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Burro (He/Haw)
09-25-2023, 11:01am
The Beach Boys thread caused me to recalled a song I hate with fire of a thousand suns; "Kokomo." And Kokomo led me directly to another one I hate; "We Built This City."
The Beach Boys were always bubble gum anyway. Good bubblegum in many cases but bubblegum nonetheless.
But "We Built This City?" From Grace Slick? The same Grace Slick that was gonna dose Nixon and gave us "White Rabbit?"
Both of these songs were awful but which is worse?
Onebadcad
09-25-2023, 11:30am
Both suck, but the biggest loser in the history of music, iMO, is the black-eyed fools.
All there songs suck, but igaf could have been written by a kindergartener.
Nothing gonna stop us now is equally bad compared to wbtc.
GTOguy
09-25-2023, 11:43am
The Jefferson Airplane and Starship had some good tunes, 'We Built This City" was the worst tune they ever did. I can't imagine a cover band based on that song.
But then, I never figured out why people like Europe, Dio, or Iron Maiden, either.
And Pink Floyd sucks balls. They sucked then, and they suck now. And don't get me started about Rush. Jesus. Total crap.
Corey_68
09-25-2023, 11:47am
And Pink Floyd sucks balls. They sucked then, and they suck now. And don't get me started about Rush. Jesus. Total crap.
The other day guy at the mall was going on and on to his friend about how Pink Floyd sucks, then I noticed he had a Nickelback shirt on.
That's when I new he was mentally ill.
Taurus
09-25-2023, 11:50am
Starship sold out with "We built this city", nothing more than a pop promo piece.
Taurus
09-25-2023, 11:52am
The Jefferson Airplane and Starship had some good tunes, 'We Built This City" was the worst tune they ever did. I can't imagine a cover band based on that song.
But then, I never figured out why people like Europe, Dio, or Iron Maiden, either.
And Pink Floyd sucks balls. They sucked then, and they suck now. And don't get me started about Rush. Jesus. Total crap.
One of the best live cuts ever recorded.
https://youtu.be/7kWl-ZGMwkQ?si=kaGFFYhv6jmafTD4
Foreigner is the worse bad of all times, everything sounds overproduced and the same. Same with the Dave Matthews Band.
GTOguy
09-25-2023, 11:52am
Starship sold out with "We built this city", nothing more than a pop promo piece.
Agreed. Kind of like the biggest song today, 'Flowers' by Miley Sirus. I can't recall a worse song anywhere, by anyone. Absolutely insipid. :seasix:
At the end of the day it all is…meh.
Yeah, some of it is incredible musical talent. And I can appreciate that. I admit that often I’ll hear a song and it may remind me of a time in life from the past. But I’m not spending any money or investing any effort on any of it.
At this point in life it’s just background noise.
Anjdog2003
09-25-2023, 12:32pm
Bon Jovi /thread
The Jefferson Airplane and Starship had some good tunes, 'We Built This City" was the worst tune they ever did. I can't imagine a cover band based on that song.
But then, I never figured out why people like Europe, Dio, or Iron Maiden, either.
And Pink Floyd sucks balls. They sucked then, and they suck now. And don't get me started about Rush. Jesus. Total crap.
You should have just stopped with the first paragraph, because shit went off the rails quickly after that. Europe? I mean, not the greatest hair band, not the worst. All else listed.....classics. If you had thrown in Yes, Boston, the Alan Parson's Project and Genesis, you'd have a well rounded "best of the best" list.
As to Jefferson Airplane and their subsequent iterations, they had plenty of material that was way better than "We Built this City," which wasn't a horrible song, but was so overplayed, it became friggin' annoying as heck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJCuB-uhNgM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-C9pUGszsw
And of course White Rabbit stands the test of time, too.
The Beach Boys are fine for a nostalgia trip, I wasn't ever a huge fan, didn't hate them, either.
