Disco de Dishwalla: “Counting Blue Cars [4 Tracks]”

The acoustic version of "Counting Blue Cars" is probably one of the all-time best renditions from an original that I've ever heard. It's played to perfection and the group's musicianship is brilliantly displayed. A true "Acoustic Magnificense".

While I was waiting for the 'N' train at the subway station in Times Square, Manhattan, a street performer pulled out his guitar and performed an accoustic version of "Counting Blue Cars." This was the first time I heard the song in this version and he performed solo.

The accoustics of the subway station was phenomenal and added to the effect of this song. Everytime I hear this rendition, it evokes fond memories. To date, it is the best free concert I've listened to.

Unlike the CD single, which has the LP version as the lead track, the cassette single lists Side A as the LP version but it is really an edit of the LP version. It just cuts some of the intro, guitar solo and ending, but retains the song's pretty melody.