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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 15, 2003 11:12:19 GMT -5
Friday.....
Bruce Springsteen-For a 12 year old kid trying to be cool and not listen to stuff like Lionel Richie, Bruce was a breath of fresh air with Born in the USA. No less than 7 hit singles on that album. My first ever cassette (we were a vinyl family). Over the years though, Bruce hasn't done much for me. The songs I like on that album are the album cuts. Some of the earlier stuff, I know it's well written, story songs, etc, but they are just SO drawn out. Songs like Jungleland and Thunder Road. In the Hall, and deserves it, but just doesn't do much for me personally. Faves-Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (Live), Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, Hungry Heart, Tunnel of Love, I'm Goin' Down.
Squeeze-Absolutely LOVE their two MTV hits, Tempted and Black Coffee in Bed. The former marked yet another appearance from Paul Carrick. Such a legendary piece, and it didn't crack to the top 40 (Put THAT on your tape, H2!). Black Coffee didn't make the Hot 100. I've seen various other videos on VH-1 that didn't stand out. My wife has their greatest on cassette, I should listen more. Faves-Tempted, Black Coffee in Bed.
Billy Squier-Where is Billy? Remember the video to Rock Me Tonight? Dancing on a bed in a Flashdance type sweatshirt. He must still be hiding from that. The classic rock station we used to have here used to rip on him on commercials saying he was a janitor at their station. I like his hits though. Good straightforward rock. Wish his single disc collections were more complete though. Faves-In the Dark, Lonely is the Night, The Stroke, Everybody Wants You, Rock Me Tonight.
Stacey Q-Dave reminded me how Shane thought he was funny by suggesting her way back when. Well Shane, wherever you are, this one's for you, you f@cking pr!ck. Made two songs that basically sounded the same. Remember her turn on Facts of Life as Cinnamon? No? You're probably better off. Faves-Two of Hearts, We Connect (both honorable mentions).
Michael Stanely Band-Dave's suggestion. Ok, I totally remember playing a video of theirs a lot, but I am not sure of the song or how it goes. Maybe it was My Town? They were playing like outside a warehouse in an arrow formation. I should write VH-1 Classic. Faves-none.....yet.
And you?
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Aug 15, 2003 13:59:07 GMT -5
Well... from my perspective, you've got The Boss and not much else. OK. Let's see: Bruce Springsteen- Has to be one of the top 20 influential acts of the Rock era. I don't like everything he's done (I agree with the long drawn out comment on things like Thunder Road), but I like a lot of it. Besides, when my wife was in college, she had a roommate who dated Springsteen's cousin, or something like that. (From there, it's not far to "my wife dated Springsteen" and from there to "I am Springsteen" --  ) Faves: Dancing In The Dark (Top 250), Hungry Heart, Born To Run, Glory Days, I'm On Fire, My Hometown. Squeeze- Never heard of them. Can't put those songs on my list if I never heard of them. Billy Squier- Only know Rock Me Tonight and The Stroke (only vaguely). Eh. Stacey Q- I only know 2 of Hearts. It's OK. (D@mnit, Sat! Shane was right. What did you include her for?   Michael Stanely Band-Don't know them. |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 15, 2003 14:15:55 GMT -5
Well... from my perspective, you've got The Boss and not much else. OK. Let's see: Bruce Springsteen- Has to be one of the top 20 influential acts of the Rock era. I don't like everything he's done (I agree with the long drawn out comment on things like Thunder Road), but I like a lot of it. Besides, when my wife was in college, she had a roommate who dated Springsteen's cousin, or something like that. (From there, it's not far to "my wife dated Springsteen" and from there to "I am Springsteen" -- ) Faves: Dancing In The Dark (Top 250), Hungry Heart, Born To Run, Glory Days, I'm On Fire, My Hometown. Squeeze- Never heard of them. Can't put those songs on my list if I never heard of them. Billy Squier- Only know Rock Me Tonight and The Stroke (only vaguely). Eh. Stacey Q- I only know 2 of Hearts. It's OK. (D@mnit, Sat! Shane was right. What did you include her for?   Michael Stanely Band-Don't know them. HEY! Are you saying my comments were long and drawn out??  |
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Aug 15, 2003 14:43:27 GMT -5
HEY! Are you saying my comments were long and drawn out?? OK, so I used the modifyer in the wrong place. It's not that I get paid for my writing ability ---- (oop! actually I do.  ) |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 15, 2003 14:47:49 GMT -5
OK, so I used the modifyer in the wrong place. It's not that I get paid for my writing ability ---- (oop! actually I do. ) LOL When I first read it, I was like HEY, but then I realized what you meant.  |
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Post by lora on Aug 15, 2003 14:54:07 GMT -5
Bruce Springsteen - Although I don't always particularly care for his voice, when I'm in the mood he's great to listen to. Living legend, and deserving of the title. Faves - Hungry Heart, Born in the USA, Dancing in the Dark.
