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Post by inger on Jan 4, 2024 15:40:36 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. Zappa would be an interesting concert… I might want ear plugs for half of it, but I love me some Mr. Green Jeans… |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Jan 4, 2024 15:42:51 GMT -5
"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. There was a great documentary on the making of Zevon'slast album - The Wind. He knew he was dying and there was a rush to get it done. Jorge Calderon was a driving force to keeping the schedule. A lot of greats participated because of their respect for Zevon. It is a very good album. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Jan 4, 2024 15:52:58 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. Besides Bruce and Dylan, I've seen Bromberg a dozen times, always a great show particularly with this big band. Browne, Fogelberg and James Taylor were good as you would expect. Saw David Lindley and ElRayo-X in a small venue in SF. John Prine was outstanding. Saw Randy Newman in Princeton, love his sense of humor. Stephen Bishop was good. Went to a Day on the Green in Oakland, Journey headlined and gave a good show. Saw Aztec Two Step in Princeton. Forgetting some I'm sure. Two acts I've always wanted to see and haven't are Lyle Lovett and Chris Isaak. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 4, 2024 15:57:27 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. Well you picked two good ones to see. If McCartney was 74, that means it was 2016 or 2017, so that would be Clipper Magazine Stadium, home of the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League. The only stadium I know of where you can get Shoo Fly Pie and a bowl of egg noodles. I never saw Sir Paul either solo or with The Fab Four. I did see The Righteous Brothers in college, and they were great. I vaguely recall a similar patter about being brothers. What amazing vocals! Looking through some random rock history a few days ago, I noticed that The Righteous Brothers were among the few white acts who are in the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame as performers. The others I recall were Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets, Dusty Springfield, Hall and Oates and -- this one really surprised me -- Shades Of Blue, who had only one real hit "Oh How Happy" in 1966. That's one of my favorite songs, and everyone assumed they were black when that song came out, but it doesn't seem the body of work would be enough for induction into any Hall of Fame. But good for them. The blackest-sounding white act I ever heard was The Magnificent Men from Central PA. I don't think they got a lot of national airplay, but they were really good. "Peace Of Mind" was their biggest hit. The whitest-sounding black act I ever heard was Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish. Although I remember one time Rolling Stone claiming that the Fifth Dimension were proof that not all black singers have soul. |
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Post by inger on Jan 4, 2024 16:04:34 GMT -5
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. Well you picked two good ones to see. If McCartney was 74, that means it was 2016 or 2017, so that would be Clipper Magazine Stadium, home of the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League. The only stadium I know of where you can get Shoo Fly Pie and a bowl of egg noodles. I never saw Sir Paul either solo or with The Fab Four. I did see The Righteous Brothers in college, and they were great. I vaguely recall a similar patter about being brothers. What amazing vocals! Looking through some random rock history a few days ago, I noticed that The Righteous Brothers were among the few white acts who are in the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame as performers. The others I recall were Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets, Dusty Springfield, Hall and Oates and -- this one really surprised me -- Shades Of Blue, who had only one real hit "Oh How Happy" in 1966. That's one of my favorite songs, and everyone assumed they were black when that song came out, but it doesn't seem the body of work would be enough for induction into any Hall of Fame. But good for them. The blackest-sounding white act I ever heard was The Magnificent Men from Central PA. I don't think they got a lot of national airplay, but they were really good. "Peace Of Mind" was their biggest hit. The whitest-sounding black act I ever heard was Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish. Although I remember one time Rolling Stone claiming that the Fifth Dimension were proof that not all black singers have soul. I also once saw George Carlin at an extremely intimate venue in Lancaster. Hmm. Only Lancaster concerns. Have ears, won’t travel. Carlin was still in his prime on his late fifties, which for some reason surprised me. It was not the right crowd for him, but he touched it out. Why the wrong crowd? A pretty and overdressed bling lady that had been accompanied by a stern-looking overdressed man leaned over to me at one point and said, “He’s dirty, but he’s good.” That particular show was not over-the-top dirty, but yeah… he went there a couple times. Then a couple more. Anyway, not music, but a third one that was a good one to choose… |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 4, 2024 16:12:24 GMT -5
