TWO TREMENDOUSLY OVERLOOKED TRACKS
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According to Bandcamp, as of today, May 15, 2025, I am the only person who has bought either of these two records; and it is a major pity. They are terrific, each in its own way.

More Than Words
by Extreme [Actually by Carolyn Mehta]

https://missmehta.bandcamp.com/track/more-than-words

"More Than Words" by Carolyn Mehta is a cover of a massive 1990 Extreme hit sung very prettily. The Extreme single was playing somewhere in the world 24/7 for months. While this is a cover, it differs from the original Extreme version mainly by being sung in female voices. (Even if done with overdubbing, it still features melody and harmony voices.) In one short passage, it reminds of circa-1970 Beach Boys harmony. I would not want to be without "More Than Words" by Carolyn Mehta. Five Stars for beautiful singing.
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I'm Looking Through You
from Next To You by Jenny Reynolds

https://jennyreynolds1.bandcamp.com/track/im-looking-through-you

"I'm Looking Through You" by Jenny Reynolds is not a cover but rather it is an interpretation. I remember Jenny Reynolds as a singer-songwriter in and around Boston probably in the early 2000s. This recording of a greatly neglected Beatles song shows her to have made herself into a real song stylist. Web searches seem to show that this is Reynolds' most streamed track and it ought to sell. Five Stars for artistic growth and for giving a new look to a mid-60s song. It is a wonderful match of song and singer.

: #1960smusic #1990smusic #2000smusic #bandcamp #beatles #carolynmehta #extreme #extremeband #extremetheband #imlookingthroughyou #jennyreynolds #morethanwords #music #musicfeed #musicnews #singersongwriter #thebeatles :

More Than Words, by Extreme

track by Extreme

Carolyn Mehta

I put on "III Sides to Every Story" (1992) by Extreme this morning as I made breakfast, for reasons. Figured it was doubly appropriate today. (Waves arms)

#ExtremeBand

Inspired by Bettencourt's enthusiasm for musical expression. Just got tickets for my brother and me to their NJ show in August. And #LivingColour are opening! #Extreme #ExtremeBand Interview: https://youtu.be/sYpKg6HR1z8
The Nuno Bettencourt Interview

YouTube

この曲は Nuno のこれまでのソロとか他プロジェクトのバラードの雰囲気が #extremeband に逆輸入された感じがする

Extreme - "Other Side Of The Rainbow" (Official Video) - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx_b5nytSWA

Extreme - "Other Side Of The Rainbow" (Official Video)

YouTube

Extreme released two new songs today -- #Rebel and Banshee. Definitely sounds like the good old school rock album Bettencourt said they were going for.

Music video for #Rebel on youtube: https://youtu.be/UovFzN373vs

#Extreme #ExtremeBand

Extreme - "#Rebel" (Official Music Video)

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Extreme has a new single out -- "Rise" -- and they will release an album in June! So great to hear something new from them. I think it's one that fans will enjoy. If you're not a fan, check it out just for the sake of Bettencourt's guitar solo.

https://youtu.be/iJ_AOIbj8AA

#Music #ExtremeBand #HairMetal #GlamRock #HardRock #FunkMetal

Extreme - "Rise" (Official Video)

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