The White Stripes — Seven Nation Army
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I'm gonna fight 'em off
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
behind a cigarette
And the message coming from my eyes
it says leave it alone
Don't want to hear about it
every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it from the Queen of England
to the hounds of hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear,
but that's what I'll do
And the feeling coming from my bones
it says find a home
I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forever more
I'm gonna work the straw,
make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm pleading, and I'm pleading,
and I'm pleading right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
and I will think no more
And the stains coming from my blood
tell me go back home
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
behind a cigarette
And the message coming from my eyes
it says leave it alone
Don't want to hear about it
every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it from the Queen of England
to the hounds of hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear,
but that's what I'll do
And the feeling coming from my bones
it says find a home
I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forever more
I'm gonna work the straw,
make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm pleading, and I'm pleading,
and I'm pleading right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
and I will think no more
And the stains coming from my blood
tell me go back home
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If this doesn't deserve a 10, what does?
danielcatania1 wrote:
All bios of this group should note the HUGE popularity of this tune's opening riff among sports fans. And it is not just soccer fans--I have heard the chant at other US sporting events!
A thank you to the Italian football fans that made this song so popular worldwide 
All bios of this group should note the HUGE popularity of this tune's opening riff among sports fans. And it is not just soccer fans--I have heard the chant at other US sporting events!
böse Gitarren
TURN IT UP!!!! 
And the SKALD cover is just as good!
And the SKALD cover is just as good!
"And the feeling coming from my bones it says find a home"
thumping drum beat
"The representative from California has the floor"
I keep hearing that every single time
8 for the song, 9 for becoming high in a soccer stadium.
idiot_wind wrote:
Username checks out
You gotta being kidding me! Jack White is a mediocre guitar player at best. Does not come close to Page, Beck, Clapton.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Username checks out
Queue wrote:
From the Wiki:
Although it sounds like a bass guitar (an instrument the group had never previously used), the sound is actually created by running Jack White's semi-acoustic, 1950s-style Kay Hollowbody guitar through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave.
Not quite an illusion, just some electronic FX to make Jack's guitar sound like a bass, and that's why you hear a bass line.
It doesn't actually sound like a bass guitar. Bass strings are so heavy and thick, they don't vibrate as freely as guitar strings and damp themselves quickly. Compare super-slinky guitar strings against thicker metal acoustic guitar strings.
You can hear the "melodic" sustained vibration of the guitar strings very clearly during the latter part of this song.
From the Wiki:
Although it sounds like a bass guitar (an instrument the group had never previously used), the sound is actually created by running Jack White's semi-acoustic, 1950s-style Kay Hollowbody guitar through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave.
Not quite an illusion, just some electronic FX to make Jack's guitar sound like a bass, and that's why you hear a bass line.
It doesn't actually sound like a bass guitar. Bass strings are so heavy and thick, they don't vibrate as freely as guitar strings and damp themselves quickly. Compare super-slinky guitar strings against thicker metal acoustic guitar strings.
You can hear the "melodic" sustained vibration of the guitar strings very clearly during the latter part of this song.
Is that a kazoo solo ?
7 -> 9
He’s genius.
On that album cover, it looks like Jack just finished bopping Meg with that white wiffle bat! She looks sad
......... she should call the 7N Army to bop Jack
......... she should call the 7N Army to bop Jack scrubbrush wrote:
Dear Mr. Wind.
I'm now the ripe old age of 51 so I think I can speak to this: You're wrong. There are still plenty of guitar players who, if they had been around between 1966 and 1978, would have been considered "gods". For example:
-Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine & tours with Bruce Springsteen)
-Jason Isbell (Solo and Drive By Truckers)
-Gary Clark Jr.
-Derek Trucks (Solo, with Amanda Shires and with Allman Brothers)
-Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
-Joe Bonamassa
Unfortunately, your argument is basically the same one we've been hearing from older generations since the beginning of time: "the music was better in my day!". I think that the truth is that guitar-based-rock is not a dominant force in popular music anymore so today's "great" guitar players are just not showcased in the same way they were in "our" day. You have to go look for them and RP does a great job of helping us old people find them.
