Listening to Foo Fighters on Radio Paradise

A typo in the album title?

Posted 6 months ago by awado [ Reply ]

We need '2 meter sessies' back in The Netherlands now, including JDK

Posted 1 year ago by hurrah [ Reply ]

Rest in peace and power Taylor Hawkins....

Posted 2 years ago by CyrusPaul [ Reply ]

the line "breathe out so I can breathe you in" has always gotten to me, as I was that spellbound by a woman once... many moons ago

Posted 3 years ago by obankenobi [ Reply ]

There's a different acoustic version that is so so so much better than this Ally McBeal background version.

Posted 4 years ago by Ando [ Reply ]

Not sure about this take, but the slower tempo and acoustic bring out the delicate melody and rhythm from the harder electric "standard" version.

More fun here at Goldsmiths' College of Musical Knowledge.

Posted 11 years ago by MassivRuss [ Reply ]

ziakut wrote:

Normally like Foo Fighters...but I say why not just give this song to The Decemberists to do. It has that kind of staying power as their songs do. Ugh.

Slightly north of oblivious.

Posted 11 years ago by h8rhater [ Reply ]

Normally like Foo Fighters...but I say why not just give this song to The Decemberists to do. It has that kind of staying power as their songs do. Ugh.

Posted 11 years ago by ziakut [ Reply ]

I have an old MP3 that is a recording of this song on acoustic guitar and vocals only. I think it was done at KFOG. Great version. This one is good too.

Posted 11 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester [ Reply ]

bronorb wrote:

Not a Howard Stern fan but I have a digital copy of that performance. Still think it's the best version of it, ever.

Agreed - the earlier/other acoustic versions of Everlong feel more powerful and immediate than this particular version.

Posted 11 years ago by danimal3114u [ Reply ]

As limp as boiled lettuce.

Posted 11 years ago by Lazy8 [ Reply ]

The fellas might play this version in their retirement homes, but it really works! Love the original and pretty much that whole album.

Posted 11 years ago by kcar [ Reply ]

It's an amazing song originally, and this version is good. Although I must say it's perhaps a little slow and miserable; like the song is chugging along to its logical conclusion and they can't wait for it to be over.

Posted 11 years ago by nipplering [ Reply ]

Where can one buy this fabulous version of this wonderful song?

Posted 11 years ago by grant [ Reply ]

This following That's Entertainment? I am in love.

Posted 11 years ago by Segue [ Reply ]

emh wrote:

They first did this live on Howard Stern. It was pretty cool.
We all have Baba Booey to thank for it, he told them to play Everlong.

Not a Howard Stern fan but I have a digital copy of that performance. Still think it's the best version of it, ever.

Posted 11 years ago by bronorb [ Reply ]

The lyrics are good enough to where he can get away with this. Amazing song at any speed.

Posted 11 years ago by scraig [ Reply ]

Never heard this version before, I quite like it.

Don't understand the hate for Dave and his band. He seem well respected by his fellow musicians.

Posted 11 years ago by LPCity [ Reply ]

They first did this live on Howard Stern. It was pretty cool.
We all have Baba Booey to thank for it, he told them to play Everlong.

Posted 11 years ago by emh [ Reply ]

Still good because it is a great song, but give me the roaring and flaming original any time over this diluted version.

Posted 12 years ago by DrLex [ Reply ]

dwlangham wrote:

Dave Grohl a no talent (as some have suggested in comments)? Wow. Foo Fighers' debut album (the one with him playing all the instruments) sounded like a talented effort to me.

As for this version of "Everlong", I prefer the energy of the original.

Grohl is a talented musician no doubt - genius on the drums (see who other great drummers recognise). He's songwriting can be a little hit and miss but at its best is wonderful. He didn't play on the first Nirvana album though, he joined them in '90 after the debut (Bleach).

Posted 12 years ago by glowworm [ Reply ]

Foot wrote:

Never quite got the buzz around Nirvana & this 'stepchild' (song & band) at all, I'm surprised they (both) got wealthy with so little talent. In the history of rock music, a marginal footnote in my opinion.

Why would anyone care if you don't understand why Nirvana was so great? You're the one who is missing out...

Posted 12 years ago by drsteevo [ Reply ]

danoodles wrote:

I'll give David Grohl this. He doesn't know the meaning of quitting or giving up.

