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I admit complete ignorance here - I don't recall ever hearing the original.
Re: electronica cover of "Elusive Butterfly"
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:39 am
by menright
BK - the original is a kinda schlocky folk-rock-pop confection with an arrangement from Jack Nitzche. It charted at #5 here in the States (in 1966) and was an even bigger hit in your stomping ground: a #2 for five weeks on the Australian charts.
I am so old that I still remember it very well, and it's sobering to realize I've been playing it for 50 years. I used to do a punk version in NYC clubs back in the 80s; thanks to DP I've upgraded that to this most recent version. I know it's stupid but I love stupid pop, especially when I can do something fun with it.
talk to ya!
Re: electronica cover of "Elusive Butterfly"
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:51 am
by terrybritton
Mike, I have to ask: are you copping the mug shot of the Pusher Robot from the Terrible Secret of Space on your Singularity album cover here?
(OK, yes, I loved the original Flash version...)
Terry
Re: electronica cover of "Elusive Butterfly"
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:51 pm
by menright
Damn, I'm outed. I hope this doesn't put a crimp in worldwide robot domination!
Re: electronica cover of "Elusive Butterfly"
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 10:27 pm
by terrybritton
This tune has been going through my head a lot over the last few months, actually. It is a lovely piece, IMHO, and it is awesome that you did a cover of it. I may pick up the inspiration from you to try a cover of it as well.
A lot of nice stuff at your Soundcloud page, Mike!
(You've got another follower.)
Terry
Re: electronica cover of "Elusive Butterfly"
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:35 pm
by menright
Thanks for the kind words,Terry! Look forward to hearing your cover!
