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Blue Orchid [SINGLE]

The White Stripes
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (May 31, 2005)
  • Original Release Date: May 31, 2005
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Single
  • Label: V2
  • ASIN: B0009LDNBI
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,873 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Blue Orchid (album version)
2. Who's A Big Baby? (b-side)
3. Though I Hear You Calling, I Will Not Answer (b-side)
4. You've Got Her In Your Pocket (version of a track from `Elephant' - recorded live in Belfast, Northern Ireland

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The Opening Salvo from their 2005 Album "Get Behind Me Satan" is One of Three Electric Guitar Based Songs from the Set. Includes the B-side Track "though I Hear You Calling, I Will Not Answer". --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 3rd Age Review, July 4, 2005
By Richard R. Carlton (Ada, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This is the Blue Orchid single with all 4 of the tracks, including the 2 non-album releases: Who's A Big Baby? and Though I Hear You Calling I Will Not Answer.

Jack White now breathes the rare air of living legend as he continues to develop at light speed. This is nothing less than the leading edge of the 3rd age of rock and roll as Jack continues to lead the way for what will we will look back on as the great ones of the era....Kings Of Leon, Razorlight, and those that follow.

The Blue Orchid singles have been released as follows:

Blue Orchid US CD Single (2005 May 31)
.....Blue Orchid
.....Who's A Big Baby
.....Though I Hear You Calling I Will Not Answer
.....You've Got Her In Your Pocket (Live in Belfast)

Blue Orchid UK Import CD Single (2005 Jun 19)
.....Blue Orchid
.....Though I Hear You Calling I Will Not Answer

Blue Orchid Swedish Import CD Single (2005 Jun 19)
.....Blue Orchid
.....Who's A Big Baby
.....You've Got Her In Your Pocket (Live in Belfast)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars OK, ignore the other reviews found here none of them helped , June 17, 2005
By James C. Vavasour (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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OK, ignore the other reviews found here none of them helped me. Here is a true description of what you will find on the Blue Orchid EP.

Blue Orchid: This is the album version. 8/10

Who's a Big Baby: This is a song, as opposed to what others may say. It has a very definite melody, though I do not like it much. If you are a die-hard fan, you will listen to it and be glad to have it in your collection. It is obviously experimental, and for some reason reminds me of a song from some type of really lame 80's cartoon Halloween special. This song has primarily sinth, mild drums, marimba outro, Meg on vocals and her voice has been digitized or something of that nature. 4/10

Though I Hear You Calling I Will Not Answer: This song has a very Led Zeppelin vibe, maybe along the line of thier classic "Friends". Not the rocking kick ass Zeppelin vibe but the acoustic bluesy vibe. Jack's vocals are rough and under produced but very good none the less. I do not like the "chipmunks" speed-up vocals. I do like the deep vocals towards the end of the song. This song has no signs of Meg, no drums. Just acoustic guitar, marimba and Jacks vocals. 7/10 (under produced) would have been a 9/10

You've Got Her In Your Pocket (live): This is an absolute gem, I prefer unreleased tracks to live track on my EP's but this is an amazing version with very tender guitar and is near accapella. This song very much complements the EP and is a perfect anchor after "Though I Hear You Calling I Will Not Answer". I actually think this is among the best live tracks ever released by The White Stripes and it gives a nice alternative to the album version of the song should you ever be in the mood for a little Elephant with your Satan. 10/10

This EP is well worth the money for any collector and it is safe to say that if you want this EP, you probably are.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The last great rock band, May 31, 2005
One of the only real bands out there today that knows how to do a little rock n roll. It's not that lame scene music thats on the radios nowadays.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must
Following in line with this unconventional album by The White Stripes, that is what you'll find on this cd. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Payne

3.0 out of 5 stars Great single, fun b-sides
I don't know exactly what issue of the Blue Orchid EP I have is, but it has the title track, the two b-sides, and the You've Got Her In Your Pocket live take. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Alex TB

3.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous A-Side, awful b-sides
It really pains me to give such a fantastic band three stars. The song "Blue Orchid" is just great. It's guitars and fascinating lyrics are captivating. Read more
Published on January 28, 2006 by R. Banerjee

5.0 out of 5 stars Wierd Stuff but Really Cool Stuff
This Single kicks @ss buy it and shut up "Who's a Big Baby" rules and Meg sounds so cute singing it.
Published on January 16, 2006 by Rocker n Roller

4.0 out of 5 stars Another great addition
It just keeps getting better. Even when repackaging their hits the Stripes continue to surprise and impress. Read more
Published on December 18, 2005 by Dennis R. Mitton

5.0 out of 5 stars The White Stripes Rock!!
I have two favorites on this CD: and thats Blue Orchid and Who's a Big Baby? Blue Orchid rocked and gave it a new meaning, and Who's a Big Baby is a great cheer-up song if you... Read more
Published on December 12, 2005 by Bored as heck

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting if not always great
Well, this is certainly one that's quite an interesting listen. Not really essential or anything, but it's worth hearing at least once. Read more
Published on November 23, 2005 by Zen Station

4.0 out of 5 stars Not What You'd Expect ... But Isn't That What You Expect?
If you want to put in this CD and hear Jack and Meg rock through 4 solid tunes, go elsewhere. That's not what this CD is about. Read more
Published on September 2, 2005 by Yoshemitzu

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant... and not so brilliant
"Blue Orchid" (the song) is a wonderful piece of rock'n'roll. Minimalist Goth, if you please - an organic version of Andrew Eldritch/Sisters of Mercy verse. Read more
Published on July 6, 2005 by Keef

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointed
I bought this after the album, hoping to grab a piece of 'Stripes history, and discover some new songs at the same time. Read more
Published on June 20, 2005 by Musician

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