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Title: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: ggould on June 30, 2009, 10:00:37 AM
just wanted to get a post or two in before leaving for golf at Sharp Park.

Starting off with a Lawrence Welk clip, into Play That Funky Music White Boy

Annalisa keeps her mic open a lot!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:02:11 AM
And a one-a, and a two-a...

Take that, Lawrence!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: mshray on June 30, 2009, 10:05:20 AM
I am funkin' out in every way!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Gazoo on June 30, 2009, 10:07:09 AM
just wanted to get a post or two in before leaving for golf at Sharp Park.

Starting off with a Lawrence Welk clip, into Play That Funky Music White Boy

Annalisa keeps her mic open a lot!

Have a great time, Geoff!

For those who cheat and look at the player for the next song: a pleasant surprise awaits after the Doobs.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:07:30 AM
Hoping this is another set that starts lamely but picks up steam. (I've maxed out on "PTFMWB" and this Doobs track is kinda meh).
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 30, 2009, 10:07:43 AM
I am funkin' out in every way!

LOL -- excellent quote, Shray.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:08:02 AM
just wanted to get a post or two in before leaving for golf at Sharp Park.

Starting off with a Lawrence Welk clip, into Play That Funky Music White Boy

Annalisa keeps her mic open a lot!

Have a great time, Geoff!

For those who cheat and look at the player for the next song: a pleasant surprise awaits after the Doobs.

Must...not...peek...

ETA: The player actually listed the Flamin' Groovies?!? Wow, I'm shocked! BOS1 Shake Some Action.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: mshray on June 30, 2009, 10:08:23 AM
I can't get behind "It Keeps You Running" too much, but does this need a proxy of the princess?

btw, I just peeked at the Upcoming song in the player.  Can't wait.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:10:36 AM
BOS Flamin' Groovies, tho' it's still not the bustout I'm craving.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 30, 2009, 10:10:53 AM
ooh yeah, Make it all right!

BOS Flaming Groovies!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: mshray on June 30, 2009, 10:11:11 AM
just wanted to get a post or two in before leaving for golf at Sharp Park.

Starting off with a Lawrence Welk clip, into Play That Funky Music White Boy

Annalisa keeps her mic open a lot!

Have a great time, Geoff!

For those who cheat and look at the player for the next song: a pleasant surprise awaits after the Doobs.

Player peaking JINX!

And we weren't talking about Flamin' Groovies either.  BOS #1 tho'
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: ggould on June 30, 2009, 10:11:28 AM
Power Pop!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:12:37 AM
I can't get behind "It Keeps You Running" too much, but does this need a proxy of the princess?

Speaking of whom, where's that girl been lately? She's been missing out on all sorts of good stuff, and I'm curious to hear what the coverage of The Death of The King of Pop has been like abroad.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Gazoo on June 30, 2009, 10:13:14 AM
I didn't mean the Flamin' Groovies, but I'll give them a BOS vote.  An ultimate party-starter of a record.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:14:48 AM
just wanted to get a post or two in before leaving for golf at Sharp Park.

Starting off with a Lawrence Welk clip, into Play That Funky Music White Boy

Annalisa keeps her mic open a lot!

Have a great time, Geoff!

For those who cheat and look at the player for the next song: a pleasant surprise awaits after the Doobs.

Player peaking JINX!

And we weren't talking about Flamin' Groovies either.  BOS #1 tho'

Yeah, I peeked after Shake Some Action started, so I know to what Gaz was referring now. Not an unusual pick for a girl from Bah-stin. But then, neither is Aerosmith.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:16:17 AM
just wanted to get a post or two in before leaving for golf at Sharp Park.

Starting off with a Lawrence Welk clip, into Play That Funky Music White Boy

Annalisa keeps her mic open a lot!

Have a great time, Geoff!

For those who cheat and look at the player for the next song: a pleasant surprise awaits after the Doobs.

Player peaking JINX!

