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Post by azbob643 on Jan 4, 2024 14:14:01 GMT -5
Did anyone mention "Werewolves of London" ... His hair was perfect....MMMEP! |
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Post by chiyankee on Jan 4, 2024 14:19:17 GMT -5
LOL! Yeah, I remember that song.
Oops, when it comes to scary classics I forgot to mention the song "Somebody Is Watching Me" by Rockwell. Michael Jackson sang the backup vocals for that song. I guess "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" by The Beatles could be considered a scary classic.
Did anyone mention "Werewolves of London" or "Excitable Boy", both by the late, great Warren Zevon? "Werewolves of London" was definitely a constant on all Halloween playlist. Zevon fits in the scary songs and the Asylum record label artists topics. What a brilliant song writer that left us way too soon. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 4, 2024 14:23:34 GMT -5
He's a trooper. I have never been able to pick him out in the concert scene of "A Hard Days Night" where he was a teenaged extra. I guess because he had hair (I think.) Likewise, I've been to concerts as a guest that I wouldn't have gone to otherwise and came away with great appreciation. We saw Astrud Gilberto at a small club in NYC. I went in with a "whatever" attitude and came out as practically a groupie! Honestly had to Google her to jog my memory, which reminded me of Sergio Mendes (Brasil). Speaking of "covers"...they ('66) did some great ones. I don't know if "Like A Lover" was a "cover", but I loved the song...such beautiful voices. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF4pN19mXwsThe funny thing about Sergio Mendes is that he was much better known in the US than in his native Brazil. He was sort of an "export only" guy. Chad and Jeremy were kind of that way from the UK, where they were barely known despite having multiple hits over here. Astrud Gilberto's version of "The Girl From Ipanema" must have sold 50 million copies, but she had a lot of bossa nova hits like "Corcovado" and "Desafinado" that I'm sure you would recognize. She worked a lot with Antonio Carlos Jobim, who is sort of the acknowledged master of that genre. So much so that the airport in Rio is named for him. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 4, 2024 14:25:23 GMT -5
Did anyone mention "Werewolves of London" or "Excitable Boy", both by the late, great Warren Zevon? "Werewolves of London" was definitely a constant on all Halloween playlist. Zevon fits in the scary songs and the Asylum record label artists topics. What a brilliant song writer that left us way too soon. I loved his skeptical outlook, and I concur a brilliant song writer. The title alone of "Lawyers, Guns and Money" should have been enough to put him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 4, 2024 14:27:53 GMT -5
Some music history....Mick Jagger sang backup in Carlin Simon's song "You're So Vain." The Beatles sang doo-wop on the second half of their song ""Happiness Is A Warm Gun." In that same vein -- a very young Cher did backing vocals on the 1963 original of "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes. |
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Post by bomberhojoe on Jan 4, 2024 14:33:15 GMT -5
On the topic of great concerts, I saw Billy Joel several times over the years, and at MSG in 1986. He played sans an opening act, which was his norm, and the band played for approximately 3 1/2 hours. They were awesome!
Also U2's Joshua Tree tour in 1987 at Giant's Stadium was great!
