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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 19, 2003 11:15:57 GMT -5
Well I tried to get away with not doing the Staple Singers since I only know one tune, but Dave called me on it! Also, one other suggestion from him.
Staple Singers-Like I said, all I know is I'll Take You There. Ok, I am modifying this. I DO know Respect Yourself! Don't know how I forgot that, just like I forgot Games People Play when I did Joe South. Where is my head? Decent songs, don't need to hear them all the time though. Fave-I'll Take You There, Respect Yourself.
Steppenwolf-Note:there IS songs beyond Born to Be Wild and Magic Carpet Ride!! Classic rock radio would make you think different. They used to play a lot locally years back, as John Kay and....And through those concerts I discovered how much good stuff they have. I should really get their greatest hits. I don't think I need that double set, but I want something more current than that orange album. Faves-Rock Me, Hey Lawdy Mam, Sookie Sookie.
Cat Stevens-An artist I like even more since I got that TV greatest hits that came out a few years back (black cover). I wanted it because the "flag" greatest hits seemed to have single edits (maybe?). Plus this way I got earlier and later cuts. And those ended up being some of my faves! If you like his stuff and have nothing or only the "flag" disc, upgrade!! Faves-Matthew and Son, Peace Train, Majik of Majiks, Wild World, Moon Shadow.
Ray Stevens-Mostly a comedy act, but his first number one was a very "Christian" sounding song. Plus, Unwind is a GREAT tune! H2, that should be on your "never made the top 20" disc! Very "A Day in the Life" in parts. The comedy was corny, but ok, I guess. Fave-Unwind.
Stevie B-Dave suggestion. All I know is my ex-girlfriend had a cassingle that I stayed away from.
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Aug 19, 2003 11:42:37 GMT -5
Staple Singers- The Staples and Sly and the Family Stone were the two premiere family soul groups back in the day. I always liked Sly a little better, but the Staples had some fine songs. Faves: Let's Do It Again, I'll Take You There, Respect Yourself
Steppenwolf- An early "classic rock" group. Never my top choice to listen to, but one of their LPs was always in the "stack" at parties. Faves: Born To Be Wild (It IS a classic), Magic Carpet Ride, Rock Me, Sookie Sookie, Ride With Me
Cat Stevens- O.K. This is a REAL tough one for me. I used to LOVE his music. Remember, I'm much more into singles than albums, yet I liked him so much that I bought a few of his albums. Then he goes and changes his name to Yusef Islam and converts to the Moslem religion. Fine, that's his choice, and he's free to make it. But then he publicly espouses terrorism and calls for the assassination of author Salmon Rushdie for having differing views. I totally lost respect for the man (Cat/Yusef, not Salmon) and will not listen to his music anymore. (I do admit, however, that I did put Moonshadow on a "Never Made The Top 20" cd for historical purposes.)
Ray Stevens- Weird Al's predecessor as the king of novelty music. (Although his biggest hit was the pseudo-religious "Everything is Beautiful"). I like Unwind also, Sat, but it fits more into the No One Else Remembers than the Never Made the Top 20 category. Other faves: Ahab the Arab, The Streak, Jeremiah Peabody's...etc., And Furthermore, Harry the Hairy Ape, Gitarzan.
Stevie B-Never heard of him/her?/it
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Post by Rali on Aug 19, 2003 11:45:42 GMT -5
Staple Singers->>Like I said, all I know is I'll Take You There<< You poor thing! You missed out on all the fun found in replacing the title lyrics of "Respect Yourself" with "Reject Yourself"--(Also "Reflect" &"Re-wreck"; "inspect", "inject" and "Protect" yourself also work nicely.  It provided hours (Minutes?) of entertainment.... Anyway, that and your fave are my faves. ;D Steppenwolf->>there IS songs beyond Born to Be Wild and Magic Carpet Ride!!<< There IS??  Well, those are my favorites. Sadly I was only able to find videos to "Born to Be Wild" (As seen on "The Beat Club"--and The Ed Sully Show) Cat Stevens-Isn't he....? Anyway, I actually still like Peace Train, I guess. Ray Stevens->>his first number one was a very "Christian" sounding song.<< Well, I first learned it in Sunday School! (Or maybe my mom was the one who first taught it to me. LOL!) I also like an old gospel song he sang--"Turn Your Radio On" (Though I have NEVER understood WHY that is an "old gospel song". :  And of course I always got a kick out of "Gitarzan" and the others (Including "The Streak"--for which my sister and some friends of ours once named our dog long ago) ;D |
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Post by lora on Aug 19, 2003 12:28:04 GMT -5
Staple Singers - Undeniable legends, but I can only recall hearing snippets of songs.