He's one of the hardest rockin' guys I've ever seen perform!

Posted 12 years ago by RedGuitar [ Reply ]

Dave Grohl a no talent (as some have suggested in comments)? Wow. Foo Fighers' debut album (the one with him playing all the instruments) sounded like a talented effort to me.

As for this version of "Everlong", I prefer the energy of the original.

Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham [ Reply ]

brings up so many memories... love it.

Posted 12 years ago by melissakennedy [ Reply ]

one of my all time favorite love songs.

Posted 12 years ago by dogpound [ Reply ]

I'll give David Grohl this. He doesn't know the meaning of quitting or giving up.

Posted 12 years ago by danoodles [ Reply ]

I really enjoy this song. I like the original better than this acoustic rendition, but still it's good stuff.

Posted 12 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3 [ Reply ]

Hey Segue, We live in the same neighborhood!!

Posted 12 years ago by sandpebble [ Reply ]

Foot appears to be passion-impaired

sandpebble wrote:

I must be an idiot for liking a bunch of no talent dorks....But I TOTALLY DO!!!!

Posted 12 years ago by Segue [ Reply ]

Foot wrote:

Never quite got the buzz around Nirvana & this 'stepchild' (song & band) at all, I'm surprised they (both) got wealthy with so little talent. In the history of rock music, a marginal footnote in my opinion.

I must be an idiot for liking a bunch of no talent dorks....But I TOTALLY DO!!!!

Posted 12 years ago by sandpebble [ Reply ]

This version is mesmerizing. Love foo, love this favorite song. Follow him anywhere. AHhhhhhhhhhhh

Posted 12 years ago by Segue [ Reply ]

I like the other acoustic version better - still a great song though . Let's hear the other acoustic version please!!!

Posted 12 years ago by dw [ Reply ]

Wow, I was about to be super angry about who was ruining this song, but umm, nevermind.

Posted 12 years ago by neuticle [ Reply ]

Woah, haven't heard this one in yeeeaaars. Brings me back to high school.

Posted 12 years ago by StoneyG [ Reply ]

"2 meter sessies" is a great concept.

I like the original of this particular song beter though.

Posted 12 years ago by Fi-Wi [ Reply ]

Very Cool Version

Posted 12 years ago by Baketown [ Reply ]

i give this a solid "meh."

Posted 12 years ago by govna [ Reply ]

macbags wrote:

MY SOUND SEEMS TO BE STUDDERING? OFF AND ON TONIGHT?
ANYONE ELSE?

Yes, briefly but all good now...

Posted 13 years ago by Foot [ Reply ]

Never quite got the buzz around Nirvana & this 'stepchild' (song & band) at all, I'm surprised they (both) got wealthy with so little talent. In the history of rock music, a marginal footnote in my opinion.

Posted 13 years ago by Foot [ Reply ]

I like it.

Posted 13 years ago by ErikX [ Reply ]

MY SOUND SEEMS TO BE STUDDERING? OFF AND ON TONIGHT?
ANYONE ELSE?

Posted 13 years ago by macbags [ Reply ]

Can't really say that the original lends itself to this treatment...

Posted 13 years ago by bbryan [ Reply ]

The "2 Meter Sessions" is actually a program hosted by a Dutch radio DJ by the name of Jan Douwe Kroeske. Many, many famous and also less famous artists have been on the show and left some really impressive live registrations.

So actually, "2 Meter Sessions" is not the correct name, it's "2 Meter Sessies", pronounced in English it would be "Tway Mayter Sesseas".

Posted 13 years ago by Sjaaks [ Reply ]

Posted 13 years ago by Alexandra [ Reply ]

I don't know the "rock" version of this song so hearing this with a totally clear slate. I like it! Nice flowing melody with catchy chords. A 7 to 8 for now. Very good musicianship.

Posted 13 years ago by ajlept [ Reply ]

Oh, very nice!

Posted 13 years ago by lexica [ Reply ]

If only there was an emoticon with a bored look on it's face while sleeping.

this is a snoozer.

Posted 13 years ago by LucidDreamer [ Reply ]

Nice version. I thought it was a Pete Yorn cover at the start (that’s a complement believe it or not).

