HossC Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 This song was originally released in 1969: I've chosen to post the live version from 1973 because it's the one I have. I know it's over eight minutes long, but it's lost none of its power over the last 40 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HossC Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Some lovely nature scenes, clips of the band, and a trip through Los Angeles in a gorgeous '65 Ford Mustang - what more do you want?L.A. Woman - The Doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 - Randy NewmanThis song, especially the video, always makes me a little homesick. Of course, this song was made in the early 80's, when LA had a bit more to recommend itself. LOL. I'm from the South Bay, lived 3 miles from the beach. LOVED to cruise Pacific Coast Highway. *sigh*From the South Bay to the ValleyFrom the West Side to the East SideEverybody's very happy'Cause the sun is shining all the timeLooks like another perfect dayI love L.A.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 This song comes from the 1975 album 'Rhinestone Cowboy'.Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.) - Glen CampbellCountry boy, you got your feet in L.A.,But your mind's on Tennessee.I watched a great documentary on Glen a couple of weeks ago. It went from his time in "the Wrecking Crew" right up to the present day, and covered the good times and the bad (he's had plenty of both!).When I watched Garrett's selection of Dream Walkin' by Toby Keith last week, the top YouTube comment was "back when country was country!!!". If the commenter had that thought about a song from 1997, a song like this must blow their mind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Duke15 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'll add a classic for everyone. I had just watched the whole movie yesterday. I'm now in love with it. I also got to see my mom's favorite scene, the volleyball scene.I would tell everyone to go see it in Imax 3D. It looks amazing. The 13th's the last day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'll stick with the mid '80s. A rather large sample of this song was used in a 1993 hit for Utah Saints called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Duke Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 One of their best songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Another one from the '80s - this one's from 1983:Kissing with Confidence - Will PowersWill Powers was the stage name of photographer-turned-singer Lynn Goldsmith. She used a vocoder to do the spoken parts, but the uncredited lead vocalist was Carly Simon. Reading through the YouTube comments, it looks like Lynn actually replies to them.Should I admit on a public forum that I have the shaped picture disc of this song? It's shaped like a pair of lips - you don't get that with MP3s . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAnne Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo - Tracy Byrd Should I admit on a public forum that I have the shaped picture disc of this song? It's shaped like a pair of lips - you don't get that with MP3s .Think of all the stuff these youngsters nowadays are missing out on with MP3s and digital downloads. No groovy album art, no special labels, no special colored records. And no shaped picture disc that looks like a pair of lips. They are totally missing out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 It's not easy to cover a Beatles song and make it better ( appears on their album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band), but Joe Cocker managed it. To people of a certain age (OK, my age), this song will also be forever known as the theme from 'The Wonder Years', which is why I went for the studio version. Many versions of his performance at Woodstock are also available on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Of course, there's the Beatles' tune that could fit here or in One Word Songs. and I'll follow that up with... - The Beach Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Back in 1974 this song made it to #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Singles charts. Billy Swan also wrote hit songs for many country artists, including Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, and Mel Tillis, and he played bass guitar for Kris Kristofferson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAnne Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 This one could've gone in the One Word song title thread too. LOLHelpless - Glenn Miller and His OrchestraNot a big hit for Miller but a gem nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Seeing as "Help" became "Helpless", it's gonna have to go back to "Help" again . I'm surpised this hasn't come up before: Of course, there's the Beatles' tune that could fit here or in One Word Songs.This one could've gone in the One Word song title thread too. LOLThat's what it's there for . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAnne Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Why're you in so much hurry?Is it really worth the worry?Look around.Then slow down.What's it like inside the bubble?Does your head ever give you trouble?It's no sin.Trade it in.Hang on... Help Is on It's Way - Little River Band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 She told me to ... I know the is better known, but I have a soft spot for a bit of bluegrass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 - Elton John (of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 - Elton John (again)FYI, it has a long instrumental intro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Here's old "Slowhand" himself:Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 - Grand Funk Railroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ok, this is kind of a stretch, but going off the word "some"...-------- - Bonnie RaittI <3 this song so much. I luuuuurv it! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Oh, those less politcally correct times .Nice Legs Shame About Her Face - The MonksThe song was originally only intended as a demo, but made it to #19 in the UK charts in 1979. The title was borrowed when British comedy show 'Not The Nine O'Clock News' performed their parody of early '80s music: Look out for a young Rowan "Mr. Bean" Atkinson in one of his first TV shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAnne Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Nancy (With The Laughing Face) - Frank Sinatra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm being lazy. Working off of "the"... - Cage the Elephant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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