Pete Posted April 12 Posted April 12 8 hours ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: They were one of those bands that got annoying later because they got overplayed and over-poppy, but holy crap their earlier stuff was magic. For me it was 'Life's Rich Pageant'. Just like you, I have always loved music! And I remember the first time hearing REM, and hearing Radio Free Europe- and I was blown away! was heavy into Metal and Punk, and I never heard any song like that. It’s an amazing song. REM is an outstanding band. And you are correct Murmur to Life’s Rich Pagent is prime REM. I dig 45 records. One my first purchases was Radio Free Europe. Every album REM album I found some interesting songs. this is a badass REM song from a newer album 1 Quote
Pete Posted April 12 Posted April 12 9 hours ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: They were one of those bands that got annoying later because they got overplayed and over-poppy, but holy crap their earlier stuff was magic. For me it was 'Life's Rich Pageant'. Quote
muppy Posted April 13 Posted April 13 this song came into my head today. It has a very witchey godless vibe to it.so as a Christian I will consider this a guilty pleasure. it's cool though. I've always liked it 2 Quote
Ralonzo Posted April 14 Posted April 14 (edited) On 4/12/2026 at 1:47 PM, Pete said: Do you know about the rift between James Brown and Joe Tex? That was Gangster *****. Stealing ladies, bragging about in song, gunfire, shittalking. Sly Stone’s crew and Larry Grahams peeps were at war, gangster style too If you didn't mention it I was gonna, the origin of diss tracks. Now Fleetwood Mac took that to the next level by having the target of the diss track singing backup while you're *****-talking them to the world... Stevie still swears this is all made up crap from Lindsey Edited April 14 by Ralonzo 1 1 1 Quote
muppy Posted April 14 Posted April 14 2 hours ago, Ralonzo said: If you didn't mention it I was gonna, the origin of diss tracks. Now Fleetwood Mac took that to the next level by having the target of the diss track singing backup while you're *****-talking them to the world... Stevie still swears this is all made up crap from Lindsey I do love me some live Fleetwood Mac. RIP Christine McVie 1 Quote
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted April 15 Posted April 15 On 4/13/2026 at 4:37 PM, muppy said: this song came into my head today. It has a very witchey godless vibe to it.so as a Christian I will consider this a guilty pleasure. it's cool though. I've always liked it Saw them maybe 6 months ago playing a benefit with/for the Oregon Symphony... because, apparently, excellence needs a benefit concert in this day and age... IIRC, this was the closing song- it was all really sweet. I mean, they were partnering with the symphony, and some of it worked really REALLY well, and other parts were never meant to mesh together so much- overall it was fantastic. At the end, and literally no one left as the concert closed - Zia McCabe, the keyboardist for The Dandy's, took her moment to address everyone there- she was so humanly awe-struck that they had had the opportunity to play with these musicians, in this environment, and in front of her family- it was one of the sweetest things I've ever seen. Sure, I'll be 'Godless' if that's what humanity in its best form looks like. 1 Quote
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted April 15 Posted April 15 Just a couple Dandy Warhols tidbits- I saw them when they were a blossoming band- and they were truly a blast live, and after they'd hit it big with that Rolling Stones knock-off me and sone friends caught them at a now-shuttered place place called Ohm. They'd just spent a full tour in Europe, and I'm assuming they had a grand ol' time- they were terrible live - and we left. But they've always been worth cheering for, IMHO, and I later got to tour their sound-stage/recording-environmen- hangout. I think they've done better than most in staying alive and real, if you will. 1 Quote
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted April 15 Posted April 15 (edited) 10 hours ago, dhg said: This may be the most complex Rock n Roll song ever- Edited April 15 by BringMetheHeadofLeonLett 1 2 Quote
dhg Posted April 15 Posted April 15 11 minutes ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: Reminds me of Dire Straits a little Quote
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted April 15 Posted April 15 3 minutes ago, dhg said: Reminds me of Dire Straits a little JJ Cale has a more 'Disney' vibe, but I can see it. ) One of the loveliest songs I've probably ever heard- 1 Quote
Pete Posted April 15 Posted April 15 3 hours ago, dhg said: Reminds me of Dire Straits a little If you listen to Mark Knofler, Clapton, John Mayer, etc- you are listening to JJ Cale. JJ is the Original Slow Hand. Many future guitarists borrowed and stole from JJ. I’m always impressed when someone knows JJ. I have a funny story I will post later regarding this post 4 hours ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: This may be the most complex Rock n Roll song ever- 1 1 Quote
dhg Posted April 16 Posted April 16 (edited) 15 hours ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: Thanks man. You have totally turned me on to his music From a friend... Cale has written a shitload of songs,ma y of which you'd know. As I recall, he was uneasy about performing live and did it rarely. Edited April 16 by dhg 1 Quote
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