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Title: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 16, 2014, 03:28:19 PM
it's been a week where the oldest set was from '84.  Friday cries out for '70s, at least, but I'm thinking it may be our 2004 debut. 

10@10:05?  RR is a tad behind sked.

ETA: 1970! SCHWEET!  Starting with little-heard Van the Man.  Impressive.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... ??
Post by: dischead on January 16, 2014, 10:50:10 PM
it's been a week where the oldest set was from '84.  Friday cries out for '70s, at least, but I'm thinking it may be our 2004 debut.

Looking to borrow trouble?

I note that in 2013, the first 2003 set didn't appear until late September.  But 2003 actually
debuted in September 2011, a month after the first appearances of both 2001 and 2002.
Also debuting in 2011 was 2000, on July 12th.

I'm in no hurry to hear 2004.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... ??
Post by: CapnJack on January 17, 2014, 10:00:00 AM
Won't be around for this one. Hope it's good -- take notes!
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... ??
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:00:37 AM
10@10 lead-in: Fitz And The Tantrums

Or maybe not, here's R.E.M.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... ??
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:04:18 AM
it's been a week where the oldest set was from '84.  Friday cries out for '70s, at least, but I'm thinking it may be our 2004 debut. 

10@10:05?  RR is a tad behind sked.

Well, they had to fit in the RR/GG dialogue, whatever that was about.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... ??
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:07:05 AM
it's been a week where the oldest set was from '84.  Friday cries out for '70s, at least, but I'm thinking it may be our 2004 debut. 

10@10:05?  RR is a tad behind sked.

Well, they had to fit in the RR/GG dialogue, whatever that was about.

really -- Renee hates football? WTF?
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:08:03 AM
Somebody clearly saw Matthew McConnaughey's acceptance speeches this week. "All right, all right, all right!"
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:08:08 AM
Swore I heard a '3' at the end of the lead-in. Need my ears check, I guess.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:08:40 AM
Van Morrison bats leadoff with "I've Been Working"
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:10:46 AM
VHM CCR, "Up Around the Bend" is still one of my 2 or 3 faves of theirs.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:11:11 AM
CCR, after a long Vietnam segue hitting 2nd with "Up Around The Bend".
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on January 17, 2014, 10:13:42 AM
This is the creepiest Clapton tune ever. 
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:14:29 AM
BOS1 this Clapton rarity: "Easy Now". 
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:15:21 AM
This is the creepiest Clapton tune ever.

Haven't heard it in forever, I like the line "when i'm without you i fall down and graze my knees"
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:16:47 AM
This is the creepiest Clapton tune ever.

Haven't heard it in forever, I like the line "when i'm without you i fall down and graze my knees"

I don't remember the last time I heard it. Was kind of ambivalent about it.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:17:29 AM
"Candyman"! -- a Dead rarity gets a BOS2 and proxy of geoff. This must be another Bill Pugh set.  More of these please.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: yessongs on January 17, 2014, 10:18:38 AM
Swore I heard a '3' at the end of the lead-in. Need my ears check, I guess.

Yes I heard this too
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:18:44 AM
"Candyman"! -- a Dead rarity gets a BOS2 and proxy of geoff. This must be another Bill Pugh set.  More of these please.

Yeah, this so far has been a 180 from yesterday.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: yessongs on January 17, 2014, 10:19:47 AM
VHM CCR, "Up Around the Bend" is still one of my 2 or 3 faves of theirs.

Me too, BOS.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on January 17, 2014, 10:22:19 AM
This is the creepiest Clapton tune ever.

Haven't heard it in forever, I like the line "when i'm without you i fall down and graze my knees"

But "Easy now, don't let my love flow out of you" paints an unsavory mental picture for me.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:22:33 AM
Bobby Bloom,  a onetime Moreytrina (will we get the Rodgers & Hammerstein coda?)

ETA: nope!
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:24:53 AM
BOS3 Kermit : "It Ain't Easy Bein' Green" -- oh wait, it's a Sesame Street medley!  Yay!
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:26:43 AM
uber-BOS4 S&G "Only Living Boy in NY", one of my all-time faves. *swoon*
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: yessongs on January 17, 2014, 10:28:22 AM
uber-BOS4 S&G "Only Living Boy in NY", one of my all-time faves. *swoon*

Wow, I haven't heard this in ages...  Big BOS!!
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:30:52 AM
I'd love it if this is "ballet for a Girl..." but i'll settle for "Make Me Smile". BOS5

not the ballet but we got the long ending at least.

