Since learning of Shane MacGowan's death , I've struggled to pin down my three favourite Pogues songs.
Been thinking of a thread like this for a while , where you list your three favourite songs by a band/singer , then the absolute best of those three.
Then after a few days/a week or so , someone can select another band, and we go again.
So , let's start with The Pogues. List your three favourite songs of theirs, then highlight your absolute favourite .
*********ALREADY DONE**********
The Pogues
Beatles
R.E.M
U2
Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
Neil Young
Eric Clapton
Queen
Nirvana
Oasis
Prince
Cranberries
Enya
AC/DC
Fleetwood Mac
Michael Jackson
Elvis Presley
Elton John
Madonna
Led Zeppelin
Pink Floyd
Thin Lizzy
Buddy Holly
Billy Joel
Eagles
Bob Marley
Eminem
Madness
Whitney Houston
Bruce Springsteen
Abba
Guns n Roses
INXS
The Bee Gees
Meat Loaf
One Hit Wonders
The Jam
Blur
The Smiths
The Dubliners
Status Quo
Bon Jovi
The Wolfe Tones
Coldplay
David Bowie
Simple Minds
Johnny Cash
Phil Collins
******NEXT UP******
Simon & Garfunkel
Neil Diamond
Dire Straits
The Clash
Body of An American
Rainy Night in Soho
Fairytale
Fairytale tops my list
Probably "Thousands Are Sailing" as the absolute favourite.
The other two would be "The Irish Rover" and "Turkish Song Of The Damned"
1 Thousands Are Sailing
2 Rainy Night in Soho
3 A Pair of Brown Eyes
Sickbed of Cuchulainn
The Body of an American
Sally MacLennane
Streams of Whiskey
A rainy night in Soho
The Old Main Drag
Honorable Mentions:
Fiesta
The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
Excluding Fairytale which I hope will finally be made a Christmas #1.
The Broad Majestic Shannon
A Rainy Night in Soho
Summer in Siam
Misty Morning Albert Bridge
Broad Majestic Shannon
White City
But that's just today. Could be 3 others next week. So many to choose from.
1. Fairytale of New York
2. Misty Morning, Albert Bridge
3. Rainy Night in Soho
To be honest, there are a dozen or more I could have included in there. So many great tunes
Rainy night in soho
Sunnyside of the street
Sickbed of cuchulainn
Also love Tuesday Morning even though it was without Shane
Fairytale of New York
Thousands Are Sailing
Broad Majestic Shannon / Rainy Night In Soho .. just can't decide.
A Rainy Night in Soho
The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn
And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda
(Rainy night in Soho will always be there but I find eagle up tomorrow and change the other two for any of 15 or 20 more. Body of an American. A pair of brown eyes. Sally maclennane. London girl. Fairytale. Misty. Any of them.)
Sally MacLenanne
Sickbed of Cuchulainn
Streams of whiskey
Thousands
Brown Eyes
Misty Morning
I reject the premise. There can't be only three.
That said...
Haunted by the Ghost was never my favorite song at the time, but by God it's impossible to listen to it now without shedding a tear.
The Irish Rover
Haunted
Fairytale
ask me again in 5 mins and it will change but
Broad Majestic Shannon
Sickbed
Boys from the county hell
1. The Sick Bred of Cuchulainn
2. A Rainy Night in Soho
3. Boys from the County Hell
in that order
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on November 30, 2023, 09:01:46 PMMisty Morning Albert Bridge
Broad Majestic Shannon
White City
But that's just today. Could be 3 others next week. So many to choose from.
Already Boys from the County Hell and Young Ned of the Hill could replace any of them.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on December 01, 2023, 11:18:49 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on November 30, 2023, 09:01:46 PMMisty Morning Albert Bridge
Broad Majestic Shannon
White City
But that's just today. Could be 3 others next week. So many to choose from.
Already Boys from the County Hell and Young Ned of the Hill could replace any of them.
Yup , already I'm thinking of Sunnyside of the street, Waltzing Matilda, White city and Lullaby of London . I could go on and on...
Tbh though, I'd struggle here if it was the top 10 Pogues songs
While I prefer his original songs, for a cover I'd go with Shane's version of Gerry Rafferty's "Her Father Didn't Like Me anyway". His rendition of the last line had me in stitches.
Curiosity made me do it.
3 points for first choice
2 points for second choice
1 point for third choice
Soho 18
Sickbed 13
Thousands 11
Fairytale 10
Broad majestic 9
Albert Bridge 6
Irish Rover 5
Sally Mac Lennane 4
Streams of Whiskey 4
Brown eyes 3
Others 1 and 2
1 Thousands are Sailing
2 Broad Majestic Shannon
3 Brown Eyes
I was shocked by the number of people I'd met over the weekend didn't know Shane was born and reared in England..
Surely this was common knowledge.
Quote from: johnnycool on December 04, 2023, 12:27:48 PMI was shocked by the number of people I'd met over the weekend didn't know Shane was born and reared in England..
Surely this was common knowledge.
Not only common knowledge, to an extent that was the whole point of the group. They were able to relate a very different way of being Irish to one that most of us would be/would have been familiar with. It also exposed them to their punk and varying folk influences. Anyone know what the punk scene was like in clonmel in the early to mid 70s?!
sickbed
sally mac
brown eyes
Quote from: johnnycool on December 04, 2023, 12:27:48 PMI was shocked by the number of people I'd met over the weekend didn't know Shane was born and reared in England..
Surely this was common knowledge.
Yes - but what I DIDN'T know was that he was from a pretty middle class background, and was sent to a fee-paying primary school, and the 'rather posh' Westminster secondary school (from which he was expelled, I think).
1. Sally Mac
2. Haunted
3. Brown eyes
Thousands
Haunted
brown eyes
I think Haunted was just Shane , not the Pogues
It's also on The Popes first album, so maybe a tricky one...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1PUm3yANeg
Haunted was done originally by The Pogues with Cait O'Riordan doing co-vocals for the Sid And Nancy original soundtrack.
I always thought the re-recording was pointless, as it virtually mimicked the original, and I much rather Cait's vocals.
Looking back at various Pogues, Popes and solo stuff from Shane the last week. He really was floating the last 35 years. There is a clip from Pinkpop 1995 and it's one of the saddest things you'd ever see, he is completely out of it and has to be helped off stage.
I had almost forgot the damage that drink and drugs had done to him. There was always a sadness when you seen him intermittently over the last couple of decades. Each viewing he became more ghostly.
Because of his genius and popularity he got the opportunity to hang in there past his sell by date and was often recycled, reinvented and abused.
Drink was the making and taking of Shane.
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 05, 2023, 12:51:23 AMLooking back at various Pogues, Popes and solo stuff from Shane the last week. He really was floating the last 35 years. There is a clip from Pinkpop 1995 and it's one of the saddest things you'd ever see, he is completely out of it and has to be helped off stage.
I had almost forgot the damage that drink and drugs had done to him. There was always a sadness when you seen him intermittently over the last couple of decades. Each viewing he became more ghostly.
Because of his genius and popularity he got the opportunity to hang in there past his sell by date and was often recycled, reinvented and abused.
Drink was the making and taking of Shane.
hard to argue with this. That said, I enjoyed the majority of the times I seen him live. Either with the pogues in their Christmas shows or with the popes. I do wish had seen the pogues in their 80s hey day though.
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 04, 2023, 10:10:00 PMHaunted was done originally by The Pogues with Cait O'Riordan doing co-vocals for the Sid And Nancy original soundtrack.
I always thought the re-recording was pointless, as it virtually mimicked the original, and I much rather Cait's vocals.
Haunted is a great song , but I just can't tolerate Sinead O' Connor's voice on it
I do like Cait O'Riordan singing on 'I'm a man you don't meet everyday' though.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FJt4y4fH938&pp=ygUpcG9ndWVzIGknbSBhIG1hbiB5b3UgZG9uJ3QgbWVldCBldmVyeWRheSA%3D
Did Shane leave The Pogues or did the group just split up?
Quote from: marty34 on December 05, 2023, 06:14:49 PMDid Shane leave The Pogues or did the group just split up?
From what i remember the lads told him to go. His reply was some like ''
What took ye so long?''.
They had to be getting pissed off of Shane not turning up for gigs or in a state that he was not able to perform.
When Shane was asked about the difference in being in The Pogues and The Popes. Shane said the Pogues was a democracy, the Popes is a dictatordhip.
Although it's not a Shane MacGowan song, I really liked Tuesday Morning.
shanes had some send off
a proper mass
jeez if every mass was like that i might go back
Jaysus we love an oul funeral in Ireland. What a send off. Legend
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on December 08, 2023, 06:31:50 PMJaysus we love an oul funeral in Ireland. What a send off. Legend
Been watching clips on Twitter. Some show. A proper celebration of someone's life with a wee bit of anarchy thrown in. I'd say there was/is some session after.
Had a Pogues night . Sat listening to a lot of their stuff in memory of Shane
The lyrics , man, just genius. Poetic, heartwarming , sad, patriotic, life-affirming, passionate, melancholic... the lot. he has left an incredible legacy
Yeats is dead 84 years. I really like some of his poems. He'll still be remembered in another 84 years. So will Shane MacGowan.
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 05, 2023, 04:26:48 PMQuote from: From the Bunker on December 04, 2023, 10:10:00 PMHaunted was done originally by The Pogues with Cait O'Riordan doing co-vocals for the Sid And Nancy original soundtrack.
I always thought the re-recording was pointless, as it virtually mimicked the original, and I much rather Cait's vocals.
Haunted is a great song , but I just can't tolerate Sinead O' Connor's voice on it
I do like Cait O'Riordan singing on 'I'm a man you don't meet everyday' though.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FJt4y4fH938&pp=ygUpcG9ndWVzIGknbSBhIG1hbiB5b3UgZG9uJ3QgbWVldCBldmVyeWRheSA%3D
Other way round for me.
Lisa O'Neil did a great job on Fairytale of New York today
Don't think anyone has mentioned it yet, but(after a few nights listening to The Pogues), I find myself singing snatches from the wonderful Lullaby of London.
The old main drag
Broad Majestic Shannon
Still trying to figure out the 3rd
Thought I'd let the Pogues discussion run until Shane's birthday yesterday . Discussion seemed to have stalled anyway.
Next up... THE BEATLES (as they're back recently)
Your top 3 songs
Let's hear them........
OK, I'll go.
Here comes the sun
Let It Be
Ob la Di, ob la da
Hard days night
Hey Jude
Yesterday
In My Life
Norwegian Wood
Two of Us
In my life
Two of us
Yesterday
Octopus's Garden
Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Don't Let Me Down
Wrote this in another thread. I like a lot of Beatles songs but only In My Life features on any playlists. What a tune. Timeless compared to so much of their work.
1. In My Life
2. Something
3. You've Got to Hide your Love Away.
Don't like the Beatles.
Quote from: jcpen on December 26, 2023, 10:02:05 PMDon't like the Beatles.
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In my life
Hey Jude
But stuck with choosing my third, it's between
Yesterday and Don't let me down
Quote from: jcpen on December 26, 2023, 10:02:05 PMDon't like the Beatles.
What bands do you like out of curiosity ?
Tomorrow Never Knows
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Day Tripper
Album: Revolver. Masterpiece
Let it be
Hey Jude
Does "Imagine" count?
Quote from: RedHand88 on December 27, 2023, 12:45:13 AMLet it be
Hey Jude
Does "Imagine" count?
Nah, sure that's a Lennon solo
In my Life seems to be a clear winner so far
Not a specific single song, but that run of short songs towards the end of Abbey Road are just fantastic as a group.
She came in through the bathroom window, Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight etc.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on December 26, 2023, 08:55:52 PMQuote from: weareros on December 26, 2023, 08:53:33 PMIn My Life
Norwegian Wood
Two of Us
Close...
In My Life
Norwegian Wood
Here Comes the Sun
Good shout. Hard job to distil into 3 songs. Lennon was my favourite Beatle but my top 2 favourite songs were probably George's best two creations.
Here comes the sun
Something
In my life
Others would be Two of us, blackbird, here there and everywhere, across the universe
One by each. Sorry Ringo.
Golden Slumbers
I Me Mine
I'm Only Sleeping
Quote from: J70 on December 28, 2023, 08:03:55 PMNot a specific single song, but that run of short songs towards the end of Abbey Road are just fantastic as a group.
She came in through the bathroom window, Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight etc.
Golden Slumbers runs straight into Carry That Weight so can I take that as one? ;)
While my guitar gently weeps
Daytripper
In my life
I Saw Her Standing There
You're Going to Lose That Girl
Twist and Shout (I know)
I much preferred their early stuff.
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 29, 2023, 11:07:06 AMI Saw Her Standing There
You're Going to Lose That Girl
Twist and Shout (I know)
I much preferred their early stuff.
That one only really works when Ferris Bueller "sings" it
Enjoy the hits but the rest abit M'eh really.
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 29, 2023, 12:59:18 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on December 29, 2023, 11:07:06 AMI Saw Her Standing There
You're Going to Lose That Girl
Twist and Shout (I know)
I much preferred their early stuff.
That one only really works when Ferris Bueller "sings" it
;D
This performance kills it though.
https://youtu.be/eXvGbWO_DIk?si=TO63p4fuBEd8ilMR
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 29, 2023, 02:16:15 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on December 29, 2023, 12:59:18 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on December 29, 2023, 11:07:06 AMI Saw Her Standing There
You're Going to Lose That Girl
Twist and Shout (I know)
I much preferred their early stuff.
That one only really works when Ferris Bueller "sings" it
;D
This performance kills it though.
https://youtu.be/eXvGbWO_DIk?si=TO63p4fuBEd8ilMR
Nah, nothing tops Ferris...
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 29, 2023, 01:09:56 PMEnjoy the hits but the rest abit M'eh really.
Strange statement as there were soooo many hits
Great Beatles viewing tonight on BBC2
MY 3
Hey Jude
Here Comes the Sun
Across the Universe
Strawberry Fields Forever
Hey Jude
Come Together
Beatles discussion seems to have dried up.
How about.....
R.E.M.
Quote from: AustinPowers on January 19, 2024, 10:59:50 PMBeatles discussion seems to have dried up.
How about.....
R.E.M.
Perfect Circle, E-bow the letter, Good Advices.
That could change umpteen times week by week, there are an awful lot of contenders.
Perfect Circle is untouchable, though.
Quote from: AustinPowers on January 19, 2024, 10:59:50 PMBeatles discussion seems to have dried up.
How about.....
R.E.M.
Ah... been listening to them a good bit recently.
Not really a fan. I think there are only 3 I (kind of) like, so here they are:
Radio Free Europe
Superman
End of the World
Actually, The One I Love is good too. So any 3 of those 4 for me.
Nightswimming
Strange Currencies
Texarkana
Orange Crush
Fall on Me
It's The End Of The World...
Strange Currencies
Country Feedback
E-Bow the letter
Strange Currencies
Orange Crush
Everybody Hurts
Find The River
Nightswimming
Shiny Happy People
Going to leave these ones here , as I could change my mind Tomorrow
Near wild heaven
Daysleeper
The great beyond
Rockville
Imitation of life
Strange currencies
Sitting still was a great workout song
Wendell Gee
Find the River with its very confusing father son dialogue
As of this morning...
Drive
Orange Crush
Nightswimming
1. World Leader Pretend
2. Cuyahoga
3. Electolite
in that order
REM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Quote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Not everyone likes the Beatles either , but it was difficult not to include them given their. back catalogue. We can't please everyone
We might do Steps or Westlife sometime though , if that would interest you? ;)
Quote from: AustinPowers on January 20, 2024, 11:07:55 AMQuote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Not everyone likes the Beatles either , but it was difficult not to include them given their. back catalogue. We can't please everyone
We might do Steps or Westlife sometime though , if that would interest you? ;)
I know, I know.
But in soccer terms, this thread has gone from naming the best 3 League of Ireland players, taken an interesting jump to ask for nominations for the best 3 Liverpool players, then for some peculiar reason has now settled into requesting the best Sheffield Wednesday players ever.
It's Chris Waddle by the way lol.
I think REM would more highly rated than Sheffield Wednesday although I do agree with your Waddle assessment. Keane would be the LoI's best, Dalgish Liverpool's.
Nightswimming
Losing My Religion
Sidewinder sleeps 2nite
Rockville
Everybody hurts
Crush with eyeliner
REM are one of the bands that everyone of our generation knew that none of our kids know.
