Vacant Horizon Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Is it possible that Jeff wrote that tune for me to hear at a specific hour today that almost left me in tears? Wow, that tune just hit me today in a profound way. That first verse just explained my whole world for a few moments. Quite validating. Thanks Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ripthisjoint908 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 First Wilco song I ever heard...that was my introduction. Probably the most meaningful tune to me. Totally flipped my world around and introduced me to this wonderful band. Hearing that noise and chaos for the first time. Followed my melody and poetry, only to end with more chaos and one of my favorite vocal performances ever. I love that song so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Not the first Wilco song I had heard, as I had AM before Being There came out, but I remember hearing a bootlegged version of Being There shortly before it was released and being blown away by Misunderstood. I know what you mean, rtj; it flipped my world around, too. Shortly thereafter, I saw them for the first time, and they opened with Misunderstood. That blew me away - I had never seen/heard anything like it live before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Not the first Wilco song I had heard, as I had AM before Being There came out, but I remember hearing a bootlegged version of Being There shortly before it was released and being blown away by Misunderstood. I know what you mean, rtj; it flipped my world around, too. Shortly thereafter, I saw them for the first time, and they opened with Misunderstood. That blew me away - I had never seen/heard anything like it live before. It's funny, the whole "Nothing"! being said 50 times is not so powerful now (although I still love it) but the first time I saw them live that just blew me away as well. They opened the show with it and it was just so powerful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Other than the first Mermaid, Misunderstood was the first Wilco song I heard. The first minute of that song galvanized me to Wilco. A true turning point in my musical tastes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 One of my favorite performance of the song was in St. Louis, 1999 - when they were opening for REM. It seemed like he still had a chip on his shoulder towards St. Louis/Belleville area. It is the perfect way to start the Being There record, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Also my first Wilco tune. I started with Kicking Television and it was such a smack in the face, a monster of a tune to open a show. I remember my roommate walking into the living room, pausing the disc and asking me, "Who is this? This song is unbelievable!" Amen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linclink Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 It is a totally amazing song & a show stopper performance wise to this day...Most of you probably already know about this, but this is the song ("Amphetamine" by Peter Laughner) that was the inspiration for starting up what became "Misunderstood"...as much as I love Peter Laughner, I think the Wilco song is certainly the greater achievement...though they both have their own charms...and this song itself was inspired by "Heroin" by The Velvet Underground...Peter was pretty fanatical about Lou Reed, Television and all projects involving Richard Thompson... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 that's a cool video and I'm glad to hear that Jeff is not shy about talking about being inspired to write songs by listening to other songs. This was one of the first wilco tunes i hear too. I knew of UT, but never paid attention. I new about AM too as I worked at a fairly cool record store. One of my coworkers was schooling on me on the Jay/Jeff thing when BT came out. So fun to be on the cusp of Wilco's break out in real time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Wow you learn something new every day. Never heard of that song or artist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A heart I know by heart Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Very powerful tune and I love it as the opener. When Glen smacks on those drums and Jeff starts strumming you know it's on... Last fall in Turin, Italy I was lucky enough to coincide a work trip with a Wilco show and the Misunderstood opener was incredible. Also very memorable is the Misunderstood as the 2nd encore opener from my first Wilco show. Along with 'I'm Always in Love', 'Misunderstood' is the first Wilco song I really got into... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miriam G. Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 That song wasn't the first one for me. I began listening to them when they released their first album. But it doesn't matter when or where. It's a great song anyway. Miriam G. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yaz Rock Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I never knew the Peter Laughner thing. Or rather, if I saw his name in the credits, never thought to look him up. Thanks a lot. I really like that song. His other stuff however, not so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 That song wasn't the first one for me. I began listening to them when they released their first album. But it doesn't matter when or where. It's a great song anyway. Miriam G.Apparently it mattered enough for you to mention it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonicshoulder Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Would love some insight on how many nothings they decide to throw in on any given night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I've seen them play it live three times. I remember losing count after 40 at Red Rocks in 2009. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miriam G. Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Apparently it mattered enough for you to mention it. You're right. Maybe that's because I feel a bit too far, but does it matter? Miriam G. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I listened to Wilco before Wilco even existed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Apparently it mattered enough for you to mention it. Let the obligatory dogpiling of the newbie begin! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Apparently it mattered enough for you to mention it.Where was it mentioned? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Good tune. The endless "nothing!" buffoonery live is unfortunate, although at this point it doesn't really matter anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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