Steppenwolf - I know Born to Be Wild. That's all, folks.
Cat Stevens - Never really cared much for him.
Ray Stevens - This friend of my mom's used to have a Ray Stevens video, and we watched it a lot over at their house. This guy is so funny! I can't remember a lot of his song titles, but I'm sure someone can help me out! Faves - Everything is Beautiful, The Streak, Guitarzan, and the one about the squirrel that got loose in church...
Stevie B - Recognize the name, but nothing's coming to me right now.
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Post by Ken on Aug 19, 2003 14:06:49 GMT -5
Hey Adam:)
Staple Singers - I only know two songs but oh are they good! Fantastic stuff
Faves - Respect Yourself - what a great bassline! I seem to remember(or I guess that should be forget LOL that Bruce Willis mangled (sp?) this track back in the late 80's) and I'll Take You There
Steppenwolf - Why radio ignores their other songs is beyond me.I have the For Ladies Only LP on 8 - track! a CD compilation and a few 45's
Faves - For Ladies Only , Berry Rides Again , Sookie Sookie , Straight Shootin' Woman , Born to Be Wild , Magic Carpet Ride , Rock Me , The Pusher ,Move Over , Hey Lawdy Mama, Ride With Me and Snowblind Friend
Cat Stevens - I like quite a few of his songs . They bring back great childhood memories . I remember Morning has Broken from around the time I was in Kindergarten.
Faves - Morning Has Broken , Peace Train , Mathew and Son , Wild World and Moon Shadow.
Ray Stevens - Hilarious stuff , more great childhood memories!
Faves - The Streak , Gitarzan , Everything is Beautiful , Mr.Businessman and Ahab the Arab.
Stevie B - I know I've heard one tune by him but I can't recall the title.
Faves - none
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Post by Pete70s on Aug 19, 2003 14:30:01 GMT -5
Staple Singers-Not bad, kinda gospel, kinda soul... Some big hits in the early 70's! Mavis is such a cool name!
Steppenwolf-I actually know a lot by them, because my older brother had most of their original albums. I listened to them a lot as a kid. John Kay used to scare me, I thought he was the devil. Then I saw their Behind The Music and learned that I was right!! What an a-hole!! I don't listen to them much today, their stuff hasn't aged with me well, but I have a few things by them.
Cat Stevens-I seriously need to upgrade beyond the "flag" CD. I love every track on it, especially a little gem called "Two Fine People". I see that he has a box set out.. That may be a little extreme..
Ray Stevens-Not an artist I thought much about, but he had some funny stuff, as well as serious stuff. His schtick is a little passe these days...
Stevie B-Awful.. Early 90's prom music.. No thanks!
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Post by Boogieman on Aug 19, 2003 14:30:26 GMT -5
Staple Singers  : One of the best family acts in terms of talent, yet they get so little respect these days...even nearly being passed over by our noble leader  . Mavis Staples could really belt them out and her sisters provided good backup. Pops played a nice guitar, especially on "I'll Take You There". These guys were GOOD. Favorites = I'll Take You There, Let's Do It Again, Respect Yourself Steppenwolf  : Can't even tell you how burnt out on the two big hits I am...and I almost never listen to oldies or classic rock. Seriously overplayed. Overall I don't think they were all that. Just a mediocre party band. Favorites = (or at least they used to be) Magic Carpet Ride, Born to be Wild Cat Stevens  : Political views aside, I'm still not a fan of Yusef. I don't ever think about him or his music. Ray Stevens  : A complete nut! Funny material for it's time. Guy made a career out of novelty hits with the exception of "Everything is Beautiful". I can barely remember the streaking craze of 1972 (thankfully!) but I do remember seeing some news footage of college students participating in this fad while Ray's other number one "The Streak" was overdubbed. The things we remember....gawd. Favorites = Jeremiah Peabody's Verylongsongtitle...., Everything is Beautiful, Gitarzan, The Streak Stevie B  : One of the bigger artists from the Miami/Freestyle genre of dance music that peaked in the late 80's. Like most freestyle acts his fast songs tended to sound very similar. Vocally below average. Had a HUGE hit in 1990 with a ballad, then disappeared. Good memories of my early club days and DJ'ing gigs. Honestly though, this guy didn't have much talent. Favorites = I Wanna Be the One, Dreamin of Love, Spring Love (Come Back To Me), I Need You (Yo, Hey, Check This Out), Because I Love You (The Postman's Song) |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 19, 2003 18:48:39 GMT -5
Staple Singers - Very talented family group. Their sound was quite unique, a great blend of styles. I wish some of their lesser-known hits got more airplay. Favorites: Let's Do It Again, Heavy Makes You Happy, Oh La De Da, This World, Respect Yourself.
