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Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2005, 09:58:40 AM
Chicco stix batons for the b-day club!
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Alicat on October 26, 2005, 09:59:29 AM
The stream must be really far behind. Might miss most of set. Anticipate a meeting soon.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2005, 10:00:10 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
The stream must be really far behind.


Lou Reed live kicking it off.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 26, 2005, 10:00:41 AM
BOS #1, Lou Reed.  One of my all-time favorite albums.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Alicat on October 26, 2005, 10:00:46 AM
BOS1 TOTHC.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Alicat on October 26, 2005, 10:01:29 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
BOS #1, Lou Reed.  One of my all-time favorite albums.

LOVE your avater Rod. Makes me happy everytime I see it.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:04:57 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
BOS #1, Lou Reed.  One of my all-time favorite albums.


And one of Dave's all-time TOTHKatrinas.  Just watch me now!
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Davefish on October 26, 2005, 10:06:49 AM
I'll join the chorus praising the best version by far of Sweet Jane.  But I missed the cool intro - was it all there?

Buttttttt, Better of Set for "Oh, Atlanta"!
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2005, 10:09:34 AM
Quote from: "Davefish"
I'll join the chorus praising the best version by far of Sweet Jane.  But I missed the cool intro - was it all there?


oh yeah.  delicious.

Quote from: "Davefish"

Buttttttt, Better of Set for "Oh, Atlanta"!


totally agree.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Alicat on October 26, 2005, 10:13:09 AM
HM The Streak. Streaking was so cool. So were CB radios.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:14:42 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Streaking was so cool.


depending on where you were, it could be downright chilly.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:14:47 AM
I call redundancy on Dave playing both "Sweet Jane" and "Rebel Rebel" in the same set.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Davefish on October 26, 2005, 10:17:56 AM
Who's the "Easy Street" dude?  Sounds like Gary Moore, but he wasn't doing solo stuff then, wuzzee?
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:18:03 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
I call redundancy on Dave playing both "Sweet Jane" and "Rebel Rebel" in the same set.


LOL! My sentiments exactly.  

"Standing on the corner... your face is a mess"
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:19:36 AM
Quote from: "Davefish"
Who's the "Easy Street" dude?  Sounds like Gary Moore, but he wasn't doing solo stuff then, wuzzee?


I have no idea, but this has to be a breakout, and as such gets a BOS vote from me on principle.  Love the bass line.
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Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:21:39 AM
BOS2 to the Match Game wikka-chakka ponder-music.

We could use more game shows with political commentary.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:23:01 AM
Kool & the Gang commit some major hubris: singing about checking out their own show.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Alicat on October 26, 2005, 10:23:57 AM
VHM Match Game, Gene Rayburn.
Just found, http://www.matchgame.org/
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:25:43 AM
always a BOS for "H'wood Swingin'".  But that Match Game clip was priceless.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:26:17 AM
y'know, Dave doesn't play enough Dead...
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Alicat on October 26, 2005, 10:26:53 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
y'know, Dave doesn't play enough Dead...

LOL! mo betta
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:28:39 AM
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y'know, Dave doesn't play enough Dead...

LOL! mo betta


I remember Mo Betta -- he was a Jewish-Italian bookie...
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2005, 10:31:10 AM
"She's Gone" is one of my favorite tunes from the seventies, but who is this version by?

I need a drink and a quick decision...
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:31:50 AM
Who's this cover of "She's Gone"?  I know Tavares covered it for a minor hit, but this doesn't sound like their version.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:32:14 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
"She's Gone" is one of my favortie tunes formthe seventies,btu who is this version by?

I need a drink and a quick decision...


OMG it's the Tavares cover!  VERY nice.  Dave's dug deep for Soul 2 days in a row.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:32:33 AM
She's JINXED!  And I am thinking this is Tavares after all.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2005, 10:32:36 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Who's this cover of "She's Gone"?  I know Tavares covered it for a minor hit, but this doesn't sound like their version.


If you're stumped, too, then I don't feel so bad.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2005, 10:34:32 AM
BOS #4 for Stevie!

'Cuz if you really want to hear our views, you haven't done nuthing...

