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Title: Caledonia Post by: zankoku on October 31, 2008, 08:48AM I have listened to both Lisa's and the Celtic Thunder version s of this song and love them both.
I love Lisa's for the beauty of her voice (The visual on the DVD shows up when listening on to teh CD.) but I love the solid male voices of Celtic Thunder beelting out the song. So, which one is better? I could say it is a tie. :-\ yeah right The ending of Lisa's is what gives her version top billing. Jim Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: OldFatGuy on October 31, 2008, 10:03AM Coming from me, this may sound like heresy. But I still have a soft spot for Dougie Maclean's rendition of his own song. But the thing that puts Lisa's version over the top is the visual effect of watching her perform it. It's one of those solos where her musical theater background just shines through. To borrow a phrase often used by music critics, Lisa "believes" what she sings.
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: zankoku on October 31, 2008, 10:41AM But you are a 'Tad Biased' and so am I. I totally agree the visual is what does it.
Jim Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: btimerson on October 31, 2008, 01:26PM To borrow a phrase often used by music critics, Lisa "believes" what she sings. ....as she obviously does for ALL the songs she sings! ;D I like Lisa's version of Caledonia the best. Brad T Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: edanargu on October 31, 2008, 05:12PM Caledonia by Lisa Kelly is better for me!!
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Emily! on October 31, 2008, 07:34PM I'm all over Lisa's version. I love it. It's probably one of my favorite "Lisa songs" from CW. :)
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: MeganDelia on October 31, 2008, 08:35PM I love CT but, to me Lisa owns that song. But, I did hear her do it first.
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Fiddle-Fan21 on October 31, 2008, 11:55PM Definately Lisa's song.
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Bookworm on November 02, 2008, 09:25PM Lisa's definitely. When Lisa sings it, I cry almost ever time. Unless I'm in public, in which case I try really had to keep it together. When I hear CT's version, I think it's good, but then I shrug and go on with things as though I didn't listen to it. Lisa's sticks to me for a while.
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Victoria33 on November 04, 2008, 01:21PM I do like the CT version but their voices are powerful in that song and it doesn't flow. Lisa's voice is just so soft and earthy and I have used it to put me to sleep or calm me down whenever I am frustrated. So after that analysis I would have to say...... Lisa!
(But the whole analysis I always knew that Lisa had the better Caledonia ;)) Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Don S on November 05, 2008, 02:44PM I've heard Caledonia done by several artists. But Lisa's version is my favorite by far, as she really draws us into her performance. As others have said, it's not just the song, it's the entire performance (package) and how she obviously feels the music.
(And it's stuck in my head again now... I'd had "The Call" in there for the last few days) -- Don S Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Maggie on November 05, 2008, 03:48PM Coming from me, this may sound like heresy. But I still have a soft spot for Dougie Maclean's rendition of his own song. But the thing that puts Lisa's version over the top is the visual effect of watching her perform it. It's one of those solos where her musical theater background just shines through. To borrow a phrase often used by music critics, Lisa "believes" what she sings. I agree with Rich about Dougie MacLean's rendition......and I would go one step further, the one on his CD is my favourite version. Granted, Dougie is not as stunningly pretty as Lisa, and the sound quality is not as good as Celtic Thunder......however, Dougie wrote the song, put his soul into it, and he has of course the Scottish accent it should be sung with. Let's face it, he is from Caledonia, it is in his heart. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMH0HlrccMs&feature=related He has a great sense of humour too, as demonstrated in this YouTube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z-IZ2FDGBY&feature=related Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Mel on November 06, 2008, 05:12AM When I first heard CT's version...I had to get use to hearing a Male voice singing, since I have never heard Dougie sing it. Lisa was the first. I agree, the visual is what sets Lisa's version apart. That darn BOUNCE!! :D. but it's not just that, when I first seen ANJ aired, and watched Lisa sing this song, I was once more drawn in by her warm smile and the glint in her eyes. Also when she does the Found Other friends on the way part, and she encompasses the audience..I actually got a goosebumps. You can tell she is singing it from her heart, and that cute Bounce helps too ;D
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Snookie on November 06, 2008, 06:32AM I have to say Lisa's version, but CT's was very close behind. ;D
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Trouble on November 06, 2008, 08:00AM I like Dougie's verison along with Lisa's. CT's version is good but it took me some getting used to. :D
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: zankoku on November 06, 2008, 08:15AM Thanks Maggie. That was a great version by the songwriter and as good as it was, I prefer Lisa. Guess my Irish blood is stronger than the Scot blood in me. <g>
Jim ;D Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CWFan2 on November 06, 2008, 06:23PM It's no contest, as far as I'm concerned. (Rich knows my feelings here). I think "Caledonia" is just SO Lisa! It's her song. It fits her. It suits her so well. I must have seen (on DVD) Lisa perform this a 1000 times by now (literally) and I still get tears in my eyes watching her perform "Caledonia". It's not to take anything away from anyone else who performs this song but ... Lisa, what can I say. In fact, if I remember correctly, way back when I first discovered CW, it was Lisa and "Caledonia" that won me over big time! Not just the song but (as Rich said) watching Lisa perform this song is the ultimate. She is radiant. She exudes a beauty that is completely unmatched. By anyone. (In my opinion). That said, I don't think I could ever ask for a better version of this song than when Lisa performs it.
