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Title: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:01:35 AM
starting with Hold On Tight To Your Dream  (correct title?)
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:03:31 AM
Yep, correct you are, sir.

Reminds me of a yearly shopping package we had to do at CNET. HATED it.  I was kinda hoping for a Here Comes Summer set, but I guess this is a little less cliche. Let's see what AL does with it.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:03:34 AM
starting with Hold On Tight To Your Dream  (correct title?)

Yup. ELO en francais. Accochez-toi! (or something)
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:05:03 AM
looks like The Sound has the same idea: 

10:02 - My Father's Eyes  by  Eric Clapton 
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:05:07 AM
One of Dylan's Forever Young's, the slow one from Planet Waves.  

I imagine we'll be hearing the "wear sunscreen" thing
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:06:53 AM
and with Viagra, dads can stay Forever Hung.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Rastermon on June 19, 2009, 10:07:11 AM
Thank God this its not Rod Stewart Forever Young
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:07:38 AM
looks like The Sound has the same idea: 

10:02 - My Father's Eyes  by  Eric Clapton 


somebody better play Gladys' "Daddy Could Swear (ah Declare!)"
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:08:19 AM
Dylan's Forever Young. Was going to guess this to be a bustout, but I'd have been wrong. Two previous appearances, one in '74 and one in a Dylan's Birthday set from 2005.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:09:44 AM
John Lennon's Beautiful Boy
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:09:46 AM
looks like The Sound has the same idea: 

10:02 - My Father's Eyes  by  Eric Clapton 


somebody better play Gladys' "Daddy Could Swear (ah Declare!)"

However, I don't care if we hear Cat's In the Cradle or not. Cat Stevens Father and Son might be cool though.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:09:50 AM
Thank God this its not Rod Stewart Forever Young

 I like the Rod song, thought it was completely separate, but chk this out:

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart recorded a song titled "Forever Young", which was released as a single and included on his Out of Order album in 1988. The song was remarkably similar to the Bob Dylan song of the same title, sharing not only a similar melody but many of the same lyrics. Upon threat of a plagiarism suit, Stewart acknowledged that he had subconsciously plagiarized the older song, and agreed to share his royalties with Dylan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forever_Young_(Bob_Dylan_song)

Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:10:39 AM
BOS John, "Beautiful Boy"
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:11:06 AM
John Lennon's Beautiful Boy

I was about to say, "hey, good guess!" and then I remembered you've got a two-minute lead on all us streamers!  ;D
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:11:23 AM
will we get School's Out by Alice Cooper? for the grads?  

 both songs sof ar have been kind of wistful looks back at aging. Hold On To Your Dreams, Forever Young
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:12:10 AM
John Lennon's Beautiful Boy

I was about to say, "hey, good guess!" and then I remembered you've got a two-minute lead on all us streamers!  ;D

me, too.  I thought we were playing "guess the song" -- which is why I mentioned Alice Cooper.   
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:12:35 AM
looks like The Sound has the same idea: 

10:02 - My Father's Eyes  by  Eric Clapton 


somebody better play Gladys' "Daddy Could Swear (ah Declare!)"

However, I don't care if we hear Cat's In the Cradle or not. Cat Stevens Father and Son might be cool though.

apparently they played the Cat Man's "F&S" on the Morning Show this week.  Maybe AL will give us the Ugly Kid Joe remake of "CITC"
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:14:21 AM
will we get School's Out by Alice Cooper? for the grads?  

 both songs sof ar have been kind of wistful looks back at aging. Hold On To Your Dreams, Forever Young

I'd call "Hold on Tight" a look forward -- an entreaty to grads.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Gazoo on June 19, 2009, 10:14:41 AM
Thank God this its not Rod Stewart Forever Young

 I like the Rod song, thought it was completely separate, but chk this out:

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart recorded a song titled "Forever Young", which was released as a single and included on his Out of Order album in 1988. The song was remarkably similar to the Bob Dylan song of the same title, sharing not only a similar melody but many of the same lyrics. Upon threat of a plagiarism suit, Stewart acknowledged that he had subconsciously plagiarized the older song, and agreed to share his royalties with Dylan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forever_Young_(Bob_Dylan_song)



Interesting.  I thought Stewart had intended to cover Dylan with some new lyrics, thought it was an impressive rearrangement even if I wasn't nuts about the song in any of its incarnations.

Father's Day, btw, is a sore spot for me, so I'll mostly stay out of this set.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:15:19 AM
HM to Cliff Huxtable.

