otb_lifer
Footballguy
Oh. My. God.
OhmyGodOhmyGodOhmyGod
That's a wikkid cool interlude. Read that page and check the time stamps. Awesome.
oh, boyo ... boy
that one's teeming, alright - jeez, talk about yer free for all
the nuggets he dropped, tho
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oh, boyo ... boy
that one's teeming, alright - jeez, talk about yer free for all
the nuggets he dropped, tho
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I think somebody said Rope had a Rush feel at the start - I thought Detachable Penis for the first 5sec or so.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Happy Birthday, Ms. Wrighteous Ray!!
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
To be fair, you’re always thinking about that.
rockaction
Footballguy
You might also remember it from this thread that sunk like a stone.
John Berryman Drowned In The Mississippi River
We drink and we dry up and then we crumble into dust We get wet and we corrode and then we're covered up in rust Sing it like ole Frankie, baby. Drowned in the Mississippi River Hoist a few for me, fellas. :suds:
forums.footballguys.com
This really does have amazing lyrics
She was a really good kisser, and she wasn't all that strict of a Christian
She was a damn good dancer, but she wasn't all that much of a girlfriend
These Twin City kisses
They sound like clicks and hisses
We all come down and drown in the Mississippi River
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I asked them to check the medicine cabinet
'Cause for some reason I leave it there sometimes
But not this time.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Happy birthday, Wrighteous Ray!
I'll "at" you when the anticipated #12 Chicago song shows up.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
I'd define it as that or Character Zero. Neither of which will be appearing on my list. Was just passing on something GM said recently to try to get him in here.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead plinko How Near, How Far
Source Tags & Codes (2002)
How Near, How Far
...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead · Source Tags & Codes (Deluxe) · Song · 2002open.spotify.com
Favorite so far, I think, but need to start making a list.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Big Thief Ilov80s Black Diamonds (Live)
Black Diamonds - Live at The Bunker Studio
Big Thief · Live at The Bunker Studio · Song · 2021
Hearted
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Warren Zevon worrierking Ain't That Pretty at All
Kinda makes you wanna hurl yourself against the wall.
Like this much more than what I've heard so far other than Werewolves.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
The Hold Stead scorchy Stuck Between Station
Is this Springsteen?
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Doves landrys hat Some Cities
Love this. Hearted.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
The Tragically Hip Northern Voice Escape is at Hand for the Travelling Man
Escape Is At Hand For The Travellin' Man
The Tragically Hip · Phantom Power · Song · 1998
Hearted. May be challenging my previous favorite as new favorite.
krista4
Footballguy
I started to ask that people @ me when they post something that they think I might particularly like, but then I thought that seemed self-absorbed.
titusbramble
Footballguy
Love me some high/low limit
Zegras11
Footballguy
Start Day 2 with Daniel Negreanu sitting to my right. Let the hockey talk begin
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
It's wild you said this because I heard "Maneater" this morning and thought it was "PTL" at first
Zegras11
Footballguy
#15's PLAYLIST
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| Todd Rundgren | New Binky the Doormat | Everybody Is Going To Heaven/King Kong Reggae- 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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| Jorge Ben Jor | Don Quixote | Charles Junior- 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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| Brandi Carlile | JB Breakfast Club | This Time Tomorrow - In These Silent Days |
| The Police | Zegras11 | When The World Is Running DownWhen The World Is Running Down, You Make The Best Of What's Still AroundThe Police · Song · 1980
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| Modest Mouse | The Dreaded Marco | Cowboy Dan
Cowboy Dan - Modest MouseThe Seventh Song From The Album " The Lonesome Crowded West ". Personally This Is My Favorite Song From The Album And Its Helped Me Through A lot, Also i did...
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| Genesis | Yo Mama | Turn It On Again |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan | Sullie | Mary Had a Little Lamb
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Mary Had a Little Lamb (Official Audio)Official Audio for "Mary Had a Little Lamb" by Stevie Ray VaughanStevie Ray Vaughan was a legendary blues guitarist and singer from Texas, known for his soul...
