14 Songs Covered by an 'Original' Snob (in Madagascar)

[Ted]

Hey Crafters:

I mentioned that my MBR and I were going to Madagascar. Well, I'm here now.

Some of you might want to read about my musical efforts here. Here's the first of series I will be writing:

14 Songs Covered by an 'Original' Snob


That's me in the middle

I just try to be a journeyman bassist for once in my life, rather than my usual role: the prima donna creative director. I show up as prepared as I can be and play what I know, and wing it through the rest—happily playing for free beer.

[Hilary]

That's so cool Ted (and you look just like your Avatar) - I read the blog - bit disappointed there are no recordings. Sounds like you're on a great adventure!

[Oldrottenhead]

magic, i too want some audio too, and thank you for that fresh faced nick cave video.

[Ted]

Maybe we'll get some recordings from our next gig. Since I'm just a sideman, I avoid suggesting anything like that.

But I'll tell you that the guy in the photo on the far right is one of the best rock guitarists I've ever met. I hope to do some recording with him.

[T.C. Elliott]

That was a cool read. Thank you much for sharing.

[Ted]

Here's another version of "Boots" that turned up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y--PSh7xaX0

[Bluesberry]

fantastic to see this adventure of yours, very interesting........

[T.C. Elliott]

When I first saw "Nancy Sinatra" I was excited but then I realized it wasn't the song by my favorite band "The Bottle Rockets" but rather the artist.