Getcha passports ready - the middle-aged dummies are going to the British Isles! Top 31 song countdown. (3 Viewers)

[krista4]

I hope the guys installing my HVAC system are suitably impressed with my varied taste in music, though they're probably wondering why I'm playing a Christmas song.

 

[krista4]

to @landrys hat and @Eephus on avatars.

I don't recognize my own posts now

I keep thinking I'm El Floppo.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Avatar changes should be a felony.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I have a ton of catching up to do (like someone else mentioned it's going to be impossible to acknowledge everything I like)

But I did want to comment on this song

@Val Rannous Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress - The Hollies

It's a great song, and I've noticed it's also everywhere. It's on your classic rock station, it's on your 70's station, it's on your "safe for work" station, it's on your soft rock station, it's on classic vinyl and classic rewind and also on a few of the harder rock stations. It's probably on Yatch Rock. It's on the jukebox at your local bar, where drunk people sing along but mumble half of it because we have no idea what he's doing after he talks about the FBI or what the heck made his temperature rise. Something about the DA man. And of the course the woman - that part we get.

It was also the first song that Phish performed at their very first concert (when they were college students in 1983).

 

[Pip's Invitation]

+1 no idea Bush was British

They were all-in on the grunge bandwagon, so it's not surprising that many assume they are American. I only knew because of reading some of their press coverage during their heyday.

And that album was produced by Steve Albini. IIRC, he actually likes them. I mean, the people, not the music. God no, not the music.

OMG even Steve Albini does stuff he doesn't like for a paycheck?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I changed my avatar once but someone said that this one actually made them feel better when they showed up here and saw it. It gave them an "it'll be okay" vibe.

I liked that. So it's been this one since forever.

Although, the "Online Now" icon looks like it's hiding a rip in Andy's pants or something...

 

[zamboni]

The Hollies could imitate damned near anyone in those days. This is the best song CCR never did, and would be way near the top of my Creedence ranking if they had done it.

I'd thought until this countdown that it was a CCR song.

Admittedly I thought for a long time that it was still Graham Nash on vocals.

 

[krista4]

Today's playlist reminds me that it's time for my annual statement that I should check out more Badfinger.

K, see y'all again next year.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

The Hollies could imitate damned near anyone in those days. This is the best song CCR never did, and would be way near the top of my Creedence ranking if they had done it.

I'd thought until this countdown that it was a CCR song.

Admittedly I thought for a long time that it was still Graham Nash on vocals.

Nash wasn't usually the lead singer, Allan Clarke was. And Long Cool is sung by Clarke.

 

[Chaz McNulty]

The Hollies could imitate damned near anyone in those days. This is the best song CCR never did, and would be way near the top of my Creedence ranking if they had done it.

I'd thought until this countdown that it was a CCR song.

So did I.

 

[zamboni]

+1 no idea Bush was British

They were all-in on the grunge bandwagon, so it's not surprising that many assume they are American. I only knew because of reading some of their press coverage during their heyday.

And that album was produced by Steve Albini. IIRC, he actually likes them. I mean, the people, not the music. God no, not the music.

OMG even Steve Albini does stuff he doesn't like for a paycheck?

He’s the Steve Lukather of producers.

 

[Zegras11]

I have a ton of catching up to do (like someone else mentioned it's going to be impossible to acknowledge everything I like)

But I did want to comment on this song

@Val Rannous Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress - The Hollies

It's a great song, and I've noticed it's also everywhere. It's on your classic rock station, it's on your 70's station, it's on your "safe for work" station, it's on your soft rock station, it's on classic vinyl and classic rewind and also on a few of the harder rock stations. It's probably on Yatch Rock. It's on the jukebox at your local bar, where drunk people sing along but mumble half of it because we have no idea what he's doing after he talks about the FBI or what the heck made his temperature rise. Something about the DA man. And of the course the woman - that part we get.

IS IT ON ANY ALBUM COVERS?

 

[zamboni]

The Hollies could imitate damned near anyone in those days. This is the best song CCR never did, and would be way near the top of my Creedence ranking if they had done it.

I'd thought until this countdown that it was a CCR song.

Admittedly I thought for a long time that it was still Graham Nash on vocals.

Nash wasn't usually the lead singer, Allan Clarke was. And Long Cool is sung by Clarke.

That I know - always associated the Hollies with Nash.

 

[Doug B]

I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You-The Alan Parsons Project

I, Robot, the second APP album, has become a favorite in recent years ...

The same lead singer from "Long Cool Woman" heads up a very nice tune on this same album.