Massive Attack are the same.
Quote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Anyone that was at Slane in 95 to see REM knows how good they were, one of the best gigs inwas ever at. Everybody hurts was amazing. With campfires lit at the back. Long beofre mobile phones. I've seen them a few times. Great band with great songs.
Quote from: snoopdog on January 20, 2024, 12:29:32 PMQuote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Anyone that was at Slane in 95 to see REM knows how good they were, one of the best gigs inwas ever at. Everybody hurts was amazing. With campfires lit at the back. Long beofre mobile phones. I've seen them a few times. Great band with great songs.
Supported that day by Oasis.
Quote from: Niall Quinn on January 20, 2024, 04:57:35 AMSitting still was a great workout song
Wendell Gee
Find the River with its very confusing father son dialogue
I'd have Wendell Gee too. First REM song I heard when Dave Fanning played it in 1985, saw them support U2 in Croker that year, too.
Stand
Wendell Gee
Losing My Religion
Quote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Your opinion of course, which is balls of course! ;D a great band who done it on their own terms
Quote from: snoopdog on January 20, 2024, 12:30:09 PMQuote from: snoopdog on January 20, 2024, 12:29:32 PMQuote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Anyone that was at Slane in 95 to see REM knows how good they were, one of the best gigs inwas ever at. Everybody hurts was amazing. With campfires lit at the back. Long beofre mobile phones. I've seen them a few times. Great band with great songs.
Supported that day by Oasis.
Quote from: Ronnie on January 20, 2024, 09:56:18 PMQuote from: snoopdog on January 20, 2024, 12:30:09 PMQuote from: snoopdog on January 20, 2024, 12:29:32 PMQuote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Anyone that was at Slane in 95 to see REM knows how good they were, one of the best gigs inwas ever at. Everybody hurts was amazing. With campfires lit at the back. Long beofre mobile phones. I've seen them a few times. Great band with great songs.
Supported that day by Oasis.
I was at this gig too. Legendary
Orange Crush
Nightswimming
The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight
Honorable:
All the Way to Reno.
Quote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Can I +1 this twice.
Monotone. Boring.
Quote from: trailer on January 24, 2024, 12:51:37 PMQuote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Can I +1 this twice.
Monotone. Boring.
Can I +1 this thrice?
Boring boring band
Philomena could be up next to accommodate youse
Quote from: trailer on January 24, 2024, 12:51:37 PMQuote from: thewobbler on January 20, 2024, 11:02:33 AMREM don't deserve this thread.
Anodyne, dull, instantly forgettable. Remove their entire catalogue from the annals of music and nothing changes.
Can I +1 this twice.
Monotone. Boring.
They kickstarted an entire generation of Alternative Rock. It could be argued they were the biggest band in the world for most of a decade in the radio chart era, had the biggest record contract (at the time), could sell out any stadium (and frequently did), wrote some absolute bangers. Nirvana burned bright and burned out. Pixies, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, maybe all more enjoyable listens with bigger block buster albums - but none of them (maybe PJ with their longevity) were as big as REM in their prime - in the Alternative space. It took Oasis to over take them (this is my opinion).
Saw them in the NEC Birmingham around 20 years ago. Never saw a band and particularly Stype be as disinterested and just go through the motions. Quite liked them at the time but find them dull enough now looking back.
Nightswimming
Man on the Moon
Shiny happy people
Sidewinder
Yeah I put 4. Fight me 😜
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 25, 2024, 09:02:50 AMNightswimming
Man on the Moon
Shiny happy people
Sidewinder
Yeah I put 4. Fight me 😜
No. Everybody hurts.
Orange crush and Nightswimming leading the way on this one
Love REM.
End of the world
Near wild heaven
Fall on me
R.E.M. talk seems to have dried up
Any recommendations on who to do next?
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 01, 2024, 11:08:43 AMR.E.M. talk seems to have dried up
Any recommendations on who to do next?
David Bowie. Elvis. Christy Moore. U2.
And for pure cringeworthiness, Garth Brooks could be an entertaining read.
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 01, 2024, 11:08:43 AMR.E.M. talk seems to have dried up
Any recommendations on who to do next?
Agnostic Front
Victim in Pain
Blind Justice
Power
Great first two albums!
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 01, 2024, 11:08:43 AMR.E.M. talk seems to have dried up
Any recommendations on who to do next?
Just like the band and their music which is never played anymore. Hopefully it gets deleted.
Quote from: time ticking away on January 25, 2024, 09:00:35 PMLove REM.
End of the world
Near wild heaven
Fall on me
Fall On Me. Anything on Life's Rich Pageant, their best album by far IMO.
Near Wild Heaven excellent, rare Mike Mills lead vocal.
Shaking Through on Murmur
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on February 01, 2024, 12:18:05 PMVictim in Pain
Blind Justice
Power
Great first two albums!
Knew I couldnt be the only hardcore/punk fan. Just seeing your user name, should have known haha
World Leader Pretend
Talk about the Passion
Strange Currencies
Great wee chat. I don't post often but this has made me listen to a number of tunes I had forgotten about.
Really don't like REM for some reason though.
Time for another?
Blame The Wobbler for this one. It was his idea ;D
Let's have your top three.......
U2
I Will Follow
The Unforgettable Fire
The Wanderer (w Johnny Cash)
I Will Follow [the most lucrative tax dodging regime]
Bad [Khamas]
Where the Streets Have No Name [or buildings if its Gaza]
One
Angel of Harlem
All I want is you
Red Hill Mining Town
One
In a Little While
Sometimes you cant make it on your own
Pride
One
One
Bad
Pride
Bad
One
Streets have No Name
The Unforgettable Fire
With or Without You
Even better than the real thing
I really struggled to name three . I used to be a big U2 fan and have a few of their albums , but I haven't listened to any in over 20 years. My music tastes have changed , and I've come to the conclusion that U2 really aren't that great.
There was one where in the video Bono is singing and this guy comes on stage and cuts his head off with a chainsaw and holds up his decapitated head in the air and the f**ker is still singing.
Or was that a sweet sweet dream I had...
Wouldn't be a U2 fan but can appreciate that if Bono had have endured an unfortunate accident after Rattle and Hum, it would have been a tidy back catalogue.
1. Running to Stand Still
2. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
3. Angel of Harlem.
3.
Sort of homecoming
Gloria
Bad
Sunday bloody Sunday
Still haven't found what I'm looking for
Streets have No Name
Some massive albums in 1987 - The Joshua Tree, Appetite, Sign O The Times, Bad...
3 from The Joshua Tree
1. Red Hill Minning Town
2. Running to Stand Still
3. Streets
Angel of Harlem.
Out of Contol(live)
That's it.
One tree hill
Wild horses
Homecoming
This is definitely one of my favourites
https://twitter.com/TadhgHickey/status/1758233992099217422?t=nM_ftpL7o3HuYEVyw58O9w&s=19
Well.....The U2 chat dried up very quickly .
Are we done with them already?
One
Streets have no name
Van Diemens Land for a curveball lol
Bad
Angel of Harlem
Miracle Drug
Quote from: Ronnie on February 22, 2024, 07:38:14 PMBad
Angel of Harlem
Miracle Drug
Miracle drug quality track
Silver and Gold
Pride
Desire
Was a fan... Cant listen to them anymore. Loved them for a long time, but cant cope with them anymore. I can live with or without them...
Mofo
Where the Streets..
Pride
Enjoyed the 2 part Free State podcast on Bono, 'And God gave his only son Bono...'
Any recommendations for the next band/singer?
U2 talk seems to have dried up
Someone iconic - Bowie, Elvis, Dylan, Cohen, Queen, Stones?
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 29, 2024, 10:15:37 PMAny recommendations for the next band/singer?
U2 talk seems to have dried up
Boy, still haven't found what you were looking for?
Running to a stand still
Red Hill mining town
Bad, the Live aid version
Red Hill Mining Town
Lemon
Discothèque
Having a favourite U2 song is like having a favourite type of death.
The third last song they release
The second last song they release
And my absolute favourite, the very last song they release, before Bongo, The Hedge and the two spare pricks fcuk off forever
Quote from: trailer on March 02, 2024, 09:47:31 PMHaving a favourite U2 song is like having a favourite type of death.
When yours comes along it'll be the top of the pile ;D
This thread has turned very dark.
Maybe we need a new singer to discuss, before someone takes out a slash hook.
Since you did the beatles maybe it's time for The Rolling Stones?
Quote from: Puckoon on March 04, 2024, 12:20:37 PMSince you did the beatles maybe it's time for The Rolling Stones?
That's a great choice
Sittin' on a Fence
Out of Time
It's All Over Now
Oh... I guess we're doing the Rolling Stones now ...........
Can't abide the Rolling Stones. Jagger's voice, oh god, like a cat squealing
So , I don't even have one favourite song , never mind three.
That was easy.
So many cracking songs, Yes he has a unique voice
Sympathy for the Devil
Paint it Black
And its between, You cant always get what ya want and Wild Horses
Sympathy for the Devil
Can't always get what u want
Gimme Shelter
Sympathy for the Devil
Gimme Shelter
You Can't Always Get What You Want
Basically, what Bennydorano said
Quote from: thewobbler on March 04, 2024, 04:43:55 PMSympathy for the Devil
Gimme Shelter
You Can't Always Get What You Want
Basically, what Bennydorano said
Not a big fan of the Stones, but a shout out for "painted black"
Sympathy for the Devil
Angie
Street fighting man
Start Me Up
Tumbling Dice
Dead Flowers
Angie
Wild horses
You can't always get what you want
Gimme shelter
Brown sugar
Sympathy
Sympathy
Get off of my cloud
19th nervous breakdown
Under My Thumb
Wild Horses
Paint It Black
Sympathy - my all time favourite song
Start me up
Miss you
Gimme shelter just misses out.
Miss You is an interesting one.
I remember back in the 90s, it was looked back on in the music press as almost as an embarrassment, like "what the hell were they thinking?" dabbling in a short term trend like disco.
Then at some point in recent years it became cool again.
I always liked it, especially when I sing it to annoy my kids!
Quote from: lurganblue on March 05, 2024, 09:11:26 AMSympathy - my all time favourite song
Start me up
Miss you
Gimme shelter just misses out.
Likewise. Can take or leave a lot of the rest of it.
Rocks Off
Gimme Shelter
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Sympathy
Paint it Black
Gimme Shelter
JJF to be brought on at the 55 min. mark.
The song at the start of the movie Blow is pretty good too, as is the one that was used in the Serpent series.
Quote from: J70 on March 05, 2024, 12:13:52 PMMiss You is an interesting one.
I remember back in the 90s, it was looked back on in the music press as almost as an embarrassment, like "what the hell were they thinking?" dabbling in a short term trend like disco.
Then at some point in recent years it became cool again.
I always liked it, especially when I sing it to annoy my kids!
I missed the anti disco talk thankfully. Big fan of the emotional rescue album too. Bought it on vinyl recently.
Gimme Shelter
19th Nervous Breakdown
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Mind you Mess It Up and Sweet Sounds of Heaven from the new album really cut the mustard as well
Quote from: NotedObserver on February 22, 2024, 08:18:03 PMQuote from: Ronnie on February 22, 2024, 07:38:14 PMBad
Angel of Harlem
Miracle Drug
Miracle drug quality track
So there are 2 Christopher Nolans.. and this song is about the Irish one..
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on March 05, 2024, 06:50:01 PMGimme Shelter
19th Nervous Breakdown
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Mind you Mess It Up and Sweet Sounds of Heaven from the new album really cut the mustard as well
Yes the new album has a couple of good songs IMO. Whole Wide World is probably my favourite on first few listens.
I haven't listened to their new stuff. I tend to stick with the classics. I must rectify that. The recommendations are noted. Cheers
Are we ready for another band/singer?
Bob Dylan would surely provide a varied response?
Quote from: thewobbler on March 15, 2024, 11:04:13 AMBob Dylan would surely provide a varied response?
Tough one!
Boots of Spanish Leather
Positively 4th Street
Like a Rolling Stone
Quote from: JoG2 on March 15, 2024, 11:12:30 AMQuote from: thewobbler on March 15, 2024, 11:04:13 AMBob Dylan would surely provide a varied response?
Tough one!
Boots of Spanish Leather
Positively 4th Street
Like a Rolling Stone
Oh, we've started....
The top 3 for Dylan could take a while.....
Its all over now baby blue
Blind Willie McTell
With God on our side
Mr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Just like a woman
Hurricane
Blowing in the Wind
Can we include his work with the Travelling Wilbury's? As thankfully he didn't sing all that much with them.
Positively 4th
Hurricane
Masters of War
Quote from: Puckoon on March 15, 2024, 03:09:12 PMCan we include his work with the Travelling Wilbury's? As thankfully he didn't sing all that much with them.
He sang on about 4 songs on Vol 1 and 5 on Vol 3
Idiot Wind
Vision Of Johanna
Like a Rolling Stone
Quote from: JoG2 on March 15, 2024, 03:21:53 PMQuote from: Puckoon on March 15, 2024, 03:09:12 PMCan we include his work with the Travelling Wilbury's? As thankfully he didn't sing all that much with them.
He sang on about 4 songs on Vol 1 and 5 on Vol 3
Yes but thankfully not all that much and not generally not the whole song..
I want You
Idiot Wind
Like a Rolling Stone
and best cover version is a little known song called She's your Lover now done by former Buzzcock Howard Devoto's Luxuria
I lived with a fella at Uni who did his Thesis on Bob Dylan (in comparison to the works of Robert Frost (edit). I was never a big Dylan fan and those years ruined him for me. Hurricane probably the only song I've always really liked.
Any Dylan song covered by Joan Baez.
You're A Big Girl Now
Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands
Abandoned Love
Forever Young
You Ain't Going Nowhere
To Ramona
(Sinead Lohan did a great version of 'To Ramona' as well).
You could spend months going through the hoor's back catalogue
Dominic Behan of course was not too happy with Dylan for using the melody of The Patriot Game for With God on Our Side. I think Dylan heard The Clancy brothers singing it in The White Horse Tavern in New York City and thought it was a traditional air. Dylan was a big fan of The Clancy Brothers and described Liam (RIP) as the best folk singer in the world.
Forever Young
Lay Lady Lay
Make you Feel my Love
Positively fourth street
Shelter from the storm
Forever young.
No mention of knockin' on heavens door , probably one of his most well known songs
Feckin' brutal tune.
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 17, 2024, 11:45:52 PMNo mention of knockin' on heavens door , probably one of his most well known songs
I. Much prefer guns n roses version
Quote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Quote from: tonto1888 on March 18, 2024, 10:27:41 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 17, 2024, 11:45:52 PMNo mention of knockin' on heavens door , probably one of his most well known songs
I. Much prefer guns n roses version
One of the worst covers of all time!
I wouldn't know where to start with Dylan.
I guess in terms of impact, Like A Rolling Stone would have to be there.
Its Not Dark Yet from the late 90s was a superb song.
Joey
Girl From The North Country
Masters of War
Tamborine Man
Man In The Long Black Coat
I Shall Be Released
Its All Over Now Baby Blue
You could another 40 at least which are top class
Quote from: J70 on March 18, 2024, 04:22:55 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on March 18, 2024, 10:27:41 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 17, 2024, 11:45:52 PMNo mention of knockin' on heavens door , probably one of his most well known songs
I. Much prefer guns n roses version
One of the worst covers of all time!
LOL
Quote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
I've heard worse.
Quote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Dylan never recorded Wagon Wheel to my knowledge. The original is By Old Crow Medicine Show, Critter Fuqua completed a partially written Dylan piece. But Three is not enough when describing his genius.
I'd agree. 3 songs is limiting. Perhaps you should've asked which album is your favourite? I own about 15 & would say Highway 61 Revisited. I don't proclaim to be an expert either..
Quote from: Ronnie on March 19, 2024, 07:07:13 PMI'd agree. 3 songs is limiting. Perhaps you should've asked which album is your favourite? I own about 15 & would say Highway 61 Revisited. I don't proclaim to be an expert either..
Nah, 3 is enough. Keeps it Simple...And tough to pick (unless it's the Stones)
Quote from: Ronnie on March 19, 2024, 07:07:13 PMI'd agree. 3 songs is limiting. Perhaps you should've asked which album is your favourite? I own about 15 & would say Highway 61 Revisited. I don't proclaim to be an expert either..
