zamboni
Footballguy
Love this one - and I guess this is the grammatically incorrect song title you alluded to earlier.
Speaking of, I'm changing my theme for the next draft to "songs despised by the grammar police".
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MAD - Artist - Round 4 - #1's have been posted (1 Viewer)
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Speaking of, I'm changing my theme for the next draft to "songs despised by the grammar police".
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I deleted my post. It was playing when I wrote it and about sent me over the edge. I'm better now
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Oh, I can imagine wikkid's response to this one.
kupcho1
Footballguy
I don't hate it. I like the extended trash can dub better though.
Let me guess, the one whose musical taste didn't atrophy in the 70s liked LCD Soundsystem and the other one didn't.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I shouldn’t have responded. Apologies.
I don't hate it. I like the extended trash can dub better though.
Let me guess, the one whose musical taste didn't atrophy in the 70s liked LCD Soundsystem and the other one didn't.
kupcho1
Footballguy
I don't think the thumper rule applies to artists not in the countdown.
BTW, put me down for LCD Soundsystem for the MAD artists round 5
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I just regret my response - not so much about the song. I like the band, generally, and wouldn’t mind them in a countdown.I don't think the thumper rule applies to artists not in the countdown.
BTW, put me down for LCD Soundsystem for the MAD artists round 5
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
What did Wenner do now?
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
All me........ this timeWhat did Wenner do now?
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Kumbaya, people.
simey
Footballguy
This would be my #4. It sounds as good today as the first time I heard it.
simey
Footballguy
I can't find Dr. O's original post, so I'm quoting you. Anyway, I think it was rock and Wikkid that would fuss over the single groove stuff. I remember them going back and forth, and having to break out the dictionary to figure out what was being said. NV may have chimed in as well.
simey
Footballguy
@zamboni zam, you've done a great job on your Bee Gees' selections. I've always been a big fan. I'm pretty sure I know what one of your last two will be, but I'm not sure about the other. There are two that haven't shown up yet that I love (I couldn't find them in a search), but I'm not sure how you feel about one of them. We'll see what's to come...
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Footballguy
There are a few ... feverish ... things that haven't shown up yet.
zamboni
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
4s - did not disappoint! B+ only because the expectations have grown so much
Known likes
I fought the law - I’m not sure I knew the Clash covered it but It’s a great song
Lay it on the line
Shout at the
Not dead yet
crush - I’d call it the best REM but others are there with it
State of love and trust - such a fantastic soundtrack, I turned 16 the summer it came out, we burned it out in my Bronco II
New to me
perfect
New town velocity - I had to check whether Marr had played with the Church, the similarity to Under the Milky Way is uncanny
It’s all too much - a highly rated Journey song I didn’t know?
Wishing well
Little
Dance floors
Weight of the world
Known likes
I fought the law - I’m not sure I knew the Clash covered it but It’s a great song
Lay it on the line
Shout at the
Not dead yet
crush - I’d call it the best REM but others are there with itState of love and trust - such a fantastic soundtrack, I turned 16 the summer it came out, we burned it out in my Bronco II
New to me
perfect
New town velocity - I had to check whether Marr had played with the Church, the similarity to Under the Milky Way is uncanny
It’s all too much - a highly rated Journey song I didn’t know?
Wishing well
Little
Dance floors
Weight of the world
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Until this exercise I had no idea I was singing along to Triumph's "Hold On" wrong for all these years.
To know it can make you whole
It's not just a game of notes,
It's the sounds inside your soul
I heard as:
"You know it can make you whole
It's not just a game and all
It's the song inside your soul"
Another chance to lose yourself
In the endless race
I heard as:
"Another chance to lose yourself
In the end of space"
And most egregiously,
Caught up in routine,
I heard as:
"Caught up in the tears,"
To know it can make you whole
It's not just a game of notes,
It's the sounds inside your soul
I heard as:
"You know it can make you whole
It's not just a game and all
It's the song inside your soul"
Another chance to lose yourself
In the endless race
I heard as:
"Another chance to lose yourself
In the end of space"
And most egregiously,
Caught up in routine,
I heard as:
"Caught up in the tears,"
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
They needed a second keyboardist to replicate in concert what Blue was doing in the studio.Agreed. I've droned on about keyboardist Blue Weaver, who will remain prominent again in the last two on the list, but I never truly appreciated his work behind the scenes until I did my research for this list and watched their recent documentary.This is a terrific record. It's big and dramatic, which I'm a sucker for if done well. It reminds me of the best Who songs in its dynamics.The leadoff to the great Main Course album, and the second released single (after "Jive Talkin'), ultimately reaching #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Starts with a jazzy, piano opening (Blue Weaver again shining throughout), with Barry and trading Robin solo portions on the verses, then blending into the terrific harmonies on the chorus. Most memorable is the slowed-down bridge and, by most accounts, the first time Barry used his trademark falsetto. As Wiki explains: "Producer Arif Mardin asked if one of the Bee Gees members could do some screaming during the main chorus to make the song more exciting. In response, Barry Gibb began singing higher and higher, eventually singing it in a falsetto that was unexpectedly powerful. He had never known he had such an ability and Barry's falsetto became a trademark of the Bee Gees."