EDIT: Already name-checked -- Allan Clarke

 

[krista4]

+1 no idea Bush was British

They were all-in on the grunge bandwagon, so it's not surprising that many assume they are American. I only knew because of reading some of their press coverage during their heyday.

And that album was produced by Steve Albini. IIRC, he actually likes them. I mean, the people, not the music. God no, not the music.

OMG even Steve Albini does stuff he doesn't like for a paycheck?

I don't really know why. Maybe because he liked them.

 

[krista4]

OMG The Records, where have you been all my life!?!?! Thank you, @Westerberg !

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You-The Alan Parsons Project

I, Robot, the second APP album, has become a favorite in recent years ...

The same lead singer from "Long Cool Woman" heads up a very nice tune on this same album.

EDIT: Already name-checked -- Allan Clarke

Yes. It used to get played on the FM stations in Philly -- I had no idea until a few years ago when I got on my I Robot kick that Clarke was the singer on it.

 

[shuke]

shuke:

Repent Walpurgis - Procol Harum
(new artist)

Bumping this, as it seems the most epic song posted so far in this thread has gone completely ignored.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Two days in a row with that kind of album cover (Robert Palmer's album yesterday)

I bought my copy of that Palmer LP from a used record store where some clever clerk had put a price tag with an arrow pointing directly at the model's butt.

I should have used the Sean Connery from SNL's Celebrity Jeopardy spelling

Anal Bum Cover

 

[zamboni]

I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You-The Alan Parsons Project

I, Robot, the second APP album, has become a favorite in recent years ...

The same lead singer from "Long Cool Woman" heads up a very nice tune on this same album.

EDIT: Already name-checked -- Allan Clarke

Yes. It used to get played on the FM stations in Philly -- I had no idea until a few years ago when I got on my I Robot kick that Clarke was the singer on it.

So the robot turns into Clarke /hanks

 

[Uruk-Hai]

The Hollies could imitate damned near anyone in those days. This is the best song CCR never did, and would be way near the top of my Creedence ranking if they had done it.

I'd thought until this countdown that it was a CCR song.

Admittedly I thought for a long time that it was still Graham Nash on vocals.

Nash wasn't usually the lead singer, Allan Clarke was. And Long Cool is sung by Clarke.

That I know - always associated the Hollies with Nash.

I think that's how most people remember the Hollies, but it was kind of a retcon perpetrated by Jann Wenner (you knew this was coming from me, right?) because Nash was in THAT circle. Whereas the Hollies weren't cool after Willie left (imagine that). Graham's harmonies were sublime, but Clarke was, by far, the most important presence in that band.

I think most of their best records happened after Nash left.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Paper Planes -- M.I.A. (Rockaction)
The Mexican -- Babe Ruth (Zamboni)

These two are in a different category of familiarity: Songs I only knew because they were taken in GP4.

 

[Don Quixote]

I hope the guys installing my HVAC system are suitably impressed with my varied taste in music, though they're probably wondering why I'm playing a Christmas song.

I think I submitted just before the holiday. I was wondering if it was the song you teased that was on a number of early lists, but did not appear in more recently submitted ones.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

The Hollies could imitate damned near anyone in those days. This is the best song CCR never did, and would be way near the top of my Creedence ranking if they had done it.

I'd thought until this countdown that it was a CCR song.

Admittedly I thought for a long time that it was still Graham Nash on vocals.

Nash wasn't usually the lead singer, Allan Clarke was. And Long Cool is sung by Clarke.

That I know - always associated the Hollies with Nash.

I think that's how most people remember the Hollies, but it was kind of a retcon perpetrated by Jann Wenner (you knew this was coming from me, right?) because Nash was in THAT circle. Whereas the Hollies weren't cool after Willie left (imagine that). Graham's harmonies were sublime, but Clarke was, by far, the most important presence in that band.

I think most of their best records happened after Nash left.

I agree. They were a pleasant pop/rock band when Nash was there -- and he left because he wanted more than that. Eventually, so did the others, and most of their early and mid 70s records are pretty interesting. 1975's Another Night is an excellent album.

 

[krista4]

I hope the guys installing my HVAC system are suitably impressed with my varied taste in music, though they're probably wondering why I'm playing a Christmas song.

"Hey, you guys notice she only listens to three minutes of every song?"

I didn't find quite as many gems in my listening today.

Today's Pip epic was more up my alley than yesterday's.

shuke's epic was more up my alley still.

I enjoyed KP's Tubeway Army selection better than OH's from yesterday.