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| The Decemberists | kupcho1 | 16 Military Wives
The Decemberists - 16 Military Wives (Official Music Video)Get the album on iTunes: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/picaresque/313249629?mt=1&app=music&at=1000l3gnOfficial music video for "16 Military Wives" fr...
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| ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead | plinko | Totally Natural Madonna (1999) |
| The Kinks | Galileo | Supersonic rocket ship (1972 - Everybody’s in Showbiz) |
| Rush | higgins | The Camera Eye
The Camera Eye - Moving Pictures (Remastered)1. Tom Sawyer2. Red Barchetta3. YYZ4. Limelight5. The Camera Eye6. Witch Hunt7. Vital SignsMP3 Rocket: http://www.mp3rocket.me/
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| Sigur Rós | Scoresman | Rafstraumur (Electric Current) - Kveikur - 2013 |
| Donald Fagen | Charlie Steiner | Barrytown
BarrytownProvided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupBarrytown · Steely DanPretzel Logic℗ 1974 Geffen RecordsReleased on: 1974-01-01Producer: Gary KatzStudio Personn...
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| Green Day | MAC_32 | Burnout |
| Big Thief | Ilov80s | Haley |
| Daft Punk | rockaction | Aerodynamic Beats/Gabrielle, Forget About the World 
Aerodynamic Beats / Gabrielle , Forget About the WorldProvided to YouTube by Daft Life Ltd./ADA FranceAerodynamic Beats / Gabrielle , Forget About the World · Daft PunkAlive 2007℗ Distributed exclusively by Warn...
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| Taylor Swift | Jpalmer | Evermore |
| Elliott Smith | Tuffnutt | The Biggest Lie
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| Chicago | Pip's Invitation | Sing a Mean Tune Kid |
| The Stranglers | John Maddens Lunchbox | Bring on the Nubiles- 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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| Ryan Adams | Dr. Octopus | Tina Toledo's Street Walkin' Blues |
| Stevie Wonder | Uruk-Hai | For Once In My Life 
For Once In My LifeProvided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupFor Once In My Life · Stevie WonderFor Once In My Life℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.Re...
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| Slade | Mrs. Rannous | Mad Dog Cole
Mad Dog ColeProvided to YouTube by BMG Rights Management (UK) LimitedMad Dog Cole · SladeBeginnings / Play It Loud℗ 1969 While John Ltd. under exclusive licence to BMG R...
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| Phish | shuke | What's The Use |
| Electgric Light Orchestra (ELO) | jwb | Ma-Ma-Ma Belle |
| Frank Black | Mister CIA | If It Takes All Night
Frank Black - If it Takes All NightFrank Black & the Catholics - If it Takes All Night
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| Clutch | Raging Weasel | Emily Dickinson |
| Dinosaur Jr. | KarmaPolice | Watch the Corners
Dinosaur Jr. - "Watch The Corners" (Official Video)Dinosaur Jr. - "Watch The Corners" off their album 'I Bet On Sky.' Out on September 18, 2012 via Jagjaguwar.Directed by The Director BrothersProduced by Sean...
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| Warren Zevon | worrierking | Poor, Poor Pitiful Me Lyric: She really worked me over good She was a credit to her gender She put me through some changes Lord Sort of like a waring blender |
| Alice in Chains | Mt. Man | Black Gives Way to Blue |
| Queen | snellman | Don't Stop Me Now |
| AC/DC | falguy | That's The Way I Wanna Rock N Roll |
| The Hold Stead | scorchy | Multitude of Casualties |
| Damon Albarn | Eephus | Gorillaz (feat. slowthai and Slaves) --- Momentary Bliss 
Gorillaz - Momentary Bliss ft. slowthai & Slaves (Official Lyric Video)Order Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez by Gorillaz here – https://smarturl.it/gorillaz.storeGorillaz present Song Machine | Season One Episode One: ‘Mo...
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| Ray Charles | simey |
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| Doves | landrys hat | Darker |
| Spoon | Hov34 | The Beast and Dragon Adored
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| Foo Fighters | Just Win Baby | Halo |
| Simon & Garfunkel | zamboni | "I Am a Rock" 
Simon & Garfunkel - I Am A Rock"Don't talk of love, Well i've herad the word before. It's sleeping in my mermory; And I won't disturb the slumber Of feelings that I've died. if i never lov...
