Music Appreciation

ItsjustMe

(11,293 posts) Fri Apr 5, 2024, 01:00 AM Apr 5

Beyonc - JOLENE

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Beyonc - JOLENE (Original Post) ItsjustMe Apr 5 OP

lyrics changes are not an improvement. dolly will makes lots of $$ off it tho nt msongs Apr 5 #1

' ItsjustMe Apr 5 #3

It's great! rubbersole Apr 5 #2

It's done well salin Apr 5 #4

I like the power Beyonce's lyrics communicate. Demobrat Apr 5 #5

I am glad that Dolly is pleased. SamKnause Apr 5 #6

Nope. joshdawg Apr 5 #7

My two cents Dukuskutu Apr 5 #8

msongs

(67,542 posts)

1. lyrics changes are not an improvement. dolly will makes lots of $$ off it tho nt

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 01:17 AM

Apr 5

ItsjustMe

(11,293 posts)

3. '

Reply to msongs (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 01:41 AM

Apr 5

Link to tweet

rubbersole

(6,793 posts)

2. It's great!

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 01:39 AM

Apr 5

First time I've heard it. Thanks for posting.

salin

(48,955 posts)

4. It's done well

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 02:25 AM

Apr 5

I think the lyrics reflect these fighting times, and it's much less passive (the original was in the 70s, I think.)

That said, I prefer Lil Nas X's cover. He captured the emotions in an amazing way.

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Demobrat

(9,074 posts)

5. I like the power Beyonce's lyrics communicate.

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 03:30 AM

Apr 5

But her voice can’t compare to Dolly’s. Not even close.

SamKnause

(13,126 posts)

6. I am glad that Dolly is pleased.

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 03:48 AM

Apr 5

Different taste for different people.

I would be sad if it was my song.

I don't like anything about it.

joshdawg

(2,655 posts)

7. Nope.

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 05:45 AM

Apr 5

Just nope.

Dukuskutu

(11 posts)

8. My two cents

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 08:32 AM

Apr 5

Nothing compares to the original. I don’t mind artist taking some creative license when covering other artist’s songs but, to me, this did not work.

Miley Cyrus does a really nice cover of “Jolene”.
For what it’s worth.

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