Old School Song of the Day
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Pure 70’s... catchy tune.
I remember that song but had no idea who the band was. Good stuff.
One of the smoothest pop tunes ever... and it pulled off the rare feat of hitting no. 1 on both the pop and r & b charts
These are some funky dudes: ELO - Turn to Stone
That dude is working over that cello like a state fan working over a cow..
If you enjoy an extended - and excellent- guitar solo (and who doesn't, amirite?).... press play now.
I think it's safe to say that this is the most kick-ass heavy metal / bagpipe song ever...
Been enjoying the PBS/Ken Burns Country Music documentary and it brought back some really cool memories... older and newer!
I love Gram Parsons in the Burrito Brothers! I wanna get a Nudie Suit so bad!
I love Gram Parsons in the Burrito Brothers! I wanna get a Nudie Suit so bad!
Admittedly, I'm not a country music fan however I do like some of that old school stuff from the 50's, 60's; Johnny and the original Hank Williams.
I'm sorta picky about the country music that I like. My dad, and mom and I, watched Hee Haw every Saturday. I remember those well. I've developed a more recent appreciation for it in my later adulthood. I dunno if it's a coming-full-circle or what. It just appeals to me more, now.
Keith Richards and Gram Parsons were buddies! A lot of Gram Parsons came out in the Stones' music. Some of my favorite songs they ever recorded
Same with my family. And I liked some of that older stuff but when my mom started listening to those twangy dudes like Randy Travis, that was the end of it for me.
Yes, I knew Parsons had an influence on some late 60's/early 70's Stones, which was when they were in their prime. I keep intending to circle back around and listen to more of his music but never seem to get around to it.
The last episode of the documentary is the one that I didn't record. The one with Garth Brooks and so forth. It covered 1983 to the present. It was barely worth watching.
I came to this thread just to post on this Ken Burns series. Unfortunately I've only viewed the last couple episodes, but I've enjoyed them a lot. I am looking forward to finding, streaming, watching the first 6.
I agree that some of the last one was a bit weak, but I did enjoy the info on Johnny Cash. And I do believe that Vince Gill is possibly the most underrated musical talent (least-heard-of given his immense diverse ability).
In hindsight, at least those last two episodes seemed to put a ton of emphasis on who did what commercially (financial cashing in) vs. staying underground on his / her own and experimenting and perfecting his / her art and craft and new different music. I would have liked to hear more about other musicians and how they rose to the top, who influenced who, etc.
Also - there are just a lot of great musicians who get left out or who just get a very short picture or mention. IMO George Strait deserved more time.
Overall a great series, though, I think. I was thinking of who I'd put on my Mount Rushmore of country solo artist greats, here goes. Would be interested in hearing other people's list.
For me (skewed toward people I know some about and have heard their music):
Men:
George Jones
George Strait
Johnny Cash
Bill Monroe
(granted - lots of great names left off this list...)
Women:
Patsy Cline
Dolly Parton
Emmylou Harris
Tammy Wynette
Groups / bands
Alabama
Brooks & Dunn
Flatt & Scruggs
*Highwaymen (*though short-lived supergroup)
I think I missed the first one, or maybe two, episodes. I started watching the episode that featured Hank Williams- "Hillbilly Shakespeare", it began post-WW2.
I couldn't pick four of each category.
I was at this concert Saturday night in Durham. I had not seen Run DMC in 30 years. It was an absolute fantastic concert. Whodini and Big Daddy Kane were there as well. I am still hoarse from it. What a great night!!
From the great unreleased album... at least it was never released as Brian Wilson originally conceived it.
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