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| Bruce Springsteen | DrIanMalcolm | Badlands
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| The Prodigy | titusbramble | Omen |
| Bauhaus | otb_lifer | Dive |
| Heart | Doug B | What About Love |
| The Tragically Hip | Northern Voice | Locked in the Trunk of a Car |
| deadmau5 | zazale | Phantoms Can't Hang |
| Elton John | timschochet | Burn Down The Mission
Elton John - Burn Down The Mission (1970) Live on BBC TV - HQLive on BBC TVMay 22, 1970
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Yes my post on this song was going to be:Ryan Adams
channeling Exile era Stones - Kravitz wishes he got it this right ...
“This song could have been on Goats Head Soup. nufced.”
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zamboni
Footballguy
Agree with both of you 100%. Totally mix them up with the opening bass.It's wild you said this because I heard "Maneater" this morning and thought it was "PTL" at first
Galileo
Footballguy
#15 Supersonic Rocket Ship (1972 - Everybody’s in Showbiz)
Let’s seek refuge from all the troubles in the world by getting on board the Supersonic Rocket Ship! Let me take you on little trip…to the Caribbean? We got a little bit of the island sound infused into our little utopian rocket ship with some steel drum and resonator guitar. In an interview with Guitar World talking about some of his favorite Kinks tracks, Dave Davies claimed “I have a special love for that track because it's got a great optimism about it. It's also got a lot of sarcasm. It's a lovely blend of [both], plus reality and dysfunction – but also hope." While there are not a lot of Kinks songs with much optimism, I have a few of them creeping into the upper parts of my countdown.
Let me take you on a little trip
My supersonic ship's at your disposal
If you feel so inclined. Well alright.
We're gonna travel faster than light
So do up your overcoat tight
And you'll go anywhere you want to decide. Well alright.
Too many people side by side
Got no place to hide.
On my supersonic rocket ship
Nobody has to be hip
Nobody needs to be out of sight. Out of sight.
Nobody's gonna travel second class
There'll be equality
And no suppression of minorities. Well alright.
We'll take this planet, shake it round
And turn it upside down.
My supersonic rocket ship.
It ain't no magic, ain't no lie,
You'll laugh so loud you'll cry.
Up and down, round and round
On my supersonic rocket ship.
Let me take you on a little trip
My supersonic ship's at your disposal
If you feel so inclined. Well alright.
Nobody's gonna travel second class
There'll be equality
And no suppression of minorities. Well alright.
Let me take you on a little trip
On my supersonic rocket ship.
Let’s seek refuge from all the troubles in the world by getting on board the Supersonic Rocket Ship! Let me take you on little trip…to the Caribbean? We got a little bit of the island sound infused into our little utopian rocket ship with some steel drum and resonator guitar. In an interview with Guitar World talking about some of his favorite Kinks tracks, Dave Davies claimed “I have a special love for that track because it's got a great optimism about it. It's also got a lot of sarcasm. It's a lovely blend of [both], plus reality and dysfunction – but also hope." While there are not a lot of Kinks songs with much optimism, I have a few of them creeping into the upper parts of my countdown.
Let me take you on a little trip
My supersonic ship's at your disposal
If you feel so inclined. Well alright.
We're gonna travel faster than light
So do up your overcoat tight
And you'll go anywhere you want to decide. Well alright.
Too many people side by side
Got no place to hide.
On my supersonic rocket ship
Nobody has to be hip
Nobody needs to be out of sight. Out of sight.
Nobody's gonna travel second class
There'll be equality
And no suppression of minorities. Well alright.
We'll take this planet, shake it round
And turn it upside down.
My supersonic rocket ship.
It ain't no magic, ain't no lie,
You'll laugh so loud you'll cry.
Up and down, round and round
On my supersonic rocket ship.
Let me take you on a little trip
My supersonic ship's at your disposal
If you feel so inclined. Well alright.
Nobody's gonna travel second class
There'll be equality
And no suppression of minorities. Well alright.
Let me take you on a little trip
On my supersonic rocket ship.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
Yes my post on this song was going to be:Ryan Adams
channeling Exile era Stones - Kravitz wishes he got it this right ...
