Sing Your Life Open Mike

Sing Your Life The Second Axing hosted an open mike (April through August 2003) anow-closed bar in Gurnee called Ustabees called Sing Your Life, where they play songs at the beginning, end and between performers during their Tuesday night shows.

The Secong Axing When there are a variety of bands, The Second Axing only played and records a few covers. On some evenings, however, they got the change to perform a concert filled with old songs.




    Check out poetry tracks from the CD Sing Your Life, downloadable through iTunes.
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life


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Sing Your Life - the poetry CD


live from Sing Your Life performances,
in an ArtistFirst.com Internet Radio interview 11/06/03:

More than we should have and Scars 97
real audio (5 minutes, 2 seconds)
mp3 file (5 minutes, 2 seconds)

Following are clips from past recorded Sing Your Life songs played, so choose the concert you would like to hear samples from:
August 19, 2003 August 12, 2003
August 5, 2003 July 29, 2003 July 22, 2003
July 8, 2003 July 1, 2003 June 24, 2003
June 10, 2003 June 3, 2003 May 27, 2003
May 6, 2003 April 29, 2003 April 22, 2003
April 15, 2003 April 8, 2003 April 1, 2003


...or select the song of your choice below.
These are the songs covered at Sing Your Life, sorted alphabetically (with a recording date listed):
the poem Accounts For The Need Of Gun Control
and the song Black Boys on Mopeds

August 19, 2003
All Along the Watchtower
June 24, 2003
America
August 5, 2003
America
August 12, 2003
American Life
July 8, 2003
American Life
July 22, 2003
Anarchy in the U.K.
May 6, 2003
the poem Andrew Hettinger
and the song One Headlight

August 19, 2003
A Question of Lust
July 8, 2003
A Question of Lust
August 12, 2003
the poem Athena and I Am Not A Pretty Girl
August 19, 2003
Beat It
April 22, 2003
Beat It
May 6, 2003
Beat It
August 5, 2003
Beat It
April 29, 2003
Billie Jean
April 29, 2003
Bitter Creek
July 1, 2003
Black Boys On Mopeds
July 22, 2003
Black Boys On Mopeds
July 29, 2003
Boys Don’t Cry
April 22, 2003
Boys Don’t Cry
April 29, 2003
Broken Hearted Man
June 24, 2003
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime
July 29, 2003
Cage and Aquarium
August 5, 2003
Come As You Are
May 6, 2003
Coming Back To You
May 27, 2003
Condemnation
May 27, 2003
A cover from John...
June 24, 2003
Criminal
May 27, 2003
Criminal
July 22, 2003
Criminal
July 29, 2003
Dangerous
July 8, 2003
Dangerous
August 12, 2003
Day for night
August 5, 2003
Day To Night
August 12, 2003
Dreamlike State
May 27, 2003
Dreamlike State
August 12, 2003
Dressed in Black
May 27, 2003
Dressed in Black
July 1, 2003
Enjoy The Silence
August 12, 2003
Freedom ‘90
April 22, 2003
Freedom ‘90
April 29, 2003
Freedom ‘90
May 6, 2003
Freedom ‘90
July 1, 2003
the poem Headache
June 24, 2003
Hell
August 5, 2003
I Am Not A Pretty Girl
July 22, 2003
I Am Not A Pretty Girl
July 29, 2003
I Believe
August 5, 2003
I Love Rock and Roll
April 22, 2003
I Love Rock and Roll
April 29, 2003
I Love Rock ‘n Roll
May 6, 2003
I Need You
May 6, 2003
I Need You
July 29, 2003
I Need You
August 12, 2003
I Need You and the 2 poems
The Measuring Scale and
A Socially Accepted Target

July 1, 2003
I Need You
July 1, 2003
I Need You Around
July 1, 2003
I Need You Around
May 27, 2003
It Doesn’t Matter Two
May 27, 2003
the poem I Want
and the song American Life

August 19, 2003
I Will Survive
May 6, 2003
Judas
June 3, 2003
Like a Prayer
June 24, 2003
London
April 29, 2003
London
May 6, 2003
London
June 24, 2003
London and
the poem Me Or Him