Steppenwolf - Their sound was very cutting-edge for its time, and still sounds good today - hard to believe 'Born to Be Wild' is 35 years old! I have their greatest hits on cassette, but it's been a while since I've listened to it. Favorites: Born to Be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride, Rock Me, Sookie Sookie, The Pusher.
Cat Stevens - I don't agree with many of his views, but I must say I do still enjoy listening to most of his songs. Favorites: Wild World, Peace Train, Morning Has Broken, Oh Very Young.
Ray Stevens - One of the best comedy/novelty singer/songwriters. His songs are great fun to listen to. Favorites: Ahab the Arab, Everything is Beautiful, Gitarzan, Misty, Mississippi Squirrel Revival.
Stevie B - Not familiar with him.
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Post by KittyKat - RIP Luciano on Aug 19, 2003 18:54:38 GMT -5
Staple Singers - I knew that Dave wasn't going to let you slide on this group. If he had I would've bugged you anyway. Anyway, Boogieman pretty much said everything I wanted to, but I will add that "I'll Take You There" has one of the best and most recognizable bass lines in music. Add the awsome horns and you've got the reason why I never get tired of that tune. Are they in the Hall? If not they should be. Faves: I'll Take You There, We'll Get Over, The Weight (both their cover version and the one they did with The Band for The Last Waltz), City In The Sky, Respect Yourself Steppenwolf - I know that they have more songs than the 2 overplayed hits but I've never cared enough to investigate. Listening to "Magic Carpet Ride" you understand how it could become such a hit. It must of sounded incredible when it first came out. Faves: that one I guess Cat Stevens - Great songwriter although I've never really liked his voice. "Moonshadow" is an awesome song although I've always like LaBelle's version of it better. I won't comment on his political/religious views. Faves: Oh Very Young, Father and Son, Peace Train Ray Stevens - No no no Stevie B - I know the artist but not enough to comment. |
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Post by djdave on Aug 19, 2003 21:30:29 GMT -5
Excellent line-up today.
Staple Singers--well-deserved of the Hall. Mavis had a great voice. RIP Pops.
Faves:
Let's do it again
I'll take you there
If you're ready come go with me
Respect yourself (FULL version)
Touch a hand, make a friend
Heavy makes you happy
This world
Oh la de dah
Be what you are
City in the sky
New Orleans
My main man
Steppenwolf--awesome hard rock. One of my Holy Grails is to find the ORIGINAL version of "Magic Carpet Ride" on a CD (original Dunhill 45 version). Nothing like you hear everywhere else. Played 'em lots in college.
Faves:
Born to be wild
Magic carpet ride
Rock me
Hey lawdy mama
Move over
The pusher
Jupiter's child
Sookie sookie
Straight shootin' woman
For ladies only
Snowblind friend
Ride with me
Who needs ya
It's never too late
Don't step on the grass Sam
Everybody's next one
Take what you need
Cat Stevens--My fave today. Let the man lead his own life today. (Not trying to push terrorism, thanks) He left behind MUCH GREAT music. "Firecat" is FOREVER in my top 100 albums.
Faves:
Morning has broken (perhaps the prettiest ballad ever recorded, GREAT piano by Ric Wakeman)
Matthew and son (#2 UK hit, shoulda easily made the US hot 100-LOVE it)
Peace train
Another Saturday night (better than Sam's original)
Wild world
Moonshadow
Rubylove
Tuesday's dead
Oh very young
The wind
If I laugh
Tea for the tillerman
Sitting
How can I tell you
Where do the children play
Hard headed woman
Changes IV
Father and son
The hurt
Can't keep it in
Two fine people
Old schoolyard
Daytime
I'm gonna get a gun
Silent sunlight
Ready
On the road to find out
I love my dog
Katmandu
Majik of majiks
Mona bone jakon
Was Dog a doughnut
Into white
Miles from nowhere
Banapple gas
Trouble
Lilywhite
I never wanted to be a star
Bad brakes
Lady D'Arbanville
Just another night
Ray Stevens--Not too bad, Burnt out on stuff that was overplayed on Dr. Demento. Never liked "Businessman", oddly enough.