And we weren't talking about Flamin' Groovies either.  BOS #1 tho'

Yeah, I peeked after Shake Some Action started, so I know to what Gaz was referring now. Not an unusual pick for a girl from Bah-stin. But then, neither is Aerosmith.

So, did we miss something? 'cause I'm giving Aerosmith a WOS.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: mshray on June 30, 2009, 10:18:04 AM
I can't get behind "Back In the Saddle Again" too much, but this does need a proxy for long-lost Beej.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:18:12 AM
just wanted to get a post or two in before leaving for golf at Sharp Park.

Starting off with a Lawrence Welk clip, into Play That Funky Music White Boy

Annalisa keeps her mic open a lot!

Have a great time, Geoff!

For those who cheat and look at the player for the next song: a pleasant surprise awaits after the Doobs.

Player peaking JINX!

And we weren't talking about Flamin' Groovies either.  BOS #1 tho'

Yeah, I peeked after Shake Some Action started, so I know to what Gaz was referring now. Not an unusual pick for a girl from Bah-stin. But then, neither is Aerosmith.

So, did we miss something? 'cause I'm giving Aerosmith a WOS.

Don't think so--Wild Cherry, Doobies, Groovies, Aerosmith is the running order so far I think.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:20:20 AM
Damn, this is AL's most Moreyesque set to date -- if she says "Rolie-coaster" I'll die laughing.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Gazoo on June 30, 2009, 10:20:31 AM
BOS2 to the rolly-coaster!  Think AL'll pronounce it that way?
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:20:41 AM
Digging deep into the DaveFave list here--but will she pronounce it "Rollee-coaster" on the backsell? ;)
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:21:10 AM
HAH!!! Rollee-coaster pronunciation triple-JINX!! (Even if we did all spell it differently.)
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 30, 2009, 10:23:03 AM
great guitar riff of love, y'all!


Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 30, 2009, 10:24:26 AM
HAH!!! Rollee-coaster pronunciation triple-JINX!! (Even if we did all spell it differently.)

TANC: Gregg Rolie will be at the Santa Cruz Beee-yotch Bored-Walk this month.  Free concerts from old rockers rule!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: mshray on June 30, 2009, 10:25:16 AM
This oughta cheer Mike right up!

BOS #2 Blondie.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:25:32 AM
"in your satin tights
fighting for yout rights"

OMFG -- uber-BOS2 "X Offender"!!!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HY7vrbRS8hk/SCKUofGjUYI/AAAAAAAAB0w/6T-n1sxnTf0/s200/x+offender+2.jpeg)
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Gazoo on June 30, 2009, 10:25:49 AM
X-Offender!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: mshray on June 30, 2009, 10:26:42 AM
This oughta cheer Mike right up!

BOS #2 Blondie.

and this still isn't the bustout that's been sitting in the Upcoming window most of the set.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:27:20 AM
BOS2 X-Offender! The earliest occurrence of a Blondie tune by at least two years. Nicely done, AL!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 30, 2009, 10:27:54 AM
Whoa,
Blow me
Away
With Blondie!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:28:45 AM
BOS3 Ramones!!! Just watched part of End of the Century on cable the other day.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:28:58 AM
CBGBs in the house! Blondie, and now the Ramones, I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend! (Also the earliest occurrence ever per the DB, but only by a year on this one.)
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: mshray on June 30, 2009, 10:30:24 AM
BOS #3, and 2nd punk bustout in a row, "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend".

But that tune we've been waiting for is no longer in the Upcoming window.  Ya think Annalisa changed her mind?

ETA:  Nope, here it is.  BOS #4 The Modern Lovers!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:31:05 AM
Ah, there it is!

One-two-three-four-five-six!!!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:31:17 AM
BOS2 X-Offender! The earliest occurrence of a Blondie tune by at least two years. Nicely done, AL!

indeed, a fab bustout -- except for one or 2 appearances on A-to-Z, and maybe as a bonus track, it's rare this ever appears anywhere.

