A compilation album of material played on the French
TV show 'Taratata'. It looks like bands were encouraged to play
together hence the 'duos' part of the album title. The song is actually
listed as 'Zig Zag'.
I know nothing about these bands so other information
welcome.
1994 UK CD Guitar Thieves on Postcard/Nighttracks
CDNT004
Tackling a difficult song Nectarine No.9 come up
with one of the more inspired cover versions around. Originally
recorded for a John Peel radio session in March 1993.
1988 US CD We Got Power Films Presents... The Melting Plot
on SST/WGP CD249
From a bizarre various artists compilation of covers
by alternative bands on the SST label.
Painted Willie are David Markey - vocals, drums,
percussion, and Phil Newman - bass, slide guitar, guitars. These
two are the guys who compiled, directed, recorded and produced this
whole CD.
An intriguing cover by a trio - sax, tuba and drums - sounding
at times like a Zappa out-take from 'Hot Rats' (yes, honest!). Listed
under 'The Rock n Roll Sphere' the track is described as 'A rock
sound picture of what Salvador Dali saw while driving his car!'.
There are, in fact, two versions. The main one is 2:01 long and
there is also 'the rush hour mix' which, with more improvisation,
runs to 5:40.
From the cover:-
The Pilafian Project has a mission to blend different
musical styles into a singular listening experience ... Whether
jazz, rock or classical in style the source music chosen for each
track provided a springboard for creativity.
Other composers on the CD include Ornette Coleman, Theolonius Monk,
Bela Bartok and Maurice Ravel. An interesting collection.
Recorded as part of a session on the Have
You Heard website. Pontiak are a group of three brothers from
Virginia - "We are not eclectic, nor are we fusion. The truth
is, I can't say what kind of music we play".
1988 French 7" Fertile Mind / Crazy Little Thing
on New Rose NEW 105
1988 UK vinyl Neon Oven - The Rex, Paris on DDT
Records DISP LP21
1989 French CD Laser Rock'n'Roll Party Vol.2 on New Rose Records LASER2
Hard Workin' Man
played live; unreleased
The Primevals were formed in 1983 by Michael Rooney. Former member
Tom Rafferty described them as " a rock & roll band steeped
in American music, blues, jazz, rock & roll, - the Clyde is
their Delta".
They have connections with another Scottish band, the Beat
Poets who also appeared on the tribute album. See The Beat Poets
entry for more information about the two bands.
2002 UK CD Invisible Insurrection Of
A Million Minds on Shadazz 002
A
"sleazy electro
rework" of "Hothead" by Pro Forma on the Scottish electro compilation
"Invisible Insurrection Of A Million Minds" (this title quotes Alexander
Trochii, Scottish novelist, poet and polemicist).
Sure Nuff 'n' Yes I Do
Willie The Pimp
Zig Zag Wanderer
2004 -2005 performed live - unreleased
UK band perform these covers live now and again.
They had the honour of supporting The Magic Band in 2005 when they
played The Rock Cafe in Stourbridge in the West Midlands.
1996 German(?) CD Valley of Light on Glitterhouse/EFA
GRCD390
1996 German(?) vinyl Valley of Light on Glitterhous/EFA
GRLP390
Former member of Nick Cave's Bad Seeds Hugo Race
has been releasing albums regularly since the late 80s. This is
a good cover but there are no surprises.
Rock band from New Orleans into some jamming and
relentless touring, and have a thing about fish. They have played
'Grow Fins' on a number of occasions over the years ... the versions
I've heard are quite short (about a minute or so in length) and
are part a medley of other songs which oddly includes Land of a
1000 Dances
2008 US CD The Fire Keeps Burning on Resonant Music 004
A five minute jazz instrumental interpretation led
by Andy Haas' sax. I have to be honest and say that I wouldn't have
recognised the song if I hadn't known what it was. There were some
themes or motifs that might have got me thinking that it was something
I should know. Perhaps someone with a better jazz understanding
than I have could explain what it is they've done here.
Very languid acoustic based version with Susheela's
gorgeous dark brown vocals.
Born in England of Indian parents and seemingly
working in France a lot Susheela's influences are wide ranging.
This album of covers is an eclectic mix - anything with a Beefheart
song has to be that anyway - but this also includes songs by Velvet
Underground, Can, Bob Dylan, Throbbing Gristle and Jimi Hendrix
amongst others. An excellent album.
John Frusciante and Flea attempt to play Peon. In
fact, they have several attempts at it ... and give them their due
they keep at it, and it ain't half bad. You can check it out on
Youtube
2003 US CDS (I'm a) Ballerina / Zig Zag Wanderer on For
Us/Rough Trade Records FU026
The Rogers Sisters are Jennifer on guitar, and Laura
on drums, along with (non-sister) bassist Miyuki Furtado. A pretty
good, straightforward cover of 'ZigZag Wanderer', with a hint of
The B52's. They also play the song at live shows.
1971 UK EP Rebel Trousers on United Artists UP35221
Yes, the Roger Ruskin Spear of Bonzos fame does
a 'sort of' cover of Dropout Boogie on this rare 4 track vinyl ep.
It may also have been added to the CD release of his 'Electric Shocks'
album but I haven't been able to confirm this