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Post by Al Truest on Jun 2, 2006 23:07:56 GMT
I was just playing some tunes in the car and it struck me that I often will listen to the same song over and over again. I sometimes get chills or even choked up by them. They are not necessary my favorites - although certainly pretty high on the list; but it seems that songs I may even like better aren't always ones I'll play repeatedly. 'Just some songs fit this category for me. Does anyone else feel this way? If so please share your list. We could all give them a spin and agree or not. Here are my 15:
End of the Innocence - Don Henley
The Way it Is - Bruce Hornsby
Wild Night - Van Morrison
Razor Boy - Steely Dan
Delius and Blow Away (together) - Kate Bush
Sunset - Kate Bush
Sexual Healing - Kate or Marvin
Steppin' Out - Joe Jackson
Year of the Cat - Al Stewart
Teen Town - Weather Report
Lifetime Piling Up- Talking Heads
Sympathy for the Devil and Under My Thumb -'Stones
Black Market - Weather Report
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Post by Xanadu on Jun 3, 2006 17:42:03 GMT
I was just playing some tunes in the car and it struck me that I often will listen to the same song over and over again. I sometimes get chills or even choked up by them. They are not necessary my favorites - although certainly pretty high on the list; but it seems that songs I may even like better aren't always ones I'll play repeatedly. 'Just some songs fit this category for me. Does anyone else feel this way? If so please share your list. We could all give them a spin and agree or not.
- I adore this album. One of my first CDs actually. I remember the images in the video each time I hear it. Although I love this song... the real killers for me are Heart Of The Matter and Last Worthless Evening. I can't remember a time that those haven't, at the very least, brough a lump to my throat.
Although I enjoyed this album when it was released, I was far younger then. I can appreciate an older perspective on relationships and longing now. And a sentimental and hopeful, but cynical malaise toward life.
Lifetime Piling Up- Talking Heads- Aside from the absolutely incredible bass by Tina Weymouth... the drive and lyrics are gripping. Cry, cry, cry... it's just you and I... and I can see my lifetime piling up, I can see it smashing into your's. It was not an accident at all, open your window up.... You know how much I love this song already. One of the best examples of a hidden gem in the Heads catalog. If you like this, you'd probably like their album Naked. Cool Water does it for me on that one. Excellent idea. And I'd love if some actually correspond on others' lists. I had to comment on these first, before I add some of mine later. Most of the time, they do wind up being a sort of favorite, but not one I intended. So far, the one I find myself listening to regularly on Aerial is Nocturn. I didn't expect it, but that just what happens when you go with the feeling. I'll post mine later.  |
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Post by Al Truest on Jun 3, 2006 23:13:45 GMT
I was just playing some tunes in the car and it struck me that I often will listen to the same song over and over again. I sometimes get chills or even choked up by them. They are not necessary my favorites - although certainly pretty high on the list; but it seems that songs I may even like better aren't always ones I'll play repeatedly. 'Just some songs fit this category for me. Does anyone else feel this way? If so please share your list. We could all give them a spin and agree or not.
- I adore this album. One of my first CDs actually. I remember the images in the video each time I hear it. Although I love this song... the real killers for me are Heart Of The Matter and Last Worthless Evening. I can't remember a time that those haven't, at the very least, brough a lump to my throat.
Although I enjoyed this album when it was released, I was far younger then. I can appreciate an older perspective on relationships and longing now. And a sentimental and hopeful, but cynical malaise toward life.