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 4, 2024 14:43:51 GMT -5
On the topic of great concerts, I saw Billy Joel several times over the years, and at MSG in 1986. He played sans an opening act, which was his norm, and the band played for approximately 3 1/2 hours. They were awesome! Also U2's Joshua Tree tour in 1987 at Giant's Stadium was great! One of my sons was a huge U2 fan. Saw them at Mile High Stadium in, I believe, 96-97. Speaking of Joshua Tree...Gram Parsons died at the Joshua Tree Inn & was "cremated" at Cap Rock in Joshua Tree NP...   |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 4, 2024 14:49:12 GMT -5
Some music history....Mick Jagger sang backup in Carlin Simon's song "You're So Vain." Carly Simon's lyrics really bugged me... "...you probably think this song's about you..." - The song is about whoever it's about. "...these are the good old days..." - Nope |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 4, 2024 14:53:18 GMT -5
Some music history....Mick Jagger sang backup in Carlin Simon's song "You're So Vain." Carly Simon's lyrics really bugged me... "...you probably think this song's about you..." - The song is about whoever it's about. "...these are the good old days..." - Nope She always struck me as kind of an entitled whiner. Although I did like "The Spy Who Loved Me" as Bond themes go and thought that "Anticipation" was perfect for that ketchup commercial. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 4, 2024 14:57:08 GMT -5
Carly Simon's lyrics really bugged me... "...you probably think this song's about you..." - The song is about whoever it's about. "...these are the good old days..." - Nope She always struck me as kind of an entitled whiner. Although I did like "The Spy Who Loved Me" as Bond themes go and thought that "Anticipation" was perfect for that ketchup commercial. Yeah...entitled rich kid (Simon & Schuster). |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 4, 2024 15:01:26 GMT -5
She always struck me as kind of an entitled whiner. Although I did like "The Spy Who Loved Me" as Bond themes go and thought that "Anticipation" was perfect for that ketchup commercial. Yeah...entitled rich kid (Simon & Schuster). Oh yeah. And anyone who grew up hearing the original "Mockingbird" by Charlie and Inez Foxx would not be impressed by the rendition done by her and James. |
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Post by inger on Jan 4, 2024 15:06:09 GMT -5
Carly Simon's lyrics really bugged me... "...you probably think this song's about you..." - The song is about whoever it's about. "...these are the good old days..." - Nope She always struck me as kind of an entitled whiner. Although I did like "The Spy Who Loved Me" as Bond themes go and thought that "Anticipation" was perfect for that ketchup commercial. Lol. The ketchup commercial song. I never really cared much for any of her stuff back in the day, but I’ve become quite fond of "That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be" (1971). It’s odd, and very emotionally complex and really shows off her talent… voice inflection and all that… |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 4, 2024 15:08:24 GMT -5
I hope more people will chime in with their concert experiences. Anyone here ever see Elvis? The Stones? The Who? Zappa? The Eagles? The Clash? Talking Heads? I've never seen any of these, but just throwing it out there.
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Post by inger on Jan 4, 2024 15:30:14 GMT -5
I hope more people will chime in with their concert experiences. Anyone here ever see Elvis? The Stones? The Who? Zappa? The Eagles? The Clash? Talking Heads? I've never seen any of these, but just throwing it out there. Only two concerts for me: The Righteous Brothers Paul McCartney The RB’s did a great job of reprising the old hits and some deeper cuts from the day, even added a new song that I can’t remember. Bobby and Bill did the rap about being “brothers” growing up, which of course they were not. Bobby: “Remember when you had that van? I was so proud of my big brother. I remember looking out the window at night and seeing that old van rocking, and I knew my big brother was out there taking care of business.” Bill: “There’s something I never told about those nights, Bobby.” Bobby: “what’s that, big brother?” Bill: “I was out there… alone.” For context I remember Bill was 61 that year. I haven’t a clue how old I was. I forget the name of the venue. Very small, almost intimate indoor auditorium. ############ McCartney started almost two hours late for some reason. He was 74 years old. Once he got going he put on a great show, maybe 1:45 long. Old dog still getting cheers from the ladies as he strolled toward the back of the stage and wriggled his arse for them. Big cheers, too. And a big crowd. I was glad they had a Jumbotron. The music was good, only the slightest fade of the old voice we once knew and seemingly tons of energy poured out of the man. We had to park about a mile away. I was actually slightly concerned about finding my way back to the car in the dark. I didn’t let Ruthie know. We walked across fields instead of along streets. Just about when I was REALLY getting concerned I almost tripped over my old F-150. Yes, I really did take Ruthie out with a pink carnation and a pick up truck. No way Ruthie could make that walk now. Up and down hills. I can’t remember the name of the stadium he played… Lancaster, Pa. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 4, 2024 15:38:26 GMT -5
I hope more people will chime in with their concert experiences. A few among many I've enjoyed over the years... Moody Blues @ Red Rocks & SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) Earth, Wind & Fire @ SPAC & Denver Performing Arts Center Steely Dan / Chicago-EW&F / James Taylor / CSN&Y @ SPAC YES @ Mesa Performing Arts Center (I believe it was Chris Squire's last performance) |
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