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Title: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on July 26, 2010, 01:45:38 AM
(https://songcrafters.org/Festivals/Images/sig/BeatlesFest%20signature.png) (https://songcrafters.org/Festivals/BeatlesFest.php)


Another very simple Lennon cover of one that was very simple in the first place, lol. I've re-evaluated a lot of Lennon stuff because of this fest, and I'm feeling these songs 'fitting' me better than the more obvious Beatles ones. He did some really brave stuff after leaving the Beatles - way more naked, emotional and brave than Macca. Anyway, this one only has two chords, and I cut one of the verses (sorry John...).

(http://www.poster.net/lennon-john/lennon-john-photo-john-lennon-6206860.jpg)

Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Bluesberry on July 26, 2010, 05:40:30 AM
Bravo, what a great version.  Man your voice is so spot on here its a thing of beauty.  Deep emotion.  Bloody fantastic song.
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: FuzzFace on July 26, 2010, 08:09:06 AM
I've always loved this song and you've nailed here really well.

Well-played and well-sung.

I love it.
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on July 26, 2010, 08:24:33 AM
Quote from: FuzzFace on July 26, 2010, 08:09:06 AMI've always loved this song and you've nailed here really well.

Well-played and well-sung.

I love it.

Thanks! I think this is a song that would really suit you. Would love to hear your version!
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: FuzzFace on July 26, 2010, 09:25:50 AM
Quote from: Greeny on July 26, 2010, 08:24:33 AMThanks! I think this is a song that would really suit you. Would love to hear your version!



Hmm... tempting...
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: OsCKilO on July 26, 2010, 10:45:21 AM
A very greeny version of this tune. . !

I love the fact you made it your own.


awesome tim!
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: henwrench on July 26, 2010, 11:06:54 AM
Well, this was always gonna be a good 'un. Your voice sounds great here, Greeny. Two chords, eh? Sounds like more, but then thats the trick, that only a master can teach us mere mortals.

                                           henwrench
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: cuthbert on July 26, 2010, 02:48:56 PM
Damn fine cover, Tim - vocals and guitar; it's amazing how good two chords sound when played by the right hands.

And at this rate, you should also have most of Lennon's catalog done before September. ;)  :D Wish I could deliver anywhere near this level of quality so quickly!
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Geir on July 26, 2010, 06:01:31 PM
Another song I've loved for a long time, and played at many a party through the time (one of the few I remembered the cords to :D )

Stunning version Tim. Very true to the original, and yet with that green flavor we love so much !!!

Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 27, 2010, 04:26:53 AM
sitting in corfu listening and i know i will recall this moment for years , bloody magic tim.
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Flash Harry on July 27, 2010, 04:43:33 AM
Bravo Tim.

Delightful and stark and austere.

This should have been around for Eric Blair when he was researching The Road to Wigan Pier. It evokes the same images.

Another PiePod resident.
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: fenderbender on July 27, 2010, 04:53:19 AM
nice one -
the way johns songs always sound best -guitar and vocals
kinda fresher than the original in some ways 
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: SE on July 27, 2010, 01:30:47 PM
Nothing more to be said, excellent!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: little_chick on July 27, 2010, 03:50:02 PM
Awesome cover!  Your voice is perfect for Lennon.
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: des0free on July 27, 2010, 09:49:17 PM
After I hit play and was listening, looking at the photo of John you posted, I got lost in the beauty of the music and momentarily forgot I was listening to a cover song and thought I was listening to John.  Then when the song ended I suddenly remembered I was on the songcrafters site and it was a cover.  Stupendous performance!
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Satchwood on July 28, 2010, 09:56:37 AM
Great cover Tim!!  You do got the perfect Lennon voice man ~~ Excellente!
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Facemask93 on July 28, 2010, 10:35:02 AM
I Really enjoyed listening to this , done your way , fab
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: OsCKilO on July 28, 2010, 08:01:36 PM
Just Listened to this on Good speakers....


This is Freaking Awesome!!!!!

I love what you have done with the Guitar on this!
More complicated than the original but twice as potant due to your delivery!


My Thoughts......? :-


"Fucking awesome!"

Those are my thoughts!

Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Oldrottenhead on November 01, 2010, 03:11:26 PM
bump
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Bluesberry on November 01, 2010, 03:12:27 PM
God bless you Jim. May Zeus bless you too.
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: FuzzFace on July 25, 2011, 11:03:55 PM
Great performance on this one, Greeny...
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: steelguitar on July 26, 2011, 05:51:45 AM
A great cover!!!
Love the vocals, really beautyful
The chords progression played on your acoustic guitar have a irish feel, and it's cool!
Great playing

Félicitations!!! (in french)

Musicalement
Jean-Sébastien
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: fishinstix on July 26, 2011, 08:02:00 AM
Very nice indeed!   Two chords huh?......I just might be able to handle this one. ;D
Title: Re: Beatlesfest - 'Working Class Hero' (John Lennon Solo) - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Post by: Flash Harry on August 19, 2011, 04:58:12 PM
Nicely bumped Fishinstix.

I'd forgotten this one Tim. It's made me feel very reflective.

I hope you're OK mate.