July 1, 2003
London
July 29, 2003
London
August 12, 2003
Love Is Stronger Than Death
May 27, 2003
Love Is StrongerThan Death
July 29, 2003
Loverman
May 6, 2003
Loverman
July 29, 2003
Loverman
August 12, 2003
Lucky Ball and Chain
August 5, 2003
Magic Carpet Ride
August 5, 2003
the poem More Than We Should Have
August 5, 2003
My Love For You Will Stay The Same
August 19, 2003
the poem New To Chicago
June 24, 2003
the poem Once Wanted You As My Friend
and the song Criminal

August 19, 2003
Personal Jesus
May 6, 2003
a little Pink Floyd instrumental
August 5, 2003
A Place in Hell
(For Me and My Friends)

May 6, 2003
part of the song Plush
April 29, 2003
Plush
April 22, 2003
Plush
May 6, 2003
Plush
July 29, 2003
the poem Realistic Dreams
July 1, 2003
the poem Resurrecting the Dead
July 1, 2003
Right Down the Line
May 6, 2003
Right Down The Line
July 22, 2003
the poem Scars 1997
August 5, 2003
Shake the Disease
July 8, 2003
Similar Features
July 22, 2003
Similar Features
July 29, 2003
Sing Your Life
April 1, 2003
Sing Your Life
April 22, 2003
Sing Your Life
April 29, 2003
Sing Your Life
May 6, 2003
Sing Your Life
May 27, 2003
Sing Your Life
June 3, 2003
Sing Your Life
June 10, 2003
Sing Your Life
June 24, 2003
Sing Your Life
July 1, 2003
Sing Your Life
July 8, 2003
Sing Your Life
July 22, 2003
Sing Your Life
July 29, 2003
Sing Your Life
August 5, 2003
Sing Your Life
August 12, 2003
Sing Your Life
August 19, 2003
Slow Emotion Replay
June 3, 2003
Someday You’ll Call My Name
April 22, 2003
Someday You’ll Call My Name
April 29, 2003
Something To Save
May 27, 2003
Stayin’ Alive
May 6, 2003
Stripped
July 8, 2003
Tangled up in Blue
June 24, 2003
Tangled Up In Blue
July 1, 2003
Tangled up in Blue
August 5, 2003
Tangled Up In Blue
July 29, 2003
The Ballad of John and Yoko
April 22, 2003
The Ballad of John and Yoko
April 29, 2003
The Ballad of John and Yoko
May 6, 2003
The Bottom Line
practice set May 6, 2003
The Bottom Line
May 6, 2003
The MFV Sucks Medley
June 10, 2003
These Boots are Made for Walkin’
April 1, 2003
These Boots Are Made For Walking
July 29, 2003
These Boots are Made For Walking
May 6, 2003
the poem The State of the Nation
April 29, 2003
part of the song The Way
April 29, 2003
The Way
April 22, 2003
The Way
May 6, 2003
the poem They Never Ask Me
and the song Similar Features

August 19, 2003
Under The Milky Way
June 3, 2003v
Under The Milky Way
June 10, 2003
Under The Milky Way
and the poem Packing

July 1, 2003
Under the Milky Way
July 29, 2003
Vintage Wine
August 19, 2003
Waiting
April 1, 2003
Waiting
May 6, 2003
Waiting, right after the song
Waiting For That Day

June 24, 2003
Waiting and the poem
Taking out the Brain

July 1, 2003
Waiting
July 1, 2003
Waiting For That Day
June 3, 2003
Walking In My Shoes
July 1, 2003
Washing of the Water
April 22, 2003
Washing of the Water
July 29, 2003
Washing of the Water
April 29, 2003
What It’s Like
April 29, 2003
What She Said
May 6, 2003
What She Said
June 10, 2003
What She Said
June 24, 2003
What She Said
July 1, 2003
What’s Up
July 29, 2003
What We Need In Life
August 19, 2003
World Leader Pretend
April 22, 2003
World Leader Pretend
April 29, 2003
World Leader Pretend
July 22, 2003
World Leader Pretend
July 29, 2003


