Iron & Wine
Samuel Ervin Beam (born July 26, 1974), better known by his stage name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released six studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album (a recording of his 2005 Bonnaroo performance). He occasionally tours with a full band.
Beam was raised in South Carolina before moving to Virginia and then Florida to attend school. He now resides in Durham, North Carolina. The name Iron & Wine is taken from a dietary supplement named "Beef, Iron & Wine" that he found in a general store while shooting a film.
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Comments ( 49 )
Such Great Heights - Iron & Wine
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent:
Hey, isn't this that M & M's tune from the pseudo 60's commercial?
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Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius:
No. First of all, the original is 100x better. Secondly, the original is only like 2 years old--not time for a cover.
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Posted 19 years ago by coldatlantic:
Seems undeserving of the vitriol it has attracted here I think. It actually gave me a new sense of the mood of the lyrics, which do get swallowed up in the PS production, as much as I like it.
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Posted 19 years ago by Cambot:
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Posted 19 years ago by kestrel:
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Posted 19 years ago by crowhog2000:
this is an absolute SuckFest for an already crappy saturday morning!! 
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Posted 19 years ago by dragonfish:
enough already with this song
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Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity:
diane wrote:
"Iron" must be taking a holiday. Totally wimpy.
Return to sender: One (1) understanding of metaphor -- No "diane" at this address
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Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity:
annanyc wrote:
"insane"? "insult"? That seems harsh. I think this is a very intelligent re-arrangement. It actually matches the lyrics in sentiment. I like the original just as much as this (or vice versa?)
Yikes, I must agree with annanyc... For my money, the PS version is nothing to write home about -- energetic and compelling, but not wholly appropriate to the tone of the lyrics, and frankly, sort of annoying with the keyboard overkill. IMHO, Iron and Wine can do no wrong.
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Posted 19 years ago by diane:
"Iron" must be taking a holiday. Totally wimpy.
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Posted 19 years ago by annanyc:
abbefaith wrote:
you're insane!!! i like iron & wine, but this cover is an insult to the original.
"insane"? "insult"? That seems harsh. I think this is a very intelligent re-arrangement. It actually matches the lyrics in sentiment. I like the original just as much as this (or vice versa?)
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Posted 19 years ago by abbefaith:
tiger_town_trumpet wrote:
Love it. I never heard the PS version before hearing about it here, and -brace yourselves - I like this one WAY better. That 80's synth beat is awfully harsh and obnoxioius against the tender lyrics, and I can barely detect the melody over the noise. Kind of strange since that's the way it was intended, huh?
you're insane!!! i like iron & wine, but this cover is an insult to the original.
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Posted 19 years ago by southern_duality:
I love this band! It's nice and relaxing here at work...
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Posted 19 years ago by mrmojorisin:
GregK wrote:
Blech
Ditto! And I like some I&W songs
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Posted 20 years ago by tiger_town_trumpet:
Love it. I never heard the PS version before hearing about it here, and -brace yourselves - I like this one WAY better. That 80's synth beat is awfully harsh and obnoxioius against the tender lyrics, and I can barely detect the melody over the noise. Kind of strange since that's the way it was intended, huh?
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Posted 20 years ago by GregK:
Blech
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Posted 20 years ago by Moon:
I like this song alot, I don't think I have even heard the original 8O
Im going to try and find it now.
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Posted 20 years ago by crowhog2000:
katzendogs wrote: !!!!!
I'm waiting for something to bust loose here.Gawd,what the f*uck was that? No rate
I Highly Agree LOL 8O !!!!!
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Posted 20 years ago by bubble_headed_beach_blond:
i keep waiting for tiny tim to come in with his ukelele ...
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Posted 20 years ago by trekhead:
Either version, but I hold his dearer...
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