OMFG: McGuinness Flint, "When I'm Dead & Gone" -- BOS6
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: yessongs on January 17, 2014, 10:32:26 AM
BOS Chicago sounding mighty fine...
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:33:22 AM
Chicago's "Make Me Smile", while not rare, gives this set a bit more tempo. VHM
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:38:24 AM
#8: When I'm Dead and Gone - McGuinnes Flint, which had a bit of an "Eight Days A Week" feel to it.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:39:38 AM
OMFG2: George, "Awaiting on You All", uber-uber-BOS7.

And the pope owns 51% of General Motors
And the stock exchange is the only thing he's qualified to quote us
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: yessongs on January 17, 2014, 10:40:45 AM
OMFG2: George, "Awaiting on You All", uber-uber-BOS7.

And the pope owns 51% of General Motors
And the stock exchange is the only thing he's qualified to quote us


Great song, another big BOS from me -- one of my all-time-favorite George songs -- Woo Hoo!!
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:42:07 AM
VHM Tower Records commercial.

BOS8 Quicksilver "Fresh Air" -- well-worn but still welcome.  This set has been stellar.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:43:45 AM
I suppose this set had four songs which aren't exactly rare, but are welcome, whereas the rest of the set was stellar.

Waiting for dischead's comment on how the bar is set high for 1970 in 3, 2, 1....
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on January 17, 2014, 10:44:09 AM
OMFG2: George, "Awaiting on You All", uber-uber-BOS7.

And the pope owns 51% of General Motors
And the stock exchange is the only thing he's qualified to quote us


Great song, another big BOS from me -- one of my all-time-favorite George songs -- Woo Hoo!!

The production is a bit messy, but maybe it's my boom box and not enough volume.  Not one that I've been exposed to much.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on January 17, 2014, 10:46:50 AM
I suppose this set had four songs which aren't exactly rare, but are welcome, whereas the rest of the set was stellar.

Waiting for dischead's comment on how the bar is set high for 1970 in 3, 2, 1....

My guess is that this one won't disappoint too much.

I'm having a hard time picking a single BOS.  I think I'm going with the TOTHK.  Great kickoff to a great set.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 10:48:46 AM
No on-air credit to Pugh today, but clearly he or Rosalie had input -- no way Renee did that on her own.  But kudos to whoever was responsible.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 10:54:57 AM
Per Renee: BOS Quicksilver
VHM: Chicago
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 11:10:17 AM
1. I've Been Working - Van Morrison
(News: Vietnam)
2. Up Around The Bend - CCR
3. Easy Now - Eric Clapton
4. Candyman - Grateful Dead
5. Montego Bay - Bobby Bloom
(Sesame Street song medley)
6. The Only Living Boy In New York - Simon & Garfunkel
7. Make Me Smile - Chicago
8. When I'm Dead and Gone - McGuinness Flint
9. Awaiting On You All - George Harrison
10. Fresh Air - Quicksilver Messenger Service
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: ggould on January 17, 2014, 12:03:24 PM
This is the creepiest Clapton tune ever.

Haven't heard it in forever, I like the line "when i'm without you i fall down and graze my knees"

Not sure I recognize these lyrics.  A bit much, eh?

Quote from: Easy Now lyrics
Holding you, you holding me
Everyone could see we were in ecstasy
Making love against the wall
Feeling very small when we didn't need to be

Easy now, don't let my love flow out of you
Please remember that I want you to come too

Oh my darling, help me please
When I'm without you I fall down and graze my knees
I look so funny and I feel sad
Your love is all I've ever had, so please don't tease

Easy now, don't let my love flow out of you
Please remember that I want you to come too

Yesterday, you know tomorrow
Could it be I'll have to borrow someone new?
I know that I'm the one to blame
But all the same, there must be something you can do

Easy now, don't let my love flow out of you
Please remember that I want you to come too

Easy now, don't let my love flow out of you
Please remember that I want you to come too

Easy now, don't let my love flow out of you
Please remember that I want you to come too
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 12:50:57 PM
This is the creepiest Clapton tune ever.

