The song "Proud Mary" is such an integral part of modern-day music, it's hard to know what to say about it! Written by John Fogerty and first recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival for release in late 1968 or early 1969 (probably the latter), it has been covered numerous times, most notably by this woman who now owns it in all but the legal sense:
(If you're impatient to hear music, click here to skip the 2min intro: http://youtu.be/UJGoNeM3WzY?t=2m4s)
For more information on this fine song, consider visiting its Wikipedia page for lots of good jumping-off points.
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Friday, February 8, 2013
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Notable Marys in Song: "Mary, Mary"
Michael Nesmith wrote "Mary, Mary" early in his musical career, before joining the Monkees. The song was first recorded by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 1966.
Screen Gems purchased the rights to Nesmith's songs so they could be used in the television show, and the Monkees' version of the song was recorded in 1966 and released in 1967. It appeared in five episodes of the series.
There are hints that other bands recorded the song, and certainly cover versions were probably performed live by any number of musicians, but the next notable appearance of the song in collective pop culture was the version done by Run-D.M.C in 1988.
I'm not the only person who has sensed a slightly stalker-y tone to the lyrics (mainly in the Monkees' version -- is it something about Micky Dolenz's delivery?), but anecdotally Nesmith is reported to have said it's just about teenage love, nothing to do with a stalker.
"Mary, Mary" by Paul Butterfield Blues Band (1966)
"Mary, Mary" by The Monkees (1967)
[EDIT: Click on this link to see/hear the clip: http://youtu.be/p6jVxks8M4A
I'm keeping the embed because I think it helps the page look good... well, it makes it look how I originally wanted it to look, at any rate. Sigh.]
"Mary, Mary" by Run-D.M.C. (1988)
Sources:
Mary, Mary (song) - Wikipedia
Michael Nesmith - Wikipedia
Mary Mary - songfacts.com
Screen Gems purchased the rights to Nesmith's songs so they could be used in the television show, and the Monkees' version of the song was recorded in 1966 and released in 1967. It appeared in five episodes of the series.
There are hints that other bands recorded the song, and certainly cover versions were probably performed live by any number of musicians, but the next notable appearance of the song in collective pop culture was the version done by Run-D.M.C in 1988.
I'm not the only person who has sensed a slightly stalker-y tone to the lyrics (mainly in the Monkees' version -- is it something about Micky Dolenz's delivery?), but anecdotally Nesmith is reported to have said it's just about teenage love, nothing to do with a stalker.
"Mary, Mary" by Paul Butterfield Blues Band (1966)
"Mary, Mary" by The Monkees (1967)
[EDIT: Click on this link to see/hear the clip: http://youtu.be/p6jVxks8M4A
I'm keeping the embed because I think it helps the page look good... well, it makes it look how I originally wanted it to look, at any rate. Sigh.]
"Mary, Mary" by Run-D.M.C. (1988)
Sources:
Mary, Mary (song) - Wikipedia
Michael Nesmith - Wikipedia
Mary Mary - songfacts.com
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Notable Marys in Music: Moya Brennan
Five days to IMAD!
Today's honoree might not be the first person who comes to mind if you aren't familiar with Celtic music, but if you are, then 'Moya Brennan' was probably the guess that was on the tip of your tongue. Moya was born Máire Ní Bhraonáin in Gweedore, County Donegal (Gaoth Dobhair, Contae Dún na nGall) and is a singer/songwriter (and harpist) who is best known as the 'Voice of Clannad.' U2's Bono once said, "I think Moya has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced."
You may be more familiar with her sister, Enya (Eithne Ní Bhraonáin).
(And, if I'm remembering correctly, Moya is the one who once shared an anecdote about new parents greeting her backstage and proudly announcing that they loved her music so much they'd named their daughter after her: Ní, her 'middle name.' Ms. Brennan was too stunned at that moment to point out that 'Ní' is just the feminine equivalent of 'Mac.' Her real middle name is Philomena. BUT, I could have this totally misremembered, this may have happened to some other X Ní Y in the Irish music biz.)
Moya Brennan Official Site
Moya Brennan on Wikipedia
Today's honoree might not be the first person who comes to mind if you aren't familiar with Celtic music, but if you are, then 'Moya Brennan' was probably the guess that was on the tip of your tongue. Moya was born Máire Ní Bhraonáin in Gweedore, County Donegal (Gaoth Dobhair, Contae Dún na nGall) and is a singer/songwriter (and harpist) who is best known as the 'Voice of Clannad.' U2's Bono once said, "I think Moya has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced."
You may be more familiar with her sister, Enya (Eithne Ní Bhraonáin).
(And, if I'm remembering correctly, Moya is the one who once shared an anecdote about new parents greeting her backstage and proudly announcing that they loved her music so much they'd named their daughter after her: Ní, her 'middle name.' Ms. Brennan was too stunned at that moment to point out that 'Ní' is just the feminine equivalent of 'Mac.' Her real middle name is Philomena. BUT, I could have this totally misremembered, this may have happened to some other X Ní Y in the Irish music biz.)
Moya Brennan Official Site
Moya Brennan on Wikipedia
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