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Post by Landmarx on Mar 18, 2015 0:21:52 GMT -5
197412. Cher, "Half Breed" The Indians said that I was white by law, the white man always called me "Indian Squaw."Released: 1973 Cher released some of the most interesting pop singles of the 70s, focusing on heritage and ethnicity, and often misunderstood in their content. 11. The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, "Jackie Blue" Lives her life from inside of her room.Released: 1974 One of the decade's most sleek pop tracks. 10. Paul Simon, "Kodachrome" It's a wonder I can think at all.Released: 1973 Paul Simon's love letter to bygone innocence. 09. Dolly Parton, "Love Is Like A Butterfly" As soft and gentle as a sigh...Released: 1974 Always amazing in her talent, grace and gentility, this entry makes me so excited for the next phase of this project. 08. MFSB (featuring The Three Degrees), "T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia)" People all over the world...Released: 1973 The official theme from "Soul Train," and the unofficial theme for Philadelphia soul. 07. The Hollies, "The Air That I Breathe" Nothing to eat, no books to read.Released: 1974 Apart from making Radiohead abandon their biggest hit, its major cultural significance is as one of the Hollies' biggest 70s records. 06. Gil Scott-Heron, "The Bottle" He done quit his nine-to-five...Released: 1974 One of Gil Scott-Heron's best-known pieces of musical activism. 05. Dave Loggins, "Please Come To Boston" Denver ain't your kind of town.Released: 1974 A heartbreaking back and forth between a ramblin' man and the woman who hopes he'll return someday. 04. Elton John, "The Bitch Is Back" Stone cold sober, as a matter of fact.Released: 1974 Has there ever been a better personal gloating anthem? Nah. 03. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, "Tell Me Something Good" You refuse to put anything before your pride.Released: 1974 Chaka Khan leads us into a new era of funk. 02. Jethro Tull, "Bungle In The Jungle" Lions and tigers who wait in the shadows.Released: 1974 Bragging has never been used to beat a metaphor to death as enjoyably as this. 01. Barry White, "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" It's just not enough.Released: 1974 Barry White is probably the most significant artist to not rank a song among the Essentials, and this is by far my favorite song of his.
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Post by Landmarx on Mar 18, 2015 2:27:59 GMT -5
197517. Fleetwood Mac, "Say You Love Me" Have mercy, baby, on a poor girl like me.Released: 1975 One of their most underrated hits, yet one of the most fun to sing along with. 16. The Silver Convention, "Fly, Robin, Fly" Up, up to the sky,Released: 1975 So simple, yet so sophisticated. - a disco standout. 15. John Denver, "Fly Away" ...for things that you can't even see.Released: 1975 From Windsong, my favorite John Denver album, and featuring dreamy backing vocals by Olivia Newton-John. 14. The Who, "Squeeze Box" And when daddy comes home, he never gets no rest.Released: 1975 Filled with sexual humor, it became one of the Who's biggest hits. 13. America, "Daisy Jane" Does she really love me? I think she does.Released: 1975 Hopeful and airy, like so many of my favorite 70s hits. 12. Olivia Newton-John, "Have You Never Been Mellow" I just want you to slow down.Released: 1975 Another song that won't win me any favors from those who dislike soft rock, but it's so damn worth it. 11. Bee Gees, "Fanny (Be Tender With My Love)" Do you think I'm gonna stand here all night in the rain?Released: 1975 The next in a long line of catchy Bee Gees hooks, in the phase of their career just before Saturday Night Fever happened. 10. Barry Manilow, "Mandy" Well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking.Released: 1974 A name change from "Brandy" and boom, one of Manilow's signature hits is born. 09. Heart, "Magic Man" But try to understand!Released: 1975 The female Zeppelin rocking out with one of their best. 08. 10cc, "I'm Not In Love" It's just a silly phase I'm going through.Released: 1975 A bizarre, experimental love song that has held its own over the years in the public's minds. 07. Paul McCartney & Wings, "Listen To What The Man Said" Anytime, anyday, you can hear the people say...Released: 1975 My absolute favorite Paul McCartney song. It's carefree, optimistic, and makes you want to just go somewhere and do something new. 06. War, "Why Can't We Be Friends" I remembered you when you drank my wine.Released: 1975 War's amazing musical output always had a great message behind the fun tunes, inluding this classic about harmony among races. 05. Neil Sedaka, "Bad Blood" Makin' promises she can't keep with the blink of an eye.Released: 1975 Sedaka's best, almost two decades into his career. 04. Melissa Manchester, "Midnight Blue" Whatever it is, it'll keep till the morning.Released: 1975 Those opening piano bars hit and you know you're in for something special. 03. Gloria Gaynor, "Never Can Say Goodbye" It says "turn around, you fool."Released: 1974 Gloria Gaynor covers a Jackson Five hit, turns it up several notches, and it's so infectious that it's unbelievable. 02. Aerosmith, "Sweet Emotion" Well I got good news, she's a real good liar.Released: 1975 By far one of their best and biggest hits, it's a shame that it wasn't included in the Essentials. 01. Michael Martin Murphey, "Wildfire" Oh they say she died one winter...Released: 1975 Songs about animals always bring out the emotions. Throw that into a 70s country-pop hybrid with a chorus that can't be contained, and you've got something that people will always hold onto.
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Post by Landmarx on Mar 18, 2015 4:55:19 GMT -5
TENTATIVE PROJECT SCHEDULE
The Essentials > Ranking 1,000 essential songs from the Rock Era (1954 to Present).
The Pop Anthology > A year-by-year analysis of popular songs, albums, artists or trends in popular music, each year between from 1954 to 2014, not including those songs already listed among the Essentials.
The Country Project > Spotlighting 100 country, folk, bluegrass and Americana recordings from 1954 to 2014 that have not yet been mentioned.
The Soul Project > Spotlighting 100 R&B, blues, soul, funk, jazz, disco, hip-hop and appropriate world music recordings from 1954 to 2014 that have not yet been mentioned.
