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The 100 Greatest Songs of 1976 #1. Foreplay/Long Time (1 Viewer)
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43. Boz Scaggs “Lido Shuffle” (from Silk Degrees)
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As I mentioned earlier, “Lowdown” was everywhere in 1976 and 1977, much more so than this tune. But it seems to me that in the decades since “Lido Shuffle” has had greater lasting power, maybe because it lends itself more to the classic rock radio format. I’ve always liked it a little better myself. It’s a really catchy rock song.
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As I mentioned earlier, “Lowdown” was everywhere in 1976 and 1977, much more so than this tune. But it seems to me that in the decades since “Lido Shuffle” has had greater lasting power, maybe because it lends itself more to the classic rock radio format. I’ve always liked it a little better myself. It’s a really catchy rock song.
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For the record, SiriusXM's Yacht Rock Radio loves to play BOTH of those songs.43. Boz Scaggs “Lido Shuffle” (from Silk Degrees)
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As I mentioned earlier, “Lowdown” was everywhere in 1976 and 1977, much more so than this tune. But it seems to me that in the decades since “Lido Shuffle” has had greater lasting power, maybe because it lends itself more to the classic rock radio format. I’ve always liked it a little better myself. It’s a really catchy rock song.
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He would also break that out whenever Lito Sheppard got an interception.
Boomer loved his boomer rock.
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42. Aerosmith “Back In The Saddle” (from Rocks)
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Great hard rock anthem. Tyler’s vocals here are as good as they’ve ever been.
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Great hard rock anthem. Tyler’s vocals here are as good as they’ve ever been.
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41. Jethro Tull “Too Old to Rock ‘N’ Roll: Too Young to Die” (from Too Old to Rock ‘N’ Roll: Too Young to Die)
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1976 is right towards the end of what I consider to be Jethro Tull’s classic progressive/folk period which began around 1970 (though they were an excellent blues band before that.) But they still had time for a few gems including this classic sung as always by the exuberant Ian Anderson, who came up with the lyrics after a harrowing plane flight.
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1976 is right towards the end of what I consider to be Jethro Tull’s classic progressive/folk period which began around 1970 (though they were an excellent blues band before that.) But they still had time for a few gems including this classic sung as always by the exuberant Ian Anderson, who came up with the lyrics after a harrowing plane flight.
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Are you inferring Songs from The Wood (1977) moved away from that?
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Not gonna claim to be a Boz aficionado - listen, Dad bought Moments five years before Silk Degrees - the whole point of rock n roll for me at that life stage was music which my parents didn’t like - so I never gave it a chance in my teenage years.
Just listened to Lowdown and Lido Shiffke back to back. Both are good songs but Timmay is right. Lido still kicks ***.
Just listened to Lowdown and Lido Shiffke back to back. Both are good songs but Timmay is right. Lido still kicks ***.
timschochet
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No. I wrote “right towards the end”. Songs from the Wood WAS the end. At least I didn’t listen to them much after that.
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Anyone have the original LP with the foldout comic? Always wanted to have a look at that up close.
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43. Boz Scaggs “Lido Shuffle” (from Silk Degrees)
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As I mentioned earlier, “Lowdown” was everywhere in 1976 and 1977, much more so than this tune. But it seems to me that in the decades since “Lido Shuffle” has had greater lasting power, maybe because it lends itself more to the classic rock radio format. I’ve always liked it a little better myself. It’s a really catchy rock song.
Lido is a classic rock staple, but I like way Lowdown way more for the funk.
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40. Thelma Houston “Don’t Leave Me This Way” (released as a single)
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Thelma Houston (no relation to Whitney though she has a voice almost as powerful) delivers one of the great one hit wonders of all time with this classic of the disco era.
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Thelma Houston (no relation to Whitney though she has a voice almost as powerful) delivers one of the great one hit wonders of all time with this classic of the disco era.
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It's a cover of a Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes song. I love Melvin's group, but Thelma blows their version away.40. Thelma Houston “Don’t Leave Me This Way” (released as a single)
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Thelma Houston (no relation to Whitney though she has a voice almost as powerful) delivers one of the great one hit wonders of all time with this classic of the disco era.
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Heavy Horses (1978) isn't that different from Songs from the Wood sonically. Stormwatch (1979) has some similarities as well, though is harder-rocking.