The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeAugust 19, 2003

originally by Morrissey
this version 1:46
Sing Your Life mp3 file
poem originally by
Angel of Logan

song originally by Madonna

this version 5:53
the poem I Want
and the song American Life
mp3 file
sample above,
or order poem
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - I Want
poem originally by
Angel of Logan

song originally by Sinead O’Connor

this version 5:39
the poem Accounts for the Need of Gun Control
and the song Black Boys on Mopeds</TD>
mp3 file
sample above,
or order poem
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Accounts for the Need of Gun Control
poem originally by
Angel of Logan

song originally by Fiona Appleby

this version by 5:09by
the poem Once Wanted You As My Friend
and the song Criminalby
mp3 file
sample above,
or order poem
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Once Wanted You As My Friend
poem originally by
Angel of Logan

song originally by Ani DiFrancoby

this version 5:09
the poem Athena
and the song I Am Not A Pretty Girl
mp3 file
sample above,
or order poem
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Athena
song originally by Mom’s Favorite Vase
this version 4:18
What We Need In Life mp3 file
sample above,
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live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - What We Need In Life
poem originally by
Angel of Logan

song originally by the Wallflowers

this version 8:50
the poem Andrew Hettinger
and the song One Headlight
mp3 file
sample above,
or order poem
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Andrew Hettinger
song originally by Mom’s Favorite Vase
this version 3:14
My Love For You
Will Stay The Same
mp3 file
sample above,
or order this
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - My Love for You Will Stay the Same
song originally by Feedback
and also covered by Mom’s Favorite Vase

this version 4:03
Vintage Wine mp3 file
sample above,
or order this
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Vintage Wine
poem originally by
Angel of Logan

song originally by Melissa Etheridge

this version 5:41
the poem They Never Ask Me
and the song Similar Features
mp3 file
sample above,
or order poem
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - They Never Ask Me


The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeAugust 12, 2003

originally by Morrissey
this version 1:27
Sing Your Life mp3 file
originally by Bree Sharp
this version 2:55
America mp3 file
originally by Depeche Mode
this version 4:14
A Question of Lust mp3 file
originally by Depeche Mode
this version 2:11
Dangerous mp3 file
originally by Matthew Sweet
this version 2:51
Day To Night mp3 file
originally by George Michael
this version 2:30
Waiting mp3 file
originally by the Eurythmics
this version 3:10
I Need You mp3 file
originally by Erasure
this version 4:26
Dreamlike State mp3 file
font color="purple" size="-1">originally by Depeche Mode
this version 2:46
Enjoy The Silence mp3 file
originally by the Smiths
this version 1:57
London mp3 file
originally by Metallica
this version 5:14
Loverman mp3 file


The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeAugust 5, 2003

Upon a request for a Michael Jackson song, The Second Axing started this show with a different song, before moving to the intro melody. This show also contains a few poetry readings, as requested by audience members.

originally by Michael Jackson
this version 2:43
Beat It mp3 file
originally by Morrissey
this version 1:38
Sing Your Life mp3 file
originally by
Bree Sharp

this version 2:49
America mp3 file
originally by They Might Be Giants
this version 1:15
Cage and Aquarium mp3 file
originally by Matthew Sweet
this version 2:32
Day for night mp3 file
originally by the Squirrel Nut Zippers
this version 3:35
Hell mp3 file
originally by the Angel of Logan
this version 2:53
a poetry reading:
The State of the Nation
mp3 file
sample above,
or order this
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - The State of the Nation
originally by the Angel of Logan
this version 3:32
a poetry reading: Scars 1997 mp3 file
sample above,
or order this
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Scars '97
originally by Bob Dillon
this version 5:44
John’s solo performance:
Tangled up in Blue
mp3 file
originally by Pink Floyd
this version 1:07
John’s solo performance:
a little
Pink Floyd instrumental
mp3 file
originally by REM
this version 3:59
I Believe mp3 file
originally by the Angel of Logan
this version 1:35
a poetry reading:
More Than We Should Have
mp3 file
originally by They Might Be Giants
this version 3:05
Lucky Ball and Chain mp3 file
originally by Steppenwolf
this version 2:21
Magic Carpet Ride mp3 file


The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeJuly 29, 2003

originally by Morrissey
this version 1:24, 1.2 meg
Sing Your Life mp3 file
originally by Peter Gabriel
this version 3:44, 3.4 meg
Washing of the Water mp3 file
originally by 4 Non Blondes
this version 3:26, 3.1 meg
What’s Up mp3 file
originally by The The
this version 4:41, 4.3 meg
Love Is StrongerThan Death mp3 file
originally by Sinead O’Connor
this version 3:02, 2.7 meg
Black Boys On Mopeds mp3 file
originally by Fiona Apple
this version 3:02, 2.7 meg
Criminal mp3 file
originally by Ani DiFranco
this version 3:32, 3.2 meg
I Am Not A Pretty Girl mp3 file
originally by Yip Harburg and Jay Gorney
this version 3:32, 3.2 meg
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime mp3 file
originally by Metallica
this version 5:09, 4.7 meg
Loverman mp3 file
originally by Everlast
this version 4:32, 4.1 meg
Plush mp3 file
originally by Melissa Etheridge
this version 4:12, 3.8 meg
Similar Features mp3 file
originally by the Eurythmics
this version 2:42, 2.4 meg
I Need You mp3 file
a solo by John:
originally by Bob Dillon
this version 5:35, 5.1 meg
Tangled Up In Blue mp3 file
originally by the Smiths
this version 1:37, 1.4 meg
London mp3 file
originally by R.E.M.
this version 3:53, 3.5 meg
World Leader Pretend mp3 file
originally by The Church
this version 4:06, 3.7 meg
Under the Milky Way mp3 file
originally by Nancy Sinatra
this version 2:03, 1.8 meg
These Boots Are Made For Walking mp3 file


