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Or keeping up with your alias requests?Admin too busy deleting my Jimmy Carter posts lolAaking for a friend: how long does the approval process from thd administration take?![]()
The last of the band's 1960s songs on my list, this was the B-side of "New York Mining Disaster 1941". Haunting quivering vocal performance by Robin backed with a beautiful string arrangement and terrific harmonies by the brothers on the chorus.
The Bee Gees zamboni I Can't See Nobody
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The second song from Ryan's first band, Stage. Fun fact that around the time Ryan decided to go solo, a contestant on season one of American Idol, Tiffany Montgomery, changed her stage name to Ryan Starr mid-season. Despite having to answer endless questions about it during interviews, Ryan insists that all is good and that he eventually met Tiffany and they are good friends.
I'd like to apologize for the gratuitous sax solo at the end of this one, but it was 1989. Times were different then. Still an awesome song.The Highway Callin'
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The Highway Callin'
Provided to YouTube by Independent Digital Licensing Agency IncThe Highway Callin' · Fred EaglesmithFred J Eaglesmith℗ 1980 Sweetwater MusicReleased on: 1980...www.youtube.com
That would be a good theme for the next outing- songs with grammar issues.IMO the song is so good that it allows me to forgive the double negative in the song title.
or songs people always mess up the lyrics to.That would be a good theme for the next outing- songs with grammar issues.IMO the song is so good that it allows me to forgive the double negative in the song title.
It might be more challenging to find songs that are grammatically correct.That would be a good theme for the next outing- songs with grammar issues.IMO the song is so good that it allows me to forgive the double negative in the song title.
I thought it was going to be this song.It might be more challenging to find songs that are grammatically correct.That would be a good theme for the next outing- songs with grammar issues.IMO the song is so good that it allows me to forgive the double negative in the song title.
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Whitney returned to film, though mostly as a producer, on three movies (The Cheetah Girls, Princess Diaries 2, The Cheetah Girls 2),
He didn't change the title, but Pat Boone sings "Isn't That a Shame" in his cover of "Ain't That a Shame," because he refused to sing something that was grammatically incorrect.It might be more challenging to find songs that are grammatically correct.That would be a good theme for the next outing- songs with grammar issues.IMO the song is so good that it allows me to forgive the double negative in the song title.
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That would be a good theme for the next outing- songs with grammar issues.IMO the song is so good that it allows me to forgive the double negative in the song title.
Can’t be another no no song.That would be a good theme for the next outing- songs with grammar issues.IMO the song is so good that it allows me to forgive the double negative in the song title.
Watch out for my Ringo #3.![]()
Mötley Crüe JWB Shout at the Devil
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For a short while, in some circles it seemed like deciding between Motley Crue and Quiet Riot was the early ‘80s metal equivalent of deciding between the Beatles and the Stones.A lot of folks say "you had to be there" about Beatlemania, and for me and lots of people my age, it was the same thing with early 80's metal. Mötley Crüe was super exciting for a bunch of us, and this song kicked it off.
For a short while, in some circles it seemed like deciding between Motley Crue and Quiet Riot was the early ‘80s metal equivalent of deciding between the Beatles and the Stones.A lot of folks say "you had to be there" about Beatlemania, and for me and lots of people my age, it was the same thing with early 80's metal. Mötley Crüe was super exciting for a bunch of us, and this song kicked it off.
Except Quiet Riot suckedFor a short while, in some circles it seemed like deciding between Motley Crue and Quiet Riot was the early ‘80s metal equivalent of deciding between the Beatles and the Stones.A lot of folks say "you had to be there" about Beatlemania, and for me and lots of people my age, it was the same thing with early 80's metal. Mötley Crüe was super exciting for a bunch of us, and this song kicked it off.
I never listened to Quiet Riot or early Crue much. The ones I would go to bat for were Ratt, Dokken, and Cinderella. I had also considered all 3 a MAD31 option at one point.For a short while, in some circles it seemed like deciding between Motley Crue and Quiet Riot was the early ‘80s metal equivalent of deciding between the Beatles and the Stones.A lot of folks say "you had to be there" about Beatlemania, and for me and lots of people my age, it was the same thing with early 80's metal. Mötley Crüe was super exciting for a bunch of us, and this song kicked it off.
Yea it was, wasn't it? Then Ratt came (out of the cellar, of course) and said "wait, us too".