My there albums would be
Bringing it all back home
Blood on the Tracks
John Wesley Harding......f**k there's about 10 more
Quote from: Applesisapples on March 20, 2024, 10:48:21 AMQuote from: Ronnie on March 19, 2024, 07:07:13 PMI'd agree. 3 songs is limiting. Perhaps you should've asked which album is your favourite? I own about 15 & would say Highway 61 Revisited. I don't proclaim to be an expert either..
My there albums would be
Bringing it all back home
Blood on the Tracks
John Wesley Harding......f**k there's about 10 more
Highway 61..
Blonde on blonde
Then it's either JWH or blood
Hurricane
Quote from: Applesisapples on March 19, 2024, 10:00:45 AMQuote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Dylan never recorded Wagon Wheel to my knowledge. The original is By Old Crow Medicine Show, Critter Fuqua completed a partially written Dylan piece. But Three is not enough when describing his genius.
https://youtu.be/2hqONoxDTlk?si=HzYT3zzHISWM2CQn
There ya goo. Unrecognisable really.
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:19:33 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 19, 2024, 10:00:45 AMQuote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Dylan never recorded Wagon Wheel to my knowledge. The original is By Old Crow Medicine Show, Critter Fuqua completed a partially written Dylan piece. But Three is not enough when describing his genius.
https://youtu.be/2hqONoxDTlk?si=HzYT3zzHISWM2CQn
There ya goo. Unrecognisable really.
That is not Dylan
It was Ketch Secor and not Kritter Fuqua, who co wrote Wagon Wheel....the names pure Southern USA
Quote from: Applesisapples on March 20, 2024, 01:42:42 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:19:33 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 19, 2024, 10:00:45 AMQuote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Dylan never recorded Wagon Wheel to my knowledge. The original is By Old Crow Medicine Show, Critter Fuqua completed a partially written Dylan piece. But Three is not enough when describing his genius.
https://youtu.be/2hqONoxDTlk?si=HzYT3zzHISWM2CQn
There ya goo. Unrecognisable really.
That is not Dylan
Not going to argue with someone as knowledgeable about Dylan as yourself but it sounds like him to me.
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:54:44 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 20, 2024, 01:42:42 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:19:33 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 19, 2024, 10:00:45 AMQuote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Quote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Dylan never recorded Wagon Wheel to my knowledge. The original is By Old Crow Medicine Show, Critter Fuqua completed a partially written Dylan piece. But Three is not enough when describing his genius.
https://youtu.be/2hqONoxDTlk?si=HzYT3zzHISWM2CQn
There ya goo. Unrecognisable really.
That is not Dylan
Not going to argue with someone as knowledgeable about Dylan as yourself but it sounds like him to me.
Not Dylan, singing or playing. Dylan, he could keep the beat
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:54:44 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 20, 2024, 01:42:42 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:19:33 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 19, 2024, 10:00:45 AMQuote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Dylan never recorded Wagon Wheel to my knowledge. The original is By Old Crow Medicine Show, Critter Fuqua completed a partially written Dylan piece. But Three is not enough when describing his genius.
https://youtu.be/2hqONoxDTlk?si=HzYT3zzHISWM2CQn
There ya goo. Unrecognisable really.
That is not Dylan
Not going to argue with someone as knowledgeable about Dylan as yourself but it sounds like him to me.
The voice is too good lol, but if you read the comments the actual singer is named.A Dylan. version was apparently out on a boot leg which is where OCMS picked it up, it was partially recorded with a lot of foot stomping and the lyrics were hard to make out.
Quote from: Applesisapples on March 21, 2024, 04:53:45 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:54:44 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 20, 2024, 01:42:42 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:19:33 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 19, 2024, 10:00:45 AMQuote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Dylan never recorded Wagon Wheel to my knowledge. The original is By Old Crow Medicine Show, Critter Fuqua completed a partially written Dylan piece. But Three is not enough when describing his genius.
https://youtu.be/2hqONoxDTlk?si=HzYT3zzHISWM2CQn
There ya goo. Unrecognisable really.
That is not Dylan
Not going to argue with someone as knowledgeable about Dylan as yourself but it sounds like him to me.
The voice is too good lol, but if you read the comments the actual singer is named.A Dylan. version was apparently out on a boot leg which is where OCMS picked it up, it was partially recorded with a lot of foot stomping and the lyrics were hard to make out.
That's some knowledge!! Fair play, I'll cast my eyes down.
Hurricane
Knockin
Tangled Up in Blues
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 22, 2024, 07:47:07 AMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 21, 2024, 04:53:45 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:54:44 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 20, 2024, 01:42:42 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:19:33 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 19, 2024, 10:00:45 AMQuote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Dylan never recorded Wagon Wheel to my knowledge. The original is By Old Crow Medicine Show, Critter Fuqua completed a partially written Dylan piece. But Three is not enough when describing his genius.
https://youtu.be/2hqONoxDTlk?si=HzYT3zzHISWM2CQn
There ya goo. Unrecognisable really.
That is not Dylan
Not going to argue with someone as knowledgeable about Dylan as yourself but it sounds like him to me.
The voice is too good lol, but if you read the comments the actual singer is named.A Dylan. version was apparently out on a boot leg which is where OCMS picked it up, it was partially recorded with a lot of foot stomping and the lyrics were hard to make out.
That's some knowledge!! Fair play, I'll cast my eyes down.
im just a fcukin nerd
Quote from: Applesisapples on March 22, 2024, 02:19:30 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 22, 2024, 07:47:07 AMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 21, 2024, 04:53:45 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:54:44 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 20, 2024, 01:42:42 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 20, 2024, 01:19:33 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on March 19, 2024, 10:00:45 AMQuote from: maddog on March 18, 2024, 04:22:49 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on March 18, 2024, 04:10:56 PMQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
[/quotQuote from: weareros on March 15, 2024, 01:10:48 PMMr. Tambourine Man
Chimes of Freedom
Positively 4th Street
Replace Mr Tambourine Man with the much maligned (wrongly imo) Wagon Wheel and you have my top three.
Thought you preferred Nathans version
Dylan never recorded Wagon Wheel to my knowledge. The original is By Old Crow Medicine Show, Critter Fuqua completed a partially written Dylan piece. But Three is not enough when describing his genius.
https://youtu.be/2hqONoxDTlk?si=HzYT3zzHISWM2CQn
There ya goo. Unrecognisable really.
That is not Dylan
Not going to argue with someone as knowledgeable about Dylan as yourself but it sounds like him to me.
The voice is too good lol, but if you read the comments the actual singer is named.A Dylan. version was apparently out on a boot leg which is where OCMS picked it up, it was partially recorded with a lot of foot stomping and the lyrics were hard to make out.
That's some knowledge!! Fair play, I'll cast my eyes down.
im just a fcukin nerd
:)
The Dylan and Johnny Cash duet The girl from the north country is a great tune.
Tangled up in blue and Shelter from the storm are great tunes , but I constantly mix up the lyrics from one to the other
Are we done with the Dylan talk?
I had thought of doing Nirvana next , as yesterday was the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death, and all that Tyrone talk.
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 06, 2024, 09:32:46 AMAre we done with the Dylan talk?
I had thought of doing Nirvana next , as yesterday was the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death, and all that Tyrone talk.
I suppose that the difference is that owing to Cobain's demise that there are not as well known songs to choose from as the Beatles etc.
Tangled up in blue (well anything on Blood on the Tracks)
The hurricane
Slow train comin'
Ready for another?
Suggestions welcome
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 09, 2024, 06:48:29 PMReady for another?
Suggestions welcome
Neil Young
Like a Hurricane
Cortez the killer
Harvest
I wouldn't be a massive Neil Young fan but got into him around the time of his MTV unplugged (incidentally Nirvana's absolute classic was around the same time). Anyway my 3 favourites would be:
Like a Hurricane
The Needle & the Damage Done
Rockin' in the Free World
Home Home on the range (cover of folk song)
Four Strong Winds
Long May You Run
Dont know Neil Young's stuff that well , but I don't mind Harvest Moon and Heart of gold , but I really have to be in the right mood to listen to them.
Why do I picture Homer Simpson when I see Keep on Rockin in the free world mentioned ? Did he sing that once?
Quote from: weareros on April 11, 2024, 11:00:39 PMHome Home on the range (cover of folk song)
Four Strong Winds
Long May You Run
Four Strong Winds is a cover too, brilliant song.
Like A Hurricane
Only A Dream
Welfare Mothers
Saw him live in Belfast few years back, awesome gig, you could see he was up for it.
Hard to narrow it down.
Powderfinger
Winterlong
Like a hurricane
Long may you run
Pocahontas
Be the rain
Tired eyes
I saw him with Pearl Jam at the RDS in 1995. Full rock-out
For a man who's voice I struggle with, I still love his songs. His affiliation with Pearl Jam is awesome as well
Ohio
The Needle and the Damage Done
Old Man
Honorables:
Hey Hey My My
Cinnamon Girl
Throw your hatred down (PJ featuring NY)
Neil Young like Dylan has written so many good tunes, hard to pigeonhole him in a genre, he was grunging long before Grunge, his country stuff is awesome as well. Not a classic guitarist he none the less knows how to get it done. Check out Cortez the killer great guitar intro and a telling commentary on the invasion of the Americas by Europeans.
Neil Young doesn't seem too popular amongst our GAA boarders..
Quote from: Ronnie on April 17, 2024, 11:27:24 AMNeil Young doesn't seem too popular amongst our GAA boarders..
I think he's a bit
of an acquired taste
Shall we have another?
Oasis, maybe?
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 17, 2024, 11:37:33 AMQuote from: Ronnie on April 17, 2024, 11:27:24 AMNeil Young doesn't seem too popular amongst our GAA boarders..
I think he's a bit
of an acquired taste
Shall we have another?
Oasis, maybe?
One I havent acquired but I'll certainly take some of these suggestions on board and give some of his songs another rattle.
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 17, 2024, 11:37:33 AMQuote from: Ronnie on April 17, 2024, 11:27:24 AMNeil Young doesn't seem too popular amongst our GAA boarders..
I think he's a bit
of an acquired taste
Shall we have another?
Oasis, maybe?
Oasis wouldn't be awful
What about some category work - britpop, classic rock, grunge (moving more and more towards classic rock if the radio stations are anything to go by these days)?
Clapton, Sting and the Police are a couple heavy hitting artists as well
Saw the boul Neil in Slane, wasn't a big fan funny enough.
Harvest Moon
For what it's worth (Buffalo Springfield)
Heart of gold
I'd listen to Neil Young but not enough to qualify a top 3. I'd really want to be able to name at least 10 songs by an artist, before qualifying a top 3.
I think Clapton and Sting would fall into the same boat for most people. Not many people would get past the greatest hits side one album for either, I'd guess.
Quote from: thewobbler on April 17, 2024, 07:33:13 PMI'd listen to Neil Young but not enough to qualify a top 3. I'd really want to be able to name at least 10 songs by an artist, before qualifying a top 3.
I think Clapton and Sting would fall into the same boat for most people. Not many people would get past the greatest hits side one album for either, I'd guess.
Yes. I'd go for Queen or Prince before tackling Clapton or Sting. Phil Collins and Dire Straits incoming...
Fair on Sting. Clapton's catalogue is huge, arguably a bigger artist than Knoffler and the lads?
Quote from: Puckoon on April 17, 2024, 08:24:15 PMFair on Sting. Clapton's catalogue is huge, arguably a bigger artist than Knoffler and the lads?
Layla. Tears in Heaven. Wonderful Tonight. Cocaine.
Anyone from my age (46) down would have had to make a concerted effort for Clapton beyond that.
For all of the plaudits he has gained (earned), his music just doesn't make it into mainstream.
Same: Tears in Heaven, Wonderful Tonite... I like 'Why Aye Man'.. was tune for TV series Auf Wiedesen Pet (proby misspelt!) Really caught the migration to get work from Tyneside (same as Ireland)... 'economic refugees' and the carnage caused by Thatcher..
We had no way of staying afloat
We had to leave on the ferry boat
Economic refugees
On the run to Germany
We had the back of Maggie's hand
Times were tough in Geordie land...
I guess we're doing Eric Clapton now?
Layla (unplugged)
Wonderful Tonight
I can't decide on third. It's either:
- Lay Down Sally (Marcella Detroit and Clapton's voice sound great together)
- Tears in heaven
- I shot the sheriff (sentimental reasons)
He did some good stuff with The Bluesbreakers, and with Cream.
His own stuff....nah....
Though there is this one classic he never set to music...
Surely got to be said, yeah, this is what all the f**king foreigners and wogs here are like, just disgusting, that's just the truth, yeah. So, where are you? Well, wherever you are, I think you should all just leave. Not just leave the hall, leave our country. You f**king . . . I don't want you here, in this room or in my country. Listen to me, man! I think we should vote for Enoch Powell. Enoch's our man. I think Enoch's right, I think we should send them all back. Stop Britain from becoming a black colony. Get the foreigners out. Get the wogs out. Get the coons out. Keep Britain white. I used to be into dope, now I'm into racism. It's much heavier, man. f**king wogs, man.
Quote from: thewobbler on April 17, 2024, 08:38:03 PMQuote from: Puckoon on April 17, 2024, 08:24:15 PMFair on Sting. Clapton's catalogue is huge, arguably a bigger artist than Knoffler and the lads?
Layla. Tears in Heaven. Wonderful Tonight. Cocaine.
Anyone from my age (46) down would have had to make a concerted effort for Clapton beyond that.
For all of the plaudits he has gained (earned), his music just doesn't make it into mainstream.
Not going to argue, except to say you're a good poster for living within absolutes as it pertains to your statements. No room for discussion. His overall catalogue is intense, particularly including the groups he was part of. There's a solid 10 banger set out of Clapton easily.
JOB - Fair enough on his racist rant from 1976. Was absolutely horrible. That said I heard worse from my CCMS school teachers in the 80s, particularly if someone wanted a spiked haircut. Not sure if you were alive in those times and not sure if you've never uttered anything you wish you could walk back. Disgusting commentary from Clapton - but not something that the world wasn't hearing, at that time.
Was a shame he became such a conspiracy nut in his later years, but no doubting the mark the man made on music. Like Ted Nugent but with a million percent more talent and a million percent less bullshit.
Think you're picking me up wrong Puckoon.
This thread works best when it's about artists who have a body of work that achieved mainstream popularity. Thats where discussion emanates from.
From the artists of his era and beyond, the likes of Elvis, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Elton John, AC/DC, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Michael Jackson, Metallica all find their way into everyone's life.
The likes of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, the Doors, Simon & Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, David Bowie always pick up enough new followers to ensure their exposure through the generations.
I don't believe Eric Clapton (similar to Neil Young) quite has this resonance in popular culture. You rarely find his music in popular culture, and you'll rarely have a "music mate" who is fascinated enough with him to force you through the initial curve.
This isn't denying his genius at all. But for whatever reason, you just don't hear Clapton on the radio. His songs aren't soundtracked onto movies or TV, or adverts. I don't know why. Maybe his day is still coming, like the Who and the CSI series.
But for now I would say any "top 3" discussion among general music lovers, on Clapton would be a short discussion.
Good post Wobbler but Layla & Wonderful Tonight are played regularly on some stations Absolute Classic Rock i think..... I'm not aware of his other songs entering the movie / popular culture arena etc but would suggest that he was one of the first artists who were'cancelled'. I know that I've never even streamed a song of his due to that racist outburst.. i purpose we don't add him to the 3 favourite song list..
I didnt even know he had a racist outburst - can still only name a few of his songs
Wonderful tonight
Layla
Tears in heaven (fine song but the reason for it being written is incredibly sad)
Clapton's solo stuff maybe not as well known as Cream/D&TD, but surely everyone knows the guitar intro from Sunshine of your Love?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f3y8jf01UY8&pp=ygUcY3JlYW0gc3Vuc2hpbmUgb2YgeW91ciBsb3ZlIA%3D%3D
Layla was also used in Vauxhall adverts back in the day as well. Surely everyone has heard that at some stage too?
I think it was also used st the end of Goodfellas.
Wonderful tonight has been in numerous things as well. The end of a Friends episode , comes to mind
Quote from: Truthsayer on April 17, 2024, 08:44:53 PMSame: Tears in Heaven, Wonderful Tonite... I like 'Why Aye Man'.. was tune for TV series Auf Wiedesen Pet (proby misspelt!) Really caught the migration to get work from Tyneside (same as Ireland)... 'economic refugees' and the carnage caused by Thatcher..
