I realized recently that I haven't given Triste Janero's version of The Lovin' Spoonful's "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" its due. After listening to it again, I appreciate it just as much as the original version. The Lovin' Spoonful gives it more of a jaunty stroll vibe, which is likely a large part of why it was a hit. Triste Janero's rendition, however, gives the tune a completely different energy. Brazilian-style guitar underscores an attitude in the vocals of, "Look, just relax. Make an effort, but don't look so desperate. You're still my chosen one." It isn't as overtly hook-laden, but it's just as compelling in its own way.
