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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 10, 2003 23:04:13 GMT -5
Manhattans-My PBS station was nice enough to replay "Rythym, Love and Soul"--twice--last week.  Anyway, The Manhattans sang "Kiss and Say Goodbye". (They MIGHT have sung "Shining Star" as well--but we'll have to wait til the DVD comes out to know for sure.  )Great sound; smooth choreography. Johnny Mathis-My favorite songs of his are "Wonderful, Wonderful" and "Marshmallow World" That really IS what the world looks like in the winter! (Well, in SOME places, at least) That would be cool to see them doing Shining Star today! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 10, 2003 23:09:32 GMT -5
Manhattans - I only know "Kiss & Say Goodbye" which I like. I didn't know they did the original "Shining Star". Hmmm...I should check it out. Bob Marley - It seems like his music has been requisite listening for highschool and college kids for like the last 20 years. I don't have any problem with that except that it means that I find most of Bob and The Wailers stuff to be OVERPLAYED AD NAUSEUM. It's sad that it's almost a jokey cliche to hear "Redemption Song" and think of kids in a college dorm room getting stoned and thinking about the "injustice of it all". Anyway, the point I'm lamely trying to make is that my appreciation for Marley's music has been greatly affected. He is a legend and one of the most influential artists and political activists of his day and that shouldn't be discounted. I never listen to his stuff but there are songs of his that I really love. Faves: Waiting In Vain, Exodus, Jammin, Could You Be Loved Richard Marx - I'll go against the grain and give him some compliments.  He's a great session musician (where he got his music biz start at the age of 16!) and a really good song writer (there's a caveat to this that I'll get to). I also think he has a decent voice but I really don't like most of the songs he's recorded AT ALL. Like Michael Bolton, his talents are better served writing for and producing other people. Still, I will admit to liking "Don't Mean Nothing" and "Right Here Waiting" but I think they'd be better songs if other people sang them. Dave Mason - Childhood memories galore. My parents had an 8 track of the "Let It Flow" album that was played in our 1976 station wagon all the time. ;D Faves: Bring It On Home To Me, We Just Disagree, Let It Go Let It Flow Johnny Mathis - Oy. As much as I like standards and smary cheese vocal stuff like this, I hate Johnny Mathis and his weird nasaly voice. I like a lot of the songs he's made famous (like Chances Are, Wonderful Wonderful, Misty) when they're sang by other people. Dave Matthews - What is all the hype about? He and his band are alright but totally overrated. I still remember them as the boring house band of this bar in Harrisonburg VA that was popular with all of the James Madison Univ students. Funny, my mom LOVES them and she gets upset when I say negative things about them.  He lives in Seattle now, about 3 blocks away from my house. I've seen him with his kids in the grocery store and I couldn't care less. Edited to add that I do actually like one of his songs:/i] "Jimi Thing"
Boy! I sure was long-winded and opinionated today. I apologize...
No, I guess I wasn't very clear. It's not the same song. The Manhattans song is-"Honey you.......are my shinging star, don't you go away...." You're not long winded-I like your intelligent responses! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 10, 2003 23:13:24 GMT -5
Yikes! You ain't kiddin'!! I can't say much for any of these, but I like SOME of Bob Marley and Dave Matthews songs. Nothing I'd buy a whole CD of, though. I'm curious to check out Dave Mason, he's a name I've heard a lot, but don't know his music. You don't know any of Mason's stuff at all? Stick around-tomorrow will be MUCH better!! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 10, 2003 23:17:43 GMT -5
I'm probably gonna have a different opinion on a couple of these today. Manhattans- Only familiar with Kiss and Say Goodbye and Shining Star. Like em both, but I wouldn't say I love them. Bob Marley- Not big on Reggae either. I like the song I Shot the Sheriff, but I'd rather hear Clapton do it. Richard Marx- Sorry -- I like the guy. I think Right Here Waiting for You, Now and Forever, and Hold On Through the Nights are pretty decent songs. -- But Hazard is somewhere in the 80s of my all time Top 100 Faves! It kinda snuck in there. I only heard it 2-3 times when it was popular in '92 (wasn't listening to the radio much) --and I only heard parts of the song and never heard who sang it. But that line "I swear I left her by the river" kinda haunted me for a few years. I'd ask people if they knew where it came from,and no one could tell me (I guess I was asking the wrong people). Finally, I did an Internet search on the line and got the answer. I