Topic: New Tab Postings
"Baby Ran" was the first 54-40 song I ever heard, and it continues to be among my favourites of theirs now. The song originally appeared on the band's 1986 self-titled album. I had that album on vinyl, but my vinyl collection has long since been retired. About a year ago I was putting together a variety playlist of songs by Canadian bands to burn onto a CD. So I went to an mp3 site in search of "Baby Ran". I had no problem finding it; it's on the band's greatest hits package Radio Love Songs: The Singles Collection (pictured). I was surprised, however, to discover that that CD had a re-recorded version of the song. I wanted the original. The site didn't have the album 54-40, though, so it seemed the original wasn't available.I think it's mostly just a matter of familiarity. I had always known the other version, so I liked it better. But the two are really very similar (although guitar solo parts are different), and I like the re-done recording, too. For the tab I listed both albums at the top, but be aware that the version tabbed here is the one from Radio Love Songs. Regardless of which version, it's just one of those irresistably catchy power pop songs. I saw the band at The Diamond in Toronto when they were touring behind the 54-40 album, and it was a great show.
I had to look around a bit to find the re-recorded version (that the tab is based on) online. You can hear it here:
http://www.imeem.com/people/pECoAD//music/D6gwbuyd/5440_baby_ran/
The video features the original version of the song, and can be seen/heard here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbquA796WJQ
Posted by planet/zerofret
at 2:13 AM EDT
Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:27 AM EDT
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Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:27 AM EDT
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