Posted 13 years ago by ScottishWillie [ Reply ]

this actually is one of my favorite songs of all time. I'm all for "unplugging". However, this one just lost its pizazz . :(

Posted 13 years ago by rlr511 [ Reply ]

Yep Dave does it again !!!!
One of the most under rated talents out there!!!

Posted 13 years ago by kh808 [ Reply ]

GuiltyFeat wrote:

There's actually an even better, even more stripped down version of this floating around on the interwebs. This is the point at which I started taking Dave Grohl seriously. He has matured into a classy songwriter.

Way cool dig-en IT!

Posted 13 years ago by kh808 [ Reply ]

There's actually an even better, even more stripped down version of this floating around on the interwebs. This is the point at which I started taking Dave Grohl seriously. He has matured into a classy songwriter.

Posted 13 years ago by GuiltyFeat [ Reply ]

This version works better than the big rock version.

Posted 13 years ago by CamLwalk [ Reply ]

Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth [ Reply ]

This is a little dull - far too bubblegum for me!

Posted 13 years ago by mgkiwi [ Reply ]

accoustic versions of this song clearly show that it's a great tune and works pretty well with a singer-songwriter-sound, but the original rocker is sooooo much better for the ears

Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush [ Reply ]

Decent acoustic - They do this live quite often.
Doesn't compare to recorded version. Perhaps best Foo song ever!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 13 years ago by sportskid [ Reply ]

Seriously nice alternate version. Some songs just work really well either fast or slow.

Posted 13 years ago by Marr [ Reply ]

Nice version, as most of the 2 meter sessions are. I gave it a 7.

I like the energetic original better though.

Posted 13 years ago by Fi-Wi [ Reply ]

Introduced to them 2 years ago, great rock artists.

Posted 14 years ago by That_SOB [ Reply ]

Wow, this one is really striking a chord with me right now. In a good way.

Posted 14 years ago by newwavegurly [ Reply ]

The original is an all-time fave sexy rock song. This is a decent alternate. Never heard a live version.

Posted 14 years ago by Anax [ Reply ]

I like this song, but this version doesn't contain any of the stuff I like about it...

Posted 14 years ago by alanthecowboy [ Reply ]

WayUpNorth wrote:

Correction: this is NOT elevator music, it's seduction music. Unless of course it's a seduction in an elevator ...

ha ha good one!

Posted 14 years ago by oldhippiechick [ Reply ]

shawshank wrote:

I have to say that the Foo Fighters have become a very good band. I like both versions of this song.

Ditto!

DittoX2!

Me three!

Posted 14 years ago by RedGuitar [ Reply ]

bronorb wrote:

You're right. I actually like that one better than this.
I think the first one was on the Howard Stern radio show and another version was recorded for the Little Nicky soundtrack (if I'm not mistaken).

I concur... although I love the song in general, I'm not a big fan of this version

Posted 14 years ago by badgerv [ Reply ]

Dave Grohl came to a local radio station (WHFS) a "few" years back and did a solo acoustic version of this tune in the studio, and it was fantastic. I wonder if that version is available anywhere; this version is just mediocre by comparison.

Posted 14 years ago by byebyedelray [ Reply ]

joshtime wrote:

there's another acoustic version out there that's just Dave - it's REAL good. puts the song in a much different light.

You're right. I actually like that one better than this.
I think the first one was on the Howard Stern radio show and another version was recorded for the Little Nicky soundtrack (if I'm not mistaken).

Posted 14 years ago by bronorb [ Reply ]

There is a great POV video out there somewhere with a Ducati ripping up some asphalt to the studio version of this tune. I used to do the same in the San Bernardino's on my MH900, with Everlong in my ears — and that will always make this version drag for me.

Posted 14 years ago by zjustme [ Reply ]

Never heard this version before. Don't care much for the original, but this was Quite Likeable.

Posted 14 years ago by ra990 [ Reply ]

Beautiful. Usually I think the "unplugged" phenom is some sales tactic for uber-popular walmart bands (yeah I just said that), but this is actually great. Probably because it was not recorded at MTV's unplugged studio.

Posted 14 years ago by lysisphere [ Reply ]

shawshank wrote:

I have to say that the Foo Fighters have become a very good band. I like both versions of this song.

Ditto!

DittoX2!

Posted 14 years ago by salide [ Reply ]

Much better than his screaming version.

Posted 14 years ago by Nuance [ Reply ]

there's another acoustic version out there that's just Dave - it's REAL good. puts the song in a much different light.