The Rock Project > Spotlighting 100 hard rock, alternative, punk, metal, grunge, industrial, new wave and similarly-styled recordings from 1954 to 2014 that have not yet been mentioned.
The Legacy Collection > Evaluating influential artists who have not yet been adequately represented in the project.
The Impact Debate > Finally, assuming I can find anyone who cares about all of this, I'll ask anyone who is interested to let me know which songs in the project, if any, don't belong, and what has been inappropriately left out.
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Post by Vic on Mar 18, 2015 9:29:51 GMT -5
12. Olivia Newton-John, "Have You Never Been Mellow" I just want you to slow down. Released: 1975 Another song that won't win me any favors from those who dislike soft rock, but it's so damn worth it.Finally an Olivia mention :)) Carry on.
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Post by Sean on Mar 18, 2015 10:32:36 GMT -5
Fuck yesss this set was incredible!!! Soooo many good songs!!!! <3 <3 <3 Elton, Dolly, Cher, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Olivia, Gloria, Chicago, Willie, I could go on! Yay!! <3 But let's talk about this.... TENTATIVE PROJECT SCHEDULE The Impact Debate > Finally, assuming I can find anyone who cares about all of this, I'll ask anyone who is interested to let me know which songs in the project, if any, don't belong, and what has been inappropriately left out. Oh, I care and yeah, I know quite a bit that has been inappropriately, rudely, selfishly, (etc.) left out!!!! ;) Hahaha SERIOUSLY CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3
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Post by jerz on Mar 19, 2015 6:35:51 GMT -5
Some of my favorite songs (1970 to 1975) from this list:
1970 United We Stand Lay Down (Candles In The Rain) September Song Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
1971 Knock Three Times Indiana Wants Me Have You Seen Her
1972 I'd Love To Change The World Outa-Space Across 110th Street Top Of The World Rocky Mountain High Free Ride Doctor My Eyes
1973 Midnight Rider Right Place, Wrong Time The Cisco Kid Photograph
1974 Half Breed Jackie Blue Kodachrome T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia) Tell Me Something Good Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
1975 Fly, Robin, Fly Have You Never Been Mellow Mandy I'm Not In Love Why Can't We Be Friends Bad Blood Midnight Blue Never Can Say Goodbye Wildfire
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Post by WotUNeed on Mar 21, 2015 9:24:42 GMT -5
So I'm just seeing this and I'm way behind but I don't even care because it's a great project and gives me something to which I can look forward. I should have more time to catch up fully nearer the end of the month, but for now, accept my appreciation of installment numero uno even though I'm completely out of step with where you are and will likely continue to be as I make my way up through the years and annoy everybody else who's trying to follow by commenting on things that happened a long time ago:
1954 "Whither Thou Goest" - The track itself is nice. A well-written tune and an enjoyable one, but at the same time, one that's somewhat understandable in its status as less remade than many other early pop classics. (Hadn't listened to any version myself in a while, so yay for this getting me to dig it out.) But the inclusion of Les and Mary is excellent; as you alluded to, they (and I agree, both of them, though Paul's status is more appreciated today) helped lay the foundation for rock and roll as we know it.
"Nice Work If You Can Get It" - Really no way to go wrong with Fitzgerald matched with a classic songbook, eh? Great pick.
"Darling je vous aime beaucoup" - It's not completely forgotten, but I almost think the reason this song isn't as widely enduring as it could be is because it's too clever. Like, it doesn't take a lot of thought to appreciate the humor and heart behind the lyrics, but the fact that it requires thought at all may have somewhat doomed it? But perhaps I'm being cynical. In any event, lovely selection.
"Riot in Cell Block #9" - R&B classic, and an influential one at that. Actually, just looking at the selections so far, it's interesting that, while the Paul/Ford and Cole tracks were the ones that made pop notable chart impact, the Fitzgerald rendition of a standard and Robins R&B song are the ones that more people would be likely to recognize. Not that we needed evidence that charts don't predict future impact and only capture a current snapshot, but if we did, this would be the start of a solid body of it.
"Hoochie Coochie Man" - ... and this would continue said evidence. "Guitar licks for days" is the perfect way of pointing out what's so interesting about this tune.
"Tweedle Dee" - Have to say, LaVern Baker is one of those early singers whose work I always mean to check out more fully, but never quite get around to. She's one of the prime examples of singers who'd frequently get covered (like, in the classic use of having her songs cut by other artists to compete with her version, not in the looser modern way that gets used), and in a way, that makes her part of a cultural relic that's pretty fascinating. I mean, listening to changes that got made in song's arrangements and/or lyrics and/or delivery to make them more acceptable to "mainstream" audiences of the time... it's just interesting to me. I mean, we all know times have changed, but it's still eye-opening (to me) to hear just what kind of things people felt the need to alter for popular consumption. Anyway, my rambling aside, nice tune.
"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" - Have to admit I had not heard this version before. Pretty cool.
"The Man Upstairs" - Very nice indeed, and nice to see some Starr recognition. Back when Tower Records still existed, I used to have musical discussions with someone who worked at a local one who was also a big Kay Starr fan and made me a mix of her stuff. She really does deserve better from history, no?
"Beale Street Blues" - Great song and great version that I don't think I'd heard before, which means, yep, your comment is targeted right at me; album not part of my collection. Oops!
"I'll Remember April" - As I've commented before, my jazz knowledge is pretty weak, so I always appreciate when you (and sometimes Kurt and and possibly other people) force me to go to the well and learn some basics. Like, I could've previously identified Blue Haze as an influential Miles Davis album, but I realized while looking at this selection that I couldn't tell you anything about how any track on the album sounds. So now I've heard this one at least once, and it's cool and I enjoyed doing so. Yay.
"This Ole House" - Wow. That's deep, man. Much though I do like this song, I'm not sure it would've been one that inspired me to go into that kinda speech, but, being forced to think about it, I totally get why it did that for you. And I do find it interesting that Rosemary Clooney is one of the artists whose songs have endured from this period, even if people don't know they've heard them, because somehow, her voice (and the material to which she so artfully applied it) just perfectly encapsulates a certain feel that's perfect for anything from soundtracking movies set in the '50s to being played at Italian restaurants trying to capture a particular atmosphere. So, yeah, another great selection.
