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Ans
Dec-17-2009, 23:01 GMT
Netherlands

Thanks for the link Mog. After listening to the youtube video of PG´s version of The Boy In The Bubble I wasn´t too sure about the project but listening to the podcast now I have to change my mind, this sounded much better, also the other song parts sounded interesting. What makes the project even more interesting is that the artists whose songs PG has recorded are returning the favour by each recording a song of PG which will be heard on a forthcoming companion volume, I´ll Scratch Yours. It will be very interesting to hear Paul´s version of Biko.

Ute  
Dec-20-2009, 16:04 GMT
Germany

I really appreciate Gabriels version of The Boy In The Bubble. Okay, it might be bare of its rhythm, but it´s definitely recognized as a Paul-Simon-Song, a performance I could imagine Paul Simon would consider to do by himself. Indeed, I think this is very special about this one song among of all the others. Bowie would never do this Heroes-Thing here like Gabriel done it.

Kerstin  
Dec-20-2009, 20:18 GMT
Germany

Where did you find the version. I just searched youtube, but couldn´t find it.

Ute
Dec-21-2009, 00:35 GMT
Germany

It´s a Podcast, not on YouTube. mog posted the link (above).

On YouTube there is another song from the "Scratch"-Album to be found. It´s "The Book Of Love" from Stephin Merritt/Magnetic Fields. On that Song there wasen´t much to change and the original might be more authentic, less pathetic.

Here is the link for this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q_JkwXoJLk&fea
ture=related

Andras
Dec-21-2009, 13:36 GMT
Hungary

Yes it is there indeed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieNICAT36pc&fea
ture=related

Kerstin
Dec-21-2009, 20:23 GMT
Germany

I hadn´t seen mog´s link, sorry. Thanks anyway. It´s an interesting version of the song, very quiet. I like it, but I prefer Paul´s version.

Proof
Dec-25-2009, 07:41 GMT
USA - United Staates America

Sorry, but that really sucks. A rock record with no drums?? Pass.

Ute
Jan-29-2010, 22:54 GMT
Germany

Final release dates of "Scratch my back":

UK/ Europe: 2/15/2010 EMI
Canada: 2/16/2010 Universal Music
USA: 3/02/2010 Real World Records


"...I´ll scratch yours"-project:

As it is already mentioned, Paul Simon will perform "Biko". First the track will be released as a "Digital 45" (double a-side)together with Gabriels version of "The Boy In The Bubble" on iTunes on one of the next 12 "full moon"s (within the next 12 month, no kidding). Which full moon it will be is unknown, yet. The first release will be the performance of Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields) next Saturday (1/30/2010).

Titles:
Merritt: "Not one of us"
Gabriel: "The book of Love"

Ans  
Jan-30-2010, 09:54 GMT
Netherlands

Thanks for the info Ute. I hope we don´t have to wait till the last full moon for the Simon/Gabriel digital 45.

Are you going to a concert from Peter Gabriel in Berlin? There are nice Ticket Packages, a bit pricey but you get to see the soundcheck, a very good seat, the album and a T-shirt.

http://womadshop.com/detail/573

Ute  
Jan-30-2010, 13:29 GMT
Germany

Hi Ans,
please don´t remind me!

Unfortunatly, I´m to short on either: time and money.

But a friend of mine will go. So at least I can expect a first-hand-report.

There is always a chance he will do some gigs later in Germany. And maybe that would be even better because he likes to perform on smaller locations.

Meanwhile there is a confirmation to some gigs in the States too next April. You will find that somewhere in the News of his HP.

mog
Jan-30-2010, 19:19 GMT
Unknown

Quite interesting album IMHO !

I am now proceeding to a 2nd listening.

BITB is finally a great achievement...very calming track, and it brings the listener to really focus on the amazing lyrics.

mog  
Feb-01-2010, 00:36 GMT
Unknown

You can hear Gabriel´s version of BITB on my blog, if you wish.

Just look for the post on the issue.

Ute  
Feb-06-2010, 20:49 GMT
Germany

Peter Gabriel Guides Us Through New Album Scratch My Back
The Quietus , January 28th, 2010 (song introductions by Nige Tassell):

excerpt:

´The Boy In The Bubble´

Another audacious choice and again the pace is near funereal and the arrangement sparse. Stripped of the bounce of Paul Simon’s original, the song takes on a contemplation and poignancy that wasn’t always apparent. When Peter sings, “These are the days of miracle and wonder”, the incredulity in his voice is nothing short of palpable.

Peter Gabriel: The second track in and it’s again one of my favourites, taken from Graceland which was a very big album for lots of people, which was full of joyful African exuberance. But what many people didn’t notice, and I didn’t at first realise, was what an extraordinary lyric this is. I think it’s one of the best rock/pop lyrics written in the last 25 years. It is quite dark and troubled and when you strip it back different layers are exposed. I received some good feedback from Paul by email this week saying much the same thing.

When I first talked to John about this song and the album in general I asked for very emotional, sparse arrangements - I really wanted for the songs and the words to speak.

This is probably the emptiest and stronger as a result. Paul is obviously one of the great American songwriters and has an amazing catalogue of wonderful material - great melodies and words. We discussed a few different tracks together and this was one of Paul’s top four recommendations.

Whole article will be found here:

http://thequietus.com/articles/03628-peter-gabriel
-on-new-album-scratch-my-back-review

Ute
Feb-28-2010, 14:41 GMT
Germany

It´s full moon again and indeed Paul Simons version of "Biko" is the second release of the "...I´ll scratch yours"-projekt today as a "Digital 45/ double-a-single" on iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-boy-in-bubble
-biko-single/id357350112

Titels:
Paul Simon: "Biko"
Gabriel: "The Boy In The Bubble"

Ans  
Feb-28-2010, 18:29 GMT
Netherlands

Fantastic version!

Thanks Ute, I didn´t expect it so soon :) Great guitar arrangement, great singing and I guess Mark Stewart is playing the Cello.

This is why Paul should stop touring with S&G and work on another solo album, heck, I never thought I would say this, if there is no inspiration for new songs Paul could do some great covers :)

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