We had no way of staying afloat
We had to leave on the ferry boat
Economic refugees
On the run to Germany
We had the back of Maggie's hand
Times were tough in Geordie land...
Was that not Mark Knoffler?
Can't find My Way Home (Blind Faith)
Wonderful Tonight
Lay Down Sally
I'm a conscientious objector.
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 18, 2024, 10:36:52 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on April 17, 2024, 08:44:53 PMSame: Tears in Heaven, Wonderful Tonite... I like 'Why Aye Man'.. was tune for TV series Auf Wiedesen Pet (proby misspelt!) Really caught the migration to get work from Tyneside (same as Ireland)... 'economic refugees' and the carnage caused by Thatcher..
We had no way of staying afloat
We had to leave on the ferry boat
Economic refugees
On the run to Germany
We had the back of Maggie's hand
Times were tough in Geordie land...
Was that not Mark Knoffler?
Jees! So it was! What am I smoking!! 😱
"I think Enoch's right, I think we should send them all back. Stop Britain from becoming a black colony. Get the foreigners out."
Quote from: Ronnie on April 18, 2024, 11:29:14 AM"I think Enoch's right, I think we should send them all back. Stop Britain from becoming a black colony. Get the foreigners out."
Every saint had a past, every sinner has a future...
https://www.thedailybeast.com/eric-clapton-apologizes-for-racist-past-i-sabotaged-everything
Poor Little Man
The Layla outro in Goodfellas is iconic.
Blown outta the water by Sid Vicious doing My Way at the end. One of the few times when a great movie was made even better by the ending credits.
Back in the teenage discos in the 80's in the old cold rural dancehalls, when Wonderful Tonight came on, it signaled the start of the slow set. It had the added bonus that if you couldn't find a girl to dance with (or were refused), it was the one slow song that you could at least still play air guitar to until the good stuff started up again.
Peaches and Diesel
His guitar solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps
And if you covet the singers girl on above song, sure might as well write a great song about her too.
Layla
Quote from: weareros on April 19, 2024, 01:30:51 PMBack in the teenage discos in the 80's in the old cold rural dancehalls, when Wonderful Tonight came on, it signaled the start of the slow set. It had the added bonus that if you couldn't find a girl to dance with (or were refused), it was the one slow song that you could at least still play air guitar to until the good stuff started up again.
Peaches and Diesel
His guitar solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps
And if you covet the singers girl on above song, sure might as well write a great song about her too.
Layla
might explain future refusals ;) ;D
Quote from: lurganblue on April 19, 2024, 01:45:56 PMQuote from: weareros on April 19, 2024, 01:30:51 PMBack in the teenage discos in the 80's in the old cold rural dancehalls, when Wonderful Tonight came on, it signaled the start of the slow set. It had the added bonus that if you couldn't find a girl to dance with (or were refused), it was the one slow song that you could at least still play air guitar to until the good stuff started up again.
Peaches and Diesel
His guitar solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps
And if you covet the singers girl on above song, sure might as well write a great song about her too.
Layla
might explain future refusals ;) ;D
;D Air guitar was acceptable in the 80s!
Wonderful tonight ended up as my wedding song, defaulted as it was one of the few songs the Hungarian band knew in English. You'll note it's not in my top 3. :-X
Clapton maybe wasn't a great choice for this exercise upon reflection - his work with Cream and his solo work is exceptional, and I would have thought it classic rock mainstream, but perhaps not. Added issue is the fact that so many blues songs are reworks of traditional melodies and lyrics so it's hard to be a groundbreaking blues/rock artist outside of guitar virtuosity.
Crossroads
Lay Down Sally
White Room
Quote from: weareros on April 19, 2024, 01:30:51 PMBack in the teenage discos in the 80's in the old cold rural dancehalls, when Wonderful Tonight came on, it signaled the start of the slow set. It had the added bonus that if you couldn't find a girl to dance with (or were refused), it was the one slow song that you could at least still play air guitar to until the good stuff started up again.
Peaches and Diesel
His guitar solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps
And if you covet the singers girl on above song, sure might as well write a great song about her too.
Layla
Upstaged Mightily by the wee fella from Minnesota
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2024, 08:07:18 PMThe Layla outro in Goodfellas is iconic.
Brilliant piece, both the music and the scene in the film.
Although large part of the credit for ithe music goes to others. Think it was the drummer who wrote it and played piano on it. And on both parts of the song, Duane Allman's guitar was at least as prominent as Clapton's.
Looks like Clapton has had his day...
Another?
How about Queen?
In no particular order...
Under Pressure feat. David Bowie
Hammer to Fall
Bohemian Rhapsody
Have seen 3 or 4 documentaries and the movie on Freddie, always found them emotive, Live Aid was one hell of a performance
Sadly never saw them live with Freddie in concert but did catch Brian May and Roger Taylor who I'd have up there with all the great guitarists and drummers of all time. Deacon was unsung bass player too - his riff in Under Pressure was something else. Add Freddie's vocals and you had some band.
Killer Queen
Love of my Life
(when Brian now sings this with a video of Freddie completing song, it's very haunting)
Bohemian Rhapsody
(went to see original lyrics at Sotheby's auction and was originally called Mongolian Rhapsody. Epic piece of music).
These Are the Days of Our Lives
Who wants to Live Forever
Don't stop me now.
I Want to Break Free
Who Wants to Live Forever
Radio Ga Ga
It's very hard to pick 3 from Queen as they have so many top class tunes. I'd never skid a Queen song when it comes on in the car.
Bohemian Rhapsody is a masterpiece
Dont Stop Me Now
Crazy Little Thing Called love, as something a little different
Few average to poor songs with one of the best ever vocalist whom had great stage presence.
The Show must go on
Who Wants to Live Forever
Fat Bottomed Girls
One of the greatest bands ever.Picking just 3 is almost impossible but here are 3 anyway.
Don't stop be now.
One Vision.
Somebody to love.
1. Radio Ga Ga - specifically the televised version from Live Aid. Talk about owning a stage!
2. Bohemian Rhapsody
3. The Show Must Go On. I could pick any number for my 3rd choice but I'd keep 1 and 2.
Under pressure
The days of our lives is heartbreaking
Another one bites the dust
Under Pressure, clear no.1. Understated and elegant composition ramped up with a roaring baseline.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love, just a genius song. Plenty of songs have wanted to be it. But nothing sounds like it.
Not sure anyone could really leave Bohemian Rhapsody out. It and Queen are symbiotic.
Where to start! Think this is damn near impossible.
Killer Queen
Tie your mother down
Don't stop me now
Who wants to live forever if I can throw in a 4th.
Quote from: thewobbler on April 24, 2024, 05:34:35 PMUnder Pressure, clear no.1. Understated and elegant composition ramped up with a roaring baseline.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love, just a genius song. Plenty of songs have wanted to be it. But nothing sounds like it.
Not sure anyone could really leave Bohemian Rhapsody out. It and Queen are symbiotic.
Not every day that we agree, but this is spot on.
Bohemian Rhapsody - just a weird, bonkers but brilliant tune. Has to be at 1
I Want To Break Free
A winters Tale - I really enjoyed their Made in heaven album , released after Freddie died. Im far from Queen's biggest fan , but that song was like a poem by Freddie from beyond the grave. Really haunting song with great vocals
Like with U2, not a fan, and I'd struggle to name 3 I like.
Another One Bites The Dust
Under Pressure
Crazy little thing (not great, but it makes 3rd spot).
Really, really don't like Bohemian Rhapsody.
Hammer to fall
Princes of the Universe
Another one bites the dust
Bohemian Rhapsody
Dreamers Ball
Death on Two Legs
Bohemian Rhapsody
Killer Queen
Radio Ga Ga
I wouldn't listen to them that much
Quote from: Captain Obvious on April 24, 2024, 02:22:18 PMFew average to poor songs with one of the best ever vocalist whom had great stage presence.
The Show must go on
Who Wants to Live Forever
Fat Bottomed Girls
Same 3 as above.
Love under pressure also
Another band bites the dust?
Ready for another?
Oasis, maybe?
These are the days of our lives
It's a Hard Life
Fat bottomed girls
Flash
7 seas of rhye
'39
Radio Gaga
A Kind of Magic
Ragio Gaga
We are the champions
The show must go on
Nirvana. I see Steve Albini is dead who was the main engineer on In Utero. My picks:
All Apologies
Come As You Are
Lithium
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 08, 2024, 09:00:12 PMNirvana. I see Steve Albini is dead who was the main engineer on In Utero. My picks:
All Apologies
Come As You Are
Lithium
Good Man Tony - finally moving closer to the best band ever!
Drain You
Serve the Servants
Teen Spirit
Lithium was the track that grabbed me back then but it's been surpassed. Would argue heavily that Drain You is the best track they ever made but understand it's not as popular as HSB, or All Apologies.
All Apologies
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Last is an old folk song "In the Pines" most associated with the legendary Huddie Ledbetter, but of much older origin (possibly a murder ballad of Irish or Scots origin in the vein of Rose Connolly). Anyway Kurt makes it his own in the unplugged performance.
Quote from: weareros on May 09, 2024, 08:32:18 PMAll Apologies
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Last is an old folk song "In the Pines" most associated with the legendary Huddie Ledbetter, but of much older origin (possibly a murder ballad of Irish or Scots origin in the vein of Rose Connolly). Anyway Kurt makes it his own in the unplugged performance.
That's a great song. The Man Who Sold The World from Unplugged is in several of my playlists.
The man who sold the world
Smells like teen spirit
Sunbeam
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 12:05:07 PMThe man who sold the world
Smells like teen spirit
Sunbeam
2 covers? Covers should be banned IMO!
Rape Me
Lounge Act
SLTS
Sliver
Breed
In Bloom
Quote from: JoG2 on May 13, 2024, 12:12:03 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 12:05:07 PMThe man who sold the world
Smells like teen spirit
Sunbeam
2 covers? Covers should be banned IMO!
Rape Me
Lounge Act
SLTS
Aye , but sure the start of this thread was for the Pogues , and I'm sure some picked The Irish Rover and Waltzing Matilda .
Anyway , I'm not much of a Nirvana fan , but I did like the unplugged album , hence the inclusion of 1 and 3
Quote from: JoG2 on May 13, 2024, 12:12:03 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 12:05:07 PMThe man who sold the world
Smells like teen spirit
Sunbeam
2 covers? Covers should be banned IMO!
With the third being their attempt to write a Pixies song.
For me
Lounge Act
On a Plane
Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 13, 2024, 12:33:08 PMQuote from: JoG2 on May 13, 2024, 12:12:03 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 12:05:07 PMThe man who sold the world
Smells like teen spirit
Sunbeam
2 covers? Covers should be banned IMO!
With the third being their attempt to write a Pixies song.
Big question is when are they going to do a top 3 Dead Kennedys songs.
Ah, you couldn't have just 3.
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 12:23:28 PMQuote from: JoG2 on May 13, 2024, 12:12:03 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 12:05:07 PMThe man who sold the world
Smells like teen spirit
Sunbeam
2 covers? Covers should be banned IMO!
Rape Me
Lounge Act
SLTS
Aye , but sure the start of this thread was for the Pogues , and I'm sure some picked The Irish Rover and Waltzing Matilda .
Anyway , I'm not much of a Nirvana fan , but I did like the unplugged album , hence the inclusion of 1 and 3
;D it's the taking part that counts 🤟
Not honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
All apologies
Come as you are
Smells like Teen Spirit
About a girl
Love buzz
Something in the way
Aneurysm
Lounge Act
Drain You
Quote from: JoG2 on May 13, 2024, 12:12:03 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 12:05:07 PMThe man who sold the world
Smells like teen spirit
Sunbeam
2 covers? Covers should be banned IMO!
Rape Me
Lounge Act
SLTS
What's wrong with covers? Majority of Elvis Presley songs was covers.
My three would be
Lithium
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Come As You Are (including the haunting lyric "I don't have a gun")
Quote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 01:29:37 PMNot honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
I do think your music tastes change as you get older. I was a big U2 fan but I struggled to name a top 3 for them.
Quote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 01:29:37 PMNot honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
Nevermind is a decent album. Bleach is by far their best tho
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 06:03:09 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 01:29:37 PMNot honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
I do think your music tastes change as you get older. I was a big U2 fan but I struggled to name a top 3 for them.
No doubt. I'd have similar feelings about Led Zep and the Doors, who soundtracked my mid teen years. Love listening to Metallica's intros but can no longer take Hetfield's voice.
I find myself now pulling towards Neil Diamond and Kris Kristofferson. My younger self would hate me lol.
Quote from: tonto1888 on May 13, 2024, 07:52:55 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 01:29:37 PMNot honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
Nevermind is a decent album. Bleach is by far their best tho
I dont think so, In Utero was their best for me.
Quote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 10:42:55 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 06:03:09 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 01:29:37 PMNot honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
I do think your music tastes change as you get older. I was a big U2 fan but I struggled to name a top 3 for them.
I find myself now pulling towards Neil Diamond and Kris Kristofferson. My younger self would hate me lol.
Rightfully so!
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 06:03:09 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 01:29:37 PMNot honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
I do think your music tastes change as you get older. I was a big U2 fan but I struggled to name a top 3 for them.
Not sure it changes so much as you just get bored with what you were once obsessed by. Used to love The Pixies, The Police, The Stones, Bowie, Dylan (just to pick a few examples). But I've heard all the songs too many times now, and, with a few exceptions, they've lost their ability to affect me. I recognize that the music is still good, but I generally wouldn't choose to listen to any of the above.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 13, 2024, 10:50:41 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 10:42:55 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 06:03:09 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 01:29:37 PMNot honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
I do think your music tastes change as you get older. I was a big U2 fan but I struggled to name a top 3 for them.
I find myself now pulling towards Neil Diamond and Kris Kristofferson. My younger self would hate me lol.
Rightfully so!
;D Indeed! Can't abide Diamond, but that's for another day....
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 10:59:37 PMQuote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 13, 2024, 10:50:41 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 10:42:55 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 13, 2024, 06:03:09 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 01:29:37 PMNot honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
I do think your music tastes change as you get older. I was a big U2 fan but I struggled to name a top 3 for them.
I find myself now pulling towards Neil Diamond and Kris Kristofferson. My younger self would hate me lol.
Rightfully so!
;D Indeed! Can't abide Diamond, but that's for another day....
Sweet Caroline has ruined it.
Not a fan of Nirvana, and I think I'd struggle to name more than one or two others from below (though I'm sure many would sound familiar to me) , but anyhow....
Like Austin, I'll go with two covers:
Teen spirit
Where did you sleep last night?
Rape me.
Quote from: Itchy on May 13, 2024, 10:45:52 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on May 13, 2024, 07:52:55 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2024, 01:29:37 PMNot honestly sure I could pick 3 Nirvana songs I like without using the Unplugged album.
Loved Nevermind when it first came out, but Nirvana are just a little too raw, too intense for a soft old chap like me.
Nevermind is a decent album. Bleach is by far their best tho
I dont think so, In Utero was their best for me.
also a very good album and better than nevermind
About a Girl
Penny Royal Tea
All Apologies
Their last song release also my favourite. Dave Ghrohl also says this was his top nirvana song.
https://youtu.be/qv96yJYhk3M?si=zR3dI1IMmXnpxZPX
So, going on the most votes I reckon that's side 1 of the GaaBoarders mixtape:
A Rainy night in Soho
In My Life
Orange Crush
One
Gimme Shelter
Like a Rolling Stone
Like a Hurricane
Layla
Bohemian Rhapsody
Smells like Teen Spirit
Not a bad listen..
Quote from: Ronnie on May 17, 2024, 05:34:14 PMSo, going on the most votes I reckon that's side 1 of the GaaBoarders mixtape:
A Rainy night in Soho
In My Life
Orange Crush
One
Gimme Shelter
Like a Rolling Stone
Like a Hurricane
Layla
Bohemian Rhapsody
Smells like Teen Spirit
Not a bad listen..
I'd listen to that. All proceeds to a random GAA club in Derry so they don't have to darken the doors of BallyHO-land.
Nirvana seem to have had their day.
I'm going to go with Oasis now .
Let's hear it......
Don't Look Back in Anger
The Masterplan
Stop crying your heart out
Columbia
f**king in the bushes
What's the Story Morning Glory
Slide away
Mornijg glory
Supersonic/bring it on down
Wonderwall
Live Forever
Whatever
Whatever
Live Forever
Morning Glory
Grew up with Oasis on repeat. I now cant stand to listen to Wonderwall. I near put it as their worst song.