DirecTV repair guy just showed up. Hope I don't have to miss more than a song or so.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:16:09 AM
BOS2 Paul Simon's "Father & Daughter" -- pretty nice for a throwaway tune written for a cartoon.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:17:08 AM
well, it's getting kind of thick here for me, as I prepare for the wedding on Father's Day.  Today I have to wash the car, deliver some ice cream to the caterer, etc.  Cosby clip and corny Simon song are making me an easy mark right now.

I have my Father's Day blog reflection set to release on Sunday morning, so that's taken care of.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: mshray on June 19, 2009, 10:17:23 AM
I suppose my least favorite Paul Simon tune was inevitable, but here's hoping "Cat's In The Cradle" is not.

If we don't get Alice Cooper, then what was the point of making it "...& Grads"?
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Rastermon on June 19, 2009, 10:17:37 AM
I'd like to hear the Graduate - Plastics Plastics Plastics
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:17:44 AM
Thank God this its not Rod Stewart Forever Young

 I like the Rod song, thought it was completely separate, but chk this out:

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart recorded a song titled "Forever Young", which was released as a single and included on his Out of Order album in 1988. The song was remarkably similar to the Bob Dylan song of the same title, sharing not only a similar melody but many of the same lyrics. Upon threat of a plagiarism suit, Stewart acknowledged that he had subconsciously plagiarized the older song, and agreed to share his royalties with Dylan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forever_Young_(Bob_Dylan_song)



Interesting.  I thought Stewart had intended to cover Dylan with some new lyrics, thought it was an impressive rearrangement even if I wasn't nuts about the song in any of its incarnations.

Father's Day, btw, is a sore spot for me, so I'll mostly stay out of this set.

heh, I can relate..... maybe we can commiserate over some bewskis some day.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:19:14 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: mshray on June 19, 2009, 10:20:40 AM

Maybe AL will give us the Ugly Kid Joe remake of "CITC"

If she does it'll be good for a laugh, but I'll have to switch stations.  I knew those guys & they were a bunch of wankers.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:20:52 AM
I suppose my least favorite Paul Simon tune was inevitable, but here's hoping "Cat's In The Cradle" is not.

If we don't get Alice Cooper, then what was the point of making it "...& Grads"?
I don't think of School's Out as a grad song, as much as I like it.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:21:40 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!

indeed. WOS -- borderline creepy lyrics. That progression of fathers/daughters/lovers/mothers just bothers me.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:21:57 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!

I tuned away from this one, but this song -- iirc -- seemed crafted to reveal the "sensitive" side of Jon Meyer.  In other words, he was trying to get laid..  :)
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:22:42 AM
I suppose my least favorite Paul Simon tune was inevitable, but here's hoping "Cat's In The Cradle" is not.

If we don't get Alice Cooper, then what was the point of making it "...& Grads"?
I don't think of School's Out as a grad song, as much as I like it.

if she plays Pomp and Circumstance, I will give her a tip of my mortarboard
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: mshray on June 19, 2009, 10:22:56 AM
I suppose my least favorite Paul Simon tune was inevitable, but here's hoping "Cat's In The Cradle" is not.

If we don't get Alice Cooper, then what was the point of making it "...& Grads"?

I don't think of School's Out as a grad song, as much as I like it.

"School's out forever, school's out completely."  It sure was for me every time I graduated from somehting.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:23:13 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!

I tuned away from this one, but this song -- iirc -- seemed crafted to reveal the "sensitive" side of Jon Meyer.  In other words, he was trying to get laid..  :)
from what I gather, he doesn't have to try very hard!
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:24:32 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!

I tuned away from this one, but this song -- iirc -- seemed crafted to reveal the "sensitive" side of Jon Meyer.  In other words, he was trying to get laid..  :)

er, doesn't that describe half his catalog?

WOS2 (and sorry, Gaz) "CITC", Harry at his middlebrow-sentimentality-laden worst.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:25:25 AM
Jon Meyer made me tune into The Sound for a bit, and they just played Father And Son  by Cat Stevens, then they played  Paul Simon's "Father & Daughter".  
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Gazoo on June 19, 2009, 10:25:31 AM
"Cat's in the Cradle" used to actually make me cry as a kid.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:26:13 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!

I tuned away from this one, but this song -- iirc -- seemed crafted to reveal the "sensitive" side of Jon Meyer.  In other words, he was trying to get laid..  :)

er, doesn't that describe half his catalog?

WOS2 (and sorry, Gaz) "CITC", Harry at his middlebrow-sentimentality-laden worst.

Wha..?!  this is AM Gold!
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:26:51 AM
"Cat's in the Cradle" used to actually make me cry as a kid.