I didn't truly believe the White Stripes only had two members until I saw them perform live in 2004. While Meg played the drums and sang 1 song (Meg is awesome by the way!) Jack ripped with his guitar while also playing the organ and singing. I wouldn't believe one person could do all that if I hadn't seen it myself. If that isn't being a talent, I don't know what is.
Dear Mr. Wind.
I'm now the ripe old age of 51 so I think I can speak to this: You're wrong. There are still plenty of guitar players who, if they had been around between 1966 and 1978, would have been considered "gods". For example:
-Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine & tours with Bruce Springsteen)
-Jason Isbell (Solo and Drive By Truckers)
-Gary Clark Jr.
-Derek Trucks (Solo, with Amanda Shires and with Allman Brothers)
-Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
-Joe Bonamassa
Unfortunately, your argument is basically the same one we've been hearing from older generations since the beginning of time: "the music was better in my day!". I think that the truth is that guitar-based-rock is not a dominant force in popular music anymore so today's "great" guitar players are just not showcased in the same way they were in "our" day. You have to go look for them and RP does a great job of helping us old people find them.
I didn't truly believe the White Stripes only had two members until I saw them perform live in 2004. While Meg played the drums and sang 1 song (Meg is awesome by the way!) Jack ripped with his guitar while also playing the organ and singing. I wouldn't believe one person could do all that if I hadn't seen it myself. If that isn't being a talent, I don't know what is.
My son did a rendition of this on Tuba for his middle school band concert solo.
I've been thinking there is the part:
'every single WORM got a story to tell'
'every single WORM got a story to tell'
A thank you to the Italian football fans that made this song so popular worldwide
Good Tune!
Ptijoc wrote:
South.
Have a pity! This song is the anthem af all the narrowminded supporter from all Europe. I can't stand it anymore this, lalalalala la la... I thought I was safe on Radioparadise, where the damn! must i go?
South.
all people from Europe are narrowminded? you are disqualifiying yourself... 😂
I like the guitar... but of course: I am from Europe! 😂
There are people who like the cover better. That's scary!
Ptijoc wrote:
Just one supporter? That's too bad!
Have a pity! This song is the anthem af all the narrowminded supporter from all Europe. I can't stand it anymore this, lalalalala la la... I thought I was safe on Radioparadise, where the damn! must i go?
Just one supporter? That's too bad!
Yes, yes yes!!
Ptijoc wrote:
Sure this is not WS's fault, do you realize this simple concept?
Have a pity! This song is the anthem af all the narrowminded supporter from all Europe. I can't stand it anymore this, lalalalala la la... I thought I was safe on Radioparadise, where the damn! must i go?
Sure this is not WS's fault, do you realize this simple concept?
Ptijoc wrote:
Ummm, just PSD? >|
Have a pity! This song is the anthem af all the narrowminded supporter from all Europe. I can't stand it anymore this, lalalalala la la... I thought I was safe on Radioparadise, where the damn! must i go?
Ummm, just PSD? >|
Have a pity! This song is the anthem af all the narrowminded supporter from all Europe. I can't stand it anymore this, lalalalala la la... I thought I was safe on Radioparadise, where the damn! must i go?
Please go check with Jack did in SNL with only a couple days notice...
What scrubbrush said.
idiot_wind wrote:
Dear Mr. Wind.
I'm now the ripe old age of 51 so I think I can speak to this: You're wrong. There are still plenty of guitar players who, if they had been around between 1966 and 1978, would have been considered "gods". For example:
-Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine & tours with Bruce Springsteen)
-Jason Isbell (Solo and Drive By Truckers)
-Gary Clark Jr.
-Derek Trucks (Solo, with Amanda Shires and with Allman Brothers)
-Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
-Joe Bonamassa
Unfortunately, your argument is basically the same one we've been hearing from older generations since the beginning of time: "the music was better in my day!". I think that the truth is that guitar-based-rock is not a dominant force in popular music anymore so today's "great" guitar players are just not showcased in the same way they were in "our" day. You have to go look for them and RP does a great job of helping us old people find them.
You gotta being kidding me! Jack White is a mediocre guitar player at best. Does not come close to Page, Beck, Clapton.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Dear Mr. Wind.
