The song is written by the Bronx prodigy, LAURA NYRO, when she was aged 16. Its a very famous song which has been covered by many artists. NYRO recorded in for her first LP in 1966. See youtube for Nyro's induction into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2012 by Bette Midler. Nyro is considered one of Rock's greatest ever talents. She was phenomenal.
Lol me too! This song, the end of season 4 when Sook was holding Tera and this song kicked in.... Goose bumps! I already loved the show, but I became a super fan at that point.
@dextr0 Yes, Nyro - thanks - that's what happens when you type in the dark with a glass of wine - great songwriter - love her own performances, too. (removed my sloppy post)
the group is fantastic - their rendition of the song ... and when i die IS GREAT - but it is too close to the Blood Sweat and Tears version - LAURA NYRO WROTE THIS SONG AND RECORDED SEVERAL VERSIONS WHICH ARE FAR SUPERIOR - All yall should check out the LAURA NYRO version and let me know what you think? She was a musical genius
Interesting take on this classic. Btw, the composer's name is Laura NYRO, not "Nylo". And she was in her teens when she wrote this song. Quite amazing.
listen folks, there's a new song by the heavy "gotta have it" its featured in the soundtrack of contraband i just heard a part of it on itunes yet, and its so amazin'
Listening to this song makes me feel really sad, at the time I was just in complete shock I like Tara but hopefully she stays dead, this song would suggest so
Great version! Yea, knowing the BS&T version, I had to check this out, but would probably not have done so, had I not heard it at the end of the TB finale. I always get excited, waiting for the name of the next ep, because they are all lyrics from songs. The song played sung during end credits, but never by the artists who made it famous. While wer'e talking about TB (or were we?), doesn't "Bad Things" evoke thoughts of dark places, and unsanctioned love? I think it's perfect for this show.
@onechildborn In my opinion, this version is nowhere near like Blood, Sweat and Tears' version. To start with, the pace is slower, and the beat is more measured. This version is heavier, more dense. BST's version is downright cheerful by comparison. BST's take on this makes me think of Westerns for some reason. This is pure bayou Gothic. I agree about Laura Nyro, though. She was brilliant.
Us musicians that are fans of the song, gotta do it by ear. I too, searched high & how for tabs/chords, & all Google has are the original chords by Laura Nyro/Blood Sweat Tears.
If "Va ahalla" please, come, rescue me, these lady's done beatin on me, if they catch you, in the rye, again they'll probably leave you hangin, high in the field, just, to scare off the crows, the raven's, that wing off the dead. Johnny flames 27
I dunno guys, I just don't like this cover. It was definitely different that the original like a cover is supposed to be, but I just didn't like it at all. I am probably just biased because I grew up listening to the BST version on tape and have always loved it. This cover just seemed sort of generic to me.
The song is written by the Bronx prodigy, LAURA NYRO, when she was aged 16. Its a very famous song which has been covered by many artists. NYRO recorded in for her first LP in 1966. See youtube for Nyro's induction into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2012 by Bette Midler. Nyro is considered one of Rock's greatest ever talents. She was phenomenal.
cant believe they spelled her last name wrong, it needs to be corrected
Anybody else want this played at their funeral?
Just finished watching True Blood Season 4 on DVD and this song might have been the best thing about it.
Love True blood's choose of music .
I don't mean to sound depressed or suicidal or anything but after hearing this song makes me not afraid of dying and long for the day....
The BEST cover of this song. His voice has soul x] glad to hear it on season finale.
I looove this song
So happy True Blood used this band. Great band, great album!
Love it. It's 3 cups Laura Nyro, a pinch of Blood, Sweat & Tears, and a bucket full of Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
My favorite band.
i love the way you remade this song
love this song
Best song for a finale on True Blood.. oowwww i f*g miss TB!
Lol me too! This song, the end of season 4 when Sook was holding Tera and this song kicked in.... Goose bumps! I already loved the show, but I became a super fan at that point.
Super song :)
@dextr0 Yes, Nyro - thanks - that's what happens when you type in the dark with a glass of wine - great songwriter - love her own performances, too. (removed my sloppy post)
Love this song. If you like this song listen to Short Change Hero by The Heavy. same group, so much talent
The Heavy have the best version of this song.
These guys are fantastic.
This song was PERFECT for the season finale. After this played, I made it my life's mission to find out where I could hear it! hahaha! Badass...
the group is fantastic - their rendition of the song ... and when i die IS GREAT - but it is too close to the Blood Sweat and Tears version - LAURA NYRO WROTE THIS SONG AND RECORDED SEVERAL VERSIONS WHICH ARE FAR SUPERIOR - All yall should check out the LAURA NYRO version and let me know what you think? She was a musical genius
This is an Amebix song!!!! no freaking way. AWESOME AWESOME cover
TrueBlood ROCKS!