They have some crackers though. My 3...
Cigarettes and Alcohol
Supersonic
Some might say
I really could pick another 3 that I like equally as much.
Half The World Away
Live Forever
Champagne Supernova
Step out
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Some might say
Was never a huge fan, mainly as I was always patiently waiting for the Stone Roses to get their act together. Step Out is a belter.
Quote from: Mourne Red on May 22, 2024, 10:56:11 AMHalf The World Away
Live Forever
Champagne Supernova
Forgot about that one - cracking song.
Shes Electric another good one
Two cockwombles but jees they had some great tunes
Edit - I'll fire in Songbird, and could choose 5 or 6 from already mentioned, so for that reason, I'm out 😜
I loved Oasis' sound, but their melodies were, in general, a bit meh (or they were blatantly ripped off like Some Might Say).
Still, they did have a few excellent songs.
Whatever
Live Forever (even this melody is very derivative)
Fuckin in the Bushes
Live forever
Whats the story morning glory
Masterplan
Columbia
Listen Up
Sunday Morning Call
Supersonic
Acquiesce
Masterplan
Sunday Morning Call
Stand by Me
Don't look back in Anger
All around the World.
Same as FermGael"s:
Acquiesce
The Masterplan
Sunday Morning Call
Morning Glory.
Thats it. Think I'd too much oasis at uni. Like southern comfort. Can't face it anymore.
- Live Forever (best by a country mile)
- Wonderwall
- Champagne Supernova
Cigarettes and Alcohol
Champagne Supernova
She's Electric
Don't look back in anger
She's Electric
Roll With It
A shout out to Noel Gallagher's post Oasis song "Holy Mountain". He can still pen them.
Quote from: weareros on May 23, 2024, 12:24:36 PMDon't look back in anger
She's Electric
Roll With It
A shout out to Noel Gallagher's post Oasis song "Holy Mountain". He can still pen them.
I thought 'Dead in the water' was the best thing Noel has written since the mid 90's. Maybe ever
Does anybody routinely listen to Oasis? I think nostalgia papers over a lot of cracks.
Don't look back in anger
She's Electric
Wonderwall
Champagne supernova
She's electric
Live forever
Masterplan
Acquiesce
Slide Away
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2024, 05:07:08 PMDoes anybody routinely listen to Oasis? I think nostalgia papers over a lot of cracks.
Don't mind it when it comes on to the radio. But would never go looking for it.
That said, there's not much from back then that I would go looking for to be honest.
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 23, 2024, 11:12:08 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2024, 05:07:08 PMDoes anybody routinely listen to Oasis? I think nostalgia papers over a lot of cracks.
Don't mind it when it comes on to the radio. But would never go looking for it.
That said, there's not much from back then that I would go looking for to be honest.
They always number one artist at end of every year. Favourite band ever and love the two lads solo stuff.
Slide away
Colombia
Rock n roll star
Could have picked another 10. Still up there for me.
Oasis an easy band to criticise but how they delivered their music was normal to alot of people and connected. A lot of songs that bring back good and bad memories for many including myself. Different band members throughout the years but Oasis and their music would be nothing without the 2 brothers. Top band
Quote from: NotedObserver on May 24, 2024, 11:40:24 AMOasis an easy band to criticise but how they delivered their music was normal to alot of people and connected. A lot of songs that bring back good and bad memories for many including myself. Different band members throughout the years but Oasis and their music would be nothing without the 2 brothers. Top band
Oasis would have been nothing without Noel.
This should probably be in the WTF /grind my gears thread.... but on a side issue , what is it with British people pronouncing it 'Gall-ig-ger'?
Loved Oasis at the time - top 3 songs:
Live Forever
Don't Look Back In Anger
Wonderwall
Went to see them in Cork mid 90s - 96 maybe.
They were supported by the Prodigy who I wasn't a huge fan of.
But....Prodigy were class and Oasis kind of bored me when they came on stage after them.
Always looked at Oasis in a different light after that.
I do have a 90s playlist on Spotify and there are a good few Oasis songs on there.
My teenage kids actually love them, and my 18yo has been to see Noel a few times.
Live Forever
Rock n Roll Star
Supersonic
The Masterplan
Talk Tonight
Don't Go Away
So, who's next ?
Thin Lizzy?
Daniel O Donnell?
Steps?
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 08, 2024, 11:28:56 AMSo, who's next ?
Thin Lizzy?
Daniel O Donnell?
Steps?
Prince Rogers Nelson
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2024, 11:45:04 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 08, 2024, 11:28:56 AMSo, who's next ?
Thin Lizzy?
Daniel O Donnell?
Steps?
Prince Rogers Nelson
I guess it's Prince then.
It's over to Tony...
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 08, 2024, 10:13:24 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2024, 11:45:04 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 08, 2024, 11:28:56 AMSo, who's next ?
Thin Lizzy?
Daniel O Donnell?
Steps?
Prince Rogers Nelson
I guess it's Prince then.
It's over to Tony...
Challenge accepted.
Purple Rain (full version)
Little Red Corvette
Kiss or I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (the version by the Austin Ukelele Society -look it up!)
Prince is not a good choice for this sort of caper.
Musical genius, no doubt. But he wouldn't have 8 songs that the average man on the street knows, let alone would vouch for. Shortening that to 3 isn't going to prove anything or spark any form of conversation.
At least it wasn't Steps. Had to look them up.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on June 08, 2024, 11:03:29 PMAt least it wasn't Steps. Had to look them up.
Well, get researching. We're doing them next ;D
We've had Neil Young here! The man in the street might be more likely to ask who Neil Young is.
Sometimes it Snows in April
When Doves Cry
Raspberry Beret
And if I was allowed a song he wrote, Manic Monday by the lovely Bangles.
Only know 3 Prince songs so will just go with them
1999
Purple Rain
Little Red Corvette
Not a Prince fan at all. Only these three can I sort of listen to
Diamonds and Pearls
Gold
Raspberry beret
There Are
No Good Prince
Songs The End.
I Would Die 4 U
Sign O' The Times
Let's Go Crazy
Impossible to name just three. Pretty much every song on about three different albums is a possibility. Saw him in malahide castle in 2011 odd. Unquestionably one of the best gigs I was ever at.
Quote from: weareros on June 08, 2024, 11:12:20 PMSometimes it Snows in April
When Doves Cry
Raspberry Beret
And if I was allowed a song he wrote, Manic Monday by the lovely Bangles.
And Nothing compares 2 u
When Doves Cry
Raspberry Beret
Sign o' the Times
Raspberry Beret
Little Red Corvette
And if I was pushed;1999.
Let's go crazy
1999
Purple rain
His performance in the rain for the half time show in the Superbowl was among the best of any artist.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2024, 11:11:19 PMWe've had Neil Young here! The man in the street might be more likely to ask who Neil Young is.
A man for all seasons with a heart of gold?
Are weemin allowed? How about a Madonna Whitney, Tina or Pink?
Quote from: trueblue1234 on June 09, 2024, 11:17:26 PMAre weemin allowed? How about a Madonna Whitney, Tina or Pink?
Yes, all in good time. But not before Steps ;D
Quote from: trueblue1234 on June 09, 2024, 11:17:26 PMAre weemin allowed? How about a Madonna Whitney, Tina or Pink?
Jeez I don't know about Pink!
Pink's got a better collection than some of the rest.
I'd actually love to see her live. In Belfast in a couple of weeks too but couldn't go.
Just waiting for someone to mention Taylor.....
Quote from: trueblue1234 on June 09, 2024, 11:17:26 PMAre weemin allowed? How about a Madonna Whitney, Tina or Pink?
Stevie Nicks,Karen Carpenter,Linda Ronstadt. As for a band of mostly weemin Heart springs to mind.
Prince songs...
Purple Rain is of course a masterpiece
1999
Partyman. One of my absolute favourite scenes in film when the music just makes it 100 times better. Batman
Quote from: Captain Obvious on June 10, 2024, 12:06:10 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on June 09, 2024, 11:17:26 PMAre weemin allowed? How about a Madonna Whitney, Tina or Pink?
Stevie Nicks,Karen Carpenter,Linda Ronstadt. As for a band of mostly weemin Heart springs to mind.
Look what you've started @trueblue1234!! ;D
Raspberry Beret
Cream
When the doves cry
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 10, 2024, 04:19:05 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on June 10, 2024, 12:06:10 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on June 09, 2024, 11:17:26 PMAre weemin allowed? How about a Madonna Whitney, Tina or Pink?
Stevie Nicks,Karen Carpenter,Linda Ronstadt. As for a band of mostly weemin Heart springs to mind.
Look what you've started @trueblue1234!! ;D
The weemin will need to wait next up on this thread needs to be the legendary Neil Diamond and anyone that says they don't like sweet caroline are only lying to themselves. ;)
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 10, 2024, 04:19:05 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on June 10, 2024, 12:06:10 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on June 09, 2024, 11:17:26 PMAre weemin allowed? How about a Madonna Whitney, Tina or Pink?
Stevie Nicks,Karen Carpenter,Linda Ronstadt. As for a band of mostly weemin Heart springs to mind.
Look what you've started @trueblue1234!! ;D
Username finally makes sense
Quote from: Captain Obvious on June 10, 2024, 05:41:43 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 10, 2024, 04:19:05 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on June 10, 2024, 12:06:10 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on June 09, 2024, 11:17:26 PMAre weemin allowed? How about a Madonna Whitney, Tina or Pink?
Stevie Nicks,Karen Carpenter,Linda Ronstadt. As for a band of mostly weemin Heart springs to mind.
Look what you've started @trueblue1234!! ;D
The weemin will need to wait next up on this thread needs to be the legendary Neil Diamond and anyone that says they don't like sweet caroline are only lying to themselves. ;)
You're barred!! >:(
- When Doves Cry
- Cream
- Paisley Park
Looks like Its time for another
How about The Cranberries?
Dreams
Linger
Ode to my family
This was the hardest one yet. I could have picked 30 different songs for the top three.
I only know Zombie. I wouldn't put it in my top 3.
Would need to revisit but No need to argue great tune
Dreams
Zombie
Salvation
Used to love Zombie and even though I am a rugby fan, the Irish rugby team have ruined it.
Dreams
Salvation
And a nod to her gorgeous rendition of Ave Maria with the big man himself, Pavarotti.
Dolores had a fine voice but their lyrics were atrocious and music fairly limited. Zombie one of the worst songs I ever heard. Couldnt come up with a top 3.
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 20, 2024, 08:21:43 AMDreams
Zombie
Salvation
I wasn't as keen on their heavier stuff. Dolores's voice stood out more on the mellower stuff.
The first two albums in particular were absolutely top notch. Not a weak track on either. Album 3 and 4 were somewhat more heavier, but still had some great tunes as well
Dreams
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 20, 2024, 12:47:08 PMQuote from: mrdeeds on June 20, 2024, 08:21:43 AMDreams
Zombie
Salvation
I wasn't as keen on their heavier stuff. Dolores's voice stood out more on the mellower stuff.
The first two albums in particular were absolutely top notch. Not a weak track on either. Album 3 and 4 were somewhat more heavier, but still had some great tunes as well
Agreed Austin the softer stuff was her at her best
Dreams
Linger
Zombie
Did The Cranberries have 3 good songs? ;)
Yes they do:
Dreams
Linger
Ode to my family
Although the only other one I know is Zombie. They also did a good cover of Go your own Way.
Dreams
Linger
Ode to my family
Not a huge fan of Zombie. It is ok I guess.
Seen an episode of Derry Girls other night, Zombie at the end. Worked well in context
Wouldn't be one of my favourite tracks, but great for when you want to play the air guitar while waiting for the kettle to boil.
Not something I would do obviously
Any ideas for who to do next?
Am I sensing not a lot of Enya fans on the board, no new age Donegal Celts in touch with their inner ancient anam heading to Croker after praying to an old Oak tree by the river? Anyway:
The Celts
Storms in Africa
Ebudae
Enya isn't going to work.
——
Let's go Michael Jackson (including partnerships and family). Except you can't name Billy Jean, as it will win by a street.
Quote from: thewobbler on July 12, 2024, 08:32:33 PMEnya isn't going to work.
——
Let's go Michael Jackson (including partnerships and family). Except you can't name Billy Jean, as it will win by a street.
Nah, we're doing Enya first
The Celts
Caribbean Blue
Watermark
I'd expect crickets anyway, but it might help if you updated the thread title to Enya!
Be with you
Ode to my family
Dreams
Sail away
to the next artist I beg 😜
I think Sail Away is the only one I know, so I'll go with that too.
Its called Orinoco Flow isn't it?
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 13, 2024, 06:49:11 PMIts called Orinoco Flow isn't it?
And therein lies the pointlessness of discussing Enya.
Talented? Undoubtedly.
Worthy of this thread. Not even close.
I think it's time to close the thread, When you're at Enya, the race is run.
Quote from: thewobbler on July 13, 2024, 06:52:40 PMQuote from: Capt Pat on July 13, 2024, 06:49:11 PMIts called Orinoco Flow isn't it?
And therein lies the pointlessness of discussing Enya.
Talented? Undoubtedly.
Worthy of this thread. Not even close.
I blame sensethetone. He started it
Quote from: trueblue1234 on July 13, 2024, 07:34:45 PMI think it's time to close the thread, When you're at Enya, the race is run.
Can close the thread once it finishes on a high with Neil Diamond.
Without looking back, AC/DC, Eagles, Stone Roses, Malachy Cush, Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac,Philomena, Arctic Monkeys, Hugo, the thread is but young...
Ok, from all that, let's do ACDC and call it quits.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on July 14, 2024, 03:44:06 AMOk, from all that, let's do ACDC and call it quits.
Off you go then....
Lots of great artists yet: Bowie, Zeppelin, The Who, The Kinks, Thin Lizzy, The Police, Van Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Springsteen, The Clash, Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen...
For the Aussie-Scots:
Thunderstruck
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
You Shook Me All Night Long
Whole lotta Rosie
Thunderstruck
Highway to Hell
The obvious ones:
Dirty Deeds
Highway to Hell
It's A Long Way to the Top
A few of my less obvious favourites:
Gone Shootin'
Live Wire
Down Payment Blues
The AC/DC talk seems to have died as quickly as Enya did.
Back in Black
Bad boy Boogie
Let there be Rock
Shoot to thrill
Hells bells
Highway to hell
You Shook Me All Night Long
Back in black
Heatseeker
Whole lotta Rosie
Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck
Highway to Hell
You Shook Me All Night Long
Hells Bells
Whole lot of Rosie
I can't believe it's 45 years since I saw Highway to Hell being played in the Ulster Hall.
There weren't so many following them then. They've hit the big time in some fashion since those days.
Now we're cooking. Just three?
Riff Raff (Power Age probably my joint favourite album with Highway To Hell)
Touch Too Much
You Shook Me All Night Long
#Any thing pre Brian Johnson and pre Back in Black. That said Hayseed Dixie make any thing post Bon Scott interesting.
Hells Bells (one of the best intro's ever)
Ride on
Highway to Hell
honourable mentions
You shook me all night long
Dirty Deeds done dirt cheap
Back in Black
Quote from: johnnycool on July 18, 2024, 04:07:36 PMHells Bells (one of the best intro's ever)
Ride on
Highway to Hell
honourable mentions
You shook me all night long
Dirty Deeds done dirt cheap
Back in Black
Will be hearing more of Hells Bells if you watch Bundesliga. Newly promoted St Pauli come out on pitch to it in home games.
Just watching AC/DC on the BBC Sight and Sound show from about 1978.
Angus leaves the stage (without the entourage he would have in later years), and goes up to the balcony. It's live, and he can still be heard, but his guitar isn't plugged into anything onstage. It's long before bluetooth, so how can he still he heard? does he have a mini amp in his schoolbag on his back, or what?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schaffer%E2%80%93Vega_diversity_system
Cheers!
So who is next?
Any suggestions?
For those about to rock
Highway to hell
Thunderstruck
Tomorrow it could be a different three songs given the catalogue they have
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 07, 2024, 11:16:13 PMSo who is next?
Any suggestions?
Michael Jackson seeing that he sold over 500 million records worldwide.
We done Abba yet?
Street cred ruined
*Runs*
Think it's time to do a genre;
Punk
Ska
Mowtown
Trash Metal
New Wave
Blues
Country and Irish?
