The Fragile Heart question..

[ItBeThatWay27]

Which version of "Fragile Heart" do you consider to be the best?? The old old original version, 0304, or GAIW?

[Little Bird]

So far, I prefer the latest version in terms of it's production but I'll always prefer the true original with the original lyrics.

But I voted GAIW version because I could listen to that more and more than the others. The copy I have of the original is poor so I don't listen to enough

[M€RIO]

I like all 3 versions, but the original one is the best in my opinion. =) the gaiw version is better than the 0304one, because it sounds more seriouser and better produced, but than the 0304version has really cool (piping)tunes and so on. cya ^^

[DreamsLast]

I prefer the GAIW version, but I don't believe I've ever heard the 'original version'. I don't particularly care for the production on the 0304 version.

[Little Bird]

The 0304 version just seems like it's missing something integral to it. I believe GAIW achieves that. 0304 just has a dweeby version. I assume Jewel knew this which is why she redid it for GAIW

[ItBeThatWay27]

I agree with you Kiera, I like the production quality on GAIW version but I love the original, i wish there was a produced version out there somewhere... the version I have isn't too bad quality, but not the best either... But I voted in terms of lyrics really, so I went w/ the original.
I still enjoy the 0304 for the weird twangy sound it has throughout and the whistling is neat as well, but overall I do prefer the GAIW version

[DreamsLast]

Oh man, I can't stand the whistling....sorry, Gary. I also don't particularly care for the somewhat cheesy, bouncy production on it either (the 0304 version).

[ItBeThatWay27]

I will give credit where credit is due (for me). It's not my fav version but I do like the whistling and the way it sounds like shes playing some sort of tin can banjo guitar or something, what is that instrument? I think it sounds neat...

[DreamsLast]

Maybe a mandolin???

[Sitdogboy!]

Does anyone have the origanal. Better yet, of Long Slow Slide?

Now you all know what I chose :p The one on 0304 is SOO much better! Its just that, Fragile Heart is so cheezy on GAIW. Plus, on 0304, it goes "So Bee-e. On GAIW, the "So Beeeeeee", doesnt suit it!

Over all, of ALL the songs on both albums, there is a tie. Except for America and Steveinsvile (Excuse my spelling :p) TX in my opinion. I know how all of you love S TX, so my judgement isnt allways right.

[never.alone]

I only just heard the original last night from a friend and i think i would like it better itf it was better quality sound but i went with GAIW because i like the music and singing better than 0304 and i dont care for the whistling either.
and i agree with sitdogboy that Stephenville and America arent my fav.

[ItBeThatWay27]

Sitdogboy you are going to axe me for this but I think Doin Fine is the song that 0304 could do without

[never.alone]

i don't care for that one either.
my fav is Haunted because its very different from the rest of the somgs on 0304 but there are some songs i like on that cd too but America and Doin fine i dont't ever listen to

[Sitdogboy!]

Doin' Fine is one of the BEST ones! It is so beautiful! Its no tracks 10-12 (Maybe 4), but it is still great!

I need the original! I saw old video footage of Satilite and S TX on YouTube from beck in the day, but I really really really want Long Slow Slide T__T

Someone help a Jewelor out.

[ItBeThatWay27]

Jewelor? Aren't we called Kilcherians? and what is T__T?

[M€RIO]

yes, the intro on the 0304fragileheart is very special (the mandolinthing^^), it makes me want to hear the whole song, but then it becomes real "plastic", but its no bad song or something . The gaiwversion maked with more effort and the 0304one maked with fun and "experimental creativity" ^^. excuse me if my english sounds not too good :laugh:

its really a shame that jewel didnt released the originalversion on an album, its pretty nice, i love it.