Yeah trueblood nailed it with this song........great song......definitely the best finale trueblood has had yet....
Interesting take on this classic. Btw, the composer's name is Laura NYRO, not "Nylo". And she was in her teens when she wrote this song. Quite amazing.
True Blood did it again! :D
Great sound
Nick Groff introduced me to this song! Thumbs up if that's what brought you here too!
This is a great cover. Really a different take on that classic BST song.
Different take on the classic Laura Nyro song, too.
i remember hearing this and saying oh my god! what the hell is this? fantastic job!
this song is great. and i cant fucking wait for season 5 of true blood.
listen folks, there's a new song by the heavy "gotta have it" its featured in the soundtrack of contraband
i just heard a part of it on itunes yet, and its so amazin'
just love that song! :)
Nick Groff sent me here! awesome song
' you just keep breathing. It's that easy'.
really nice cover
It reminded me of "I Put a Spell on You" by Screamin' Jay Hawings.
chenova Exactly! It's 3 cups Laura Nyro, a pinch of Blood, Sweat & Tears, and a bucket full of Screamin' Jay.
Amazin' cover.
The Heavy is so damn good. maaaaan
Harggg!!!! J'adore !!!!!
Listening to this song makes me feel really sad, at the time I was just in complete shock
I like Tara but hopefully she stays dead, this song would suggest so
love the beat :]
Great version! Yea, knowing the BS&T version, I had to check this out, but would probably not have done so, had I not heard it at the end of the TB finale. I always get excited, waiting for the name of the next ep, because they are all lyrics from songs. The song played sung during end credits, but never by the artists who made it famous. While wer'e talking about TB (or were we?), doesn't "Bad Things" evoke thoughts of dark places, and unsanctioned love? I think it's perfect for this show.
Unfucking Believable!!!!!
Fu*king Epic last episode!
@Zuno86 just thought so!! Kaizers Orchestra are great btw :)
@onechildborn In my opinion, this version is nowhere near like Blood, Sweat and Tears' version. To start with, the pace is slower, and the beat is more measured. This version is heavier, more dense. BST's version is downright cheerful by comparison. BST's take on this makes me think of Westerns for some reason. This is pure bayou Gothic.
I agree about Laura Nyro, though. She was brilliant.
I do... trust me.
I love this song and True Blood!!! Eric is so Hot!
love the fact the chick is carrying a axe.
I can't find the chords to this anywhere, can somebody please help? It's different than the original and all I can find are the original chords
Us musicians that are fans of the song, gotta do it by ear. I too, searched high & how for tabs/chords, & all Google has are the original chords by Laura Nyro/Blood Sweat Tears.
THIS SONG MAKE ME chicken skin when i hear it
Fuck I love the heavy
Well it's a cover from Blood Sweat and Tears.
can someone tell me where i can download the song??
wolf lady just busted a cap in her dome, vampire blood can fix that, its on tonight, watch.
If "Va ahalla" please, come, rescue me, these lady's done beatin on me, if they catch you, in the rye, again they'll probably leave you hangin, high in the field, just, to scare off the crows, the raven's, that wing off the dead.
Johnny flames 27
I have that true blood poster =D
After listening to this song, im 125% more manly, and have 2times more chest hair than before.
true blood :D
I was the 69th like. My day is instantly more awesome
I done told you, taras a vampire...
special thanks to true blood :D
I'm pissed Tara is gone b/c she finally didn't want to die anymore. )=
Does anyone remember these lyrics from Ally Mcbeal?
The question is... are you a True Blood, Sweat & Tears fan?
See what I did there?
I want this song!
Where can i get it/buy it?
Anywhere I can get this cover in clean mp3 format?
Sure took a chainsaw to that song...Where u find voice was it free or did it get on it's knees?
just saw you on FJ
tara becomes a vampire...
@enorth74 "fail in many other" ??? ...fail in what?
How do I buy this song!?
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It's Nyro! As in Laura Nyro, not Nylo. Yikes!!!! Correct it! Great version By the way!
@onyxhadden Hah! That's exactly why I came :D
3 whole chest hairs
@crazyidry i did that -_-
I'm here because of Blood, Sweat & Tears. Not freaking True blood.
sookie
once this songs over i'm gonna go make my girlfiend pregnant after putting up a fucking tent!!!!!!!!!!!!
@kkbb05 girlFIEND *lol* and then listen sixteen...
@GossipVal1 try the internet :))
but the wolf lady killed her
I dunno guys, I just don't like this cover. It was definitely different that the original like a cover is supposed to be, but I just didn't like it at all. I am probably just biased because I grew up listening to the BST version on tape and have always loved it. This cover just seemed sort of generic to me.
Dislike....only because i can't watch it on a playlist.
@onyxhadden Hah! That's exactly why I came :D