I didn't realize I already knew the Spandau Ballet song, which I like but I can't listen to them without thinking of The Krays.

Think I forgot to mention earlier that I'm a big fan of the Them song that OH selected.

I liked the Skids song but not quite enough to put it on the new-to-me playlist.

Same with the Cat Stevens, and that reminds me to mention that when he is selected in this draft I'm referring to him as Cat Stevens, not for political reasons but because I know how to spell it.

The only three to make the new-to-me playlist today were the Badfinger (@simsarge ), Terrorvision (@titusbramble ), and Records (@Westerberg ) selections, with the last being my big favorite of the day.

 

[zamboni]

I hope the guys installing my HVAC system are suitably impressed with my varied taste in music, though they're probably wondering why I'm playing a Christmas song.

Appropriate given the current discussion

 

[krista4]

I hope the guys installing my HVAC system are suitably impressed with my varied taste in music, though they're probably wondering why I'm playing a Christmas song.

I think I submitted just before the holiday. I was wondering if it was the song you teased that was on a number of early lists, but did not appear in more recently submitted ones.

Ahhhh, that makes sense. That wasn't it, though.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You-The Alan Parsons Project

I, Robot, the second APP album, has become a favorite in recent years ...

The same lead singer from "Long Cool Woman" heads up a very nice tune on this same album.

EDIT: Already name-checked -- Allan Clarke

Yes. It used to get played on the FM stations in Philly -- I had no idea until a few years ago when I got on my I Robot kick that Clarke was the singer on it.

So the robot turns into Clarke /hanks

I don't get it.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I hope the guys installing my HVAC system are suitably impressed with my varied taste in music, though they're probably wondering why I'm playing a Christmas song.

"Hey, you guys notice she only listens to three minutes of every song?"

I didn't find quite as many gems in my listening today.

Today's Pip epic was more up my alley than yesterday's.

shuke's epic was more up my alley still.

I enjoyed KP's Tubeway Army selection better than OH's from yesterday.

I didn't realize I already knew the Spandau Ballet song, which I like but I can't listen to them without thinking of The Krays.

Think I forgot to mention earlier that I'm a big fan of the Them song that OH selected.

I liked the Skids song but not quite enough to put it on the new-to-me playlist.

Same with the Cat Stevens, and that reminds me to mention that when he is selected in this draft I'm referring to him as Cat Stevens, not for political reasons but because I know how to spell it.

The only three to make the new-to-me playlist today were the Badfinger (@simsarge ), Terrorvision (@titusbramble ), and Records (@Westerberg ) selections, with the last being my big favorite of the day.

I actually liked OH's Tubeway Army better than today's.

He issued those records as Cat Stevens, so it's perfectly fine to use that name when talking about him in that context.

You hadn't heard No Matter What? Despite it being one of their biggest hits? And the band's history with Apple Records and George Harrison? And the fact that it sounds like Paul could have written it?

 

[titusbramble]

Love the selection of Gold. I am sad enough that when I was first taking the train across to Berlin, I back timed the new wave station on the GTA Vice City soundtrack so that it would play Gold right as we arrived at Spandau

 

[Zegras11]

shuke:

Repent Walpurgis - Procol Harum
(new artist)

Bumping this, as it seems the most epic song posted so far in this thread has gone completely ignored.

We all heard it in church last Sunday.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

shuke:

Repent Walpurgis - Procol Harum
(new artist)

Bumping this, as it seems the most epic song posted so far in this thread has gone completely ignored.

I actually kind of liked it. More than most "new to me" songs today.

 

[AAABatteries]

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

 

[krista4]

You hadn't heard No Matter What? Despite it being one of their biggest hits? And the band's history with Apple Records and George Harrison? And the fact that it sounds like Paul could have written it?

I've probably heard it on the Beatles channel but it didn't stick with me.

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

Different people have different approaches. In both countdowns, when I've listed my favorite selections, I've included those that are coming up later on my list WITHOUT INDICATING THEY WILL BE COMING. Seems like most people don't, though.

 

[AAABatteries]

You hadn't heard No Matter What? Despite it being one of their biggest hits? And the band's history with Apple Records and George Harrison? And the fact that it sounds like Paul could have written it?

I've probably heard it on the Beatles channel but it didn't stick with me.

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

Different people have different approaches. In both countdowns, when I've listed my favorite selections, I've included those that are coming up later on my list. Seems like most people don't, though.

Oh, I had been not revealing my future selections but as long as that is kosher with you then I will go ahead and do so.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

Plenty of ways to talk about how you like a song without revealing that it's on your list.