The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeJuly 22, 2003

A week after the All Star game. The Second Axing performed for a larger audience before people had to leave...

originally by Morrissey Sing Your Life 1:29
mp3 file
originally by Fiona Apple Criminal 3:10
mp3 file
originally by Ani DiFranco I Am Not A Pretty Girl 3:49
mp3 file
originally by Sinead O’Connor Black Boys On Mopeds 3:12
mp3 file
originally by Madonna American Life 3:59
mp3 file
originally by Melissa Etheridge Similar Features 4:31
mp3 file
originally by REM World Leader Pretend 4:02
mp3 file
originally by Jerry Rafferty Right Down The Line 3:55
mp3 file


The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeJuly 8, 2003

Because of an electrical storm and tornado watches, This show was done at Ustabee’s without using amps or microphones.

originally by Morrissey Sing Your Life 1:22
mp3 file
originally by Madonna American Life 3:57
mp3 file
originally by Depeche Mode A Question of Lust 3:57
mp3 file
originally by Depeche Mode Dangerous 2:28
mp3 file
originally by Depeche Mode Shake the Disease 2:47
mp3 file
originally by Depeche Mode a faded and raw recording of
Stripped
2:13
mp3 file


The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeJuly 1, 2003

Poetry was mixed with music during this set.

originally by Morrissey Sing Your Life 1:40
mp3 file
1.5 meg
the song originally by George Michael, the poem originally by Angel of Logan the song Waiting
and the poem
Taking Out The Brain
4:13
mp3 file
sample above,
or order the poem live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Taking Out the Brain
originally by the Smoking Popes I Need You Around 3:48
mp3 file
3.5 meg
originally by the Smiths What She Said 2:26
mp3 file
2.2 meg
the song originally by the Eurythmics, the 2 poems originally by Angel of Logan the song I Need You
and the 2 poems
The Measuring Scale and A Socially Accepted Target
6:32
mp3 file
sample above,
or order poems
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - The Measuring Scale, and a Socially Accepted Target
originally by Depeche Mode Dressed in Black 2:27
mp3 file
2.3 meg
the song originally by the Church, the poem originally by Angel of Logan</TD> the song Under The Milky Way
and the poem
Packing
5:15
mp3 file
sample above,
or order the poem live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Packing
originally by George Michael Freedom ‘90 6:43
mp3 file
6.2 meg
originally by Bob Dillon, performed entirely by Johnny Jump-Up Tangled Up In Blue 6:08
mp3 file
5.6 meg
originally by Depeche Mode Walking In My Shoes 4:13
mp3 file
3.9 meg
poem originally by Angel of Logan, music by Johnny Jump-Up poetry set to music:
Resurrecting the Dead
1:55
mp3 file
sample above,
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live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Resurrecting the Dead
originally by the Eagles, performed entirely by Johnny Jump-Up Bitter Creek 3:25>
mp3 file
3.1 meg
the song originally by the Smiths, the poem originally by Angel of Logan> the song London>
and the poem
Me Or Him
2:48>
mp3 file
sample above,
or order the poem live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Me or Him
poem originally by Angel of Logan, music by Johnny Jump-Up poetry set to music:
Realistic Dreams
2:02>
mp3 file
sample above,
or order this
live thru iTunes:
Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Realistic Dreams

The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeJune 24, 2003

This performance was cut short, but these are the first eleven tracks.

