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Post by Bob Reyer on Feb 15, 2015 1:10:33 GMT -5
Ok...I am new to the forum...new to forums in general, but this one I had to chime in on. Here goes. 1. Social Distortion - Live At The Roxy....This is one of those albums that I latched on to during some dark times in my life. I know it sounds corny , but, it helped me a great deal. I believe we all have one of these. 2. Black Label Society - The Blessed Hellride. I met Zakk at an Ozzfest years ago. He spent some time..talking about life in general and had some funny stories to tell. I found him to be an honest, appreciative, genuine human being and I will never forget it. 3. Neil Young and Crazy Horse - Live Rust. Nuff Said! 4. Korn - Issues. Jonathan Davis is a genius. 5. Hatebreed - Supremacy. Another band I met at an Ozzfest years ago. I had my 16 year old son with me that year. Their lead man Jamie Josta had my kid hanging out at their booth for hours clowning around and looking at girls. They bonded for some reason. Jamie was a very positive influence on my son and he still talks about it to this day. The only thing they disagreed on was the preference of blondes vs brunettes ha. Mike, Seeing Neil Young in the midst of those heavier acts just goes to show how wide-spread his influence has become over the years! Great picks!
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Post by Bob Reyer on Feb 15, 2015 7:21:55 GMT -5
Your Old Uncle Bob is especially "Cranky" this morning, so...
...but here's something that speaks to the power of music to soothe one's soul...
My great thanks to good friend (and Talking Games co-host!) Jacqui Turner, who provided me the opportunity to meet and share an amazing and moving conversation with Billy Bragg on the title character of the above song.
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Post by repstones on Feb 16, 2015 16:33:22 GMT -5
In The Right Place - Dr John Top Priority - Rory Gallagher Nebraska - Springsteen 100% Colombian - FLC's Urban Blues - John Lee Hooker
Im not putting these in any order, as quite frankly, I couldn't choose which is no.1. Honourable mentions go to
Disraeli Gears - Cream Any of the album's Dexter Gordon put out in early 60's. Kristofferson - Kris Kristofferson Basically everything AC/DC Pronounced Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd - Lynyrd Skynyrd
I could go on...
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Post by Bob Reyer on Feb 16, 2015 21:16:45 GMT -5
In The Right Place - Dr John Top Priority - Rory Gallagher Nebraska - Springsteen 100% Colombian - FLC's Urban Blues - John Lee Hooker Im not putting these in any order, as quite frankly, I couldn't choose which is no.1. Honourable mentions go to Disraeli Gears - Cream Any of the album's Dexter Gordon put out in early 60's. Kristofferson - Kris Kristofferson Basically everything AC/DC Pronounced Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd - Lynyrd Skynyrd I could go on... PB, A list with many facets, and nic to see an album by The Night-tripper, Dr. John! I nearly had "Nebraska" in my Top 25, but went with "Tom Joad" instead, and I love those Blue Note LPs by Big Dex!!
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Post by Blencs on Feb 18, 2015 7:38:03 GMT -5
Lenny, I'm not sure about a Top 5...how about a Top 13, considering it's Halloween? 13. Monster Mash Bobby "Boris" Pickett12. Werewolves of London Warren Zevon11. Dark Lady Cher10. I Put a Spell on You Screamin' Jay Hawkins (although the Nina Simone version might be better, albeit less raucous!) 9. Symphonie Fantastique Berlioz 8. Twilight Zone Theme Marius Constant 7. Witchcraft Frank Sinatra 6. Night on Bald Mountain Mussorgsky 5. Superstition Stevie Wonder 4. Mean Green Mother from Outer Space Levi Stubbs 3. Dinner with Drac John Zacherle 2. Thriller Michael Jackson 1. Halloween Theme Bowling Green Philharmonic Orchestra aka John Carpenter & Dan WymanNice! So much love for the Little Shop Of Horrors Soundtrack. I actually get a little choked up listening to 'Skid Row (Downtown)'. Thanks again, Mr Bob! Feed me Seymour is one of the songs that made me want to be a singer!!! Levi Stubbs had a voice that just incredible.