Squeeze - Don't know 'em.
Billy Squier - Sounds familiar, but I got nothin'.
Stacey Q - Two of Hearts was a cute song, but personally, it's a good thing that she was a one (or two) hit wonder. Saved the world from a lot of crappy music by her career not going any further.
Michael Stanley Band - I have no idea.
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Post by Pete70s on Aug 15, 2003 16:04:36 GMT -5
Only one I really like today is Squeeze. (and I REALLY like them A LOT!!!)
Bruce Springsteen-Never saw what the big deal was. Actually, for YEARS I couldn't figure out why I hated the guy so much. Then, recently, I figured it out.. It seems as if EVERY time he performs in an all-star band (Like at a tribute concert or a Hall Of Fame jam), he always seems to hog the spotlight! It seems as if he tries to upstage EVERYBODY! OK, I've just made about 50, 000 ememies by saying that, but oh well, that's how I feel. I do like a few songs, Hungry Heart, Dancing In The Dark. I just can't stand watching him!
Squeeze-You know, everyone who says that pop music sucked after a certain year NEEDS to give a listen to groups like Squeeze and XTC to see that good pop DIDN'T die out, it just went underground! OK, these groups didn't get a lot of radio airplay or have a lot of chart success, but they made records that ranked right up there with all the greats (at least quality-wise). Many Squeeze fans rank Difford and Tilbrook in the same songwriting league as Lennon/McCartney! But by the mid-80's MTV was too busy promoting media darlings like Madonna and (whatz 'iz name) Springsteen! I turned my attention to (what was then called) "Modern Rock" in the late 80's, and a whole new world of great music opened up for me.. OK, that's my rant for the day...
Faves: Pulling Mussels From The Shell, Another Nail For My Heart, Goodbye Girl, Up The Junction, Take Me I'm Yours, Cool For Cats, Hourglass, Black Coffee In Bed
Billy Squier-I can take or leave it. I did like "The Stroke"
Stacy Q- Exactly the crap I was talking about that MTV was playing to death when they should have been playing SQUEEZE!!!!
Michael Stanley Band-I think I have "My Town" somewhere. I know I've heard it and liked it!