The Bee Gees zamboni Nights On Broadway
Bonus clip of 1975 live performance on The Midnight Special (ETA: Maurice doing the falsetto at the end here).
Eephus
Footballguy
Marr #3 / Smiths #1 - The Smiths - "The Headmaster Ritual" (1985)
Johnny worked on the tune for "The Headmaster Ritual" for years before it was finally recorded for the Smiths' second album Meat Is Murder. The main riff dates back to the initial demos cut by the band but Marr set it aside which was uncommon for him; he generally would keep grinding on a song until he had something. He eventually resurrected the riff, added the chorus and bridge from other songs before handing it over to Morrissey to write lyrics about corporal punishment and bullying in the English school system, more specifically his alma mater St Mary’s Secondary Modern in Stretford.
It's an energetic number and a rousing album opener. It starts off with a ringing guitar intro by Johnny and some strong bass playing by Andy Rourke. Morrissey jumps in around the 50 second mark with a great opening line "Belligerent ghouls run Manchester schools" and we're off to the races. I don't know if it would be my favorite Smiths song if I submitted my list today but last year it was my pick for #1.
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Johnny worked on the tune for "The Headmaster Ritual" for years before it was finally recorded for the Smiths' second album Meat Is Murder. The main riff dates back to the initial demos cut by the band but Marr set it aside which was uncommon for him; he generally would keep grinding on a song until he had something. He eventually resurrected the riff, added the chorus and bridge from other songs before handing it over to Morrissey to write lyrics about corporal punishment and bullying in the English school system, more specifically his alma mater St Mary’s Secondary Modern in Stretford.
It's an energetic number and a rousing album opener. It starts off with a ringing guitar intro by Johnny and some strong bass playing by Andy Rourke. Morrissey jumps in around the 50 second mark with a great opening line "Belligerent ghouls run Manchester schools" and we're off to the races. I don't know if it would be my favorite Smiths song if I submitted my list today but last year it was my pick for #1.
I Want the One I Can't Have - 2011 Remaster
The Smiths · Meat Is Murder · Song · 1985
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Mt. Man
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We’re definitely hitting the heights with the #3s. I could’ve easily listed half the songs among “favorites”, but, as always, that’s not so “selected”. The upshot being that I left off some songs I love from this in order to spotlight artists I haven’t as much.
Selected (and shuffled) Favorites:
The Birdman - Our Lady Peace
Here Comes the Rain Again - Eurythmics (/Annie Lennox)
All I Ever Wanted - The Airborne Toxic Event
Randy Described Eternity - Built to Spill
It Don’t Come Easy - Ringo Starr
Nights On Broadway - Bee Gees
My Medicine - The Pretty Reckless
Reu Confesso - Tim Maia
Kiss the Night - Futuristic Polar Bears (via Big Room)
Heartbreaker - The Walkmen
Give Up the Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker) - P-Funk
Shuffle Adventures:
It’s tough to leave both the songs out of the above category. At the same time, I get to spotlight them in more detail. So this time has to first feature Radiohead’s “Paranoid Android”, a song I’d struggle to rank though might make my personal top 5 from the back half alone. And speaking of going downward, the second of the pair is “Fall On Me” from R.E.M., which is my personal #1 from them. Needless to say that I sung along with pretty much all of both songs.
Selected (and shuffled) Favorites:
The Birdman - Our Lady Peace
Here Comes the Rain Again - Eurythmics (/Annie Lennox)
All I Ever Wanted - The Airborne Toxic Event
Randy Described Eternity - Built to Spill
It Don’t Come Easy - Ringo Starr
Nights On Broadway - Bee Gees
My Medicine - The Pretty Reckless
Reu Confesso - Tim Maia
Kiss the Night - Futuristic Polar Bears (via Big Room)
Heartbreaker - The Walkmen
Give Up the Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker) - P-Funk
Shuffle Adventures:
It’s tough to leave both the songs out of the above category. At the same time, I get to spotlight them in more detail. So this time has to first feature Radiohead’s “Paranoid Android”, a song I’d struggle to rank though might make my personal top 5 from the back half alone. And speaking of going downward, the second of the pair is “Fall On Me” from R.E.M., which is my personal #1 from them. Needless to say that I sung along with pretty much all of both songs.