I never listened to Quiet Riot or early Crue much. The ones I would go to bat for were Ratt, Dokken, and Cinderella. I had also considered all 3 a MAD31 option at one point.![]()
He’s nobody’s fool.I never listened to Quiet Riot or early Crue much. The ones I would go to bat for were Ratt, Dokken, and Cinderella. I had also considered all 3 a MAD31 option at one point.![]()
Sure hope shuke has spotlighted Cinderella already![]()
He has not. No hair metal on my 31, though. I didn't want to step on the hair metal theme playlist's toes.I never listened to Quiet Riot or early Crue much. The ones I would go to bat for were Ratt, Dokken, and Cinderella. I had also considered all 3 a MAD31 option at one point.![]()
Sure hope shuke has spotlighted Cinderella already![]()
THIS was my jam.Except Quiet Riot suckedFor a short while, in some circles it seemed like deciding between Motley Crue and Quiet Riot was the early ‘80s metal equivalent of deciding between the Beatles and the Stones.A lot of folks say "you had to be there" about Beatlemania, and for me and lots of people my age, it was the same thing with early 80's metal. Mötley Crüe was super exciting for a bunch of us, and this song kicked it off.![]()
How dare you besmirch the legend of Randy RhoadsExcept Quiet Riot suckedFor a short while, in some circles it seemed like deciding between Motley Crue and Quiet Riot was the early ‘80s metal equivalent of deciding between the Beatles and the Stones.A lot of folks say "you had to be there" about Beatlemania, and for me and lots of people my age, it was the same thing with early 80's metal. Mötley Crüe was super exciting for a bunch of us, and this song kicked it off.![]()
I never listened to Quiet Riot or early Crue much. The ones I would go to bat for were Ratt, Dokken, and Cinderella. I had also considered all 3 a MAD31 option at one point.![]()
Sure hope shuke has spotlighted Cinderella already![]()
I never listened to Quiet Riot or early Crue much. The ones I would go to bat for were Ratt, Dokken, and Cinderella. I had also considered all 3 a MAD31 option at one point.![]()
Sure hope shuke has spotlighted Cinderella already![]()
Wait, what did I do?
I was looking at my deep dive list and thought of grouping them like Oz since I have after Kadavar as options: Death, Megadeth, Entombed, and Graveyard. I wasn't feeling any of those tonight, so I am going to tackle one I've been putting off because it will be too hard - Iron Maiden. This might take longer, what I am going to do is limit myself to 2 songs/album for the playlist. And since is a side project and not a MAD31, I am going to skip those 90s albums. I will just add a live version of Fear of the Dark and call it good.![]()
If its not "official" MAD research, it's more about listening to the albums anyway.I was looking at my deep dive list and thought of grouping them like Oz since I have after Kadavar as options: Death, Megadeth, Entombed, and Graveyard. I wasn't feeling any of those tonight, so I am going to tackle one I've been putting off because it will be too hard - Iron Maiden. This might take longer, what I am going to do is limit myself to 2 songs/album for the playlist. And since is a side project and not a MAD31, I am going to skip those 90s albums. I will just add a live version of Fear of the Dark and call it good.![]()
I love Maiden but you are right - the 90's albums are just ok.
But for the others just two songs off each? That's hard.
So. Central Rain is my #3 favorite by R.E.M., and can change in and out as my #2 with Driver 8. Rockville is always my #1. My #4 favorite hasn't shown up yet, I think. I didn't see it in a search. Orange Crush would be somewhere in my top 10. I love its energy. It's one of those songs I like to hear loud.Back from a week long flu that tried to kill me! Quick right up for last 3 rds then back to trying to catchup on the playlist.
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So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)
from Reckoning (1984)
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Orange Crush- R.E.M.
from Green (1988)
Fwiw, the Jayhawks >>>>>> The eagles.For those following along, this week’s Deep Dive is keeping with the Avian theme, with the unfortunately not from Kansas, Jayhawks. Nowhere near as big as the eagles, sadly they seem to be underrated.
From Minnesota with a country rock sound, they had influence on Uncle Tupelo, among others.
Admittedly, I first listened to this band only for their name as I erroneously assumed they were from the third greatest place in the US. (Lawrence, KS) over the years I’ve liked a lot of their stuff but haven’t gotten deep yet.
It’s tempting to use them for a future countdown.
I'd like to hear that playlist or at least check them out now, especially because of the bolded.Fwiw, the Jayhawks >>>>>> The eagles.For those following along, this week’s Deep Dive is keeping with the Avian theme, with the unfortunately not from Kansas, Jayhawks. Nowhere near as big as the eagles, sadly they seem to be underrated.
From Minnesota with a country rock sound, they had influence on Uncle Tupelo, among others.
Admittedly, I first listened to this band only for their name as I erroneously assumed they were from the third greatest place in the US. (Lawrence, KS) over the years I’ve liked a lot of their stuff but haven’t gotten deep yet.
It’s tempting to use them for a future countdown.
I think I’d rate them higher than the counting crows or black crowes. Which I wasn’t expecting.
