March 24, 2008
Song: “Happy For Me,” the other take
The version of “Happy For Me” which appears on Save You From Yourself is more-or-less the original version I’ve been messing around with since, oh, about 2003. The version below is from 2005, recorded for the 3-song EP I made for my big rawkin’ birthday show.
Whereas the CD version is relaxed with a hint of alt-country swing, this alternate take is faster, more driving, more straight-ahead pop. I had a hard time deciding which one would end up on the CD, and eventually decided the original was more — interesting? Dynamic? I dunno, I like them both. Choose your favorite.
You can find the lyrics on the newly-minted song page for the original version.
(Fun fact: Jim noticed that I sound a lot like Kevin from Better Than Ezra during the “somehowwww” parts of the coda.)
Génial comme toujours ;D