originally by Morrissey Sing Your Life mp3 file
1:29
two songs, both originally by George Michael Waiting For That Day, right into Waiting mp3 file
7:08
originally by the Angel of Logan Headache mp3 file
sample above,
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Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Headache
originally by the Smiths What She Said mp3 file
2:06
a cover John did on his own Broken Hearted Man mp3 file
2:25
a cover John did on his own All Along the Watchtower mp3 file
2:13
a cover John did on his own Wow! One more cover from John... mp3 file
1:39
originally by Madonna Like a Prayer
Sung entirely in a harmony voice
mp3 file
3:21
originally by The Smiths London mp3 file
1:25
originally by the Angel of Logan New To Chicago mp3 file
sample above,
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Janet Kuypers & John Yotko - Sing Your Life - Newt to Chicago
a cover John did on his own Tangled up in Blue mp3 file
5:29

The last two tracks were not recorded; maybe they’ll play the songs in a future show...


The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeJune 10, 2003

The entire set was not recorded, but here are a few songs from the evening.

originally by Morrissey Sing Your Life mp3 file
1:17
originally by Mom’s Favorite Vase, The Eurythmics, George Michael and the Smiths (the expanded mix)
The MFV Sucks Medley

five songs performed by Mom’s Favorite Vase, close to the entirety of each song:
1. My Love For You Will Stay The Same (Mom’s Favorite Vase),
2. I Need You (The Eurythmics),
3. What We Need In Life (Mom’s Favorite Vase),
4. Waiting (George Michael), and
5. London (the Smiths).
mp3 file
10:38
originally by The Smiths What She Said mp3 file
2:27
originally by the Church Under The Milky Way mp3 file
4:28


The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeJune 3, 2003

A few new tracks...

originally by Morrissey Sing Your Life mp3 file
1:
originally by George Michael Waiting For That Day mp3 file
4:12
Judas mp3 file
2:57
originally by the Church Under The Milky Way mp3 file
4:27
originally by The The Slow Emotion Replay mp3 file
3:16


the Ustabees show
Sing Your Life
May 27, 2003
The Second Axing
Back from a two week break, they played their older covers
that were never played at Sing Your Life before...

originally by George Michael
originally by Morrissey Sing Your Life mp3 file
1:25
Something To Save mp3 file
2:53
originally by Leonard Cohen Coming Back To You mp3 file
3:15
originally by Depeche Mode Condemnation mp3 file
2:21
originally by Fiona Apple Criminal mp3 file
2:51
originally by Erasure Dreamlike State mp3 file
3:38
originally by Depeche Mode Dressed in Black mp3 file
2:23
originally by The Smoking Popes I Need You Around mp3 file
3:22
originally by Depeche Mode It Doesn’t Matter Two mp3 file
1:56
originally by The The Love Is Stronger Than Death mp3 file
4:24

The Second Axing

the Ustabees show Sing Your LifeMay 6, 2003

The night before their three-year wedding anniversary, these two performed a ton of songs.
originally by Depeche Mode Practicing before the show started, they ran through this song quietly, one octave lower:
The Bottom Line
mp3 file
3:32
originally by Morrissey from the beginning of the show:
Sing Your Life
1:18
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
1:16
originally by Morrissey A Place in Hell
(For Me and My Friends)
1:38
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
1:38
originally by the SexPistols Anarchy in the U.K. 2:28
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:27
originally by Michael Jackson Beat It 2:36
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:33
originally by Nirvana Come As You Are 3:02
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
3:02
originally by George Michael with the ending cut short for this recording:
Freedom ‘90
5:39
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
5:40
originally by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts I Love Rock ‘n Roll 2:39
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:39
originally by the Eurythmics I Need You 2:36
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:35
originally by Gloria Gaynor a mellow version, all sung on a lower key:
I Will Survive
2:23
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:23
originally by the Smiths London 1:28
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
1:26
originally by Metallica Loverman 4:44
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
4:39
originally by Depeche Mode singing it only in the back-up vocals:
Personal Jesus
2:58
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:56
originally by the Stone Temple Pilots Plush 4:30
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
4:30
originally by Gerry Rafferty Right Down the Line 4:30
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
4:30
originally by the Bee Gees Stayin’ Alive 3:39
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
3:39
originally by the Beatles The Ballad of John and Yoko 2:40
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:40
originally by Depeche Mode The Bottom Line 3:32
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
3:32
originally by Everlast The Way 2:25
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:25
originally by George Michael Waiting 2:18
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:18
originally by the Smiths What She Said 2:01
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:01
originally by Nancy Sinatra and last, but most definitely not least:
These Boots are Made For Walking
2:02
mp3 file
A stripped, cleaner mix with most of the appplause pulled:
mp3 file
2:02


