Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Oh crap, I forgot to mention I saw GnR open for Aerosmith in 1988. That was an experience.I guess Skid Row opening for GnR isn't really what you're asking here.
Oh crap, I forgot to mention I saw GnR open for Aerosmith in 1988. That was an experience.I guess Skid Row opening for GnR isn't really what you're asking here.
A drunk NV once went off on me in another thread because I said Craig Finn sounds like a cross between Bruce Springsteen and the obnoxious guy at the end of the bar.The band sounds phenomenol, but there's no getting past the singer (insert punchbowl metaphor).
What makes you say that?Oops, wrong thread.
That a George Thorogood song?Is it okay to chase a six-pack of stouts with wine? My friend wants to know.
@shuke a couple questions:
1. were you including my 9 also-rans in your calculations?
2. do you have an updated spotify list with more than the first 1000 songs?
I scanned through the one I had liked, and there was 8-9 on my list not on yours. I take it you don't like metal and rap, so that takes out several, but there was one song in my top 10 that I was hoping was so good it would force you to put it on your list since I didn't see the artist anywhere.
Oooh, I know the perfect song for that.Walking in the cold rain sucks
I'd be interested in hearing what everyone's favorite opening acts were.
Closed on the sale of my house today.
#1. My Morning Jacket opening for Doves. Most mismatched pairing I've ever seen. This was on their 2002 At Dawn tour. I'd never heard of them and loved Doves at the time (still do). But MMJ was awesome that night. One of my all-time favorite live bands.I'd be interested in hearing what everyone's favorite opening acts were.
Known to me favorites at 16.Number 16:
krista4:
(Don’t Go Back to) Rockville – R.E.M.
(new song)
shuke:
Float On - Modest Mouse
jwb:
1999 – Prince
(new song)
worrierking:
The Boy With the Perpetual Nervousness – The Feelies
(new artist)
landryshat:
The Fitted Shirt – Spoon
(new song)
We have a Deja Vote tomorrow!
And Tom Petty.
I'd be interested in hearing what everyone's favorite opening acts were.
Just Win Baby:
Cold Shot (1984), from Couldn’t Stand the Weather - Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Now explain Asia to me.Not only are those guys NOT American, they called themselves "Europe".So you're saying it's the...Final Countdown.Forgot I had a concert to
Not bad nabbing 2 with my shortened Playlist submission. Which 2 were the same?
Final reveal after the countdown.
(I'll show myself out.)
Here you go.Closed on the sale of my house today. It's nice to be a one-home-owner again. Will accept any appropriate celebratory songs.
Just now firing up today's playlist. Only on song #2, new-to-me Stevie Ray Vaughan, and loving it!
SameNow explain Asia to me.Not only are those guys NOT American, they called themselves "Europe".So you're saying it's the...Final Countdown.Forgot I had a concert to
Not bad nabbing 2 with my shortened Playlist submission. Which 2 were the same?
Final reveal after the countdown.
(I'll show myself out.)
I was at that show also. Giants Stadium with Deep Purple also in between those two bands?Oh crap, I forgot to mention I saw GnR open for Aerosmith in 1988. That was an experience.I guess Skid Row opening for GnR isn't really what you're asking here.
Now explain Asia to me.Not only are those guys NOT American, they called themselves "Europe".So you're saying it's the...Final Countdown.Forgot I had a concert to
Not bad nabbing 2 with my shortened Playlist submission. Which 2 were the same?
Final reveal after the countdown.
(I'll show myself out.)
No, it was at the Spectrum in Philly and there were no other bands on the bill.I was at that show also. Giants Stadium with Deep Purple also in between those two bands?Oh crap, I forgot to mention I saw GnR open for Aerosmith in 1988. That was an experience.I guess Skid Row opening for GnR isn't really what you're asking here.
The "guy named Wetton" had an extensive history in the UK music scene, having been in Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music and UK (there's those geographical names again).Now explain Asia to me.Not only are those guys NOT American, they called themselves "Europe".So you're saying it's the...Final Countdown.Forgot I had a concert to
Not bad nabbing 2 with my shortened Playlist submission. Which 2 were the same?
Final reveal after the countdown.
(I'll show myself out.)
Ooh, I know. Steve Howe was tired of YES, Carl Palmer was tired of ELP, Steve took a keyboardist with him, they got a guy named Wetton to play bass and sing and in the Heat of the Moment, we got Asia.
The "guy named Wetton" had an extensive history in the UK music scene, having been in Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music and UK (there's those geographical names again).Now explain Asia to me.Not only are those guys NOT American, they called themselves "Europe".So you're saying it's the...Final Countdown.Forgot I had a concert to
Not bad nabbing 2 with my shortened Playlist submission. Which 2 were the same?
Final reveal after the countdown.
(I'll show myself out.)
