barbkm Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 So -- which "Jay" would JT most likely reunite with? Not really knowing the Unclue Tupelo story, I say Farrar -- just because you could blame alot of that tension on youth and substances. But, I guess it is as likely as Lennon and McCartney or Lewis and Martin -- not very. Discuss. (Odd note -- I was boared at work the other day and clicking in all the links on the Wilco site. For the booking company, Jay F and JT are listed right after each other. I know it was alphabetically by first name, but thought it was interesting.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Both at the same time. The JJ Tweedy band. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm still holding out for the Lennon/McCartney reunion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimthedrummer Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 How about that youtube clip where Jeff talks about running into Farrar at the beach on some island while on vacation? Pretty amusing story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 How about that youtube clip where Jeff talks about running into Farrar at the beach on some island while on vacation? Pretty amusing story. That was pretty funny -- and the fam staying close byt. I've had that dream, just replace Jay Farrar woith Peter Buck. (Am I revealing too much?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hmm... probably neither. But I will say this my hunch on this is that if Tweedy called Farrar and asked him if he'd want to work together again, he'd say absolutely not. If Tweedy called Bennett, Bennett would be on the next train to the Loft. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I don't see either happening, except maybe in a "Celebrity Deathmatch" revival. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Maybe if Uncle Tupelo ever went into the Hall of Fame. Which they won't. Because the Hall of Fame is retarded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 If Tweedy called Bennett, Bennett would be on the next train to the Loft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 > Both at the same time. The JJ Tweedy band. will there be guest appearances from lou reed and mo tucker? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Maybe if Uncle Tupelo ever went into the Hall of Fame. Which they won't. Because the Hall of Fame is retarded.QFT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Chuck Klosterman asked Jeff if there'd ever be an Uncle Tupelo reunion. Jeff said he wasn't sure. When asked to elaborate, all that Jeff said was that he wasn't sure he could play bass that fast anymore... That's it. No outspoken animosity, etc. So, I'm thinking there's a chance. But Farrar's a dick. I honestly think he'd be the reason Uncle Tupelo wouldn't get back together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlmalo2 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 How about that youtube clip where Jeff talks about running into Farrar at the beach on some island while on vacation? Pretty amusing story.I was telling someone that story today while promoting the DVD in April! I'd love to see the Smiths do a few shows too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sgtpepper64 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I guess I just don't understand why anyone would want them to get back together. Personally, I just can't listen to Jay talk anymore after seeing him in IATTBYH. The between song banter would make my want pull all the hair on my body out. He's a good musician yes but I would much rather see tweedy solo than tweedy with jay. Hell, I'd rather see a dead rabbit inappropriately touching himself then a jay solo show. The guy had an ego problem when there was absolutely nothing to have an ego problem about. ...good guitar player though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Chuck Klosterman asked Jeff if there'd ever be an Uncle Tupelo reunion. Jeff said he wasn't sure. When asked to elaborate, all that Jeff said was that he wasn't sure he could play bass that fast anymore... That's it. No outspoken animosity, etc. So, I'm thinking there's a chance. But Farrar's a dick. I honestly think he'd be the reason Uncle Tupelo wouldn't get back together.I just want to say that Walken's avatar is da bomb. :rimshot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I guess I just don't understand why anyone would want them to get back together. Personally, I just can't listen to Jay talk anymore after seeing him in IATTBYH. The between song banter would make my want pull all the hair on my body out. He's a good musician yes but I would much rather see tweedy solo than tweedy with jay. Hell, I'd rather see a dead rabbit inappropriately touching himself then a jay solo show. The guy had an ego problem when there was absolutely nothing to have an ego problem about. ...good guitar player though. The only songs on YHF he didn't have a cowriting credit on are "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart", "Heavy Metal Drummer", and "Reservations". He was pretty damn important. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 The only songs on YHF he didn't have a cowriting credit on are "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart", "Heavy Metal Drummer", and "Reservations". He was pretty damn important.Also "When You Wake up Feeling Old" and "Via Chicago" are the only ones he didn't co-write on Summerteeth. You can't deny his contribution. Dammit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Chuck Klosterman asked Jeff if there'd ever be an Uncle Tupelo reunion. Jeff said he wasn't sure. When asked to elaborate, all that Jeff said was that he wasn't sure he could play bass that fast anymore... That's it. No outspoken animosity, etc. So, I'm thinking there's a chance. But Farrar's a dick. I honestly think he'd be the reason Uncle Tupelo wouldn't get back together. That Klosterman article is from 2004-ish I think it was right after A Ghost is Born. Since then Farrar gave his fairly infamous interview to Relix where he accused Tweedy of hitting on his girlfriend when they were in Tupelo, so I am not sure if that changes anything. Farrar has seemed quite misanthropic, though I don't know the guy personally, whereas to me Bennett seems like a bit of douche bag but more quirky than mean spirited. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Isn't "Hey Chicken" a big fat How-Do-You-Sleep from Tweedy to Farrar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hell, I'd rather see a dead rabbit inappropriately touching himself then a jay solo show. That is one I have to remember. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sgtpepper64 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 The only songs on YHF he didn't have a cowriting credit on are "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart", "Heavy Metal Drummer", and "Reservations". He was pretty damn important. I don't deny his contributions by any means. I just think he's a cocky guy and I'd rather not see him perform with Jeff. Plus, I think some of those co-writing credits are a little overblown, but that's just IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Wilco Rules Me Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I don't deny his contributions by any means. I just think he's a cocky guy and I'd rather not see him perform with Jeff. Plus, I think some of those co-writing credits are a little overblown, but that's just IMHO. Hey guys, new to the board. I am a big fan of Jay Bennett and what he did for Wilco. I love the band now and I am more impressed with what they got going live now than many moons ago. However I think Bennett gets a bad rap. Not sure if this has been posted before, but for shits and giggles. http://www.gloriousnoise.com/?pg=bennettyhf.php The Jay Bennett track-by-track listing of instruments played on YHF Wilco chat rooms and bulletin boards (not to mention more legitimate music news sources) have been abuzz with rumors that Jay didn't actually play that much on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Glorious Noise asked Jay to give us a track-by-track list of exactly what he did, and here it is for all the Wilco nuts to see for themselves! 1. I Am Trying To Break Your HeartPump organsWurlitzersA piano ("normal")A "prepared piano" - many folks playing it togetherNoiz section (including toy piano) - many folks making noiz togetherDistorted synthManual re-amped drum effects 2. Kamera (writing credit: much of the music, no lyrics)Electric guitarsBackground vocalsSynthsPercussionMellotrons 3. Radio Cure (writing credit: much of the music, some lyrics)Synths (fake organ/noiz/fake piano/whistle)Electric guitarBackground vocalsLeslie banjoManually effected drum sounds 4. War on War (writing credit: some music, no lyrics)Acoustic guitarsWurlitzerOmnichordsBackground vocalsSynth 5. Jesus, etc. (writing credit: much of the music, some lyrics)WurlitzerBackground vocals 6. Ashes of American Flags (writing credit: much of the music, no lyrics)DrumsBassPianosSynths (airy sounds/fake organ)Acoustic guitarsMellotronManual tape loop effects"Artificially generated orchestra sounds" (too weird to explain) 7. Heavy Metal drummerHammond organPiano 8. I'm the Man Who Loves You (writing credit: some music, no lyrics)Acoustic guitarsAcoustic slide12-string guitarsWurlitzerBackground vocalsArtificial kick drum 9. Pot Kettle Black (writing credit: some to much of music, no lyrics)Wall of feedbackElectric guitarsMellotronsSynth"B-Bender electric guitars"Manual keyboard effects 10. Poor Places (writing credit: much of the music, no lyrics)Noiz section (egg beater guitar/Morse code loop)WurlitzerAcoustic guitarsNylon string guitarsPiano loops"Guitar hell " @ end of song 11. ReservationsPianos (3+)Pump organsElectric tack pianos run through Roland synth trigger (bubbly sounds)Mellotron (mock human voice - high "iiiiiiiiiiiiii" sounds) Edit - of course it is according to J. Bennett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 God, seeing that list again makes me hate him again. And I was starting to get over it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Wilco Rules Me Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 God, seeing that list again makes me hate him again. And I was starting to get over it! Sorry.. I am new here. Don't hate, you should instead, love . That is what Wilco is all about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Sorry.. I am new here. Don't hate, you should instead, love . That is what Wilco is all about.Nothing on you, I like talking to new people. But that list drives me nuts. I swear he made some of that stuff up. And who makes a list of what they play on an album? Is it written down in his college rule notebook with "Nebraska" scrawled on the dog-eared cover? But you needn't apologize. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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