found the song listened to it and really liked it and had to delve into the "mystery" (there are actually websites devoted to it). Anyway, Marx gets my vote just because of Hazard. Dave Mason- Really only know We Just Disagree. Good song. Johnny Mathis- Hey -- you young whippersnappers may not like Johnny Mathis, but back in the 50s and 60s there was no better way to get your girl "in the mood" than to put "Johnny's Greatest Hits"on the stereo  and besides that,I really like quite a few of his songs: Wonderful Wonderful, What Will My Mary Say, Chances Are, It's Not For Me To Say, Twelfth Of Never, and Misty (yeah, the one featured in the Clint Eastwood Movie "Play Misty for Me") are my faves. Dave Matthews- I really don't know them. I know that several years ago, my son couldn't stand them, then with some of their later stuff, he became a fan, and now goes to their concerts. I don't think I've ever even heard of that hazard song! |
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Post by Kat on Jun 10, 2003 23:53:36 GMT -5
Manhattans - Shining Star
Bob Marley - I'm not all that into reggae, but I do feel he deserves to be in the Hall and like Ken, I have lots of respect for the guy. Faves: I Shot the Sheriff
Richard Marx - Dig the mullet, baby! Heh, yeah I liked him a lot, too. Still like him today.. lots of memories when I hear his songs. Faves: Hold On To The Night, Endless Summer Nights, Should've Known Better
Dave Mason - Feelin' Alright and So High
Johnny Mathis - My grandmother loved him, so I heard him quite a bit when I was growing up. Nice voice, some good stuff. No real favorites except Chances Are and Too Much, Too Little, Too Late.
Dave Matthews - I think he's fine, and I do like What Would You Say, but.. I'll pass.
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Post by 55dodger on Jun 11, 2003 1:43:31 GMT -5
Manhattans - Kiss & Say Goodbye is the only song I really know by them, but it's a good one.
Bob Marley - I know a lot of people appreciate the genius of Bob Marley. I'm one of them. Knew he was good even though I've only been really listening to reggae for about a year now. I've got a three CD set by him I picked up on a clearance rack last year for about $10.00 that's really good. Favorites: No Woman, No Cry, It's Alright, Stop the Train, Soul Shakedown Party, Can't You See, Trench Town Rock.
Richard Marx - ?
Dave Mason - Love Traffic & his stuff with them. Only songs from his solo career I like his We Just Disagree. I not sure I've heard his version of Only You Know & I Know. I'll have to find it, cause I really like that song.
Johnny Mathis - I like his early stuff, not really impressed with his later stuff & duets. Favorites: Wonderful! Wonderful!, It's Not for Me to Say, Chances Are, & Twelfth of Never.
Dave Matthews - I've heard the music, but never been impressed enough to buy any of it. Favorites: none.
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Jun 11, 2003 7:52:49 GMT -5
I don't think I've ever even heard of that hazard song! It peaked at #9 or 10 in '92. Totally different sound for Marx. Here are the lyrics: My mother came to Hazard when I was just seven Even then the folks in town said with prejudiced eyes That boy's not right Three years ago when I came to know Mary First time that someone looked beyond the rumors and the lies And saw the man inside We used to walk down by the river She loved to watch the sun go down We used to walk along the river And dream our way out of this town No one understood what I felt for Mary No one cared until the night she went out walking alone And never came home Man with a badge came knocking next morning Here was I surrounded by a thousand fingers suddenly Pointed right at me I swear I left her by the river I swear I left her safe and sound I need to make it to the river And leave this old Nebraska town I think about my life gone by How it's done me wrong There's no escape for me this time All of my rescues are gone, long gone I swear I left her by the river I swear I left her safe and sound I need to make it to the river And leave this old Nebraska town |
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Post by lora on Jun 11, 2003 8:39:35 GMT -5
Well happy birthday to Judy! You shoulda made a whole post to her! Yeah, I know. But the last time I devoted a whole post to someone (on Memory Lane), I got made fun of for it... in the post. Making fun of someone in their own post isn't a wise decision. |
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Post by KittyKat - RIP Luciano on Jun 11, 2003 14:30:30 GMT -5
But Hazard is somewhere in the 80s of my all time Top 100 Faves! I forgot that I like that song too. |
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Post by KittyKat - RIP Luciano on Jun 11, 2003 14:34:19 GMT -5
