PurpleCanary 5,607 Posted July 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Mr Angry said: I bought a copy of this for my brother last month-he said he wanted an album that was listed in the Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums of all time-he gave me a choice of this, The Joshua Tree or Purple Rain. Just checked the list and didn't realise that Marvin Gaye was number 1! I'm also not sure how I feel about the fact that I've only got 8 albums out of the Top 500! I lost count but I think it was 36. That said, I suppose I have an age advantage over younger posters… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,575 Posted July 26, 2023 4 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: Just looked, I've got 27, don't think any of us would agree with that list though, no Four Tops or Temptations. Rattus would be in my top 20 It would probably be in mine too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,258 Posted July 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Mr Angry said: I bought a copy of this for my brother last month-he said he wanted an album that was listed in the Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums of all time-he gave me a choice of this, The Joshua Tree or Purple Rain. Just checked the list and didn't realise that Marvin Gaye was number 1! I'm also not sure how I feel about the fact that I've only got 8 albums out of the Top 500! Enjoy the fact you don’t run with the crowd! Plus Rolling Stone is American, and they are all a bunch of tasteless oiks anyway. (Apart from the talented ones. Nina, Ella, Miles etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,258 Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) On 25/07/2023 at 01:44, TheGunnShow said: Wondered if someone had written a song taking the rip out of modern pop music then realised these guys did it years ago. Tony Hawks has certainly got up to some funny things when not hitchhiking around Ireland with a fridge, playing Moldovan footballers at tennis or indeed teaming up with the late Norman Wisdom to create a hit song in Albania. Not sure it’s exactly what you’re aiming at, but I’m a big fan of Richard Cheese. This for me is his best, although most of the album this comes from is great. I can’t hear it without imagining high kicks all the way through. I just hope Alanis Morrisette is as proud of this as she should be. Edited July 27, 2023 by Nuff Said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 27, 2023 Over 50 years old and still sounds fresh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deptford Yellow 262 Posted July 28, 2023 Check this lot out …. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary73 170 Posted July 28, 2023 My favourite from this lot: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooreMarriot 313 Posted July 31, 2023 They are not listening to any music in Afghanistan : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66357611 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 4, 2023 Been listening to this guy for a while but predominantly with his band. But he is certainly an accomplished singer songwriter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,575 Posted August 5, 2023 It’s the beginning of August and that can only mean one think-Rebellion Punk festival in Blackpool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,264 Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) I have love/hate feelings about the beatles. I can hear them and appreciate their greatness. As a drummer I love Ringo. The most musical 'pop/rock' drummer ever. But I'd never choose to listen to them as they just don't 'do it' for me like The who, radiohead, easly oasis, beastie boys do. Plus I've heard the hits way too may times. But. Having been roped into playing in a beatles tribute band for a mates wedding ive had to learn the more obscure stuff. And it's better. I get it now. As lon g as never have to hear hey jude again... not a great wedding song. Unsure why they picked it! full Ringo for this one. you want it I'm singing. Also Dr Robert One After 909 on the list They may not make the cut depending on time. This is the second time my friends have tried to beatles ambush me... As long as thy don't do it with ABBA! Edited August 5, 2023 by The Raptor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,264 Posted August 5, 2023 'Classic albums' . How many have you actually heard properly or not? At practice my friends were horrified when I said I'd not listened to nevermind the ****, sergeant peppers or rumours. (Don't judge me) I have heard them all but never sat down and listened in one sitting. Am I missing something? In the case of Tommy yes as it is a one sitting album. The popular song 'pinball wozard' scrapes the top 20 who songs but as a whole album it's a masterpiece. On the beer now as the buzz of a city win and 5 hrs of drumming needs to be substituted so I'll go before I start getting random. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,235 Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) Just been introduced to Sister Rosetta Tharpe who was a phenomenon, huge in her day, and a highly influential guitarist, now largely forgotten, only inducted into the 'rock & roll hall of fame in 2018 - some 45 years after her death. Her recording of 'Strange things happening every day' in 1944 is widely regarded as the first 'rock & roll' record:- https://www.google.com/search?q=strange+things+happening+every+day&rlz=1CAHCCZ_enGB1041GB1041&oq=Strange+Things+Happening+Every+Day&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyBwgBEC4YgAQyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEC4YgAQyBwgEEC4YgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyBwgHEAAYgAQyCggIEAAYhgMYigUyCggJEAAYhgMYigXSAQgxNTg5ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:b82dd869,vid:-88l-M0KgkI Good stuff ... and a progression from her gospel/blues background. Edited August 6, 2023 by BroadstairsR 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,470 Posted August 7, 2023 9 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: Just been introduced to Sister Rosetta Tharpe who was a phenomenon, huge in her day, and a highly influential guitarist, now largely forgotten, only inducted into the 'rock & roll hall of fame in 2018 - some 45 years after her death. Her recording of 'Strange things happening every day' in 1944 is widely regarded as the first 'rock & roll' record:- https://www.google.com/search?q=strange+things+happening+every+day&rlz=1CAHCCZ_enGB1041GB1041&oq=Strange+Things+Happening+Every+Day&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyBwgBEC4YgAQyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEC4YgAQyBwgEEC4YgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyBwgHEAAYgAQyCggIEAAYhgMYigUyCggJEAAYhgMYigXSAQgxNTg5ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:b82dd869,vid:-88l-M0KgkI Good stuff ... and a progression from her gospel/blues background. Yes. I had to look her up after seeing someone portraying her in a film recently (Death on the Nile maybe?) Great stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted August 8, 2023 Listening to Blur's new album and it's very Bowie-esqe -- Especially 'St. Charles Square' which wouldn't be out of place on 'Scary Monsters'... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooreMarriot 313 Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Hook's-Walk-Canary said: Listening to Blur's new album and it's very Bowie-esqe -- Especially 'St. Charles Square' which wouldn't be out of place on 'Scary Monsters'... Anyone remember when Jools once claimed Bowie visited him in his flat , and put up a doctored photo to prove it which turned out to be someone else ? https://davidbowieautograph.com/when-bowie-came-to-stay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted August 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, MooreMarriot said: Anyone remember when Jools once claimed Bowie visited him in his flat , and put up a doctored photo to prove it which turned out to be someone else ? https://davidbowieautograph.com/when-bowie-came-to-stay And it would appear that Jools has been residing rent free in your tiny head ever since 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooreMarriot 313 Posted August 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Hook's-Walk-Canary said: And it would appear that Jools has been residing rent free in your tiny head ever since 😀 My apologies for reminding you of your shame , embarrassment and stupidity. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted August 9, 2023 11 hours ago, MooreMarriot said: My apologies for reminding you of your shame , embarrassment and stupidity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,867 Posted August 9, 2023 10 minutes of glorious noisy, minimalist rock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: Went to their penultimate gig... Can you tell me where that was, Frank? No prizes for the right answer mind 🙃 Edited August 10, 2023 by Hook's-Walk-Canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,475 Posted August 10, 2023 21 hours ago, Hook's-Walk-Canary said: Went to their penultimate gig... Can you tell me where that was, Frank? No prizes for the right answer mind 🙃 Last one in this country was Cromer, actual last in San Francisco, penultimate I don't know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,069 Posted August 11, 2023 The Premier League season is upon us so following a new addition to my TV I thought I'd share this wonderful song. If you know you know 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 13, 2023 The best vibrato in the business Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,470 Posted August 14, 2023 On 10/08/2023 at 20:01, FenwayFrank said: Last one in this country was Cromer, actual last in San Francisco, penultimate I don't know San Antonio? Can't quite recall without looking it up. Some great audio and video footage of the final US gigs out there... *They played two gigs on Christmas day, 1977, the day after Cromer for a benefit concert for the striking firefighters children, an afternoon gig for the kids and a normal one in the evening at Ivanhoes's Huddersfield. There's a film about it...Never Mind the Baubles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
