13-05-2018, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by longfellow
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Well whatever you decide mate this as been a hell of a thread to look in at and most enjoyable.
13-05-2018, 01:10 PM
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No.34: “Hunky Dory” by David Bowie (1971)There are more David Bowie albums than anybody else’s I believe on this thread, I think 23 though I can’t divulge that information as I’m sure some of you are trying to work out what may be remaining in here yet!
Hunky Dory was the product of something called the “Arnold Corns” sessions, which featured fledgling Spiders from Mars guitarist Mick Ronson, plus soon-to-be Yes keyboard player extraordinaire Rick Wakeman. The album wasn’t expected to be a success and it wasn’t until a year later when Ziggy Stardust’s ‘Starman’ enjoyed the first hit for Bowie since Space Oddity – but we’ll talk about that later in the thread (maybe).
It’s a superb album, like the previous year’s Man Who Sold The World and deserved to chart on initial release. Just look at the songs: ‘Changes’, ‘Oh You Pretty Things’, plus arguably Bowie’s finest ever song ‘Life On Mars?’ (released two years later also). Hunky Dory is a gem.
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13-05-2018, 01:19 PM
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No.33: “Meddle” by Pink Floyd (1971)Another of the “Big 5”, following the inclusion of Animals earlier today, Meddle was basically the first album by Pink Floyd that really formed their future sound. Atmospheric keyboard synths, that wonderfully majestic guitar from David Gilmour, Roger’s obtuse lyrics. It contained what would instantly become Pink Floyd classics in the opening instrumental ‘One Of These Days’ and the 23-minute side-long epic ‘Echoes’ which is a highlight of any Floyd set and one of the finest songs they ever recorded. The album was released around the same time as their infamous gig at Pompeii. Crap sleeve though.
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13-05-2018, 01:30 PM
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No.32: “Bat Out Of Hell” by Meat Loaf (1977)No introduction necessary on this one is there? Written by Jim Steinman, produced by Todd Rundgren and starring a 23-stone Meat Loaf on seven over-the-top, massive songs from a genre all by itself. The album was slated by critics, it wasn’t a hit for over a year, but by God, when it did take off it became one of the biggest selling albums in history. I’ve just got to post all the songs here in order of appearance, otherwise it wouldn’t do the album justice…
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13-05-2018, 03:58 PM
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No.31: “Born In The U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen (1984)On 4th July 1985 I was making my way to Kings Cross station in London. I was 20 and along with a girl I knew from work, I was going to see Bruce Springsteen at Wembley Stadium. Standing very near the front, it's still one of best concerts of my life. I have seen The Boss and his brilliant band a further couple of times since and he's always been just about the biggest and best live performer in the world.
Born In The U.S.A. was Springsteen's most overtly commercial and successful album, selling many millions of copies around the world. Seven singles were released and most hit the top ten and the record is typically Bruce, with that sound that only he and his band can make. The title track is one of the most misleading songs ever as many 'casual listeners' simply have no idea what the song is about - the ignorance of it all!
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Track listing:
1. "Born in the U.S.A."
2. "Cover Me"
3. "Darlington County"
4. "Working on the Highway"
5. "Downbound Train"
6. "I'm on Fire"
7. "No Surrender"
8. "Bobby Jean"
9. "I'm Goin' Down"
10. "Glory Days"
11. "Dancing in the Dark"
12. "My Hometown"
Personnel:
• Bruce Springsteen – lead vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar
• Roy Bittan – piano, synthesizer, background vocals
• Clarence Clemons – saxophone, percussion, background vocals
• Danny Federici – organ, glockenspiel, piano on "Born in the U.S.A."
• Garry Tallent – bass guitar, background vocals
• Steven Van Zandt – acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmony vocals
• Max Weinberg – drums, background vocals
That will do for today. Next of course, we will see the list hitting the Top 30.
13-05-2018, 04:04 PM
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Well I'm not finished just yet...I can’t believe I just found this on YouTube. This is the exact concert I was at July 4th 1985!
I’m so happy about that…let’s have ‘Glory Days’ from Paris on the same tour as a happy ending!
Fabulous stuff!!
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