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Ain't No Sunshine... Who's version of that AWESOME song do you prefer; the soulful rendition that Bill Withers made famous, or the rock-laced version by Lenny Kravitz???
I like the original myself. By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! | |
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michael jackson's take on "ain't no sunshine" is the shit-bomb-dookie too, but i have a soft spot for the original version.
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: michael jackson's take on "ain't no sunshine" is the shit-bomb-dookie too, but i have a soft spot for the original version.
You mean back when he was a lil' tyke?? Offa the first solo album? Gurl, you just took me BACK. . .back to the days when I was sure Mike was gonna be my husband. . .  | |
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NuPwr319 said: Handclapsfingasnapz said: michael jackson's take on "ain't no sunshine" is the shit-bomb-dookie too, but i have a soft spot for the original version.
You mean back when he was a lil' tyke?? Offa the first solo album? Gurl, you just took me BACK. . .back to the days when I was sure Mike was gonna be my husband. . .  yup, off of got to be there...i loves that album to bits.  | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: NuPwr319 said: Handclapsfingasnapz said: michael jackson's take on "ain't no sunshine" is the shit-bomb-dookie too, but i have a soft spot for the original version.
You mean back when he was a lil' tyke?? Offa the first solo album? Gurl, you just took me BACK. . .back to the days when I was sure Mike was gonna be my husband. . . yup, off of got to be there...i loves that album to bits. I played the GROOVES off that album. I used to prop the cover up at the end of my bed so the last thing I could see at night was CUTE ASS MJ in that apple hat with that BEE-YOU-TEE-FULL 'fro  . I was in the fourth grade when it came out and totally in love  --I'ma have to dig it out and take a listen.
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You ever want something that you know you shouldn't have?
The more you know you shouldn't have it...the more you want it. And then one day...YOU GET IT!...and it's sooo good to ya!  Yeah, that version is the shit!  | |
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What about the bad ass version Prince played
at last years CELEBRATION! that was 4 sure the BEST VERSION ever heard! thaCONcept |
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personally, i'm kinda partial to the bluesy-soul version by Bobby "Blue" Bland...  ... Mr. Ellis Dee-licious, the Official NPGigolo 
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Definitely the MJ version. Not just cos I'm a fan. I must have heard every version of this song, but MJ is the only one who does something interesting with the "no no no no no" part! Talk about SOUL! And he was THIRTEEN and did it the same year as the original. Totally blows me away and it's probably my fav of his solo Motown stuff. | |
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How many "I know"'s does Bill sing in that one?  This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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The versions by Lyn Collins and Isaac Hayes (live in Wattstax) get under my skin the most.
Btw, its Isaac who delivers the most "I know I know"s.. "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany"  | |
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Ellie said: Definitely the MJ version. Not just cos I'm a fan. I must have heard every version of this song, but MJ is the only one who does something interesting with the "no no no no no" part! Talk about SOUL! And he was THIRTEEN and did it the same year as the original. Totally blows me away and it's probably my fav of his solo Motown stuff.
Yes, it's just amazing. Where did he get all that from back then? You might that such soul in one's voice comes with the years and life's experience. | |
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MJ's version!!! i bet PurpleJedi's pissed |
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calldapplwondery83 said: Ellie said: Definitely the MJ version. Not just cos I'm a fan. I must have heard every version of this song, but MJ is the only one who does something interesting with the "no no no no no" part! Talk about SOUL! And he was THIRTEEN and did it the same year as the original. Totally blows me away and it's probably my fav of his solo Motown stuff.
Yes, it's just amazing. Where did he get all that from back then? You might that such soul in one's voice comes with the years and life's experience. Did you ever hear Michael's cover of "Who's Loving You" (a Smokey Robinson song)? Man,it's incredible!! | |
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DavidEye said: calldapplwondery83 said: Ellie said: Definitely the MJ version. Not just cos I'm a fan. I must have heard every version of this song, but MJ is the only one who does something interesting with the "no no no no no" part! Talk about SOUL! And he was THIRTEEN and did it the same year as the original. Totally blows me away and it's probably my fav of his solo Motown stuff.