 

[AAABatteries]

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

Plenty of ways to talk about how you like a song without revealing that it's on your list.

"I REALLY, REALLY like this song."

 

[krista4]

Oh, I had been not revealing my future selections but as long as that is kosher with you then I will go ahead and do so.

I DON'T REVEAL THEM!!!

I just meant I might list it on my favorites WITHOUT SAYING IT'S ON MY OWN COUNTDOWN LIST.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Chaz McNulty:

Father And Son – Cat Stevens
(new artist)

Among my cohort, one of the most-used yearbook-quote songs this side of In My Life.

 

[Zegras11]

You hadn't heard No Matter What? Despite it being one of their biggest hits? And the band's history with Apple Records and George Harrison? And the fact that it sounds like Paul could have written it?

I've probably heard it on the Beatles channel but it didn't stick with me.

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

Different people have different approaches. In both countdowns, when I've listed my favorite selections, I've included those that are coming up later on my list. Seems like most people don't, though.

Oh, I had been not revealing my future selections but as long as that is kosher with you then I will go ahead and do so.

Being warned about future Mary Poppins songs will be much appreciated by all.

 

[AAABatteries]

Oh, I had been not revealing my future selections but as long as that is kosher with you then I will go ahead and do so.

I DON'T REVEAL THEM!!!

I just meant I might list it on my favorites WITHOUT SAYING IT'S ON MY OWN COUNTDOWN LIST.

Oh sorry - I misunderstood.

 

[AAABatteries]

You hadn't heard No Matter What? Despite it being one of their biggest hits? And the band's history with Apple Records and George Harrison? And the fact that it sounds like Paul could have written it?

I've probably heard it on the Beatles channel but it didn't stick with me.

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

Different people have different approaches. In both countdowns, when I've listed my favorite selections, I've included those that are coming up later on my list. Seems like most people don't, though.

Oh, I had been not revealing my future selections but as long as that is kosher with you then I will go ahead and do so.

Being warned about future Mary Poppins songs will be much appreciated by all.

:finger:

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You-The Alan Parsons Project

I, Robot, the second APP album, has become a favorite in recent years ...

The same lead singer from "Long Cool Woman" heads up a very nice tune on this same album.

EDIT: Already name-checked -- Allan Clarke

Today's list includes someone else who sang with APP (though not on I Robot): Colin Blunstone of The Zombies.

 

[timschochet]

It’s funny, whenever I think about the Beatles greatest songs, “I Feel Fine” is not one of those that comes to mind. And yet when I listen to it…it’s nearly a perfect pop song. That lead guitar, the vocals- it’s simply magnificent in every way.

 

[krista4]

Oh sorry - I misunderstood.

I clarified my post now.

 

[cosjobs]

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

If you liked it that much, you should have ranked it lower

 

[Pip's Invitation]

It’s funny, whenever I think about the Beatles greatest songs, “I Feel Fine” is not one of those that comes to mind. And yet when I listen to it…it’s nearly a perfect pop song. That lead guitar, the vocals- it’s simply magnificent in every way.

It made my top 25 in the Zegras/Krista Beatles countdown extravaganza.

 

[AAABatteries]

I have a ton of catching up to do (like someone else mentioned it's going to be impossible to acknowledge everything I like)

But I did want to comment on this song

@Val Rannous Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress - The Hollies

It's a great song, and I've noticed it's also everywhere. It's on your classic rock station, it's on your 70's station, it's on your "safe for work" station, it's on your soft rock station, it's on classic vinyl and classic rewind and also on a few of the harder rock stations. It's probably on Yatch Rock. It's on the jukebox at your local bar, where drunk people sing along but mumble half of it because we have no idea what he's doing after he talks about the FBI or what the heck made his temperature rise. Something about the DA man. And of the course the woman - that part we get.

The Hollies could imitate damned near anyone in those days. This is the best song CCR never did, and would be way near the top of my Creedence ranking if they had done it.

Long Cool Woman is one my favorites from this round and this comparison is interesting - I've never thought of it but CCR is one of my favorite American bands. Don't think the Hollies catalog is as deep but I like the comparison a lot.

 

[krista4]

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

If you liked it that much, you should have ranked it lower

Binky: higher!

 

[AAABatteries]

Am I the only one who feels like I shouldn't join in the discussion about a song when it's on my list but not revealed yet? Like I'm giving something away.

IT'S MINE, DAMMIT!!!

If you liked it that much, you should have ranked it lower

Binky: higher?!?