Haven't heard it in forever, I like the line "when i'm without you i fall down and graze my knees"

Not sure I recognize these lyrics.  A bit much, eh?

Quote from: Easy Now lyrics

Please remember that I want you to come too


He wants her to come too! How romantic!
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on January 17, 2014, 01:44:25 PM
He wants her to come too! How romantic!

That line doesn't bother me as much as his love flowing out of her while making love against a wall.  Gravity is a bitch.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: CapnJack on January 17, 2014, 05:04:26 PM
Per Renee: BOS Quicksilver
VHM: Chicago

Go figure: I catch the RR/GG chatter before the set and hear RR's BOS/VHM vote counting but not the actual set.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... ??
Post by: CapnJack on January 17, 2014, 05:06:45 PM
it's been a week where the oldest set was from '84.  Friday cries out for '70s, at least, but I'm thinking it may be our 2004 debut. 

10@10:05?  RR is a tad behind sked.

Well, they had to fit in the RR/GG dialogue, whatever that was about.


really -- Renee hates football? WTF?

IIRC, Renee was bitching about not being able to use the terms "Super Bowl", "49ers" or "Seahawks" because of some legal thing by the NFL -- I was paying close enough attention to the chatter beyond that.

She was going to watch some marathon on some other channel when the game is on.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... ??
Post by: RGMike on January 17, 2014, 07:18:31 PM

IIRC, Renee was bitching about not being able to use the terms "Super Bowl", "49ers" or "Seahawks" because of some legal thing by the NFL -- I was paying close enough attention to the chatter beyond that.

She was going to watch some marathon on some other channel when the game is on.

Well, the Super Bowl thing is true -- it's a trademarked  phrase -- but of *course* you're allowed to say the names of teams. Jeebus.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... ??
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on January 17, 2014, 08:06:54 PM

IIRC, Renee was bitching about not being able to use the terms "Super Bowl", "49ers" or "Seahawks" because of some legal thing by the NFL -- I was paying close enough attention to the chatter beyond that.

She was going to watch some marathon on some other channel when the game is on.

Well, the Super Bowl thing is true -- it's a trademarked  phrase -- but of *course* you're allowed to say the names of teams. Jeebus.

And it's not like it can't be referred to something such as "The NFL Championship Game" or something like that. Although, I would agree that radio DJs not being able to use the term is rather lame.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: CapnJack on January 17, 2014, 08:13:13 PM
Swore I heard a '3' at the end of the lead-in. Need my ears check, I guess.

Yes I heard this too

Apparently it was Renee saying "Sweeeeeeet!"
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: CapnJack on January 17, 2014, 08:24:06 PM
No on-air credit to Pugh today, but clearly he or Rosalie had input -- no way Renee did that on her own.  But kudos to whoever was responsible.

Just finished listening to the set.  Kudos, indeed, to those responsible for putting it together!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ce/VanMorrisonHisBand%26StreetChoirCover.jpg)

(http://youjivinmeturkey.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/uparoundthebend45-via-wikipedia.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/37/AfterMidnight45.jpg/220px-AfterMidnight45.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6a/Grateful_Dead_-_American_Beauty.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_00sjjGgyzok/TK3sEOrKiqI/AAAAAAAAH44/q3N9kYznGeg/s320/Bobby+Bloom_The+Bobby+Bloom+Album_LP_back.jpg)

(http://rymimg.com/lk/f/l/7fb36996258bc1942acb9fa3c3d72db0/3305954.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JlyOA9at_H0/RuYjaMh-7CI/AAAAAAAAAgY/SXYZLmj2o3M/s400/ChicagoII.jpg)

(http://www.chartstats.com/images/thumbs/300/3477.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a1/All_Things_Must_Pass_1970_cover.jpg)

(http://rymimg.com/lk/f/l/a983567f781eac0cf29e8aaeaae48d3a/3837436.jpg)
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: ggould on January 17, 2014, 09:30:05 PM
I always think of this cover art for this period of Quicksilver:

http://musicofourheart.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/front.jpg
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: dischead on January 17, 2014, 10:32:27 PM
This is the creepiest Clapton tune ever.