The real end of that phase of Tull came in 1980. Ian Anderson recorded A, which was intended to be a solo album and deliberately sounded quite different from '70s Tull, but Chrysalis decided it wanted to release it as a Tull record. So the band that played on that became the "new" Tull -- only Martin Barre remained from the '70s lineup -- and the New Wave-style sound of A became the Tull sound for much of the 80s.
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Sick bass work on this one.40. Thelma Houston “Don’t Leave Me This Way” (released as a single)
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Thelma Houston (no relation to Whitney though she has a voice almost as powerful) delivers one of the great one hit wonders of all time with this classic of the disco era.
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39. Rush “2112” (from 2112)
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
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That was me who thought you might not include it because I wasn't sure if you were a Rush fan. Nice work39. Rush “2112” (from 2112)
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
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I can’t say I’m truly a fan. I’ve heard all the hits and the notable tunes like this one, and I generally enjoy them. But I haven’t delved a lot deeper into their catalog.That was me who thought you might not include it because I wasn't sure if you were a Rush fan. Nice work39. Rush “2112” (from 2112)
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
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Understood. As we have seen many times over the years, there tends to be two very distinct camps regarding Rush in terms of love/hate - not a lot in between.I can’t say I’m truly a fan. I’ve heard all the hits and the notable tunes like this one, and I generally enjoy them. But I haven’t delved a lot deeper into their catalog.That was me who thought you might not include it because I wasn't sure if you were a Rush fan. Nice work39. Rush “2112” (from 2112)
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
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I'm of the rare In Between Clan. Nice to meet ya!Understood. As we have seen many times of the years, there tends to be two very distinct camps regarding Rush in terms of love/hate - not a lot in between.I can’t say I’m truly a fan. I’ve heard all the hits and the notable tunes like this one, and I generally enjoy them. But I haven’t delved a lot deeper into their catalog.That was me who thought you might not include it because I wasn't sure if you were a Rush fan. Nice work39. Rush “2112” (from 2112)
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
I don't really care about their lyrics (I don't care about Zep's, either - or most anyone's) and I'm ok with Lee's singing as long as I'm not subjected to an hours-long binge of Rush. What matters to me is the groove. When Rush hits it, they dig in deep and I'm on board. When they get too artsy and changeable, they lose me. I had the same problem with a lot of '70s jazz-fusion, Zappa, the '70s proggers, and early Funkadelic.
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I’m very much the same. I’m pulled in by the music by Rush. Those three guys could really play. I’m ok with a little of Lee’s vocals but after a few songs I don’t want to hear any more Rush for days.I'm of the rare In Between Clan. Nice to meet ya!Understood. As we have seen many times of the years, there tends to be two very distinct camps regarding Rush in terms of love/hate - not a lot in between.I can’t say I’m truly a fan. I’ve heard all the hits and the notable tunes like this one, and I generally enjoy them. But I haven’t delved a lot deeper into their catalog.That was me who thought you might not include it because I wasn't sure if you were a Rush fan. Nice work39. Rush “2112” (from 2112)
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
I don't really care about their lyrics (I don't care about Zep's, either - or most anyone's) and I'm ok with Lee's singing as long as I'm not subjected to an hours-long binge of Rush. What matters to me is the groove. When Rush hits it, they dig in deep and I'm on board. When they get too artsy and changeable, they lose me. I had the same problem with a lot of '70s jazz-fusion, Zappa, the '70s proggers, and early Funkadelic.
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38. Doobie Brothers “Takin’ It To The Streets” (from Takin’ It To The Streets)
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Probably the hardest rocking Michael McDonald ever did. It’s also supposed to be a “message” song. But it works because it’s extremely well written and performed. Another tune I’ve always liked all these years.
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Probably the hardest rocking Michael McDonald ever did. It’s also supposed to be a “message” song. But it works because it’s extremely well written and performed. Another tune I’ve always liked all these years.
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Obligatory Rerun/tape recorder reference38. Doobie Brothers “Takin’ It To The Streets” (from Takin’ It To The Streets)
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Probably the hardest rocking Michael McDonald ever did. It’s also supposed to be a “message” song. But it works because it’s extremely well written and performed. Another tune I’ve always liked all these years.