Tau837
Footballguy
Listened to the #3 playlist. Other than my own song:
- Favorites already known to me:
- Eurythmics - Here Comes the Rain Again
- R.E.M. - Fall On Me
- Radiohead - Paranoid Android
- Favorites new to me:
- The Pretty Reckless - My Medicine
- Lindsey Stirling - Les Fees
Zegras11
Footballguy
2's PLAYLIST
| The Walkmen | Scoresman | We Can't Be Beat |
| The Clash | kupcho1 | Police on My Back |
| Ryan Star | Yambag | Back of Your Car |
| Yes | Yo Mama | Yours Is No DisgraceYours Is No Disgrace - 2003 RemasterYes · The Yes Album (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1971
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| Built To Spill | The Dreaded Marco | Carry the Zero |
| Johnny Marr | Eephus | The The--Slow Emotion Replay |
| The Pretty Reckless | Raging Weasel | Blame Me |
| Jeff Tweedy | Dr. Octopus | Jesus, Etc. |
| Journey | KarmaPolice | Do You Recall |
| Lindsey Stirling | -oz- | Masquerade |
| Triumph | Pip's Invitation | Magic Power |
| Our Lady Peace | MAC | Superman's Dead- YouTubeAuf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
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| Mötley Crüe | JWB | Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) |
| The Airborne Toxic Event | Zegras11 | GasolineGasolineThe Airborne Toxic Event · The Airborne Toxic Event (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 2009
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| Annie Lennox | Mrs. Rannous | Would I Lie to You?Would I Lie to You? - Remastered VersionEurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart · Be Yourself Tonight · Song · 1985
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| Whitney Houston | Charlie Steiner | A Song for You |
| My Morning Jacket | landrys hat | Mahgeetah (Live Vol 3 Bonnaroo) |
| Robyn | John Maddens Lunchbox | Show Me Love- YouTubeAuf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
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| Tim Maia | Don Quixote | Imunização Racional (Que beleza) (from Racional, Vol. 2)
Imunização Racional (Que Beleza)Provided to YouTube by AltafonteImunização Racional (Que Beleza) · Tim MaiaRacional℗ 1976 Vitória Regia Discos LtdaReleased on: 1976-03-15Composer: Sebastião...
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| Parliament Funkadelic | Uruk-Hai | Bootzilla Bootsy Collins - Bootzilla (1978) (youtube.com) |
| Lord Huron | KarmaPolice | She Lit a Fire |
| R.E.M. | Tuffnutt | Strange Currencies- YouTubeAuf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
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| Radiohead | Titusbramble | No Surprises |
| Candlebox | Mt.Man | Sometimes |
| Eddie Vedder | Tau837 | Alive- YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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| The Bee Gees | zamboni | More Than A WomanMore Than A WomanBee Gees · Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack) · Song · 1977
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| Fred Eaglesmith | Mister CIA | White Rose- YouTubeAuf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
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| Ringo Starr | krista4 | Photograph |
| Big Room/Deep Big Room | zazale | Force40 |
John Maddens Lunchbox
Footballguy
#2 - Show Me Love - Robyn
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Producer - Denniz Pop/Max Martin
Writer - Max Martin and Robyn
Chart Positions - US #7, UK #8, Canada #2, UK Hip Hop #1
Album - Robyn is Here
Year - 1997
Collaborator History - Max Martin was an up and coming songwriter, yet to work with all the future stars he would. Robyn provided two of his first three top 10 US Hits. Split between them was the Backstreet Boys with Quit Playing Games (with My Heart).
His big breakthrough with Baby One More Time by Britney was two years away.
He passed George Martin for most US#1 productions in Jan2024 with Ariana Grande’s “Yes, And?” And currently sits at 27 written or co-written number one singles. He has written 58 to date top 10 singles.
Highlights for me for Max Martin songs are
The Weeknds Blinding Lights
Shake it Off by Taylor Swift
Baby One More Time
Bon Jovi Its My Life
AHa - Anologue
And This track
Key Lyric -
Don't waste this love I wanna give it to you
Tell me what you got, show me what you can do
Show me love, show me everything
I know you've got potential
So baby let me in and show me love
Notes - After a few early tracks, including the previous Max Martin top 10 hit Do You Know (What it Takes), this one put Robyn as an artist to watch. Using every Max Martin songwriting trick, it is a masterful pop single. The next two albums and 8-10 years brought her back down to earth, but she eventually found these heights again.
Max Martin obviously gets a lot of requests for artists to work with him. He says “‘So whenever I have a female artist come into my studio, they usually put your (Robyns Body Talk) album on the table, and they’re like: “I wanna make this!”” I don’t know who he meant. But he said that’s happened quite a lot, and that he’s like: ‘Well, **** you, go and work with her then!’ Which I thought was very sweet.”