I'm now the ripe old age of 51 so I think I can speak to this: You're wrong. There are still plenty of guitar players who, if they had been around between 1966 and 1978, would have been considered "gods". For example:
-Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine & tours with Bruce Springsteen)
-Jason Isbell (Solo and Drive By Truckers)
-Gary Clark Jr.
-Derek Trucks (Solo, with Amanda Shires and with Allman Brothers)
-Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
-Joe Bonamassa
Unfortunately, your argument is basically the same one we've been hearing from older generations since the beginning of time: "the music was better in my day!". I think that the truth is that guitar-based-rock is not a dominant force in popular music anymore so today's "great" guitar players are just not showcased in the same way they were in "our" day. You have to go look for them and RP does a great job of helping us old people find them.
jelgator wrote:
I watched it and thanks for the tip. Wow, just amazing how good they were.
Search for their performance of this at the Grammy's. With Death Letter. Oh, brother.
I think Jack knows where the Crossroads is.
I think Jack knows where the Crossroads is.
I watched it and thanks for the tip. Wow, just amazing how good they were.
Search for their performance of this at the Grammy's. With Death Letter. Oh, brother.
I think Jack knows where the Crossroads is.
I think Jack knows where the Crossroads is.
worldbeatboy wrote:
thank God for garages!
who let jack w out of his garage?
thank God for garages!
Queue wrote:
From the Wiki:
Although it sounds like a bass guitar (an instrument the group had never previously used), the sound is actually created by running Jack White's semi-acoustic, 1950s-style Kay Hollowbody guitar through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave.
Not quite an illusion, just some electronic FX to make Jack's guitar sound like a bass, and that's why you hear a bass line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EySo-9Saobo
He is telling it here by himself. (Next to him sit Jimmy Page and the Edge.)
From the Wiki:
Although it sounds like a bass guitar (an instrument the group had never previously used), the sound is actually created by running Jack White's semi-acoustic, 1950s-style Kay Hollowbody guitar through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave.
Not quite an illusion, just some electronic FX to make Jack's guitar sound like a bass, and that's why you hear a bass line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EySo-9Saobo
He is telling it here by himself. (Next to him sit Jimmy Page and the Edge.)
Queue wrote:
From the Wiki:
Although it sounds like a bass guitar (an instrument the group had never previously used), the sound is actually created by running Jack White's semi-acoustic, 1950s-style Kay Hollowbody guitar through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave.
Not quite an illusion, just some electronic FX to make Jack's guitar sound like a bass, and that's why you hear a bass line.
Thanks for the share, and I think it's pretty cool how he used the FX to "make" a new instrument....I'm a fan...call it an 8 (though the Ben L'oncle version of this tune is a 9 to me) - Long Live RP and musical creativity!!
From the Wiki:
Although it sounds like a bass guitar (an instrument the group had never previously used), the sound is actually created by running Jack White's semi-acoustic, 1950s-style Kay Hollowbody guitar through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave.
Not quite an illusion, just some electronic FX to make Jack's guitar sound like a bass, and that's why you hear a bass line.
Thanks for the share, and I think it's pretty cool how he used the FX to "make" a new instrument....I'm a fan...call it an 8 (though the Ben L'oncle version of this tune is a 9 to me) - Long Live RP and musical creativity!!
countyman wrote:
Morphine did in a song which the title escapes me at this time.
Maybe you're thinking of True Dreams of Wichita by Soul Coughing. They're both downbeat, low register vocalists.
Morphine did in a song which the title escapes me at this time.
Maybe you're thinking of True Dreams of Wichita by Soul Coughing. They're both downbeat, low register vocalists.
who let jack w out of his garage? clearly a rock star in a four block radius in some suburban track of bungalows. few songs will force me to turn off RP. mission accomplished today.
littleRoom wrote:
From the Wiki:
Although it sounds like a bass guitar (an instrument the group had never previously used), the sound is actually created by running Jack White's semi-acoustic, 1950s-style Kay Hollowbody guitar through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave.
Not quite an illusion, just some electronic FX to make Jack's guitar sound like a bass, and that's why you hear a bass line.
nu-GFX wrote:
This is some incredible work on the bass. Quite understated but yet amazing! I don't like the White Stripes that much, but this song is pretty cool.