Excellent start and best believe this is high on my priorities of things to continue checking out as I have free time and/or as I am procrastinating. Do let me know if you'd prefer I keep my appreciation limited to the like button instead of clogging up your thread as I catch up and I can restrain myself, haha.
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Post by H. on Mar 21, 2015 16:16:40 GMT -5
I love this list so far Landmarx! So many classics on here.
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Post by Landmarx on Mar 21, 2015 21:14:32 GMT -5
So I'm just seeing this and I'm way behind but I don't even care because it's a great project and gives me something to which I can look forward. I should have more time to catch up fully nearer the end of the month, but for now, accept my appreciation of installment numero uno even though I'm completely out of step with where you are and will likely continue to be as I make my way up through the years and annoy everybody else who's trying to follow by commenting on things that happened a long time ago: 1954"Whither Thou Goest" - The track itself is nice. A well-written tune and an enjoyable one, but at the same time, one that's somewhat understandable in its status as less remade than many other early pop classics. (Hadn't listened to any version myself in a while, so yay for this getting me to dig it out.) But the inclusion of Les and Mary is excellent; as you alluded to, they (and I agree, both of them, though Paul's status is more appreciated today) helped lay the foundation for rock and roll as we know it. "Nice Work If You Can Get It" - Really no way to go wrong with Fitzgerald matched with a classic songbook, eh? Great pick. "Darling je vous aime beaucoup" - It's not completely forgotten, but I almost think the reason this song isn't as widely enduring as it could be is because it's too clever. Like, it doesn't take a lot of thought to appreciate the humor and heart behind the lyrics, but the fact that it requires thought at all may have somewhat doomed it? But perhaps I'm being cynical. In any event, lovely selection. "Riot in Cell Block #9" - R&B classic, and an influential one at that. Actually, just looking at the selections so far, it's interesting that, while the Paul/Ford and Cole tracks were the ones that made pop notable chart impact, the Fitzgerald rendition of a standard and Robins R&B song are the ones that more people would be likely to recognize. Not that we needed evidence that charts don't predict future impact and only capture a current snapshot, but if we did, this would be the start of a solid body of it. "Hoochie Coochie Man" - ... and this would continue said evidence. "Guitar licks for days" is the perfect way of pointing out what's so interesting about this tune. "Tweedle Dee" - Have to say, LaVern Baker is one of those early singers whose work I always mean to check out more fully, but never quite get around to. She's one of the prime examples of singers who'd frequently get covered (like, in the classic use of having her songs cut by other artists to compete with her version, not in the looser modern way that gets used), and in a way, that makes her part of a cultural relic that's pretty fascinating. I mean, listening to changes that got made in song's arrangements and/or lyrics and/or delivery to make them more acceptable to "mainstream" audiences of the time... it's just interesting to me. I mean, we all know times have changed, but it's still eye-opening (to me) to hear just what kind of things people felt the need to alter for popular consumption. Anyway, my rambling aside, nice tune. "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" - Have to admit I had not heard this version before. Pretty cool. "The Man Upstairs" - Very nice indeed, and nice to see some Starr recognition. Back when Tower Records still existed, I used to have musical discussions with someone who worked at a local one who was also a big Kay Starr fan and made me a mix of her stuff. She really does deserve better from history, no? "Beale Street Blues" - Great song and great version that I don't think I'd heard before, which means, yep, your comment is targeted right at me; album not part of my collection. Oops! "I'll Remember April" - As I've commented before, my jazz knowledge is pretty weak, so I always appreciate when you (and sometimes Kurt and and possibly other people) force me to go to the well and learn some basics. Like, I could've previously identified Blue Haze as an influential Miles Davis album, but I realized while looking at this selection that I couldn't tell you anything about how any track on the album sounds. So now I've heard this one at least once, and it's cool and I enjoyed doing so. Yay. "This Ole House" - Wow. That's deep, man. Much though I do like this song, I'm not sure it would've been one that inspired me to go into that kinda speech, but, being forced to think about it, I totally get why it did that for you. And I do find it interesting that Rosemary Clooney is one of the artists whose songs have endured from this period, even if people don't know they've heard them, because somehow, her voice (and the material to which she so artfully applied it) just perfectly encapsulates a certain feel that's perfect for anything from soundtracking movies set in the '50s to being played at Italian restaurants trying to capture a particular atmosphere. So, yeah, another great selection. Excellent start and best believe this is high on my priorities of things to continue checking out as I have free time and/or as I am procrastinating. Do let me know if you'd prefer I keep my appreciation limited to the like button instead of clogging up your thread as I catch up and I can restrain myself, haha. Lmao, why do you think I tagged you? Your commentary is always appreciated. <3
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Post by popstop on Mar 22, 2015 11:06:31 GMT -5
Aw, just noticed this and really would be too long a post to go over the ones I like, but since you're on 1975, I'll mention this bizarreness... it is the reason I know the song Why Can't We Be Friends. My dad played this around Halloween (now you know where my obsession with seasonal music comes from.) and considering the songs used, must have come out around 1975. ...a giant shark has just eaten a girl swimmer.
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Post by WotUNeed on Mar 28, 2015 19:02:12 GMT -5
Yay back to this... I'm taking it one year at a time and resisting the urge for spoilers, so forgive me if anything I say duplicates something you mention in a later installment.
1955 "Autumn Leaves" - Nice selection. Interesting how a lot of classic pieces seemed to lend themselves to being cut instrumentally.
"Rock and Roll Waltz" - I group this song in my head with Sarah Vaughan's "Brokenhearted Melody" in that they were given to their respective singers in an attempt to get them big pop hits and were successful in that respect despite the singers not so much caring for the songs. I appreciate this song though. It is a novelty, but it's a somewhat prescient and highly self-aware one; not only, as you say, did it acknowledge rock and roll as the new thing, but, by not actually being a rock and roll song itself, it pokes fun at itself as a representative of the old thing. Whether Starr enjoyed the tune or not, she brings a certain charm to it with her delivery in that respect that isn't present in, say, after the fact novelty albums by Pat Boone or Paul Anka that swingify rock songs.
