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August 11, 2004

Someone Hearts The Boss

Guess who sings this Springsteen cover.

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don't know who... but it's a thousand times better than any of the shite on "light of day."

Posted by: fred at 08/11/04 1:31 PM | Reply
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JESSE MALIN!

no, hold on, almost there....

Posted by: w at 08/11/04 1:34 PM | Reply
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Dude, is this Minnie Driver?

Posted by: joyolivia at 08/11/04 1:35 PM | Reply
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is this a recent cover?

Posted by: j at 08/11/04 1:35 PM | Reply
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kudos to whoever said minnie driver - you appear to be correct:

http://in.news.yahoo.com/040719/139/2f1ej.html

Posted by: j at 08/11/04 1:36 PM | Reply
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> Dude, is this Minnie Driver?

Yep!

Posted by: stereogum at 08/11/04 1:36 PM | Reply
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At first I thought either Dido or Edie Brickell. Minnie Driver?

Posted by: drew at 08/11/04 1:55 PM | Reply
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no way.
that is cat power.

Posted by: ceMG at 08/11/04 2:00 PM | Reply
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Bravo Minnie!!!

Posted by: May at 08/11/04 2:09 PM | Reply
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Everytime I hear this song, it amazes me that Bruce originally wrote it for The Ramones to perform.

Posted by: Magnificent Bastard at 08/11/04 2:44 PM | Reply
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This version sounds way better than the original.

Posted by: Shawn at 08/11/04 4:45 PM | Reply
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That actually isn't bad. She does have a bit of Chan Marshall in her, doesn't she? Except without Chan's broodiness.

I always love how they play the original at weddings and everyone gets excited and dances without realizing how dour and sad the song really is. Give it a 4/4 beat and everyong just accepts it as a happy-go-lucky tune.

Posted by: Gary at 08/11/04 5:05 PM | Reply
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So I guess that was Minnie doing her own singing in "Beautiful." Check out that film...at least the scene where she does her "talent" at the final pageant. The singing is very good; the choreography is atrocious. I laughed the whole time.

Posted by: Jazzy at 08/11/04 5:20 PM | Reply
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I was a little apprehensive about Minnie Driver working with Pete Yawn...er Pete Yorn on her album, but it seems she done good under the influence of his musicianship...and his wanger of course.

Lovely!

Posted by: Nicole at 08/11/04 5:25 PM | Reply
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It's edie brickell

Posted by: Matty Boom at 08/11/04 5:47 PM | Reply
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dood. peoples. are you all deaf? there is no way it can be anyone but edie brickell. for fucks sake.

Posted by: headsonsticks at 08/11/04 6:41 PM | Reply
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dood. person. are you blind? stereogum said it was minnie driver.

Posted by: Jazzy at 08/11/04 8:48 PM | Reply
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my friend is dating minnie driver.

Posted by: kate at 08/11/04 9:06 PM | Reply
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girl or guy?

Posted by: Sarah at 08/11/04 9:52 PM | Reply
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helloooo, auto-tune.

Posted by: holmes at 08/11/04 10:16 PM | Reply
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This is toilet. She has managed to turn a wonderfully euphoric song into a melancholic dirge. Bruce has himself recorded slower versions of Hungry Heart, but he has still managed to keep the song a happy one. Sorry Minnie, but stick to failed relationships and a one movie career.

Posted by: inglish at 08/12/04 5:57 AM | Reply
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hmmm. me likey.

Posted by: sully at 08/12/04 8:52 AM | Reply
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Minnie, a girl of many talents it seems. Nothing wrong with taking an energetic song and giving it a tinge of melancholy. Remember what Tori Amos did with Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit". She truly gave it a haunting edge. Like party streamers and floating balloons, when the night is late and the party has come to an end. No less beautiful with it's dolorous strain.

Posted by: Aloysia at 08/12/04 10:22 AM | Reply
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She's no Jill Hennessy.
http://www.bestbuy.com/products/236760.jsp

Posted by: dlr at 08/12/04 2:27 PM | Reply
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i hate it when you dont update your blog.

Posted by: ultra at 08/12/04 2:46 PM | Reply
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Sarah, your rhinos are great. I'm sad too that the site isn't updated today. Scott must be very busy. Unlike me... I have plenty of time to read and comment today.

Posted by: karen at 08/12/04 3:16 PM | Reply
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yea minnie. doesn't surprise me that she's testing the musical waters since she's in the film version of phantom of the opera...she plays carlotta

Posted by: floyd at 08/13/04 12:53 AM | Reply
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"This is toilet. She has managed to turn a wonderfully euphoric song into a melancholic dirge. Bruce has himself recorded slower versions of Hungry Heart, but he has still managed to keep the song a happy one. Sorry Minnie, but stick to failed relationships and a one movie career."

Read the lyrics again and then tell me its a happy song.

Posted by: Brian at 08/16/04 5:19 PM | Reply
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For all the one's saying how wonderful Minnie Driver is...

Remember Goldeneye.

Like a cat being skinned.

G.

Posted by: juepucta at 08/16/04 7:08 PM | Reply
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I recognize that the Boss is talented and all, but I don't care for his music. Minnie did a great job singing on his track. She has a really relaxing but pure voice.

Posted by: agent k at 08/31/04 7:27 PM | Reply
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Mine honour is my life; both grow in one; take honour from me and my life is done. norvasc buy norvasc Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Posted by: norvasc at 11/25/04 7:51 PM | Reply
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The better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part I have saved my life. martha Praising what is lost makes the remembrance dear.

Posted by: martha at 12/01/04 9:18 AM | Reply
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See first that the design is wise and just: that ascertained, pursue it resolutely; do not for one repulse forego the purpose that you resolved to effect. mike From the still-vexed Bermoothes.

Posted by: mike at 12/01/04 9:20 AM | Reply
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O, now, for ever Farewell the tranquil mind! farewell content! Farewell the plumed troop and the big wars That make ambition virtue! O, farewell! Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all quality, Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war! And, O you mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove's dread clamours counterfeit, Farewell! Othello's occupation's gone! vinnie A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!

Posted by: vinnie at 12/01/04 9:21 AM | Reply
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How use doth breed a habit in a man! chuck Every man has his fault, and honesty is his.

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