Steve_R
09-25-2023, 12:41pm
The Jefferson Airplane and Starship had some good tunes, 'We Built This City" was the worst tune they ever did. I can't imagine a cover band based on that song.
But then, I never figured out why people like Europe, Dio, or Iron Maiden, either.
And Pink Floyd sucks balls. They sucked then, and they suck now. And don't get me started about Rush. Jesus. Total crap.
It's about time you come out of the closet and admit you like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.
Don Rickles
09-25-2023, 12:45pm
It's about time you come out of the closet and admit you like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.
You forgot Boy George and George Michael....:yesnod:
Steve_R
09-25-2023, 12:49pm
You forgot Boy George and George Michael....:yesnod:
GTOguy likes them too? That probably means he has everything Wham ever did. :yesnod:
One of the best live cuts ever recorded.
https://youtu.be/7kWl-ZGMwkQ?si=kaGFFYhv6jmafTD4
Foreigner is the worse bad of all times, everything sounds overproduced and the same. Same with the Dave Matthews Band.
I thanked your post, then removed it when I saw you had besmirched Foreigner. WTF? :toetap:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzjg4v7bd1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQoURkhD7b0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK6jKL2qWxo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySb1f9zWJkQ
And that's all before we get to Foreigner 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBgNh0s3Bmw
Foreigner 4 was one of those albums EVERYONE was listening to....the stoners, the rednecks, the bubblegum pop kids, the football team, band geeks...EVERYONE.
Foreigner 4 is right up there with the first album from Boston, Asia's first album, Def Leppard's Pyromania etc.
Foreigner WAS AOR (album oriented rock). They literally were the genre.
It's about time you come out of the closet and admit you like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.
Pretty sure Giraffe (He/Him) came out in another thread and admitted to being a belieber, but he didn't like talking about it. I mean, I wouldn't really want to talk about it either, if that was me, frankly.
NTTAWWT
Onebadcad
09-25-2023, 1:00pm
One of the best live cuts ever recorded.
https://youtu.be/7kWl-ZGMwkQ?si=kaGFFYhv6jmafTD4
Not bad, but this one is up there for live performances.
The drum solo by Grohl, starting at 5:17, is unparalleled.
RIP Taylor!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSv01NoY0oU
Not bad, but this one is up there for live performances.
The drum solo by Grohl, starting at 5:17, is unparalleled.
RIP Taylor!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSv01NoY0oU
Not a fan of the Foo, but I have to give them credit for this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gUn6dQHMk0
Not bad, but this one is up there for live performances.
The drum solo by Grohl, starting at 5:17, is unparalleled.
RIP Taylor!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSv01NoY0oU
Yes, it is extremely strong. Here's another of the greatest live performances captured. Gary Brooker's voice was amazing up until the end.
https://youtu.be/St6jyEFe5WM?si=6aDMc9wiYNNhn61E
Screw Steve_R and screw Don Rickles. :kick:
Steve_R
09-25-2023, 6:00pm
Screw Steve_R and screw Don Rickles. :kick:
Go listen to your Elton John collection and chill out. :kimblair:
Go listen to your Elton John collection and chill out. :kimblair:
I have none of that. But plenty of other vinyl. Maybe I'll spin some Allman Brothers or Tony Joe White or even Standells. :)
Don Rickles
09-25-2023, 6:17pm
Go listen to your Elton John collection and chill out. :kimblair:
Liberace and Merv Griffin get him all hot and bothered!:yesnod:
I have none of that. But plenty of other vinyl. Maybe I'll spin some Allman Brothers or Tony Joe White or even Standells. :)
Beyond the bubble gum hits like Philadelphia Freedom, and Crocodile Rock, this is a legitimately great double album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p_xAToFzck&list=PLUyhoB9KsCSIAP4zZ4ie2r-MkkEfyKphQ
Guy is talented. I saw him play under the St. Louis Arch.
