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about the line "i assassin down the avenue": there are some interesting discussions/interpretations of this at http://www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=63363

Thanks for the info there. I think the most intelligent post was something along the lines of "he's doesn't just walk down the avenue, he assassins."

I think it is interesting that people generally interpret the first line "I am an american

aquarium drinker" to be about drinking. I read that as more of a metaphor for someone who enjoys watching people

and the world around him. The "assassin" part I always looked at as someone who walks down the street in a menacing way.

I fell in love with Jeff Tweedy when I listened to IATTBYH for the fifteenth time and it finally dawned on me what 'I assassin down the avenue' meant.

What does it mean? Cuz I've been listening to that song for 6 years and it hasn't dawned on me yet.

I couldn't make it. :-( Did anyone see tapers? Would love to hear the acoustic version of She's a Jar...

there's another thread about this very topic right here

Yeah, I tried to change the subject line and delete the one I didn't like it. Couldn't figure it out.

ok, but there isn't a single cover on that album. it's all original tunes.

Oops. Too much sugar. Of course you are right. I've edited my original post to save myself further embarrassment.

Here is a question that I could use some help from Wilco followers everywhere to answer:

Have you come across any Wilco songs that have been covered by other bands and officially released? Like any

other Wilco fan, I have my favorite songs and would be intrigued if they ever were covered. I remember coming

across a Pavement cover of REM's Camera way back when and would like to know if Wilco have been "honored" in this

way yet. And yes, I am aware of the Minus 5's Down with Wilco.

Thanks much!

Here is a question that I could use some help from Wilco followers everywhere to answer:

Have you come across any Wilco songs that have been covered by other bands and officially released? Like any

other Wilco fan, I have my favorite songs and would be intrigued if they ever were covered. I remember coming

across a Pavement cover of REM's Camera way back when and would like to know if Wilco have been "honored" in this

way yet.

Thanks much!

I thought Sunken Treasure: Live in the Pacific Northwest made for an awesome live CD from Jeff. All I had to do

was download the songs onto my iPod.

But yeah, I would definitely welcome a solo cd is he had time around Wilco and his family. I'm sure there is a boatload

of material he could play.

Anyone going to GG Park today to check out Jeff's solo show? The last I read it was late this afternoon but then I saw something that made me think it might be tomorrow. Haven't seen any discussion of this on the boards - sorry if I missed it.

Banjo Stage

2:10pm Augie March

3pm Buddy Miller

4:15pm T Bone Burnett & Friends (John Mellencamp, Neko Case, & Doyle Bramhall II)

5:45pm Jeff Tweedy

As a huge fan of the Band (Last Waltz, Rock of Ages) I am ashamed I hadn't heard of the tribute album

until this thread.

I wonder if Wilco/Jeff Tweedy knew about or was asked to participate. They would have done a good job

whatever song they chose. (Don't do it ?)

When SBS first came out, I played Impossible Germany incessantly. I declared it the signature song of the album, etc. and

the one that would be most remembered.

My opinion of IG hasn't changed, and I was loving Hate it Here for awhile, but I cannot stop listening to "Please Be

Patient With Me". I don't know if it's the guitar, the melody, the simple elegance of the song, or the lyrics, but this song is just amazing.

Even when they aren't rocking, Wilco rocks!

This is a great question! I'm gonna have to write these all down.

One I haven't seen that is a favorite of mine is a violin section from "Jesus, etc." It's not the

intro but it takes place right before the final chorus and it is awesome.

As for the performance, I found it a bit stiff. . It was a workmanlike performance, just nothing special.

I agree. Not exactly a "band" song in my mind. If the Tonight Show format limits their choice of songs, that's one thing. But otherwise, that's a song for my earphones, not a live telvision show (except maybe ACL). Like with their Letterman appearance, I would have preferred the extra hour of sleep. Another reason to get TiVo.

Could Jay Leno be anymore inane and banal?

Jesus, etc - mellow

I'm a Wheel - hard driving

My guess is they'll go mellow - either Hate it Here or Side with the seeds. If they play You are my Face, I will

be massively disappointed and probably go right to sleep.

I still think Walken would blow the audience away. Because the last half of Germany has no vocals, I would be shocked

if they played that.

is that even a question? pit, easily.

 

i dont think it counts as a legitimate concert if ur sitting down removed from the stage.

As someone with a disability who has a hard time standing and keeping his balance, I think you

can sit wherever you damn well want to and still be counted as a serious fan going to a concert.

Sorry I couldn't make it to the show - would have liked to meet fellow VCers. Did anyone see people taping the show? Would really

love a copy. Cool that it was Jeff's bday. The setlist looks pretty amazing.

I couldn't find this thread, so I don't know if it has been discussed before. But has anyone seen

any interviews where Jeff discusses the band's decision not to produce videos for MTV (or VH1)?

Perhaps he feels they trivialize the music or pigeon hole the song.

I'm just curious, as some bands I like (the White Stripes) have seemed to utilize the medium to spread

their music to a bigger audience.

And it would be cool to see a video for Hate it Here or Impossible Germany, IMHO.

Has anyone noticed that the venues for the current tour are much different than ever before? Granted, it's summer, which lends itself to bigger, outdoor gigs, which is cool, but what about the ye olde days of First Avenue, The Filmore in San Fran, Irving Plaza, Headliners in Louisville, and The Vic in Chicago. Don't get me wrong, I love that the band is running with their success and playing larger shows, but one of the things that attracted me to them in the first place was that they seemed to love playing smaller, more intimate spaces. Anyone else feel that? I mean, I would easily trade one show in Millennium Park for another two or three night stand at the Vic or Riv...just sayin'.

It's puzzling to me that they only booked one Bay Area show.

Doubtful, although it's hard to find updated numbers. I would bet SBS is in the 200K range now (just a guess). I originally thought gold by the end of 2007, but I'm not so sure.

Maybe they will do a fall SNL appearance to get some more nationwide pub.

ROAD TRIP PART II!!!!!!!!!

I was surprised to see they didn't make it to Milwaukee the past few weeks.

Anyone know where it placed this week. The tour doesn't seem to be helping sales all that much. I wonder

how Nonesuch is feeling about sales thus far.

thanks for making VC a better place.

 

it all starts with you.

To quote you, quoting Sir Charles:

"I don't care what people think, because some people are stupid."

- Sir Charles Barkley

it shows a lack of imagination on the part of VCers.

i'm thinking this as well...

as am I. I mean, why is it "the" sheets instead of "our/my" sheets? Don't those belong to someone too? Or does

this imply that sheets can't be owned, unlike a bed, which clearly must be owned by someone. I think this

is giving short shrift to the sheets.

So I side with the sheets.

That's a pretty cool tune. Reminded me of the vibe on Get Back; Beatles w/Billy Preston. Raunchier though.

Sarchi,

Is that pic in your signature line George Clooney? ;-)