That's funny because there is no base guitar on the song. There is no base player in the White Stripes and Jack White doesn't play the base guitar anywhere on this album. It's an illusion!! Or whatever you would call an illusion of the ear.
From the Wiki:
Although it sounds like a bass guitar (an instrument the group had never previously used), the sound is actually created by running Jack White's semi-acoustic, 1950s-style Kay Hollowbody guitar through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave.
Not quite an illusion, just some electronic FX to make Jack's guitar sound like a bass, and that's why you hear a bass line.
idiot_wind wrote:
I truly believe what you a saying is a closed minded statement! while guitar playing is important the over all style of the song is important as well. this song for example is not about guitar, it's about the drive of the song. If Jack White were to break out in some kind of Page like guitar solo it would not fit in this song. Not all music has to have the long drawn out over played guitar riffs ,Which at times quite frankly annoys me. Perhaps new music now a days isn't as guitar driven as it use to be. You truly are closing yourself off to some wonderful music!!
You gotta being kidding me! Jack White is a mediocre guitar player at best. Does not come close to Page, Beck, Clapton.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
I truly believe what you a saying is a closed minded statement! while guitar playing is important the over all style of the song is important as well. this song for example is not about guitar, it's about the drive of the song. If Jack White were to break out in some kind of Page like guitar solo it would not fit in this song. Not all music has to have the long drawn out over played guitar riffs ,Which at times quite frankly annoys me. Perhaps new music now a days isn't as guitar driven as it use to be. You truly are closing yourself off to some wonderful music!!
I was having a dream about this song this morning as I struggled to go back to sleep for one more hour before getting out of bed. Very tedious. Like a Chantax dream.
fredriley wrote:
So this is where they got it from! Used in a few football chants over here in UK too.
Oh, Jeremy Corbyn... 
So this is where they got it from! Used in a few football chants over here in UK too. flyboy wrote:
I have to go to Wichita next week for work. Not my favorite place. Looking forward to some good BBQ though. At least better than you can get here in the Great White North.
Every time I do go to Wichita this song gets stuck in my head on the plane ride down, whether I heard it recently or not. "Going to Wichita..." Why yes, yes I am going to Wichita.
I too grew up in Wichita....great place to grow up and leave! "Jack Straw" another good shout out to Wichita!
I have to go to Wichita next week for work. Not my favorite place. Looking forward to some good BBQ though. At least better than you can get here in the Great White North.
Every time I do go to Wichita this song gets stuck in my head on the plane ride down, whether I heard it recently or not. "Going to Wichita..." Why yes, yes I am going to Wichita.
I too grew up in Wichita....great place to grow up and leave! "Jack Straw" another good shout out to Wichita!
Oh, Jeremy Corbyn...
idiot_wind wrote:
Watch "It Might Get Loud" and then re-consider.
You gotta being kidding me! Jack White is a mediocre guitar player at best. Does not come close to Page, Beck, Clapton.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Watch "It Might Get Loud" and then re-consider.
Dosequis wrote:
That's the funniest thing I've read today. (I hope he wasn't serious....)
Jack White!?! Average guitarist at best.
That's the funniest thing I've read today. (I hope he wasn't serious....) Cool...I love AC/DC!!
Ummm...this is AC/DC...right?
Ummm...this is AC/DC...right?
Larrygrrl wrote:
I have to go to Wichita next week for work. Not my favorite place. Looking forward to some good BBQ though. At least better than you can get here in the Great White North.
Every time I do go to Wichita this song gets stuck in my head on the plane ride down, whether I heard it recently or not. "Going to Wichita..." Why yes, yes I am going to Wichita.
I give props to anyone who can work the word "Wichita" into lyrics of a great song. I grew up in Wichita, KS and it kinda sucked. It needs all the help it can....
I have to go to Wichita next week for work. Not my favorite place. Looking forward to some good BBQ though. At least better than you can get here in the Great White North.
Every time I do go to Wichita this song gets stuck in my head on the plane ride down, whether I heard it recently or not. "Going to Wichita..." Why yes, yes I am going to Wichita.
Always a fun song!
