What Are You Listening To?

[gryphon]

From his nearly down and out period................Gone Troppo

A nice little abum which has one or two high points

The Unreleased Beatles track Circles is given an airing

But the real star is the work out on the 50's track I really Love You Originally by the Stereos

Try the original...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRayY6LaQ...re=related

[Music Head]

^^

Thanks gryph

Listened to them both, Stereos and George.

[Music Head]

from my library (cd)



Nothing like some early 70's soft rock to make you remember how bland radio was in that period. David Gates and company made the best of it, dropping the hits for a brief time. Don't think I own any studio albums but I did pick up this compilation at some point. Them hits are good stuff, but the rest of the albums must have been total filler. This one probably includes both the best and worst of the groups output. The worst is usually when they tried to rock out. They didn't last long. disbanding over disputes between founding members Gates and James Griffin. Both attempted solo careers with little success. I do have one of those Gates solo albums, which if I remember correctly pretty much sucked. It'll come up in the shuffle at some point.

I LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - Fancy Dancer

Best Track - Everything I Own

You sheltered me from harm.
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years i ever knew
Were all the years i had with you

I would give anything i own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything i own,
Just to have you back again.

You taught me how to love,
What its of, what its of.
You never said too much,
But still you showed the way,
And i knew from watching you.
Nobody else could ever know
The part of me that can't let go.

I would give anything i own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything i own
Just to have you back again.

Is there someone you know,
You're loving them so,
But taking them all for granted.
You may lose them one day,
Someone takes them away,
And they don't hear the words you long to say

I would give anything i own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything i own
Just to have you back again.

1) Make It With You - *** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrRONd34bIs
2) Dismal Day - *
3) London Bridge - **
4) Anyway You Want Me - *
5) Look What You've Done - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jtmXHMu2EE
6) It Don't Matter To Me - **
7) The Last Time - *
8) Let Your Love Go - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckmkfYdvev4
9) Truckin' - *
10) If - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyfcHdw2AYs
11) Baby I'm-A Want You - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq3biClGRNk
12) Everything I Own - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q1kB0R4Ijs
13) Down On My Knees - * - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfOwQXdZZe4
14) Aubrey - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqXek853SDE
15) Diary - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24IfD-0VUu4
16) Sweet Surrender - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDZuPK63HKI
17) The Guitar Man - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpOjQvADLG4
18) Fancy Dancer - *
19) She's The Only One - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw4k-gyqH4A
20) Lost Without Your Love - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vOq6UPhvDE

3's - 5
2's - 9
1's - 6

Rating - 2.0

[Music Head]

from my library (vinyl)



Not her best for sure. Might have to go back to the Stone Poneys for that. Linda was finding her niche in popularity with this sixth album. Produced by Peter Asher with guest appearances of Andrew Gold, Wendy Waldman, John David Souther, Cissy Houston, Maria Muldaur, and Emmylou who couldn't even save the Hank Williams cover, which unbelievably won a grammy for best female country vocal. Covers were always Lindas thing, so nothing unusual in that respect. A very nice voice, but never one for originality. But who cares, it made it to the top of the U.S. charts. Not that there are not some good songs here. There are. As usual I just prefer the original, and some are just sacred ground.

I DO NOT LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - When Wil I Be Loved

Best Track - Keep Me From Blowing Away

Well I spent my whole lifetime
In a world where the sunshine
Finds excuses for not hangin' 'round
I squandered emotions
On the slightest of notions
And the first easy loving I found
But soon all the good times
The gay times and play times
Like colors run together and fade
Oh Lord if you hear me
Touch me and hold me
And keep me from blowing away

There's times when I trembled
When my mind remembered
The days that just crumbled away
With nothing to show
But these lines that I know
Are beginning to show in my face

Oh Lord if you're listening
I know I'm no Christian
And I ain't got much coming to me
So send down some sunshine
Throw out your lifeline
And keep me from blowing away

Oh Lord if you hear me
Touch me and hold me
And keep me from blowing away

1) You're No Good - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haZPPBJC8Ic
2) It Doesn't Matter Anymore - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us26qEQyTPk
3) Faithless Love - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vMKwOpo9k
4) Dark End Of The Street - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Us0zopFrnc
5) Heart Like A Wheel - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4edvNAtAwE
6) When Will I Be Loved - * - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY-mTbv38Io
7) Willin - * - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRqHWDys5qE
8) I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You - * - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdaCnrz1QhU
9) Keep Me From Blowing Away - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCdGmsi2nnk
10) You Can Close Your Eyes - * - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UVBXOCd_fc

3's - 0
2's - 6
1's - 4

Rating - 1.6

[Tiggi]

As the title suggests, this was GM's attempt to be taken seriously as a song-writer, and I'd have to say it's a successful one.

Slick, sophisticated Pop songs, executed very well. Includes a great cover of Stevie Wonder's They Won't go When I go.

[Thraak]

^ I never thought I'd be saying this but I am downloading George Michael as we speak! Can't stand his more famous songs so will be interesting to hear the above....

