TS Jolene vs You AInt Woman Enough to Take My Man

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Fight of the divas

― anthony easton (anthony), Thursday, 24 April 2003 05:52 (twenty-two years ago)

I just downloaded a live version of the Sisters of Mercy covering Jolene (which is a great tune). Andrew Eldritch > Dolly Parton when it comes to diva-ing.

― Jordan (Jordan), Thursday, 24 April 2003 07:02 (twenty-two years ago)

Jolene's great but no way I take it over prime Loretta

― James Blount (James Blount), Thursday, 24 April 2003 07:29 (twenty-two years ago)

one year passes...

Never knew Strawberry Switchblade covered "Jolene." But now I do. Merry little version.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 14 October 2004 21:12 (twenty-one years ago)

man, that's pretty much a beatles vs. stones question. minor-key introspection with killer dark melody vs. punch-out-the-lights I-IV-V sawdust-laced country-rocker.

― fact checking cuz (fcc), Thursday, 14 October 2004 21:21 (twenty-one years ago)

and i go with "jolene" right now, though i might be wrong.

― fact checking cuz (fcc), Thursday, 14 October 2004 21:21 (twenty-one years ago)

(or maybe it's more like a dwight yoakam vs. jason & the scorchers question.)

― fact checking cuz (fcc), Thursday, 14 October 2004 21:25 (twenty-one years ago)

Jolene. No contest. I love me some Loretta, but we are talking about one of the best songs ever here. Besides, everyone has covered "Jolene," and not because Dolly didn't nail it the first time. Also, Jolene can stand up to different interpretations (see versions by Mindy Smith, Rubber Rodeo, and Susanna and the Magic Orchestra). You Ain't Woman... is what it is, you know?

― mottdeterre (mottdeterre), Thursday, 14 October 2004 21:27 (twenty-one years ago)

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