26-03-2018, 09:12 PM
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Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums
Originally Posted by Floydy
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No.427: "Piledriver" by Status Quo (1973)
This is when Status Quo really hit their stride and competed with the likes of Deep Purple as a serious rock band (unfortunately 10 years later they would turn into Chas & Dave, but never mind). A classic album if ever there was one and my fave Quo release, this included the single 'Paper Plane', and a couple of great album tracks I'll play for you now: their superb version of The Doors' 'Roadhouse Blues' and 'Big Fat Mama':
Two brilliant Quo tracks - always loved them both and saw both Live.
26-03-2018, 09:14 PM
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Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums
Originally Posted by fender
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Yeah,Two brilliant Quo tracks - always loved them both and saw both Live.
I saw Quo once in 1984. End Of The Road tour.
26-03-2018, 09:18 PM
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Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums
No.426: "Songs Of Leonard Cohen" by Leonard Cohen (1967)
Debut album from 'Laughing Len' for bedsitters in the late 1960's everywhere. Deep, morose, depressing but in a remarkable enticing manner, Cohen was highly regarded for his craft however miserable he sounded. The track featured here is about one of his muses...
26-03-2018, 09:19 PM
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Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums
Originally Posted by Floydy
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Wow, I can't keep up with you bud. I thought I'd mixed up my Quo post for a minute there somehow, but it was your quote!I saw Quo once in 1984. End Of The Road tour.
We got there early, so were right at the front and as close to the band as you'd get.
The wife had never seen a famous band live before, so was kinda watching with a plain face and open mouth. Between one of the tracks, the bass guitarist looked at her and told her to cheer up and get rockin'......
26-03-2018, 09:20 PM
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Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums
Originally Posted by Bobby Àmericano
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I had never heard of this band until my English girlfriend told me about them many years ago. Wonder if they were primarily known in Britain?
They probably were, bud. They have that quintessential English vibe about them that perhaps never transpired too happily to American ears I dunno.
Bit like The Kinks, or Madness later on. All London bands, so it may have something to do with the accents. Perhaps you guys understand the Liverpool Scouse tones more...
26-03-2018, 09:22 PM
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Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums
Originally Posted by fender
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Last time I saw them was about 16 years ago in Portsmouth.We got there early, so were right at the front and as close to the band as you'd get.
The wife had never seen a famous band live before, so was kinda watching with a plain face and open mouth. Between one of the tracks, the bass guitarist looked at her and told her to cheer up and get rockin'......
One of THE great live bands ever I think, with a massive Quo Army following.
26-03-2018, 09:26 PM
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I had no idea this was coming up next, but talking of The Kinks...No.425: "The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society" by The Kinks (1968)
One of the Kinks' most popular albums, this came out recently as a 3CD box set with loads of extra stuff in it. For now though, here's a taster of the title song:
26-03-2018, 09:32 PM
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Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums
Originally Posted by Floydy
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Ho Bobby They probably were, bud. They have that quintessential English vibe about them that perhaps never transpired too happily to American ears I dunno.
Bit like The Kinks, or Madness later on. All London bands, so it may have something to do with the accents. Perhaps you guys understand the Liverpool Scouse tones more...
26-03-2018, 09:34 PM
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No.424: "Happy Families" by Blancmange (1982)
Remember this band? Neil Arthur and Steven Luscombe were a popular hit-making duo from the early 80's who specialised in highly danceable electronic music with a very humorous twist.
I saw the band last year supporting Heaven 17 in Hull and it's basically just Neil Arthur now with some backing singers, but what a droll, dry chap he is. A fantastic night out which was all the more entertaining when Heaven 17 came on stage.
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