Mike, too.  But for the other reason.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Gazoo on June 19, 2009, 10:27:28 AM
The song I used to associate with last day of school, oddly enough, is Kenny Loggins' "Heaven Helps the Man (I'm Free)," from Footloose.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:29:01 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!

I tuned away from this one, but this song -- iirc -- seemed crafted to reveal the "sensitive" side of Jon Meyer.  In other words, he was trying to get laid..  :)

er, doesn't that describe half his catalog?

WOS2 (and sorry, Gaz) "CITC", Harry at his middlebrow-sentimentality-laden worst.

Wha..?!  this is AM Gold!

sorry, it's sap. And I was a huge Chapin fan. He knew how to step right up to the sappy line without crossing it, most of the time ("W.O.L.D", "Circle"). So of course when he went overboard he scored a #1 single.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: mshray on June 19, 2009, 10:30:06 AM

...Cat Stevens Father and Son might be cool though.

The player shows it in the On-Deck circle at the moment.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:30:56 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!

I tuned away from this one, but this song -- iirc -- seemed crafted to reveal the "sensitive" side of Jon Meyer.  In other words, he was trying to get laid..  :)

er, doesn't that describe half his catalog?

WOS2 (and sorry, Gaz) "CITC", Harry at his middlebrow-sentimentality-laden worst.

Wha..?!  this is AM Gold!

sorry, it's sap. And I was a huge Chapin fan. He knew how to step right up to the sappy line without crossing it, most of the time ("W.O.L.D", "Circle"). So of course when he went overboard he scored a #1 single.

a cliché is a cliché because it's so true
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:31:13 AM
Yo! Mister C!

(http://www2.b3ta.com/host/creative/391/1187896160/fonz.jpg)


(this is legal, b/c the Fonz was basically adopted my the Cunninghams...)
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:32:38 AM
The player says this is John Hiatt "Your Dad Did" which I've never heard
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:32:53 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!

I tuned away from this one, but this song -- iirc -- seemed crafted to reveal the "sensitive" side of Jon Meyer.  In other words, he was trying to get laid..  :)

er, doesn't that describe half his catalog?

WOS2 (and sorry, Gaz) "CITC", Harry at his middlebrow-sentimentality-laden worst.

Wha..?!  this is AM Gold!

sorry, it's sap. And I was a huge Chapin fan. He knew how to step right up to the sappy line without crossing it, most of the time ("W.O.L.D", "Circle"). So of course when he went overboard he scored a #1 single.

a cliché is a cliché because it's so true

<copy editor mode> I like the song myself, but there's a difference b/w a cliché and sappiness< />
;)

Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:34:24 AM
Even I'm not sappy enough for Jon Mayer!

I tuned away from this one, but this song -- iirc -- seemed crafted to reveal the "sensitive" side of Jon Meyer.  In other words, he was trying to get laid..  :)

er, doesn't that describe half his catalog?

WOS2 (and sorry, Gaz) "CITC", Harry at his middlebrow-sentimentality-laden worst.

Wha..?!  this is AM Gold!

sorry, it's sap. And I was a huge Chapin fan. He knew how to step right up to the sappy line without crossing it, most of the time ("W.O.L.D", "Circle"). So of course when he went overboard he scored a #1 single.

a cliché is a cliché because it's so true

<copy editor mode> I like the song myself, but there's a difference b/w a cliché and sappiness< />
;)


outside of scrabble, not much of a difference!
 ;)
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:34:48 AM
So John Mayer followed the Simon tune? And then John Hiatt, yes? I'd forgotten how funny he could be live.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:36:50 AM
So John Mayer followed the Simon tune? And then John Hiatt, yes? I'd forgotten how funny he could be live.
Harry Chapin before Hiatt
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:36:52 AM
I know this "Oh Daddy" is a fave, but I'd've preferred F.Mac's, or Madonna's "Oh Father".
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: mshray on June 19, 2009, 10:37:10 AM
BOS #1 to my son's namesake (sorta).
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Rastermon on June 19, 2009, 10:37:27 AM
BOS - Adrian Belew Oh Daddy
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:40:20 AM
Who called out for the "Wear sunscreen" schtick? You got it.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:40:22 AM
BOS3 Mr Luhrman. He makes godawful movies but this was a terrific recording.