Excellent song from an excellent band:
[video=youtube;JD2GJAxYtW8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD2GJAxYtW8[/video]

[Music Head]

from my library (vinyl)



The Queen of pop. Has anyone claimed that title yet? I guess Madona deserves it. Don't care for her as a person, but I think she has made some great music over the years and is a great entertainer and even a passable actress. Which brings us to Dick Tracy, which the liner notes of this album say "Songs inspired by or from the film Dick Tracy". The cover is from the movie. I'm probably one of the few people in the country that liked movie, probably because I used to read the Dick Tracy comic strip when I was a kid. Aw, come on, I was a kid! The smash hit Vogue came from this album, and is just ok for me. I do really like a little Hanky Panky now and then. Nothing like a good spanky. The album made it to #2 in the states with Vogue at #1 and Hanky Panky at #10. U.K. did the same except Hanky Panky went to #2. The Hanky Panky live clip is tremendous. Warren Beatty is credible on track 10.

I LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - I'm Going Bananas

Best Track - Hanky Panky

(Spoken) Come over here!

Some girls, they like candy, and others, they like to grind,
I'll settle for the back of your hand somewhere on my behind.
Treat me like I'm a bad girl, even when I'm being good to you,
I don't want you to thank me, you can just spank me. Mmm.

Some guys like to sweet talk, and others, they like to tease,
Tie my hands behind my back and, ooo, I'm in ecstasy.
Don't slobber me with kisses, I can get that from my sisters,
Before I get too cranky, you better...

Chorus:

Like hanky panky [hanky panky],
Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky].
Don't take out your handkerchiefs,
I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky.
Like hanky panky [hanky panky],
Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky].
Don't take out your handkerchiefs,
I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky guy.

Oooo.

Please don't call a doctor, 'cause there's nothing wrong with me,
I just like things a little rough and you better not disagree.
'Cause I don't like a big softie, [no], I like someone mean and bossy,
Let me speak to you frankly, you better...

(chorus)

Oooo, yeah.

Spoken:

What about? Yeah. That's an interesting...
Oooo.
My bottom hurts just thinking about it.

[She wants you to] Treat me like I'm a bad girl,
[She needs you to] Even when I'm being good to you.
I don't want you to thank me [Don't thank her], you better...

(chorus)

[Hanky panky] Oooh, yeah
[Good spanky] Get the picture?
[Don't wanna cry, I just wanna]

That's the way I came into this world,
The doctor said, "Lady, she's a beautiful girl."
He gave me a spanky and I started to smile,
So give it up, honey, 'cause I want it.
Yeah.

1) He's A Man - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq2d69JcIuo
2) Sooner Or Later - * - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG-pt7fQqbY
3) Hanky Panky - *** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCiRva_sro0
4) I'm Going Bananas - * - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcOG-VbZTX8
5) Cry Baby - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSZ2KXvDtbk
6) Something To Remember - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vHikHnQI6U
7) Back In Business - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsmXBZF4oco
8) More - ** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjPpL4RdEvY
9) What Can You Lose - * - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5TI9zqKCI8
10) Now I'm Following You (Parts 1 & 2) - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOJb6aH7Unc
11) Vogue - ** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuJQSAiODqI&ob=av2e

3's - 1
2's - 7
1's - 3

Rating - 1.9

[CRAZY-HORSE]

'im breathless' is a very good album. i like most of madges material, i went off her when she covered 'american pie'

[Iota]

소녀시대 (Girls' Generation) – Gee



Exquisite k-pop!

[Music Head]

from my library (cd)



Something tells me, if Karen were alive at the time, she would have said, "Can we take another pic for the album cover please?". But seriously folks, how can you not like the Carpenters? Ok, maybe if you're Iota or something, but other than that? Can't remember any hits that are not included on this compilation. Liner notes are great, as Richard gives a brief recap as to how the song came to be. Not crazy about that Beatles cover or the completely out of character closer, but other than that, nothing bad here. 70's pop at it's finest. Was there a sweeter voice than Karen's? The fact that Close To You became "our song" for my wife and I makes it my favorite.

I LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - Ticket To Ride

Best Track - Close To You

Why do birds suddenly appear?
Everytime you are near
Just like me
They long to be
Close to you

Why do stars fall down from the sky?
Everytime you walk by
Just like me
They long to be
Close to you

On the day that you were born
The angels got together and decided
To create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moondust in your hair
Of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue

That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me
They long to be
Close to you

Just like me
They long to be
Close to you
Woo... close to you...

1) Yesterday Once More - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTaWayUE5XA
2) We've Only Just Begun - *** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__VQX2Xn7tI
3) Superstar - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Nm_0pC4FM
4) Rainy Days And Mondays - *** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPmbT5XC-q0
5) Goodbye To Love - *** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeaGeYp8h-Q
6) I Believe You - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQxXdcCE4uo
7) It's Going To Take Some Time - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2ae2vJ-GA8
8) This Masquerade - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKFVGOhSfY
9) Ticket To Ride - * - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsgj4xcxXyA
10) Top Of The World - *** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq5pLi0huhw
11) Only Yesterday - ** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evETS8_WFGE&ob=av2n
12) Hurting Each Other - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqkVNHwJfKc&ob=av2n
13) Please Mr. Postman - ** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHfddvbKb4w
14) Merry Christmas Darling - *** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67_I18LaUwg
15) Sing - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYjcNR7W-Ow
16) Bless The Beasts And Children - ** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhR36gV6vW4
17) I Won't Last A Day Without You - ** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMjxBcbExGw
18) Touch Me When We're Danciing - ** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVk_v_uEIRw
19) For All We Know - *** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyvTmvPlCHI
20) Close To You - *** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaOyoVS-IAI
21) Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft - * - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WZvlCwkYjE

3's - 9
2's - 10
1's - 2

Rating - 2.3