Next up - The rather obvious choice for #1. I tried not to make it so obvious, but others had to beat this one. They couldnt
-OZ-
Footballguy
When I started putting the list together, this song wasn’t in consideration for top 5. But it grew on me big time the more I listened. The song was almost cut from Artemis as it didn’t fit the theme, although I’m sure it would have made a future album.
Lindsey Stirling -oz- Masquerade
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Her #1 song will probably be obvious to anyone familiar with Lindsey’s works. There was never a doubt it was #1 and was the song that first got my attention.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
#2: JOURNEY - DO YOU RECALL
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Here we are, and of course the couple songs I love the most, especially back-to-back, are two of the least streamed songs on the album. I had already added Too Late to the top of playlist, and Just the Same Way I thought was great and was added, but Do You Recall was THE song that fully reeled me in. All the stuff I've talked about the last couple months - love the groove at the start, love the sentiment of the song, love the solo, but mostly it was tempo shift as they get to the chorus (ok, the multiple mentions of "the lovin' things" didn't hurt it's cause at all either). This was the missing song that was in my top 5 listens of the year on Spotify, and I swear 10 of those was the first time I heard it.
The cherry on top was the transition into Daydream. Because I obsessively hit repeat on Do You Recall, it wasn't until I finally went on that I heard that segue and immediately shook my head and added that song to the top of playlist as well. That is when Journey officially became my MAD31 artist - I had about 30 songs from the first 3 albums, 3 of my favorite songs were from the album I was avoiding, and I hadn't gotten to the album I already knew I liked songs from. I thought about adding Daydream to the playlist like I did for Feeling That Way/Anytime, but instead if anybody is interested, I made a little 4 song playlist with those 2 sets of paired songs: Do You Recall/Daydream and Feeling That Way/Anytime. That is why I thought I knew what @Mt. Man and others were talking about with the Infinity pair, but I was a little confused and unsure because I fell so hard for the Evolution pair and still think they flow together musically better. Link below to those 4 songs if anybody is interested....
Lastly at #1: Yes, it is fair to say I am _______ ___ ______ with Journey
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Here we are, and of course the couple songs I love the most, especially back-to-back, are two of the least streamed songs on the album. I had already added Too Late to the top of playlist, and Just the Same Way I thought was great and was added, but Do You Recall was THE song that fully reeled me in. All the stuff I've talked about the last couple months - love the groove at the start, love the sentiment of the song, love the solo, but mostly it was tempo shift as they get to the chorus (ok, the multiple mentions of "the lovin' things" didn't hurt it's cause at all either). This was the missing song that was in my top 5 listens of the year on Spotify, and I swear 10 of those was the first time I heard it.
The cherry on top was the transition into Daydream. Because I obsessively hit repeat on Do You Recall, it wasn't until I finally went on that I heard that segue and immediately shook my head and added that song to the top of playlist as well. That is when Journey officially became my MAD31 artist - I had about 30 songs from the first 3 albums, 3 of my favorite songs were from the album I was avoiding, and I hadn't gotten to the album I already knew I liked songs from. I thought about adding Daydream to the playlist like I did for Feeling That Way/Anytime, but instead if anybody is interested, I made a little 4 song playlist with those 2 sets of paired songs: Do You Recall/Daydream and Feeling That Way/Anytime. That is why I thought I knew what @Mt. Man and others were talking about with the Infinity pair, but I was a little confused and unsure because I fell so hard for the Evolution pair and still think they flow together musically better. Link below to those 4 songs if anybody is interested....
Lastly at #1: Yes, it is fair to say I am _______ ___ ______ with Journey
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
#2: LORD HURON - SHE LIT A FIRE
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My favorite song on Lonesome Dreams and the main reason I started listening to that album more. I realized that I had only really been listening to Strange Trails over and over, but after seeing them a couple times live I wanted to start listening to more. It was also a song that my daughter added to her favorites, and as I was playing the song as I type I hear her singing it in her room as she gets ready for school. I love it all, but this stretch especially the way the song shifts a little bit here...
When last I saw her she was dancing all alone
Perhaps my chance was then, I'll never know
I'll search the world until there's no place left to go
And if she leaves it, I will follow, yes, I will follow
Finally at #1: the song that was my introduction to Lord Huron and has stayed my favorite since. I'm pretty sure I've used it a few times in our musical adventures too.
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My favorite song on Lonesome Dreams and the main reason I started listening to that album more. I realized that I had only really been listening to Strange Trails over and over, but after seeing them a couple times live I wanted to start listening to more. It was also a song that my daughter added to her favorites, and as I was playing the song as I type I hear her singing it in her room as she gets ready for school. I love it all, but this stretch especially the way the song shifts a little bit here...