Posted 14 years ago by joshtime [ Reply ]

shawshank wrote:

I have to say that the Foo Fighters have become a very good band. I like both versions of this song.

Ditto!

Posted 14 years ago by RedGuitar [ Reply ]

Loved seeing Chick Corea sit in with them on the Grammy's a few years back.

Posted 14 years ago by derekd [ Reply ]

Never heard this version before... liking it a LOT... thanx RP...

Posted 14 years ago by bubink [ Reply ]

Oscar_the_Grouch wrote:

Plain and simple: y'all are on crack.

The acoustic version is 100% better than the crappy sounding electric one.

Posted 14 years ago by SusanHiddenPoet [ Reply ]

Correction: this is NOT elevator music, it's seduction music. Unless of course it's a seduction in an elevator ...

Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by shawshank [ Reply ]

jmsmy wrote:

this version is much better then the crappy original

This is a really cool version.

But - if I had never heard and FELL IN LOVE WITH THE FANTASTIC original version, I probably wouldn't run out to by this.

Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth [ Reply ]

I have to say that the Foo Fighters have become a very good band. I like both versions of this song.

Posted 14 years ago by shawshank [ Reply ]

I love love love this song.
Pretty much every version.
I always imagine Dave singing it to Kurt.

Posted 14 years ago by dogpound [ Reply ]

this version is much better then the crappy original

Posted 14 years ago by jmsmy [ Reply ]

I like the live acoustic version MUCH better. This sounds like the elevator muzak version. Like they sucked all the life out of it....

Posted 14 years ago by jhorton [ Reply ]

love it

Posted 14 years ago by cathenley [ Reply ]

how niiiice

Posted 14 years ago by Nadine [ Reply ]

I enjoyed this. :)

Posted 15 years ago by DarceySuzanne [ Reply ]

there is much better music to chose from than this

Posted 15 years ago by chrispmcd [ Reply ]

What next? How about slow versions of all the Led Zepplin hits? Or better yet, how about slow versions of Metallica to cure insomnia. How to ruin a wonderful rock song.

Posted 15 years ago by tumbledad [ Reply ]

Usually it's somebody else that turns a group's music into easy listening elevator music.

Posted 15 years ago by Hannio [ Reply ]

gandalfbmg wrote:

Hmm... intersting take. I've often thought about what if Kurt had lived and had allowed Dave to be the way for Nirvana to break out of the 'musical rut' he so descried; if all the great music from the Foo's had been allowed to develop inside Nirvana. If it'd become more of a musical colaboration and that would've breathed new life into the the group and Kurt.. at the risk of pissing off a lot of people here, had they been at their creative peaks together, we migh've had another Lennon/McCartney situation on our hands...

Though I think their ealiest music, which is still their best, probably grew out of Dave's experience around Kurt's death and Nirvana's demise), and then maybe we wouldn't have gotten THIS song, which would be a shame as I think this has got to be considered near or at the very top of any list fo the absolute best songs of the last 20 years or so...

I've never thought about it before since I have never been a big Nirvana fan but I do like some of the Foo Fighters stuff. I think you are right, Dave and Kurt colaboration would have resulted in some good and maybe original music. But then again, by what I have read about the Nirvana, since Dave was the new guy and Kurt and the bass player (whatever his name is) grew up together and where real tight, I don't know if Kurt would have opened up creativity with a new guy since he was so withdrawn and into himself due to the drugs. I say this as result of some interviews I have read of Dave's. There was not alot of communication between Dave and Kurt.

Posted 15 years ago by parrothead [ Reply ]

For someone who has never been able to appreciate the original musically (I just can't get into being shouted at), this really opened my ears. Beautiful song, Thanks RP!

Posted 15 years ago by modrakocka [ Reply ]

Plain and simple: y'all are on crack.

The acoustic version is 100% better than the crappy sounding electric one.

rickhoran wrote:

agreed. I'll stick with the original version.

Posted 15 years ago by Oscar_the_Grouch [ Reply ]

MojoJojo wrote:

I just wish they could come up with a new song that comes anywhere close to being as awesome as the album version of Everlong. When I hear their slowed down, acoustic re-makes like this it simply reinforces that feeling.

agreed. I'll stick with the original version.

