Definitive Versions of Songs

[crashintonickdm]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRh44596MPY oh...and this LITHOG...not even close

god those 16 min LITHOGs were so awful.

[BAHHHTIWaC]

This was never answered on the first page: How in the world did people on this site conclude that a truncated Recently (RR95) was the definitive version of that song?

Originally Posted by thehomebrew

Results:
Recently - RR95 (4.18.99 and LT12, very close second)

[bowa36]

Proudest Monkey
Cry Freedom
#34
Drive In Drive Out
Spoon
Pig
time bomb

never will a live version be better than these studio

[crashintonickdm]

Originally Posted by BAHHHTIWaC

This was never answered on the first page: How in the world did people on this site conclude that a truncated Recently (RR95) was the definitive version of that song?

its not even truncated. truncated implies pieces of the song are missing such as grey street or LIOG when its missing its "reprise" if you can even call it that. that said, sunshine on my shoulders/some people do intros, and WWJ are tagged after it so its not stripped to its basic format like LT3. LT3s version is as basic as it gets. i always found it odd how people hate when its "truncated". the song itself is still played in its entirety, and its amazing by itself. the intros and jams after are just additions.

people now try to argue grey street is played in full when that is absolutely false. but theyll shit on recently when its basic.

[dpduke5173]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRh44596MPY oh...and this LITHOG...not even close

Soo good. Underrated tune. This reggae-esque jam is fantastic.

[TheLastPig]

Originally Posted by bowa36

Proudest Monkey
Cry Freedom
#34
Drive In Drive Out
Spoon
Pig
time bomb

never will a live version be better than these studio

Disagree strongly with the bolded.

[dobyblue]

Yah Spoon studio is a monster, but I'll put 09.03.03 up against it, Carter on fire in that version more than any other I've heard.

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Yah Spoon studio is a monster, but I'll put 09.03.03 up against it, Carter on fire in that version more than any other I've heard.

Is this available somewhere?

2003 was a decent year for it... the CP bonus disc has by far the best live version released. Still not close to studio for me though. It needs that guitar riff/sound/tone that Tim plays (that, let's face it, he'll never be able to replicate live).

[but1well]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

god those 16 min LITHOGs were so awful.

amen, I think all versions are a bathroom break song though

[Gravedigger789]

Originally Posted by bigeyedpigs

Can someone please explain why the Hershey 12 shotgun is considered the best version. I love shotgun and have just never been able to pick out why that one is so highly regarded. I have always felt the spac from 08 was the best and is my go to version of shotgun.

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

just love the wailing and the outro.

Alot of shotguns tend to trail off and that one seems the most structured and complete version ive heard.

This . The 6/29/12 performance of Shotgun truly represents the culmination of the song's evolution throughout the years. Between Carter's insane fills, to Dave's improv third verse, and the perfect escalation of wailing throughout-- it's just a monster of a performance through and through.

The SPAC '08 performance of Shotgun while emotionally powerful (Dave's murdered sister being the subject matter) just doesn't have that same "pop" like the 9/23/06 version, the 8/26/07 or the 6/29/12 versions for that matter when it comes to a "complete song" feel.

[Sabres914]

You Never Know - 7.9.2003 - Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

This was released on the Central Park Bonus Disc.

Hard to beat this version IMO. The mix is just so clean. Dave's voice sounds great. Carter is on point especially with his intro.

[aeroshady]

Originally Posted by Sabres914

You Never Know - 7.9.2003 - Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

This was released on the Central Park Bonus Disc.

Hard to beat this version IMO. The mix is just so clean. Dave's voice sounds great. Carter is on point especially with his intro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4rJQqJvnwc

I always liked this version as well.

[Gravedigger789]

Originally Posted by aeroshady

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4rJQqJvnwc

I always liked this version as well.

Holy shit. Never heard this version before. The setting too is just...perfect lol. Damn. Thanks for sharing!