When last I saw her she was dancing all alone
Perhaps my chance was then, I'll never know
I'll search the world until there's no place left to go
And if she leaves it, I will follow, yes, I will follow
Finally at #1: the song that was my introduction to Lord Huron and has stayed my favorite since. I'm pretty sure I've used it a few times in our musical adventures too.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Oh no, is the party over?#2: JOURNEY - DO YOU RECALL
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Here we are, and of course the couple songs I love the most, especially back-to-back, are two of the least streamed songs on the album. I had already added Too Late to the top of playlist, and Just the Same Way I thought was great and was added, but Do You Recall was THE song that fully reeled me in. All the stuff I've talked about the last couple months - love the groove at the start, love the sentiment of the song, love the solo, but mostly it was tempo shift as they get to the chorus (ok, the multiple mentions of "the lovin' things" didn't hurt it's cause at all either). This was the missing song that was in my top 5 listens of the year on Spotify, and I swear 10 of those was the first time I heard it.
The cherry on top was the transition into Daydream. Because I obsessively hit repeat on Do You Recall, it wasn't until I finally went on that I heard that segue and immediately shook my head and added that song to the top of playlist as well. That is when Journey officially became my MAD31 artist - I had about 30 songs from the first 3 albums, 3 of my favorite songs were from the album I was avoiding, and I hadn't gotten to the album I already knew I liked songs from. I thought about adding Daydream to the playlist like I did for Feeling That Way/Anytime, but instead if anybody is interested, I made a little 4 song playlist with those 2 sets of paired songs: Do You Recall/Daydream and Feeling That Way/Anytime. That is why I thought I knew what @Mt. Man and others were talking about with the Infinity pair, but I was a little confused and unsure because I fell so hard for the Evolution pair and still think they flow together musically better. Link below to those 4 songs if anybody is interested....
Lastly at #1: Yes, it is fair to say I am _______ ___ ______ with Journey
zamboni
Footballguy
We did start this awhile back after the fall.Oh no, is the party over?#2: JOURNEY - DO YOU RECALL
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Here we are, and of course the couple songs I love the most, especially back-to-back, are two of the least streamed songs on the album. I had already added Too Late to the top of playlist, and Just the Same Way I thought was great and was added, but Do You Recall was THE song that fully reeled me in. All the stuff I've talked about the last couple months - love the groove at the start, love the sentiment of the song, love the solo, but mostly it was tempo shift as they get to the chorus (ok, the multiple mentions of "the lovin' things" didn't hurt it's cause at all either). This was the missing song that was in my top 5 listens of the year on Spotify, and I swear 10 of those was the first time I heard it.
The cherry on top was the transition into Daydream. Because I obsessively hit repeat on Do You Recall, it wasn't until I finally went on that I heard that segue and immediately shook my head and added that song to the top of playlist as well. That is when Journey officially became my MAD31 artist - I had about 30 songs from the first 3 albums, 3 of my favorite songs were from the album I was avoiding, and I hadn't gotten to the album I already knew I liked songs from. I thought about adding Daydream to the playlist like I did for Feeling That Way/Anytime, but instead if anybody is interested, I made a little 4 song playlist with those 2 sets of paired songs: Do You Recall/Daydream and Feeling That Way/Anytime. That is why I thought I knew what @Mt. Man and others were talking about with the Infinity pair, but I was a little confused and unsure because I fell so hard for the Evolution pair and still think they flow together musically better. Link below to those 4 songs if anybody is interested....
Lastly at #1: Yes, it is fair to say I am _______ ___ ______ with Journey
Yambag
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Ryan’s first hit song, it was the only non-piano song to be featured on his debut album (this is a more polished version from 11:59). He was able to perform it on his final appearance on Rock Star: Supernova (link below), which caught the attention of record labels and helped push him in a different musical direction. “I had believed I would have never gone to a record label ever again from my experience with Maverick, but Atlantic spoke my language and I believed that they would take the time to treat me the way an up-and-coming artist would be wanted to be treated.”
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KarmaPolice
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Oh no, is the party over?#2: JOURNEY - DO YOU RECALL
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Here we are, and of course the couple songs I love the most, especially back-to-back, are two of the least streamed songs on the album. I had already added Too Late to the top of playlist, and Just the Same Way I thought was great and was added, but Do You Recall was THE song that fully reeled me in. All the stuff I've talked about the last couple months - love the groove at the start, love the sentiment of the song, love the solo, but mostly it was tempo shift as they get to the chorus (ok, the multiple mentions of "the lovin' things" didn't hurt it's cause at all either). This was the missing song that was in my top 5 listens of the year on Spotify, and I swear 10 of those was the first time I heard it.