Posted 15 years ago by rickhoran [ Reply ]

gandalfbmg wrote:

Hmm... intersting take. I've often thought about what if Kurt had lived and had allowed Dave to be the way for Nirvana to break out of the 'musical rut' he so descried; if all the great music from the Foo's had been allowed to develop inside Nirvana. If it'd become more of a musical colaboration and that would've breathed new life into the the group and Kurt.. at the risk of pissing off a lot of people here, had they been at their creative peaks together, we migh've had another Lennon/McCartney situation on our hands...

Though I think their ealiest music, which is still their best, probably grew out of Dave's experience around Kurt's death and Nirvana's demise), and then maybe we wouldn't have gotten THIS song, which would be a shame as I think this has got to be considered near or at the very top of any list fo the absolute best songs of the last 20 years or so...

I mostly agree with you.
This song is so amazing.

Posted 15 years ago by dogpound [ Reply ]

I just wish they could come up with a new song that comes anywhere close to being as awesome as the album version of Everlong. When I hear their slowed down, acoustic re-makes like this it simply reinforces that feeling.

Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo [ Reply ]

wtango wrote:

Great version, though the original rocks like a comet.

I think this should be titled: Everlong (Lorazepem version)

Posted 15 years ago by randomprime [ Reply ]

Ahnyer_Keester wrote:

Awesomer.

And what wtango said

Great version, though the original rocks like a comet.

Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find [ Reply ]

wtango wrote:

Just realized this is how the song would have sounded if Kurt & Nirvanna had done it.

Great version, though the original rocks like a comet.

Hmm... intersting take. I've often thought about what if Kurt had lived and had allowed Dave to be the way for Nirvana to break out of the 'musical rut' he so descried; if all the great music from the Foo's had been allowed to develop inside Nirvana. If it'd become more of a musical colaboration and that would've breathed new life into the the group and Kurt.. at the risk of pissing off a lot of people here, had they been at their creative peaks together, we migh've had another Lennon/McCartney situation on our hands...

Though I think their ealiest music, which is still their best, probably grew out of Dave's experience around Kurt's death and Nirvana's demise), and then maybe we wouldn't have gotten THIS song, which would be a shame as I think this has got to be considered near or at the very top of any list fo the absolute best songs of the last 20 years or so...

Posted 16 years ago by gandalfbmg [ Reply ]

That's alright, Dog, he made the song his own.

...oh, wait, it is his own.

Posted 16 years ago by g-rod [ Reply ]

"breathe out, so I can breathe you in..."

Posted 16 years ago by BAD [ Reply ]

This version makes me SWOON!

Posted 16 years ago by djblitz [ Reply ]

So damn good!

Posted 16 years ago by DELTA__9__FOOLS [ Reply ]

Still one of the best bands around...amazing!

Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex [ Reply ]

Awesomer.

Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester [ Reply ]

Just realized this is how the song would have sounded if Kurt & Nirvanna had done it. Great version, though the original rocks like a comet.

Posted 16 years ago by wtango [ Reply ]

kmh wrote:

DG.....

ya mean horseface?

Posted 16 years ago by orpheus [ Reply ]

AphidA wrote:

It's tough for them to do a bad version of this song.

Well, they must have worked pretty hard on this one!

Posted 16 years ago by aeknust [ Reply ]

Cool version! I really like this better than the plugged in version. Very musical and relaxing. High marks from me!

Posted 16 years ago by kilroyjoe3 [ Reply ]

randomprime wrote:

This is completely lacking the intensity and urgency of the album version.

err that's the intention

Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex [ Reply ]

It's tough for them to do a bad version of this song.

Posted 16 years ago by AphidA [ Reply ]

DG.....

Posted 16 years ago by KMH [ Reply ]

I was about to say, "Who copied Everlong?" then Dave's voice came in. I know of another acoustic version I like much better, I think it came from Howard Stern's show.

Posted 16 years ago by Mindscrape [ Reply ]

darrell711 wrote:

I heard that this is about a couple committing suicide.

You need to stop listening to those voices in your head...

Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc [ Reply ]

This is completely lacking the intensity and urgency of the album version.

Posted 16 years ago by randomprime [ Reply ]

hippiechick wrote:

The rockin version is 100x better

Yeah, this one always sounds like they lost part of the mix and has zero emotion. Almost like a parody of itself as elevator music. Not even interesting from a musical standpoint.