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Title: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery! (1979)
Post by: urth on May 09, 2011, 12:18:27 AM
AL's not giving any hints. And for once, no one is trying to guess anyway.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:04:27 AM
well, THAT was easy: 1979, as Sniffin' the Seat do  "Driver's Tears".
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Gazoo on May 09, 2011, 10:07:22 AM
BOS to "Driver's Seat," a Katrina I never tire of hearing.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:11:30 AM
Rickie Lee's down at the Pantages. and LRB are, like, Losers, dude!
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Davefish on May 09, 2011, 10:12:41 AM
Rickie Lee's down at the Pantages. and LRB are, like, Losers, dude!
Even the losers get lucky sometimes.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: mshray on May 09, 2011, 10:13:56 AM

Rickie Lee's down at the Pantages. and LRB are, like, Losers, dude!

How many cities have venues called the Pantages?  I know L.A. & Seattle both do.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:15:27 AM
BOS1 Dave Edmunds, layin' out another line.

and "Cruel To Katrina" was missing a line!
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Davefish on May 09, 2011, 10:16:00 AM
Nice Queen of Hearts twin spin.  Nice harmonies in the LRB song, though song itself is pretty unexciting.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:19:51 AM

Rickie Lee's down at the Pantages. and LRB are, like, Losers, dude!

How many cities have venues called the Pantages?  I know L.A. & Seattle both do.

it was a popular movie theater name back when those old palaces were being built.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Gazoo on May 09, 2011, 10:21:16 AM

Rickie Lee's down at the Pantages. and LRB are, like, Losers, dude!

How many cities have venues called the Pantages?  I know L.A. & Seattle both do.

Toronto.  (I saw Phantom there years ago.)
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Gazoo on May 09, 2011, 10:22:31 AM
Love how there is literally nothing left to say about "Cruel to Be Kind."

And now to toss one back with Jessica Savitch and head to work.  Cheers!
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:22:49 AM
Not a bustout, but BOS2 EC, in the Quisling Clinic with his "Green Shirt"
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: mshray on May 09, 2011, 10:23:29 AM
..but not a real green shirt, that's cruel!
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:24:31 AM
..but not a real green shirt, that's cruel!

Bwahahaha!  That was more entertaining than anything we've heard so far.

BOS3 Bram T. despite being a frequent flier -- if she follows this with one of the other 12-string-revival songs (Records, Shoes, Searchers) I'll be thrilled.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: mshray on May 09, 2011, 10:25:20 AM
Woo hoo, BOS #3 Bram Tchaikovsky.

(first two BOS's for LRB & Elvis)
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: mshray on May 09, 2011, 10:26:18 AM

..but not a real green shirt, that's cruel!

Bwahahaha!  That was more entertaining than anything we've heard so far.

Thank you, I'll be here all week.  Try the veal & be sure to tip your waitress!
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: mshray on May 09, 2011, 10:31:04 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.

ETA:  now all I need to hear is some Tarney-Spencer Band.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:31:19 AM
well, no 12-string twin-spin. Bummer.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Davefish on May 09, 2011, 10:32:28 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.
Totally NTM. Never heard of the band either, and I was living in New England in 79!
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 09, 2011, 10:32:51 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.

I'll BOS this foreshadowing of so many arena rock 80s hair band  power ballads to come.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: princessofcairo on May 09, 2011, 10:32:52 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.

This is the first time I'm hearing a lot of these songs. How refreshing her sets are.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:34:03 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.

I'll BOS this foreshadowing of so many arena rock 80s hair band  power ballads to come.

I'll WOS it for that very reason  ;) 
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: princessofcairo on May 09, 2011, 10:34:05 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.
Totally NTM. Never heard of the band either, and I was living in New England in 79!

They're probably from Miami.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: mshray on May 09, 2011, 10:34:50 AM
BOS #5 Michael-when-he-was-black.  My favorite song of his.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:35:06 AM
it make me feel like... OOOOOOOOOOOH!!

BOS4 MJ, "Don't Stop Till You Get It Up"
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Davefish on May 09, 2011, 10:35:35 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.
Totally NTM. Never heard of the band either, and I was living in New England in 79!

They're probably from Miami.
;) I'll give a BOS for Michael not stopping until he gets enough (off of his nose).
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: mshray on May 09, 2011, 10:38:41 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.

I'll BOS this foreshadowing of so many arena rock 80s hair band power ballads to come.

That's a pretty good evaluation.  They were in Bill Aucoin's stable of Kiss-wannabee's (anyone remember Piper?).  Iirc, Paul Stanley even produced this.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: princessofcairo on May 09, 2011, 10:40:45 AM
I guess i'll BOS that sexy voice. Again.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:41:03 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.

I'll BOS this foreshadowing of so many arena rock 80s hair band power ballads to come.

That's a pretty good evaluation.  They were in Bill Aucoin's stable of Kiss-wannabee's (anyone remember Piper?).  Iirc, Paul Stanley even produced this.

I would LOVE for AL to play Piper (Billy Squier was a member). "Can't Wait" and "Who's Your Boyfriend" are power-pop gems and got tons of NY airplay.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 09, 2011, 10:42:16 AM
Loneliness ... is a crowded room


Another BOS to Roxy Muzak
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:43:33 AM
dance away the 'trina-ache.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 09, 2011, 10:48:15 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.

I'll BOS this foreshadowing of so many arena rock 80s hair band power ballads to come.

That's a pretty good evaluation.  They were in Bill Aucoin's stable of Kiss-wannabee's (anyone remember Piper?).  Iirc, Paul Stanley even produced this.

Piper sounds familiar.  ...and since RGM is so hot on them, perhaps a good write in vote candidate for next time.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 10:51:40 AM
Holee CRAP!!

BOSFRA, New England "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya".  Definitely haven't heard this one since '79.

I'll BOS this foreshadowing of so many arena rock 80s hair band power ballads to come.

That's a pretty good evaluation.  They were in Bill Aucoin's stable of Kiss-wannabee's (anyone remember Piper?).  Iirc, Paul Stanley even produced this.

Piper sounds familiar.  ...and since RGM is so hot on them, perhaps a good write in vote candidate for next time.

I'm having a hard time figuring out what years those 2 songs are from, however. AMG says the first Piper LP was '76. Can that be right? Seems to me they were a year or 2 later. Will check Whitburn tonite (assuming those albums charted).

here's "Boyfriend":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV4bRPHUqXo

and the even better "Can't Wait":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW5P_FZwXlE&feature=related


Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: urth on May 09, 2011, 11:41:35 AM

Rickie Lee's down at the Pantages. and LRB are, like, Losers, dude!

How many cities have venues called the Pantages?  I know L.A. & Seattle both do.

it was a popular movie theater name back when those old palaces were being built.

I think "Pantages" was a chain of theaters, like Paramount or Fox, both represented liberally up and down the west coast.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 11:49:15 AM
[I think "Pantages" was a chain of theaters, like Paramount or Fox, both represented liberally up and down the west coast.

you are correct, sir!  Alexander Pantages was the name of the vaudeville impresario who had a bunch of theaters.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery! (1979)
Post by: Wayback on May 09, 2011, 01:25:24 PM
 5/9/11- Monday--Mystery year! (1979)
 1.  Sniff 'n' the Tears - Driver's Seat
 2.  Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E's In Love
(Ad: Wisk-ring around the collar)
 3.  Little River Band- Lonesome Loser
 4.  Dave Edmunds - Queen of Hearts
 5.  Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind
(News: Middle East Peace Plan & other news)
 6.  Elvis Costello - Green Shirt
 7.  Bram Tchaikovsky - Girl of My Dreams
(Movie: The Jerk)
 8.  New England - Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya
(Ad: ABC-TV Thursday night lineup)
 9.  Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough (B.O.S!!)
10. Roxy Music - Dance Away
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: ggould on May 09, 2011, 08:59:29 PM
..but not a real green shirt, that's cruel!

Bwahahaha!  That was more entertaining than anything we've heard so far.

BOS3 Bram T. despite being a frequent flier -- if she follows this with one of the other 12-string-revival songs (Records, Shoes, Searchers) I'll be thrilled.
I'm not sure if it's this song, or maybe the Records, but I remember a radio interview back in the day where the subject of the 12-string sound was brought up, and the artist said it wasn't a 12-string, but two 6-string guitars slightly out of tune.  Well before the internet era, so does anyone else remember what I'm talking about?
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: RGMike on May 10, 2011, 07:36:36 AM
..but not a real green shirt, that's cruel!

Bwahahaha!  That was more entertaining than anything we've heard so far.

BOS3 Bram T. despite being a frequent flier -- if she follows this with one of the other 12-string-revival songs (Records, Shoes, Searchers) I'll be thrilled.
I'm not sure if it's this song, or maybe the Records, but I remember a radio interview back in the day where the subject of the 12-string sound was brought up, and the artist said it wasn't a 12-string, but two 6-string guitars slightly out of tune.  Well before the internet era, so does anyone else remember what I'm talking about?

news to me, but entirely possible.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery!
Post by: mshray on May 10, 2011, 11:44:22 AM

I'm not sure if it's this song, or maybe the Records, but I remember a radio interview back in the day where the subject of the 12-string sound was brought up, and the artist said it wasn't a 12-string, but two 6-string guitars slightly out of tune.  Well before the internet era, so does anyone else remember what I'm talking about?

news to me, but entirely possible.

I think (could be wrong) that this is the long version of Michael Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" you're talking about.
Title: Re: 9 May 2011: It's...a year o' Mystery! (1979)
Post by: ggould on May 10, 2011, 09:05:23 PM

I'm not sure if it's this song, or maybe the Records, but I remember a radio interview back in the day where the subject of the 12-string sound was brought up, and the artist said it wasn't a 12-string, but two 6-string guitars slightly out of tune.  Well before the internet era, so does anyone else remember what I'm talking about?

news to me, but entirely possible.

I think (could be wrong) that this is the long version of Michael Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" you're talking about.
no, definitely not.  I know I'm old, but I have a memory for things like that.  I've let it slide as to which of the two songs it was, but it was definitely one of those two.  I can still see myself in my old Menlo Park shop listening to the radio (KSAN I guess) at the time.