Lifetime Piling Up- Talking Heads- Aside from the absolutely incredible bass by Tina Weymouth... the drive and lyrics are gripping. Cry, cry, cry... it's just you and I... and I can see my lifetime piling up, I can see it smashing into your's. It was not an accident at all, open your window up.... You know how much I love this song already. One of the best examples of a hidden gem in the Heads catalog. If you like this, you'd probably like their album Naked. Cool Water does it for me on that one. Excellent idea. And I'd love if some actually correspond on others' lists. I had to comment on these first, before I add some of mine later. Most of the time, they do wind up being a sort of favorite, but not one I intended. So far, the one I find myself listening to regularly on Aerial is Nocturn. I didn't expect it, but that just what happens when you go with the feeling. I'll post mine later. 'Look forward to seeing and hearing your list. The parts you site in 'Piling Up' also hit me in the soft spot.  Oh, and the Don Henley numbers can jerk a tear out of me easily. You can get lost in the lyrics - especially the way he delivers them. His voice and phrasing are so unique. And that soulful Bruce Hornsby piano....GREAT! While we're waiting on your list here are a couple of links to videos on my list. Most people have heard all of the songs on my list except these two. These were recorded in '77 and 78 (when Kate was 18/19)...not that she's in them, but listen and watch the drummer (Peter Erskine), especially on "Black Market." Twenty-five plus years later he will lay down most of the 'jazz' tracks on drums for her on Aerial. This rhythm section from "Weather Report', I think, made them the best live band EVER. Along with Erskine is arguably the best bassist to ever live, Jaco Pastorius. Joining is founder and Synth pioneer Joe Zawinul. Wayne Shorter is on Sax. (and Manuel Badia -?- on congas....check out his cheesy hat ;D) ; Watch the "Teen Town" video by clicking HERE Watch the "Black Market" video by clicking HERE |
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Post by Kevin2 on Jun 4, 2006 18:12:52 GMT
I was just playing some tunes in the car and it struck me that I often will listen to the same song over and over again. I sometimes get chills or even choked up by them. They are not necessary my favorites - although certainly pretty high on the list; but it seems that songs I may even like better aren't always ones I'll play repeatedly. 'Just some songs fit this category for me. Does anyone else feel this way? If so please share your list. We could all give them a spin and agree or not. Here are my 15: End of the Innocence - Don Henley
The Way it Is - Bruce Hornsby
Wild Night - Van Morrison
Razor Boy - Steely Dan
Delius and Blow Away (together) - Kate Bush
Sunset - Kate Bush
Sexual Healing - Kate or Marvin
Steppin' Out - Joe Jackson
Year of the Cat - Al Stewart
Teen Town - Weather Report
Lifetime Piling Up- Talking Heads
Sympathy for the Devil and Under My Thumb -'Stones
Black Market - Weather ReportWell, "repeatedly listen" is a tough measuring mark... I doubt i'd want to repeatedly listen to any of the songs you've listed - which isn't to say that I don't like them. I haven't heard the either the Talking Heads or the Steely Dan song - and I've heard plenty of both bands! Well, perhaps I've heard them but I certainly recall how they go. I can't recall how Sunset goes though I am sure that I've heard it once. Weather Report - I looked at Teen Town and while I like it I need vocals for any song that I'd listen to repeatedly; it's that that will be holding my attention. btw, the Black Market video was "unavailable" when I clicked on it a few minutes ago. hrm... Joe Jackson is possible. I think I'd choose a different song from Night and Day - Real Men. The rest... no, though it's not meant as a criticism of them. okay, here are mine: Mirah - The Light Regina Spektor - Carbon Monoxide Kate- Don't Push Your Foot on the Heartbrake Elliott Smith - Pictures of Me Schwabinggrad Ballett - Under Control Devendra Banhart - Poughkeepsie Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - The Mercy Seat Antony and the Johnsons - God With No Tear Roxy Music - Editions of You Nina Simone - Mississippi Goddam Nina Hagen - Giant Step Nina Hagen - He Shiva Shankara! Nina Nastasia - Roadkill The B-52's - Hero Worship |
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Post by Al Truest on Jun 4, 2006 20:46:49 GMT
Well, "repeatedly listen" is a tough measuring mark... I doubt i'd want to repeatedly listen to any of the songs you've listed - which isn't to say that I don't like them. Oh I agree. The criteria for this mark is highly personal I think. Go to Yahoo (search engine) and click 'Audio' There are samples there of these if you just type in the key words. I did that with the ones on your list that I didn't know. Sometimes I really like instrumental music - especially if it's jazz. Most of my 'Weather Report' favorites have none. In fact When Zawinul is on his 'vocorder' or there's a bunch of chanting, I'll usually skip it. Yeah, I could never get it to come up again either. I do appreciate you trying cause that is a lot of frickin trouble to post those links. I'm especially pleased when they get response. btw you can go to 'Youtube.com' and look the video up. Seeing Peter Erskine play is worth the effort. I think songs have, again, personal relevance as to when we first heard them and the associtive stimuli we link them with. Understood. I'd hazard to guess you're younger than me. Some of these are quite old. I'm hijacking your list. My comments follow each... Mirah - The Light..... couldn't find it Regina Spektor - Carbon Monoxide.....I prefer eithe 'Us' or 'Your Honor' The only part of CO that bothers me is the 'Waka-waka' It reminds me of Frank Oz's 'Fozzy Bear'  Kate- Don't Push Your Foot on the Heartbrake...check Elliott Smith - Pictures of Me....couldn't find it Schwabinggrad Ballett - Under Control...ditto Devendra Banhart - Poughkeepsie.....ditto Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - The Mercy Seat...good song Antony and the Johnsons - God With No Tear.....good, but not as much for me as you I'm sure Roxy Music - Editions of You....I liked this (was this the one thatr sounded a bit like B-52's? Nina Simone - Mississippi Goddam Nina Hagen - Giant Step Nina Hagen - He Shiva Shankara! Nina Nastasia - Roadkill......love all the Nina'a Sometimes Nina Simone is too melancholy for repeated playing for me. I can't listen to Billie Holliday, for example, without a cocktail. The B-52's - Hero Worship......check Most of the B-52 material worth hearing is upbeat. That is one of my main criteria for 'repeat status' It must make me feel good or touch my heart and soul. Anyone else? |
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Post by Kevin2 on Jun 5, 2006 0:16:38 GMT
Go to Yahoo (search engine) and click 'Audio' There are samples there of these if you just type in the key words. I did that with the ones on your list that I didn't know. I tried doing this just now and I couldn't get any of the audio samples to play. I need to check... something.  oh btw, I found Mirah's "The Light" there. hrm... I think though that considering how they're just samples her song called "Cold Cold Water" would be a better choice. The Light is really two songs in one and I doubt they'd play "both" on the sample. |
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Post by Adey on Jun 6, 2006 3:29:56 GMT
Hmm, got here late. End of the Innocence is stunning. No bad tracks and I love those already identified. My favourite though must be New York Minute. Back in my performing days, my musical partner & I must have done most of the material from this seminal album, but NYM was always the one for me. The arrangement took me for ever, but audiences seemed to ignore it..    I'll post a list here soon. |
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Post by W.HI.P on Jun 6, 2006 19:49:54 GMT
one song i keep hearing repeatedly is the cranberries put me down.