Back in the '90s, Jack White played drums in Goober and the Peas, a little-known cowpunk band from Detroit. The band was known for its dark, offbeat sense of humor.
My favorite tune is Hot Women (Cold Beer):
I love hot hot women
And I love cold beer
I like hot hot women and cold cold beer
I love red hot women and ice cold beer
Yeeoh!
Gotta love a song with lyrics like that!
My favorite tune is Hot Women (Cold Beer):
I love hot hot women
And I love cold beer
I like hot hot women and cold cold beer
I love red hot women and ice cold beer
Yeeoh!
Gotta love a song with lyrics like that!
Dosequis wrote:
Idiotwind, do you have 2 accounts?
Jack White!?! Average guitarist at best.
Idiotwind, do you have 2 accounts?
porcupinemeat wrote:
that was fun,
but did Jack get royalties?
Seven Nation Army from a cruise ship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTlTxFio6DY
that was fun,
but did Jack get royalties?
Seven Nation Army from a cruise ship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTlTxFio6DY
countyman wrote:
Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell, from quite a few years back. It's a very beautiful song.
Morphine did in a song which the title escapes me at this time.
Larrygrrl wrote:
I give props to anyone who can work the word "Wichita" into lyrics of a great song. I grew up in Wichita, KS and it kinda sucked. It needs all the help it can....
Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell, from quite a few years back. It's a very beautiful song.
countyman wrote:
I taught I saw a puddy cat in Witchata ! lol
Morphine did in a song which the title escapes me at this time.
Larrygrrl wrote:
I give props to anyone who can work the word "Wichita" into lyrics of a great song. I grew up in Wichita, KS and it kinda sucked. It needs all the help it can....
I taught I saw a puddy cat in Witchata ! lol
Morphine did in a song which the title escapes me at this time.
Larrygrrl wrote:
I give props to anyone who can work the word "Wichita" into lyrics of a great song. I grew up in Wichita, KS and it kinda sucked. It needs all the help it can....
Now that's rock and roll!
Steely_D wrote:
With him, it's about tonality and attitude. True he doesn't do Satriani-like fluid runs, but he's actually Eno-like in his thoughts about style/sound/structure.
Even to the point of the color scheme of the band: red, white, black. Three things are more stable, like a stool. Vocals, guitar, drums: three things.
He's someone that's more thoughtful than your average guitar god.
yep,
and an 8 from me
With him, it's about tonality and attitude. True he doesn't do Satriani-like fluid runs, but he's actually Eno-like in his thoughts about style/sound/structure.
Even to the point of the color scheme of the band: red, white, black. Three things are more stable, like a stool. Vocals, guitar, drums: three things.
He's someone that's more thoughtful than your average guitar god.
yep,
and an 8 from me
Dosequis wrote:
With him, it's about tonality and attitude. True he doesn't do Satriani-like fluid runs, but he's actually Eno-like in his thoughts about style/sound/structure.
Even to the point of the color scheme of the band: red, white, black. Three things are more stable, like a stool. Vocals, guitar, drums: three things.
He's someone that's more thoughtful than your average guitar god.
Jack White!?! Average guitarist at best.
With him, it's about tonality and attitude. True he doesn't do Satriani-like fluid runs, but he's actually Eno-like in his thoughts about style/sound/structure.
Even to the point of the color scheme of the band: red, white, black. Three things are more stable, like a stool. Vocals, guitar, drums: three things.
He's someone that's more thoughtful than your average guitar god.
flyboy wrote:
You should watch "It Might Get Loud." Jack White holds his own on there with Jimmy Page. They also had the Edge on there, but you can ignore that part.
Thanks. Great documentary indeed.Here is the youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNqu4_pG44M
You should watch "It Might Get Loud." Jack White holds his own on there with Jimmy Page. They also had the Edge on there, but you can ignore that part.
Thanks. Great documentary indeed.Here is the youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNqu4_pG44M
flyboy wrote:
You should watch "It Might Get Loud." Jack White holds his own on there with Jimmy Page. They also had the Edge on there, but you can ignore that part.
Jack White!?! Average guitarist at best.
