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  • ceskaceska Posts: 1,115
    mrussel1 said:

    I like it for sure. But I'm partial to Real Me. I just think they are set up perfect for the Who. The version at the VH1 awards is just perfect. I can say the worst was probably Waiting on a Friend. I love the song, but it just didn't work...

    I was at the Who tribute show. Just from hearing the first three notes of the Real Me I knew they had nailed it and would nail it. It was perfect.

    I think the studio version of Crazy Mary is one of the best things they've ever done in studio, but for live covers my vote is for Baba O'Riley.
  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Posts: 9,895
    Dr. Delight said:

    Baba- it's not even close.

    agree, never gets old. But I do like Comfortably Numb a lot.
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 7,803
    False. It's Baba or Fucking Up.


    I'd be happy if they never covered Pink Floyd again.
  • markymark550markymark550 Posts: 5,141
    Saw it at Greenville and enjoyed it, but I don't rate it as one of my favorites. My personal favorite is Sonic Reducer. After that, probably Baba. I really enjoyed All Along the Watchtower when I saw it at a 2013 show.
  • SarahSarah Posts: 736
    Pearl Jam are the world's greatest cover band.

    I still think the studio version of "Crazy Mary" with Victoria Williams as found on the Sweet Relief compilation to be the greatest thing they've ever put to tape.

    Saw "Comfortably Numb" in Toronto this month and it was absolutely amazing, but I can't say definitively that it's their all-time best cover. They do a fantastic job with so many songs.
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  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    drakeheuer14 said:

    Ledbetterman10 said:

    They play it well. But I don't really like Eddie singing it. Same with "Mother." It's not that he does them bad or good or whatever...I just don't dig it.

    Ed is the only one I like singing Comfortably Numb. Don't like the original at all.
    That is insanity
  • LukinFanLukinFan Posts: 29,040
    Sarah said:

    Pearl Jam are the world's greatest cover band.

    I still think the studio version of "Crazy Mary" with Victoria Williams as found on the Sweet Relief compilation to be the greatest thing they've ever put to tape.

    Saw "Comfortably Numb" in Toronto this month and it was absolutely amazing, but I can't say definitively that it's their all-time best cover. They do a fantastic job with so many songs.

    The live version of Crazy Mary is insane. When Mike and Boom go off on the solo - good lord!
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  • wall232wall232 Posts: 1,346
    I'll say yes, best cover ever. It's my favorite song so being lucky enough to get it multiple times was a nice treat.
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  • DegeneratefkDegeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    Sarah said:

    Pearl Jam are the world's greatest cover band.

    My uncle and I have this conversation a lot. I've always felt that pearl jam is one of very few bands that can make a cover song their own. My uncle, who is in his 50s, is a huge who and Nielsen young fan. He can identify with RITFW and Baba as pearl jam songs. Not just a cover.

    I'm a huge fan of everything they cover with the exception of love reign o'er me.
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  • jessebasijessebasi Posts: 149
    My vote goes to live versions of Crazy Mary, or Love Reign.

    Comfortably Numb is close though.
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  • PkePke Posts: 846
    Baba, Crazy Mary or Fuckin up
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  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Posts: 4,809
    I liked it when he did it with Roger.
    Now not so much but no worries they can't play what they want.
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  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Posts: 4,809
    I liked it when he did it with Roger.
    Now not so much but no worries they can't play what they want.
    I'm hoping for Release at Pemberton.
    This will be my seventh show and I need it.Long story but I'm ready.
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/21/9 -Vancouver,B.C-Rogers Arena-12/4/13 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/6/24
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/22/9 -Pemberton,B.C-7/17/16
    -Vancouver,B.C-GM Place -9/25/9 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/8/18
    -Vancouver,B.C-Pacific Coliseum-9/25/11 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/10/18
    -Misoula,MT-Adams Field House-9/30/12 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/4/24

  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,138
    True
  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,453
    my2hands said:

    drakeheuer14 said:

    Ledbetterman10 said:

    They play it well. But I don't really like Eddie singing it. Same with "Mother." It's not that he does them bad or good or whatever...I just don't dig it.

    Ed is the only one I like singing Comfortably Numb. Don't like the original at all.
    That is insanity
    Just not a huge Pink Floyd fan..
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  • rummyrummy Posts: 4,436
    edited May 2016
    no, no, no,.... It's "Let My Love Open the Door"

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_PkhelL5cY
  • ceskaceska Posts: 1,115
    Ed does Gilmour's parts much better than Waters.' Mother is more of a Waters song and while Comfortably Numb's emotional anchor is Gilmour's parts. That explains why I much prefer PJ's cover of Comfortably Numb but am not too high on their take of Mother.
  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Posts: 4,809
    rummy said:

    no, no, no,.... It's "Let My Love Open the Door"

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_PkhelL5cY

    Shit ya! +1
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  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,358
    This is a ridiculous thread.

    It's obviously Rockin in the free world. ;)
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,403
    false. I realize after 20 plus years we are tired of it but baba is their best cover song. they now own it.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • rummyrummy Posts: 4,436
    mcgruff10 said:

    false. I realize after 20 plus years we are tired of it but baba is their best cover song. they now own it.

    It is a good (great) one but....
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98ZWcJqeVeE
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Posts: 19,142
    If not the best, one of the top 5..
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,403
    rummy said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    false. I realize after 20 plus years we are tired of it but baba is their best cover song. they now own it.

    It is a good (great) one but....
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98ZWcJqeVeE
    i guess but they haven't played it in over 20 years!!!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • KV4053KV4053 Posts: 1,503
    Love it, but my favorite cover is still I've Got A Feeling
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,845
    rummy said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    false. I realize after 20 plus years we are tired of it but baba is their best cover song. they now own it.

    It is a good (great) one but....
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98ZWcJqeVeE
    If playing that song then didn't break up the band then nothing will! Jeff and STone were probably like "What the hell are we playing this for??"

  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,845
    rummy said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    false. I realize after 20 plus years we are tired of it but baba is their best cover song. they now own it.

    It is a good (great) one but....
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98ZWcJqeVeE
    If playing that song then didn't break up the band then nothing will! Jeff and STone were probably like "What the hell are we playing this for??"

  • NamiNami Posts: 5,995
    damn thats good.... its okay, baba, and fuckin up->tops
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  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,188
    I don't think that add that much to CN. So, there are other covers I dig more.
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  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,680
    Man, they have done a lot of great covers
  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,460
    Did you guys watch this one yet? Not too shabby... but I have a healthy appreciation of Sting.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZwCAF4xyJQ
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