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Post by Ken on Aug 15, 2003 16:45:24 GMT -5
Bruce Springsteen - Yeah there's no doubt that Born in The U.S.A. was huge!! It was a big album at my high school. Iremember getting it as a birthday gift I now have it on CD . I also have the live box - set - I've mentioned before that I actually like alot of those versions vs the studio - they just have that extra kick to them. I have quite a few faves but I'll try to keep it short Faves - Hungry Heart Mary's Place Tenth Avenue Freeze Out All or Nothin' At All Born To Run Dancing in The Dark Pink Cadillac Darlington County Darkness on The Edge of Town Open All Night Tunnel Of Love Doll House Because The Night Santa Claus is Coming To Town Rosalita Paradise By The "C" Glory Days Cadillac Ranch Raise Your Hand (Live!) Squeeze - Love them - I agree with you Pete! - Tilbrook and Difford wrote so many great hook filled pop songs.You can't forget the great Jools Holland on keyboards. The first song I heard was Another Nail For My Heart - Love it just as much now as I did back in 1980. Why great songs like this are virtually ignored is a crime. I have the Singles - best of on vinyl Faves - Black Coffee in Bed , Another Nail For My Heart , Up The Junction , Hourglass , Tempted ( Paul can SING!) , Pulling Muscles (From The Shell) and If I Didn't Love You (first heard this on That 80's Show) Billy Squier - I have his best of on CD. He had some great songs I also like Can't Wait from his 70's band Piper.He sure did seem to disappear rather quickly. Faves - Rock Me Tonight , The Stroke , All Night Long , In The Dark , Emotions in Motion and Everybody Wants You. Stacy Q - The only tune I remember is Two Hearts. Ok I guess. Faves - Two Hearts Michael Stanley Band - Speaking of whatever happened too - where did this guy go? I loved My Town when it came out and it's still a big 80's fave with me, just an awesome track. Fantastic drumming -woo hoo! Faves - He Can't Love You and My Town very cute picture of Martina BTW |
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Post by KittyKat - RIP Luciano on Aug 15, 2003 18:49:16 GMT -5
Bruce Springsteen - I respect him. I actually don't like most of the songs off " Born In The USA". I have really enjoyed a lot of the covers of his songs. Manfred Mann anyone? Faves: Hungry Heart, Brilliant Disguise, Secret Garden, I'm On Fire, Rosalita Squeeze - Yay! My definite fave of the list today. I was a huge fanatic of this band in the early 80s. Their music can't really be put into one category. It changed as much as their band line-up did. Anyway, listening to Squeeze is like pulling on a warm comfy sweater. Faves: Black Coffee In Bed (another song that my band in college covered), Tempted, Is That Love, If I Didn't Love You, Annie Get Your Gun, Take Me I'm Yours, No Place Like Home, Hourglass, Pulling Mussels Billy Squier - a total joke now. I saw an interview with him on VH1 and he was still lamenting the nail in his coffin that was that HORRENDOUS and laughable video for "Rock Me Tonight"  Anyway....Faves: The Stroke, Rock Me Tonight Stacey Q - 2 of Hearts is okay I guess. She's no Martika! Michael Stanley Band -  Who? Reading Ken's post jogged my memory about the song called "He Can't Love You" but I can barely remember. |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 15, 2003 18:51:25 GMT -5
Bruce Springsteen - My feelings about him are pretty similar to H2's. He's an especially strong songwriter, and many of his songs have become classics. Favorites: Dancing in the Dark, Hungry Heart, Cover Me, Born to Run, Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, Darlington County.
Squeeze - I've never understood how 'Tempted' missed the top 40 - it's such a great song, perfectly written and performed. Very underappreciated band. Favorites: Tempted, Black Coffee in Bed, Hourglass.
Billy Squier - Billy is an artist that I've really grown to like more and more over the years. His songs are starting to get play on the classic rock stations here, after being pretty much ignored for years. Favorites: My Kinda Lover, Rock Me Tonite, Everybody Wants You, The Stroke.
Stacey Q - I remember that post! He tried to make himself look so cool with his comments, and he wound up looking very foolish. 'Two of Hearts' is okay, I guess. I have that Cinnamon Facts of Life episode on tape! ;D
Michael Stanley Band - I'm only familiar with their two hits, and both are really good, although it's been ages since I've heard 'He Can't Love You'. I just heard 'My Town' about 2 months ago on Flashback, and it was great to hear it again!
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Post by djdave on Aug 15, 2003 19:48:39 GMT -5
Bruce Springsteen-My fave today. A rock legend if ever there was one. Great selection of songs! Must have 3 or 4 of my top 500 albums.
Faves: (Big list!)
BORN TO RUN (FOREVER top 500! Sprung from cages on Highway 9!!! WOOO!!!)
Dancing in the dark
Hungry heart
Glory days
Born in the USA (Raise that fist!)