Faves:
Everything is beautiful
The streak (gradually wearing off on me, not funny after over 100 listens)
Misty
Ahab the arab (still on my CD want list)
Harry the hairy ape
Gitarzan
In the mood (as "Henhouse Five Plus Too")
Along came Jones
Jeremiah Peabody's poly-unsaturated quick dissolving fast acting pleasant tasting green and purple pills
Moonlight special
Unwind
Speed ball
Bridget the midget (#1 UK hit)
Mississippi squirrel revival
Freddie Feelgood
Shriner's convention
America communicate with me
Would Jesus wear a Rolex
Indian love call
Bagpipes-that's my bag
Osama ya mama
Turn your radio on
Stevie B--one of the reasons why that "cheesy dance music" from 1988 to 1991 was so GREAT!!! And had a GREAT overlooked album from 1995 as well. Heck, even 1992's "Healing" was good! To each their own, and I LOVE this guy's music. A shame they don't make them like this anymore. Will never part with his ORIGINAL 1991 "Best of".
Faves: (his entire output from 1987-1995; BELIEVE it)
Girl I am searching for you (Man do I LOVE this)
Funky melody (HUGE hit on Orlando's XL 106.7)
Love and enotion (especially the "rhythm method mix")
Love me for life (perhaps his best ballad)
If you still love me
I'll be by your side
Because I love you (The postman song) (Sad shame this is the only one that gets any play today)
Party your body
Dream about you
I wanna be the one
Facts of love
Dreamin' of love
Spring love
Forever more
In my eyes
Broken hearted
Pump that body
I came to rock your body
Who's loving you tonight
Summer nights
Come with me
We're jammin' now
You are the one
Waiting for your love
Lifetime love affair
Prayer
Memories of loving you
No more tears
I need you
Force inside of me
Children of tomorrow
Day 'n night
Girl I love you
Running back
Tender love
Baby I'm a fool for love
Stop the love
Call my name
I'm not crazy
I wanna love you girl
4 U
Maybe someday
Something to think about
If you leave me now
Crying out
Place to go
You're the one I think about
Kiss the tears away
Right here, right now
okay, time for me to get drunk on water.
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Post by kathyb on Aug 20, 2003 1:10:55 GMT -5
Well, I'm here--later than usual, but...I'm here.
Staple Singers--Love the songs I know by them. I saw Mavis Staples on some show a couple of years ago, and she could still belt out the notes. Always liked her voice.
Steppenwolf--I enjoy quite a few of their songs. Never get tired of the two biggies, and really like Rock Me and Hey Lawdy Mama. I remember my brother playing "The Pusher" really loudly one day way back when, and my mom becoming very angry at what she was hearing. She told my brother he'd better never play that song in her presence again. LOL!
Cat Stevens--Most of his songs bring back great childhood memories for me. Faves: Morning Has Broken, Moonshadow, Peace Train, Wild World, several more.
Ray Stevens--My dad liked him a lot, so I heard his music quite a bit in our house. Didn't mind though. Thought he was quite funny. To this day, whenever somebody starts to sing a song, I'll say "sing one, monkey" (Gitarzan). Heehee.
Stevie B--I think I have the cassette single of "Because You Loved Me". Can't really place the tune right now though. Kinda pretty, if I remember correctly. Don't think I know anything else by him.
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Post by Railyn on Aug 20, 2003 17:52:47 GMT -5
The Staple Singers - I only know "I'll Take You There". I never picked up on the religious undertone untill I saw it on several gospel collections.
Steppenwolf - So sick of them. I liked them - my parents have the albums - but there was a point in the late 80's/early 90's where they had this resurgence and I couldn't go to any party/$5 day/wedding reception without hearing Born To Be Wild, or Magic Carpet Ride - maybe if I don't hear them for the next few years they'll be ok again.
Cat Stevens - I never understood the critical acclaim behind him. I always found songs like Moonshadow to be just lame little ditties. No offense to anyone who likes him, it just isn't my cup of tea.
Ray Stevens - now you're talking. Good clean fun novelty act. LOVE the Streak. It is one of my Grandma's favorite songs.
Stevie B - I only know the one song, and I don't like it (The postman song). He was a major presence in the Rhode Island area because my best friend's sister went to Johnson and Wales from 1988-1992 and she was always borrowing money from my best friend to go to his shows. She'd bring her back a poster or t-shirt. He was not popular around here.
