Just saw The Black Keys in LA, and all I can say is that they ROCKED EVERY little thing. Dan Auerbach has that deep guitar soul...then he brought out Joe Walsh, who further killed it. In the best possible way. They're just a great band, and love their latest album "Let's Rock." So worth a listen... one of 2019's best, IMO.
The gorgeous song "In the Sun" was written by Joseph Arthur. This is a darker, more somber but intriguing version. Peter Gabriel "discovered," Arthur in the mid '90s, signing him to his label. Hence the connection. I also recommend "Arthur Buck," a 2018 collaboration with Peter Buck, and Joe's gently uplifting 2019 record, "Come Back World." Check out the excellent line-up of guests (like Jesse Malin & Mike McCready) on his podcast "Come To Where I'm From," THEN view his brilliant, collectible artwork on IG, soak up some of his poetry, and take a break to follow him for Ho'oponopono Fridays. This guy is one unique talented genius spiritual guru MF. And did I mention he's super tall, terrific live, and paints his guitars?
If you are “bored” by or “over” this version, check out Ryan Adams’ Grammy nominated version on “Love is Hell,” or his stunning 2015 Glastonbury acoustic performance. And note the audience reaction. Below are Noel Gallagher’s comments upon hearing Ryan’s take:
“I went to see Ryan Adams in Manchester… So he’s playing away and he just does ‘Wonderwall’ right in the middle of the set. The fucking place went silent. It was so beautiful. I was just like, ‘Fucking Jesus Christ what a fucking song!’ Afterwards, I told him, ‘You can have that song, man, because we could never quite get it right.’
Love & miss hearing Ryan Adams on RP. The man remains one of our greatest, eclectic singer songwriters, whose music continues to help so many. Lift the ban, enough already, please!
“I went to see Ryan Adams in Manchester… So he’s playing away and he just does ‘Wonderwall’ right in the middle of the set. The fucking place went silent. It was so beautiful. I was just like, ‘Fucking Jesus Christ what a fucking song!’ Afterwards, I told him, ‘You can have that song, man, because we could never quite get it right.’
Couldn’t agree more. This is another excellent collaboration from this brilliant & underrated artist.
and they thought it was really COOL!
Agree, absolutely love her work, it’s so interesting, listenable, danceable, & always inspiring .