rowdawg21
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Post by rowdawg21 on Feb 12, 2009 14:09:52 GMT -5
This is the next single for Joey + Rory. It is now at radio, and it's going for immediate airplay.
This is an interesting choice to me. I never thought they would release a cover when (I believe) the rest of the songs on their album are originals. I think this could go one of two ways - it could do really well because it's an original take on a song everyone knows, or it could fail because people don't want to hear a classic song changed up.
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joey2002
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Post by joey2002 on Feb 12, 2009 14:34:04 GMT -5
whoa...this is a cover of the classic "free bird"???
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Post by zaclord on Feb 12, 2009 16:35:42 GMT -5
Congrats to Joey & Rory for being nominated for Top Vocal Duo at the ACMs!  |
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Post by rsmatto on Feb 12, 2009 17:59:57 GMT -5
I am totally shocked at this single choice. Still, I like their rendition of the song. But it's...just...so...sad. I'd rather of had "To Say Goodbye" for the sad single from the album or maybe "Sweet Emmylou" as the ballad released.
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Post by kw9461 on Feb 12, 2009 23:59:28 GMT -5
This is quite an interesting release. They no doubt put a very, very different take on this classic song, but I wonder how this will be received. As mentioned before, this is quite a somber take on the song (to the point that I think the imagery gets lost a bit), but I think they do the song justice. I still, however, would've rather seen something else released. The Life Of A Song is fantastic, but probably not radio-friendly enough. Loved The Hell would probably have been my choice. It's a sweet sentiment and I think it would radio-friendly to get these guys a real hit. Oh and I forgot about To Say Goodbye. That song is one beautiful, moving song. A tad slow for radio, but it's beautifully written and performed and I would love to see it released.
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PHOBES
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Post by PHOBES on Feb 13, 2009 0:05:35 GMT -5
The timing of this single doesn't seem very tasteful to me...
But whatever, perhaps I'm reading too much into it.
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Post by kevin59 on Feb 13, 2009 0:40:32 GMT -5
Listen to song (Allaccess) [LISTEN] Joey + Rory - " Free Bird" |
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joey2002
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Post by joey2002 on Feb 13, 2009 2:33:38 GMT -5
well i just heard the song, and i don't see it getting a whole lot of airplay...how high did "cheater cheater" make it on the charts?
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kw9461
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Post by kw9461 on Feb 13, 2009 3:07:06 GMT -5
^ Cheater, Cheater peaked at #30.
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Post by joey2002 on Feb 13, 2009 4:10:35 GMT -5
Thanks!!! That one did better than i expected, so you never know what this will do i guess... : )
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Post by ClevelandRox on Feb 13, 2009 8:30:47 GMT -5
Cheater, Cheater deserved better than that. I don't think Joey + Rory is enough of an established duo to pull off a cover of such a well known song.
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Post by joey2002 on Feb 13, 2009 12:52:15 GMT -5
i just didn't think it was "cookie cutter" enough to make the top 30
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Post by zaclord on Feb 13, 2009 13:30:16 GMT -5
wow, i love this! Joey & Rory are very talented! :)
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Post by Hunter on Feb 13, 2009 14:05:02 GMT -5
Wow . . . this is crazy!! Haha.
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Post by rsmatto on Feb 13, 2009 23:14:01 GMT -5
The timing of this single doesn't seem very tasteful to me... But whatever, perhaps I'm reading too much into it. What do you mean not very tasteful? |
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PHOBES
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Post by PHOBES on Feb 14, 2009 14:25:17 GMT -5
The fact that Billy Powell just died barely two weeks ago. I mean, maybe releasing it is their way of a tribute, but it was already on the album and it just seems like they're trying to cash in. Maybe I'm wrong though, it's probably a label decision if nothing else.
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Post by someguy on Feb 16, 2009 9:09:58 GMT -5
I can't see this doing anything. I'm surprised they would release this as a single. As far as country covers of "Free Bird" go, I much prefer Wynonna's to this. She at least sounds like she's awake while she's singing.
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Post by cufan7 on Feb 21, 2009 23:44:14 GMT -5
I don't know how high it'll get on radio but I'm liking it...
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Post by zaclord on Feb 22, 2009 0:41:53 GMT -5
^me too. its nice. i hope it does well though
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