By the way, does anybody know the unreleased song Without You By My Side? Its also one of my 1000000000 favoritesongs of jewel :)

[DreamsLast]

Are these the lyrics to the "original" Fragile Heart??? (lyrics courtesy of JewelWiki)

FRAGILE HEART

You better take your watch off
When around large machinery
You better hide your wallet
If you plan to sleep with theives
Don´t forget your bullet-proof vest
The next time you pick a fight with a guard
And if you work with unstable objects
Wear a hat that´s hard


[Chorus:]
It´s simple tips like these
That keep you safe from injuries
The surgeon general should do his part:
Warning, beware, be careful - Fragile Heart


Take out your contact lenses
If you drive through a dust storm
Look both ways before crossing
The freeway of any legal form
Take off your antique jewelry
The next time you jump into a chlorinated pool
And don´t forget, build a fence around your heart
The next time you give it to a fool


[Chorus]


Take your socks off the heater, man
You know they´re gonna get burned
Don´t lend out your favourite pair of pliers
Unless you´re sure they´ll get returned
You would not give a shiny medal
To someone who don´t work for it
So do not give of yourself
To one who won´t adore it


[Chorus]

[Little Bird]

Yep, those are the original lyrics. it's a way better song, in my opinion. Have you ever heard it? Has a much better flow to it but the production on GAIW is excellent even though it has mainly different lyrics.

[DreamsLast]

I've never heard it, but now I'm really curious to!! I like these lyrics too.

[last_dance_rodeo]

I've never heard this version either. The lyrics are cool though

[ItBeThatWay27]

I love the original lyrics. Chris I thought you did hear this version before??

[last_dance_rodeo]

no i've never heard this original version i've heard the other two though

[ItBeThatWay27]

don't u remember I posted a blog w/ the lyrics way way back it was like my first blog? I seriously thought u had it. But well now you know all my music is on my other computer that's broke :(

[daygo]

Hello, all--
This is my first post here and I enjoy reading what everyone has to say. For me, I can listen to 0304 and GAIW. However, my vote was for the GAIW post because I love the.....Don't break my heart thing she does........It's fun to sing along to.

[Little Bird]

:welcome: daygo!!

[cherry-queen]

I love the original version. But the GAIW version was a close second for me. I have the original version so, is it like..illegal or something to post it here for downloading??

[Little Bird]

Cherry Queen, as much as we love to share with our fellow fans, we can't allow links to downloads here. As long as we have the copyright owners permission, then it's ok but without it, we can't allow downloadable links to copyrighted material. Sorry.

[cherry-queen]

ok yea, that's what i thought but i wasn't sure.
thanks for clarifying =)

[R*Philippines]

I will give credit where credit is due (for me). It's not my fav version but I do like the whistling and the way it sounds like shes playing some sort of tin can banjo guitar or something, what is that instrument? I think it sounds neat...

I'm with ItBeThatWay27... I honestly like the 0304 version. It's always the first track I listen to whenever I play 0304 CD. The beat and the way Jewel sang that song, I think it was great. It was really great. I still listen to it every now and then. I love that song.
And I also think dave would agree with me.:jay:

[FoolishGames1995]

I like the Cleveland Pops version

[kjm030584]

My favorite is the original version with the original lyrics, the 0304 and GAIW versions are a little too poppish for me, I'm just a rocker at heart.

[artistindisguise]

the only time i've heard the original version was from a friend who downloaded it, and it was awful quality. the only time i've heard the 0304 version is for 30 secs on itunes (it's the one cd by her i don't have - but it's on my shopping list :P). soooooooo, i have to say my fav. is the gaiw version.

[M€RIO]

I just love the originalversion! It has such a sweetmelodie, acoustic and with band! Very bad that she never played it again /recorded it for a album.

[Lara]

I just heard the original band version! It's so GREAT! Why did she change it? It's a great song...

[strummin2jewel]

I LOVE the Cleveland Pops version. Hands down, the best!!!!

[bluediamond]

Oh for me it has to be the new version. When i first heard it i thought it was way too quick tempo but not when i listen to the origional it dosen't sound quite right.

The instruments they use on the new one seem sharper too.

It of course is just a personal opinion.

lalalala
dave.

[FoolishGames1995]

I just heard the original band version! It's so GREAT! Why did she change it? It's a great song...

IMO, she didn't change it, they're two different songs that just happen to have the same title.

[strengths.with.faults]

IMO, she didn't change it, they're two different songs that just happen to have the same title.

exactly lol

[Lara]

Yeah, I guess they're two different songs...But when I think of the album version I always think of it as a modification of the original, or like a "Fragile heart part 2"...well, that's just my point of view... :P