It's the Melody

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 17 Jun 2007 6:31 pm

Since I have heard 'Satisfaction':

Played on 3 continenents

in dozens of countries,

by the nationals of even more countries,
many who have english as a second language

I have even heard the Boston Pops with Arthur Fiedler
do a version.

And this over a full 40 years of the song's life,
so far.

There must be something pretty 'good' about this tune.
It crosses cultures, and time, better than most songs,
and is a 'standard' for most any young band to try.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 18 Jun 2007 1:48 pm

There must be something pretty 'good' about this tune.

Well, it's simple (the song, that is), and stylistically memorable. Artistically, though, it doesn't do much for me - just repetitive shouting of mindless lyrics. Even Otis Redding's version was disappointing...more shouting than singing, and more energy than soulful content.

I haven't been "blessed" with hearing Authur Fiedler's version; not yet, and that's probably a good thing.

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 18 Jun 2007 3:57 pm

I am sad to admit, or to even think, that I fit into the age bracket previously mentioned of the "typical" pedal steel player.

But I consider the country music out today to be evolutionary and it's still my music, music that I can relate to.
I'll never say it's all good or bad only that I either like it or not.. but that won't stop me from playing it... all of it , if it gets me work and out of the house.
I grew up on doowop & RnR of the late 50's, major influences in the 60's by R&B, Motown, James Brown and all music of the British invasion of the mid 60's, the great classic rock of the late 60's & 70's thru the 80's... I played country rock, the country standards, I still might if I could make some bread doing it, and now I play what the crowds want to hear & dance to up here where I live which is not any different than anywhere else in the USA.

I think that some of the steelers that place value judgments on the new music and pine away for the standards of the past maybe just can't relate to it and want to live in the musical past.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 18 Jun 2007 7:40 pm

Donny,
slow it down and have Merle Haggard sing it
and it would work as a country song.

Your comments address performances,
more than the song itself.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 18 Jun 2007 7:53 pm

now I play what the crowds want to hear & dance to up here

Me too. I guess that's the point of this post... The melody is no longer as important as the beat, the rhythm, the groove.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 18 Jun 2007 8:08 pm

Get up off a your seat
and dance you'll feel better

Good gawdchaall

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 19 Jun 2007 1:57 pm

David L. Donald wrote:Donny,
slow it down and have Merle Haggard sing it
and it would work as a country song.

Your comments address performances,
more than the song itself.

Not really, David. Print out the lyrics, and then place them beside anything Merle ever recorded.

I think then you'll understand.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not "down" on 'Stones music. "Honky-Tonk Woman" was a great song..."Satisfaction" was tripe.

Mark Vinbury · Post by **Mark Vinbury** » 20 Jun 2007 8:33 am

Here is some great Kenny including some guitar playing skills.

If this don't convince you---
http://www.hogsbreath.com/video/

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 20 Jun 2007 8:45 am

...oops

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 20 Jun 2007 8:52 am

yeah, great stuff. It will live on for years.