Hope I'm being clear enough here on this. ;) ... Bill Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Life is Great! on November 06, 2008, 09:08PM I will say that I was surprised how good the other two sounded. I was not sure how guys doing the song would work either. But Lisa did a more popular arangement of the song where the guys did a more ethnic sound, like you might hear in a pub let's say. While I do like the fellas sound o.k., and it would fly in a pub with some fine brew, it's just not LISA. Lisa is also the first I ever heard do Caledonia so I am sure she locked it up in my head forever. When I learn it on the keyboard I will wish she were singing along....... ;)
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CWFan2 on November 07, 2008, 05:04AM it's just not LISA. Lisa is also the first I ever heard do Caledonia so I am sure she locked it up in my head forever. Amen to that Life! Amen to that! My thoughts exactly. As I say, not to take anything away from anyone else who performs this song but, 'tis Lisa and her performance of "Caledonia" which, in my opinion, remains unmatched by anyone else. And, given how I feel about Lisa, chances are, no one will ever change that for me. ... Bill Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Maggie on November 07, 2008, 06:28AM I think"Caledonia" is just SO Lisa! It's her song. It fits her. It suits her so well.........I still get tears in my eyes watching her perform "Caledonia"....... Lisa, what can I say... it was Lisa and "Caledonia" that won me over.........watching Lisa perform this song is the ultimate. She is radiant. She exudes a beauty that is completely unmatched...... I don't think I could ever ask for a better version of this song than when Lisa performs it. ..... Lisa is also the first I ever heard do Caledonia so I am sure she locked it up in my head forever. ........'tis Lisa and her performance of "Caledonia" which, in my opinion, remains unmatched by anyone else. And, given how I feel about Lisa, chances are, no one will ever change that for me... Hope I'm being clear enough here on this. So Bill.....are we to understand you like Lisa's version then? Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CWFan2 on November 07, 2008, 06:38PM I think"Caledonia" is just SO Lisa! It's her song. It fits her. It suits her so well.........I still get tears in my eyes watching her perform "Caledonia"....... Lisa, what can I say... it was Lisa and "Caledonia" that won me over.........watching Lisa perform this song is the ultimate. She is radiant. She exudes a beauty that is completely unmatched...... I don't think I could ever ask for a better version of this song than when Lisa performs it. ..... Lisa is also the first I ever heard do Caledonia so I am sure she locked it up in my head forever. ........'tis Lisa and her performance of "Caledonia" which, in my opinion, remains unmatched by anyone else. And, given how I feel about Lisa, chances are, no one will ever change that for me... Hope I'm being clear enough here on this. So Bill.....are we to understand you like Lisa's version then? Just a smidge Maggie! Just a smidge! ;) ... Bill Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: lisalover7 (LL7) on May 08, 2009, 06:31PM Lisa's version kicks celtic thunders versions buttt!
