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August 4, 2009

Stream Jim James's Tribute To

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As previously reported, Folk Monster "Yim Yames" recorded an EP of George Harrison covers in 2001 shortly after the Beatle died of lung cancer. The acoustic set, which features the MMJ frontman's takes on "Long, Long, Long," "Behind That Locked Door," "Love You To," "My Sweet Lord," "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)," and "All Things Must Pass," finally sees the light of day this week. You can purchase the digital download now or pre-order the limited edition vinyl version that comes with a CD and a t-shirt from the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (a portion of all proceeds goes to this organization). Take a listen.

Tribute To is available now at yimyames.com, which says a full length Yim Yames album is coming soon. He'll be on tour with Yonor Yoberst and Y. Yard this fall. Yes, I know I am the first person to make those terrible spelling jokes. You're welcome.

Posted at 5:10 PM by Scott
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Jim James is truly a sweetheart for donating proceeds to the folks at WFAS and, if the cause wasn't enough to motivate you to purchase, this tribute is actually quite brilliant.

Posted by: Deezey profile link at 08/04/09 5:50 PM  | Reply
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"Long,Long Long" ...the 68 quiet vibe...

Posted by: Diamond Head at 08/04/09 6:11 PM  | Reply
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As much as I enjoy Jim James, "Long Long Long" sounds like I could've done it.

Posted by: Aaron at 08/04/09 7:45 PM  | Reply
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so did My Sweet Lord. i got the idea that was the point

Posted by: ryan  in reply to Aaron's comment at 08/04/09 8:30 PM  | Reply
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG_O5mMmatA

Posted by: bn gunn at 08/04/09 9:01 PM  | Reply
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this is seriously so wonderful

Posted by: grover profile link at 08/04/09 9:08 PM  | Reply
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You can't go yrong with Yim Yames! (second person to make the joke. still hilarious.)

But seriously, this is good stuff.

Posted by: chesteadman profile link at 08/04/09 10:16 PM  | Reply
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he has a great feature

Posted by: johnpeter at 08/05/09 6:25 AM  | Reply
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