Steve_R
09-25-2023, 6:31pm
Liberace and Merv Griffin get him all hot and bothered!:yesnod:
That may explain his obsession with YadKareNNN.
And another good Elton tune...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWrzhWnzhAs
Just stumbled across some bubblegum Eagles too...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBleCTFmoNQ
markids77
09-25-2023, 7:52pm
You guys are all forgetting the absolute worst of all time...
ABBA. (sorry Larry!!!) No other band makes me want to puke listening to EVERY SONG.
Steve_R
09-25-2023, 7:55pm
You guys are all forgetting the absolute worst of all time...
ABBA. (sorry Larry!!!) No other band makes me want to puke listening to EVERY SONG.
OMG, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ABBA. Bestest band EVER! :yesnod:
VatorMan
09-25-2023, 7:57pm
All of the big bands want a $ hit. Singing and playing niche doesn’t pay the bills.Pop songs do. AKA Y&T “Summertime Girls.”
I lived in SF during that period and all bands were trying Pop songs-from Eddie Money to Rush.
Louie Detroit
09-25-2023, 8:01pm
OMG, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ABBA. Bestest band EVER! :yesnod:
There's a word for guys who don't dig ABBA, it begins with QU and ends with EER.
markids77
09-25-2023, 8:09pm
There's a word for guys who don't dig ABBA, it begins with QU and ends with EER.
They leave me cold. I'll take Grace Slick FTW.
Steve_R
09-25-2023, 8:09pm
They don’t look anything like that now.
markids77
09-25-2023, 8:10pm
They don’t look anything like that now.
Neither do we.... but we were indeed all young back then.
Louie Detroit
09-25-2023, 8:16pm
They leave me cold. I'll take Grace Slick FTW.
Grace was a smoke show in her day but the drugs and booze took a heavy toll.
Steve_R
09-25-2023, 8:17pm
:leaving:
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Anjdog2003
09-25-2023, 8:41pm
There's a word for guys who don't dig ABBA, it begins with QU and ends with EER.
No there is a word for guys that did like Abba. Homo, fruit pie, have no understanding of music, spent too long in the Marines. And also went to Barry Manilow concerts with their partners. :yesnod:
Louie Detroit
09-25-2023, 8:44pm
:leaving:
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Would still do. I ain't no spring chicken myself.
Steve_R
09-25-2023, 8:49pm
Would still do. I ain't no spring chicken myself.
The second one (former brunette) would beat you with her cane she needs to walk.
Louie Detroit
09-25-2023, 8:51pm
The second one (former brunette) would beat you with her cane she needs to walk.
Don't kink shame my homie. Still would.
Steve_R
09-25-2023, 8:53pm
Don't kink shame my homie. Still would.
:lol:
I wouldn’t.
Louie Detroit
09-25-2023, 8:54pm
No there is a word for guys that did like Abba. Homo, fruit pie, have no understanding of music, spent too long in the Marines. And also went to Barry Manilow concerts with their partners. :yesnod:
F that noise, no homo no Barely Maninoff.
Louie Detroit
09-25-2023, 10:23pm
Like a screen door in a hurricane.
SurfnSun
09-26-2023, 7:42am
The OLD is strong in this thread.
My wife was a Beach Boys fan since she was a youngster before I knew her,
so I voted WBTC sux more.
Last week I was throwing out old shit that had sat in the basement,
unopened, from when we moved into our new house 40 years ago
(did I mention she NEVER threw anything out?).
Anyway, I box I had opened containd maybe 200 45 rpm records, plus
20 or so LP albums. The top one was a Beach Boys LP from the 60s.
Threw them all out. Kind of regret it now, probably worth some $$, but I
don't want to deal with it right now.
I know I have at least another 100 LPs down there, from the early 70s thru mid 80s. Some day I'll go thru them and see if they're worth anything.
R&R (now classic rock), Elvis, more beach boys, even Frank Sinatra :willy:
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