Oh ho ho dooo de whop
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:35:17 AM
Oooh, HM to Stevie, it's all about that kick drum going BOOOOUM--BOOOOUM--BOOOOUM--BOOOOUM

Anyone hear his new album, A Time 2 Love, yet?  I've heard excerpts and was underwhelmed.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:35:24 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Who's this cover of "She's Gone"?  I know Tavares covered it for a minor hit, but this doesn't sound like their version.


If you're stumped, too, then I don't feel so bad.


If it's not the Tavares version, I'm flummoxed.  They did several interesting covers back then... I believe they did Edgar Winter's "Free Ride" too.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:37:12 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Oooh, HM to Stevie, it's all about that kick drum going BOOOOUM--BOOOOUM--BOOOOUM--BOOOOUM

Anyone hear his new album, A Time 2 Love, yet?  I've heard excerpts and was underwhelmed.


ditto on the "underwhelmed".  got a bad review in EW, FWIW. They said it "sounds like the soundtrack to Stevie Wonder: The Movie."
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:37:14 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
BOS #4 for Stevie!

'Cuz if you really want to hear our views, you haven't done nuthing...

Oh ho ho dooo de whop


I'll reiterate my question from last week: Why are today's hit artists so afraid to call the administration on its bullshit?  Folks like John Mellencamp, Steve Earle, and Jonatha Brooke are doing their part, but they're hardly mainstream successes at this point in their careers.  We need more Kanyes, in spirit if not aesthetic!
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Alicat on October 26, 2005, 10:38:10 AM
BOS Stevie
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:39:14 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Who's this cover of "She's Gone"?  I know Tavares covered it for a minor hit, but this doesn't sound like their version.


If you're stumped, too, then I don't feel so bad.


If it's not the Tavares version, I'm flummoxed.  They did several interesting covers back then... I believe they did Edgar Winter's "Free Ride" too.


A couple years ago on VH1 I saw footage of them performing "Free Ride" on Midnight Special.  Inspired choreography, and indeed, wonderfully wiggy taste in covers.

But speaking of wiggy covers, WOS to the Loco-Motion.  Had they dropped the "Railroad" by this point?  Most pointless cover ever, and that's saying a lot.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:40:57 AM
Although it was overplayed on WCBS til the station's demise, I'll give an HM to the great percussion (thank you, KC) on "Rock Your Baby."
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:41:36 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
But speaking of wiggy covers, WOS to the Loco-Motion.  Had they dropped the "Railroad" by this point?  Most pointless cover ever, and that's saying a lot.


We were waiting for that, and you did not disappoint.

BOS # whatever to the not-late George McCrae.  (Poor guy was reported dead back in the '80s and it took years for him to set the record straight.)
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2005, 10:43:22 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
I'll reiterate my question from last week: Why are today's hit artists so afraid to call the administration on its bullshit?


I agree, but isn't that completely at odds with your quote?
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 26, 2005, 10:45:15 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Gazoo"
I'll reiterate my question from last week: Why are today's hit artists so afraid to call the administration on its bullshit?


I agree, but isn't that completely at odds with your quote?


I don't believe everything I quote.  I just thought that was a great line.  (It was spoken by Stephin Merritt, I believe.)
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2005, 11:08:24 AM
Anyone know what that TV theme was that Annalisa just played for the Bonus track quiz?
Title: the list
Post by: ggould on October 26, 2005, 03:03:36 PM
I miss you guys!

finally, a cut from the quintessential 1974 album, Mars Hotel!

[standing back, hoping to avoid the brickbats from the anti-deadheads!]

"Nothing left to do but  :)  :)  :) "

10/26/05 - Mid-week Wednesday!  Great tunes from...1974!!!

Lou Reed - Intro/Sweet Jane (Best of Set!!)
Little Feat - Oh Atlanta
David Bowie - Rebel Rebel
Edgar Winter - Easy Street
Kool & the Gang - Hollywood Swinging
Grateful Dead - U.S. Blues
Tavares - She's Gone
Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
Grand Funk - Locomotion
George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
BONUS TRACK:  David Essex - Rock On

 :)  :)  :)
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: urth on October 26, 2005, 05:12:33 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "Rod"
BOS #1, Lou Reed.  One of my all-time favorite albums.