also the cocteau twins cherry coloured funk
and al, out of the ones you mention.
joe jackson's stepping out was the 2nd song i learnt on the piano so i've heard that one a million times repeatedly. ;- ]
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Post by Al Truest on Jun 13, 2006 21:33:32 GMT
Still waiting for lists from Adey and Zan :::taps foot::: - and anyone else that wants to share. |
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Post by Adey on Jun 14, 2006 12:05:08 GMT
Still waiting for lists from Adey and Zan :::taps foot::: - and anyone else that wants to share. |
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Post by Xanadu on Jun 14, 2006 18:33:57 GMT
Alright, since you reminded me... so, off the top of my head... + Always makes me feel good or - Gives me chills or tears at the heart depending on how I relate to it. +Common People - William Shatner
-That's Me Trying - William Shatner
+Last Train To London - E.L.O.
+So Am I - Alison Moyet
-Boats Against The Current - Eric Carmen
-Comin' Back To Me - Jefferson Airplane
-Dream Of The Archer - Heart
-Stay On These Roads - A-Ha
+Union City Blue - Blondie
-Never Be Mine - Kate Bush
+Ken - Kate Bush
-Nightingale - Julee Cruise
-The Drop - Peter Gabriel
-Storms - Stevie Nicks
+Give Me An Inch - Robert Palmer
-Aeroplane - Robert Palmer
-Didn't I - Lisa Stansfield
-Who Wants To Live Forever - Queen
+Lifetime Piling Up - Talking Heads
-Heart Of The Matter - Don Henley
-Separate Lives - Phil Collins
+King Of Pain - Sting
-Tired Of Sleeping - Suzanne Vega
+Acrobat - U2
+More Than You Know - Ann Margret or Rosemary Clooney
-The Man That Got Away - Judy Garland or Rosemary Clooney
-Give Him To Me - Maureen O'Hara
-Danny Boy - Maureen O'Hara
-September Song - Bryan Ferry
+Happy Heart - Andy Williams
-Les Feuilles Mortes - Yves Montand or Bing Crosby (The Autumn Leaves)
-You'll Never Know - Anne Shelton
-Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral - Bing Crosby
-Stardust - Bing Crosby
-Smile - Nat King Cole
-I Will Wait For You - Michel Legrand
-What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life - Michel Legrand
+Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Dean MartinThere have to be hundreds more... I do listen to music for about 12 hours a day, you know ;D These either always bring me up, or give me chills, or console me on a bad day. Some of the latter half are truly, IMHO, the consummate versions of these classics. There are some faves in the batch, but mainly songs I always come back to... but then don't they become your favorites? |
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Post by Kevin2 on Jun 14, 2006 19:48:27 GMT
+Union City Blue - Blondie
Oh yes, I could too!
Well, I say that despite not having heard it in years. I do however recall liking this song very much. The thing I most remember about it is the drums - I really like the Blondie drummer and his use of cymbals - a very shimmery effect.
He also used to have a nice hairdo!
I think I could also listen to Atomic repeatedly.
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Post by Adey on Jun 14, 2006 21:28:32 GMT
OK, in no particular order here we go:
(If there are lyrics, then you know I really, really love the song)
Diamonds & Rust - "I'll be damned, here comes your ghost again.."
Joan Baez performs this marvellous tribute to her memory of the Bob Dylan she fell in love in with.
Ghost of a Rose - Blackmore's Night. Richie's imaginative re-working of the Brahm's Cello Concerto main theme, with a sensitive and poignant vocal/lyric by Candice Night.