No, I guess I wasn't very clear. It's not the same song. The Manhattans song is-"Honey you.......are my shinging star, don't you go away...." Oh, yeah. Now I know the song you're talking about. I didn't know that was The Manhattans. My dad loves that song. |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 11, 2003 14:59:45 GMT -5
Manhattans - Shining Star Bob Marley - I'm not all that into reggae, but I do feel he deserves to be in the Hall and like Ken, I have lots of respect for the guy. Faves: I Shot the Sheriff Richard Marx - Dig the mullet, baby! Heh, yeah I liked him a lot, too. Still like him today.. lots of memories when I hear his songs. Faves: Hold On To The Night, Endless Summer Nights, Should've Known Better Dave Mason - Feelin' Alright and So High Johnny Mathis - My grandmother loved him, so I heard him quite a bit when I was growing up. Nice voice, some good stuff. No real favorites except Chances Are and Too Much, Too Little, Too Late. Dave Matthews - I think he's fine, and I do like What Would You Say, but.. I'll pass. Yeah, he had like the hair sprayed mullet! LOL! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 11, 2003 15:07:56 GMT -5
Manhattans - Kiss & Say Goodbye is the only song I really know by them, but it's a good one. Bob Marley - I know a lot of people appreciate the genius of Bob Marley. I'm one of them. Knew he was good even though I've only been really listening to reggae for about a year now. I've got a three CD set by him I picked up on a clearance rack last year for about $10.00 that's really good. Favorites: No Woman, No Cry, It's Alright, Stop the Train, Soul Shakedown Party, Can't You See, Trench Town Rock. Richard Marx - ? Dave Mason - Love Traffic & his stuff with them. Only songs from his solo career I like his We Just Disagree. I not sure I've heard his version of Only You Know & I Know. I'll have to find it, cause I really like that song. Johnny Mathis - I like his early stuff, not really impressed with his later stuff & duets. Favorites: Wonderful! Wonderful!, It's Not for Me to Say, Chances Are, & Twelfth of Never. Dave Matthews - I've heard the music, but never been impressed enough to buy any of it. Favorites: none. If you liked Delaney and Bonnie's version, you should like Dave's-it rocks a little more. |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 11, 2003 15:09:16 GMT -5
It peaked at #9 or 10 in '92. Totally different sound for Marx. Here are the lyrics: My mother came to Hazard when I was just seven Even then the folks in town said with prejudiced eyes That boy's not right Three years ago when I came to know Mary First time that someone looked beyond the rumors and the lies And saw the man inside We used to walk down by the river She loved to watch the sun go down We used to walk along the river And dream our way out of this town No one understood what I felt for Mary No one cared until the night she went out walking alone And never came home Man with a badge came knocking next morning Here was I surrounded by a thousand fingers suddenly Pointed right at me I swear I left her by the river I swear I left her safe and sound I need to make it to the river And leave this old Nebraska town I think about my life gone by How it's done me wrong There's no escape for me this time All of my rescues are gone, long gone I swear I left her by the river I swear I left her safe and sound I need to make it to the river And leave this old Nebraska town YEESH!! CREEPY!! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 11, 2003 15:10:06 GMT -5
Yeah, I know. But the last time I devoted a whole post to someone (on Memory Lane), I got made fun of for it... in the post. Making fun of someone in their own post isn't a wise decision. I heard about that. Like I said in my original invite to you, you don't have to worry about that CRAP here! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 11, 2003 15:10:50 GMT -5
Oh, yeah. Now I know the song you're talking about. I didn't know that was The Manhattans. My dad loves that song. I knew you HAD to know it! |
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)Great sound; smooth choreography.
He's a great session musician (where he got his music biz start at the age of 16!) and a really good song writer (there's a caveat to this that I'll get to). I also think he has a decent voice but I really don't like most of the songs he's recorded AT ALL. Like Michael Bolton, his talents are better served writing for and producing other people. Still, I will admit to liking "Don't Mean Nothing" and "Right Here Waiting" but I think they'd be better songs if other people sang them.
He lives in Seattle now, about 3 blocks away from my house. I've seen him with his kids in the grocery store and I couldn't care less. Edited to add that I do actually like one of his songs:/i] "Jimi Thing"
and besides that,I really like quite a few of his songs: Wonderful Wonderful, What Will My Mary Say, Chances Are, It's Not For Me To Say, Twelfth Of Never, and Misty (yeah, the one featured in the Clint Eastwood Movie "Play Misty for Me") are my faves. 
