14 in Green Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Great thread. I know I'm probably going to want to come back and edit this later, but the 3 that come to mind, in no particular order are Layla by Clapton Piece of My Heart Janis at her absolute best. Every time I hear this one I'm blown away by her vocal, and saddened she was gone so soon. What a talent she was.... White Room by Cream. If they'd only stayed together... Turn the Page by Seger and Bell Bottom Blues by Clapton would be in my top 5 if we were going that far down the list. Favorite album ever is the Stones Exile on Main Street just edging out Derek and the Dominoes Favorite musicians: Even though not "classic rock" Bob Dylan is my #1. No one influenced me with their music the way he did when I was young. His body of work is as good as anyone out there, with the exceptions of Lennon and McCarthy and Brian Wilson. I'd probably put Clapton second both for his obvious guitar skill and the way he's evolved over the years. Favorite guilty pleasure? The Beach Boys. Far from classic rock, but Brian Wilson was a genius. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 23 hours ago, The Crimson King said: So, era and criteria? I never get this category right. Always thought of it as 70's dorm room vinyl FM "singles" which disqualifies that one know-it-all-guy who has a huge collection of stuff that no one has heard of by bands that got no airplay other than WNEW-FM at night. So no Mahavishnu, RTF, 11th House, Weather Report, KC, Yes, Genesis, ELP, Procol Harum/Trower, Beck, TOP or other prog or jazz, OK? How's: 1. Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo - Johnny's version 2. Run, Run, Run - Jo Jo Gunne 3. Kitty's Back - Springsteen (OK, OK, yes that's David Sancious doing the organ solo). Alternative would be NYC Serenade (and yeah, Sancious does that piano opening too) Remember when we all had fantasies about the Nightbird, Alison Steele? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Always a tough classification because I think classic rock might cover other genres, so to speak ie; Prod rock, Southern Rock, Hard Rock. So not sure who classifies but considering these are probably the 3 greatest rock songs of all time, it's these 3 for me: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I mean, seriously, just listen to N.I.B., its the most badass song ever written. Tony Ionni just straight underrated and underappreciated and its like he's saying **** all of you as he rips your face off in that song. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I'm starting to hate you for starting this thread 80. ? Even though I went on forever with my original list (surprisingly heavy with Clapton) I never got to mention work by Neil Young, Lynnrd Skynnrd, John Fogarty, Procul Harem, Steely Dan, Jimi Hendrix, Grace Slick, all of whom just popped in my head the last half hour. This will be going on all day with me now, thanks to you!!! So hard to pick just three performers, much less three songs. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, JiF said: I mean, seriously, just listen to N.I.B., its the most badass song ever written. Tony Ionni just straight underrated and underappreciated and its like he's saying **** all of you as he rips your face off in that song. That and Paranoid are two of my favorites by Sabbath. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 36 minutes ago, 14 in Green said: Remember when we all had fantasies about the Nightbird, Alison Steele? then we saw what she actually looked like ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, 14 in Green said: I'm starting to hate you for starting this thread 80. ? Even though I went on forever with my original list (surprisingly heavy with Clapton) I never got to mention work by Neil Young, Lynnrd Skynnrd, John Fogarty, Procul Harem, Steely Dan, Jimi Hendrix, Grace Slick, all of whom just popped in my head the last half hour. This will be going on all day with me now, thanks to you!!! So hard to pick just three performers, much less three songs. On the plus side this might be the first music thread 80 started that didn’t make everyone want to vomit. So that’s nice. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 14 in Green Posted May 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, The Crusher said: On the plus side this might be the first music thread 80 started that didn’t make everyone want to vomit. So that’s nice. He came pretty close with "More Than A Feeling" though. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, 14 in Green said: He came pretty close with "More Than A Feeling" though. Haha, exactly my thought when I saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 21 minutes ago, The Crusher said: That and Paranoid are two of my favorites by Sabbath. Paranoid is one my pre surf amp session playlist. Love that tune. Talk about getting fired up! But Ionni on N.I.B. is just in another world, especially for back then... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 I mean, seriously, just listen to N.I.B., its the most badass song ever written. Tony Ionni just straight underrated and underappreciated and its like he's saying **** all of you as he rips your face off in that song. Sabbath was incredible. Since they were pretty much the fathers of Metal, I don’t usually think of them in the classic rock/rock n roll sense. I go nuts whenever War Pigs comes on the radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 He came pretty close with "More Than A Feeling" though. Greatest debut album of all-time. Fight me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said: Greatest debut album of all-time. Fight me! No fighting please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said: Greatest debut album of all-time. Fight me! Here are two that imediately come to mind that I might have ranked just a tad ahead of Boston. 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drums Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 37 minutes ago, 14 in Green said: He came pretty close with "More Than A Feeling" though. I didn’t want to say anything 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, Jetsfan80 said: Greatest debut album of all-time. Fight me! Nah, It's your hill my friend. Do what you want on it... Besides, it's music. You're fine. Enjoy what you like. