Interpretations Of Ferry Originals

Windswept2 · **Joined:** Sun May 29, 2011 7:23 pm **Posts:** 1607

Elegantly Ageing Hipsters,
Given our hero's life long contribution as a songsmith, it has always struck me as a tad bizarre that more of his work has not been covered. Ironic given his penchant for interpreting and adding huge value to the work of others.
Personally, I think this is down to the absolute originality of many of his songs and the strident quality of his first editions — wether it be with Roxy or solo. In short they are difficult to beat.
That said, I must confess to loving Norah Jones' cut of 'More Than This'. I think she really adds something and gives the song a beautiful Jazzy, laid back feel.
As my knowledge of this subject is fare from complete if any of you wastrels out there know of any other tasty morsels — please let me know.
In short, do you know of any great covers of Ferry songs?
Warmest of regards and enjoy the UK sun.
Windswept.

Sadie's Boyfriend · **Joined:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:40 am **Posts:** 207

Sir!

I agree completely about the "songsmith" tag, or wordsmith. He was so far ahead of his time, unique, and from where I'm sitting, will never be matched. Far too many examples to mention.

The last "interpretation" of a Ferry penned track that spun my propellor was The Scissor Sister's version of "Do The Strand". When I learned that they had done it I thought, oh no! But I love it. They turn it around the way Ferry has turned around many a cover.

I'm off to play it!

You enjoy the UK as well, son! x

Jerry Nunn · **Joined:** Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:20 pm **Posts:** 266

Big Country covered Prairie Rose as a b side. It was ok. Didn't like Grace Jones' Love is the Drug. Any more covers out there?

paraphonix · **Joined:** Tue May 31, 2011 8:08 pm **Posts:** 59

I love the Trent reznor cover of 'is your love strong enough' on the close credits of the yank version of 'girl with the dragon tattoo'...

jesmond · **Joined:** Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:10 am **Posts:** 32

I once read that Ferry was slightly annoyed that more of his songs had not been covered. Morrissey did a take of Street Life while David Bowie, in the guise of Tin Machine, produced a metal thrash version of If There Is Something, which I can't imagine our hero liked that much.
However, it is More than This that seems to have floated most artists' boats. The film Lost in Translation wouldn't have been the same without Bill Murray's karaoke attempt at Avalon's lead single and I rather like this very slowed down version by Division Day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J43GqWMIs80

Ian S · **Joined:** Sat Jun 27, 2009 1:05 pm **Posts:** 465

Sadie's Boyfriend · **Joined:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:40 am **Posts:** 207

The biggest "spoof" version of a Roxy rack has to be "Big Train", Virginia Plain. Don't, or more to the point, can't do links. Your looking for the 10 minute version. Via youtube.

There is a massive Roxy connection here, long winded, but facinating. You need to find the clip first.

Condensed version; 2 of the greatest Irish comedy writers are behind this. They penned the iconic sit-com, Father Ted. They are huge Roxy Music fan's. What I would like to know is how did they get Brian Eno to appear in "Father Ted", dressed as a priest, and addressed to as "Father Brian Eno"? The episode is entitled, "Going To America", and our man is in the opening scene. Father Brian Eno! Bizzare, but true.

Cheers,

RoxySiren · **Joined:** Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:18 am **Posts:** 680

Willy de Ville covered Slave to Love brilliantly. This is Mrs RoxySiren's favourite cover. Mine too. Suddenly, on this hearing , for me, this song realises its potential. Yearning, pain, darkness, beauty...all there. Way better than the original imnsho

(I still don't really like bf's version).

BF is one of the greatest ever songwriters, throughout his career, including recent outings (eg Olympia has a few crackers, despite the shot voice, sorry). So underrated.

RoxySiren · **Joined:** Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:18 am **Posts:** 680

Sadie's Boyfriend wrote:

Condensed version; 2 of the greatest Irish comedy writers are behind this. They penned the iconic sit-com, Father Ted. They are huge Roxy Music fan's. What I would like to know is how did they get Brian Eno to appear in "Father Ted", dressed as a priest, and addressed to as "Father Brian Eno"? The episode is entitled, "Going To America", and our man is in the opening scene. Father Brian Eno! Bizzare, but true.

Cheers,

Thnx for the info SB. I remember Father Eno

. Didn't know about the (linehan & Mathews ) fandom though. Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy) wrote F Ted theme...and he's a mega fan too. Those two guys also appeared on an Alan Partridge episode ...and coogan (or would it be iannucci too?) is a bf fan. It's like a BF vortex! :oops:

RoxySiren · **Joined:** Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:18 am **Posts:** 680

Sadie's Boyfriend wrote:

Condensed version; 2 of the greatest Irish comedy writers are behind this. They penned the iconic sit-com, Father Ted. They are huge Roxy Music fan's. What I would like to know is how did they get Brian Eno to appear in "Father Ted", dressed as a priest, and addressed to as "Father Brian Eno"? The episode is entitled, "Going To America", and our man is in the opening scene. Father Brian Eno! Bizzare, but true.

Cheers,

Thnx for the info SB. I remember Father Eno

. Didn't know about the (linehan & Mathews ) fandom though. Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy) wrote F Ted theme...and he's a mega fan too. Those two guys also appeared on an Alan Partridge episode ...and coogan (or would it be iannucci too?) is a bf fan. It's like a BF vortex!

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