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Godshorsegirl on May 08, 2009, 11:46PM Lisa's version kicks celtic thunders versions buttt! Excuse me?! I do prefer Lisa's over CT but only by .5%. There shall be no kicking of CT butts around here. (keep in mind my future husband is in that group! Damian to be exact!) :D LOL JK! Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: lisalover7 (LL7) on May 09, 2009, 03:22PM Same here :P
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Western_Rose on May 09, 2009, 04:25PM I once saw a "Celtic Thunder vs. Celtic Woman: Caledonia" video, considering they would show about 10-20 seconds of CW's version then a whole minute or more of CT, So I could sort of guess their opinion :D. Anyway I like Lisa's version better, but hey I usually don't compare male and female versions of songs. But here's an exception ;D
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CWFan2 on May 09, 2009, 04:45PM For me, first of all, Lisa's version was the first verision I'd ever heard (strictly Rock, Country and Bluegrass prior to discovering CW and my love of all things Irish) and many times, it's that first version that just sticks with you. Secondly, and of course this is merely my own opinion but, I've alway thought, always felt, that women were just naturally better singers than men, anyway. Mind you, that's just my opinion. And it's certainly not to say that men can't sing. Of course they can. But, I'd rather hear a beautiful lass sing a song as opposed to hearing a man sing it. That's just me. But, that said, I of course like Lisa's version far better.
... Bill Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Celtic Kiwi on May 09, 2009, 06:47PM I would have to go with Lisa's version of Caledonia. Probably
because I prefer females singing these types of songs. And I also prefer just the one singer, singing it. And who could resist Lisa's lovely voice. :) Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: DirtyDiamond on May 10, 2009, 12:38PM I prefer Lisa's version, she just makes it magical!
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: MaryNorth93 on May 15, 2009, 06:33AM It's Lisa's song ;D She sings it with so much joy and conviction, it's magical and my favorite solo :)
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 15, 2009, 06:53AM I prefer Lisa`s version,too. In fact,even though she is THE VOICE, I prefer to hear her sing Caledonia.
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: lisalover7 (LL7) on May 15, 2009, 11:46AM I must agree with you Kevin. That's why I trying to think of another nickname for her...
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: binti on May 19, 2009, 07:20PM Caledonia is my favorite Lisa song and I can't imagine anyone ever doing it better, with more expression or spirit.
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CRRopes on May 20, 2009, 01:13AM Caledonia is my favorite Lisa song and I can't imagine anyone ever doing it better, with more expression or spirit. Caledonia is tied with The Soft Goodbye for my favorite Lisa song. It has a lot of personal meaning to me. Chris Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CWFan2 on May 20, 2009, 02:50AM Caledonia is my favorite Lisa song and I can't imagine anyone ever doing it better, with more expression or spirit. Caledonia is tied with The Soft Goodbye for my favorite Lisa song. It has a lot of personal meaning to me. Chris Absolutely. I couldn't agree more. (I still feel that "Caledonia" is 'Lisa's song'. "Caledonia" is just so Lisa)! And I love this on "Live At Slane Castle". With Lisa and Helen, Ann, Kira, Lorraine, Roisin and Rosemary in on it, this has become an absolute favorite of mine. But, I also love, of course, "Send Me A Song"!! I don't know how anyone on earth could possibly sing these songs better than Lisa. ... Bill Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: The Leprechaun on June 08, 2009, 05:32PM Caledonia is my favorite Lisa song in the group but I love all her songs in the group. Lisa's version is by far the best version ever. Once Celtic Woman does a song, no other person should do it, even if they did it first. I also heard someone from Celtic Thunder do You Raise Me Up and it didn't work to well either. Well, that's my opinion.
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Lanti SF on June 09, 2009, 01:20PM Caledonia is my favorite Lisa song in the group but I love all her songs in the group. Lisa's version is by far the best version ever. Once Celtic Woman does a song, no other person should do it, even if they did it first. I also heard someone from Celtic Thunder do You Raise Me Up and it didn't work to well either. Well, that's my opinion. It depends for some songs on the CDs, but CW does PWN live on stage. Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: bobh56 on June 24, 2009, 01:06PM I much prefer Lisa's rendition over CT's. I'm also a big fan of Dougie MacLean's version. If you're interested in an altogether different take on this wonderful song, try Delores Keane's. Her rendition borders on haunting, which I'm not sure is the proper delivery, but it works for me at times.
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Jeanine on June 29, 2009, 08:24AM I just heard Celtic Thunder's version of this song last night (they were on PBS). I heard Lisa singing it in my head throughout it. My thought was and is definitely that Lisa's version is THE version of this song!