"The Yellow Rose of Texas" - It's hard not to like this song. It's just so infectiously chipper. Johnny Desmond also had a competing version out in '55, and his is the one to which I tend to listen. I bring this up not because I have anything against singing along with Mitch, but just because Desmond is a major casualty of time. While I think some people are still at least passingly familiar with Mitch Miller, I doubt many would recognize Desmond's name despite his run of hits in the '40s and early '50s. Sometimes I wonder what will happen to the legacies of people like him who predate the rock era; are there still people out there who are inclined to discover the legacies of the names that aren't as big as the Frank Sinatras and Tony Bennetts of the world? I'm way off topic now so enough of that.
"Memories Are Made of This" - Never noticed any folk-rock influence in this before, but I think I hear what you're referencing upon re-listen. Interesting. In any event, another nice song and, as many hits as Dean Martin had, this seems to be one of his most enduring (though at least a few others are arguably even bigger).
"Flip, Flop and Fly" - I know I've heard this before, but I couldn't remember it. Perfectly good tune, though. Nice pick.
"Birth of the Boogie" - Ignoring the insensitivity you bring up, the lyrics are basically throwaway, but I think the boogie-woogie and call-and-response stylings were designed to carry any words that were set to them.
"The Wallflower" - Great tune. Hard to go wrong with Etta James. Major approval for inclusion.
1956 "The Poor People of Paris" - This is one of those instrumental hits that I've always enjoyed. Its title is also amusing as a mistranslation, because it's hard (for me) to imagine something like that would be allowed to happen in the Internet age.
"Let the Good Times Roll" - Seriously a classic, this one. One of early rock's finest offerings. Great choice.
"On the Street Where You Live" - I love this song and still play it quite a bit, though I usually go with the Eddie Fisher version. However, I agree with you on Damone's version; he does, indeed, sing the hell of it. Damone's catalogue is one that I keep meaning to check out more than I have; I'm a sucker for vocalists of his style, so I'm sure I would enjoy exploring his stuff in greater depth. Tangentially related, but for another example of a pop version of a My Fair Lady tune I still play regularly, refer to The McGuire Sisters doing "Wouldn't It Be Loverly", which I should probably feel guilty about loving.
"Roll Over Beethoven" - Chuck Berry is one of those rock innovators I can't help but enjoy, even though several of his songs contain rather similar sonic elements. He just knew how to do his thing.
"Slippin' and Slidin'" - Completely hypocritically when paired with my previous comment, Little Richard is one of those rock innovators I tend to respect more than enjoy because so many of his major hits sound exactly the same to me. That said, that really only applies to a handful of his songs ("Long Tall Sally", "Tutti Frutti", and the ones of that ilk that are interchangeable but for the lyrics). This one I do still enjoy quite a bit. Well chosen.
"One Kiss Led to Another" - Don't think I'd ever heard this before. Can't say The Coasters are particular favorites of mine, but I get the appeal here.
"Que Sera Sera" - I quite like this song but when you think about it, everybody in the plot cops out on ever trying to answer questions. I don't think I'd take it as a good omen if I asked my hypothetical sweetheart about how bright our future would be and got back "whatever will be, will be" as answer. But I'm just playfully over-analyzing the song; as I mentioned, I like it. Great inclusion.
"In the Still of the Nite" - Amazing song and arguably the single most enduring example of doo-wop.
"Don't Be Cruel" - When I saw "Still" ranked at #2 for the year, I was thinking, there better be some sort of monster at #1 to justify that; and indeed, some sort of monster this is. Great, great track with so much replay value. I used to not pay much attention to Elvis Presley's music, but this is one of the songs that ultimately forced me to take notice and finally get just what made this man so special and such a big thing in his time. Excellent.
Pausing here but I'm enjoying this a hell of a lot, so hoping to continue going through these soon!
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Post by Landmarx on Mar 28, 2015 23:52:18 GMT -5
197610. Boston, "Rock And Roll Band" Playin' all the bars and sleepin' in our cars.Released: 1976 Boston's self-titled album is a classic rock masterpiece. Every track is in rotation on various classic rock stations. How many albums can claim such a feat? 09. Ramones, "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" What can I say?Released: 1976 The "ooh"s and innocent lyrics harken back to 1960s jangle pop in the best way possible. 08. Eagles, "New Kid In Town" Great expectations, everybody's watching you.Released: 1976 From Hotel California, and call me weird, but it's my absolute favorite Eagles hit. 07. Boz Scaggs, "Lido Shuffle" But that was all he missed, and he ain't coming back.Released: 1976 It won't win any cool points, but if I'm being realistic, I couldn't leave this off. A really cool 70s pop-rock hit with a superior chorus. 06. Climax Blues Band, "Couldn't Get It Right" Restless feelin' really got a hold...Released: 1976 This, on the other hand, really should win cool points - cowbell and all. 05. Joan Armatrading, "Love And Affection" I am not in love, but I'm open to persuasion.Released: 1976 One of the most amazingly heartfelt love songs ever, and her the influence on future female singer-songwriters is evident, as it's truly ahead of its time. 04. Blondie, "X Offender" And then you said "Let's go" and nothing more.Released: 1976 The opening sounds straight out of the Shangri-Las' discography, and the bridge would be right at home in a Ventures song. No one bridged pop with new wave and punk sensibility like Blondie did. 03. England Dan & John Ford Coley, "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight" I won't ask for promises.Released: 1976 Beautifully casual and conversational, flowing like only something totally sincere could. 02. Hot Chocolate, "You Sexy Thing" Where did you come from, baby?Released: 1975 Among the great funk hits and used in too many movies to count, and for good reason! It's instant. 01. Daryl Hall & John Oates, "Rich Girl" It's a bitch, girl...Released: 1976 For my money, Hall & Oates earned their reputation as golden gods of expertly crafted pop music with this track. Truly fabulous song.