Ooh, I know. Steve Howe was tired of YES, Carl Palmer was tired of ELP, Steve took a keyboardist with him, they got a guy named Wetton to play bass and sing and in the Heat of the Moment, we got Asia.
Great description. For me, Craig's voice is perfect for the lyrics and vibe. I won't say it's an acquired taste since I loved THS from the get-go, but it's definitely not pleasing to the ear either.A drunk NV once went off on me in another thread because I said Craig Finn sounds like a cross between Bruce Springsteen and the obnoxious guy at the end of the bar.The band sounds phenomenol, but there's no getting past the singer (insert punchbowl metaphor).
Oh. At Giants Stadium it was billed as "3 generations of heavy metal" (don't think that's quite accurate for a few reasons) - GnR opened, Deep Purple went on next followed by Aerosmith.No, it was at the Spectrum in Philly and there were no other bands on the bill.I was at that show also. Giants Stadium with Deep Purple also in between those two bands?Oh crap, I forgot to mention I saw GnR open for Aerosmith in 1988. That was an experience.I guess Skid Row opening for GnR isn't really what you're asking here.
What's the "Deja Vote" again?Night Moves by Bob Seger with the Deja Vote!
Contributions I expected and am happy to see them finally getting their boxes checked.Just Win Baby:
Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang (1992), from The Chronic - Dr. Dre with Snoop Dogg
(new song for both artists)
neal cassady:
(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
(new song)
Contributions I did not expect and am thrilled to see them make the cut. None of them were to Crackerman levels, but both Paper In Fire and Ball & Biscuit elicited a fist pump.Mrs. Rannous:
Paper in Fire - John Mellencamp
(new song)
New Binky the Doormat:
Criminal – Fiona Apple
(new artist)
Val Rannous:
Dulcimer Stomp/The Other Side - Aerosmith
(new song)
Ilov80s:
Regulate - Warren G (feat. Nate Dogg)
(Nate Dogg - new song; Warren G – new artist)
KarmaPolice:
Ball and Biscuit - The White Stripes
(new song)
I mentioned mid aughts trash hip hop with my Eminem submission and it absolutely qualifies here too. The difference between it and this track? This one's not just trash hip hop, but doubled up with Hollywood as well: Les Grossmen - the best trash comedy character of all time.
Number 15:
krista4:
Marquee Moon – Television
neal cassady:
(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Yankee23Fan:
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
Mrs. Rannous:
Paper in Fire - John Mellencamp
Don Quixote:
Rhapsody in Blue – composed by George Gershwin, conducted by Leonard Bernstein (Columbia Symphony Orchestra)
jwb & DrIanMalcolm:
Night Moves – Bob Seger
worrierking:
Rikki Don't Lose That Number – Steely Dan
AAABatteries:
You've Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman
Zegras11:
I Got A Name – Jim Croce
The Dreaded Marco:
American Girl - Tom Petty
#15 Playlist one note on this, Snoop has taken a ****load of music off of the streaming services, he bought Death Row Records this year. So this means that The Chronic is *poof* but this version is the right version with what appears to be the whole DJ Easy **** schtick from Snoops' Doogystyle album in the beginning.Number 15:
krista4:
Marquee Moon – Television
(duplicate – second vote)
Just Win Baby:
Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang (1992), from The Chronic - Dr. Dre with Snoop Dogg
(new song for both artists)
simey:
Cover Me - Percy Sledge - NOTE FROM SIMEY: It has to be this version. He re-recorded it, and I like this original version the best.
(new artist)
(@Hawks64 - please note simey’s request above)
scorchy:
Portions for Foxes – Rilo Kiley
(new artist)
neal cassady:
(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
(new song)
Uruk-Hai:
A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
(duplicate – second vote)
Yankee23Fan:
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
(duplicate – second vote)
Manster:
A History of Bad Men – Melvins
(new artist)
shuke:
Under the Pressure – The War on Drugs
(new song)
rockaction:
Screwdriver – White Stripes
(new song)
Mrs. Rannous:
Paper in Fire - John Mellencamp
(new song)
New Binky the Doormat:
Criminal – Fiona Apple
(new artist)
Pip’s Invitation:
Eight Miles High - The Byrds
(new artist)
Dr. Octopus:
Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers – ZZ Top
(new song)
Val Rannous:
Dulcimer Stomp/The Other Side - Aerosmith
(new song)
Chaz McNulty:
Yeah! – Usher (feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris)
(Usher - new artist; Lil Jon – new artist; Ludacris – new artist, but being doubled-up today)
Don Quixote:
Rhapsody in Blue – composed by George Gershwin, conducted by Leonard Bernstein (Columbia Symphony Orchestra)
(new artist)
(@Hawks64 – please note version)
Sullie:
Jessica - The Allman Brothers Band
(new song)
jwb:
Night Moves – Bob Seger
(new song)
DrIanMalcolm:
Night Moves, Bob Seger
(duplicate – second vote today!)
