[The Oilman]

What's So Funny was released as a b-side on a vinyl 45 although which one 
escapes me. I thought they only performed it live til someone showed me the 
vinyl they had of it.

Todd

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Blackwood" <blackwood_michael at hotmail.com>
To: <powderworks at cs-lists.cs.colorado.edu>
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 10:22 AM
Subject: [Powderworks] Oils Covers


> Hey, gang.  I figured some of you may welcome a distraction from oils-free 
> political discussion, so I'm soliciting some MOC help!
>
> I'm putting together an compilation of "Oils Covers", studio versions of 
> bands covering the Oils, and studio versions of the Oils covering 
> different artists.  I need help compiling a list of the STUDIO covers the 
> Oils have released.  My list thus far:
>
> (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding   (Elvis Costello)
> Pub With No Beer   (Slim Dusty)
> The Real Thing   (Russell Morris)
> Wharf Rat   (Greatful Dead)
> Kolele Mai    (Traditional, words by F.B. DaCosta)
> No Man's Land   (Alan Simon)
>
> I'm wondering if Kolele Mai is technically a cover - was it only ever 
> performed by the Oils?  Likewise, did anyone else ever release No Man's 
> Land?  And was the studio version of (WSFB)PL&U ever released by the Oils, 
> or is the version floating around a studio demo?
>
> Any info and/or additons would be appreciated.  As you can see from above, 
> I'm not always looking for who WROTE the song, but who originally 
> PERFORMED it & inpired the Oils to cover it.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help,
> Mike
>
>
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