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Post by Landmarx on Mar 29, 2015 0:51:38 GMT -5
WotUNeed - Yay! I have to say, for some reason, I've always thought of Chuck Berry as someone who had many hits that sounded alike, probably due to his style being his own invention. But I've never thought of Little Richard in that regard, although it's certainly true. I wonder why that is. But anyway, awesome stuff!
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Post by Landmarx on Mar 30, 2015 0:47:11 GMT -5
1977
19. Waylon Jennings, "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)" Ain't nobody feelin' no pain. Released: 1977 The dynamic duo of Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson's ode to reduced, small town life. 18. Iggy Pop, "Lust For Life"
Here comes Johnny, yeah, again. Released: 1977 One of the punk icon's best known tracks, due in part to its use in film and advertising, but mainly due to its supremely well-crafted hook. 17. Sex Pistols, "Pretty Vacant"
Don't ask us to attend, cuz we're not all there. Released: 1977 Bombastic and loudly opinionated. It could have been a big pop hit in another lifetime.
16. Cheap Trick, "I Want You To Want Me"
Didn't I see you crying? Released: 1977 Ubiquitous, but that's probably because it really is a genius power pop song. 15. Peter Gabriel, "Moribund The Burgermeister"
It's eating out my soul. Released: 1977 Meant to simulate a nervous condition, this was Peter Gabriel breaking out and being his most eccentric and progressive. 14. Merle Haggard, "If We're Not Back In Love By Monday"
...We can go our separate ways. Released: 1977 Haggard had a way with "on the verge of a breakup" tracks, and this is a shining example. 13. Fleetwood Mac, "I Don't Want To Know"
Take a listen to your spirit, it's crying out loud. Released: 1977 Rumours, so every song is a classic, even the album tracks. 12. Meat Loaf, "Bat Out Of Hell"
I'll be gone when the morning comes. Released: 1977 1977 was such an amazing year for music - essential albums and songs, and albums don't get as iconic as Never Mind the Bollocks, The Stranger, Rumours, or Bat Out of Hell. Grandiose is the best way to describe the title track from Meat Loaf's magnum opus. 11. The Clash, "White Riot"
A riot of my own. Released: 1977 You almost think it's going to be a Ramones song when it starts up, but the lyrics are pure Joe Strummer-Mick Jones social commentary.
10. Steve Miller Band, "Jet Airliner"
Don't carry me too far away. Released: 1977 I always feel like this could have been a Paul McCartney song in its innocent and wistful travelin' lyrics, but Miller gave it a classic rock edge that ensured it would be played for decades to come. 09. The Jam, "In The City"
Because the kids know where it's at. Released: 1977 A youth anthem from an influential and underrated alt-punk group.
08. The Andrea True Connection, "More, More, More"
How do you like your love? Released: 1976 Porn star turned one-hit wonder Andrea True released one of the most wrecklessly frivolously catchy disco anthems, dripping with 70s and the bridge drop at 2:19 is everything. 07. Alice Cooper, "You And Me"
I wanna take you to heaven, that would make my day complete. Released: 1977 It's no secret that I'm a big Alice Cooper fan so it's unsurprising that his foray into soft rock would hit home with me. But really, I think the fact that this came from him really drove home the "You and me ain't no movie stars, what we are is what we are" angle, as the song was meant to be an "I love you just the way you are" type of love song.
06. Richard Hell & The Voidoids, "Blank Generation"
The doctor grabbed my throat and yelled... Released: 1977 A landmark in punk rock, from someone who could and should have been way bigger than he was, based on both looks and musicianship. 05. Dolly Parton, "Here You Come Again"
Just when I'm about to get myself together... Released: 1977 The above link goes to her performance of the song on the Midnight Special, highlighting an era of true pop culture icon status for her, and cementing her status as someone who no one with a shred of decency could dislike. Here's the studio version too, though, because it's flawless from start to finish. 04. Ian Dury & The Blockheads, "Sweet Gene Vincent"
I miss the voice that called my heart. Released: 1977 An operatic, inspired love letter to a rock legend from a British music pioneer, hopping from tempo to tempo and infusing 50s and 60s inflections as a tribute to Vincent's short life and career. 03. Billy Joel, "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)"
And he's trading in his Chevy for a Cadilac... Released: 1977 A decidedly New York character study, painting a rich picture of life as a young guy who just wants to get out. 02. Odyssey, "Native New Yorker"
You're no tramp, but you're no lady. Released: 1977 Speaking of NYC, this is another hit that embraced the city, and it does it in such a cheesy, committed way that makes you smile uncontrollably.
01. Stevie Wonder, "As" Just as hate knows love's the cure... Released: 1977 From Songs in the Key of Life, this is Stevie Wonder's comforting anthem of assurance and unconditional love. Just like Stevie Wonder's discography, it's something we all truly need in our lives.
Always...
Always...
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Post by popstop on Mar 30, 2015 6:52:45 GMT -5
More, More, More - haha! That song cracks me up - she is so breathy! Blue Bayou is great. but my best 70s karaoke moments are with You're No Good.