“This song could have been on Goat’s Head Soup. nufced.”
ahhhh, yes - didn't mean to steal your thunder, but he's the first artist i went to upon the list reveal ... as i said last week, it's been a blast discovering him via this exercise.
i hear hints of "Rocks Off", and, of course, "Gimme Shelter" (the female vocalist are fire) - as per your countdown thread, it's no secret GHS are my favorite Stones album - a bit more glam and vampy than usual for them, which i loved.
but, yeah ... this Adams tune coulda slotted anywhere fron '69-'74 and been right at home.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
Mt. Man
Footballguy
15. Black Gives Way to Blue (off Black Gives Way to Blue, 2009)
Fading out by design
Consciously avoiding changes
Curtain's drawn, now it's done
Silencing all tomorrows, forcing a goodbye
(live version) Alice In Chains Black Gives Way To Blue
(Piano Mix) Black Gives Way to Blue
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Elton John! Elton provides backing vocals and (naturally) piano for this song. It’s a strange connection, but one built out of mutual respect. Cantrell’s first album was Elton John’s Greatest Hits, and Layne’s first concert was Elton John. Reginald turned out to love the song and was a bigger fan of AIC than you’d suspect. So it all came together.
Other songs after Duvall took over as singer touch on it, but this is purely a tribute to Layne. Relatively short, certainly melancholy, and in the end, about moving forward. Because when a storm’s done, the skies get brighter. Black gives way to blue.
Next on the countdown, I get to the only album I haven’t. Perhaps there’s some ambivalence there?
Fading out by design
Consciously avoiding changes
Curtain's drawn, now it's done
Silencing all tomorrows, forcing a goodbye
(live version) Alice In Chains Black Gives Way To Blue
(Piano Mix) Black Gives Way to Blue
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Elton John! Elton provides backing vocals and (naturally) piano for this song. It’s a strange connection, but one built out of mutual respect. Cantrell’s first album was Elton John’s Greatest Hits, and Layne’s first concert was Elton John. Reginald turned out to love the song and was a bigger fan of AIC than you’d suspect. So it all came together.
Other songs after Duvall took over as singer touch on it, but this is purely a tribute to Layne. Relatively short, certainly melancholy, and in the end, about moving forward. Because when a storm’s done, the skies get brighter. Black gives way to blue.
Next on the countdown, I get to the only album I haven’t. Perhaps there’s some ambivalence there?
kupcho1
Footballguy
The Decemberists
#15 16 Military Wives
A couple of Songfacts® about 16 Military Wives, the 2nd song from 2005's Picaresque.
BTW, the video is absolutely worth watching (poor Carl
). I've pointed out 2 already (#25 Make You Better and #31 Ben Franklin's Song), but this one, and at least one of the others, I'd encourage you to watch.
Fifteen celebrity minds
Leading their fifteen sordid, wretched, checkered lives
Will they find the solution in time
Using their fifteen crispy moderate liberal minds
Eighteen academy chairs
Out of which only seven really even cares
Doling out the garland to five
Celebrity minds, they're humbly taken by surprise
#15 16 Military Wives
A couple of Songfacts® about 16 Military Wives, the 2nd song from 2005's Picaresque.
- A protest song inspired by the Iraq War, this finds songwriter Colin Meloy attacking elements of the American foreign policy under George W. Bush. He told The Sun in a 2015 interview the track was him "trying to make sense of the George W. Bush doctrine at that time."
- The video was the first ever to be originally released for online distribution via BitTorrent. It was co-produced by Nick Harmer of Death Cab for Cutie who also makes a cameo appearance along with his band mate Chris Walla.
BTW, the video is absolutely worth watching (poor Carl
). I've pointed out 2 already (#25 Make You Better and #31 Ben Franklin's Song), but this one, and at least one of the others, I'd encourage you to watch.Fifteen celebrity minds
Leading their fifteen sordid, wretched, checkered lives
Will they find the solution in time
Using their fifteen crispy moderate liberal minds
Eighteen academy chairs
Out of which only seven really even cares
Doling out the garland to five
Celebrity minds, they're humbly taken by surprise
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
He mentioned the song wasn’t on Spotify and we’d have to click YouTube link to hear it.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
15. Sing a Mean Tune Kid
Album: Chicago III (1971)
Writer: Robert Lamm
Lead vocals: Peter Cetera
Released as a single? No
While the opener of Chicago III was written by Robert Lamm and sung by Peter Cetera, it's all about Terry Kath. It's 9 minutes of glorious guitar wizardry and sets the tone for their most weed-tastic album. Kath gives us funky wah-wah for the first 4:20 (actual timing) and insane shredding for the rest of it. Just sit back (KarmaPolice: PICK.THE.BONG.UP.) and let one of the masters of the instrument wash over you. The song itself is basically just a vehicle for jamming. The lyrics are encouragement for a musician like one would give to their favorite baseball player: "Sing a mean tune kid/Sock 'em in the gut, yeah, yeah, yeah". The last verse conveys Lamm's growing skepticism of the music industry, though:
Burn the groove to death, kid
Nail 'em to the cross yeah, yeah, yeah
Till you're not a super pop star any more
At Carnegie Hall version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77BfmvY_BJo
At #14, another case of two tracks that combine into one -- and the segue itself is a big reason why it made my list. So check out the Youtube link in Zegras' post for maximum effect.
Album: Chicago III (1971)
Writer: Robert Lamm
Lead vocals: Peter Cetera
Released as a single? No
While the opener of Chicago III was written by Robert Lamm and sung by Peter Cetera, it's all about Terry Kath. It's 9 minutes of glorious guitar wizardry and sets the tone for their most weed-tastic album. Kath gives us funky wah-wah for the first 4:20 (actual timing) and insane shredding for the rest of it. Just sit back (KarmaPolice: PICK.THE.BONG.UP.) and let one of the masters of the instrument wash over you. The song itself is basically just a vehicle for jamming. The lyrics are encouragement for a musician like one would give to their favorite baseball player: "Sing a mean tune kid/Sock 'em in the gut, yeah, yeah, yeah". The last verse conveys Lamm's growing skepticism of the music industry, though:
Burn the groove to death, kid
Nail 'em to the cross yeah, yeah, yeah
Till you're not a super pop star any more
At Carnegie Hall version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77BfmvY_BJo
At #14, another case of two tracks that combine into one -- and the segue itself is a big reason why it made my list. So check out the Youtube link in Zegras' post for maximum effect.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I guess it's appropriate that this appears on a playlist that KP named Let's Go Get Stoned.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Random thoughts on some of the known-to-me songs from #15:
I mentioned that Todd (1974) is a very strange album. This track is certainly part of why. Nice guitar work, though.
When the World is Running Down... is one of my favorite Police songs -- it's got a great groove. I took it in JML's Alphabet Draft.
Turn It On Again is a huge anthem and one of Genesis' most popular tracks, appealing to both those who like their '70s sound and those who like their '80s sound.
Totally Natural is a barnburner. So is Burnout.
The Camera Eye is one of my favorite Rush songs and is every bit as good as its more famous companions on Moving Pictures. It's the bridge between their prog era and their synth era.
Barrytown is an odd, wordy tune and perhaps the closest Steely Dan got to writing something Dylanesque. It's very much in keeping with the Pretzel Logic album, which dabbles in a variety of genre exercises that don't really fit together.
For Once in My Life is one of Stevie's most showbizzy tunes, but his vocal is utterly convincing.
What's the Use is most definitely not a gateway to Phish. It appears on an album of experimental outtakes and features some pretty harsh sounds by their standards. It may be the closest they've ever gotten to post-rock.
I think Linda Ronstadt did the definitive version of Poor, Poor Pitiful Me, but Zevon's original is pretty good too.
Don't Stop Me Now makes me want to exercise.
I Am a Rock is almost proto-grunge in its sentiments (but not its music, of course). You can totally see Layne Staley or Eddie Vedder singing lines like "I have no need for friendship/Friendship causes pain".
Burn Down the Mission is epic, and possibly Elton's first masterpiece. The 18-minute version that ends 11-17-70 is mindblowing.