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Loved Rush up until Moving Pictures
Saw them four times and they [are] great live
Not sure if I had or ever listened to their last 11 studio albums? Just lost interest and started going in other directions.
Saw them four times and they [are] great live
Not sure if I had or ever listened to their last 11 studio albums? Just lost interest and started going in other directions.
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I’ve probably mentioned it too many times but that’s been my experience with countless bands. The classic example is Genesis; the prog rock albums (through Wind & Wuthering) are among my fondest LPs. After Then There Three:… I checked out, and Duke was confirmation my timing was perfect.
There’s a few albums in the first post I don’t ever revisit and probably never will. I’ll just plead youthful ignorance on AC/DC, Aerosmith, Steve Miller Band
These are 12 I like to still listen to, at least certain parts of their careers (typically the 1st 4-5 releases but it varies.)
This week I discovered a new local dream pop / indie band based in Brooklyn. Going to their album release party tomorrow, will be interesting to see if I’m the only retiree there lol (probably.) I hope I always enjoy finding new music to enjoy.
There’s a few albums in the first post I don’t ever revisit and probably never will. I’ll just plead youthful ignorance on AC/DC, Aerosmith, Steve Miller Band
These are 12 I like to still listen to, at least certain parts of their careers (typically the 1st 4-5 releases but it varies.)
- Blondie (everything 1977-82 when they broke up)
- Kansas (first 4)
- Joan Armatrading (everything through Square the Circle)
- Gordon Lightfoot (unlimited; love his early stuff and fell in love with again after the If You Could Read My Mind film. My favorite Canadian along with Joni Mitchell, my appreciation for both grows each passing year - they resonate with me deeply.)
- Jackson Browne (2 albums - you know which ones)
- Boston (eponymous)
- Bob Seger (complete catalogue up to Night Moves)
- Queen (first 5 albums)
- Thin Lizzy (everything up until Black Rose)
- Rod Stewart (not this stuff….but everything from 1970-71 - Faces or his solo - is sublime)
- Peter Frampton (big fan of his Humble Pie + first 4 solo + Comes Alive; I’m in You is when I checked out)
- Jethro Tull (up until Songs from the Wood)
This week I discovered a new local dream pop / indie band based in Brooklyn. Going to their album release party tomorrow, will be interesting to see if I’m the only retiree there lol (probably.) I hope I always enjoy finding new music to enjoy.
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BL - your music knowledge is as vast as anyone’s here. You should join in more of the music threads, like the artist countdowns, etc.
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39. Rush “2112” (from 2112)
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
I love Rush and I love this album. It truly kicks ***. We moved to a new town my senior year when this came out - our phone number ended in ...2112.
Fate.
I unapologetically love their entire catalog.
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IDK about that - I’m already around too much. Every year I claim to be working on being present but I retreat to Reddit or TSP often. Occasional Timmay countdowns, ______ died today, and cycling are more than adequate time wasters.
Plus I’ve been in this odd loop for the last 15-20 years whereby I kind of only get into bands I can see locally in NYC. I’m pretty much out of it when it comes to any big national/global artists beyond ~ 2004.
I mellowed a lot, really like seeing Americana, classic jazz, or folk live. Also started doing something about my anxiety & depression 5 years ago so I kind of avoid angst-fueled stuff. For me, music is mostly a relaxation tool these days lol.
That said, the song that got me into my new obsession has a hilarious anthem Larry David - first lines are “EVERYTHING IS F#>%ED…..unintelligible…everything is in my way”
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40. Thelma Houston “Don’t Leave Me This Way” (released as a single)
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Thelma Houston (no relation to Whitney though she has a voice almost as powerful) delivers one of the great one hit wonders of all time with this classic of the disco era.
Art Bell bumper music!
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37. Boston “Hitch A Ride” (from Boston)
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This is my personal favorite Boston song. I never get tired of it. The guitar solo at the end is as sublime as anything I will ever listen to.
I even considered ranking this tune above the even more famous classics from this album that we will get to later on. After all, it’s my list and the hell with it, right? But I couldn’t do that. It’s not the best Boston song. But I love it so much.
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This is my personal favorite Boston song. I never get tired of it. The guitar solo at the end is as sublime as anything I will ever listen to.