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You? - "in all your darkest hours, did you ever give it back?" Stevie Nicks's main reason for existing (IMHO) and her great love letter to Joe Walsh. It comes very close to the emotional final frontier explored in the next song:
A Coral Room - "put your hand over the side of the boat and what do you feel?" Merely magnificent, no-one gets better than this or is likely to. Kate Bush of course.
FM - "no static at all.." Steely Dan with the great lost 'Dan' track. Only to be found on the "FM" film soundtrack or SD compilation albums.
Stormbringer - "rainbow shaker on a stallion twister, bareback rider on the eye of the sky.." Deep Purple, and the title track of the album that bought down the curtain on Blackmore's original stint with the band. Short, punchy and bloody marvellous - rock was rarely better than this.
New York Minute - in these days, darkness falls early and people rush home to the ones they love. You'd better take a fools advice and take care of your own, because one day they're here - next day they're gone.." Brilliant track by Don Henley from "End of the Innocence". Arguably he was always better without the dilution of the much lesser talented Glen Frey.. discuss..
Inside Job - "they know the road by which you came, they know your Mother's maiden name, what you had for breakfast, what you've hidden in the matress.." Henley again with his tongue in cheek hymn to paranoia, conspiracy and blame. The title track to the much delayed (we're talking KB delay status here!) follow up album to "End of the Innocence".
- In truth, with the Don Henley tracks, I could have selected anything/everything off either album..
The Rain Song - "I cursed the gloom that fell upon us, but I know that I love you so" I was going to choose "Stairway" but what the hell.. Led Zep if you didn't already know.
Blow Away - "put out the light, then put out the light. Bolan and Moony are heading the show tonight.." Kate abuses Shakespeare in this haunting tribute to a fallen comrade. (Literally..)
Lionheart - "our thumping hearts hold the ravens in, keep the Tower from tumbling.." ooh, ooh, ooh - I don't care how corny Kate thinks this patriotic ode may be. Like only a few truly great artists, Kate apparently has an alarming and almost inexplicable disrespect for her earliest material..
Houdini - "with a kiss, I'd pass the key" & "not even eternity could hold Houdini.." Awesome - Kate is the greatest of the story tellers..
Got to get off the Kate Bush juggernaut, but consider also Symphony in Blue, Hello Earth, Never Be Mine, This Woman's Work, Running Up That Hill, Song of Solomon & Nocturn all of which I could write about for hours..
Windmills of Your Mind - "were you suddenly aware, that the autumn leaves were turning to the colour of her hair.." Such a great song that the artist is amost unimportant. But I'll mention Alison Moyet's treatment and Sting's cool jazzy version. My Fave though is Legrand's original.
Music of the Night - Lloyd Webber/Hart/Stilgoe. The big number from "Phantom".. My favourite artist performing this was Sarah Brightman, the wrong gender obviously but it still works..
And loads more of course - but that's what I'm offering today!
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Post by Kevin2 on Jun 14, 2006 23:24:34 GMT
Diamonds & Rust - "I'll be damned, here comes your ghost again.."
Joan Baez performs this marvellous tribute to her memory of the Bob Dylan she fell in love in with.
Judas Priest has a nice version of this song.
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Post by Al Truest on Jun 15, 2006 0:50:07 GMT
Alright, since you reminded me... so, off the top of my head... Thanks! 'Great answer.... I hijacked your list and narrowed down the ones I can listen to more than one spin at a time. Not that the others aren't good, necessarily 'cos some I'm unfamilar with - but on these I concur: +So Am I - Alison Moyet -Never Be Mine - Kate Bush +Ken - Kate Bush -The Drop - Peter Gabriel +Give Me An Inch - Robert Palmer -Who Wants To Live Forever - Queen +Lifetime Piling Up - Talking Heads - But of course!!! -Heart Of The Matter - Don Henley -Separate Lives - Phil Collins +King Of Pain - Sting - I've worn this one out. -Tired Of Sleeping - Suzanne Vega +Acrobat - U2 -Danny Boy - Maureen O'Hara -September Song - Bryan Ferry Yeah, I remember. That's why I wanted to see your list. I'm now down ro about six hours a day of listening. 'not by choice tho' The old or classics that I like are from Johnny Mathis, Mel Torme, Billie Holliday and Nina Simone (to name a few favorites) However, they comprise about 10% of my listening time. An equal amount is A- Exploring and B - Classical - Martha Augerich, Ravel Chopin (etc) It's great to see everyone's list. It's a peek into the personality I think. |
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Oh, and the Don Henley numbers can jerk a tear out of me easily. You can get lost in the lyrics - especially the way he delivers them. His voice and phrasing are so unique. And that soulful Bruce Hornsby piano....GREAT!