The whitest-sounding black act I ever heard was Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish. That guy's voice really grates on me...always has. He's now focusing on what passes today for "country" music. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 4, 2024 16:14:13 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) Impressive list. Steely Dan would have been awesome. I tilt a bit older than you in the acts I have seen. I saw The Everly Brothers at the Wilmington Armory when I was about ten years old. (My aunt was President of the Delaware Chapter of The Everly Brothers Fan Club and wanted to make sure I was appropriately indoctrinated.) Even younger I saw Dion and The Belmonts in Wildwood NJ. Same aunt snuck me in. Saw The Beach Boys many times (my all-time favorites) and Mitch Ryder and The Kinks and many Motown acts -- Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Martha and the Vandellas, Temptations (the real ones with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, not the fake Vegas traveling act.) Del Shannon in a small club in DC. ELO at The Spectrum in Philly. Other early rockers I saw included Bo Diddley, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. Some obscure ones who had maybe one or two hits -- Keith ("98.6"), Soul Survivors ("Expressway To Your Heart"), Phil Philips ("Sea Of Love"), The Mermaids ("Popsicles, Icicles") and Bobby "Boris" Pickett ("The Monster Mash"). I acknowledge not many people would pay to see these performers, but there it is. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 4, 2024 16:25:56 GMT -5
Impressive list. Steely Dan would have been awesome. I tilt a bit older than you in the acts I have seen. I saw The Everly Brothers at the Wilmington Armory when I was about ten years old. (My aunt was President of the Delaware Chapter of The Everly Brothers Fan Club and wanted to make sure I was appropriately indoctrinated.) Even younger I saw Dion and The Belmonts in Wildwood NJ. Same aunt snuck me in. Saw The Beach Boys many times (my all-time favorites) and Mitch Ryder and The Kinks and many Motown acts -- Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Martha and the Vandellas, Temptations (the real ones with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, not the fake Vegas traveling act.) Del Shannon in a small club in DC. ELO at The Spectrum in Philly. Other early rockers I saw included Bo Diddley, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. Some obscure ones who had maybe one or two hits -- Keith ("98.6"), Soul Survivors ("Expressway To Your Heart"), Phil Philips ("Sea Of Love"), The Mermaids ("Popsicles, Icicles") and Bobby "Boris" Pickett ("The Monster Mash"). I acknowledge not many people would pay to see these performers, but there it is. "Steely Dan" was awesome. Always one of my favorites...other than Fagen & Becker primarily studio musicians. If you haven't already, check out Steve Gadd's drumming on "Aja"...awesome. Starts at 6:55. I think Larry Carlton was on guitar for this session. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG2seugAgnU |
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Post by Max on Jan 4, 2024 16:41:15 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? I don't think anyone mentioned it. There's also the song "Little Red Riding Hood" by Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs. |
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Post by Max on Jan 4, 2024 16:48:34 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. I only recently found that out when I was watching the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting show. |
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Post by Max on Jan 4, 2024 16:50:59 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! I also saw Billy Joel at MSG in 1986. I was there on one of the nights during the world series when the Red Sox were playing the Mets. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 4, 2024 16:51:11 GMT -5
Impressive list. Steely Dan would have been awesome. I tilt a bit older than you in the acts I have seen. I saw The Everly Brothers at the Wilmington Armory when I was about ten years old. (My aunt was President of the Delaware Chapter of The Everly Brothers Fan Club and wanted to make sure I was appropriately indoctrinated.) Even younger I saw Dion and The Belmonts in Wildwood NJ. Same aunt snuck me in. Saw The Beach Boys many times (my all-time favorites) and Mitch Ryder and The Kinks and many Motown acts -- Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Martha and the Vandellas, Temptations (the real ones with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, not the fake Vegas traveling act.) Yeah...I'm a kid.  Everly Brothers influenced a lot of musicians, including The Beatles. Was a Dion fan, but never saw him live. Loved his later hit, "Abraham, Martin & John". Have you seen his collaboration with Paul Simon..."New York Is My Home"? Never saw The Beach Boys live...actually wasn't much of a fan, but "Darlin" (Carl Wilson) is a favorite. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0rLdU4f0_kSeveral good tunes off "Pet Sounds", including "God Only Knows", but I honestly think it's overrated in it's entirety. Kinks were one of my favorites...never saw them live. Never saw any of the original Motown groups, but I did see a much later iteration of The Temps in, of all places, Laughlin NV. Otis Williams was still with them. |
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Post by Max on Jan 4, 2024 16:52:43 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 Lots of guesses who the song is really about. |
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Post by Max on Jan 4, 2024 16:54:41 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). I did not know that. |
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Post by Max on Jan 4, 2024 16:59:28 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. Never saw any of them. But my friend's older brother saw Elvis a few times. He even has unused tickets to the concert Elvis was supposed to have at the Nassau Coliseum. |
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