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by **nuwavedame** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:48 pm

Hi All:

Does anyone have any idea of the name of a new wave band that did a cover of Bowie's 'The Man who sold the world'? I hear it a lot on XM's Fred (the classic alternative station), however, the band's name is never listed. I really like this version and would love to find it. I would appreciate anyone's help.

Thanks!

by **cispas** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:24 pm

I presume it's not the cover by Nirvana that you heard?...

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by **bigwavedave** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:39 pm

Richard Barone of the Bongos did a version on his 1987 album "Cool Blue Halo". Not sure if this is the one you heard, but it pre-dates Nirvana's by about 6 years and sounds very similar in style.

by **nuwavedame** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:25 pm

@Cispas: No it wasn't the Nirvana version. The version I'm referring to was released probably a lot earlier than Nirvana's cover. Thanks, though.

@bigwavedave: I'll try to find this version to see if it's it. Thanks for responding.

by **cispas** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:38 pm

Hi again,
According to Discogs, Midge Ure also did a version of TMWSTW (1985, b-side of the If I Was 12").
[;)]

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by **Vyllies** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:01 am

Could be Apoptygma Berzerk - Mourn

but thats not new wave...[8D]

by **bambam** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:41 am

Some Covers of Bowies' "The Man Who Sold The World" are listed here....

http://www.secondhandsongs.com/song/594.html

http://www.coversproject.com/search?q=t ... +the+world

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by **nuwavedame** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:10 pm

[:D]

Thanks all for your replies and suggestions. Cispas, I'm trying to remember the voice of the person that sang the cover I'm referring to. It does sound a little like Midge Ure, but I'm not sure. I will certainly look into that.

Thanks again everyone.

by **Bitter Almonds** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:13 pm

<p align="justify">If it's not Nirvana's, then it's gotta be Midge Ure's. No other cover would even come close in recognition or airplay.

by **cispas** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:50 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by nuwavedame[/i]
<br>[:D]

Thanks all for your replies and suggestions. Cispas, I'm trying to remember the voice of the person that sang the cover I'm referring to. It does sound a little like Midge Ure, but I'm not sure. I will certainly look into that.

Thanks again everyone.
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Hi,
You'll find Midge Ure on this soundtrack on this fabulous blog :
http://isupplythecountrywithbutter.blog ... -1982.html
Thanks to I Supply The Country With Butter!!!!
[;)]

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by **nuwavedame** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:43 pm

[quote][i]Originally posted by cispas[/i]
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by nuwavedame[/i]
<br>[:D]

Thanks all for your replies and suggestions. Cispas, I'm trying to remember the voice of the person that sang the cover I'm referring to. It does sound a little like Midge Ure, but I'm not sure. I will certainly look into that.

Thanks again everyone.
[/quote]

Hi,
You'll find Midge Ure on this soundtrack on this fabulous blog :
http://isupplythecountrywithbutter.blog ... -1982.html
Thanks to I Supply The Country With Butter!!!!
[;)]

THAT'S IT!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH CISPAS. YOU ARE AWESOME. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I CERTAINLY OWE YOU ONE!! [:D][8D]

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