Hawks64:
The Mountain - Dierks Bentley
(new song)
MAC_32:
Get Back – Ludacris
(new song by artist selected for the first time above)
falguy:
So. Central Rain – R.E.M.
(new song)
simsarge:
Fever - Peggy Lee
(new artist)
worrierking:
Rikki Don't Lose That Number – Steely Dan
(new song)
Eephus:
The Golden State - John Doe
(new artist)
Hov34:
Turtles All the Way Down - Sturgill Simpson
(duplicate – second vote)
ditkaburgers:
My Secret - New Edition
(new artist)
AAABatteries:
You've Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman
(new song)
landryshat:
Monsters - Band of Horses
(new artist)
Zegras11:
I Got A Name – Jim Croce
(new song)
Ilov80s:
Regulate - Warren G (feat. Nate Dogg)
(Nate Dogg - new song; Warren G – new artist)
Oliver Humanzee:
Hit It and Quit It - Funkadelic
(new song)
The Dreaded Marco:
American Girl - Tom Petty
(new song)
Doug B:
Tell Me What You Dream - Restless Heart
(new artist)
KarmaPolice:
Ball and Biscuit - The White Stripes
(new song)
I thought they were British.I'm surprised it took this long for The Byrds to make an appearance in the countdown
I was 13. I was a huge fan and had his albums. Then he passed away. Love this song on a long road trip!
Sam Cooke had played the game for over a decade, smiling in front of the right people while setting himself up for what he really wanted behind their backs. He had offered glimpses of what he was up to before, but this record was to be The Move. Unfortunately, he got himself killed under unsavory circumstances before its release and all of that work never paid off.
There was a British band named "The Birds" but....yeah.I thought they were British.
This is very cool.Don Quixote:
Rhapsody in Blue – composed by George Gershwin, conducted by Leonard Bernstein (Columbia Symphony Orchestra)
(new artist)
That is pretty cool. I like the clarinet solo in Rhapsody in Blue a lot and one of the reasons up there on my list. I played clarinet in grade school, but was never good at it and could never have pulled off what your daughter did. (Maybe a band teacher whose only instruction to me was to blow more out of my diaphragm partially to blame, as, 30+ years later, I still just have a vague knowledge of where my diaphragm is and not sure how to breathe more out of that.)This is very cool.Don Quixote:
Rhapsody in Blue – composed by George Gershwin, conducted by Leonard Bernstein (Columbia Symphony Orchestra)
(new artist)
My daughter was in a 90-person orchestra at Mission Viejo HS. They were very good and got invited to play at Carnegie Hall.
It wound up being a week long trip for the kids and wife and I went also. Did all the tourist things.
On the last day, about a dozen HS orchestras performed. MVHS was the featured one at 8pm. I had to work in the AM , so a buddy of mine told me to try and get a seat in first row of balcony for the best experience.
My daughter played the opening solo on the clarinet to "Rhapsody in Blue," the first song they performed. She killed it. I literally cried like a baby.
The next morning at 7am, we flew back to OC, and at 4pm we were all at her graduation ceremony from HS.
also there was a British band named "The Beatles".There was a British band named "The Birds" but....yeah.I thought they were British.
The second hardest-rocking song of 1971 (in a tie with a few others from Zep and Jackson Browne - none of 'em beat "Super Stupid"). The mix on the youtube version is weak, though. I don't have Spotify anymore, so hopefully that's better.
This is an incredible-sounding record. It's even better when tripping. Or so I've heard from friends
The Byrds ushered in folk rock with their version of Mr. Tambourine Man. Not long thereafter, they helped usher in psychedelia with Eight Miles High. It is considered one of the first psychedelic songs, and appears to be the first one to hit the top 40. (A ban on it by some radio stations because of alleged drug references in the lyrics prevented it from hitting the top 10). It was inspired by the Indian ragas that Roger McGuinn was growing fond of, as well as by the playing of John Coltrane. McGuinn wrote most of the music, Gene Clark wrote most of the lyrics, and David Crosby made contributions to both.
Every second of this song is a huge adventure, from McGuinn's Coltrane-inspired guitar solos to the blissful harmonies. It's the sound of the music world expanding right before our ears.
The song's possibilities were expanded even further by the 1968-72 incarnation of the Byrds, one of the best live bands of their time. (They could have carved out a Grateful Dead-like existence on the road after their hits dried up, but McGuinn wasn't interested in that.)
Crosby performed this at several shows on the CSNY reunion tours of the '00s, but not at any of the ones I attended.
In the running for most beautiful song ever composed. Well done. Now go tilt at more windmills.Don Quixote:
Rhapsody in Blue – composed by George Gershwin, conducted by Leonard Bernstein (Columbia Symphony Orchestra)