BOS4 "Roadrunner", tho' it's not the version I prefer.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Gazoo on June 30, 2009, 10:32:03 AM
BOS2 X-Offender! The earliest occurrence of a Blondie tune by at least two years. Nicely done, AL!

indeed, a fab bustout -- except for one or 2 appearances on A-to-Z, and maybe as a bonus track, it's rare this ever appears anywhere.

BOS4 "Roadrunner", tho' it's not the version I prefer.

You wanted to hear "Jonuthun Richmuhh 'n th' Moduhn Luvuhhs," eh?
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:33:29 AM
Wonder how many bay area kids first knew this as a Greg Kihn song? I think it was kind of a regional hit around 78 or 79 or so.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:33:33 AM
BOS2 X-Offender! The earliest occurrence of a Blondie tune by at least two years. Nicely done, AL!

indeed, a fab bustout -- except for one or 2 appearances on A-to-Z, and maybe as a bonus track, it's rare this ever appears anywhere.

BOS4 "Roadrunner", tho' it's not the version I prefer.

You wanted to hear "Jonuthun Richmuhh 'n th' Moduhn Luvuhhs," eh?

there's the version from Beserkeley Chartbusters (the better one, IMHO, a huge NY FM turntable hit) and there's this one which I think is from their own LP.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
Holy crap! "Dance dance dance" -- and it ain't disco!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: mshray on June 30, 2009, 10:37:42 AM
Holy crap! "Dance dance dance" -- and it ain't disco!

Come on darlin' put a purty dress on we're gonna give this BOS#5.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Gazoo on June 30, 2009, 10:38:00 AM
Nice close with Boz.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:38:24 AM
Holy crap! "Dance dance dance" -- and it ain't disco!

We've heard half a dozen songs off FLAE before--but never this one!

And another BOS for BOZ while we're at it. It's Over, a rarity but not quite a bustout.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:38:27 AM
Holy crap! "Dance dance dance" -- and it ain't disco!

BOS5 to that Miller just for ballsiness;  BOS6 Boz, "It's Over"!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 10:41:44 AM
"It's Over" indeed!

no Roliecoaster, tho'.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 10:42:10 AM
HAH!!! Rollee-coaster pronunciation triple-JINX!! (Even if we did all spell it differently.)

Another first: Roll-er-Coaster.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: mshray on June 30, 2009, 10:43:47 AM
counting the Beserkely connection, half of the set had Bay Area roots!
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 30, 2009, 10:46:50 AM
Wonder how many bay area kids first knew this as a Greg Kihn song? I think it was kind of a regional hit around 78 or 79 or so.

my first exposure to this song was Greg Kihn's version, although I heard it in Western NY. 

Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 04:12:41 PM
Much more timely posting than yesterday's list:

6/30/09 - Tuesday!  Checkin' in on...1976!!!

(TV:  Lawrence Welk Show)
   1.  Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music, White Boy
   2.  The Doobie Brothers - It Keeps You Running
(UPI News:  "Peanut Farmer" Jimmy Carter
   3.  Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action (BEST OF SET!)
   4.  Aerosmith - Back in the Saddle
(News:  Ford gets heckled)
   5.  Ohio Players - Love Roller Coaster
(TV:  Wonder Woman Theme)
   6.  Blondie - X-Offender
   7.  Ramones - I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
   8.  Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers - Roadrunner (BEST OF SET!)
(TV Ad:  1976 Plymouth Volare)
   9.  Steve Miller - Dance, Dance, Dance
 10.  Boz Scaggs - It's Over

BONUS TRACK (From Larry in San Jose):  Peter Frampton - Show Me the Way
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: ggould on June 30, 2009, 05:29:23 PM
Wonder how many bay area kids first knew this as a Greg Kihn song? I think it was kind of a regional hit around 78 or 79 or so.
I always thought it was Jonathan Richman.  Did Kihn do it too?
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 30, 2009, 06:22:17 PM
Wonder how many bay area kids first knew this as a Greg Kihn song? I think it was kind of a regional hit around 78 or 79 or so.
I always thought it was Jonathan Richman.  Did Kihn do it too?

