I’ve been listening a lot lately to the last great era in pop music...the 1970’s. Where are you ever going to find wonderful times and fantastic music like this again? When the organist could play a ride of only a few notes on a Hammond and let it speak for itself! And a vocalist could sing a cover song and make it sound like you never heard that song before?

Then I think about what we’re subject to today!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16t3ZEIWGU4

........and the smiling faces. Nowadays stage performers look like they're in agony suffering from hemorrhoids!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRlkIunIU-c

Lucky

[This message has been edited by Lucky2Bhere (edited 07-19-2009).]

Lucky, that's OUR music and that's why we love it. My brother-in-law, still in his forties feels the same way about 80s music. My son went to a Kid Rock concert last night and commented that it was the best concert he has ever seen - he's been to many.

Luckily, my sons and daughter pretty much like my music, but I can't say the same in reverse. What does that say about me - about us? I taught school for 33 years and every class of 14 yr olds loved the rock of the 60s and 70s - so it must be special, or maybe it's just exposure and airplay. They hear it in their parents cars for over ten years until they can gain control of the dials.

I'm rambling and have no ending. I hope I made some sense. doh!

Tell you the truth, that type music does nothing for me, back then or now. I do like Cocker's You Are So Beautiful, but that's about it.

Sorry lucky, I think that is garbage, from a music point of view.I agree with Zuki.
But then I am from the old school, and I do not apologise for that, because I like music which has quality, not expediency.
Ray

...oops!

Lucky, believe it or not, I always enjoyed Joe and Leon is one of my all-time favorite pop writers. The Mad Dogs and Englishmen movie was GREAT!

Leon wrote A Song For You, Masquerade, Lady Blue and many others. Played with him in Lexington once in the early 90's as a sub for someone who couldn't make the gig and can tell you he's a GREAT player.

May not be what others like, but I do lots of
Leon Russell tunes, and Joe is one of the best of the English "import" acts from that period.

I LIKE IT!


Russ

G'day Captain,
That's the first time we have disagreed on anything, but life would be boring if we all agreed on everything.
Love the song, rendition not my cup of tea.
Yes, Cassp,"Garbage" might have been a bit strong.
Ray

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Ray The Saint

I've always liked Joe Cocker. Saw him in concert in the 70's in Cleveland.

One of my favorite things to watch every so often (I'm overdue) is John Balucci's Impression of JC... it's on "The Best Of JB". Makes me laugh out loud every time.

Glenn

Ahhhhh...but Zuki and Ray......I was reminiscing and NOT asking if anyone DIDN'T like it!

Fact is, whether you like it or not, one has to respect and admire talent, great musicianship, and stage presence....all done without modern day gimmicks and effects. The same as I do for some (though very few) of today's acts.

Russ...Leon, he's the man!!!!! Same for JC.

I was passing an outdoor concert tonight....semi-professional orchestra doing 50's and 60's and a lot of Beatles. No vocalist, but I stood there for an hour and listened to pure melody....particularly those Beatles songs.

No orchestra on Earth could play music done after those 70's!

Someone defined a great song as: if you can hum the tune after listening to it, then it's a "great song!"

Cassp...you don't have to "oops" for anyone. The music speaks for itself. I love this stuff...can't get enough of it. Particularly the Woodstock soundtrack.

Lucky

Ray, I have a feeling that this kind of difference of opinion is about as far apart as our two minds will ever get.

Really enjoy your contributions, and will always appreciate your kindness during my recent "mishap".


Thanks,


Russ