Cover me
Santa Claus is coming to town
Badlands
Tunnel of love
I'm on fire
Rosalita (Come out tonight)
Brilliant disguise
Tenth avenue freeze-out
I'm goin' down
Pink Cadillac
Cadillac ranch
Thunder road
Human touch
Growin' up
Darlington county
Blinded by the light
Promised land
Working on the highway
Jungleland
Streets of Philadelphia
Prove it all night
Fade away (VERY forgotten today)
Darkness on the edge of town
Independence day
One step up
This hard land
Lonesome day
Fire
Bobby Jean
57 channels (and nothin' on)
Secret garden
Backstreets
Two faces
War (MUST have the spoken intro)
The river
Trapped
Waitin' on a sunny day
I'm a rocker
The rising
No surrender
She's the one
Stolen car
Two hearts
You can look (but you better not touch)
My hometown
Racing in the street
Spirit in the night
Leap of faith
Murder incorporated
If I should fall behind
Johnny 99
Downbound train
Streets of fire
Because the night
Paradise by the C
Candy's room
Don't look back
Ramrod
Open all night
Youngstown
Mansion on the hill
Better days
Reason to believe
Raise your hand
I wish I were blind
Nebraska
It's hard to be a saint in the city
4th of July, Asbury park
Adam raised a Cain
I wanna be with you
Out in the street
Lucky town
Valentine's day
Real man
For you
All that heaven will allow
Jersey girl
Mary Queen of Arkansas
Does this bus stop at 82nd street
Blood brothers
Wreck on the highway
E street shuffle
Spare parts
Man's job
Point blank
Chimes of freedom
My beautiful reward
The ghost of Tom Joad
Atlantic City
Lost in the flood
My love will not let you down
Hearts of stone
Be true
American skin (41 shots)
Living proof
All or nothin' at all
Brothers under the bridge
--whew--
Squeeze--good stuff. Tempted does seem more played for its peak position than it should be; it's not THAT much of a classic to me. But Difford and Tillbrook are great singers/songwriters; Hourglass sounds VERY McCartney-esque.
Faves:
Hourglass
Tempted (Don't get me wrong, it's still good)
Black coffee in bed
If it's love
Annie get your gun
Cool for cats
Is that love
Satisfied
853-5937
Take me I'm yours
Pulling mussels from the shell
If I didn't love you
Footprints
Woman's world
Loving you tonight
Up the junction
Billy Squier--this guy was much bigger on the charts than Squeeze was in the 80's, yet he seems very overlooked today. This guy rocked! Right through the 80's, nonetheless! Very underrated especially in the later part of his career. BTW, "Don't say no", the album, was on the chart for over 2 years.
Faves:
Everybody wants you
Rock me tonite
The stroke
Emotions in motion
My kinda lover
She's a runner
In the dark
Love is the hero
Lonely is the night
All night long
She goes down
Don't say no
Learn how to live
Don't say you love me
Christmas is the time to say I love you
Catch 22
It keeps you rockin'
Eye on you
Too daze gone
Shot o' love
Take a look behind ya
Fall for love
Angry
I need you
Tied up
Wink of an eye
Big beat
Don't let me go
Young girls
Who's your boyfriend
Stronger
You know what I like
Sweet release
Young at heart
Reach for the sky
Waddya want from me
Hand-me-downs
Facts of life
Nobody knows
(Another) 1984
Stacey Q--you didn't HAVE to put her in again! Actually a circus performer-turned-dance club singer, and she was great with the late 80's dance music! May even look into a CD hits collection, if there is one! ;D
Faves:
Two of hearts (eternal top 1000)
We connect (just as great!)
Don't make a fool of yourself
Insecurity
Heartbeat
Shy boy
Music out of bounds
Better than heaven
Hard machine
Don't break my heart
Love or desire
Temptation
(I know she had others...)
Michael Stanley Band--Michael Stanley Gee from Cleveland! VERY VERY overlooked today, and their 2 biggest I LOVED right out of the box, and they hold up WONDERFUL today. Another group I hope there's a "Best of" somewhere.
Faves:
He can't love you (Woo hoo!!!)
