Nothing more 80s than girls in bikinis, on rollerskates, with boom boxes. lol
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Jeudy is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Tillman is flanked out wide to the right. Judkins and Ford are split in the backfield as Flacco takes the snap ... Here we go."
She seems to sing so effortlessly, but she is so melodic it's incredible.
She also sang a lot with Donny Hathaway frequently. (Where is the love?, The closer I get to you)
It's a shame that mental illness caused him to commit suicide at age 33, leaving a wife and 2 daughters behind.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
I remember the fights at school between the Old School Doobie Bros. fans and the ones who jumped on the wagon after Michael McDonald became the influential voice. I was good with both. I knew (from reading the trades) that Tom Johnston was backing out and that a new style was emerging because of his waning influence.
That fight happened after the release of 'Livin' on the Fault Line.'
The release of 'Minute By Minute' silenced the argument. Those who loved the "Listen to the Music"/"Jesus Is Just Alright"/"Long Train Runnin'"/"China Grove" Doobs but couldn't make the jump hopped off the train. Those who dug the more R&B/Jazz/Pop crossover style jumped on... and made these brothers wealthy beyond all reason.
Clemmy? Well, because he was good with both, he lost his ever-lovin mind when this tune hit. So smooth. And the chord changes- so much more sophisticated than the earlier works. Yeah- I'll ride this train for a number of stops.
Here we are, 40 (!) years later... and this shufflin' groove is still as infectious as it was the first day I heard it.
I really, really, REALLY love this song. Florence Welch is musical genius personified. This song really speaks to me in those times when it seems nearly everyone around me is doing their damnedest to ignore all happiness in life, and in doing so - make it suck for others!
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Jeudy is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Tillman is flanked out wide to the right. Judkins and Ford are split in the backfield as Flacco takes the snap ... Here we go."
Whoa! That is absolutely terrible. Not just a great drummer but a really great guy. Two brothers, in a garage somewhere, years ago, take hold of a music genre and push the envelope as far or farther than it's ever been pushed. Both gone, way too soon. R.I.P. Vincent Paul Abbott
At least we know neither is lost anymore - Dimebag on the other side waiting with his infectious smile. Damn dude.
Clem, I am enjoying your takes and comments about stuff as much as this thread. One other favorite for vocals I have enjoyed won't be here, practically certain.
I have always liked a Creedence Clearwater Revival song off Cosmos Factory (and I loved the long take on Heard It Through the Grapevine!) where I think the vocals are nailed entitled "Long As I Can See the Light." Unfortunately I lost custody of that vinyl in a wicked settlement. and I really miss that album LOL.
Any experience with CCR or love for them?
"Every responsibility implies opportunity, and every opportunity implies responsibility." Otis Allen Glazebrook, 1880
CCR wasn't part of my collection, but my wife was into them. The lead singer is really quite good. I like that slightly gravelly 'honky tonk' kind of sound. It has layers and depth that 'cleaner,' more boring voices lack.
Now I gotta do some more listening. These guys have been off my radar for decades.
I wouldn't say I loved them, but I liked CCR. They definitely had a sound all their own. When (if) I think of them, I think of this song.
Funny side story about "Run Through The Jungle" is that John Fogerty was sued by the recording company that owned its rights for copyright infringement with his solo song 15 years later, "The Old Man Down The Road". Listen for yourself - they're pretty close - but the recording company lost in court.
I had that 8-track in my '68 Fairlane. No bad cuts on it, but "Life" and "Fun" (which were also pretty close to identical) tended to make me drive fast.
"It wasn't my fault, Officer. You see, I had Sly on the stereo."
In HS I found myself pretty bored with mainstream pop music. Oh, there were acts that I really dug- mostly Motown, Stax, etc. It was the soundtrack of my neighborhood. However, my education in Western Art Music was taking me deeper and deeper into not only Mozart & Brahms, but also the 20th c. 'modernist' composers. This journey made me hungry for something that straddled my youthful desire to be part of the Rock culture and my need for exotica and esoterica.
I found that confluence in Progressive Rock. Such a wildly eclectic and imaginative genre. One of my faves was Yes. Saw them twice in concerts, had every note of their music committed to memory from The Yes Album through Close to the Edge.
In 75, the band took a break, and each member released his own solo album.
Patrick Moraz: 'I,' Alan White: 'Ramshackled,' Steve Howe: 'Beginnings,' Jon Anderson: 'Olias of Sunhillow.
The best by far was bassist Chris Squire's 'Fish out of Water.' Well-written, sincere works, beautifully arranged for small combo, string section, woodwind ensemble and full orchestra. A very ambitious work that never spilled over into pretentious excess.
Here's something to try out if you have an open mind, a curiosity for something a bit different- and 40 spare minutes.
Sit back, take a sip... and hear some groundbreaking stuff from 1975.
And of course, whose collection is complete without some Zappa.
'One Size Fits All featured the best collection of top-flight musicians he ever assembled. The entire album is spectacular, but this quirky little duet he did with George Duke is my sentimental favorite from that joint:
It's odd both you and Clem bring up Hara Arena. I saw my first, and many other concerts there. Actually, my cousin ran the ticket both there while I was growing up so tickets came free. lol The pre Nutter Center days.
My first concert there was The James Gang, Humble Pie and Babe Ruth in the early 70's. People often forget who Babe Ruth was but they were a one hit wonder whose performance was very good. Just as a reminder......
Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
Zappa is a must! Our favorite of his is his white Fillmore live album with the Mudshark Arpeggio. This is the one with Flo and Eddy singing their "Bullet" on tour which is a MUY tasty version in about 6 parts of Happy Together. What a talent! And a much better musician and polish guy in studio than many remember him being. This album was beyond cool.
"Every responsibility implies opportunity, and every opportunity implies responsibility." Otis Allen Glazebrook, 1880
So... This son is a fave for a number of reasons, both musical and personal.
1. It's a fantastic composition. The cyclical chord progression creates an almost 'perpetual motion machine' -like flow.
2. It's a fantastic arrangement. Todd X8 or whatever necessary.
3. It's a great song, with a heartbreaking lyic/theme.
4. It also represents a time when I'd just gotten my life back on track, and my commitments were starting to pay dividends. I was hipped to this album (Todd Rundgren: 'A Capella') by a Grad Ass in Comp/Hist/Conducting during my first year back at school. As we were lunching at DiBenedetto's, Todd came up in convo. I mentioned my fondness for the Utopia days, and Blake brought me up to speed: "He's into even more now." I was deep into Jazz at the time, and my Todd currency was a bit tired and out of step.
5. As always, Todd in the studio was... yep- a Wizard/a True Star.
"Today I am your chariot horse Tomorrow I'm your albatross Suspended by the finest thread No one could ever see
And when there's breathing in your ear You put your faith in all you hear But just how deep those feelings go- I have no way to know... I'll never know.
If I was blind, Would you still be my eyes? Or hide everything you see- Pretending to care about me... When all the time You're just wishing I'd fade away... You just can't bring yourself to
Say out loud the reasons why You won't admit you realize The promise you've been living by Is just an empty shell. You'll come to bear it like a cross, Then start to tear it like frayed gauze- Though I'm ashamed to be afraid, I just can't help myself. Can't help myself.
If I was blind Would you still be my eyes? Or hide everything you see- Pretending to care about me ... When all the time You're just wishing I'd fade away- You just can't bring yourself to say....
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