timschochet
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You never know when that might happen.Does this mean you're going back to the PSF to get suspended again?
You never know when that might happen.Does this mean you're going back to the PSF to get suspended again?
Sorry Krista. Don’t like #1 or #4, huh?
If you had asked me in real time back then which EWF song would be their most popular 40 years later, I wouldn't have picked this one. Don't get me wrong - it's a great record. But I'd have bet my last two dollars that it would have been "Reasons" or "Fantasy" or "That's The Way Of The World". "September" seemed a little more lightweight to me than some of their other songs when it was released.timschochet said:3. Earth, Wind & Fire “September” (released as a single)
https://youtu.be/Gs069dndIYk
One of the greatest dance anthems and generally feel good songs ever written. It’s timeless and infectious and what’s interesting to me is how many people, young and old, absolutely adore this tune.
Never heard of this song. I didn't really start listening to music (due to age) until the early 80s.
Is there a reason I've never heard this song?
Does this mean you're going back to the PSF to get suspended again?I will take a break for a few weeks and then continue the 1970s. Here are the years I haven’t done:
The PSF strikes again.
I mean, I have pretty diverse musical taste and appreciate all genres sans super heavy metal.
Elvis Costello sucks.
I saw @timschochet grocery shoppin' at Trader Joe's1. Warren Zevon “Werewolves of London” (from Excitable Boy)
https://youtu.be/qae25976UgA
First off let’s note the remarkable band Warren assembled: he’s on vocals and piano, Waddy Wachtel on guitar, John McVie on bass, Mick Fleetwood on drums. Pretty much as good as it gets,
Some of the greatest lyrics ever are in the song, especially the Pina Colada at Trader Vic’s (and his hair was perfect.)
The PSF strikes again.
https://forums.footballguys.com/topic/801939-why-has-the-laugh-emoji-been-removed/wait ...no.
what is the story behind this?
@Joe Bryantseriously? come on, that is not what this place is about - what is that accomplishing?
I agree. Love the pre-Mike McDonald Doobies, after he becomes the lead singer….I’ll pass.As do I. And that feeling is pure hatred.
wait ...no.
what is the story behind this?
I was hoping number one would be "Lawyers, Guns and Money," which would be my pick for the top spot. I'll happily accept your opinion. My screen name is an obscure Zevon song, only available on a live solo album. When I was turning 30 and the album had just come out in '93, I was an emotional wreck. My wife and I were having a discussion about my multiple issues and she asked me why I was so stressed. I said "I am the worrierking," after the song. She will revert to that nickname whenever I am unnecessarily stressed.1. Warren Zevon “Werewolves of London” (from Excitable Boy)
https://youtu.be/qae25976UgA
First off let’s note the remarkable band Warren assembled: he’s on vocals and piano, Waddy Wachtel on guitar, John McVie on bass, Mick Fleetwood on drums. Pretty much as good as it gets,
Some of the greatest lyrics ever are in the song, especially the Pina Colada at Trader Vic’s (and his hair was perfect.)
I think Lawyers Guns is a much better song as well but neither belong in the top spot in my opinion. It’s Tims list and he does a much better job at these rankings than I could ever do though. I don’t worry about the rankings and just love hearing songs that. Have long forgotten.I was hoping number one would be "Lawyer's, Guns and Money," which would be my pick for the top spot.
Insert laughing reaction here.Does this mean you're going back to the PSF to get suspended again?
It’s a staple at weddings — almost to the level of Celebration and YMCA. Their other songs aren’t.If you had asked me in real time back then which EWF song would be their most popular 40 years later, I wouldn't have picked this one. Don't get me wrong - it's a great record. But I'd have bet my last two dollars that it would have been "Reasons" or "Fantasy" or "That's The Way Of The World". "September" seemed a little more lightweight to me than some of their other songs when it was released.
Yet, this record still gets played in grocery stores, doctor's offices, and on multiple radio formats - maybe more than all of their other hits combined. Probably for the reasons you listed above.
This may be a song where the cover is better...see further down. Still has its charm though.5. Buzzcocks “Ever Fallen In Love” (released as a single)
https://youtu.be/0Af7ayYIJ9w
Recently in another thread I wrote that this song was a timeless hit regardless of its form (post punk); I speculated that if James Taylor had released this tune in the early 1970s in acoustic singer songwriter style, it would still have been a hit. I was teased for writing this but nobody challenged me on it. I stand by the claim.
Has David Lee Roth ever crafted a lyric beyond puerile nonsense? Serious question. Its a cheap shot and as usual image over substance. I dont even like Elvis Costello lol. Its petty jealous from DLRWell, according to David Lee Roth, “Music critics like Elvis Costello because music critics look like Elvis Costello.”
Check out the 1975 version called Once I had a Love. Mike Chapman got his hands on it and turned that reggae mess into an international iconic number 1. The value of a good producertimschochet said:2. Blondie “Heart of Glass” (from Parallel Lines)
https://youtu.be/WGU_4-5RaxU
What can I write about this iconic tune that hasn’t been written a thousand times before? One of the greatest New Wave songs ever. One of the greatest disco songs ever. Timeless and still listened to today. A sublime classic.
Fine Young Cannibals did a cover. Their version went top 10 in the UK and top 30 everywhere but America. It was the single between The Elvis cover of Suspicious Minds which went top 10 everywhere except the US and their own song “She Drives Me Crazy” which was a monster hit worldwide including number 1 in the USNever heard of this song. I didn't really start listening to music (due to age) until the early 80s.
Is there a reason I've never heard this song?
1972...before my time so i might learn somethingSo that will do it for 1978. I had fun as always writing this, hope you had fun reading it.
I will take a break for a few weeks and then continue the 1970s. Here are the years I haven’t done:
1972
1973
1974
1976
1977
1980
Any suggestions which one to do next?
Joe thought it better to get rid of the offending emoji than the offending posters.Speaking only for myself, the emoji was used to passive aggressively mock or ridicule people in PSF and by usually those on one side of the political spectrum more than on the other (that is my perception, which may or may not be accurate).
It was not unusual to see 3+ laughing emojis on every serious post that some people made and requests to explain what was found to be so amusing, almost always went unanswered.
At least wait until you finished your next list.Does this mean you're going back to the PSF to get suspended again?
I've never heard it before either. And I don't regret that.Never heard of this song. I didn't really start listening to music (due to age) until the early 80s.
Is there a reason I've never heard this song?
Does this mean you're going back to the PSF to get suspended again?
Like clockwork.You never know when that might happen.
Shall I do 1978 as a counterpoint to Tim again?
If you can come up with 5 quickly, great. Including the one from the Worldwide lol, Send em thru.Shall I do 1978 as a counterpoint to Tim again?I can pull together some “assists” again if you would like. I think you’ve got one that I would have given based on your picks in the Worldwide countdown.
Just spent a little bit of time looking at my library, will send a PM with some ideas.If you can come up with 5 quickly, great. Including the one from the Worldwide lol, Send em thru.Shall I do 1978 as a counterpoint to Tim again?I can pull together some “assists” again if you would like. I think you’ve got one that I would have given based on your picks in the Worldwide countdown.
Once I get serious with this I may need one or two more to top it off