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==History== | ==History== | ||
The History of "Superfriend" is a long one. Long | The History of "Superfriend" is a long one. Long said to be [[Karl Koch|Karl's]] favorite unreleased Weezer track, "Superfriend" eluded fans for some time. It was to be featured on the ''[[Buddyhead Presents: Gimme Skelter]]'' compilation, but was removed in favor of ''[[You Won't Get With Me Tonight]]''. After being long demanded by fans, and with several speculations and theories, "Superfriend" was at long last announced to appear on Weezer's ''[[Video Capture Device]]'' -- a somewhat false statement. | ||
===VCD Appearance=== | ===VCD Appearance=== | ||
"Superfriend" appears in two different places on the VCD. During the "Making of Pinkerton" video, the band is seen | "Superfriend" appears in two different places on the VCD. During the "Making of Pinkerton" video, the band is seen recording basic tracks for "Superfriend". Certain words and melodies are understandable, but the large majority were incomprehensible. Furthermore, a phone call interrupts most of the song. | ||
The second appearance of "Superfriend" on the VCD is played by Rivers while he sits on a bed in a hotel. It is just the melody played on an acoustic guitar. During, [[Brian Bell|Brian]] is on the phone talking. | The second appearance of "Superfriend" on the VCD is played by Rivers while he sits on a bed in a hotel. It is just the melody played on an acoustic guitar. During, [[Brian Bell|Brian]] is on the phone talking. | ||
===Alone Announcement=== | ===Alone Announcement=== | ||
When Rivers first posted a blog on his MySpace entitled Alone, explaining the details and plans of his demo album, speculation immediately began as to whether or not Superfriend would be on the album. At long last, it was confirmed, and on December 18, 2007, fans were able to hear Superfriend for the first time as a complete song. | When Rivers first posted a blog on his MySpace entitled Alone, explaining the details and plans of his demo album, speculation immediately began as to whether or not "Superfriend" would be on the album. At long last, it was confirmed, and on December 18, 2007, fans were able to hear Superfriend for the first time as a complete song. | ||
A few differences were of note between Rivers' demo and the version being rehearsed on ''Video Capture Device''. Of course, the female vocals were absent, but surprisingly, the key change ending present in the VCD rehearsal were absent from the demo. Regardless, fans consider "Superfriend" to be one of Rivers' finer compositions. | |||
===Reprise=== | ===Reprise=== | ||