The Second Axing

Songs live at the Ustabees show
Sing Your LifeApril 29, 2003

Sing Your Life originally by Morrissey mp3 file
1:13
Beat It originally by Michael Jackson mp3 file
2:40
Freedom ‘90 originally by George Michael mp3 file
the full mix, 5:48
mp3 file
the raw mix, 5:48
Washing of the Water originally by Peter Gabriel mp3 file
3:39
What It’s Like originally by Everlast mp3 file
5:01
Boys Don’t Cry originally by The Cure mp3 file
2:30
Billie Jean originally by Michael Jackson mp3 file
3:14
World Leader Pretend originally by REM mp3 file
the Back Up mix, 3:48

mp3 file
the mix with Two Voices, 3:48

mp3 file
The Raw Mix, 3:48
Someday You’ll Call My Name originally by Hank Williams Sr. mp3 file
2:24
I Love Rock and Roll originally by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts mp3 file
2:43
part of the song The Way originally by Fastball mp3 file
1:13
London originally by The Smiths mp3 file
1:26
The Ballad of John and Yoko originally by The Beatles mp3 file
2:31
part of the song Plush originally by the Stone Temple Pilots mp3 file
1:41
/TD>

The Second Axing

April 22, 2003:

Sing Your Life originally by Morrissey mp3 file
1:17
Boys Don’t Cry originally by The Cure mp3 file
2:23
World Leader Pretend originally by REM mp3 file
3:55
Beat It originally by Michael Jackson mp3 file
2:31
Washing of the Water originally by Peter Gabriel mp3 file
3:32
I Love Rock and Roll originally by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts mp3 file
2:25
Someday You’ll Call My Name originally by Hank Williams Sr. mp3 file
2:22
Plush originally by the Stone Temple Pilots mp3 file
4:30
The Ballad of John and Yoko originally by the Beatles mp3 file
2:29
The Way originally by Everlast mp3 file
2:35
Freedom ‘90 originally by George Michael mp3 file
6:25


Singing with the fishes...

April 1, 2003:

listen to recording from The Second Axing first Open mike performance At Ustabee’s

Sing Your Life
(“Sing Your Axe...” -- Johnny Jump-Up)
originally by Morrissey mp3 file
1:18
These Boots are Made for Walkin’
This song was also recorded in the Alaska concerts and at the Ustabees concert April 8 2003, in addition to being recorded in Pennsylbania (in a bathtub, actually) on 12/29 in 1999.
originally by Nancy Sinatra mp3 file
1:59
Waiting originally by George Michael, off the album Listen Without Prejudice. mp3 file
2:09


Axing

Songs live at Ustabees
April 8, 2003
Sing Your Life mp3 file originally by Morrissey
I Need You mp3 file originally by the Eurythmics
What She Said mp3 file originally by the Smiths
Mary Had a Little Lamb mp3 file originally by Stevie Ray Vaughn; lyrics by John
Love is Stronger than Death mp3 file originally by The The
I Am Not A Pretty Girl mp3 file an acoustic singing, originally by Ani DiFranco
Criminal mp3 file originally by Fiona Apple
Waiting mp3 file originally by George Michael
Hit Me With Your Best Shot mp3 file originally by Pat Benatar
London mp3 file originally by the Smiths
Billie Jean mp3 file originally by Michael Jackson
Every Rose Has Its Thorns mp3 file - a guest singer joined the guitarist for this cover
Don’t Lets Startmp3 file originally by They Might Be Giants
Loverman mp3 file originally by Metallica
Wave of Mutilation mp3 file originally by the Pixies
A Place in Hell (for Me and My Friends)mp3 file originally by Morrissey
These Boots are Made For Walking mp3 file originally by Nancy Sinatra


axing with the fishes

(Tax Day) April 15, 2003:

Billie Jean originally by Michael Jackson mp3 file
3:33
Hit Me With Your Best Shot originally by Pat Benatar mp3 file
2:22
Loverman originally by Metallica, off their album Garage Inc.
Metallica
mp3 file
4:54
There is a place in Hell (Reserved for Me and My friends) originally by Morrissey, off the album Kill Uncle.
Other versions were recorded in studio 1/29/01. They also later recorded a fast version of the song at the New Baltimore Club on 12/22/01. This song was also recorded in the Alaska concerts and at Ustabees.
mp3 file
1:39