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: lisalover7 (LL7) on June 29, 2009, 04:49PM I woke up with it stuck in my head
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CWFan2 on June 29, 2009, 05:13PM Lisa. Caledonia. My favorite. I watch it every evening on The Greatest Journey DVD. Every evening. Lisa with Helen, Ann, Kira, Lorraine, Roisin and Rosemary. The best!! And, I listen to it in my vehicle every day. Can't get enough of it!! Every day!! Love it!!
... Bill Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Maggie on June 30, 2009, 10:52AM Lisa. Caledonia. My favorite. I watch it every evening on The Greatest Journey DVD. Every evening. Lisa with Helen, Ann, Kira, Lorraine, Roisin and Rosemary. The best!! And, I listen to it in my vehicle every day. Can't get enough of it!! Every day!! Love it!!... Bill Yes, it's great. It brings a smile to my face when I remember how adorable it was to see Lisa singing this onstage, when she was clearly pregnant with Ellie.......as she sang: "I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me"..... everyone in the audience was smiling with her. Then when she sang "The Blessing", placing her hand over Ellie.......there was not a dry eye in the house. Lisa certainly knows how to draw out all our emotions...... Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CWFan2 on June 30, 2009, 04:23PM Lisa. Caledonia. My favorite. I watch it every evening on The Greatest Journey DVD. Every evening. Lisa with Helen, Ann, Kira, Lorraine, Roisin and Rosemary. The best!! And, I listen to it in my vehicle every day. Can't get enough of it!! Every day!! Love it!!... Bill Yes, it's great. It brings a smile to my face when I remember how adorable it was to see Lisa singing this onstage, when she was clearly pregnant with Ellie.......as she sang: "I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me"..... everyone in the audience was smiling with her. Then when she sang "The Blessing", placing her hand over Ellie.......there was not a dry eye in the house. Lisa certainly knows how to draw out all our emotions...... Yep. I remember that Maggie. At Raleigh and West Palm Beach ... Fall 2007 Tour. Lisa. She's an Angel from Heaven above. ... Bill Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: lovelycherylwinner on July 01, 2009, 06:12AM Lisa's version is far superior to CT. But with he voice any song she dose is far superior. Her voice is a gift from heaven. She has one that comes along only once in a generation.
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: shankdee on July 01, 2009, 12:52PM Lisa's version is far superior to CT. But with he voice any song she dose is far superior. Her voice is a gift from heaven. She has one that comes along only once in a generation. Yes, I find her voice so unique and wonderful, like a siren, spitfire, yet entrancing, not strident as so many other voices are...so perhaps you are right...shes the one and only of her generation!!!..When she comes out on stage and smiles at people in the audience, she knows she was born to perform, like her husband Scott Porter said of her and the others. shankdee Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Lanti SF on July 06, 2009, 05:27AM I woke up with it stuck in my head I go to sleep dreaming of itTitle: Re: Caledonia Post by: MaryNorth93 on August 02, 2009, 03:32AM The song is awesome indeed ;D But I always thought Caledonia is the old roman-name for Scotland...? ???
Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: shankdee on August 02, 2009, 03:38AM ;) Who said it wasn't? There are many settlements named Caledonia and NEW CALEDONIA named after Scotland.....There's one in Panama...
It certainly is a favorite with many, many fans of Lisa kelly's.. shankdee Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CWFan2 on August 02, 2009, 07:04AM Don't forget the grand daddy of 'em all ... Caledonia, Michigan! Pop. 1102! (Located just south/southeast of Grand Rapids).
(Disclaimer: I in no way mean this as a rub against the fine town of Caledonia, MI. I'm certain it is a lovely town in it's own right). ;) Besides, any place on earth named "Caledonia", in my opinion, can't be all bad. And, it is my favorite song Lisa sings and one of my top favorites from CW, in general. ... Bill Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: Où est le lait de soja? on August 04, 2009, 01:41PM Both Celtic Thunder's and Lisa's version are great!....
Buuutt....I prefer Lisa's.... ~Mel. Title: Re: Caledonia Post by: CWLisaFan on August 18, 2009, 03:21PM I have listened to both Lisa's and CT's version of Caledonia, and to be honest, I just really like Lisa's better. Maybe its because I heard it first, and I tend to like the first version I hear (plus, it doesn't hurt that I LOVE Lisa!), but I just wasn't crazy about how CT did it....
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