The cherry on top was the transition into Daydream. Because I obsessively hit repeat on Do You Recall, it wasn't until I finally went on that I heard that segue and immediately shook my head and added that song to the top of playlist as well. That is when Journey officially became my MAD31 artist - I had about 30 songs from the first 3 albums, 3 of my favorite songs were from the album I was avoiding, and I hadn't gotten to the album I already knew I liked songs from. I thought about adding Daydream to the playlist like I did for Feeling That Way/Anytime, but instead if anybody is interested, I made a little 4 song playlist with those 2 sets of paired songs: Do You Recall/Daydream and Feeling That Way/Anytime. That is why I thought I knew what @Mt. Man and others were talking about with the Infinity pair, but I was a little confused and unsure because I fell so hard for the Evolution pair and still think they flow together musically better. Link below to those 4 songs if anybody is interested....
Lastly at #1: Yes, it is fair to say I am _______ ___ ______ with Journey
Dr. Octopus
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2.
Song: Jesus, etc.
Artist: Wilco
Album: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Year: 2003
Jesus, don't cry
You can rely on me, honey
You can come by any time you want
I'll be around
You were right about the stars
Each one is a setting sun
Tall buildings shake
Voices escape, singing sad, sad songs
Tuned to chords
Strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies turning your orbit around
Obviously one of my favorite Wilco songs and for a long time it was my #1. The lyrics speak to me and the juxtaposition of exasperation and calm when trying to comfort someone feels like a hand squeeze from someone you love when you really need it.
Song: Jesus, etc.
Artist: Wilco
Album: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Year: 2003
Jesus, don't cry
You can rely on me, honey
You can come by any time you want
I'll be around
You were right about the stars
Each one is a setting sun
Tall buildings shake
Voices escape, singing sad, sad songs
Tuned to chords
Strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies turning your orbit around
Obviously one of my favorite Wilco songs and for a long time it was my #1. The lyrics speak to me and the juxtaposition of exasperation and calm when trying to comfort someone feels like a hand squeeze from someone you love when you really need it.
kupcho1
Footballguy
I know that Police on My Back is not the chalk pick from Sandinista!, but I love it. The siren start, the driving energy. A simple song, but still.
The Clash kupcho1 Police on My Back
I started running
Down the railway track
Could you help me?
Police on my back
They will catch me
If I dare drop back
Won't you give me
All the speed I lack?
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
2. A Song for You (I Look to You, 2009)
Originally written and performed by Leon Russell, as well as covered many times by a variety of artists, A Song for You could very well have been written for if not by Whitney herself at this point in her life, and its place on what would be her last album almost feels like she was saying goodbye to us and we didn't know it at the time.
Though her tone through most of this one strays from her normally clear, pure sound, it does come out in the high notes and at the finish, reminding us that through everything she had gone through by this point, she still had the goods.
Originally written and performed by Leon Russell, as well as covered many times by a variety of artists, A Song for You could very well have been written for if not by Whitney herself at this point in her life, and its place on what would be her last album almost feels like she was saying goodbye to us and we didn't know it at the time.
Though her tone through most of this one strays from her normally clear, pure sound, it does come out in the high notes and at the finish, reminding us that through everything she had gone through by this point, she still had the goods.
Don Quixote
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Tim Maia Don Quixote Imunização Racional (Que beleza) (from Racional, Vol. 2)
Imunização Racional (Que Beleza)
Provided to YouTube by AltafonteImunização Racional (Que Beleza) · Tim MaiaRacional℗ 1976 Vitória Regia Discos LtdaReleased on: 1976-03-15Composer: Sebastião...
Que Beleza is from Tim Maia’s Rational Culture phase. He also has a version of this song on Vol. 1 (which is why I specified the volume in the description), but I prefer the Vol. 2 version better. It is also the opening track on the Luaka Bop collection.
“Que Beleza” translates to “How Beautiful.” Lyrics about how beautiful nature is; relative to other songs on the Rational Culture albums, has some of the fewest references to the cult.
Lyrics are generally a bit less than most of Tim Maia’s other songs and this is really about the sound and the instruments for me, with its fusion of funk, samba, and Latin elements (and I may be leaving out a genre or two). It opens with a bit of a call and response between the horns and guitar. By the end of the song, the distorted guitar takes center stage. The great Paulinho Guitarra, who was in his backing band and collaborated with Tim Maia on a number of songs and who I have not mentioned enough in my Tim Maia countdown, really shines at the end of the song.
zamboni
Footballguy
Recorded at Chateau D’Heuroville ("Honky Chateau") in France, previously made famous by Elton John (among others), “More Than a Woman” is one of the boys' four original songs off the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. What I didn't know prior to my research is that, despite its immense popularity, MTAW was actually never released as a single - however, the also terrific, yet peppier cover (also from the soundtrack) by Tavares was the released single version, topping out at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
The Bee Gees zamboni More Than A Woman
More Than A Woman
Bee Gees · Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack) · Song · 1977
The song is a sweet, moving ballad replete with the usual terrific harmonies, Blue Weaver's keyboard backdrop, lush string section, Maurice's pulsating bass lines, and Barry's falsetto. Back to the movie, the song marks one of the more memorable scenes with John Travolta slow dancing with (the eminently forgettable) Karen Gorney.
