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Jeff Tweedy/Wilco Compilation


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Hey y'all,

 

First of all thanks to Wilco for being the best band in the world. Period. Gutted we missed out on the last tour in the UK, but I'm sure our time will come again.

 

Also, thanks for all those of you who have been torrenting the live shows - you are fabulous people!!

 

This kind of topic has probably been started many time before but I'd like some of your expert opinions! Met a stunning girl last night who's into a lot of the same kinda music as I am but did not know about Wilco! The shame of it! Well I plan to educate her with a compilation cd and wheel her in at the same time! :thumbup

 

I've come up with this comp... if anybody can think of any GREAT songs I have missed out please feel free to inform me. Bear in mind it has to fit onto one cd. If she likes it there we all know there is more than enough material for a second disk!!!

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Either Way

You Are My Face

War on War

Box Full of Letters

Hummingbird

I'm The Man Who Loves You

New Madrid

Monday

Outtasite (OuttaMind)

When You Wake Up Feeling Old

Passenger Side

Pot Kettle Black

Theologians

How to Fight Loneliness

Jesus Etc

Casino Queen

Heavy Metal Drummer

I Can't Keep From Talking (Live from the Vic 5 Mar, 2005)

Red Eyed and Blue

I Got You

California Stars (Live in the Pacific Northwest)

Acuff Rose (Live in the Pacific Northwest)

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cars can't escape

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cars can't escape

 

That's a tough decision to make.. It's hard replacing any Wilco song because they are all great in their own way, but if it was my CD, I would replace Casino Queen. It's still a great tune, but IMO, the weakest of that list. And I'm sure I'll catch hell for this! :)

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That's a tough decision to make.. It's hard replacing any Wilco song because they are all great in their own way, but if it was my CD, I would replace Casino Queen. It's still a great tune, but IMO, the weakest of that list. And I'm sure I'll catch hell for this! :)

 

i'm surprised the Berklee-educated guitarist doesn't appreciate the Casino Queen riff!

 

just raggin' on ya. i agree, Casino Queen should go. great song, but i'd replace it.

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i'm surprised the Berklee-educated guitarist doesn't appreciate the Casino Queen riff!

 

just raggin' on ya. i agree, Casino Queen should go. great song, but i'd replace it.

 

haha.. Yeah that is a great riff.. Is that Jeff playing that riff or Jay? Probably Jay.. Jeff didn't really get into the lead stuff until later.

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haha.. Yeah that is a great riff.. Is that Jeff playing that riff or Jay? Probably Jay.. Jeff didn't really get into the lead stuff until later.

 

brian henneman actually. jay didn't join after AM was recorded.

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Ah sorry, my mistake. Can I skip the Billy Brag tunes on Mermaid Avenue though?

 

I prefer the songs that Jeff sings on as well, but there are a few Billy Bragg tunes that are really good. "Way Over Yonder in Minor Key".. And "Hot Rod Hotel" is one of my favorite tunes of both albums... It's how I got my screen name..

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OK, my two cents worth:

 

If you are looking for a quieter mix:

 

I'm Always In Love - Solo Live Acoustic version (from some of the early taped shows that were done)

Cars Can't Escape - From the YHF Engineer Demos ( a better version in my opinion)

At My Window Sad & Lonely (Solo Acoustic version)

Ashes Of American Flags (Live In Chicago version)

Hesitating Beauty

Reservations

Please Tell My Brothers (Golden Smog)

Love & Mercy (Golden Smog)

 

If you are looking for more up-tempo stuff:

 

Won't Let You Down (from YHF sessions)

Hey Chicken (Loose Fur)

Thanks I Get (I'm a sucker for this one)

Monday (Live In Chicago version - was an extra song, not in the general release of this album - great version)

Not For The Season (There were some demo versions of this song done as a rocker that I liked better than the released Loose Fur version)

 

Many others already listed are my favorites as well and I don't know that I haven't repeated what others might have posted, but I'd tried to give you some "lesser known" songs (or lesser known versions of songs) that I have really liked. It is easy to find these - links to them I beleive are pinned on this board.

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I would add Wishful Thinking and second ROBBY in using the KT version of Monday. God I love those horns!

 

Where can I get the KT version of Monday?? It's not on the version I have!!??!! Could someone post an mp3 or equivalent?

 

Thanks!

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