Musical Tastes

Mark Yacavone · 05-07-2022, 01:21 PM

We recently found out that REM's Superman was a cover song by the Clique from the late, late 60's.
Here we have The Clique covering a Tommy James song, who's signature sound is all over it.
This song was al over the radio when it came out, but it seems the oldies stations have completely forgot it.
We're bringing it back here...;-)

Mark Yacavone · 05-08-2022, 11:27 AM

;-)

Mike Jones · 05-08-2022, 12:55 PM

Mark Yacavone · 05-10-2022, 04:15 PM

Happy 78th Birthday to RICHIE FURAY, singer/songwriter/guitarist for Buffalo Springfield and Poco. (Born: May 9, 1944) 🎶🎸

Probably my favorite Springfield song...

Mark Yacavone · 05-17-2022, 10:05 PM

The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” was issued May 16, 1966. Upon release 56 years ago it was met with across the board critical acclaim and somewhat of an indifference from fans. There were hints of things to come from the previous year on side 2 of “The Beach Boys Today,” as Wilson’s songs were lushly arranged and uniquely more sophisticated than the surf and car days. But “Pet Sounds” was the full monty with strings, orchestration and achingly beautiful melodies. In many ways it’s as contemporary today as it was upon its release in 1966. McCartney in particular was moved to bring the Beatles into a sonic playground that would rival “Pet Sounds” while recording “Pepper.” He also thought “God Only Knows” the ultimate work in contemporary music. Not many pop songs of the era, if any, began with an accordion and gradually introduced clarinets, flutes, French horn, sleigh bells,strings and an assortment of orchestral oddities. For me the star of the show is Carl Wilson whose lead vocal is enough to put you in a place so special that you never want to leave.

Mark Yacavone · 05-24-2022, 10:33 PM

Hola! I don't know who views this thread, but if you do, please say hello here. Thanks

Long overdue two-fer with Rick Roberts...another player in the early 70's country rock , or Alt Country genre
Rick joined The Flying Burrito Brothers third album, which happens to be one of the finest ever, during that period.
Rick's song COLORADO followed the opening cut, Merle Haggard's White Line Fever, and the album glides along from there. (Later covered by Linda Ronstadt)

A few years later Rick formed the band Firefall which ex Byrds drummer, Michael Clarke... You might remember this one :

Superpro · 05-25-2022, 10:40 AM

Here's a good Firefall tune:

05-07-2022, 01:21 PM	#1
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,832 Likes: 2,926 Liked 5,142 Times in 1,963 Posts	Re: Musical Tastes We recently found out that REM's Superman was a cover song by the Clique from the late, late 60's. Here we have The Clique covering a Tommy James song, who's signature sound is all over it. This song was al over the radio when it came out, but it seems the oldies stations have completely forgot it. We're bringing it back here...;-) __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

05-08-2022, 11:27 AM	#2
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,832 Likes: 2,926 Liked 5,142 Times in 1,963 Posts	Re: Musical Tastes ;-) __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

05-08-2022, 12:55 PM	#3
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Musical Tastes

05-10-2022, 04:15 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,832 Likes: 2,926 Liked 5,142 Times in 1,963 Posts	Re: Musical Tastes Happy 78th Birthday to RICHIE FURAY, singer/songwriter/guitarist for Buffalo Springfield and Poco. (Born: May 9, 1944) 🎶🎸 Probably my favorite Springfield song... __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

05-17-2022, 10:05 PM	#5
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,832 Likes: 2,926 Liked 5,142 Times in 1,963 Posts	Re: Musical Tastes The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” was issued May 16, 1966. Upon release 56 years ago it was met with across the board critical acclaim and somewhat of an indifference from fans. There were hints of things to come from the previous year on side 2 of “The Beach Boys Today,” as Wilson’s songs were lushly arranged and uniquely more sophisticated than the surf and car days. But “Pet Sounds” was the full monty with strings, orchestration and achingly beautiful melodies. In many ways it’s as contemporary today as it was upon its release in 1966. McCartney in particular was moved to bring the Beatles into a sonic playground that would rival “Pet Sounds” while recording “Pepper.” He also thought “God Only Knows” the ultimate work in contemporary music. Not many pop songs of the era, if any, began with an accordion and gradually introduced clarinets, flutes, French horn, sleigh bells,strings and an assortment of orchestral oddities. For me the star of the show is Carl Wilson whose lead vocal is enough to put you in a place so special that you never want to leave. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers Last edited by Mark Yacavone; 05-17-2022 at 11:11 PM.

05-24-2022, 10:33 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,832 Likes: 2,926 Liked 5,142 Times in 1,963 Posts	Re: Musical Tastes Hola! I don't know who views this thread, but if you do, please say hello here. Thanks Long overdue two-fer with Rick Roberts...another player in the early 70's country rock , or Alt Country genre Rick joined The Flying Burrito Brothers third album, which happens to be one of the finest ever, during that period. Rick's song COLORADO followed the opening cut, Merle Haggard's White Line Fever, and the album glides along from there. (Later covered by Linda Ronstadt) A few years later Rick formed the band Firefall which ex Byrds drummer, Michael Clarke... You might remember this one : __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

05-25-2022, 10:40 AM	#7
Superpro Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 115 Likes: 79 Liked 105 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Musical Tastes Here's a good Firefall tune:

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