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Post by Bob Reyer on Feb 18, 2015 7:54:57 GMT -5
Nice! So much love for the Little Shop Of Horrors Soundtrack. I actually get a little choked up listening to 'Skid Row (Downtown)'. Thanks again, Mr Bob! Feed me Seymour is one of the songs that made me want to be a singer!!! Levi Stubbs had a voice that just incredible. Craig, As folks have seen and heard, the Four Tops are my favorite musical group, and for me, Levi Stubbs has one of the most distinctive voices in popular music, and able to slide through so many styles and eras. Here's a video that someone did of their tune "Reach Out" that strips everything away but the vocals and James Jamerson's bass line that showcases Levi's voice:
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Post by lennyreid on Feb 18, 2015 8:16:02 GMT -5
Feed me Seymour is one of the songs that made me want to be a singer!!! Levi Stubbs had a voice that just incredible. Craig, As folks have seen and heard, the Four Tops are my favorite musical group, and for me, Levi Stubbs has one of the most distinctive voices in popular music, and able to slide through so many styles and eras. Here's a video that someone did of their tune "Reach Out" that strips everything away but the vocals and James Jamerson's bass line that showcases Levi's voice: Oh, Bob. You always know how to get a guy through a work day Blencs: Great inspiration. Similarly, Rick Moranis is inspiring as a vocalist in Little Shop Of Horrors. As a guy that wasn't gifted with a naturally rich voice, seeing how Moranis played off of the astounding Ellen Greene in the songs made me realise that there is much more nuance in singing than just vocal gymnastics. His harmonies with Greene (Suddenly Seymour) and Stubbs (Feed Me, Seymour) - before the dawn of autotune - are commendable. "The guy sure looks like plant food to meeeeee-eeeee-eeeee!"
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Post by Bob Reyer on Feb 18, 2015 12:51:36 GMT -5
Lenny,
It's always my pleasure to spread the gospel of the four gentlemen from the Motor City!
Did you ever acquire a copy of their "Still Water" CD?
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Post by ironfist4270 on Feb 18, 2015 22:27:26 GMT -5
Currently working my way through James Jamerson's book Standing in the Shadows of Motown. As a bass player much of what makes my instrument special comes from this music and specifically James Jamerson. I got excited when i saw this post and got inspiration to practice. This music is timeless. Bob is the man.
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Post by lennyreid on Feb 19, 2015 4:38:50 GMT -5
Lenny, It's always my pleasure to spread the gospel of the four gentlemen from the Motor City! Did you ever acquire a copy of their "Still Water" CD? Apologies for the late reply, Mr Bob, I hadn't realised you had replied. No, I didn't manage to hunt a copy down yet as it appears Still Waters Run Deep is pretty rare over here in its physical form. If I wasn't such a purist I'd just acquire a Digital copy. As you've reminded me, I'll see if I can - at the very least - listen to it as I work today on Spotify until the day I hold it in my hands. Very sweet of you to remember and give me a nudge! PS: After a quick look I see I can get hold of an 8-Track copy for a bargain on eBay right now hehe
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Post by Blencs on Feb 19, 2015 5:26:33 GMT -5
I'm currently taking a trip through the birth of soul with Sam Cooke and James brown. Sam Cooke is simply staggeringly good live which is illustrated in this recording. youtu.be/jkLZ_pVwU3kYou can listen to the full show on this podcast if it wets your appetite, I found it while looking for the gig on iTunes. itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/stranger-in-town/id265222583?mt=2&i=331032540As for James Brown, I've always seen him as a bit of a caricature of a soul singer rather than a bonafide monster of a performer. Like with Sam Cooke it's his incredible vocals coupled with complete control of both the band and his audience that just blows me away. youtu.be/t08ejaQqWjYMore up to date I'm loving a band called Vintage Trouble as they are heavily influence by the above but have a rocky-er RnB sound. Amazing vocals by the frontman Ty Taylor. He is my currant fav!!! youtu.be/Fam8cJw-IVg
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Post by lennyreid on Feb 19, 2015 5:28:35 GMT -5
Fantastic, Bob!
