November 20, 2007

Hava Nagillah, Y'all


Bob Dylan's version, titled Talkin' Hava Negillah Blues, could very well be the most creative version of this song since it was written in 1918.

Dick Dale does a typical surf version which is also excellent.

There's also a great version played on a Hammond by Trio Hans Jansen, of which I can find no information, except that they might be Dutch.

Harry Belafonte's version is a classic, unlike the early 60's Swedish band, The Spotnicks, who pose and play on stage in space suits while covering American country songs (they sound really good).

Oh, man... I almost forgot the one with Elvis. This must be the fat, pill-poppin', dying on the shitter Elvis, and his equally drunk and high band.

I'll let you decide which one is the... best?

PLAY: Talkin' Hava Nagilah Blues - Bob Dylan
PLAY: Hava Nagilah - Dick Dale and His Deltones
PLAY: Hava Nagilah - Trio Hans Jansen
PLAY: Hava Nagilah - Harry Belafonte
PLAY: Hava Nagilah - The Spotnicks
PLAY: Hava Nagilah - (Fat) Elvis Presley
PLAY: Hava Nagilah - Ben Folds (live)

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