I even considered ranking this tune above the even more famous classics from this album that we will get to later on. After all, it’s my list and the hell with it, right? But I couldn’t do that. It’s not the best Boston song. But I love it so much.
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I love the way Delp sings this.37. Boston “Hitch A Ride” (from Boston)
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This is my personal favorite Boston song. I never get tired of it. The guitar solo at the end is as sublime as anything I will ever listen to.
I even considered ranking this tune above the even more famous classics from this album that we will get to later on. After all, it’s my list and the hell with it, right? But I couldn’t do that. It’s not the best Boston song. But I love it so much.
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I'm with you there, but I would go so far to say that, at least to me, it is their best song. That outro solo is indeed sublime.37. Boston “Hitch A Ride” (from Boston)
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This is my personal favorite Boston song. I never get tired of it. The guitar solo at the end is as sublime as anything I will ever listen to.
I even considered ranking this tune above the even more famous classics from this album that we will get to later on. After all, it’s my list and the hell with it, right? But I couldn’t do that. It’s not the best Boston song. But I love it so much.
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36. Steve Miller Band “Fly Like An Eagle” (from Fly Like An Eagle)
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Arguably Miller’s best song. Legendary opening guitar riff. Spaced out all the way through (as befits the Space Cowboy.) Time keeps on slipping.
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Arguably Miller’s best song. Legendary opening guitar riff. Spaced out all the way through (as befits the Space Cowboy.) Time keeps on slipping.
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36. Steve Miller Band “Fly Like An Eagle” (from Fly Like An Eagle)
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Arguably Miller’s best song. Legendary opening guitar riff. Spaced out all the way through (as befits the Space Cowboy.) Time keeps on slipping.
Over these?
* "Livin' In the USA"
* Space Cowboy
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It’s basically the same riff from My Dark Hour36. Steve Miller Band “Fly Like An Eagle” (from Fly Like An Eagle)
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Arguably Miller’s best song. Legendary opening guitar riff. Spaced out all the way through (as befits the Space Cowboy.) Time keeps on slipping.
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I will once again highlight the arrangement of this he was playing in 1973 and 1974, which may be even better.36. Steve Miller Band “Fly Like An Eagle” (from Fly Like An Eagle)
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Arguably Miller’s best song. Legendary opening guitar riff. Spaced out all the way through (as befits the Space Cowboy.) Time keeps on slipping.
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The version of Fly Like an Eagle I saw at the above-mentioned 1994 show was particularly good.Much of the '60s hippie stuff is great. I particularly like the Sailor, Brave New World and Number 5 albums.True. "Allentown" getting played on DC101 was the death knell I knew was coming for that format.Nah, I would play them Billy Joel.If younger folk ask why AOR died, play them this.If younger folk ask what AOR is, play them this.51. Steve Miller Band “Rock’n Me” (from Fly Like An Eagle)
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One of my favorite Steve Miller songs. Love the opening guitar riff, as derivative as it is. Love the lyrics, as derivative as they are. Love the whole derivative tune. Great stuff.
Like most white kids in the '70s, I had Miller's Greatest Hits '74-78. First on 8-track, then vinyl, then cassette, and finally on CD (no freaking way was I downloading or Napster-ing it in this century - my bad taste only goes so far).
It was like you HAD to own it - a reflex reaction. Sorta like Marley's Legend LP later on, except Legend actually has good music on it.
These days, I can only stand some of his '60s hippie stuff, "Fly Like An Eagle", and (I have no idea why, either) "Abracadabra". The rest - like "Rock'n Me" - are like nails on a blackboard and are the closest thing to Billy Joel in the "worst pop music ever" category.
I saw Miller in 1994 and the show far exceeded my expectations. Many of the songs, including some of the '70s AOR ones, were stretched out and trippy.
And yes, the two albums most commonly played when I was at parties at college in the early '90s were SMB Greatest Hits '74-'78 and Legend. Third was probably Appetite for Destruction. By senior year, Nevermind and Ten were becoming more common in those settings. My school was late to Phish and DMB, but I suspect their records were popular at parties a few years after I graduated.
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35. Elton John and Kiki Dee “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (released as a single)
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I always compare this in my mind to Captain & Tennille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together” from the year prior. To me it’s a similar kind of 70’s sing along tune. I love them both in a nostalgic kind of way.