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 52 minutes ago, Lith said: Here are two that imediately come to mind that I might have ranked just a tad ahead of Boston. ( ahem … cough cough) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, The Crusher said: On the plus side this might be the first music thread 80 started that didn’t make everyone want to vomit. So that’s nice. there have been other music threads on this site, I thought it is supposed to be about Jets football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 19 minutes ago, The Crimson King said: there have been other music threads on this site, I thought it is supposed to be about Jets football? Yeah, we off an off topic forum. You should check it out. Called the lounge. I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolder Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, The Crusher said: Yeah, we off an off topic forum. You should check it out. Called the lounge. I think. Psst, mention the mafia forum too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Barry McCockinner Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 This should be the nomination thread for a bracket style vote contest. Could be fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: Greatest debut album of all-time. Fight me! Yeah... you weren’t born so your going on here say.? BUT, it just might be BUT in that same era, Meatloaf Bat out of Hell was Incredible as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, southparkcpa said: Yeah... you weren’t born so your going on here say.? BUT, it just might be BUT in that same era, Meatloaf Bat out of Hell was Incredible as well. Paradise by Dashboard Light was the jam when I was in 6th grade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 52 minutes ago, The Crusher said: Paradise by Dashboard Light was the jam when I was in 6th grade. I play that in my office once in a while. Nobody even knows who the frick Phil Rizzuto is. The horror! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Just now, chirorob said: I play that in my office once in a while. Nobody even knows who the frick Phil Rizzuto is. The horror! LOL That's okay, if you're like me, when they talk about their favorite musicians or actors, you have no idea who they're talking about either... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Willie White Shoes Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Born to Run - Springsteen Where the Street Have No Name - U2 Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, The Crusher said: Paradise by Dashboard Light was the jam when I was in 6th grade. 32 minutes ago, chirorob said: I play that in my office once in a while. Nobody even knows who the frick Phil Rizzuto is. The horror! I’ve sang it Karaoke with my GF drunk one night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 minute ago, southparkcpa said: I’ve sang it Karaoke with my GF drunk one night. That was you? Pretty damn good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Just now, Joe Willie White Shoes said: Born to Run - Springsteen Where the Street Have No Name - U2 Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd My ex wife loved Springsteen, so I refuse to credit him here, but your 2 and 3 are great. Freebird is one of those "have a fond memory about" songs for me, and Where the Streets Have No Name is one that I forget about until it comes on. Then I stop what I'm doing and listen. (but damn, is U2 music now considered Classic Rock?) EDIT Yeah I guess it is. When did Bono get so old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, 14 in Green said: My ex wife loved Springsteen, so I refuse to credit him here, but your 2 and 3 are great. Freebird is one of those "have a fond memory about" songs for me, and Where the Streets Have No Name is one that I forget about until it comes on. Then I stop what I'm doing and listen. (but damn, is U2 music now considered Classic Rock?) EDIT Yeah I guess it is. When did Bono get so old? After the Discipline album came out, King Crimson (w/ Belew, Bruford and Levin at the time) did a few shows called "King Crimson on Broadway". It was done in one of the theaters that usually hold plays and quite costly at the time (or at least more than the $1.50 we paid for the '73 Shafer Music Festival show in Wollman Rink). First show was sold out and going quite well. Fripp even stepped into the light from time to time. Midway, there was a short lull while the band retuned and talked over what they would do next. The crowd started yelling out band member names and various KC songs. When that ran out, there was a short silence, Someone yells out "Whipping Post!". That produced laughter form the crowd and the band. Belew steps up to the mic and said, "Well at least you didn't say Freebird" and they launch into Elephant Talk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 7 hours ago, The Crusher said: Yeah, we off an off topic forum. You should check it out. Called the lounge. I think. thanks for the tip amazing what we get for the money here … oh, wait ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Just now, The Crimson King said: After the Discipline album came out, King Crimson (w/ Belew, Bruford and Levin at the time) did a few shows called "King Crimson on Broadway". It was done in one of the theaters that usually hold plays and quite costly at the time (or at least more than the $1.50 we paid for the '73 Shafer Music Festival show in Wollman Rink). First show was sold out and going quite well. Fripp even stepped into the light from time to time. Midway, there was a short lull while the band retuned and talked over what they would do next. The crowd started yelling out band member names and various KC songs. When that ran out, there was a short silence, Someone yells out "Whipping Post!". That produced laughter form the crowd and the band. Belew steps up to the mike and said, "Well at least you didn't say Freebird" and they launch into Elephant Talk Great story. do you remember the free concerts in Central Park back then? I saw Arlo Guthrie one night, and afterwards we went for a pizza. Who walks in? Arlo Guthrie with two guys. We told him we'd just seen his show (we lied and said we enjoyed it) They sat down at the table next to us, and hung out. They even bought us a round of Rheingolds, which even though we were underage, we drank like the good Mets fans we were. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Echoes - Pink Floyd Shine On You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd Terrapin Station - Grateful Dead But really there are dozens upon dozens of songs I love just as much as these three just from these two bands alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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