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Post by Sean on Mar 30, 2015 8:20:12 GMT -5
"Here You Come Again" <3 <3 <3
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Post by jerz on Apr 2, 2015 3:23:13 GMT -5
Some of my favorite songs (1976 to 1977) from this list:
1976: New Kid In Town Lido Shuffle Couldn't Get It Right I'd Really Love To See You Tonight You Sexy Thing Rich Girl
1977: Blue Bayou I Want You To Want Me More, More, More Native New Yorker As
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Post by Landmarx on Apr 2, 2015 23:42:27 GMT -5
197815. Nicolette Larson, "Lotta Love" My heart needs protection and so do I.Released: 1978 A Neil Young track, spiced up with some great sax and flute solos. 14. Nick Lowe, "So It Goes" Security's so tight tonight, and they're ready for a tussle.Released: 1976 One of my favorite tracks off of his 1978 Jesus of Cool album. 13. The Rolling Stones, "Miss You" I've been sleepin' all alone.Released: 1978 The Stones' venture into dance and disco made great use of their blues influences and was nothing short of catchy-as-fuck. 12. Marvin Gaye, "Here, My Dear" So here it is, I hope you enjoy...Released: 1978 Fiercely personal and confessional, and almost sarcastic in its sunny demeanor. 11. Talking Heads, "Found A Job" Inventing situations, putting them on TV.Released: 1978 A tale of Bob and Judy, television and futility. 10. Rick James, "Mary Jane" She makes me feel alright.Released: 1978 Provocative, attention-grabbing funk song that's about exactly what you think it's about. 09. Warren Zevon, "Lawyers, Guns And Money" An innocent bystander...Released: 1978 A tale of espionage and risks from an unsung musical genius. 08. Kate Bush, "Them Heavy People" Everyone of us has a heaven inside.Released: 1978 An absolutely gorgeous religious enlightenment track that's both catchy and captivating. 07. Kansas, "Dust In The Wind" All my dreams pass before my eyes, a curiosity...Released: 1977 Such a perfect example of an introspective ballad that it's cliché at this point. 06. Electric Light Orchestra, "Mr. Blue Sky" There ain't a cloud in sight.Released: 1977 The first mention of ELO in both this project and the Essentials, as it's really hard to deny this song's optimism. 05. The Undertones, "Teenage Kicks" Wish she was mine, she looks so good.Released: 1978 A British punk classic that's terribly overlooked overseas. 04. Buzzcocks, "I Don't Mind" Something about you made me doubt you more.Released: 1978 The Buzzcocks' singles have a certain charm that sets them apart from many of their contemporaries, and this is one my favorites. 03. Joe Walsh, "Life's Been Good" I live in hotels, tear out the walls. I have accountants pay for it all.Released: 1978 A fantastically over-the-top statement on rock star excess and fame going to people's heads. 02. Dire Straits, "Sultans Of Swing" Check out Guitar George, he knows all the chords.Released: 1978 A matter-of-fact song about a fictional band playing for music's sake and for a living, without further aspirations. 01. Donna Summer, "Last Dance" I need you by me, beside me, to guide me.Released: 1978 The late Disco Queen's ode to ending the night the right way.
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Post by Landmarx on Apr 3, 2015 1:03:49 GMT -5
Obnoxious 20-song set for 1979 coming up in just a few.
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Post by Landmarx on Apr 3, 2015 2:12:10 GMT -5
197920. Patti Smith Group, "Frederick" As we journey from sun to sunReleased: 1979 From 1979's Wave, an ethereal yearning set to a pop-punk beat. 19. Led Zeppelin, "Fool In The Rain" And you said you would always be true.Released: 1979 Zeppelin make their way toward the 80s with one of their poppiest tracks. 18. Neil Young & Crazy Horse, "Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black)" And once you're gone, you can't come back.Released: 1979 A pioneering transition to modern grunge for the legendary rocker. 17. Stiff Little Fingers, "Alternative Ulster" They just want money, we can take it or leave it.Released: 1978 One of the greatest punk songs ever recorded - a generational anthem. 16. Squeeze, "Up The Junction" I worked eleven hours, and bought the girl some flowers.Released: 1979 My favorite Squeeze track, a fantastic pop song about life, love, joy and sacrifice. 15. Van Morrison, "Bright Side Of The Road" Into this life we're born, sometimes we don't know why.Released: 1979 A purely bright and energetic love song guaranteed to help lift one's spirits. 14. Earth, Wind & Fire, "After The Love Has Gone" Something happened along the way...Released: 1979 One of EWF's most iconic tracks, representing their softer side. How could you lead me on? 13. Michael Jackson, "Rock With You" Relax your mind...Released: 1979 It speaks for itself, pretty much. It's rightfully one of his best remembered hits. 12. Bauhaus, "Bela Lugosi's Dead" The virginal brides file past his tomb.Released: 1979 A groundbreaking gothic track that's perfectly suitable for your Halloween party or your trip to Hot Topic. But what a fun trip to Hot Topic it will be with this playing on the stereo! 11. Joe Jackson, "It's Different For Girls" Don't we all want the same thing?Released: 1979 The offbeat singer-songwriter bridged the Tom Waits/Nick Lowe crowd with new wave sensibilities and even scored some radio hits such as "Is She Really Going Out With Him" and "Steppin' Out." This is my favorite single of his. 10. The Clash, "The Guns Of Brixton" You can crush us, you can bruise us...Released: 1979 A defiant, reggae-tinged protest song and a highlight of London Calling, an album that's definitely not short on great tracks. 09. Marianne Faithfull, "The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan" She could clean the house for hours, or rearrange the flowers.Released: 1979 A Shel Siverstein-penned story song of a housewife driven mad by the daily grind. Marianne Faithfull brought incredible life to the story. 08. XTC, "Making Plans For Nigel" We only want what's best for him.Released: 1979 A stellar single from the always thought provoking band, oddly morbid in their delivery's lack of compassion for the title character. 07. Leonard Cohen, "The Gypsy's Wife" She says my body is the light...Released: 1979 It's hard to pick a highlight from his Recent Songs album, but this would be my ultimate choice. The folk instrumentation and perfectly-placed chorus back up the story so well that you feel like you're watching a movie. 06. Joy Division, "Transmission" Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio.Released: 1979 Simplistic but so effective. 05. Art Garfunkel, "Bright Eyes" Is it a kind of dream?Released: 1979 Rightfully considered a classic in the UK, it served as the theme to the groundbreaking animated film Watership Down, and is thus forever tied to the idea of finding beauty in the circle of life. 04. Pink Floyd, "Run Like Hell" Your empty smile and your hungry heart...Released: 1979 Situated around The Wall's climax, it's Springsteen-esque in the instrumentation, but the lyrics are purely Pink Floyd. 03. Rickie Lee Jones, "Chuck E.'s In Love" What could make a boy behave this way?Released: 1979 A funk-influenced pop hit from one the most intriguing female singer-songwriters of the 70s. 02. Bob Dylan, "Gotta Serve Somebody" You might be a socialite with a long string of pearls...Released: 1979 Dylan's foray into religious inspiration brought about differing opinions among fans and critics, but his way with words has never failed him. 01. Commodores, "Sail On" I know it's a shame, but I'm giving you back your name.Released: 1979 Lionel Richie made this particular breakup sound like the best thing for all involved with some choice words and sweeping steel guitar.