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I always compare this in my mind to Captain & Tennille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together” from the year prior. To me it’s a similar kind of 70’s sing along tune. I love them both in a nostalgic kind of way.
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It’s basically the same riff from My Dark Hour36. Steve Miller Band “Fly Like An Eagle” (from Fly Like An Eagle)
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Arguably Miller’s best song. Legendary opening guitar riff. Spaced out all the way through (as befits the Space Cowboy.) Time keeps on slipping.
OOOOooooo ,,,
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Song is amazing. Album is amazing.37. Boston “Hitch A Ride” (from Boston)
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This is my personal favorite Boston song. I never get tired of it. The guitar solo at the end is as sublime as anything I will ever listen to.
I even considered ranking this tune above the even more famous classics from this album that we will get to later on. After all, it’s my list and the hell with it, right? But I couldn’t do that. It’s not the best Boston song. But I love it so much.
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Didn't know that Kiki Dee was filling in for an ailing Dusty Springfield when she recorded this with Elton John.35. Elton John and Kiki Dee “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (released as a single)
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I always compare this in my mind to Captain & Tennille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together” from the year prior. To me it’s a similar kind of 70’s sing along tune. I love them both in a nostalgic kind of way.
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Discovered them when they put out All The Worlds a Stage which was a big part of the first 4 studio albums including 2112. I lost track after Signals but fell in again from Test for Echo and beyond. Interestingly enough, I finally put an order in for the remastered Presto and it just feels like listening to a new RUSH album. A nice note about 2112 - a part of this was an outro and intro for commercials during the CBS NFL telecast - The NFL Today w Brent Musburger, Irv Cross, Phyllis George and Jimmy the Greek. The band never looked back after 211239. Rush “2112” (from 2112)
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
I love Rush and I love this album. It truly kicks ***. We moved to a new town my senior year when this came out - our phone number ended in ...2112.
Fate.
I unapologetically love their entire catalog.
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Didn’t know that - have to try to dig it up.
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I thought they got too synthy as the '80s went on, so Presto was a huge breath of fresh air for me when it was released.Discovered them when they put out All The Worlds a Stage which was a big part of the first 4 studio albums including 2112. I lost track after Signals but fell in again from Test for Echo and beyond. Interestingly enough, I finally put an order in for the remastered Presto and it just feels like listening to a new RUSH album. A nice note about 2112 - a part of this was an outro and intro for commercials during the CBS NFL telecast - The NFL Today w Brent Musburger, Irv Cross, Phyllis George and Jimmy the Greek. The band never looked back after 211239. Rush “2112” (from 2112)
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I’ll skip the much longer actual title including the chapter names- you guys can look it up if you want.
So this is the 20 minute plus epic. Somebody earlier thought I wouldn’t include this but why not? It’s a progressive classic. Based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem and it follows that story somewhat closely, except for that the hero doesn’t rediscover electricity, he discovers a guitar. (For me, the acoustic guitar work by Lifeson surrounding the discovery is the prettiest part of the whole thing.) Lengthy, pompous, epic, at times silly, but all of it is really helped by the amazing musicianship of the three members of Rush, particularly for me, this instance, Alex Lifeson- both his electrical and acoustic performances are outstanding here; this is his moment to shine.
I love Rush and I love this album. It truly kicks ***. We moved to a new town my senior year when this came out - our phone number ended in ...2112.
Fate.
I unapologetically love their entire catalog.
timschochet
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34. Manfred Mann’s Earth Band “Blinded By The Light” (from The Roaring Silence)
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This British band’s cover of what was then a little known Bruce Springsteen tune became a classic rock staple that gets quite a bit of exposure even now. I’ve always loved the spacy keyboards here- so representative of the era.
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This British band’s cover of what was then a little known Bruce Springsteen tune became a classic rock staple that gets quite a bit of exposure even now. I’ve always loved the spacy keyboards here- so representative of the era.
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I always liked this much, much more than Bruce's version, but I'm also a bit biased as a non-Bruce fan. Love Chris Thompson's vocals here.34. Manfred Mann’s Earth Band “Blinded By The Light” (from The Roaring Silence)
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This British band’s cover of what was then a little known Bruce Springsteen tune became a classic rock staple that gets quite a bit of exposure even now. I’ve always loved the spacy keyboards here- so representative of the era.
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