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Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
If I guessed correctly, this is also my #1 Journey song, and one of the more 'interesting' things that happened to me at that time in my life occurred on the very day it was released as a single.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Round 2 - Would I Lie to You? - The Eurythmics
From their album Be Yourself Tonight. I really dig the horn section.
From their album Be Yourself Tonight. I really dig the horn section.
jwb
Footballguy
Mötley Crüe JWB Public Enemy #1
My #3 Crüe song is off the first album. To me, it sounds like it should be the biggest "hit" off the album - the whole structure of the song is a little more polished than the others on this pretty noisy/crunchy album. It still sounds great today and is one of my favorites by them.
Mötley Crüe JWB Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)
Speaking of polish, this is easily their most professional, polished, and maybe "best" song. Puts a nice cap on their 80's output.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
#2 Bootsy Collins - "Bootzilla"
Hide the cats!
This is probably Bootsy at peak megalomania. Speaking in third person - check. Giving himself ANOTHER nickname to speak in third person with - also check.
I don't care. This thing thumps, baby bubba. There are a couple of times where it feels like it's gonna fall apart, but gets brought back by a band full of ringers. Bootsy's in fine voice, as is Mudbone on the high parts. The whole damned song is nothing but catch phrases The band sounds completely off-the-rails at first, but listen to how tight they make their changes. Bootsy and Catfish having played for James Brown really shows. All of the silliness is the icing; the rest is the cake.
At #1, this is our chance.
Hide the cats!
This is probably Bootsy at peak megalomania. Speaking in third person - check. Giving himself ANOTHER nickname to speak in third person with - also check.
I don't care. This thing thumps, baby bubba. There are a couple of times where it feels like it's gonna fall apart, but gets brought back by a band full of ringers. Bootsy's in fine voice, as is Mudbone on the high parts. The whole damned song is nothing but catch phrases
The band sounds completely off-the-rails at first, but listen to how tight they make their changes. Bootsy and Catfish having played for James Brown really shows. All of the silliness is the icing; the rest is the cake.At #1, this is our chance.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I don't know, I am getting nervous that I messed it up and have another Feeling That Way/Anytime situation on my hands.
zamboni
Footballguy
I think a lot of us are on it - you're good.I don't know, I am getting nervous that I messed it up and have another Feeling That Way/Anytime situation on my hands.
krista4
Footballguy
2. Photograph from Ringo (1973)
Previously ranked #2 - prior write-up below
"Photograph" is the only song with an official co-writing credit to Ringo and George, and it became Ringo's first #1 hit as a solo artist. It's a very close call between this and "It Don't Come Easy" to be my second-favorite Ringo, but I like this one just a tiny bit more for what I consider a better vocal performance by Ringo, more interesting lyrics, and a beautiful jangly piano part by Nicky Hopkins. Ringo gives a nice heartfelt performance! The song has a bit of a Wall of Sound feel like "It Don't Come Easy" does - in this case with two drummers (Keltner of course), sax, and orchestral and choir arrangements - but in both instances I don't find the production over the top. Ringo performed a loving and poignant version of this at the Concert For George, which also contributes to why I love the song so much. But no one here needs me to tell them why this is a favorite, since it seems to be one of everyone else's two favorites as well.
Previously ranked #2 - prior write-up below
"Photograph" is the only song with an official co-writing credit to Ringo and George, and it became Ringo's first #1 hit as a solo artist. It's a very close call between this and "It Don't Come Easy" to be my second-favorite Ringo, but I like this one just a tiny bit more for what I consider a better vocal performance by Ringo, more interesting lyrics, and a beautiful jangly piano part by Nicky Hopkins. Ringo gives a nice heartfelt performance! The song has a bit of a Wall of Sound feel like "It Don't Come Easy" does - in this case with two drummers (Keltner of course), sax, and orchestral and choir arrangements - but in both instances I don't find the production over the top. Ringo performed a loving and poignant version of this at the Concert For George, which also contributes to why I love the song so much. But no one here needs me to tell them why this is a favorite, since it seems to be one of everyone else's two favorites as well.
Scoresman
Footballguy
The Walkmen #2 - We Can't Be Beat
I consider this song one of the best album openers of all time. Lyrically and vocally, this is one of The Walkmen's best.