It certainly is, by today's standards.  I'm trying to view it in the context of the times.  The Women's
Lib movement was just starting.  I think it's a sincere, if clumsy, attempt to be sensitive and
understanding.  It's a little off though, and if it kept going in the same direction it would veer into
parody.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: dischead on January 17, 2014, 10:34:14 PM
Bobby Bloom,  a onetime Moreytrina (will we get the Rodgers & Hammerstein coda?)

ETA: nope!

Actually, three spins by DM and two by RR.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: dischead on January 17, 2014, 11:13:06 PM
I suppose this set had four songs which aren't exactly rare, but are welcome, whereas the rest of the set was stellar.

Waiting for dischead's comment on how the bar is set high for 1970 in 3, 2, 1....

My guess is that this one won't disappoint too much.

I'm having a hard time picking a single BOS.  I think I'm going with the TOTHK.  Great kickoff to a great set.

Oh dear.  Have I become so predictable?

I would remind you that extremism in the defense of musical excellence is no vice! And let me
remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of great tunes is no virtue!

Yes, I grade on a curve, so to speak.  But with a year like 1970, a blind, arthritic, dart-throwing
monkey could pick a good set.  So to get a top grade, the show would have to be fantastic.

Let's review the score.  Only Chicago and George Harrison come close to being FFs, and each fall
just short of ten plays.  There are four bust-outs:  Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, The Dead, and
Simon & Garfunkel.  The spins of each of the remaining songs can be counted with the fingers of
one hand.  I'll also note that clip montages from previous hosts were used.

So it's a show with a very low LNQ.  And yes, Candyman was a wonderful surprise.  And
that Simon & Garfunkel song... it can take me places that I would need to write a great novel
to describe.  But there's more to an excellent 10@10 than bust-outs, and it's where you start
getting into aesthetics and the vagaries of taste.  Although there were some inspired choices
today, for me the set as a whole didn't gel.  I found it a little disjointed.  I'm willing to admit that
probably reflects more my personal reaction than to the content of the show.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... ??
Post by: dischead on January 17, 2014, 11:34:01 PM
IIRC, Renee was bitching about not being able to use the terms "Super Bowl", "49ers" or "Seahawks" because of some legal thing by the NFL -- I was paying close enough attention to the chatter beyond that.

She was going to watch some marathon on some other channel when the game is on.
Well, the Super Bowl thing is true -- it's a trademarked  phrase -- but of *course* you're allowed to say the names of teams. Jeebus.

One must be careful of how the phrase is used, and in particular it can't be used to leverage
the visibility of the NFL's trademark for gain without the NFL's permission.  Of course, they don't
care if I tell my friends that I'm having a Superbowl party, but if a business decides to hold a
Superbowl Party, then they're benefitting from recognition of NFL's trademark.  Of course, a
media outlet like KFOG is more visible than Joe's Pizzeria in Podunk, so they have to be more
careful.

One of the many reasons I have come to detest the Olympics is because they are rabid about
this kind of brand protection, demanding that explicit laws be passed by the host city.  In London,
businesses couldn't even use "2012" in their advertising, let alone hint at anything with five rings.
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: dischead on January 17, 2014, 11:43:05 PM
VHM Tower Records commercial.

Renee mentioned that commercial also got BOS votes and rated a VHM.

1970, and I was on the cusp of switching from 45s to LPs.  The store of choice:  Korvette's.  They
had what I remember as a large record department.  I tried to wait for the good sales:  three LPs
for $10!
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: dischead on January 17, 2014, 11:43:48 PM
I always think of this cover art for this period of Quicksilver:

http://musicofourheart.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/front.jpg

That is very groovy!
Title: Re: 17 Jan 2014: it's... 1970
Post by: RGMike on January 18, 2014, 09:53:08 AM
VHM Tower Records commercial.

Renee mentioned that commercial also got BOS votes and rated a VHM.

1970, and I was on the cusp of switching from 45s to LPs.  The store of choice:  Korvette's.  They
had what I remember as a large record department.  I tried to wait for the good sales:  three LPs
for $10!

Yes! I was a cassette guy at that time and Korvettes always had the best sales. Already name-checked several times in my writing. (My characters don't have a lot of money)