"live in NYC for a while... but leave before you get too hard
live in Northern Calif for a while... but leave before you get too soft"

ETA: Luhrman produced (and gets the label credit) but the voice is that of Aussie voice actor Lee Perry.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:41:44 AM
Who called out for the "Wear sunscreen" schtick? You got it.
[takes bow]
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 10:41:57 AM
i just realized Geoff is marrying off his daughter on Father's Day -- how sweet!  congratulations on the convergence, Geoff.   :)
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:44:15 AM
i just realized Geoff is marrying off his daughter on Father's Day -- how sweet!  congratulations on the convergence, Geoff.   :)
thanks, which only intensifies the preponderance I have for excessive sappiness!
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 19, 2009, 10:45:38 AM
I love this Joey Ramone "Wonderful World"
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:46:17 AM
uber-BOS4 Joey's fantabulous cover of "What a Wonderful World". One of my play-it-at-my-funeral songs.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:46:52 AM
i just realized Geoff is marrying off his daughter on Father's Day -- how sweet!  congratulations on the convergence, Geoff.   :)

Indeed, hope you are able to revel in a special day for you and Martha, as well as your daughter and her soon-to-be husband.

BOS Joey Ramone It's A Wonderful World. Think this is the wrapup?
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:48:36 AM
OMG, have we dispensed with computer-game-guy saying "That was swell, wasn't it?" 
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Gazoo on June 19, 2009, 10:48:59 AM
i just realized Geoff is marrying off his daughter on Father's Day -- how sweet!  congratulations on the convergence, Geoff.   :)
thanks, which only intensifies the preponderance I have for excessive sappiness!

Congratulations to you all on the happy day!
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:49:08 AM
Sounds like Geoff wasn't the only one confronting their emotions during this set! Annalisa seems to be having problems holding back the waterworks, too.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 10:49:43 AM
OMG, have we dispensed with computer-game-guy saying "That was swell, wasn't it?" 

At least for today. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 10:52:18 AM
OMG, have we dispensed with computer-game-guy saying "That was swell, wasn't it?" 

At least for today. Fingers crossed.

3 weeks in and we've followed the exact same pattern each week:

1 '60s
1 '70s
1 '80s
1 '90s
1 "theme set"

I'm good with that if it means a '60s set every week.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 11:02:42 AM
OMG, have we dispensed with computer-game-guy saying "That was swell, wasn't it?" 

At least for today. Fingers crossed.

3 weeks in and we've followed the exact same pattern each week:

1 '60s
1 '70s
1 '80s
1 '90s
1 "theme set"

I'm good with that if it means a '60s set every week.

That's one of the things I wanted to ask AL about, if I get the chance.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: urth on June 19, 2009, 11:08:11 AM
Geoff, just noted your current choice of a sig line ("It's all a dream we dreamed, one afternoon long ago" from the Dead's Box of Rain). Nice choice, and very appropriate given the child/father dynamic of the song. I'm sure you know this, but for the rest of the assembled, Phil Lesh wrote it for his ailing dad, collaborating with Robert Hunter for the lyrics. I recall Hunter once saying that "the words came as fast as the pen would pull."
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2009, 11:20:11 AM
Bonus: the Cat Man. the sort of sentiment that's not over-the-line, but still quite moving..
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: Gazoo on June 19, 2009, 10:21:32 PM
BOS2 Paul Simon's "Father & Daughter" -- pretty nice for a throwaway tune written for a cartoon.

The opening riff's totally lifted from "I Knew You Were Waiting for Me," innit?
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: RGMike on June 20, 2009, 12:35:35 PM
BOS2 Paul Simon's "Father & Daughter" -- pretty nice for a throwaway tune written for a cartoon.

The opening riff's totally lifted from "I Knew You Were Waiting for Me," innit?

I'm not hearing it, but I'll YT both next week and play 'em back-to-back.
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: ggould on June 21, 2009, 09:27:32 PM
BOS2 Paul Simon's "Father & Daughter" -- pretty nice for a throwaway tune written for a cartoon.
Heard this again on the way down to HMB Saturday (replay) for a wedding rehearsal luncheon.  Wedding today was beautiful, and as is customary at a wedding, there is often an attempt to get the dad to cry during the father/daughter dance.  I knew this going in, but was helpless when the band played this song!  TANC indeed!
Title: Re: 19 June 2009: Dads and Grads
Post by: SFGuy on June 23, 2009, 02:01:11 AM
OMG, have we dispensed with computer-game-guy saying "That was swell, wasn't it?" 

At least for today. Fingers crossed.

3 weeks in and we've followed the exact same pattern each week:

1 '60s
1 '70s
1 '80s
1 '90s
1 "theme set"

I'm good with that if it means a '60s set every week.

I would like this because this would be something for everybody. I wouldn't listen to early 70's or 90's but this would be fair.