I've seen many interpretations of the song online and the one I agree with thinks the song is about getting older and altering your perception and expectations of the world, no longer trying to achieve dreams that are unattainable,, and just being content with what you have. It perfectly opens an album that has those themes at the forefront. The album, Heaven, would end up being their last and is filled with themes of thankfulness and appreciation for what the band had accomplished.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
You might have to keep stalling until my wife gets accepted to the club.
ETA: you said no rules, so I am sure that "last 5 out" posts are a go as usual?
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I loved that while everyone else waited to surprise the audience and didn’t introduce their songs, Ringo just comes out and says “so, I’m gonna sing Photograph, which George and I wrote together, and Honey Don’t, because George loved Carl Perkins.”
Yo Mama
Footballguy
Yes #2 - Yours Is No Disgrace
Album - The Yes Album (1971)
The first track and first single released from their monster The Yes Album, Yours Is No Disgrace is the first look at the powerhouse Prog band that Yes became as a band. It’s a masterpiece of work from Squire and Howe throughout, has flawless transitions between multiple tempo changes, and features trademark vocal harmonization to great effect.
This is a rare political-themed song from Yes, seen as an anti-war song as an ode to those damaged young soldiers returning from the Vietnam War. Telling them that they were not at fault for for what they did in war and what they had to do to survive.
Such a great song.
Death defying, mutilated armies scatter the earth,
Crawling out of dirty holes, their morals,
Their morals disappear
Album - The Yes Album (1971)
The first track and first single released from their monster The Yes Album, Yours Is No Disgrace is the first look at the powerhouse Prog band that Yes became as a band. It’s a masterpiece of work from Squire and Howe throughout, has flawless transitions between multiple tempo changes, and features trademark vocal harmonization to great effect.
This is a rare political-themed song from Yes, seen as an anti-war song as an ode to those damaged young soldiers returning from the Vietnam War. Telling them that they were not at fault for for what they did in war and what they had to do to survive.
Such a great song.
Death defying, mutilated armies scatter the earth,
Crawling out of dirty holes, their morals,
Their morals disappear
Tau837
Footballguy
Eddie Vedder Tau837 Alive
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
"Alive" is one of Pearl Jam's most iconic and influential tracks, featured on their debut album, "Ten" (1991). It’s a song that played a key role in establishing the band as one of the leading voices of the grunge era and remains one of their most celebrated works to this day. The song peaked at #16 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #18 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
"Alive" was one of the first songs Pearl Jam recorded. The music, written by guitarist Stone Gossard, was originally part of a demo tape called "Stone Gossard Demos '91". This tape was used to find a vocalist for the band. Eddie received the demo in San Diego and wrote the lyrics, recording his vocal parts over the instrumental track.
The lyrics are autobiographical, based on Eddie Vedder’s personal experiences. They describe the moment he learned that the man he thought was his father was not his biological father. This revelation serves as the emotional core of the song.
"Alive" is the first part of what Vedder has called a "mini-opera" trilogy (followed by "Once" and "Footsteps"). It tells the story of a man who experiences a shocking revelation about his parentage, which ultimately leads to a path of self-destruction.
Despite its triumphant-sounding title, Vedder originally viewed the song as more of a curse than a celebration. The protagonist survives his trauma but feels burdened by it. Over the years, the song’s meaning has evolved. For fans, it has become an anthem of resilience, survival, and empowerment. This interaction with the audience helped Eddie reframe the song in a more positive light. He said: "They lifted the curse. The audience changed the meaning for me."
"Alive" is a powerful anthem that combines emotional depth with anthemic rock energy. The iconic riff, written by Stone, is one of the most recognizable in rock history. Mike McCready’s climactic guitar solo at the end is legendary, heavily inspired by Jimi Hendrix. Eddie delivers a deeply emotional performance, balancing vulnerability and strength as he moves from subdued verses to powerful choruses.
The solo performed by McCready was ranked #44 on Guitar World's list of the 100 greatest guitar solos and #29 on Total Guitar's list of the 100 hottest guitar solos. When interviewed about his famous solo, McCready was quick to disclaim creative credit for it, saying he basically "copied Ace Frehley's solo from 'She', which was copied from Robby Krieger's solo in The Doors' 'Five to One'. Aside from that influence, it strongly highlights the influences of Jimi Hendrix on McCready's playing, including extensive wah pedal use, frequent whammy bar dips and vibrato, as well as the use of a battered Stratocaster guitar.
The playlist link is to the official video. The MTV Unplugged performance is also great. The band has played the song live in concert 838 times, second only to "Even Flow," covered at #20 in my Eddie countdown.
"Alive" is more than just a song; it’s a cornerstone of Pearl Jam’s career and a defining moment of the grunge era. Whether experienced on the album or in one of the band’s electrifying live performances, "Alive" stands as a timeless anthem of survival and strength.
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