Rate the Song Series: She's a Mystery to Me

Irishteen · 11-26-2009, 07:02 AM

Please rate this based on versions U2 actually sing on, ie this isn't a Roy Orbison poll

YouTube - U2 - She's A Mystery To Me (Brooklyn Bridge)

Random video feel free to post a better one

Axver · 11-26-2009, 07:15 AM

I've always felt the 30 December 1989, Dublin performance (i.e. its live debut) is the definitive version of this song. On that basis alone, ten.

Other versions are probably more like an eight.

digitize · 11-26-2009, 08:35 AM

Eight. Great song, although the only version I'd even listen to is the one Ax mentioned.

gvox · 11-26-2009, 08:42 AM

6. A decent song.

kpod · 11-26-2009, 09:11 AM

A ten. The Roy Orbison version is even better.

martha · 11-26-2009, 09:41 AM

5

It meets my definition of over-rated.

65980 · 11-26-2009, 10:18 AM

How can a song they never released be "over-rated"?

trojanchick99 · 11-26-2009, 10:26 AM

Here's the version from Point Depot in Dublin.

She's a Mystery Point Depot

gvox · 11-26-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65980

How can a song they never released be "over-rated"?

I doubt she meant professional ratings. She likely just meant 'overrated by people in general who rave about the song'.

People like, oh, the people in this thread.

Given that the purpose of these threads is to provide our ratings for the songs, I don't think a comment on whether a song is underrated or overrated is out of context, at all.

Vlaco · 11-26-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axver

I've always felt the 30 December 1989, Dublin performance (i.e. its live debut) is the definitive version of this song. On that basis alone, ten.

Other versions are probably more like an eight.

Couldn't say it any better

Andreianloth · 11-26-2009, 12:19 PM

8.
It's a nice version from Roy Orbison by U2

Rosebud · 11-26-2009, 05:14 PM

10. One of my favorite-ever songs.

Slapnutz · 11-26-2009, 05:21 PM

U2: 6
Roy: 8

martha · 11-26-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvox

I doubt she meant professional ratings. She likely just meant 'overrated by people in general who rave about the song'.

People like, oh, the people in this thread.

Given that the purpose of these threads is to provide our ratings for the songs, I don't think a comment on whether a song is underrated or overrated is out of context, at all.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

65980 · 11-27-2009, 01:39 AM

Would appreciate it if GVox wouldn't put words in my mouth. Incidentally, Martha, I didn't say/think your comment was "out of context" (whatever that means); it's obviously on topic.

phommel · 11-27-2009, 03:11 AM

8.6

Amazing song. And a really typical Roy Orbison song. Best song they wrote for someone else imo.

gvox · 11-27-2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65980

Would appreciate it if GVox wouldn't put words in my mouth.

Right-o!

Irishteen · 11-28-2009, 02:35 PM

Polls is now closed

View Poll Results: Rate She's a Mystery to Me
10	8	21.05%
9	3	7.89%
8	8	21.05%
7	7	18.42%
6	5	13.16%
5	3	7.89%
4	0	0%
3	1	2.63%
2	1	2.63%
1	0	0%
0	2	5.26%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

11-26-2009, 07:15 AM	#2
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 04:53 AM	I've always felt the 30 December 1989, Dublin performance (i.e. its live debut) is the definitive version of this song. On that basis alone, ten. Other versions are probably more like an eight. __________________ __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

11-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#4
gvox Ghost of Love Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In The Ballroom of The Crystal Lights Posts: 19,971 Local Time: 02:53 PM	6. A decent song. __________________ band on fb

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11-26-2009, 08:35 AM	#3
digitize ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York / Dallas / Austin Posts: 14,112 Local Time: 12:53 PM	Eight. Great song, although the only version I'd even listen to is the one Ax mentioned.

11-26-2009, 09:11 AM	#5
kpod The Fly Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 82 Local Time: 06:53 PM	A ten. The Roy Orbison version is even better.

11-26-2009, 09:41 AM	#6
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,555 Local Time: 11:53 AM	5 It meets my definition of over-rated.

11-26-2009, 10:18 AM	#7
65980 Refugee Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,059 Local Time: 11:53 AM	How can a song they never released be "over-rated"?

11-26-2009, 12:19 PM	#11
Andreianloth Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the city of blinding lights-MISSING THE CLAW IN SAO PAULO! Posts: 20,466 Local Time: 04:53 PM	8. It's a nice version from Roy Orbison by U2

11-26-2009, 05:14 PM	#12
Rosebud Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in the enchanted forest of dreams and wonderment...or else at my computer. Posts: 7,213 Local Time: 11:53 AM	10. One of my favorite-ever songs.

11-26-2009, 05:21 PM	#13
Slapnutz Refugee Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Under Your Bed Posts: 1,121 Local Time: 06:53 PM	U2: 6 Roy: 8

11-27-2009, 01:39 AM	#15
65980 Refugee Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,059 Local Time: 11:53 AM	Would appreciate it if GVox wouldn't put words in my mouth. Incidentally, Martha, I didn't say/think your comment was "out of context" (whatever that means); it's obviously on topic.

11-27-2009, 03:11 AM	#16
phommel Refugee Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Roermond, Netherlands Posts: 1,788 Local Time: 07:53 PM	8.6 Amazing song. And a really typical Roy Orbison song. Best song they wrote for someone else imo.

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