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 21, 2003 9:09:35 GMT -5
Staple Singers- The Staples and Sly and the Family Stone were the two premiere family soul groups back in the day. I always liked Sly a little better, but the Staples had some fine songs. Faves: Let's Do It Again, I'll Take You There, Respect Yourself Steppenwolf- An early "classic rock" group. Never my top choice to listen to, but one of their LPs was always in the "stack" at parties. Faves: Born To Be Wild (It IS a classic), Magic Carpet Ride, Rock Me, Sookie Sookie, Ride With Me Cat Stevens- O.K. This is a REAL tough one for me. I used to LOVE his music. Remember, I'm much more into singles than albums, yet I liked him so much that I bought a few of his albums. Then he goes and changes his name to Yusef Islam and converts to the Moslem religion. Fine, that's his choice, and he's free to make it. But then he publicly espouses terrorism and calls for the assassination of author Salmon Rushdie for having differing views. I totally lost respect for the man (Cat/Yusef, not Salmon) and will not listen to his music anymore. (I do admit, however, that I did put Moonshadow on a "Never Made The Top 20" cd for historical purposes.) Ray Stevens- Weird Al's predecessor as the king of novelty music. (Although his biggest hit was the pseudo-religious "Everything is Beautiful"). I like Unwind also, Sat, but it fits more into the No One Else Remembers than the Never Made the Top 20 category. Other faves: Ahab the Arab, The Streak, Jeremiah Peabody's...etc., And Furthermore, Harry the Hairy Ape, Gitarzan. Stevie B-Never heard of him/her?/it Cat is ok with terrorism?? I thought I read something where he said he was saddened by recent events. Maybe not? |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 21, 2003 9:13:55 GMT -5
Staple Singers->>Like I said, all I know is I'll Take You There<< You poor thing! You missed out on all the fun found in replacing the title lyrics of "Respect Yourself" with "Reject Yourself"--(Also "Reflect" &"Re-wreck"; "inspect", "inject" and "Protect" yourself also work nicely. It provided hours (Minutes?) of entertainment.... Anyway, that and your fave are my faves. ;D Steppenwolf->>there IS songs beyond Born to Be Wild and Magic Carpet Ride!!<< There IS?? Well, those are my favorites. Sadly I was only able to find videos to "Born to Be Wild" (As seen on "The Beat Club"--and The Ed Sully Show) Cat Stevens-Isn't he....? Anyway, I actually still like Peace Train, I guess. Ray Stevens->>his first number one was a very "Christian" sounding song.<< Well, I first learned it in Sunday School! (Or maybe my mom was the one who first taught it to me. LOL!) I also like an old gospel song he sang--"Turn Your Radio On" (Though I have NEVER understood WHY that is an "old gospel song". : And of course I always got a kick out of "Gitarzan" and the others (Including "The Streak"--for which my sister and some friends of ours once named our dog long ago) ;D After reading your post, I went back and corrected myself on the Staple Singers song!  |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 21, 2003 9:16:09 GMT -5
Staple Singers - Undeniable legends, but I can only recall hearing snippets of songs. Steppenwolf - I know Born to Be Wild. That's all, folks. Cat Stevens - Never really cared much for him. Ray Stevens - This friend of my mom's used to have a Ray Stevens video, and we watched it a lot over at their house. This guy is so funny! I can't remember a lot of his song titles, but I'm sure someone can help me out! Faves - Everything is Beautiful, The Streak, Guitarzan, and the one about the squirrel that got loose in church... Stevie B - Recognize the name, but nothing's coming to me right now. I remember them offering a Ray Stevens video on TV ALL the time years ago, it was probably that one! |
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: One of the best family acts in terms of talent, yet they get so little respect these days...even nearly being passed over by our noble leader 
. Mavis Staples could really belt them out and her sisters provided good backup. Pops played a nice guitar, especially on "I'll Take You There". These guys were GOOD.
: Political views aside, I'm still not a fan of Yusef. I don't ever think about him or his music.
: One of the bigger artists from the Miami/Freestyle genre of dance music that peaked in the late 80's. Like most freestyle acts his fast songs tended to sound very similar. Vocally below average. Had a HUGE hit in 1990 with a ballad, then disappeared. Good memories of my early club days and DJ'ing gigs. Honestly though, this guy didn't have much talent.
