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Post by Dawn on May 5, 2008 12:08:08 GMT -5
For the last few days, I've been listening to "Photograph--The Very Best of Ringo"...a very underestimated collection. At school, I've been playing a lot of Motown, especially The Miracles. I've been meaning to pick up that Ringo collection, as it's a lot more comprehensive than his older Blast from the Past hits set. And Motown always makes for great listening!  |
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Post by Dawn on May 5, 2008 12:12:33 GMT -5
I've been listening to Blondie a lot in the last week. There's a song of their's that I cannot seem to find for the life of me. I found the video on Youtube but now I want the song so I can put it on my mp3 player. Its off of the "Eat To The Beat" album and its called "Accidents Never Happen". I LOVE the drums in this song! My boyfriend is a drummer and I showed him the song and he said that Clem Burke is an excellent drummer. Here's the video for the song: youtube.com/watch?v=qs5Zm2fFxjU . If Only I could find the song! AHHH I have that album on vinyl, although it's been a while since I've listened to it. Accidents Never Happen is one of their best songs, and I agree, the drumming on it is excellent. |
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Post by Dawn on May 5, 2008 12:20:15 GMT -5
I may have to pick up that Long Road Out of Eden CD. I'd been hesitant about getting it because I was a little disappointed with Hole in the World, but I've read reviews that say that Long Road is a lot like their '70s stuff, which I always enjoy. What tracks did you put on that All Top Ten, All Forgotten CD? That's a cool idea for a mix! Dawn, admittedly, Hole In The World is not their best effort. But Long Road Out of Eden is terriffic. It's their first studio album since '79, and they did go out of their way to recreate their '70s style. One song is very remeniscent of Take It Easy, another reminds you of Best of My Love, another is similar to I Can't Tell You Why, and the 12 minute long title track has many similarities to Hotel California. Here's the play list for All Top Ten, All Forgotten Vol. 3. 1. Shake - Sam Cooke (2:53) 2. Little Green Apples - O.C. Smith (3:58) 3. Dance On Little Girl - Paul Anka (2:21) 4. What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell (4:48) 5. Speedy Gonzales - Pat Boone (2:35) 6. Image of A Girl - The Safaris (2:40) 7. Baby Sittin' Boogie - Buzz Clifford (2:02) 8. I'm Walking - Rick Nelson (2:00) 9. Michael - The Highwaymen (2:44) 10. My Dad - Paul Petersen (2:27) 11. Midnight Special - Paul Evans (2:02) 12. More - Perry Como (2:36) 13. Manhattan Spiritual - Reg Owens (2:44) 14. Tired of Towing The Line - Rocky Burnette (2:45) 15. Masterpiece - The Temptations(4:22) 16. Jingle Jangle - The Archies (2:44) 17. You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby - Bobby Darin (2:12) 18. What Am I Living For - Chuck Willis (2:31) 19. Little Diane - Dion (2:47) 20. Tiger - Fabian (2:29) 21. Leaning on a Lamp Post - Herman's Hermits (2:40) 22. My Empty Arms - Jackie Wilson (2:54) 23. You're Only Lonely - J.D. Souther (3:47) 24. So Rare - Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra (2:37) 25. Steppin' Out - Joe Jackson (4:17) 26. Just Don't Want To Be Lonely - The Main Ingredient (3:40) 27. Percolator (Twist) - Billy Joe and the Checkmates (2:16) Thanks, Ed. It sounds like I'd definitely enjoy that CD! That's a really cool and interesting selection of songs on the mix CD. I'm familiar with most of them, but I agree, these are songs that seem to be pretty much forgotten nowadays, unfortunately. I absolutely love What You Won't Do for Love (and pretty much all of Bobby Caldwell's stuff.) |
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Post by Dawn on May 5, 2008 12:24:26 GMT -5
during every workday, i play about 8 hours of music on my MP3 player, which i reload every nite with new CDs from my collection. lately it's been: old CHICAGO THE BABYS CURTIS MAYFILED GERGE HARRISON DAVID JOHANSEN GLADYS KNIGHT JOAN OSBOURNE RASCALS BUDDY GUY JOAN JETT JIMMY VAUGHN FREE GEORGE STRAIT LOUIS JORDAN EDGAR WINTER DIO the first three GRAND FUNK albums THE BLASTERS CARL PERKINS FOUR TOPS JANIS JOPLIN RONNY WOOD RAMONES CARLENE CARTER KISS MONKEES Excellent selection of artists, JBD. You can't go wrong with early Chicago; they kind of lost me after 1984, but in their early years they were amazing, especially while Terry Kath was still with them. I really like the more recent albums Joan Osborne has done, with her cover versions of classic soul hits. She's a great interpreter of those songs. |
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Post by Dawn on May 5, 2008 12:35:20 GMT -5