You should watch "It Might Get Loud." Jack White holds his own on there with Jimmy Page. They also had the Edge on there, but you can ignore that part.
idiot_wind wrote:
Not necessary to prove your RP handle, but thanks nonetheless.
You gotta being kidding me! Jack White is a mediocre guitar player at best. Does not come close to Page, Beck, Clapton.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Not necessary to prove your RP handle, but thanks nonetheless.
e_b wrote:
a lot earlier, like 02 or 03
2008, I don't think so....earlier
a lot earlier, like 02 or 03
2008, I don't think so....earlier
idiot_wind wrote:
You should watch "It Might Get Loud." Jack White holds his own on there with Jimmy Page. They also had the Edge on there, but you can ignore that part.
You gotta being kidding me! Jack White is a mediocre guitar player at best. Does not come close to Page, Beck, Clapton.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
You should watch "It Might Get Loud." Jack White holds his own on there with Jimmy Page. They also had the Edge on there, but you can ignore that part.
Album released in 2003, not 2008...
Absolutely love this one. Maybe because I have a thing for bass lines... But this one was on every single MP3 player since I was...well, for a very long time :D
dwhayslett wrote:
You are not the Voice Of The Authority That Decides What Is Good Rock And Roll. You have an opinion. That's all. Get over yourself.
Second that, dwhayslett. His is a viewpoint which suggests RnR was BEST in MY generation and anyone new or young cannot even come close. Really? I guess he shares Homer Simpsons belief..."why do we need new bands, rock n roll attained perfection in 1974!"
You are not the Voice Of The Authority That Decides What Is Good Rock And Roll. You have an opinion. That's all. Get over yourself.
Second that, dwhayslett. His is a viewpoint which suggests RnR was BEST in MY generation and anyone new or young cannot even come close. Really? I guess he shares Homer Simpsons belief..."why do we need new bands, rock n roll attained perfection in 1974!"
I don't know the White Stripes much, but if this track is anything to go by the guitarist is only average and no way up there with the greats.
A good tune nonetheless
A good tune nonetheless
idiot_wind wrote:
You are not the Voice Of The Authority That Decides What Is Good Rock And Roll. You have an opinion. That's all. Get over yourself.
You gotta being kidding me! Jack White is a mediocre guitar player at best. Does not come close to Page, Beck, Clapton.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
You are not the Voice Of The Authority That Decides What Is Good Rock And Roll. You have an opinion. That's all. Get over yourself.
To me this sounds like a cheap imitation of Cream. Irritating.
Maybe if I was in a bar and tad buzzed... who knows.
Maybe if I was in a bar and tad buzzed... who knows.
You gotta being kidding me! Jack White is a mediocre guitar player at best. Does not come close to Page, Beck, Clapton.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Look, there is a HUGE void of young (under 50 years old) RnR guitar players. Any average young player that stumbles into that void, gets anointed by people under 50. Sames applies to the guy with the Foo Fighters.
So you all please quit anointing these average guitar players. They are not that good. Geeeeeeeez.
Relayer wrote:
Honestly, how did Edge ever get onto that documentary? Should have called it, " Two FREAKING guitar gods and that guy from U2."
misterbearbaby wrote:
You might be thinking about "It Might Get Loud" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1229360/), a documentary movie with Jimmy Page (awesome!), Jack White (awesome!) and The Edge (meh). Very cool movie.
Jack White is quite the amazing guitar player. There's some cheezy video with him and Clapton and maybe Jeff Beck (IIRC) and he manages to hold his own against those maestros. WS is a "band" with nothing clearly going for it and yet this is absolutely a killer cut. Howdeydoit?
You might be thinking about "It Might Get Loud" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1229360/), a documentary movie with Jimmy Page (awesome!), Jack White (awesome!) and The Edge (meh). Very cool movie.
Honestly, how did Edge ever get onto that documentary? Should have called it, " Two FREAKING guitar gods and that guy from U2."
Larrygrrl wrote:
You just made Jimmy Webb's eyes well up with pride!
I give props to anyone who can work the word "Wichita" into lyrics of a great song. I grew up in Wichita, KS and it kinda sucked. It needs all the help it can....
You just made Jimmy Webb's eyes well up with pride!
Jack White and the electric guitar were made for each other.
