Comments on: Coverville 327: The Paul Weller Cover Story

By: Craig Contardi

Craig Contardi — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:07:51 +0000

Brian – Wanted to let you know this show solved an ongoing mystery in my musical life.

When I was much much younger I saw a live performance on TV of a song with the strongest hook – very similar to The Beatles’ Taxman but for some reason better. I went away from the experience recalling it was Elvis Costello for some reason, and I’ve been trying to find out the name of the song ever since by searching his catalog.

When I heard the opening song of this episode (Start!), I realized right away I had the wrong skinny British legend Thanks a LOT, I now can be at peace with this.

-Craig

By: Camille

Camille — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 17:48:31 +0000

I love you Brian, only you could butcher Ted Leo + The Pharmacists name and album so bad and still make it sound completely professional. Keep on rockin’!

By: Dan Klass

Dan Klass — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:50:39 +0000

GREAT show. I'd forgotten about that wonderful Morrissey version of "Entertainment." Hope I still have that one.

Thanks for the heads up about the greatest hits. I'll have to check out the track list. I still don't have The Gift on CD. I know, bad boy. I will have to check out Stanley Road after reading Wayne's comment. I stopped buying the solo stuff after #3 (WildWood?).

Sorry, but I can't think of any other Paul Weller songs I'd like to hear covered...

The Bitterest Pill (I Never Had to Swallow)

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:56:46 +0000

Under The Covers, with Emm Griner and Danny Michel, was, unfortunately, a one of holiday (Victoria Day) special. Managed to catch the last half of the show. Great.

http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/index.jsp?program=Under+The+Covers

By: nat

nat — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:20:47 +0000

FABULOUS to hear this Paul WEller cover story!! I don’t know why he’s so underrated here in the US.

By: Imelda

Imelda — Thu, 31 May 2007 19:22:52 +0000

Oh my gosh Brian! You found The Wonder Stuff! I loved them!! What great memories you always seem to conjure up! Thank you!

By: campaigner

campaigner — Thu, 31 May 2007 10:47:51 +0000

Thanks for doing a whole show dedicated to the Modfather.
Love it.

By: Wayne From The UK

Wayne From The UK — Wed, 30 May 2007 13:54:56 +0000

Thank you Brian – Wonderful – worth the wait!

No “Bitterest Pill (I ever had to swallow)” on that compilation though? That was a big hit here – got to number 2.

The best Weller album by a country mile is “Stanley Road” IMO. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Wonderful on vinyl too!