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Because the Night
When paying tribute to woman (no, a punk goddess) who spent much of her career fighting censorship and especially radio censorship, what kind of an idiot changes the lyrics of her most popular tune in an attempt to "de-sexify" them and get more commercial exposure? Natalie Merchant and the boys made a noble attempt at this song during their unplugged but by changing or muttering certain lines to make the highly sexual song more friendly for the top 40's chart, I think the whole band deserves to lie in a gutter and rot for the rest of their careers. Plus, Lenny Kaye's guitat solo in the original just makes your spine tingle with angst. Long live Patti the Punk Priestess!
- Kevkov, Moscow, Russia, 22.10.2005
10,000 Maniacs
1993 |
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Patti Smith
1978 |
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Comments about Because the Night:
I think I possibly prefer Patti's version. Natalie is my all time favourite singer but this song needs raw and Natalie Merchant is smooth and over sings it. She can't help being the better singer ;)
- Guyon, Braintree, England, 23.12.2006 |
One should listen the three versions. Yes you understand well, because the third version belongs to the very first owner, Bruce Springsteen that gave this song to Patty as a gift. Bruce performed this piece only during his concerts, only live. And we can hear the best solo guitar ever played. The meaning is totally different when played by Bruce, by Patty and by Natalie. Rage with Bruce, Lust with Patty, Glam with Natalie. But IMHO, sex is rage or lust not glam. So Natalie makes a good performance but, is parsecs away from the two sacred monsters called Springsteen e Smith.
- Alessandro, Bologna, Italy, 08.12.2006 |
Tenho que confessar que ouvi primeiramente a versão elaborada por 10.000 Maniacs e gostei muito. Procurei a versão original da música Because The Night cantada por Patti Smith, e achei ótima. Nem parece que a música foi gravada no fim da década de 70. Patti Smith tem muito talento. Apenas lamento a falta de criatividade de alguns artistas novos incapazes elaborar novas canções. C.A.P.
- Carlos André Poloni, Caxias do Sul, Brazil, 01.12.2006 |
I like the Natalie Merchant version of this song, and when I first heard it back in '93 I was very impressed. I didn't hear it again until this week when I downloaded it and it still moves me. I have nothing against the original, but this song showed me how good Natalie Merchant looks and sounds. Without this song I would probably would have never have been exposed to Natalie's music, but once hearing one cannot deny that she has vocal talent.
- Jason, Atlanta, United States, 26.09.2006 |
I like the Natalie Merchant version of this song, and when I first heard it back in '93 I was very impressed. I didn't hear it again until this week when I downloaded it and it still moves me. I have nothing against the original, but this song showed me how good Natalie Merchant looks and sounds. Without this song I would probably would have never have been exposed to Natalie's music, but once hearing one cannot deny that she has vocal talent.
- Jason, Atlanta, United States, 26.09.2006 |
Generally I hate covers, or at least I much prefer the original, but here I actually like the Natalie Merchant version better. Both are great, because its an amazing song, but I happen to like the cover better, because its a bit more mellow (in my opinion).
- Sarah, New York, United States, 29.08.2006 |
Let's stop being music snobs. First doesn't always mean better.
- reality, Chicago, United States, 15.08.2006 |
I think we ALL know who did better here.
- Pedro, West Palm Beach, United States, 13.05.2006 |
Yes, Bruce Sprungsteen did indeed write Because The Night w/Patti Smith.
- thejudge, Nowheresvilles, USA, United States, 24.02.2006 |
merchant is an ok singer not a great singer. she's lucky to have the carreer she has. compare her (and michael stipe's) version of 'to sir with love' with vonda sheppard's and al green's. ouch!
- paul, durham, Canada, 14.02.2006 |
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