My top 3 are Number of the Beast,7th Son and Iron Maiden.I'd like to hear that playlist or at least check them out now, especially because of the bolded.Fwiw, the Jayhawks >>>>>> The eagles.For those following along, this week’s Deep Dive is keeping with the Avian theme, with the unfortunately not from Kansas, Jayhawks. Nowhere near as big as the eagles, sadly they seem to be underrated.
From Minnesota with a country rock sound, they had influence on Uncle Tupelo, among others.
Admittedly, I first listened to this band only for their name as I erroneously assumed they were from the third greatest place in the US. (Lawrence, KS) over the years I’ve liked a lot of their stuff but haven’t gotten deep yet.
It’s tempting to use them for a future countdown.
I think I’d rate them higher than the counting crows or black crowes. Which I wasn’t expecting.
So far my Maiden adventure has been easier than expected. Not that I don't love the albums, but my opinions were stronger that I expected on many of the 80s ones about what couple of songs to add. I will have to come back to my 3 favorites though: Piece of Mind, Somewhere in Time, and 7th Son.
I decided I am going to skim the Dickinson 90s albums and I remember liking a couple of his solo albums, so I will listen to those instead of the late 90s Maiden.
Are our deep dive posts clogging up the MAD threads?![]()
@shuke - sorry, didn't see this.@KarmaPolice can you please point me to your pre-Perry Journey selections?
My first surprise was that I had trouble with narrowing down songs from the debut. That's where I cheated with a track from there off Live After Death for a 3rd, and I think I will use that to add a third from Piece of Mind. Somewhere in Time is my sentimental favorite since that is where I started. Number of the Beast would be 4th favorite. Powerslave is my least favorite from the 80s. I remember really liking Book of Souls, but I haven't gotten too far into the 00s+ yet.My top 3 are Number of the Beast,7th Son and Iron Maiden.I'd like to hear that playlist or at least check them out now, especially because of the bolded.Fwiw, the Jayhawks >>>>>> The eagles.For those following along, this week’s Deep Dive is keeping with the Avian theme, with the unfortunately not from Kansas, Jayhawks. Nowhere near as big as the eagles, sadly they seem to be underrated.
From Minnesota with a country rock sound, they had influence on Uncle Tupelo, among others.
Admittedly, I first listened to this band only for their name as I erroneously assumed they were from the third greatest place in the US. (Lawrence, KS) over the years I’ve liked a lot of their stuff but haven’t gotten deep yet.
It’s tempting to use them for a future countdown.
I think I’d rate them higher than the counting crows or black crowes. Which I wasn’t expecting.
So far my Maiden adventure has been easier than expected. Not that I don't love the albums, but my opinions were stronger that I expected on many of the 80s ones about what couple of songs to add. I will have to come back to my 3 favorites though: Piece of Mind, Somewhere in Time, and 7th Son.
I decided I am going to skim the Dickinson 90s albums and I remember liking a couple of his solo albums, so I will listen to those instead of the late 90s Maiden.
Are our deep dive posts clogging up the MAD threads?![]()
Fear of the Dark has 3-4 tracks I listen too but the rest of their 90's output is pretty meh.
I’m firmly in the Beast, Piece and the debut camp.My top 3 are Number of the Beast,7th Son and Iron Maiden.I'd like to hear that playlist or at least check them out now, especially because of the bolded.Fwiw, the Jayhawks >>>>>> The eagles.For those following along, this week’s Deep Dive is keeping with the Avian theme, with the unfortunately not from Kansas, Jayhawks. Nowhere near as big as the eagles, sadly they seem to be underrated.
From Minnesota with a country rock sound, they had influence on Uncle Tupelo, among others.
Admittedly, I first listened to this band only for their name as I erroneously assumed they were from the third greatest place in the US. (Lawrence, KS) over the years I’ve liked a lot of their stuff but haven’t gotten deep yet.
It’s tempting to use them for a future countdown.
I think I’d rate them higher than the counting crows or black crowes. Which I wasn’t expecting.
So far my Maiden adventure has been easier than expected. Not that I don't love the albums, but my opinions were stronger that I expected on many of the 80s ones about what couple of songs to add. I will have to come back to my 3 favorites though: Piece of Mind, Somewhere in Time, and 7th Son.
I decided I am going to skim the Dickinson 90s albums and I remember liking a couple of his solo albums, so I will listen to those instead of the late 90s Maiden.
Are our deep dive posts clogging up the MAD threads?![]()
I’m making a Pandora list, but so far my favorite album has been back yards and abandoned motelsI'd like to hear that playlist or at least check them out now, especially because of the bolded.
Added to the queue, thanks.I’m making a Pandora list, but so far my favorite album has been back yards and abandoned motelsI'd like to hear that playlist or at least check them out now, especially because of the bolded.
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