My town
Falling in love again
When I'm holding you tight
All I ever wanted
In the heartland
Lover
In between the lines
Someone like you
Take the time
Hang tough
Only a dreamer
Working again
Victim of circumstance
Say goodbye
Fire in the hole
We can make it
No turning back
Carolyn
Save a little piece for me
Misery loves company
I'm gonna love you
Hearts on fire
Who's to blame
Damage is done
Lost in the funhouse again
Hold your fire
Face the music
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Post by kathyb on Aug 15, 2003 22:30:00 GMT -5
Bruce Springsteen--I'm not a HUGE fan, but I do enjoy a lot of his songs. I really liked the Born in the USA album. I think that's the first album of his I bought. When I investigated some earlier stuff of his, I found I liked quite a bit of his music. Squeeze--Absolutely love Tempted. Black Coffee in Bed is a cool song too. I think that's all I know by them. Billy Squier--Loved him in high school. Used to listen to his albums all the time. I have some cheapo "Essential Hits" cd of his or something, and I find myself listening to it quite a bit. And that Rock Me Tonight video is always good for a laugh. Stacey Q--I think I have the 2 Hearts 45. Might even be a picture sleeve.  I do remember her on the Facts of Life. Why I remember her, I don't know. ;D Michael Stanley Band--When I first read that, I thought, "Oh yeah, they did the song Let's All Chant." Then I remembered that was the Michael Zager band. LOL! I don't think I know this band. My Town doesn't ring any bells. |
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Post by 55dodger on Aug 17, 2003 3:19:16 GMT -5
Bruce Springsteen - Elvis may have been the King, but Bruce is the Boss. My #4 favorite artist ever. Did it without the frills, just went out a cranked out some great tunes. I have several albums, the multi-record Live set on vinyl, a three bootleg cassettes recorded from a concert he did at Wembely in the late 80s. Will never get tired of his music. Favorites: Blinded by the Light, Born to Run, Hungry Heart, 10th Avenue Freezeout, Darlington County, Born in the USA, Glory Days, The River, My Hometown, Dancing in the Dark, Badlands, Cadillac Ranch, Thunder Road, Fire, War, & Tunnel of Love.
Squeeze - These guys were pretty good. First heard them while living in England in the late 70s. They had some big hits in England. Then, at least for me, they fell off the radar screen. Picked up their greatest hits on vinyl at the Salvation Army for a buck. Favorites: Up the Junction, Cool for Cats, Goodbye Girl, Black Coffee in Bed.
Billy Squier - Billy was ok. Only liked a couple of songs. Favorites: The Stroke, Rock Me Tonite.
Stacy Q - Shane can have her. Favorites: none
Michael Stanley Band - Got their live album. It's ok. Rarely listen to it. Favorites: He Can't Love You, My Town.
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Post by Railyn on Aug 17, 2003 15:44:40 GMT -5
About half and half today. Bruce Springsteen - he's ok. I'm not a huge fan. Favorites: Hungry Heart (very favorite), Dancin' In The Dark, Briliant Disguise, Glory Days, 10th Avenue Freezeout, Born To Run, Tunnel Of Love (barely). Squeeze - LOVE these guys. Finally got a good GH cd. Favorites: Black Coffee In Bed, Pulling Mussels From The Shell, Tempted, and very favorite: Hourglass - it just rocks! Billy Squier - he's ok. Had some big hits and then disappeared - but they all kind of sounded alike. Favorites: The Stroke, Everybody Wants You, Rock Me Tonight StaceyQ - yes, I remember her on Facts Of Life - 'nuff said. Michael Stanley Band -  |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 19, 2003 13:48:36 GMT -5
Bruce Springsteen - Although I don't always particularly care for his voice, when I'm in the mood he's great to listen to. Living legend, and deserving of the title. Faves - Hungry Heart, Born in the USA, Dancing in the Dark. Squeeze - Don't know 'em. Billy Squier - Sounds familiar, but I got nothin'. Stacey Q - Two of Hearts was a cute song, but personally, it's a good thing that she was a one (or two) hit wonder. Saved the world from a lot of crappy music by her career not going any further. Michael Stanley Band - I have no idea. True about saving the world from her music, but she has had so many clones since then. |
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) Faves: Dancing In The Dark (Top 250), Hungry Heart, Born To Run, Glory Days, I'm On Fire, My Hometown.
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I do remember her on the Facts of Life. Why I remember her, I don't know. ;D