Larrygrrl wrote:
You must have been giddy about this -
I give props to anyone who can work the word "Wichita" into lyrics of a great song. I grew up in Wichita, KS and it kinda sucked. It needs all the help it can....
You must have been giddy about this -
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
The riff gets played to death by a wide range of recorded instruments and voices at sports arenas and stadia all over the United States.
That is absolutely no justification for giving a low rating to the original and wonderous version of this rock and roll classic.
9
The riff gets played to death at OSU football games. That's probably why I gave it a 5. And I thought it was AC/DC up until about 2010. AC/DC was no longer amusing to me after the age of about 15.
The riff gets played to death by a wide range of recorded instruments and voices at sports arenas and stadia all over the United States.
That is absolutely no justification for giving a low rating to the original and wonderous version of this rock and roll classic.
9
The riff gets played to death at OSU football games. That's probably why I gave it a 5. And I thought it was AC/DC up until about 2010. AC/DC was no longer amusing to me after the age of about 15.
git ya somma that.. 
Mighty! 
misterbearbaby wrote:
You might be thinking about "It Might Get Loud" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1229360/), a documentary movie with Jimmy Page (awesome!), Jack White (awesome!) and The Edge (meh). Very cool movie.
Jack White is quite the amazing guitar player. There's some cheezy video with him and Clapton and maybe Jeff Beck (IIRC) and he manages to hold his own against those maestros. WS is a "band" with nothing clearly going for it and yet this is absolutely a killer cut. Howdeydoit?
You might be thinking about "It Might Get Loud" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1229360/), a documentary movie with Jimmy Page (awesome!), Jack White (awesome!) and The Edge (meh). Very cool movie.
treatment_bound wrote:
WOW!!!
11 years later, this song seems to be getting bigger, if that's possible:
https://www.avclub.com/article/simplicity-gave-the-white-stripes-an-unlikely-spor-201025
11 years later, this song seems to be getting bigger, if that's possible:
https://www.avclub.com/article/simplicity-gave-the-white-stripes-an-unlikely-spor-201025
Jack White is quite the amazing guitar player. There's some cheezy video with him and Clapton and maybe Jeff Beck (IIRC) and he manages to hold his own against those maestros. WS is a "band" with nothing clearly going for it and yet this is absolutely a killer cut. Howdeydoit?
Good song.
11 years later, this song seems to be getting bigger, if that's possible:
https://www.avclub.com/article/simplicity-gave-the-white-stripes-an-unlikely-spor-201025
Larrygrrl wrote:
I give props to anyone who can work the word "Wichita" into lyrics of a great song. I grew up in Wichita, KS and it kinda sucked. It needs all the help it can....
...so that must mean, you dig "Jack Straw" by the Grateful Dead?
as the verse goes:
Jack Straw from Wichita cut his buddy down,
And dug for him a shallow grave and laid his body down.
Half a mile from Tucson, by the morning light,
One man gone and another to go, my old buddy you're moving much too slow.
Larrygrrl wrote:
Yeah. that line always makes me smile
I give props to anyone who can work the word "Wichita" into lyrics of a great song. I grew up in Wichita, KS and it kinda sucked. It needs all the help it can....
Yeah. that line always makes me smile
Are you a sports fan? Those seven notes on the bass which are the signature of this song are now a widespread chant at US sporting events. The whole crowd goes "Whooa-wha-uh-uh-wha-whoa-oooh". Pretty cool.
Yes, good song for morning fog. I loved hearing this live.
I give props to anyone who can work the word "Wichita" into lyrics of a great song. I grew up in Wichita, KS and it kinda sucked. It needs all the help it can....
Proclivities wrote:
hi·lar·i·ous
hi·lar·i·ous
/hÉËle(É)rÄÉs/
Adjective
Extremely amusing.Boisterously merry.
Wake up - a solid 9.
Great song
Great song
Not totally sure about this...but I'm likin' it. Something about that driving beat.
idiot_wind wrote:
music is like wine, keep drinking while let some bottles to get older...or maybe we listen to different radio stations :) Cheers !
C'mon man, it's Seven Nation Army not any song !
This is OK. But only OK.
