The Jayhawks- "Save It for a Rainy Day"
December 1, 2014 07:57:15
Save It for a Rainy Day, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/save-it-for-a-rainy-day
Save It for a Rainy Day by Lauren O'Connell, released 30 November 2014
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The Jayhawks- "Save It for a Rainy Day"

I've been really enjoying the Jayhawks' album "Rainy Day Music" lately. Couldn't resist singing this one. As always, zillions of thanks for your ears and support. Hope you dig it.

Lauren O'Connell

December 1, 2014 07:57:15

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William Smith You always cover songs from bands that sound pretty obscure (or maybe I dont have my finger on the pulse of indie music) how do you find such bands?! this cover is so killer!

December 4, 2014 05:56:54 · Reply

Lauren O'Connell Thanks! Years and years of mix CD's/playlists from friends.

December 6, 2014 01:33:41 · Reply

Jeffrey T. Smith a demo? sounds great the way it is

December 31, 2014 17:45:42 · Reply

David Mencarini Just catching up on stuff and enjoyed this song for the first time today. Nice job and good choice for a cover. Hard to miss on a Jayhawks song. Great band.

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"The Daylight Here" (Alternate Version)
January 19, 2015 22:52:42
Lauren O'Connell- &quot;The Daylight Here&quot; (NPR Tiny Desk Contest Entry)
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New version of an older tune, and my entry for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Written and performed by Lauren O'Connell Originally recorded as My Terrible Friend (w/ Nataly Dawn) for our EP &quot;Room fo...
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Heyo, I just recorded this song as my entry to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. If you know what's good for you, you're already familiar with the version I recorded with Nataly Dawn for our band My Terrible Friend. It's one of my favorites that I've written, so I decided to roll with it for my Tiny Desk submission. If you don't know what a Tiny Desk Concert is, look it up on YouTube. You will see a bunch of performances by every band I like. The winner of this contest gets to do one of those, so I thought I'd throw my hat in the ring. Actually, that sounds too casual. Entering an NPR contest as an independent musician is more like trying to stuff a sombrero into a subway car that's already totally full of hats. So, you know. I thought I'd do that. Thanks for listening and reading and all of the other verbs, Lauren

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Brian Peterson This is pretty amazing! Any chance you're playing it at the show later today?

January 20, 2015 16:20:22 · Reply

David Mencarini Quite beautiful.

January 20, 2015 18:06:48 · Reply

Jason Buchwitz Hauntingly beautiful

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Neil Young Cover- "Heart of Gold"
January 30, 2015 22:46:42
Heart of Gold, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/heart-of-gold
Heart of Gold by Lauren O'Connell, released 30 January 2015
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For my future box set, "Songs Your Dad Knows."

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David Mencarini Nice version. How about "Songs Your Dad Knows And You Should Too"

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Randy Schultz You HAD to play the age card huh? Just because I casually mentioned the Traveling Wilburys and Roy Orbison

February 3, 2015 22:04:57 · Reply

Neil From (Nelly Bravo TV) Great song thanks for sharing <3

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Big Star Cover- "Thirteen"
February 24, 2015 21:34:20
Thirteen, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/thirteen
Thirteen by Lauren O'Connell, released 24 February 2015
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I've loved this song since hearing Elliott Smith's version of it, which was prominently featured on a mix CD I got from a friend in 2007. (It was also on Elliott's album "New Moon," but I'd argue the mix CD was more significant.) I used to play it from time to time in my open mic days and it's never really gotten old, so I decided to lay it down over the weekend with some added guitar bits. Hope you like it, and thanks for yours ears, eyes, and interest as always. -Lauren

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February 24, 2015 21:34:20

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Tim Sessanna I love both the Big Star original and Elliott's cover (which I think I heard on the Thumbsucker soundtrack), and this is true to how I imagined you'd do it. :) Thanks Lauren <33

February 25, 2015 01:24:23 · Reply

David Mencarini Very nice version. I will have to seek out the Elliott Smith version. Big Star is a very under-appreciated band from the early 70's. Thanks Lauren.

February 25, 2015 12:55:05 · Reply

Sascha This is absolutely beautiful. I've always loved the other version.This site is amazing. I came here to make a pledge on the Amanda Palmer page and discovered you there, and am so excited and thankful to have <3

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Arcade Fire Cover
March 20, 2015 22:31:39
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels), by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/neighborhood-1-tunnels
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) by Lauren O'Connell, released 20 March 2015
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Heyo, Decided to roll with a newer classic this time around. It was supposed to be a super mellow cover, but I was having fun with some new toys, and it turned into something a little different. Hope you like it! On a related note, I see now that the decision to call my Bandcamp collection "Demos" was decidedly lacking in foresight. Live and learn, you guys. In any case, thanks as always for listening and supporting my work. You make me the happiest camper. Lauren

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lu3ke Gorgeous cover. Thanks, Lauren!

March 24, 2015 18:32:20 · Reply

Stephen Mesa Wow, this is incredibly done! I have listened to it many many times now. You've totally done it justice. Side note: this may sound absurd, but my brand new son was super fussy and crying when I turned this on and it mesmerized him! Your music is so magical it soothes crying babies!

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Chuck Rice A very nice cover. Thank you for sharing it with us, Lauren.

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New Randy Newman Cover- "I Think It's Going to Rain Today"
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I Think It's Going to Rain Today, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/i-think-its-going-to-rain-today
I Think It's Going to Rain Today by Lauren O'Connell, released 26 April 2015
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