LOVE your avater Rod. Makes me happy everytime I see it.


Funny you should say that, Alicat--I could say the same thing about yours.  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

Was dealing with vehicular ills this am but did manage to catch nearly all of the set--only missed the Edgar Winter and K&theG while I was on Muni. (Not bad going from Forest Hill to Montg'y St. and only missing two songs...) although I'd love to have heard Easy Street--haven't heard it in a good long while. But I'd have been more bummed to miss the She's Gone cover--I had no idea who it was either. Replay here I come.

Pretty fine set in general, even with the assorted usual suspect (Lou, Bowie, Stevie). Not nearly as bothersome in 74 as say, the '85 usual suspects.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 26, 2005, 05:21:30 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "Rod"
BOS #1, Lou Reed.  One of my all-time favorite albums.

LOVE your avater Rod. Makes me happy everytime I see it.


And now I LOVE yours!  Who is that?  Nice dress.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: urth on October 26, 2005, 05:56:22 PM
Quote from: "Rod"
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "Rod"
BOS #1, Lou Reed.  One of my all-time favorite albums.

LOVE your avater Rod. Makes me happy everytime I see it.


And now I LOVE yours!  Who is that?  Nice dress.


Jinx!!

It's Ann-Margret, I think.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Beej on October 27, 2005, 10:08:17 AM
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It's Ann-Margret, I think.

It's Nicolette Sheridan from "Desperate Housewives" I believe.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: mshray on October 27, 2005, 12:47:10 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
But speaking of wiggy covers, WOS to the Loco-Motion.  Had they dropped the "Railroad" by this point?  Most pointless cover ever, and that's saying a lot.


I can't disagree with the WOS vote, in fact I got this album by mistake from the Columbia House record club back in the day & after half a listen never touched it again.

But I am afraid I have to disagree with this being The Most Pointless Cover Ever.  Madonna's "American Pie" wins hands down and I DOUBLE DARE anyone to make a viable case for anything else.  

At least Grand Funk was in the all-too familiar position (c.f. Idol, Billy) of finding themselves past their prime & scratching out one more hit with a popular cover.  Madonna simply had no excuse.  Like DiMaggios' hitting streak, her achievement is unmatchable.

I know the Princess agrees with me.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: RGMike on October 27, 2005, 12:56:46 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Gazoo"
But speaking of wiggy covers, WOS to the Loco-Motion.  Had they dropped the "Railroad" by this point?  Most pointless cover ever, and that's saying a lot.


I can't disagree with the WOS vote, in fact I got this album by mistake from the Columbia House record club back in the day & after half a listen never touched it again.

But I am afraid I have to disagree with this being The Most Pointless Cover Ever.  Madonna's "American Pie" wins hands down and I DOUBLE DARE anyone to make a viable case for anything else.  

At least Grand Funk was in the all-too familiar position (c.f. Idol, Billy) of finding themselves past their prime & scratching out one more hit with a popular cover.  Madonna simply had no excuse.  Like DiMaggios' hitting streak, her achievement is unmatchable.

I know the Princess agrees with me.


And I agree too.  "Loco-Motion" is fluff, and as such anyone can remake it  (and has: see Kylie Minogue, for another Top Ten example). "Pie" was a song totally of its moment in time, specifically about its author's love of music.  To slash its lyrics to bits and slap a dance track over what was left ... just idiotic.
Title: Wednesday 10/26 it's 1974, at 9:57
Post by: Gazoo on October 27, 2005, 10:30:50 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
But I am afraid I have to disagree with this being The Most Pointless Cover Ever.  Madonna's "American Pie" wins hands down and I DOUBLE DARE anyone to make a viable case for anything else.


Perhaps indefensible, but I'll try:

I specifically recall sitting in a gay bar in Boston called Luxor (it now has a different name, and in fact may have changed names by this point), watching the video channel on the TVs for lack of conversation, and seeing Madge's video.  I felt, much as you did, that this was utterly pointless and un-fun.  But then I saw what seemed her ulterior motive: images of couples that defy traditional boundaries as she repeats -- "We started singing.  We started singing."

The video's essential to the experience, but there you have it: A reminder of music's role as social, vocal protest.

Maddie bears a good witness when she wants to.