I'm on my second listen through. It isn't an album that outstays it's welcome. I have a new favourite in Elusive Butterfly, and there isn't a track that feels like filler. Thanks again.
I also found The Four Tops doing a gorgeous version of one of my favourite oldies after I fell down the rabbit hole.
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Post by Bob Reyer on Feb 19, 2015 7:02:34 GMT -5
Currently working my way through James Jamerson's book Standing in the Shadows of Motown. As a bass player much of what makes my instrument special comes from this music and specifically James Jamerson. I got excited when i saw this post and got inspiration to practice. This music is timeless. Bob is the man. Raul, I haunted my local musical instrument shop until they got me a copy of that when it came out...I even bought a Jamerson tee-shirt! As a teenager back in the Seventies, I began to hear the musicianship on those Motown records, and would listen "inside out" so to speak, just to hear what Jamerson was doing! I'm sure you have, but if you haven't already, check out the film version of "Standing in the Shadows of Motown", it's superb!
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Post by Bob Reyer on Feb 19, 2015 7:16:51 GMT -5
Fantastic, Bob! I'm on my second listen through. It isn't an album that outstays it's welcome. I have a new favourite in Elusive Butterfly, and there isn't a track that feels like filler. Thanks again. I also found The Four Tops doing a gorgeous version of one of my favourite oldies after I fell down the rabbit hole. Lenny, Best of luck on your hunt for "Still Waters Run Deep"! The track you posted came from the first LP they cut for Motown, "Breaking Through", which was not released for over thirty-five years! Berry Gordy wanted the Tops to record in their current jazzy style, but upon completing the recording, he found that the market for jazz had dropped off, so put the guys with his new songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, and one very late night in 1964, they combined to bring forth "Baby, I Need Your Loving" and the Four Tops hits began....but "Breaking Through" was shelved until a CD release in 1999. The tune you found shows their versatility, which is why Berry had them cut an album entitled "The Four Tops on Broadway" (including "On the Street Where You Live", also from "My Fair Lady"), that also featured the first recording of this song that became a standard. Although most are familiar with the hit version by Stevie Wonder, here's how this song was written to be delivered:
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Post by Bob Reyer on Feb 19, 2015 7:35:37 GMT -5
I'm currently taking a trip through the birth of soul with Sam Cooke and James brown. Sam Cooke is simply staggeringly good live which is illustrated in this recording. youtu.be/jkLZ_pVwU3kYou can listen to the full show on this podcast if it wets your appetite, I found it while looking for the gig on iTunes. itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/stranger-in-town/id265222583?mt=2&i=331032540As for James Brown, I've always seen him as a bit of a caricature of a soul singer rather than a bonafide monster of a performer. Like with Sam Cooke it's his incredible vocals coupled with complete control of both the band and his audience that just blows me away. youtu.be/t08ejaQqWjYMore up to date I'm loving a band called Vintage Trouble as they are heavily influence by the above but have a rocky-er RnB sound. Amazing vocals by the frontman Ty Taylor. He is my currant fav!!! youtu.be/Fam8cJw-IVgCraig, Sam Cooke and The Godfather of Soul are great stops to understanding the wonder of soul and R&B! In your journeys, don't forget to check in on Ray Charles, whose application of blues and jazz forms to gospel songs are at the very heart of what soul music would become! A sadly under-rated early soul performer is Jackie Wilson, whose Brunswick recording career was a bit spotty, but the highlights are majestic. He replaced Clyde McPhatter in The Dominoes, and then went on to a solo career, and his first monster hit was this tune, penned by Berry Gordy, Jr...and check out Jackie's moves, particularly from the 1:00 mark on! Although Jackie Wilson had a lot of hits, Brunswick really didn't know to provide him the proper framework to create the body of work he deserved to produce, but in the midst of the Motown era, songwriters Gary Jackson and Carl Smith brought this tune to Jackie, which sadly points to the direction his career might have gone, if, as has been said he tried, Berry Gordy could have gotten Jackie over to his label. (If the backing track has a familiar sound, that's the Funk Brothers moonlighting, perhaps the only time that Berry didn't mind his "sound" on someone else's record!) Here's "Higher and Higher":
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