Yes, it's just amazing. Where did he get all that from back then? You might that such soul in one's voice comes with the years and life's experience. Did you ever hear Michael's cover of "Who's Loving You" (a Smokey Robinson song)? Man,it's incredible!! | |
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Somewhat off topic I'm listening to the J5's version "Stand" by Sly & TFS. | |
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PurpleJedi said: Who's version of that AWESOME song do you prefer; the soulful rendition that Bill Withers made famous, or the rock-laced version by Lenny Kravitz???
I like the original myself. There has only ever been "one" version. Period. "Climb in my fur." | |
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Has anyone ever heard the version by Sivuca ? Check it out if you can find it. | |
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Soul for Real does an excellent acapella version. It's my favourite next to the original. It's too short though. But great none the less. Definitely check it out!  | |
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Chico319 said: Soul for Real does an excellent acapella version. It's my favourite next to the original. It's too short though. But great none the less. Definitely check it out!
omg, i forgot about their version! i loveded the one soul 4 real did... | |
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EllisDee said: personally, i'm kinda partial to the bluesy-soul version by Bobby "Blue" Bland...
...Bill Withers dammit!!!  "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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minneapolisgenius said: EllisDee said: personally, i'm kinda partial to the bluesy-soul version by Bobby "Blue" Bland...
...Bill Withers dammit!!! you said it Genius. Bill Withers is one of my favorites. I love "Aint No Sunshine". There is no other version. "I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and I'm all out of bubblegum"
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Ellie said: Definitely the MJ version. Not just cos I'm a fan. I must have heard every version of this song, but MJ is the only one who does something interesting with the "no no no no no" part! Talk about SOUL! And he was THIRTEEN and did it the same year as the original. Totally blows me away and it's probably my fav of his solo Motown stuff.
That's why smokey described him as an 'old soul'. Personally, it would be the mj version (what can i say...it's AMAZING) BUT my fav motown michael solo piece is Ben-- always makes me cry... Peace Anna [This message was edited Thu Oct 9 9:32:09 PDT 2003 by blackfedora86]  If there's life after we will see, so i can't go like a jerk. | |
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Bill Withers all the way baby!!! It's short, sweet, and to the point. It gets to me everytime, not in a weepy sort of way, but the passion of missing somebody. I like the instrumental version by Boney James, which is much longer than the original. Never heard the MJ version, or don't remember. Definitely haven't heard Lenny's version. "Funkyslsistah… you ain't funky at all, you just a little ol' prude"!
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chemmie said: minneapolisgenius said: EllisDee said: personally, i'm kinda partial to the bluesy-soul version by Bobby "Blue" Bland...
...Bill Withers dammit!!! you said it Genius. Bill Withers is one of my favorites. I love "Aint No Sunshine". There is no other version. Oh yes... Isaac Hayes 17 minute masterpiece... Lyn Collins is the most soulful one in my opinion... "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany" | |
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Bill Withers, no contest.
How do you turn a duck into a soul singer? Put it in the microwave until its bill withers. | |
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1p1p1i3 said: How do you turn a duck into a soul singer? Put it in the microwave until its bill withers.
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minneapolisgenius said: EllisDee said: personally, i'm kinda partial to the bluesy-soul version by Bobby "Blue" Bland...
...Bill Withers dammit!!! screw bill withers... actually, don't... i dig bill withers, both as a singer and a songwriter... but he can't fuck with bobby bland... that man has a golden throat, and can't nobody fuck wit bobby once he sings a song...  ... Mr. Ellis Dee-licious, the Official NPGigolo
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EllisDee said: minneapolisgenius said: EllisDee said: personally, i'm kinda partial to the bluesy-soul version by Bobby "Blue" Bland...
...Bill Withers dammit!!! screw bill withers... actually, don't... i dig bill withers, both as a singer and a songwriter... but he can't fuck with bobby bland... that man has a golden throat, and can't nobody fuck wit bobby once he sings a song... ...You suck ass. 
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minneapolisgenius said: You suck ass.
And you are wrong too. I am afraid that he is right. I love Bill Withers, he put some great music out there. Songs like "Harlem","Who is he and what is he to you" and "Aint no sunshine". I love his naturalness and easy. The brotha got lots of soul. But there is no way that he`s up there with Bobby Bland. And Isaac Hayes`s and Lyn Collins` version of "Sunshine" beat Bills by far. Its okay that you have your own opinion. But dont downplay the other versions unless you have heard them. "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany" | |
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