16-03-2018, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Psmith
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You've given us a lot to cogitate over there Floydy.I like most of it.
Today's trivia :
Mama Cass and Keith Moon died in the same flat (but not at the same time)
Yeah, a real mixed bag to mull over I think.
Didn't know that piece of trivia, that's really bizarre isn't it? Wonder who lives there now?
Still a couple or three more to come before we wrap it up for tonight...
16-03-2018, 08:49 PM
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No.522: "Night Owl" by Gerry Rafferty (1979)
Wasn't 1979 a great year for music? The Police, Supertramp, Gary Numan, Ska, post-punk and the second solo offering from Gerry Rafferty.
Night owl was more of the same laid-back, mellow observations of life from the Glaswegian songwriter. This is the official video of the first single:
16-03-2018, 08:54 PM
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No.521: "The Crossing" by Big Country (1983)
Following the break-up of The Skids, guitarist Stuart Adamson (sadly now deceased) formed Big Country, a band who could only be from Scotland. Even the guitars sounded like bagpipes! A tremendous band live who hold the audience in the palm of their hand.
Second single was the first hit from the album, followed by 'In A Big Country' and the rather Springsteen-esque song 'Chance':
16-03-2018, 09:03 PM
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Last one for today, I've got a life somewhere to get on with. Thanks for looking in.No.519: "Laid" by James (1993)
Tim Booth's band of indie stalwarts with perhaps their best album. This is the glorious title song:
I'm trying my best to arrive at the half-way point by the end of the weekend, it will be close anyway.
16-03-2018, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Psmith
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I like Keane but didn't realize they were that popular.G.Thorogood just has to be played very loud.
Lots of good stuff there and lots more to come.
I saw him live supporting Jeff Lynne's ELO last year and he was very good. ELO were out of this world though. What a great gig!
Thorogood is brilliant isn't he? Loved to have seen him live but he hardly ever comes to the UK. Wasn't big here at all.
I'm gonna carry on with a couple more before I fall asleep. My body clock is right out of synch right now being off tonight, but I can't complain it's the weekend! Stand by....
16-03-2018, 11:23 PM
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No.518: The Book Of Souls" by Iron Maiden (2015)
One of the top three heavy metal bands in the world (the other two being AC/DC and Metallica), Iron Maiden have stood the test of time for nigh on 40 years now. Their most recent release is also one of their most thought-provoking and extravagantly-worded masterpieces.
Two tracks really stand out. The Red And The Black and Bruce Dickinson's 18-minute story of the R101 air ship, 'Empire Of The Clouds'.
16-03-2018, 11:31 PM
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No.517: "Time Out Of Mind" by Bob Dylan (1997)
We've had some of the works of Bob Dylan splattered around as we travel through this epitome and believe me, there are plenty more to come (mostly from the 60's of course). Time Out Of Mind is one of his better releases from a decade which saw him fall apart creatively somewhat.
This one is now notable for featuring the song 'Make You Feel My Love' which has been covered by folk such as Garth Brooks, Billy Joel and the horrendously overrated Adele. The other song I have for you here is the excellent 'Highlands' from one of his ever-erratic concert appearances:
16-03-2018, 11:41 PM
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No.516: "Theme For A Dream" by Agnes Strange (1972)
Nom, are you there mate? ...Because I have this very special offering for you. And Devo too, this could be your first overdue appearance in the thread. You don't know what you're missing lol!
I've been waiting for this one to come up. I know nothing at all about this trio apart from the fact that they play psychedelic wah-wah guitar like nobody else have ever done in overload on the title track of this amazing album. I discovered it about 10 years ago on a series of DVDs called 'Electric Soup' and I love it. The rest of the album is basic Deep Purple-style heavy rock, but it's the title song that does it for me. Play this song VERY LOUD INDEED!!
More tomorrow. Good night.
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