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Post by popstop on Apr 3, 2015 11:22:19 GMT -5
Wow, pretty sure I've only heard two of those songs - Rock With You, and Bela Lugosi's Dead (because of my seasonal music obsession - it's on the annual playlist.) That song is crazy long - like 7 or 8 minutes I think, and so I tend to zone out when I'm driving and it comes on. Almost as if I were a dead zombie Bela Lugosi! Creepy.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Apr 4, 2015 12:27:36 GMT -5
"Tell Me Something Good" "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" "You Sexy Thing" "I Don't Want To Know" "As" "Mary Jane" "Sultans Of Swing" "Last Dance" "Rock With You"
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Post by WotUNeed on Apr 4, 2015 15:33:47 GMT -5
1957 "Yesterdays" - Chet Atkins's skill indeed cannot be understated. I hadn't heard this selection before, I don't believe, but it is, as expected, great. "Oh Lonesome Me" - Country classic indeed. "I'm Walkin'" - Haha, awesome description. But the man is a musical hero for sure. Great song. Possibly gets a bit overshadowed by the Ricky Nelson cover, but I'm glad this is the version you spotlighted. "My Special Angel" - Not a favorite song of mine in either version, but agreed that it's a memorable one from '57. "All Shook Up" - Another Presley classic. I agree with your assessment. Glad to see this here. "A White Sport Coat" - Another great selection. I vaguely remember reading something about Robbins having been pissed that Columbia had Guy Mitchell cut a pop version of "Singing the Blues" and basically tanked his chances of crossing over with that song, but I could be making that up. True or not, it is kind of interesting that, with his next single, Robbins started getting more a pop push. "You Send Me" - Ahhhh such a smooth, smooth song. Rightfully one of Sam Cooke's songs that seems like it will live forever. Incredibly strong for a #3; let's see what topped this, then. "Bye Bye Love" - Yet again, when I think it'd take a monster to show up the previous selection, you deliver a monster. Those Everly harmonies, man. They can't be beat. Well chosen. "Stood Up" - Of course it's Ricky Nelson you put ahead of the previous two. Not sure I could've made that ranking choice with this song, but, eh, I understand the power of lust. Kidding aside, excellent song from one of the original teenage idols of rock.
1958 "This Little Girl of Mine" - Yay more Everlys! Another great one, and a good early demonstration of their versatility as artists. Not just anyone could tackle this song in this style and make it sound awesome. "It's All in the Game" - Yep, what you said. It has those nicely written yet simple, incredibly relatable lyrics that make it hard for it not to resonate to some degree with any listener... I can't tell if that sentence is coherent but whatever. "Stupid Cupid" - Yay Connie Francis! Forever absent from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but always present in my heart. Lightweight material, but, as you said, very much of the period and its writer. Fun song. "Fever" - Recorded by just about everyone throughout the years, but hard to make a case against this being the definitive rendition. "I'll Wait for You" - Familiar with this by title, but I'm thinking I hadn't heard it before. Avalon's catalogue is one I've not explored in any depth; just know a few songs. This one is quite nice, though, isn't it? "Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay" - Another early rock classic. Agreed with you re: snapshot comment. Glad this is here. "My Baby Just Cares for Me" - I love Nina Simone so much. One of the best vocalists ever, she is. Yet another incredibly strong #3 selection. This woman could sing just about anything and put so much fucking emotion into it. Like, this song is usually just fun and jaunty, but in Simone's hands, it has such heart. "Tom Dooley" - Important is a good way to describe it. I like to think that, if I were growing up at this time, I would be smart enough to appreciate the big folk acts, including the Kingston Trio, but knowing me, I'd end up getting hung up on, like, Fabian and Tab Hunter and the likes, haha. "Cannonball" - Ooh, Duane Eddy at #1 for the year, eh? Didn't see this coming, but I can appreciate it. This particular selection doesn't sound familiar, though admittedly, my instrumental retention isn't always the best. Still, this definitely captures the essence of Eddy nicely: the twangy guitar, jaunty melody, and even the whooping.
Enjoying this so much. Have been very much in a '50s/'60s kinda mood since starting to read through this project, and it's been such satisfactory listening. Thanks for helping to break me out of my rut. Hoping to continue later today as a reward for getting something productive done... or as a break when I inevitably have an attention span failure while trying to do something productive.
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Post by WotUNeed on Apr 4, 2015 18:45:04 GMT -5
Right-o, let's see what else we've got here!
1959 "Somethin' Else" - Rockabilly classic. Love it. Well chosen. An influential track, as well, it seems, given that it seems to be a favorite of many to perform live. "Lonely Woman" - Ah, back to jazz we come, eh? Completely unfamiliar with this. It's rather lovely. "Among My Souvenirs" - I agree that the orchestration is great on this. Happy to see more Connie Francis representation! "Flamenco Sketches" - Ah, more Miles Davis then. Another first time listen for me. Not even sure how to react; to take a selection from a legendary album Kind of Blue and comment that it's good or interesting seems nigh better than not commenting at all. Suffice it to say that I am glad to have heard this. "He'll Have to Go" - Back to familiar territory. One of the early examples of a song and its answer song ("He'll Have to Stay") both finding big chart success. Can't say I know more than a few songs from the Jim Reeves discography, but I've always found it interesting how well his stuff charted in the UK. "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" - While I know of Charles Mingus, I know none of his music, so this will be interesting. Similar to the Davis track, I have no knowledge base to add anything remotely insightful, but I am glad to have heard this. Wonderful track. "Sleep Walk" - Agreed re: this being one of the most memorable instrumental hits ever. It's got a distinct sound to it; a few notes is all it takes to recognize it. Very nice pick. "Pick Up Sticks" - Man, I'm learning a lot from '59! I'm digging this one too. "Kansas City" - A huge hit from a guy who likely deserves a tad more mainstream recognition than he gets. Perhaps a case where the song is better remembered than its performer. But yeah, great tune that merits its spot here. "Love Potion Number Nine" - Interesting to see such passion for this one. I like it okay, but I think I've been dulled to its due to overplay (mainly of the version by The Searchers, although I do love many a Searchers song too). But yeah, good tune, and nice way to cap off the decade.