[jenhen27]

I'm going to echo Last Stop - Live in Chicago

Originally Posted by Skywalker1138

Crash Into Me - 12/31/96 (at least for me)
The Last Stop -12/7/98

There was no Last Stop on 12/7, did you mean 12/3, 12/5 or 12/8? Of the three, I prefer 12/3.

[Sabres914]

Originally Posted by aeroshady

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4rJQqJvnwc

I always liked this version as well.

Wow, incredible. Thank you for sharing! Was this 7.15.2002?

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Yep, that's my fave Bartender too...the energy in the break down is ridiculous and the vocals are so fucking money.

Watching it is even more fun:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpqQz6diMWI

Pretty much just go right to the 7:30 mark!

Those two wails at the 9:28 and 9:42 mark, doesn't get much better than that.

I've seen this video before but had to watch again, amazing!

[tbrem15]

Originally Posted by KevinTH

I urge you and anyone else to give 6/25/08 a listen. I have been pushing this version for almost 10 years I don't know if anyone has ever taken me up on it, but I highly suggest giving it a listen. Tim's solo is absolute fire and Carter plays off him so well. Then there's the extended outro and it sounds like the roof is going to blow off the place. It's impossible not to get goosebumps every time.

Originally Posted by Cscottrun

The Stone - 6/13/09 (SPAC)

https://youtu.be/liByn_3_ikM?t=6m11s

Just watch the next two minutes from where I linked from.

This is fantastic and probably the definitive, but LT8 and 7/31/10 could give it a run.

Also, Idea of You -- 5/25/13

BOWA -- LT2 or LT17 > RR95

[bigeyedpigs]

I have a version of so right on my ipod, I don't know the exact date but it's from the 06 tour. I always loved this version. Rashawns solo goes a bit elephanty but he does recover nicely. I'll try and figure out the date of the performance.

[tyler3440]

Jimi thing 9/13/00

[crashintonickdm]

Pfwyg: Lt08

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by tbrem15

This is fantastic and probably the definitive, but LT8 and 7/31/10 could give it a run.

Also, Idea of You -- 5/25/13

BOWA -- LT2 or LT17 > RR95

I was at the SPAC one and 7/31/10, both great but I liked SPAC version more

[miro_eight]

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

I was at the SPAC one and 7/31/10, both great but I liked SPAC version more

7/31/2010 is probably my most watched video on youtube. As for spac's version, dave's voice is not really in great shape. I think this version would not translate that epicly into a release, just like two step in the rain.

[crashintonickdm]

Does 7/31 have Elvis lyrics?

[crashintonickdm]

Edit: no

Version doesn't even stand out that much. Ants gathered before hand tho so I guess that helps the performance

[ToySoldier#34]

The WPB one is good, great fill by Carter where he usually starts going nuts but there are so many other versions where he does the same, Live in NYC and LT8 for example

[bigeyedpigs]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Yah Spoon studio is a monster, but I'll put 09.03.03 up against it, Carter on fire in that version more than any other I've heard.

Yup, that version is fantastic

[Skywalker1138]

Originally Posted by jenhen27

There was no Last Stop on 12/7, did you mean 12/3, 12/5 or 12/8? Of the three, I prefer 12/3.

yeah, I meant 12/8

[Todefy]

Originally Posted by bigeyedpigs

I have a version of so right on my ipod, I don't know the exact date but it's from the 06 tour. I always loved this version. Rashawns solo goes a bit elephanty but he does recover nicely. I'll try and figure out the date of the performance.

cracked me up haha

[sean52692]

Funny The Way It Is - 9/16/11 with the extended intro. Definitely one of the best versions ever, I wish they'd play that intro again.

[dpduke5173]

Originally Posted by sean52692

Funny The Way It Is - 9/16/11 with the extended intro. Definitely one of the best versions ever, I wish they'd play that intro again.

That one and Pittsburgh 2012 are great. Have they released one of them on any WH disc yet?