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Post by gailkate on Aug 24, 2010 23:16:23 GMT -5
Hmmm...I am of the opinion that "Rubber Soul" was the real milestone. But there's not a one of them that I don't still love. And "Abbey Road" got me through grad school. Every note was a gem, and "Here Comes the Sun" could cheer the blackest heart. Yep, Dark Side of the Moon. And the there was Janis with the boys- www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjD4eWEUgMM&feature=related |
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Post by doctork on Aug 25, 2010 6:18:48 GMT -5
I seriously considered "Rubber Soul" also when calculating my assessment of All-Time Greatest Album, and certainly "Here Comes the Sun" as one of my All-Time Favorite tunes. There were many days during my med school years and internship when I would not have been able to get out the door to head for the slave labor camp (aka school or the hospital) without it. And don't forget that really great SNL show when George Harrison and Paul Simon sang that song together!
To this day, Dark Side of the Moon continues to sell huge numbers. Not many concept albums these days I guess, and the appeal crosses generations.
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Post by TheDude on Aug 25, 2010 9:46:03 GMT -5
Despite persuasive testimony to the contrary (including the inclusion of Rubber Soul, which included the hit Norweigian Wood), I stand by my firm conviction that Revolver was The Best Beatles Album Ever. From the opening strains of [that opening tune]--you know, the one about driving and that utilizes the tight horn section--to the catchy political satire of "Taxman"--(who would have thought that George Harrison had it in him?)--it, that is, the album, Revolver, remains the most effective use of oil-by-products in The History of Recorded Analog Music. Or close to it. (BTW: Did you know that "Paul" was shown crossing the street, sans shoes, on the Abbey Road album cover because he wasn't the REAL Paul since the REAL Paul had been killed in a car wreck--or at least debilitated to the point where they had to whisk him off to "Pepperland"? The REAL Paul, at that point, was, in fact, "The Walrus"--which, as we all should know by now, is Ancient Greek for "corpse." Pretty spooky stuff back there in The Day--of Boss Jocks on Top 40 AM Radio.) That being said . . . When the proposed--and somewhat controversial?--new Worship Center/Museum/Mosque is finally built in New York City (The Developers always win) I hope that everyone will find time to drive down there, form a perimeter around the site, open their car windows, crank up their radios and play this song. (It would be even more cool if the muezzin did it over the loudspeakers of the minarets at the same time.) It would surely serve to bring us all together around something that matters and to which we can all relate. As The Beatles--and the guy that John Lennon said he was more popular than at one point in time--said: "All You Need Is Love."www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Rsg_aoAkM&p=23F7C682933F4D8A&playnext=1&index=4Believe it or not, I actually still own a copy of that 45. It was given to me by the older brother of a friend of mine who apparently failed to appreciate the possible future nuances of such a great tune. But I'm not surprised: Our nickname for him was "Alley Oop" (the caveman character on the front page of The Rocky Mountain News . . . Right under the "Nancy" "comic". He was one of the last of the Hot Rod Greaser Generation in Our "'Hood" . . . I think that I actually witnessed him chuckling at "Nancy" once) . . . I was about 11 or 12 years old at the time. I still love that tune. (Added Bonus [for bringing in a copy of our Top 40 Of The Week Glossy Handouts to Your Local Record Store(s)]!: If you minimize the Youtube Screen at the other end of the link, above, and let it "Just Play On"--(all rights reserved)--there are some other, pretty good, Ironies/Oldies Tunes to be mined from that particular, randomly selected playlist.) |
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Post by TheDude on Aug 25, 2010 15:50:48 GMT -5
I'd like to take a moment to apologize for taking the thread off topic by mentioning Revolver. By definition, ". . . and early 60s music" would only include music that came out prior to the summer of '63. Revolver wasn't released until 1966 so it would be mid-to-late 60s music. So . . . Lets' see . . . That leaves us with . . . Jan and Dean . . . The Ventures . . . All of the Doo-Wop groups . . . Roy Orbision . . . Leslie Gore . . . Dion and the Belmonts . . . Lou Christie . . . Ray Charles . . . Ray Stevens . . . Connie Francis . . . Shelley Fabres . . . Little Eva . . . and . . . the least insipid, most inspired and influential crossover artist of the era (at least for John Fogarty of later Creedence fame): www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV1JtX6j4Q8 |
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Post by doctork on Aug 25, 2010 17:04:24 GMT -5
Dude, just my opinion, but I don't think you have hijacked the thread.
1) That is the nature of threads here - they have always meandered all over the place.
2) The original thought for "50's and early 60's music" was prompted, I think, by Jay and I taking a tour of New England during which my rental car had Sirius XM radio, and we kept it tuned in to "The Fifties on 5." The station actually played "the first decade of rock & roll," which seemed to go at least to the mid-60's. I know they played a lot of tunes Mike and I listened to on KPOI from 1962-1965 (we didn't know each other at the time), at least that is when I lived in Honolulu.
So I think we are free to discuss any music that brings back memories of "the good old days."
And by the way Dude, the background is that Garrison Keillor and crew did a show in Tanglewood at the end of June, and since I am working in Maine for the summer, I decided to drive over to western Massachusetts and see the show. Jay likes the show too, so he flew up here, I picked him up at the airport, and off we went to the Berkshires, listening to "The 50's on 5" the whole way.
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Post by sailor on Aug 25, 2010 17:19:07 GMT -5
Yes, Dude, apologies are not necessary.
When it comes to the ‘60s, let’s not forget groups like:
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66
The Baja Marimba Band
The Mamas & the Papas
The Beach Boys
And, then there are the Motown groups:
The Supremes
Temptations
Four Tops
Smokey Robinson
Ah, and there’s more...
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons with hits like Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Walk Like a Man being played non-stop on every jukebox from coast to coast.
And, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley were still alive and kicking and doing well.
Like I said, what a wonderful time to be alive!
Mike
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Post by TheDude on Aug 26, 2010 9:09:30 GMT -5
Don't you think that Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were pretty much an updated Doo-Wop group? (Much like The Beach Boys as evidenced by the arrangement of many of their early Classics?).
Which reminds me: How could I have left off "Little" Stevie Wonder and The Everly Brothers?
(I'm getting old . . . That's how.)
(Now I'm talking to myself...)
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Post by sailor on Aug 26, 2010 16:45:23 GMT -5
Don't you think that Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were pretty much an updated Doo-Wop group? (Much like The Beach Boys as evidenced by the arrangement of many of their early Classics?). Frankie Vallie in my opinion is solidly rooted in Doo-wop. In regards to the Beach Boys, I don't see a Doo-wop connection. I would think that Brian Wilson's influences were more likely Elvis, Buddy Holly, church music, and the stories that his brother Dennis told him about the surfing, girls and hot rod cars of California. Of course, what influences who is based on what influenced the people who influenced them. Perhaps no one is original. When it comes to influences, we shouldn't leave out Booky's beloved Bob Dylan. Now there was a guy that influenced a generation. Mike |
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Post by TheDude on Aug 27, 2010 8:59:10 GMT -5
Sailor: Listen more closely to some of the early Beach Boys hits (409 . . . Help Me Rhonda . . . Be True To Your School . . . I Get Around) and then tell me that you really don't detect the Doo Wop influence.
Frankly, I'm surprised that the cleanser manufactured never glommed onto 409 for a TV commercial.
Remember the version of the old song "Deep Purple" by Nino Tempo and April Stevens?
I'd like to hear a Bob Dylan version of that one. (Almost every line rhymes).
//"Of course, what influences who is based on what influenced the people who influenced them. Perhaps no one is original."//
One of the two or three "original" thoughts I've ever had is: "There are no 'new' thoughts. We are all simply compilers."
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Post by sailor on Aug 28, 2010 18:50:38 GMT -5
Sailor: Listen more closely to some of the early Beach Boys hits (409 . . . Help Me Rhonda . . . Be True To Your School . . . I Get Around) and then tell me that you really don't detect the Doo Wop influence. I'm not getting doo wop, but I believe that you do. Brian Wilson just released a new album of his interpretation of Gershwin tunes. How about that! Mike |
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Post by TheDude on Sept 13, 2010 9:25:05 GMT -5
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Post by doctork on Sept 18, 2010 12:57:19 GMT -5
ALERT! ALERT! The Ultimate Doo Wop Show will be presented at the Beacon Theater in New York City one week from today, September 25. Here is the incredible line-up for "one 8pm song-filled concert:" Lou Christie (Lightning Strikes), [NB - that was a tad risque for the times, have you ever listened to those lyrics!?] The Vogues re-united with original leads, Bill Burkette and Hugh Geyer (Five O'Clock World), [ from Six-burgh!] The Diamonds/David Somerville (Little Darlin'), The Edsels (Rama Lama Ding Dong), The Volumes (I Love You), The Penguins/Cleve Duncan (Earth Angel), The Cookies (Chains), [ and my favorite "Don't Say Nuthin' Bad About My Baby] The Pentagons/Joe Jones (To Be Loved), Randy & The Rainbows featuring Randy Safuto (Denise), [ "Denise, Denise, oh with your eyes so blue, Denise Denise, I've got a crush on you..."] The Bobbettes (Mr. Lee), The Blue Suede Orchestra (Buzz, Buzz, Buzz), added attraction, Deke & The Blazers (Doo-Wop Straight from the Heart) with Special Guest Emcee NORM N. NITE "Mr. Music." Read more: www.broadwayworld.com/article/The_Beacon_Theatre_Presents_THE_ULTIMATE_DOOWOP_SHOW_925_20100901#ixzz0zu7HxOEK Darn, this is the same weekend as The Opening Show, and my college Homecoming Week, and some marvelous event here in Flag - or else I would even take the dread red-eye in order to attend. And then there is the fact that I will travel Back East the following week for Storytelling. Could I do two cross-countries in 10 days, especially if one involves a red-eye? Maybe. I have to check the air fares; I might need those as Mileage Runs anyway.   J ane, are you into Doo Wop? How about if it involves a trip to NYC and sharing a hotel room? Oh, BTW, I also have penciled in a trip to NYC for a Halloween party, and have a great rate at the midtown Sheraton ($249 a night) that weekend, wanna share then? You don't even have to wear a costume (though I will) or go to the party. Or fly to Germany the next day, though I might. Does everyone think I have been listening to 50's on Five entirely too much? Or that I've spent too much time on the internet dreaming up my next few trips? |
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Post by BoatBabe on Sept 26, 2010 11:18:29 GMT -5
Hmmm, I couldn't remember this one from the title, so I had to go find it.
Oh, yah!
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Post by SeattleDan on Sept 26, 2010 13:26:24 GMT -5
I always loved the way Lou built his way into the falsetto refrain. Nice pick, BB!
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Post by BoatBabe on Sept 26, 2010 22:25:47 GMT -5
Thanks, Danno!
Well, since doc didn't make it to the concert, we may have to do one of our own:
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Post by liriodendron on Sept 26, 2010 22:28:15 GMT -5
Brian Wilson just released a new album of his interpretation of Gershwin tunes. How about that! Mike I just cataloged it at the library a week or so ago. Haven't listened to it yet, though. |
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Post by gailkate on Sept 27, 2010 9:27:37 GMT -5
We need you to give us a review, Lirio. Or Mike - did you buy it?
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Post by BoatBabe on Sept 28, 2010 21:30:22 GMT -5
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