Vince1159 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) Here's a couple more,i'm a big fan of them and Bryan Ferry... Edited April 1, 2022 by Vince1159 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) I've just finished reading Johnny Rogans biography of Ray Davies. I've mentioned this before that if you ever had read anyhing about how difficult Ray Davies was to work with - for instance, his brother Dave, the bass player Pete Quaife and drummer Mick Avory, then if you ever read the book (650 pages long) you are in for a jaw dropping read. No spoilers, let's say he probably is the most difficult man in "pop/rock" to work with. I was astounded at some of the events in the Kinks history. But Oh my word, such a brilliant songwriter. I've got a best of which I've listened to a couple of times while reading the book, and here's not quite the whole track listing, but honestly, outside of Abba, the Beatles, the Stones, Beach Boys and the Who (Oh come on, you knew I was going to include them!) the Kinks have had a staggering run of truly great songs; You really got me All day and all of the night Tired of Waiting for you Set me Free See my Friends Where have all the good times gone Dedicated follower of fashion Well respected man Sunny afternoon Dead end street Waterloo Sunset Autumn Almanac Days Victoria Lola Apeman Death of a clown (Dave Davies) Susannah's still alive (Dave Davies) David Watts (Covered by The Jam) I go to sleep Covered by the Pretenders) Stop your sobbing (Covered by the Pretenders) The Dave Davies songs were effectively Kinks songs, where Ray "allowed" Dave to release them as solo songs. There aren't many bands who can point to say 16 songs of the quality of those Kinks hit singles, and of of course the 3 album tracks I've noted were hits for the Jam and Pretenders. I've thouroughly enjoyed listening to these songs as I've read the book, and the songs are all on you tube somewhere for your delectation. Likely a bit of a Stevie Wonder session tommorow ! Edited April 1, 2022 by Whofan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Talking about Roxy Music, which I'm also partial to. This is one of my favourites. Can't get any cooler or sophisticated than this I think. Plus a three degrees of separation between the following clips that I only discovered last year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Whofan said: I've just finished reading Johnny Rogans biography of Ray Davies. I've mentioned this before that if you ever had read anyhing about how difficult Ray Davies was to work with - for instance, his brother Dave, the bass player Pete Quaife and drummer Mick Avory, then if you ever read the book (650 pages long) you are in for a jaw dropping read. No spoilers, let's say he probably is the most difficult man in "pop/rock" to work with. I was astounded at some of the events in the Kinks history. But Oh my word, such a brilliant songwriter. I've got a best of which I've listened to a couple of times while reading the book, and here's not quite the whole track listing, but honestly, outside of Abba, the Beatles, the Stones, Beach Boys and the Who (Oh come on, you knew I was going to include them!) the Kinks have had a staggering run of truly great songs; You really got me All day and all of the night Tired of Waiting for you Set me Free See my Friends Where have all the good times gone Dedicated follower of fashion Well respected man Sunny afternoon Dead end street Waterloo Sunset Autumn Almanac Days Victoria Lola Apeman Death of a clown (Dave Davies) Susannah's still alive (Dave Davies) David Watts (Covered by The Jam) I go to sleep Covered by the Pretenders) Stop your sobbing (Covered by the Pretenders) The Dave Davies songs were effectively Kinks songs, where Ray "allowed" Dave to release them as solo songs. There aren't many bands who can point to say 16 songs of the quality of those Kinks hit singles, and of of course the 3 album tracks I've noted were hits for the Jam and Pretenders. I've thouroughly enjoyed listening to these songs as I've read the book, and the songs are all on you tube somewhere for your delectation. Likely a bit of a Stevie Wonder session tommorow ! One of my favorite's by the kink’s. https://youtu.be/eEep67akIn4 Edited April 1, 2022 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Just been listening to some more Roxy Music which lead me to on to this via Andy Mackay as he was involved with this ex YMO member. I love all these little connections between artists, so Roxy's Phil Manzanera is in there somewhere as well as being produced by Roxy music's producer Steve Nye, who also produced Japan, there's a similarity with Japan as well I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 A cover of a cover of a cover! And a cover of a Yellow Magic Orchestra track. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 And some classic cheery original Yellow Magic orchestra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) Pure class Elvis and Fats Domino... Edited April 2, 2022 by Vince1159 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lightningboy2000 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Hope this works. Just a short clip made by Onuka, still living in a military imposed lockdown in their home village somewhere near Kyiv. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbcfTWglgdk/?utm_medium=copy_link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Rory Gallagher - Blueprint 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wez Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Bloc Party The Mysterines 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 @Ratch , quality mate, Rory Gallagher and Queen! Top choices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jackroadkill Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Had a dark few days, so Nick Cave is appropriate: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 @Vince1159 , coincidence or what - I'd just put TIna Turner's performance of Proud Mary on you tube on! CCR rock, as they say. I've had a bit of a Michael Jackson bash tonight on you tube, in no particular order played Remember the time Black or White Say say say Beat it Bad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 And now I've played I think this is the perfect pop song; incredible production- Phil Spector never did any better than this. Perfect performance - Tina Turner's power, performance and tone are simply wonderful. To thnk this record flopped in the states. Disgraceful, utterly disgraceful. At least it was a major hit in the UK, reaching number 3. And then I found this lovely, knowing pastiche of Addicted to love; and then there's this; 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Off to see the Rock band Ghost, Next week Glasgow Hydro 13 04 22, my first show in a long time really. Not first time I've seen them though, first was supporting Metallica 2019 London Twickenham and then I saw how good they were, then took the opportunity to go see them late in 2019 doing their own tour, it was awesome. And then 2 + years of covid happened as we all know and lock downs too, but we are seeing a sort of return to normality again now, not gonna get political about it, but yeah its good to be going out again and seeing live shows. Ghost on Wednesday ... good seats at Glasgow with a girlfriend, what could be better 👍 Not gonna post any vids of band just now, but I will from my live show once I return home Thursday, got a new concert cam for this show and future years shows, hope it all works out OK. What I will post is this short clip of James Hetfield from Metallica who has helped this band from the beginning, his thoughts on them are mine too, basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rob G Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Yesterday was for The Saints. So long, Chris Bailey. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 A Coliseum Complex Museum by The Besnard Lakes. The guitars at the end of this one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 A bit of Besnards. Nice.👍 I heard this on Radio 3 this morning and I hope some of you guitarists will appreciate it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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