Yes, Kihn and Jonathan were both on Berserkley Records at the time.
He covered it on a '79 album called "With the Naked Eye,"
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3xfrxqq5ldje
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: ggould on June 30, 2009, 07:36:50 PM
Wonder how many bay area kids first knew this as a Greg Kihn song? I think it was kind of a regional hit around 78 or 79 or so.
I always thought it was Jonathan Richman.  Did Kihn do it too?

Yes, Kihn and Jonathan were both on Berserkley Records at the time.
He covered it on a '79 album called "With the Naked Eye,"
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3xfrxqq5ldje


out here, all I remember them playing on KSAN was Richman.  Kihn did get a lot of airplay singing the Springsteen song...
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: Gazoo on July 03, 2009, 07:33:45 PM
Wonder how many bay area kids first knew this as a Greg Kihn song? I think it was kind of a regional hit around 78 or 79 or so.
I always thought it was Jonathan Richman.  Did Kihn do it too?

Yes, Kihn and Jonathan were both on Berserkley Records at the time.
He covered it on a '79 album called "With the Naked Eye,"
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3xfrxqq5ldje


out here, all I remember them playing on KSAN was Richman.  Kihn did get a lot of airplay singing the Springsteen song...

I had never heard of Kihn until "Jeopardy" was all over MTV and Solid Gold.  What was his rep in the years prior?
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on July 03, 2009, 07:48:14 PM
I had never heard of Kihn until "Jeopardy" was all over MTV and Solid Gold.  What was his rep in the years prior?

He was liked by his cult following and some critics for making stripped-down "real rock" -- not really new wave or punk but certainly not "corporate rock" either. He was known for his Springsteen covers like "Rendevous" (a Boss concert staple that Bruce himself never recorded) and "Growin' Up". I remember playing his early stuff on college radio in '77 -- the LP that included "Madison Avenue Man", which Dave played a couple times -- tho' he wouldn't make the album chart until the fall of '78 with Next of Kihn.
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: ggould on July 03, 2009, 09:11:42 PM
I had never heard of Kihn until "Jeopardy" was all over MTV and Solid Gold.  What was his rep in the years prior?

He was liked by his cult following and some critics for making stripped-down "real rock" -- not really new wave or punk but certainly not "corporate rock" either. He was known for his Springsteen covers like "Rendevous" (a Boss concert staple that Bruce himself never recorded) and "Growin' Up". I remember playing his early stuff on college radio in '77 -- the LP that included "Madison Avenue Man", which Dave played a couple times -- tho' he wouldn't make the album chart until the fall of '78 with Next of Kihn.

His big radio hit out here was Springsteen's "For You"  This blog references a video, which no longer seems to exist:

http://www.totalmusicgeek.com/2007/12/greg-kihn-for-you-1977.html

Back in the beginning, it seemed to me that Springsteen was more of a songwriter than a singer.  There were so many covers of his songs back then.  I always prefered Patty Smith's version of "Because the Night" to Springsteen's.  I know that's sacriledge, but...
Title: Re: 30 June 2009: It's 1976
Post by: RGMike on July 03, 2009, 09:51:10 PM
I had never heard of Kihn until "Jeopardy" was all over MTV and Solid Gold.  What was his rep in the years prior?

He was liked by his cult following and some critics for making stripped-down "real rock" -- not really new wave or punk but certainly not "corporate rock" either. He was known for his Springsteen covers like "Rendevous" (a Boss concert staple that Bruce himself never recorded) and "Growin' Up". I remember playing his early stuff on college radio in '77 -- the LP that included "Madison Avenue Man", which Dave played a couple times -- tho' he wouldn't make the album chart until the fall of '78 with Next of Kihn.

His big radio hit out here was Springsteen's "For You"  This blog references a video, which no longer seems to exist:

Thanks, I thought "For You" was another one, but I couldn't find it in Whitburn's albums book because the first Kihn LP didn't chart.