Eh, what the heck, one more set! I wanna see how the '60s get introduced!
1960 "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey" - Well put re: Darin's vocal versatility. If I recall correctly, he was also a competent pianist. But yes, own this selection he did. Personality for days here. Excellent. "Let's Have a Party" - Wanda Jackson is just too cool. Love her voice too. An awesome hit here; quite happy to see it included. "Spanish Harlem" - Man, this year is off to an awesome start. Three great, great songs. "Spanish Harlem" and "Don't Play That Song" are a pair of King hits I could hear over and over again without tiring of them. On this one, everything is perfect. It's not just his vocals, as he also has some awesome instrumentation here and a great instrumental break too, but damned if he doesn't soar on the vocal performance. The way he can just spit out those lines... damn. I love this song. "Wings of a Dove" - Haha, this song. I don't know why, but I have trouble taking it too seriously. I agree that it's delivered in earnest, but the only way I can describe the overall effect is... goofy. That's not to say I dislike this song; it just amuses me in unintended ways. "Poetry in Motion" - Whatever happened to Tillotson? He blew up early in the decade and then seemed to drop off the face of earth by the end of it. Anyway, this song is well crafted pop. I like it. Good choice. "Harbor Lights" - The Platters are yet another major group whose work I only know a bit of. I'll grant you that they do, indeed, exude class. This song is pleasant, but for whatever reason, it doesn't quite connect with me the way many others of its type do. A worthy selection, though. "Today I Sing the Blues" - Ah, now this song I love. One of many amazing songs she'd end up releasing, of course, but still holds its own in her high caliber catalogue. Great, great choice to round out the '60 list.
And here I shall pause, but hey, now I'm only, like, two decades behind! I guess that's progress.
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Post by Landmarx on Apr 5, 2015 23:20:25 GMT -5
198013. Pete Townshend, "Let My Love Open The Door" It's all I'm livin' for.Released: 1980 Used so often in movies and trailers that it's easy to forget what a great song it is. 12. Roxy Music, "Same Old Scene" When I turn the corner, I can't believe...Released: 1980 An underrated single withing Roxy Music's catalog, and one of my favorites among their 80s output. 11. George Benson, "Give Me The Night" Cause there's music in the air and lots of lovin' everywhere.Released: 1980 George Benson had a fun run waving the banner for jazz in the early 80s. This track is irresistible. 10. The Psychedelic Furs, "Sister Europe" The radio plays out of tune, so silently.Released: 1980 Early Psychedelic Furs, dark and exceptionally moody. 09. Tom Waits, "Jersey Girl" Everything's alright.Released: 1980 Tom Waits had such an amazing knack for writing great love songs, and when he performed them himself, they seemed all the more honest and truthful. 08. Paul Simon, "Late In The Evening" Next thing I remember...Released: 1980 A fantastic hit for Simon from the film One-Trick Pony, featuring his signature stream of consciousness lyrics style he would further capitalize on later with the Graceland album. 07. Pat Benatar, "Heartbreaker" You're the right kind of sinner to release my inner fantasy.Released: 1979 I saved this one for 1980 because I've always felt that people like Pat Benatar and John Mellencamp were at the forefront of the 70s-80s pop transition. This track is absolutely brilliant. 06. The Rolling Stones, "She's So Cold" I'm so hot for her and...Released: 1980 Amazingness of the song itself aside, thank God the Stones kept it rolling into the video age because Mick Jagger was at his most photogenic here. 05. Devo, "Freedom Of Choice" You got two ways to go...Released: 1980 Devo have lived a double life since the early 80s. They're a one-hit wonder to many, and a highly influential art-pop group to many more. They're so much more than "Whip It." 04. Genesis, "Misunderstanding" I waited in the rain for hours, but you were late.Released: 1980 Bridging their progressive rock beginnings and their ownership of the pop charts. 03. AC/DC, "Back In Black" Yes I'm let loose, from the noose.Released: 1980 I'm not a huge AC/DC fan, but it's hard to deny their true anthems. 02. Bruce Springsteen, "Hungry Heart" I took a wrong turn and I just kept goin'.Released: 1980 There's something about this that's really sexy. He sounds different on this track than others, and that's not to say he doesn't usually sound sexy, but that's what I come up with for this. Take or leave. 01. The B-52's, "Party Out Of Bounds" Can you salvage it in time?Released: 1980 This was The B-52's proclaiming that they are, in fact, the world's greatest party band, whether you're here for it or not. It's a thing of beauty.
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Post by popstop on Apr 5, 2015 23:33:19 GMT -5
OMG, the B-52s! I LOVE them - one of my all time favorites. I am so sad I missed my chance to see them in concert.
No Xanadu? :kii:
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Post by Landmarx on Apr 5, 2015 23:38:58 GMT -5
OMG, the B-52s! I LOVE them - one of my all time favorites. I am so sad I missed my chance to see them in concert. No Xanadu? :kii: That's funny, when I started grad school they came here for a concert and I blindly bought tickets instantly. Then I realized that the show was on a night when I had class so I had to sell the tix. Awful. Xanadu, tho. You a fan?
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Post by popstop on Apr 5, 2015 23:46:25 GMT -5
It's a guilty pleasure -blush- especially this remix. But I know it's not anthology-worthy. :) But let me tell you I am positive that I have the voice of an angel when I do my take on "Magic" in the car.
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Post by Sean on Apr 6, 2015 0:04:11 GMT -5
Yes, popstop! Xanadu is all kinds of perfect!
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Post by popstop on Apr 6, 2015 0:35:43 GMT -5
Srsly, I should make that Olivia gif my avi
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