What we have today (Jack W, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Linkin Park) ain't no comparison to Led, Stones, Dylan, Allman, EC, Little Feat, Pink Floyd, Dead, Yes, Who, Spingsteen, etc, etc, etc.
R n R is dead.
What we have today (Jack W, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Linkin Park) ain't no comparison to Led, Stones, Dylan, Allman, EC, Little Feat, Pink Floyd, Dead, Yes, Who, Spingsteen, etc, etc, etc.
R n R is dead.
music is like wine, keep drinking while let some bottles to get older...or maybe we listen to different radio stations :) Cheers !
C'mon man, it's Seven Nation Army not any song !
this just hits me right today. I'm raising my rating from an 8 up to a 9
This is OK. But only OK.
What we have today (Jack W, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Linkin Park) ain't no comparison to Led, Stones, Dylan, Allman, EC, Little Feat, Pink Floyd, Dead, Yes, Who, Spingsteen, etc, etc, etc.
R n R is dead.
What we have today (Jack W, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Linkin Park) ain't no comparison to Led, Stones, Dylan, Allman, EC, Little Feat, Pink Floyd, Dead, Yes, Who, Spingsteen, etc, etc, etc.
R n R is dead.
I saw Jack a few months ago on his solo tour. Awesome musician live.
El Stinko!
stunix wrote:
When performing on the Grammys to support this album, Jack launched into a jaw-dropping 2 to 3 minute solo that I describe to friends to this day.
I would use the word "quaint". neither are the master of the instrament, but together they reach for something truly awe inspiring and just about get it. not bad at all for just two kids.
When performing on the Grammys to support this album, Jack launched into a jaw-dropping 2 to 3 minute solo that I describe to friends to this day.
ericconrad wrote:
I remember it being popularized at Euro 2008...
Epic riff. This song reminds me of Oktoberfest 2009. This opening riff has become a universal soccer chant, screamed by drunk hooligans all over Europe and beyond.
8->9 for the riff, the memories, and the beer.
8->9 for the riff, the memories, and the beer.
I remember it being popularized at Euro 2008...
In my day to learnt Louie Louie as your first guitar lick, then I think it became Smoke on the Water, now I am hearing this one. Play on.
In some small measure the neanderthal drumming sorta makes this one. Love Ben L'Oncle Soul's cover.
I would use the word "quaint". neither are the master of the instrament, but together they reach for something truly awe inspiring and just about get it. not bad at all for just two kids.
djengs wrote:
AC/DC wishes they were this good
AC/DC wishes they were this good
Love me some White Stripes , crucify me, not down w/ this one
Drove through Wichita a couple months ago. Put this song on and hit the repeat button all the way through. :D
There's a cool bit in It Might Get Loud where The Edge asks Jack White how he came about developing the lick at the beginning of this song. Then we see Jack, The Edge and Jimmy Page all jamming on Seven Nation Army. Great movie. Worth watching.
Am I the only one hearing the song layered twice?
Snazzy!!!!!
rpdevotee wrote:
AC/DC wishes they were this good
COOL! I love AC/DC!!!
This is AC/DC...right?
This is AC/DC...right?
AC/DC wishes they were this good
Epic
COOL! I love AC/DC!!!
This is AC/DC...right?
This is AC/DC...right?
Epic riff. This song reminds me of Oktoberfest 2009. This opening riff has become a universal soccer chant, screamed by drunk hooligans all over Europe and beyond.
8->9 for the riff, the memories, and the beer.
8->9 for the riff, the memories, and the beer.
Some good references to this when Jack White was on the Colbert report this week...
Saw them play this twice in concert. One of the best rock tunes of any era. Too bad they are no more.
1wolfy wrote:
It is F1 wrote:
That would be Grammy Award winning "kazoo playing." Sounds like someone doesn't appreciate Jack White's underlying riff on his Kay Hollowbody guitar run through a Digitech Whammy pedal set down an octave. Me? I dig it.
Sounds like frickin' kazoo playing.
That would be Grammy Award winning "kazoo playing." Sounds like someone doesn't appreciate Jack White's underlying riff on his Kay Hollowbody guitar run through a Digitech Whammy pedal set down an octave. Me? I dig it.