I mentioned that Todd (1974) is a very strange album. This track is certainly part of why. Nice guitar work, though.
When the World is Running Down... is one of my favorite Police songs -- it's got a great groove. I took it in JML's Alphabet Draft.
Turn It On Again is a huge anthem and one of Genesis' most popular tracks, appealing to both those who like their '70s sound and those who like their '80s sound.
Totally Natural is a barnburner. So is Burnout.
The Camera Eye is one of my favorite Rush songs and is every bit as good as its more famous companions on Moving Pictures. It's the bridge between their prog era and their synth era.
Barrytown is an odd, wordy tune and perhaps the closest Steely Dan got to writing something Dylanesque. It's very much in keeping with the Pretzel Logic album, which dabbles in a variety of genre exercises that don't really fit together.
For Once in My Life is one of Stevie's most showbizzy tunes, but his vocal is utterly convincing.
What's the Use is most definitely not a gateway to Phish. It appears on an album of experimental outtakes and features some pretty harsh sounds by their standards. It may be the closest they've ever gotten to post-rock.
I think Linda Ronstadt did the definitive version of Poor, Poor Pitiful Me, but Zevon's original is pretty good too.
Don't Stop Me Now makes me want to exercise.
I Am a Rock is almost proto-grunge in its sentiments (but not its music, of course). You can totally see Layne Staley or Eddie Vedder singing lines like "I have no need for friendship/Friendship causes pain".
Burn Down the Mission is epic, and possibly Elton's first masterpiece. The 18-minute version that ends 11-17-70 is mindblowing.
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
15. Barrytown is the second song on my list from the album Pretzel Logic.
One movie quote I've used over and over on this board is from Lex Luthor in the original Superman:
“Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others can read the ingredients on a chewing gum wrapper and unlock the secrets of the universe.”
The more I looked into the songs I selected for this list, the more I realized I fall into the former group; my initial description of this song was that it's "a fun toe-tapper."
Barrytown is a town adjacent to Fagen and Becker's alma mater, Bard College, which was the subject of a more known song they released on their previous album. This song elaborates and maybe adds some nuance to the point of the previous song, but if one asks why the need to so quickly return to the same subject matter they just tackled on their last album, the answer lies partly in that among Barrytown's history is that it was the unofficial home of the Unification Church during Fagen and Becker's years there, meaning there was still a lot of interesting material they could cover.
To me, this song is a perfect example of the overall genius of Donald Fagen; each level it works on is independent in and of itself and doesn't require that you 'get' the others to enjoy it on your level of understanding.
I'm not one to look behind
I know that times must change
But over there in Barrytown
They do things very strange
And though you're not my enemy
I like things like they used to be
And though you'd like some company
I'm standing by myself
Go play with someone else
I can see by what you carry
That you come from Barrytown
Don't believe I'm taken in
By stories I have heard
I just read the Daily News
And swear by every word
And don't think that I'm out of line
For speaking out for what is mine
I'd like to see you do just fine
But look at what you wear
And the way you cut your hair
I can see by what you carry
That you come from Barrytown
In the beginning we recall
That the word was hurled
Barrytown people got to be
From another world
Leave me or I'll be just like
The others you will meet
They won't act as kindly
If they see you on the street
And don't you scream or make a shout
There's nothing you can do about
It was there where you came out
It's a special lack of grace
I can see it in your face
I can see by what you carry
That you come from Barrytown
One movie quote I've used over and over on this board is from Lex Luthor in the original Superman:
“Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others can read the ingredients on a chewing gum wrapper and unlock the secrets of the universe.”
The more I looked into the songs I selected for this list, the more I realized I fall into the former group; my initial description of this song was that it's "a fun toe-tapper."
Barrytown is a town adjacent to Fagen and Becker's alma mater, Bard College, which was the subject of a more known song they released on their previous album. This song elaborates and maybe adds some nuance to the point of the previous song, but if one asks why the need to so quickly return to the same subject matter they just tackled on their last album, the answer lies partly in that among Barrytown's history is that it was the unofficial home of the Unification Church during Fagen and Becker's years there, meaning there was still a lot of interesting material they could cover.
