Kanada Kev Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Just got a note about this one. Could be pretty good:http://www.cbc.ca/openingnight/Paul Simon tribute…Thursday, Feb. 1 at 9 p.m., CBC-TV’s Opening Night pays homage to the long and illustrious career of songwriter Paul Simon. We hear his music performed by Elvis Costello, Jim Cuddy, Colin James, Holly Cole, Daniel Lanois and Jamie Cullum. Later . . .Kanada Kev =8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sweet, thanks for the heads up.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Colin James doing Paul Simon?(vomits in mouth a little) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I think that Colin James is one of the most under-rated Canadian performers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) I think that Colin James is one of the most under-rated Canadian performers.I don't know much by him other than his radio hits. I remember hearing Colin on the radio last year sometime and he was jamming on his guitar playing material from his latest release that was heavy on the Blues. I was really impressed. I think this is it:http://www.colinjames.com/disc_llb3.phpI'd like to catch him live sometime. Edited February 1, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurry Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sweet, thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 see here for more info about the concert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I guess I just "pictured" this raspy blues voice (a la "I just came back - to say goodbye) doing The Boxer or something....perhaps I should be a little more open minded to such punishment, er new things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blane Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Wouldn't mind getting a copy of this if anyone records it (I haven't got a TV). I was at the show with friends and it would make a good gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I think that Colin James is one of the most under-rated Canadian performers.I don't know much by him other than his radio hits. I remember hearing Colin on the radio last year sometime and he was jamming on his guitar playing material from his latest release that was heavy on the Blues. I was really impressed. I think this is it:http://www.colinjames.com/disc_llb3.phpI'd like to catch him live sometime.I think I'll agree with Cully - Colin James is underrated. Get past some of the cheesier radio hits, and he's quite good.I saw him at the London Bluesfest about five years ago and I was almost surprised at how much I truly enjoyed his set. He's a hell of a guitar player - just ask Stevie Ray Vaughn, he'll tell you! Well, he would if he were alive, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Colin James is underrated.Yup. He also did a Little Big Band thing that was cool and his idol is SRV. A buddy of mine in 1997 went to an autograph signing at a cd store in Kingston and I asked him to get me a 'How about that Phil Lesh'Guess what? Buddy asked for it and Colin responded with "Isnt that the bass player for the Grateful Dead?"He then was reminded how much he wanted some Dead music and said to a 'handler' "Hey, go get every Dead cd here for me without duplicates" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks Kev................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Colin James is underrated.Yup. He also did a Little Big Band thing that was cool and his idol is SRV. A buddy of mine in 1997 went to an autograph signing at a cd store in Kingston and I asked him to get me a 'How about that Phil Lesh'Guess what? Buddy asked for it and Colin responded with "Isnt that the bass player for the Grateful Dead?"He then was reminded how much he wanted some Dead music and said to a 'handler' "Hey' date=' go get every Dead cd here for me without duplicates"[/quote']If I recall correctly, it was SRV who kind of "broke" Colin James. I think SRV was touring in Western Canada, and his opening band was stopped at the border, so when he asked for the "best local player" to open for him, and he got Colin James. Apparently SRV went on and on to everyone he met about how great Colin James was, which resulted in James getting a record deal.And yeah, the Little Big Band stuff is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 That was a good hour of TV! If you can believe it there were NO commercials. From what i remember - the guy who sang '50 ways to leave your lover' was terrible.The girl who sang Mrs. Robinson absolutly BUTCHERED the tune. what a horrible voice. Sam Roberts stole the show by a mile...wearing an appropriate African american style poncho, singing Call me Al. My only beef with that song is there was no bass solo. Aaaanyway. I thought this show was gonna be a documentary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 show setlist wasThe Obvious Child - Colin JamesCecilia - Colin JamesMrs. Robinson - Holly ColeKodachrome - Holly ColeMother and Child Reunion - Bedouin SoundclashPeace Like a River - Elvis CostelloAmerican Tune - Allen Toussaint and Elvis CostelloTake Me to the Mardi Gras - Zachary RichardAmerica - Michel RivardThe Boxer - Michel RivardHazy Shade of Winter - Ariane MoffattStill Crazy After all These Years - Jim CuddyHomeward Bound - Jim Cuddy and Kevin ParentMe and Julio Down by the Schoolyard - Kevin Parent50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Jamie CullumLoves Me Like a Rock - Jeri Brown and JB Pumped Singers of MontrealDiamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes - Jeri BrownLate in the Evening - Sam RobertsYou Can Call Me Al - Sam RobertsBridge over Troubled Water - Zachary RichardThe Sound of Silence - Daniel Lanoisonly a fraction of this made it onto the tv special though. although i didn't see it.did they show elvis and allen at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 the guy who sang '50 ways to leave your lover' was terrible.First off, Jamie Cullum was fantastic. I am so confused right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 CRAP I MISSED IT......boooo. double boooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I vaguely recal this setlist:Peace Like a River - Elvis Costello - (i'm pretty sure about this cause I don't remember seeing the other dude)Still Crazy After all These Years - Jim Cuddy50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Jamie CullumTake Me to the Mardi Gras - Zachary RichardCecilia - Colin JamesMrs. Robinson - Holly ColeMother and Child Reunion - Bedouin SoundclashThe Sound of Silence - Daniel Lanois (this was also not so hot)America - Michel RivardYou Can Call Me Al - Sam Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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