keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 31, 2020 I finally got around to buying this album. A hint of the Chicago they would turn into in a few songs, but the album gets better and rockier as it goes on, finishing with that great track. A brilliant version of I'm A Man on there as well. Peter Cetera's fault for the change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 31, 2020 I was living in NZ when these lads were growing up and before Neil had joined Split Enz. He joined just as I left. I think they had a residency at West Runton as they were there so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 31, 2020 And this guy is coming to the Waterfront. Top man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,760 Posted February 5, 2020 A pleasant piece of Americana to warm you up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 6, 2020 Watched this for the first time in about ten years: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 13, 2020 I was a 16 year old lying in bed listening to radio Luxembourg late on a Sunday night. The usual pop music had been playing- Hollies, Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits and this came on and changed what music I listened to for the rest of my life. I had never heard anything so fantastic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,980 Posted February 13, 2020 Beautiful at this hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 15, 2020 1 minute ago, FenwayFrank said: I'll never understand why The Who didn't release the original as a single. Guaranteed smash! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 15, 2020 On 13/02/2020 at 23:20, keelansgrandad said: I was a 16 year old lying in bed listening to radio Luxembourg late on a Sunday night. The usual pop music had been playing- Hollies, Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits and this came on and changed what music I listened to for the rest of my life. I had never heard anything so fantastic. Where has it all gone?? My life I mean I associate this with Incense & Peppermints, Mr Armageddon, & this one (featuring a very young Andy Summers) John Peel's got a lot to answer for. Bless him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 15, 2020 Seeing SAHB do this live was one of the scariest experiences of my life. Alex flicking Zal with a bullwhip to keep him under control ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted February 15, 2020 There was a great documentary on BBC Four about Tears for Fears last night 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 15, 2020 There was a great documentary on BBC Four about Tears for Fears last night Yes. watched it. I bought Songs from the Big Chair when it came out after a friend gave me a cassette of The Hurting. I played it and played it at work and drove them all nuts. It was/is one of the great collections and one wherre virtually every song is as good as the rest. Roland Orzabal is still one of the great song writers and I listen to his music continually. And I loved the way the producer and engineer described how trial and error made good songs, great songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 16, 2020 Levi Stubbs. One of the great vocalists. He was a real true humble star. He refused to change the name to Levi Stubbs and the Three Tops. He refused to sign contracts as a solo act. He demanded the groups money be split equally four ways. No Prima Donnas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted February 16, 2020 Oh this should scandalise the youngsters (defined as anyone under 70) here: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 17, 2020 Or these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted February 17, 2020 Elastic Man on tour! 19.02.20 - Daughters of Reykjavík - Oslo 20.02.20 - Daughters of Reykjavík - Tromsø 21.02.20 - Daughters of Reykjavík - Tromsø 22.02.20 - Sleater Kinney - Frankfurt 23.02.20 - Hatari - Reykjavík #Don'tTellGreta 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted February 18, 2020 22 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: Or these? Ah! The Lovin' Spoonful.🕺💃 Nothing bad could ever happen while listening to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 19, 2020 This will take you to another place. A better one: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted February 19, 2020 4 hours ago, ron obvious said: This will take you to another place. A better one: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: The little dissonance at the end gets me every time. Edited February 19, 2020 by ron obvious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 19, 2020 This might be even lovelier than the Faure 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted February 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, ron obvious said: This might be even lovelier than the Faure Thanks. I do know it, from a friend who sings in a London choir (they were the cowled monks backing Madonna recently at the Eurovision Song Contest...) and recommended it, as a lesser-known but brilliant work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 26, 2020 One of the best covers I've ever seen: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,980 Posted February 28, 2020 Me relaxing this morning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 28, 2020 This came on the radio this morning & I was in a different place. I knew it wasn't Bach, although the form was similar. I did guess it right, & couldn't resist a big YES! at the end. Beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 28, 2020 She's a little bundle of joy! (& yes there is an edit at 2.41) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted March 2, 2020 Beatles' covers are usually dire. This is not. It has the added virtue of spotlghting one of the best yet least regarded songs on the 'Whte Album'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,760 Posted March 3, 2020 I heard this for the first time in ages. Reminded me how good she is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites