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Music Appreciation

happybird

(5,381 posts) Thu Jul 8, 2021, 03:35 PM Jul 2021

Man Smart, Woman Smarter 7/4/89

Jerry is perky as all get out (for Jerry, lol!) and Brent sounds great!

Usually, I avoid watching and listening to late 80’s and 90’s shows, was pleasantly surprised by this one.

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Man Smart, Woman Smarter 7/4/89 (Original Post) happybird Jul 2021 OP

They're not wrong Clash City Rocker Jul 2021 #1

I always loved Robert Palmer's version of this. Beausoleil Jul 2021 #2

Clash City Rocker

(3,546 posts)

1. They're not wrong

Reply to happybird (Original post)

Thu Jul 8, 2021, 03:52 PM

Jul 2021

I first heard Harry Belafonte’s version of this song on one of his calypso albums, but I think the Dead improved it. I always loved how much gusto Brent put into his verse.

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Beausoleil

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2. I always loved Robert Palmer's version of this.

Reply to happybird (Original post)

Thu Jul 8, 2021, 04:14 PM

Jul 2021

Well, it's really Little Feat with RP on lead vocals.
Great version.

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