To me, this song is a perfect example of the overall genius of Donald Fagen; each level it works on is independent in and of itself and doesn't require that you 'get' the others to enjoy it on your level of understanding.
I'm not one to look behind
I know that times must change
But over there in Barrytown
They do things very strange
And though you're not my enemy
I like things like they used to be
And though you'd like some company
I'm standing by myself
Go play with someone else
I can see by what you carry
That you come from Barrytown
Don't believe I'm taken in
By stories I have heard
I just read the Daily News
And swear by every word
And don't think that I'm out of line
For speaking out for what is mine
I'd like to see you do just fine
But look at what you wear
And the way you cut your hair
I can see by what you carry
That you come from Barrytown
In the beginning we recall
That the word was hurled
Barrytown people got to be
From another world
Leave me or I'll be just like
The others you will meet
They won't act as kindly
If they see you on the street
And don't you scream or make a shout
There's nothing you can do about
It was there where you came out
It's a special lack of grace
I can see it in your face
I can see by what you carry
That you come from Barrytown
zamboni
Footballguy
I haven't commented much on Rush this thread because I've done so many other times, but I agree. Top 5 Rush song for me and I agree it's the standout off Moving Pictures.
As it should - I've mentioned before that it was scientifically determined to be the world's most uplifting song.
Probably among Simon's angriest lyrics for sure - pretty out of character for an otherwise mellow, pensive guy.
Galileo
Footballguy
Powerful lyrics here. Good stuff.
higgins
Footballguy
I intentionally ranked Camera Eye one slot better than Tom Sawyer to make the same point you guys are making.
#15 That's The Way I Wanna Rock N Roll (Blow Up Your Video)
My biggest surprise while compiling my list was the Blow Up Your Video album. I had not really listened much to this one since it was release. It’s actually a very solid compilation of songs so I wanted to include at least one from it. That's The Way I Wanna Rock N Roll was my highest rated song on this album so here it is. This drummer on this album was Simon Wright. Chris Slade replaced him for the following release (The Razor’s Edge) and the original drummer Phil Rudd returned for the subsequent release (Ballbreaker)
Album breakdown
0 74 Jailbreak
3 High Voltage
2 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
3 Let There Be Rock
2 PowerAge
2 Highway To Hell
1 Back in Black
1 For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
1 Flick of the Switch
0 Fly On The Wall
0 Who Made Who
1 Blow Up Your Video
0 The Razor’s Edge
0 BallBreaker
1 Stiff Upper Lip
0 Black Ice
0 Rock or Bust
0 Power Up
My biggest surprise while compiling my list was the Blow Up Your Video album. I had not really listened much to this one since it was release. It’s actually a very solid compilation of songs so I wanted to include at least one from it. That's The Way I Wanna Rock N Roll was my highest rated song on this album so here it is. This drummer on this album was Simon Wright. Chris Slade replaced him for the following release (The Razor’s Edge) and the original drummer Phil Rudd returned for the subsequent release (Ballbreaker)
Album breakdown
0 74 Jailbreak
3 High Voltage
2 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
3 Let There Be Rock
2 PowerAge
2 Highway To Hell
1 Back in Black
1 For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
1 Flick of the Switch
0 Fly On The Wall
0 Who Made Who
1 Blow Up Your Video
0 The Razor’s Edge
0 BallBreaker
1 Stiff Upper Lip
0 Black Ice
0 Rock or Bust
0 Power Up
simey
Footballguy
I bet there are a ton of trucks outside in the parking lot too.
simey
Footballguy
15. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned - spotify
As mentioned a few days ago, Ray was arrested in 1964 at an airport in Boston for possession of pot and heroin. The case dragged in court, and in 1965 he decided to avoid jail by checking into rehab and kicking his heroin habit. When he was released on probation, he kept a low profile the rest of the year while recording music. He was known as a perfectionist, but also for having a sense of humor. In early 1966, he returned to the spotlight and released the album Crying Time along with the single "Let's Go Get Stoned." The Raelettes joined in as did Billy Preston on the Hammond B3. This was his first album he released on his own Tangerine label (named after his favorite fruit).