Quote from: From the Bunker on August 08, 2024, 09:14:28 PMThink it's time to do a genre;
Punk
Ska
Mowtown
Trash Metal
New Wave
Blues
Madness?
The Clash
Stevie Wonder?
The Ramones?
Or maybe just go with Abba?
ABBA a good shout.
Fleetwood Mac though, that's the ones.
Quote from: thewobbler on August 10, 2024, 03:18:45 PMABBA a good shout.
Fleetwood Mac though, that's the ones.
Well, somebody just pick one and go with it, or we'll be here all day ;D ......
Nah, let's argue some more about who should be next. I'm enjoying this.
Fleetwood Mac:
1. The Chain. One of the greatest songs ever written. Absolutely timeless. Provides sufficient room for all the band to shine, but really this is Lindsey peak imperious Lindsey just showing off how good Lindsey is. And it's marvellous.
2. Silver Springs. Somehow, this one never made an album. An emotive, evocative mix of power ballad and country rock.
——
It gets tough from here. There's a dozen songs in the mix. Man of the World and Oh Well Part 2 from the Peter Green days. Dreams, Say you Love Me, Landslide and the wonderful Tusk from the main era.
—-
3. Songbird. A hauntingly brilliant piece of music.
Quote from: thewobbler on August 10, 2024, 03:34:03 PMFleetwood Mac:
1. The Chain. One of the greatest songs ever written. Absolutely timeless. Provides sufficient room for all the band to shine, but really this is Lindsey peak imperious Lindsey just showing off how good Lindsey is. And it's marvellous.
2. Silver Springs. Somehow, this one never made an album. An emotive, evocative mix of power ballad and country rock.
——
It gets tough from here. There's a dozen songs in the mix. Man of the World and Oh Well Part 2 from the Peter Green days. Dreams, Say you Love Me, Landslide and the wonderful Tusk from the main era.
—-
3. Songbird. A hauntingly brilliant piece of music.
This is peak Buckingham
https://youtu.be/KsYqIJqlPNc?si=EH63IES-ZC6QlZby
Great tune Jog. Twas on a film there recently but I'm buggered if I can mind it lol.
As an aside has anyone seen the Silver Springs video where Stevie sings the last part straight at Lindsey. Pure drama. Maybe old news to some I'd only recently come across it on the twitter. Class
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 10, 2024, 04:31:11 PMGreat tune Jog. Twas on a film there recently but I'm buggered if I can mind it lol.
As an aside has anyone seen the Silver Springs video where Stevie sings the last part straight at Lindsey. Pure drama. Maybe old news to some I'd only recently come across it on the twitter. Class
National Lampoon's vacation , featuring the lovely Dana Barron . One of my very first crushes
Think that was it Austin 🤝
Go Your Own Way
Landslide
The Chain
Oh Well (the Dave Fanning Show theme music for those of us of a certain vintage)
Oh Diane
Albatross
The Chain
Albatross
Rhiannon
Special mentions to Landslide and Go your own way.
Can't really say I like anything by Fleetwood Mac , although the Cranberries did a decent version of 'Go your own way ' and I've heard better versions of Songbird as well
I really can't abide 'Dreams' . Even the version by The Corrs I can't listen to either and I really liked their early stuff.
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 12, 2024, 02:34:22 PMCan't really say I like anything by Fleetwood Mac , although the Cranberries did a decent version of 'Go your own way ' and I've heard better versions of Songbird as well
I really can't abide 'Dreams' . Even the version by The Corrs I can't listen to either and I really liked their early stuff.
It's ok, when you don't like a Band you just ignore. You don't have to force the issue.
Quote from: From the Bunker on August 12, 2024, 02:43:48 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on August 12, 2024, 02:34:22 PMCan't really say I like anything by Fleetwood Mac , although the Cranberries did a decent version of 'Go your own way ' and I've heard better versions of Songbird as well
I really can't abide 'Dreams' . Even the version by The Corrs I can't listen to either and I really liked their early stuff.
It's ok, when you don't like a Band you just ignore. You don't have to force the issue.
I know. I was just thinking out loud
The Chain
Little Lies
Tusk
Really looking forward to the ABBA one
I've created a monster
Sara
Gypsy
Don't Stop
Quote from: ONeill on August 13, 2024, 10:40:23 PMReally looking forward to the ABBA one
Anyone who says they don't have a top 3 by ABBA are liars.
It'll take days of consideration.
Everywhere
The Chain
Go your own way
I wouldn't listen to them that often although I too have a soft spot for ABBA.
Also I missed AC/DC but would go with:
All night Long
Thunderstruck
Highway to Hell
I wouldn't listen to much metal
Sara
The Chain
go your own way
Homo thread...
Who we doing next?
Quote from: AustinPowers on September 01, 2024, 10:06:48 PMWho we doing next?
Can you*please* edit the first post with who we have done to date like a great fella ;D
Quote from: AustinPowers on September 01, 2024, 11:29:30 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on September 01, 2024, 10:20:00 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on September 01, 2024, 10:06:48 PMWho we doing next?
Can you*please* edit the first post with who we have done to date like a great fella ;D
Done
Quote from: JoG2 on September 01, 2024, 11:25:35 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on September 01, 2024, 10:06:48 PMWho we doing next?
Oasis?
Already done.
See post #1
Do it again, the angry / annoyed suggestions will be different surely
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 30, 2023, 06:08:24 PM*********ALREADY DONE**********
The Pogues
Beatles
R.E.M
U2
Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
Neil Young
Eric Clapton
Queen
Nirvana
Oasis
Prince
Cranberries
Enya
AC/DC
Fleetwood Mac
A few of the top 10 selling artist not done yet. Michael Jackson,Elvis Presley,Elton John, Madonna,Led Zeppelin,Pink Floyd
Coldplay?
Disrespect to Abba on here is shameful
Mods!!!!!
Quote from: Blowitupref on September 02, 2024, 12:05:37 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 30, 2023, 06:08:24 PM*********ALREADY DONE**********
The Pogues
Beatles
R.E.M
U2
Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
Neil Young
Eric Clapton
Queen
Nirvana
Oasis
Prince
Cranberries
Enya
AC/DC
Fleetwood Mac
A few of the top 10 selling artist not done yet. Michael Jackson,Elvis Presley,Elton John, Madonna,Led Zeppelin,Pink Floyd
Good shout on all of those. Just go in order as above.
Michael Jackson:
Beat it
Billie Jean
Don't Stop Till You Get Enough
I think...
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 02, 2024, 10:19:01 AMDisrespect to Abba on here is shameful
Mods!!!!!
All in good time 8)
PS. Where is Mods anyway? Not seen him in on in a long while
3. Who's Loving You. Unfortunately this one evolved into a staple for X Factor contestants. But such a mesmerising vocal performance.
2. Earth Song. This is perhaps a left field choice. An honest review of it would suggest pretentious and over blown. But some 20 years on, it's still on my playlist and never skipped.
1. Billie Jean. I mentioned a few months ago that if we do Michael Jackson, it should be "Michael Jackson without Billie Jean". Because it will win comfortably. To the point that if anyone doesn't include it as their favourite MJ song, it's because they're spoiling for a row about something, anything. An absolutely timeless classic.
Billie Jean
Man in the Mirror
Smooth Criminal
I could swap a couple of these on any given day.
3. Off The Wall
2. Rock With You
1. Stranger in Moscow
You are not alone
Thriller
The way you make me feel
Ben
Rockin' Robin
Got To Be There
Billie Jean
Beat it
Bad
And could have another list on his most favourite music videos.
Billie Jean
Smooth Criminal
Don't stop 'til you get Enough
1 Smooth criminal
2Billie Jean
3 Thriller
Will You be There (the Free Willy Theme)
Billie Jean
Thriller
Stranger in Moscow
She's out of my life
Can't decide on a third just yet
Billie Jean
Man in the Mirror
I want you back (Jackson five, don't care)
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
The Way You Make Me Feel
Beat It (vastly superior to Billie Jean and Thriller. The EVH solo is iconic)
Honourable mentions for Dirty Diana and I just can't stop loving you.
How did we end up with Enya before Michael Jackson or Elvis?!
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 02, 2024, 09:40:37 PMHow did we end up with Enya before Michael Jackson or Elvis?!
Or before Neil Diamond.
As for man of many faces.
Billie Jean,Ben and Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough.
Pretty Young Thing
The Way You Make Me Feel
Billie Jean
Man In The Mirror
Smooth Criminal
Earth Song
Its vexing how Pearl Jam keep getting overlooked here lads. Not to flog a dead horse, caught 2 shows at Wrigley Field this weekend. Glen Hansard was the opener. I had no idea Glen rocked so f**king hard. Always thought of him as the folksy type - he absolutely slayed on the guitar and was possibly the best opener I've seen for them in a long time. Apologies Glen, you're a legend.
Quote from: Puckoon on September 03, 2024, 05:28:35 PMMan In The Mirror
Smooth Criminal
Earth Song
Its vexing how Pearl Jam keep getting overlooked here lads. Not to flog a dead horse, caught 2 shows at Wrigley Field this weekend. Glen Hansard was the opener. I had no idea Glen rocked so f**king hard. Always thought of him as the folksy type - he absolutely slayed on the guitar and was possibly the best opener I've seen for them in a long time. Apologies Glen, you're a legend.
Seattle produced some top grunge bands, great that Pearl Jam are going as strong as ever, such a shame that lead singers of Sound garden,Alice in Chains Chris Cornell,Layne Staley are no longer with us.
Don't believe that Pearl Jam are mainstream enough to be a successful source of comments in this hallowed thread. Girls Aloud would gain more traction.
That's not dismissive of Pearl Jam by the way. Some banger tunes. Just the reality of the situation, as we like to say up here.
Didn't pEarl Jam do a cover of Whisky in the jar? Other than that , I couldn't tell you any of their songs.
Speaking of which , I just realised we haven't done Thin Lizzy yet either.
Quote from: thewobbler on September 03, 2024, 08:53:18 PMDon't believe that Pearl Jam are mainstream enough to be a successful source of comments in this hallowed thread. Girls Aloud would gain more traction.
That's not dismissive of Pearl Jam by the way. Some banger tunes. Just the reality of the situation, as we like to say up here.
Yer hole! ;D
Quote from: AustinPowers on September 03, 2024, 09:05:09 PMDidn't pEarl Jam do a cover of Whisky in the jar? Other than that , I couldn't tell you any of their songs.
Speaking of which , I just realised we haven't done Thin Lizzy yet either.
No, I doubt very much they did. Metallica did. Another band for you to consider.
Quote from: Blowitupref on September 03, 2024, 06:21:25 PMQuote from: Puckoon on September 03, 2024, 05:28:35 PMMan In The Mirror
Smooth Criminal
Earth Song
Its vexing how Pearl Jam keep getting overlooked here lads. Not to flog a dead horse, caught 2 shows at Wrigley Field this weekend. Glen Hansard was the opener. I had no idea Glen rocked so f**king hard. Always thought of him as the folksy type - he absolutely slayed on the guitar and was possibly the best opener I've seen for them in a long time. Apologies Glen, you're a legend.
Seattle produced some top grunge bands, great that Pearl Jam are going as strong as ever, such a shame that lead singers of Sound garden,Alice in Chains Chris Cornell,Layne Staley are no longer with us.
Absolutely. Eddie is the only one still with us, well Billy Corgan as well. We lost Cornell, Staley, Scott Wieland, Shannon Hoon and recently Mark Lanegan.
Quote from: Puckoon on September 03, 2024, 09:34:52 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on September 03, 2024, 09:05:09 PMDidn't pEarl Jam do a cover of Whisky in the jar? Other than that , I couldn't tell you any of their songs.
Speaking of which , I just realised we haven't done Thin Lizzy yet either.
No, I doubt very much they did. Metallica did. Another band for you to consider.
Oh right . Then I know nothing about PEarl Jam 😂 Metallica the same. Just ain't my thing
Quote from: Blowitupref on September 02, 2024, 12:05:37 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 30, 2023, 06:08:24 PM*********ALREADY DONE**********
The Pogues
Beatles
R.E.M
U2
Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
Neil Young
Eric Clapton
Queen
Nirvana
Oasis
Prince
Cranberries
Enya
AC/DC
Fleetwood Mac
A few of the top 10 selling artist not done yet. Michael Jackson,Elvis Presley,Elton John, Madonna,Led Zeppelin,Pink Floyd
Looks like Elvis is next on the list
Mickey Jackson talk seems to have finished
Ok I'll go.......
Always on my mind
Marie's the name (of his latest flame)
All shook up
"Can't Help Falling in Love"
"In the Ghetto"
"Hound Dog"
Missed the Mickey Jackson one.
Black or White
Don't stop till you get enough
Dirty Diana
3. A Little Less Conversation. Pretty much a forgotten Elvis track until dug up for the Ocean's 11 reboot. Catchy, funky, fun.
2. In the Ghetto. Haunting lyrics and a superb and distinctive piece of music that allows Elvis to show off his range in an unusually subtle way.
1. An American Trilogy. The ultimate showman's song, never improved upon by any showman, anywhere. This is Elvis.
3. Way Down
2. Viva Las Vegas
1. His Latest Flame
Don't Be Cruel
Suspicious Minds
Love Me Tender (always thought Elvis ripped this melody from Irish ballad Nora Lee, but looks like Nora Lee itself was based on the American civil war ballad Aura Lee.)
Suspicious Minds
That's Alright
The Wonder of You
I actually only watched the Elvis film recently, the one with Austin Butler. You forget how many great songs he had out.
Hard to believe its took this long to get around to the King!
In the Ghetto
Burning Love
Always on my mind
I must have watched that If I can dream song scene from the Elvis movie a dozen times.
I remember being a bit disappointed when I found out that Elvis didn't write his own songs (very few anyway), but what a performer.
Finally! Now we're suckin diesel.
All live tunes, none written by Elvis some epic performances from the 70s. Honorable mention to In the Ghetto however.
1. Polk Salad Annie
2. Lost that loving feeling (if this suit weren't too tight)
3. Unchained Melody - This was near the end, and it's hard to watch. Goosebumps.
Just so many but here goes. They'll probably change tomorrow!
Trying To Get To You
His Latest Flame (Marie's The Name)
The Girl Of My Best Friend
Since we're doing Elvis, we need to do Buddy Holly at some stage too.
Quote from: AustinPowers on September 18, 2024, 09:48:36 PMSince we're doing Elvis, we need to do Buddy Holly at some stage too.
Elvis had a longer career.
In the ghetto is one of my favourites
He was played flat out in our house.
I was nearly 6 when I remembered my mum crying and asked what happened, and she was crying over the death of Elvis.
You don't remember much when that young but it stood out
In the Ghetto
Suspicious minds
Always on my mind
Wouldn't know much Elvis but this i love
Request for Thin Lizzy at some point
Quote from: tiempo on September 19, 2024, 09:43:39 AMRequest for Thin Lizzy at some point
Yes, but after Buddy.
And Abba.
And Steps!
I Just Can't Help Believin'
If I Can Dream
Don't
In the Ghetto
Suspicious Minds
The Wonder of You
Love the Quo. Blue for You was played to death in our house growing up, bought by my older sister I think. Contains one of my all time favourite songs- The Mystery Song
Quo are underrated. Became a bit of a joke later in their career but they have a lot of early bangers that get forgotten about.
Could easily name a few great Quo songs from their classic era from 1968-76, starting with Pictures of Matchstick Men - one of best psychedelic songs ever written.
Quote from: weareros on September 20, 2024, 07:41:55 PMCould easily name a few great Quo songs from their classic era from 1968-76, starting with Pictures of Matchstick Men - one of best psychedelic songs ever written.
Absolute banger. They were choc full of great tunes, even if they were simplistic. It'd didn't need to be groundbreaking in order to hit the mark. Something many artists forget.
I think we were next to each other in the toilet at the odyssey in 2000. Great show. H was on form that night boyo.
Looks like The King is Dead!
Who's next?
Quote from: weareros on September 27, 2024, 03:26:11 PMLooks like The King is Dead!
Who's next?
He's not dead. He's just having a break
Quote from: weareros on September 27, 2024, 03:26:11 PMLooks like The King is Dead!
Who's next?
Elton John going by my recommendation.
Wasted so many years avoiding Elton John music because I really didn't like him for no real reason. So many fantastic songs over such a long period, an all time great.
