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Feb Fab Faux Four #6

Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶

WARNING: THIS BLOG WAS NOT CREATED FOR BEATLEMANIACS!
If you’re on the fence about the Beatles or if you just don’t like them,
this blog is for you. My goal is not to convert you; it’s to expose you
to the lesser-known Beatles songs we don’t hear day in and day out.
These great tunes will show you just how amazing the Beatles are.
Of course, if you are a Beatles fan, pull up a chair and enjoy the tunes!

© Misky

My song choice today is listed as a Beatles song but is was written entirely by George Harrison. The Indian influence is instantly front and center and George’s sitar-playing is awesome. This was a love song written by George to his wife Pattie Boyd. She must have been something else, that Pattie! This is at least the fourth love song written to her that I’m aware of (and not all by George!).

Ok, let’s get this show started!

This is the wonderful “Love You To” by the Beatles

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This version of “Love You To” was done by American singer/guitarist, Ronnie Montrose, often recognized as one of the most influential guitarists in early hard rock.

Ronnie Montrose was an American guitarist who founded and led the rock bands Montrose and Gamma. He also performed with and did a lot of session work for a number of big name musicians. His 1973 debut album has often been cited as “America’s answer to Led Zeppelin“; I’m definitely going to have to check that one out.

I must admit I knew very little about Ronnie Montrose before starting this blog and I’m getting quite an education! When I heard this song on the radio, I thought “Who am I to look a gift horse in the mouth?” I liked the sound and chose this cover to go along with the original. There were others but they tried much too much to sound like George (as did Montrose) and they failed miserably, where he did not. Side by side, Montrose’s song can hold its own …. BUT …. my vote goes to the Beatles and especially George for his fantastic sitar music. What do you think?

Tune in tomorrow to see what’s coming up next. Thanks for visiting Feb Fab Faux Four!

See you on the flip side. 😎

NAR©2024

PS – If any video won’t play for you, I’ve provided the name of the song and who did it so you can find it on YouTube. It’s a pain in the ass but it does happen from time to time. My apologies.

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27 thoughts on “Feb Fab Faux Four #6”

    1. I know what you mean, Mary.

      As far as the guitar sounding like a sitar, I haven’t been able to verify if it is a guitar or if someone was brought in to play the sitar. I know Montrose was a great guitarist but I don’t think he played the sitar.

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    1. It’s so great to see these covers through other people’s eyes and ears. Montrose actually had the best of the ones I heard; the other were just awful. In truth, everyone tried desperately to imitate George; this cover, at least, maintained some sort of the original’s integrity.

      Thank you for giving a good listen and sharing your honest opinion, Clive. That’s what I was hoping for when I started this blog.

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      1. If that’s the case, then I don’t envy the research you had to do for this. It may be the best cover, but the original is far superior. As for them being the American Led Zeppelin, there was only one Led Zep – the original and best!

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  9. First one in your series I saw. If I get time will check out the other ones as it’s a great idea for a series 🙂 I like Montrose’ version but like comparing apples to oranges with the original. Did not know this one was written for Pattie.

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    1. Thanks for tuning in, Lisa! 😀

      I’ll tell you, it’s not been easy doing this blog for one very glaring reason: just about everyone covering the Beatles wants to sound just like the Beatles. While that’s a compliment and all, it makes my “job” more difficult as I search for remakes that are (first and foremost) very good but also different from the original. The balance of the two requirements for a great cover isn’t good enough. There are a lot of wanna-be carbon copies, something I’m really trying to avoid. It’s great fun listening to these great songs!

      Thanks for stopping by; I appreciate your comments.

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