As mentioned a few days ago, Ray was arrested in 1964 at an airport in Boston for possession of pot and heroin. The case dragged in court, and in 1965 he decided to avoid jail by checking into rehab and kicking his heroin habit. When he was released on probation, he kept a low profile the rest of the year while recording music. He was known as a perfectionist, but also for having a sense of humor. In early 1966, he returned to the spotlight and released the album Crying Time along with the single "Let's Go Get Stoned." The Raelettes joined in as did Billy Preston on the Hammond B3. This was his first album he released on his own Tangerine label (named after his favorite fruit).
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zamboni
Footballguy
Great song. Also really like Joe Cocker's performance of this at Woodstock.15. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned - spotify
As mentioned a few days ago, Ray was arrested in 1964 at an airport in Boston for possession of pot and heroin. The case dragged in court, and in 1965 he decided to avoid jail by checking into rehab and kicking his heroin habit. When he was released on probation, he kept a low profile the rest of the year while recording music. He was known as a perfectionist, but also for having a sense of humor. In early 1966, he returned to the spotlight and released the album Crying Time, and his first single off of it was "Let's Go Get Stoned." The Raelettes joined in as did Billy Preston on the Hammond B3. This was his first album he released on his own Tangerine label (named after his favorite fruit).
simey
Footballguy
If Ray and Joe sang this right beside each other, they'd be constantly knocking into one other.Great song. Also really like Joe Cocker's performance of this at Woodstock.15. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned - spotify
As mentioned a few days ago, Ray was arrested in 1964 at an airport in Boston for possession of pot and heroin. The case dragged in court, and in 1965 he decided to avoid jail by checking into rehab and kicking his heroin habit. When he was released on probation, he kept a low profile the rest of the year while recording music. He was known as a perfectionist, but also for having a sense of humor. In early 1966, he returned to the spotlight and released the album Crying Time, and his first single off of it was "Let's Go Get Stoned." The Raelettes joined in as did Billy Preston on the Hammond B3. This was his first album he released on his own Tangerine label (named after his favorite fruit).
zamboni
Footballguy
Those flailing Joe arms would startle Ray for sure.If Ray and Joe sang this right beside each other, they'd be constantly knocking into one other.Great song. Also really like Joe Cocker's performance of this at Woodstock.15. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned - spotify
As mentioned a few days ago, Ray was arrested in 1964 at an airport in Boston for possession of pot and heroin. The case dragged in court, and in 1965 he decided to avoid jail by checking into rehab and kicking his heroin habit. When he was released on probation, he kept a low profile the rest of the year while recording music. He was known as a perfectionist, but also for having a sense of humor. In early 1966, he returned to the spotlight and released the album Crying Time, and his first single off of it was "Let's Go Get Stoned." The Raelettes joined in as did Billy Preston on the Hammond B3. This was his first album he released on his own Tangerine label (named after his favorite fruit).
zamboni
Footballguy
Now I have this stuck in my head - lol.Those flailing Joe arms would startle Ray for sure.If Ray and Joe sang this right beside each other, they'd be constantly knocking into one other.Great song. Also really like Joe Cocker's performance of this at Woodstock.15. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned - spotify
As mentioned a few days ago, Ray was arrested in 1964 at an airport in Boston for possession of pot and heroin. The case dragged in court, and in 1965 he decided to avoid jail by checking into rehab and kicking his heroin habit. When he was released on probation, he kept a low profile the rest of the year while recording music. He was known as a perfectionist, but also for having a sense of humor. In early 1966, he returned to the spotlight and released the album Crying Time, and his first single off of it was "Let's Go Get Stoned." The Raelettes joined in as did Billy Preston on the Hammond B3. This was his first album he released on his own Tangerine label (named after his favorite fruit).
jwb
Footballguy
Spoon Hov34 The Mystery Zone
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Favorite Spoon song.
Spoon has definitely entered my world thanks to this thread. Tons of good songs.
Brandi Carlile too. I always knew about her but never realized how diverse she was.
Even if I haven't posted as much about it, I've prettymuch enjoyed at least one song from just about everyone I didn't previously know, but those two really stand out for me. And early Chicago has been a delight, as has Slade - always knew about about both, but never got too deep.
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