Mostly metal, as I've been going more and more in that direction for the past couple of years. I was on a big soul music kick this past winter, but with the breakup and all, it was just depressing the hell out of me. So I needed to put some "hell" back into me, LOL. Plus, I've been going to the gym, getting back into weightlifting (one of my other passions). I don't want to be trying to bench press 225 pounds while listening to mellow music. It just doesn't work. I can't get enough Metallica, Megadeth, or Sabbath. I've also been getting into groups from the 80's that I "missed" back then (meaning I knew they existed, but never heard their music), like Metal Church, Testament, Voivod, etc...... Nothing too extreme, I need to understand the words and hear some semblance of melody. That's great that you're getting back into weightlifting, Pete. I've been thinking of starting a light weight-training program myself, as I've lost a lot of muscle tone and strength over the last couple of years and would like to get back in shape as much as possible. I agree, metal music is sometimes just the thing for getting fired up and energized. I think Mark may have had a couple of metal mix cassettes with Metal Church and Testament tracks on them back in the day, but I don't think I've ever heard of Voivod. |
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Post by Dawn on May 5, 2008 12:38:36 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with many of the Celtic music artists, but that sounds really cool, Alan. |
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Post by Dawn on May 5, 2008 12:43:13 GMT -5
I really enjoy "Accelerate" the new CD from R.E.M. It's their best effort since Bill Berry retired from the group in 1997. Their last one "Around the Sun" was lackluster. "Accelerate" shows that the band can still kick ass! I got it as a promotional copy through the record store I where I work! I highly recommend it for any R.E.M. fans. I recently pulled out "Taking Liberties", it's a collection of b-sides from Elvis Costello. It's a pretty eclectic mix. Unfortunately, the collection has been out of print for 15 years. The only way you can get these songs is if you purchase an "expanded" edition of "My Aim Is True"  Every month Mojo puts out an CD along with its magazine. This month has a collection new blues and soul artists including the Black Keys, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings and Watermelon Slim. I have a few of those Mojo CDs, and they usually have several cool tracks on there that I wasn't previously familiar with. I'm surprised more of the music magazines don't do that as well; it's a great way to expose both new and classic artists to a wider audience. |
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Post by Dawn on May 5, 2008 12:47:19 GMT -5
Hi Dawn, In the van, I'm currently listening to an MP3 disc compilation of The Smithereens. Today, just before I logged on here, I was listening to various tracks by: Steely Dan Tom Cochrane & Red Rider The Flamin' Groovies Alice Cooper The Stampeders Beatles Little Feat Blue Rodeo Harlequin - a Canadian band (from Calgary, Alberta if my memory is correct. They had several hits up here in the late 70's / early 80's) El Chicano Toto The Ventures The Kingbees Over the last couple of weeks I've also listened to tracks by: The Standells Marshall Crenshaw Status Quo The Hudson Brothers The Rolling Stones The Yardbirds KISS Cream John Mayall CCR Elton John (The entire Captain Fantastic Album) The Inmates Badfinger The Kinks Spirit The Doors Very cool artists there, Ken! The Smithereens are one of the artists I'd like to check out more, as I've been impressed with what I've heard by them so far. Classic Elton is always a great listen, and Captain Fantastic is one of his best albums. I was just listening to some of the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tracks a week or so ago. What is Harlequin's music style like? The name sounds familiar, but I don't think I've heard any of their songs. |
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Post by Dawn on May 5, 2008 12:53:56 GMT -5
While at home or riding in my car, I've listened to a lot of Beatles. My son-in-law ask for a Beatles CD that included the song Across the Universe. So I burned him a CD of the Beatles versions of the songs from the soundtrack "Across the Universe." Then I burned him a second one that I call "Dad's Favorite Beatles." I'll put both up on the Favorites Board. I've been listening to just a lot of general 60s music, specifically from 1965 - 1969, one of my favorite half decade of music. I put up a CD I recently burn on the Favorite Board as well. Anyway, that's what I've been listening to. BTW, at work it's whole different story. Usually it's a lot a crap, but today somebody loaded the jukebox up with a lot of guitar hero stuff. There was about a couple of hours or so of Metallica, Frampton, Hendrix, Eagles, Black Sabbath among others. Made the evening go by rather pleasantly I think. Those sound really cool, Woody. I'm looking forward to seeing your track listings! |