Tiny Dancer
Rocket Man
Are u ready for love
Are you ready for love ? (2003 version)
Don't let the sun go down on me (duet with Big George - although Big George steals the show here)
Sacrifice
And an honourable mention for I'm Dill Dandin'
I find the rest of his stuff all a bit meh
Elton John has some records!
He fairly went to town during the late 70's
Some man for longevity and going as strong as ever as proved with his recent Glastonbury appearance. One of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 1 diamond, 40 platinum or multi-platinum, and 23 gold albums, over 50 Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 300 million records worldwide.
As for a top three I could change my mind again tomorrow.
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Rocket man
I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
Crocodile Rock
Benny And The Jets
Rocket Man
Song for guy
Are you ready for love
Don't go breaking my heart
Your Song
Tiny Dancer
This train don't stop there anymore
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
I guess that's why they call it the Blues
Crocodile Rock (the Muppets version - Elton was good for a laugh back in the day)
Quote from: AustinPowers on September 27, 2024, 08:54:59 PMAre you ready for love ? (2003 version)
Don't let the sun go down on me (duet with Big George - although Big George steals the show here)
Sacrifice
And an honourable mention for I'm Dill Dandin'
I find the rest of his stuff all a bit meh
😁
Quote from: AustinPowers on September 27, 2024, 08:54:59 PMAre you ready for love ? (2003 version)
Don't let the sun go down on me (duet with Big George - although Big George steals the show here)
Sacrifice
And an honourable mention for I'm Dill Dandin'
I find the rest of his stuff all a bit meh
In all its glory.
Don't go breaking me heart
Song for guy
Your Song - the wedding song. Remember it like it was yesterday....and we all know what a crap day yesterday was
I'll get me coat..
Elton John is a good one for this.
Stick me down for Sacrifice, for now.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 27, 2024, 10:58:41 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on September 27, 2024, 08:54:59 PMAre you ready for love ? (2003 version)
Don't let the sun go down on me (duet with Big George - although Big George steals the show here)
Sacrifice
And an honourable mention for I'm Dill Dandin'
I find the rest of his stuff all a bit meh
In all its glory.
Tired of Dill Dandin, tired of life
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 27, 2024, 10:58:41 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on September 27, 2024, 08:54:59 PMAre you ready for love ? (2003 version)
Don't let the sun go down on me (duet with Big George - although Big George steals the show here)
Sacrifice
And an honourable mention for I'm Dill Dandin'
I find the rest of his stuff all a bit meh
In all its glory.
You've convinced me. Where's that edit button? ;D
I don't know if I have a favourite 3 as there are so many to choose from, but here are 3.
Daniel
Goodbye yellow brick road
I want love
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 27, 2024, 11:16:47 PMDon't go breaking me heart
Song for guy
Your Song - the wedding song. Remember it like it was yesterday....and we all know what a crap day yesterday was
I'll get me coat..
I'd like to include Daniel in mine so delete either one or two, like who really gives a f*ck let's be honest 😜
Tiny Dancer
I'm Still Standing
Rocketman
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 28, 2024, 12:46:26 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 27, 2024, 11:16:47 PMDon't go breaking me heart
Song for guy
Your Song - the wedding song. Remember it like it was yesterday....and we all know what a crap day yesterday was
I'll get me coat..
I'd like to include Daniel in mine so delete either one or two, like who really gives a f*ck let's be honest 😜
What are you even doing here if you're not going to take this seriously ? ;D
No offence, but this is such a tiresome thread. People listing (in the main) really popular songs from really popular Bands/Groups/Individuals.
It's as thought provoking as the arguments of who is the best football player in the world during the Messi/Ronaldo era.
Quote from: From the Bunker on September 28, 2024, 09:57:55 AMNo offence, but this is such a tiresome thread. People listing (in the main) really popular songs from really popular Bands/Groups/Individuals.
It's as thought provoking as the arguments of who is the best football player in the world during the Messi/Ronaldo era.
You should try out the US threads, or Russian and Israel threads, they are tiresome
I find a lot of threads on here tiresome. I just don't go on them. Hope this helps
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 28, 2024, 11:37:32 AMQuote from: From the Bunker on September 28, 2024, 09:57:55 AMNo offence, but this is such a tiresome thread. People listing (in the main) really popular songs from really popular Bands/Groups/Individuals.
It's as thought provoking as the arguments of who is the best football player in the world during the Messi/Ronaldo era.
You should try out the US threads, or Russian and Israel threads, they are tiresome
Tyrone thread is gold atm though.
Plus this thread got me back onto Dill Dandin, so not all bad
Please please please Madonna next 🙏
3. Your Song. An impossibly moving ballad. I mean everyone in the world sings this song and they all want to sing it just like him. And fail.
2. Tiny Dancer. An odd one for me. Didn't appreciate it at first, but it has become perhaps Reg's most timeless tune of all. It doesn't really have a genre... apart from being Elton being magnificent.
1. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. I wasn't sure about Elton as a teenager. You know him being a big gaylord and all that, made it difficult for this angsty young man to commit to his music. But I watched a concert on tv one night when three quarter cut. And this is the song that converted me (to his music). Bought his greatest hits the next day and have loved that collection ever since.
Quote from: From the Bunker on September 28, 2024, 09:57:55 AMNo offence, but this is such a tiresome thread. People listing (in the main) really popular songs from really popular Bands/Groups/Individuals.
It's as thought provoking as the arguments of who is the best football player in the world during the Messi/Ronaldo era.
Well that was sort of the whole point. A band/singer with maybe 20+ hits , and you have to narrow it down to your favourite three. Depending on your liking of said artist , that could be an impossible task
It's also a good thread for maybe delving into someone you aren't a fan of, just by others recommendations..
But most of all , it's just a bit of craic .
By the way , fell free to recommend a band/singer we could do later. After we do Steps , of course! ;D
Quote from: thewobbler on September 28, 2024, 01:52:55 PM3. Your Song. An impossibly moving ballad. I mean everyone in the world sings this song and they all want to sing it just like him. And fail.
2. Tiny Dancer. An odd one for me. Didn't appreciate it at first, but it has become perhaps Reg's most timeless tune of all. It doesn't really have a genre... apart from being Elton being magnificent.
1. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. I wasn't sure about Elton as a teenager. You know him being a big gaylord and all that, made it difficult for this angsty young man to commit to his music. But I watched a concert on tv one night when three quarter cut. And this is the song that converted me (to his music). Bought his greatest hits the next day and have loved that collection ever since.
I thought he didn't come out for a fair bit into his career or have I got that wrong? Was he not married?
Not that it matters. Some my best friends are gay
Quote from: From the Bunker on September 28, 2024, 09:57:55 AMNo offence, but this is such a tiresome thread. People listing (in the main) really popular songs from really popular Bands/Groups/Individuals.
It's as thought provoking as the arguments of who is the best football player in the world during the Messi/Ronaldo era.
My first post on this thread:
1. Tiny Dancer
2. Daniel
3. Crocodile Rock
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 28, 2024, 04:24:38 PMQuote from: thewobbler on September 28, 2024, 01:52:55 PM3. Your Song. An impossibly moving ballad. I mean everyone in the world sings this song and they all want to sing it just like him. And fail.
2. Tiny Dancer. An odd one for me. Didn't appreciate it at first, but it has become perhaps Reg's most timeless tune of all. It doesn't really have a genre... apart from being Elton being magnificent.
1. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. I wasn't sure about Elton as a teenager. You know him being a big gaylord and all that, made it difficult for this angsty young man to commit to his music. But I watched a concert on tv one night when three quarter cut. And this is the song that converted me (to his music). Bought his greatest hits the next day and have loved that collection ever since.
I thought he didn't come out for a fair bit into his career or have I got that wrong? Was he not married?
Not that it matters. Some my best friends are gay
You are correct. Read his autobiography a few years ago. It's pretty good.
- Song For Guy
- Blue Eyes
- I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
Shout out for Step Into Christmas - a Festive classic.
Are you ready for love
Don't go breaking my heart
Your Song
Plus I missed Elvis:
Suspicious Minds
In the Ghetto
Burning Love
Saw him for the first time in concert a few years back - fantastic showman.
Not easy to pick a top 5 never mind a top 3.
Todays top 3 would be
Are You Ready For Love
Tiny Dancer
Rocket Man
Quote from: Taylor on October 08, 2024, 08:20:20 AMSaw him for the first time in concert a few years back - fantastic showman.
Not easy to pick a top 5 never mind a top 3.
Todays top 3 would be
Are You Ready For Love
Tiny Dancer
Rocket Man
Can't read that without hearing Tony Danza
Looks like we've all had enough of big Elton
Madonna is next, it appears......
Ray of Light
Music
Material Girl
Strange choice. Her music has aged poorly.
I'm not actually sure Madonna has a song that would keep me from barking "Alexa next".
Quote from: thewobbler on October 21, 2024, 01:59:24 PMStrange choice. Her music has aged poorly.
I'm not actually sure Madonna has a song that would keep me from barking "Alexa next".
Blame whoever suggested it weeks ago. The next few are on the first page , so get your spake in now for after that
I agree though. Her 80's stuff was ok. Last 20 odd years , her music , like her new face , has been a disaster
Vogue
Like a prayer
Papa don't preach/ material girl
Would't be much of a fan, and have no clue about her later work, but the likes of Like a Virgin, Material Girl, Papa Don't Preach don't seem to me to have aged particularly poorly (I mean, I don't actually like them, but they don't sound outdated to me).
The two goals he scored against England in Mexico'86 are certainly up there.
The one against Greece in 94 also good.
In fairness, she was once the biggest star on the planet:
Like a Prayer
La Isla Bonita
Borderline
Don't like her music so 0/3
I prefer the book where she got the baps out a lot
She was a horny oul goat at a stage
Holiday
Like a Prayer
Music
The rest are tosh
Like a Prayer
Into the Groove
Like a Virgin
Quote from: weareros on October 21, 2024, 03:08:48 PMIn fairness, she was once the biggest star on the planet:
biggest-selling female recording artist of all time. She has reportedly sold more than 400 million records
Some of her later stuff in the 90s was underrated.
Ray of Light.
Like a Prayer (made all the better by its pious denunciation by (I think it was) Barry Lang on The Beat Box on Sundays - he refused to play it because of what he called "the offensive nature of the video")
La Isla Bonita
Honourable mentions:
Cherish
Frozen
Open Your Heart
Take a Bow
Hung Up
I must say I found it very hard to narrow it down to 3. Her stuff was consistently good.
Like a Prayer
Hung Up
Material Girl
Papa Don't Preach
La Isla Bonita
Like a Prayer
Quote from: AustinPowers on October 21, 2024, 11:50:26 AMLooks like we've all had enough of big Elton
Madonna is next, it appears......
One just for you.
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 21, 2024, 08:11:41 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 21, 2024, 11:50:26 AMLooks like we've all had enough of big Elton
Madonna is next, it appears......
One just for you.
;D Funny enough , that is in my top 3
Just working out the other two
Ray of Light
Beautiful stranger
Live to Tell
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/36eac0797aeed5619e93e4eb79f96825/tumblr_inline_pjw3pqQFCY1qfb043_1280.jpg)
Holiday
Beautiful Stranger
Borderline
Sonic Youth's cover of Get Into The Groove was pretty good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjiZ0-y82_0
I found her older stuff very good.
Her newer stuff was a steaming pile of shite
Papa Dont Preach
Crazy For You
Holiday
No more Madonna fans?
Good cover of a Madonne song
Right, big Madge has obviously had her day (in more than one way)
Led Zeppelin up next....
(Think I'll sit this one out. Haven't a baldy. Who picks these anyway? :o )
Stairway
Black Dog
Kashmir
An odd one for me. IV was by some distance my favourite album for decades. But my older ears can't take too much heavy rock anymore. I can still appreciate their extraordinary genius, but just not for too long at a time.
Thinking about it this morning I can't really separate IV apart from one song, which to me is proof that if Page had gone down the folksy ballad route, Zeppelin would have been the greatest folksy ballad band of all time.
1. Going to California.
Rock and Roll
Black Dog
Going to California
Any recommendations for later down the line?
I'll throw in Thin Lizzy, Billy Joel, Bob Marley and Madness
Quote from: AustinPowers on October 28, 2024, 10:36:00 PMRight, big Madge has obviously had her day (in more than one way)
Led Zeppelin up next....
(Think I'll sit this one out. Haven't a baldy. Who picks these anyway? :o )
Was hoping for a Beyonce or Lisa Stansfield next :(
In no particular order,
Achilles Last Stand
No Quarter
Rain Song
Battle of Evermore
Kashmir
Stairway to Heaven
Honourable mentions;
Immigrant song
Rain Song
Ramble on
I better stop there!
Depending on the mood, but the Zeps had some good rhythms in a lot of their stuff and they were very talented musicians in their own right.
https://youtu.be/2u-PjvRyr0I
Travelling Riverside Blues & 2 A.N.Others
Nearly Impossible
Kashmir
Ramble On
Custard Pie
Jeez how to you leave out Rock and Roll, Black Dog, In my time of dying etc...
Whole Lotta Love
Stairway to Heaven
Immigrant Song
Quote from: AustinPowers on October 29, 2024, 10:18:24 AMAny recommendations for later down the line?
I'll throw in Thin Lizzy, Billy Joel, Bob Marley and Madness
A few more top selling artists. The Eagles,Eminem,Whitney Houston,Bruce Springsteen,ABBA
Stairway to Heaven
First we take Manhattan
Hallelujah
Going to California
Battle of Evermore (The Lovemongers, aka Ann and Nancy Wilson do a decent cover)
Stairway to Heaven
Since I've been loving you
Kashmir
Stairway
When the levee breaks
In the evening
Impossible list...
Are we done with Zeppelin?
Pink Floyd are up next ::)
Edit. Thin Lizzy and Buddy Holly were mentioned in recent pages , so we'll do them after
Shine on You Crazy Diamond (1-5)
Have a A Cigar
Not Now John/Sheep
Kashmir
Stairway to Heaven
Black Dog
Zep:
The Lemon song
When the levee breaks
Rock and Roll
Floyd:
Mother
Brain Damage
Wish you were here
in both cases I could go on and on
Going to see Dave Gilmour this weekend
Three from Pink Floyd - tough to narrow it down...
Comfortably Numb
Echoes
Us and Them
Time
Money
Another Brick in the Wall
Wish you were here
Another Brick in the Wall
Comfortably Numb
Money
Wish you were here
Comfortably Numb
Comfortably Numb
Wish You Were Here
Shine On... I remember seeing a haunting photo of Syd in a documentary and I always think about it when I hear this song.
Are we done with Pink Floyd?
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 11, 2024, 10:34:31 PMAre we done with Pink Floyd?
Run Like Hell
Mother
Another Brick in the Wall
Now we are done.
INXS next?
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on November 11, 2024, 11:10:14 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 11, 2024, 10:34:31 PMAre we done with Pink Floyd?
Run Like Hell
Mother
Another Brick in the Wall
Now we are done.
INXS next?
Money
Us and them
Wish you were here
Neil Diamond followed by Europe is in line before INXS.
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 11, 2024, 11:15:43 PMQuote from: DrinkingHarp on November 11, 2024, 11:10:14 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 11, 2024, 10:34:31 PMAre we done with Pink Floyd?
Run Like Hell
Mother
Another Brick in the Wall
Now we are done.
INXS next?
Nope, Thin Lizzy
Jailbreak
Dont Believe a Word
Rosalie
Not easy to pick 3 here. I could do another 3 right up with these.
Black Rose
Dancing in the Moonlight
Do anything you want to do.
Emerald
Sarah
Parisienne Walkways (I know it's a Gary Moore song, but couldn't leave it out)
Could easily pick a different 3 every day of the week, been listening a bit lately, saw the Limehouse Lizzy tribute, they're very good
Wild One
Southbound
Silver Dollar
Got slightly addicted to watching this a while back, has a bit of everything including a broken string early doors for Gary Moore who just plays on like its nothing
Rosalie
Don't believe a word
Are you ready
Whiskey in the jar (my intro to TL)
Rosalie
Cowboy Song
Still in love with you
Forgot to do Pink Floyd. I'd still have Syd Barrett's "See Emily Play" as top.
The great Thin Lizzy will bring our over indexing on white male rockers down a bit.
The Rocker
Waiting for an Alibi
Sarah
Shout out for Philo's great solo songs. Yellow Pearl, the one time theme song for TOTPs, and Old Town.
