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by **Analogue** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:43 pm

What is your favourite 'unplugged' version of a new wave song. Whether it be an acoustic or orchestral studio version or a stripped-down alternate live version.

Of late, the unplugged version of Alphaville's 'Forever Young' from 'Dreamscapes' is definitely one of mine. I also think 'A Soulful Re-recording' of 'I Believe' by Tears For Fears falls into this category. A far superior version to the one on 'Songs From The Big Chair', IMHO.

by **buffalochipz** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 12:24 am

An great acoustic version of "Wouldn't It Be Good" appears on Nik Kershaw's album To Be Frank as well as a hidden bonus track at the end of the 15 Minutes CD.

by **mygreen** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:04 pm

I don't think I would really call them new wave but I just loved 10,000
Maniacs unplugged version of “Because the night”. Natalie Merchant has such an incredible sounding voice! It's too bad she left the group - they WERE cool!

by **waukena** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:32 pm

The little kid singing 'Career Opportunities' on side 5 or 6 of The Clash's Sandanista is fabulous...

by **ru480s2** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:30 pm

I was watching a movie awhile back (I thought it was Reality Bites, I guess it wasn't). And started singing along to a song, I didn't recognize. Then I clued in, that it was an acoustic version of Tears for Fears' Mad World. Now, I just need to know who s

by **waukena** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:39 pm

Michael Andrews does an acoustic verion of 'Mad World' in Donnie Darko...is that it?

by **rewind** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:29 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by waukena[/i]
<br>Michael Andrews does an acoustic verion of 'Mad World' in Donnie Darko...is that it?
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by **mygreen** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:48 am

Yaz- Nobody's diary.
Good call - That would be so cool. That song would be perfect for an unplugged version!

by **ru480s2** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:09 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by waukena[/i]
<br>Michael Andrews does an acoustic verion of 'Mad World' in Donnie Darko...is that it?
<hr he

by **Rubbeet921** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:19 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by mygreen[/i]
<br>...I just loved 10,000 Maniacs unplugged version of “Because the night”. Natalie Merchant ha

by **daveruby** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:04 am

I've got a couple shows of Squeeze unplugged that are pretty great. Also, the box set of Costello/Nieve from the mid 90's is excellent.

Website · by **Natephish** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:38 am

The Cure's MTV Unplugged and acoustic bonus disc on Greatest Hits were both wonderful. You can beat acoustic Just Like Heaven. You just can't.

by **raserx** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:04 am

Easy.....Personal Jesus! That acoustic version is awsome.

by **KYYX4ever** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:14 am

wow,
i never thought about acoustic NW songs before. And I've never heard of any of these. The only one I think I'v heard is Duran Duran's "The Chauffer", AND IT IS REALLY GOOD!

by **geoffolehane** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 1:47 am

I love Gary Numan's piano instrumental version of "Down in the Park."

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