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Post by Ken on May 5, 2008 16:05:44 GMT -5
Hi Dawn, In the van, I'm currently listening to an MP3 disc compilation of The Smithereens. Today, just before I logged on here, I was listening to various tracks by: Steely Dan Tom Cochrane & Red Rider The Flamin' Groovies Alice Cooper The Stampeders Beatles Little Feat Blue Rodeo Harlequin - a Canadian band (from Calgary, Alberta if my memory is correct. They had several hits up here in the late 70's / early 80's) El Chicano Toto The Ventures The Kingbees Over the last couple of weeks I've also listened to tracks by: The Standells Marshall Crenshaw Status Quo The Hudson Brothers The Rolling Stones The Yardbirds KISS Cream John Mayall CCR Elton John (The entire Captain Fantastic Album) The Inmates Badfinger The Kinks Spirit The Doors Very cool artists there, Ken! The Smithereens are one of the artists I'd like to check out more, as I've been impressed with what I've heard by them so far. Classic Elton is always a great listen, and Captain Fantastic is one of his best albums. I was just listening to some of the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tracks a week or so ago. What is Harlequin's music style like? The name sounds familiar, but I don't think I've heard any of their songs. Hey Dawn, Pop / Rock here is a sample, check this out!  The song is called "Thinking Of You" A great track www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAzPX37YuLc&feature=related |
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Post by Dawn on May 7, 2008 11:38:45 GMT -5
Very cool artists there, Ken! The Smithereens are one of the artists I'd like to check out more, as I've been impressed with what I've heard by them so far. Classic Elton is always a great listen, and Captain Fantastic is one of his best albums. I was just listening to some of the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tracks a week or so ago. What is Harlequin's music style like? The name sounds familiar, but I don't think I've heard any of their songs. Hey Dawn, Pop / Rock here is a sample, check this out! The song is called "Thinking Of You" A great track www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAzPX37YuLc&feature=relatedThanks, Ken - I agree, that is a great song. I'll have to keep an eye out for more of their stuff! |
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Post by Dawn on May 7, 2008 11:41:48 GMT -5
The recent Duran Duran posts here on the Click got me in the mood for some of their music, so I was listening to tracks from Notorious yesterday. While it's not quite as good as Rio overall, there are still some excellent tracks on it.
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Post by Laura--I wuv u all :) on May 7, 2008 12:14:15 GMT -5
The recent Duran Duran posts here on the Click got me in the mood for some of their music... I often do the same thing after reading about something on line. Not long ago, some of us here were discussing "Town Without Pity"--and not long after that, I went over to amazon.com and got Gene Pitney's "Anthology 1961-1968". Plus I've been singing that song for karaoke quite a bit (in a different key--most karaoke systems can change the key of a song if you need it)--not an easy song to sing, but I'm getting pretty good at it. |
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Post by H2IZCOOL on May 7, 2008 12:37:14 GMT -5
The recent Duran Duran posts here on the Click got me in the mood for some of their music... I often do the same thing after reading about something on line. Not long ago, some of us here were discussing "Town Without Pity"--and not long after that, I went over to amazon.com and got Gene Pitney's "Anthology 1961-1968". Plus I've been singing that song for karaoke quite a bit (in a different key--most karaoke systems can change the key of a song if you need it)--not an easy song to sing, but I'm getting pretty good at it. I'm impressed, Laura! I think that is an incredibly hard song to sing. The progressions aren't at all "usual." It's very easy to hit the wrong note. |
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Post by Laura--I wuv u all :) on May 7, 2008 15:30:43 GMT -5
I'm impressed, Laura! I think that is an incredibly hard song to sing. The progressions aren't at all "usual." It's very easy to hit the wrong note. Oh, heck, yeah! It sounds as though it goes into a different %^#&#*( key on every line. (ok, I'm exaggerating...a little) I love singing it, but it isn't easy! And I've heard other karaoke singers say the same thing (although I've yet to hear anyone else sing it for karaoke). |
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