Quote from: lurganblue on November 12, 2024, 09:05:00 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 11, 2024, 11:15:43 PMQuote from: DrinkingHarp on November 11, 2024, 11:10:14 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 11, 2024, 10:34:31 PMAre we done with Pink Floyd?
Run Like Hell
Mother
Another Brick in the Wall
Now we are done.
INXS next?
Nope, Thin Lizzy
Jailbreak
Dont Believe a Word
Rosalie
Not easy to pick 3 here. I could do another 3 right up with these.
Every time I hear the line, "tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak, somewhere in this town ", I can't help but laugh. My money is on the Jail.
Great tune though
Quote from: weareros on November 12, 2024, 11:45:14 AMForgot to do Pink Floyd. I'd still have Syd Barrett's "See Emily Play" as top.
The great Thin Lizzy will bring our over indexing on white male rockers down a bit.
Rocker
Waiting for an Alibi
Sarah
Shout out for Philo's great solo songs. Yellow Pearl, the one time theme song for TOTPs, and Old Town.
Old Town I think was the best thing Phil Lynott ever did. Sarah, as well. But they're solo hits , so I can't include them. But they'd be my top two.
Edit- Sarah was actually Thin Lizzy, not Phil on his own.
Quote from: lurganblue on November 12, 2024, 09:05:00 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 11, 2024, 11:15:43 PMQuote from: DrinkingHarp on November 11, 2024, 11:10:14 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 11, 2024, 10:34:31 PMAre we done with Pink Floyd?
Run Like Hell
Mother
Another Brick in the Wall
Now we are done.
INXS next?
Nope, Thin Lizzy
Jailbreak
Dont Believe a Word
Rosalie
Not easy to pick 3 here. I could do another 3 right up with these.
Those are good choices. I might throw in Wild One instead of Rosalie, but it'd be a close call.
Sarah
The boys are back in town
Whisky in the Jar
Any more Lizzy?
Right, obviously Lizzy talk has finished....
Next up, Buddy Holly
Now we're talking.......
I dunno, might just be crickets.
I know his biggest hit that for sure
I'll get me coat
Everyday
It doesn't matter anymore
Raining in my heart
Rave On
That'll Be the Day
True Love Ways
Shoutout to Sonny Curtis guitarist with the Crickets who wrote "I Fought the Law", later a big hit for Bobby Fuller Four and of course The Clash.
Weezer
That'll Be The Day
Everyday
Peggy Sue
Rave on
Oh Boy
Fly with me That'll be the day.
Rave On
Peggy Sue
That'll Be The Day
I'm a gonna love you too
It Doesn't Matter Any More
Blue Days Black Nights
My dad always had Buddy on in the car.
Everyday is 2 mins off pop perfection, only 22 when the plane went down.
Waylon Jennings of outlaw country fame (bass guitarist for Holly at the time) lost a coin toss and gave up his seat on the flight - sent them off jokingly with the words "I hope your plane crashes".
Quote from: BigGreenField on November 20, 2024, 08:15:58 PMEveryday is 2 mins off pop perfection, only 22 when the plane went down.
Waylon Jennings of outlaw country fame (bass guitarist for Holly at the time) lost a coin toss and gave up his seat on the flight - sent them off jokingly with the words "I hope your plane crashes".
Mad the influence he has had considering he only lived to 22.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 20, 2024, 10:08:55 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on November 20, 2024, 08:15:58 PMEveryday is 2 mins off pop perfection, only 22 when the plane went down.
Waylon Jennings of outlaw country fame (bass guitarist for Holly at the time) lost a coin toss and gave up his seat on the flight - sent them off jokingly with the words "I hope your plane crashes".
Mad the influence he has had considering he only lived to 22.
It really is. He'll be 66 years dead in February and a lot of his songs still really well known
Wasn't he a big influence on the Beatles as well?
https://www.aaronkrerowicz.com/beatles-blog/the-influence-of-buddy-holly-on-the-beatles
One of my favourite musicians. Unbelievable body of work by the age of 22. The Beatles were heavily influenced by him and even their name was inspired by the Crickets. Bob Dylan was in the audience at the last concert!
Maybe Baby
That'll be the day
True Love Ways
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 19, 2024, 06:09:49 PMEveryday
It doesn't matter anymore
Raining in my heart
Just remembered about this one , so in third place now, it's.. ...
You're so square (baby, I don't care)
Any more Buddy?
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 28, 2024, 09:23:45 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 19, 2024, 06:09:49 PMEveryday
It doesn't matter anymore
Raining in my heart
Just remembered about this one , so in third place now, it's.. ...
You're so square (baby, I don't care)
Good shout. Covered by Elvis too.
It must be time for... The Bee Gees.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 07, 2024, 10:50:31 PMIt must be time for... The Bee Gees.
All in good time.
I'll add it to the list
Next up is Billy Joel.......
Piano man
Uptown girl
Always a woman
Think About Your Troubles
Was It Something I Said?
When The Nights Get Long
Captain Jack
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
Piano Man
Goodnight Saigon
Piano man
We Didn't Start the Fire
Has to be... Uptown Girl!
We didn't start the fire
Piano Man
Seen him and Elton John in Croke Park bout '98 maybe. Great show.
Always a woman
Only the good die young
Moving out
I love Allentown also
Tell her About it
The Longest Time
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
Listened to a podcast series that covered each person/line from We Didn't Start The Fire and it was fascinating.
Say goodbye to Hollywood
Goodnight Saigon
An Innocent Man
Allentown
Goodnight Saigon
Piano man
Goodnight Saigon
Always a woman
River of Dreams
It's Still Rock and Roll to me
She's Always a Woman
Piano Man
The bard of Long Island could pen a tune.
Anyone remember the Memories version of We didn't start the fire when we first qualified for 1990 World Cup - Jackie Charlton, Eoin Hand, Johnny Giles, Ireland!
Quote from: weareros on December 08, 2024, 10:03:31 PMIt's Still Rock and Roll to me
She's Always a Woman
Piano Man
The bard of Long Island could pen a tune.
Anyone remember the Memories version of We didn't start the fire when we first qualified for 1990 World Cup - Jackie Charlton, Eoin Hand, Johnny Giles, Ireland!
Jesus that's a blast from the past! Tony Galvin, Niall Quinn, Packie doesn't let them in...
Quote from: weareros on December 08, 2024, 10:03:31 PMIt's Still Rock and Roll to me
She's Always a Woman
Piano Man
The bard of Long Island could pen a tune.
Anyone remember the Memories version of We didn't start the fire when we first qualified for 1990 World Cup - Jackie Charlton, Eoin Hand, Johnny Giles, Ireland!
Great memories
She's always a woman
Scenes from an Italian restaurant
River of Dreams
That was near impossible. I could have put 20 others in there.
Piano Man
Goodnight Saigon
Allentown
1. Vienna
2. She's Always A Woman
3. It's Still Rock and Roll To Me
Piano Man
The Entertainer
Vienna
The Downeaster Alexa (it's no Lifeboat Mona but it's terrific)
New York State of Mind
Allentown
An Innocent Man and All for Leyna honourable mentions.
Piano Man
Always a woman
Uptown Girl
Surely it's time for a Christmas top 3..
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon
Baby Please Come Home - U2's version
Fairy Tale of New York - The Pogues
Switch out U2 for Slade and you have it.
1) I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day - Wizzard.
2) Here It Is Merry Christmas - Slade.
3) All Alone On Christmas - Darlene Love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8OPuwa783g
Heard that yesterday morning on RTE radio done to music, never heard it before. Now my favourite Christmas song. Any song includes manure face, especially a Christmas song deserves a mention.
Another oldie when the Paisley tapes were all the go in mid 90s was "Santa Claus you p***k where's my F*****g bike.
Quote from: pbat on December 18, 2024, 09:36:34 PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8OPuwa783g
Heard that yesterday morning on RTE radio done to music, never heard it before. Now my favourite Christmas song. Any song includes manure face, especially a Christmas song deserves a mention.
Another oldie when the Paisley tapes were all the go in mid 90s was "Santa Claus you p***k where's my F*****g bike.
Kevin Bloody Wilson.
Fairytale
Last Christmas
Driving home for Christmas
A lot of Christmas songs are about nostalgia rather than them being really great songs.
Darlene Love's Christmas (baby please come home) brings back great memories. It was at the start of Gremlins , and When we first got a video player, we watched Gremlins again and again. So when I hear that song, I'm back there again
You can't beat a good carol/hymn sang really well. O Holy Night is Beautiful when done well. Watched the Nativity! film recently too - a stunning version of Silent Night at the end credits on that
I consider Arthur McBride a Christmas song as the lyrics several times say "it being on Christmas morning." Paul Brady's live version from 1977 can't be beat, with some wonderful acoustic finger-picking guitar. Lyrically and musically, a Christmas classic.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon
Arthur McBride - Paul Brady
Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
Need a title change. ;)
Last Christmas
Driving home for Christmas
Stop the Cavalry (purely from a feckin great night out and the whole upstairs of the pub started kinda bobbing up and down to it)
Honourable mention fir The Waitresses Christmas Wrapping
Oh and the Cork rap kids who did the Spark have a new song too...
https://youtu.be/nfZr9-13l-M?feature=shared
I like...
Rockin' Robin
Last Christmas
Stay Another Day
Christmas Wrapping
I love Christmas and Christmas music. So apologies, but I have to go way beyond my Top Three. I could actually list a Top Twenty.
- Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas
- Kate Bush - December Will Be Magic Again
- Steeleye Span - Gaudete
- Elton John - Step Into Christmas
- Enya - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
- Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
- George Michael - December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)
- Erasure - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Andy Williams - It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
- Otis Redding - Merry Christmas Baby
o holy night
carol of the bells
2000 miles
walking in the air
i pretend to like fairytale of new york.
O Holy Night is a great shout.
Arthur McBride a wonderful song by Paul Brady.
I could take or leave everything else in the Christmas jukebox.
Adeste Fideles
Fairytale of New York
Stop the Cavalry
Wizzard - Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody
Band Aid - Do They Know Its Christmas
Love Christmas songs and could easily fill a top 10 but never tire of the above 3
War is over - John Lennon
Carol of the Bells
Stay another day - East 17
I'm about as far from religious as you can get, but O Holy Night is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. I particularly love Nat King Cole's version.
Pennies from Heaven is one I've got to really love this past few years.
Wizzard's song is one you never really hear in the US (you might hear the odd cover). I don't get it. It is a masterpiece!
Fairytale of New York is starting to break through a little over here, although you still won't hear it out and about that much. Bill Murray had a cover of it in his Murray Christmas thing he did a few years back, while it was on the opening credits for the Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas special.
I'm really not a lover of Christmas music. The only one that I could say I like, is Driving Home for Christmas.
Quote from: lurganblue on December 19, 2024, 12:44:50 PMI'm really not a lover of Christmas music. The only one that I could say I like, is Driving Home for Christmas.
I was the same till I got a puncture and it lashing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFUgRRYmLvk
Another worth a listen is Badly Drawn Boy's Donna & Blitzen.
Oh Holy Night
2000 miles
Do they know it's Christmas Time
I always imagine I'd crack up if I was working in retail this time of year, listening to such an amount of shite efforts on a loop.
That said, in small doses, my top 3 would be
-I believe in Father Christmas
-Stop the cavalry
-Original Band Aid/ Original Fairytale of New York.
On the Carol front, a good version of Oh Holy Night is out on its own. In our little country church, when I was a kid there was a woman who used to do a fantastic job on it at Midnight Mass, it really felt extraordinary each time.
When A Child Is Born has something as well.
Slade.
Not saying it's in my top three but David Essex winters tale deserves a mention
And by God I've just gave it one
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town - The Boss - https://youtu.be/76WFkKp8Tjs?si=6nIT7fdOKnp-lXNo
Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry - https://youtu.be/YiadNVhaGwk?si=8guk4sjjFlqZyPRH
Shakin stevens- Merry Christmas
Paul mc cartney- a wonderful Christmas time
Darlene love- all alone at Christmas
Chuck berry- run run Rudolf
Pretenders- 3000 miles
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 20, 2024, 09:47:44 AMShakin stevens- Merry Christmas
Paul mc cartney- a wonderful Christmas time
Darlene love- all alone at Christmas
Chuck berry- run run Rudolf
Pretenders- 3000 miles
They're further away than they were before ;D
It's hard not to like hearing aul Shaky this time of year
Handel's Hallelujah at the Sydney Opera House is superb
Quote from: bennydorano on December 20, 2024, 04:52:42 PM
Handel's Hallelujah at the Sydney Opera House is superb
Superb indeed. First performed in Dublin, 1742.
Yes O'Neill, heard on radio earlier, worth a mention
1. Band Aid (1985)
2. Fairytale of New York
3. Silent Night sung by Sinead O'Connor.
Quote from: ONeill on December 21, 2024, 11:45:13 PM
Brilliant song.
The wife has had it in her Xmas playlist for quite a while, but I only really started to notice it the last couple of years.
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 20, 2024, 10:27:20 AMQuote from: 03,05,08 on December 20, 2024, 09:47:44 AMShakin stevens- Merry Christmas
Paul mc cartney- a wonderful Christmas time
Darlene love- all alone at Christmas
Chuck berry- run run Rudolf
Pretenders- 3000 miles
They're further away than they were before ;D
It's hard not to like hearing aul Shaky this time of year
Heard the Shaky song playing in the MOMA museum in NYC a few days back. First time I ever heard it in public here.
There must be serious royalty cheques coming in to some of these people on the basis of a single Christmas song.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2024, 02:09:07 PMThere must be serious royalty cheques coming in to some of these people on the basis of a single Christmas song.
http://christmasfm.com
Noddy Holder loving life.
Quote from: armaghniac on December 22, 2024, 03:11:08 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2024, 02:09:07 PMThere must be serious royalty cheques coming in to some of these people on the basis of a single Christmas song.
http://christmasfm.com
They have a Christmas Song contest every year for any of ye who fancies they could write the next great Christmas song. This year's winner was in the Saint Winifred's category (I think kids choirs do well for Xmas songs as in Wizzard, although "there's no one quite like grandma" was a little too sugary, unlike the other famous grandma who got run over by a reindeer, an equally terrible song).
It doesn't get much better than this.
1. Pretenders- 3000 miles
2. The Ronettes - Sleigh Ride
3. Tie between:
Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmas Time and
Coldplay - Christmas Lights
Dominic the Donkey
I wanna Hippopotamus for Christmas
I'm great at the honorables mentions tbh 🤝
Spaceman came travelling- Chris de Burgh
Power of Love - Frankie goes to Hollywood
Only you - Flying Pickets
Is it just me or has Fairytale hardly been played this year?
I think I only heard it once . Usually it's everywhere
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 24, 2024, 06:47:55 PMIs it just me or has Fairytale hardly been played this year?
I think I only heard it once . Usually it's everywhere
Was in Galway City last weekend. The Shane MacGowan version was played in the beer tent and in the two pubs I visited afterwards bands covered the song with their own version.
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 24, 2024, 06:47:55 PMIs it just me or has Fairytale hardly been played this year?
I think I only heard it once . Usually it's everywhere
For me, been played far more than usual 🤭
Fairytale.
A Spaceman came travelling
Driving home for Christmas.
O Holy Night
When a child is born (Johnny Mathis)
I believe in Fr Christmas (Greg Lake)
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 24, 2024, 06:47:55 PMIs it just me or has Fairytale hardly been played this year?
I think I only heard it once . Usually it's everywhere
I have found that to be the case this year. A station devoted to christmas songs on free view hasn't played it at all.
I was nonplussed with this song in the past , but it sounds great with the Qatar World Cup montage from the BBC
Brilliant montage by the way. Hats off
UK Christmas Top 40 Singles exactly 40 years ago
(https://scontent.fdub3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/470578367_1140598228076218_248858560028828570_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=WI8RuhcmZS0Q7kNvgFu1uNd&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub3-2.fna&_nc_gid=AoFRmAcsBOqh_vdR0FL1FGb&oh=00_AYA6g9uo7U4rpeqShO6pMPcZeTpsxQXCDbbPEBo5mV6_Wg&oe=6770F374)
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on December 22, 2024, 06:54:34 PMIt doesn't get much better than this.
Irish singer Emer Barry's version of O Holy Night isn't bad, but some of the best versions I've heard were from Charlotte Church , Hayley Westenra and Josh Groban's wasn't half bad either
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 27, 2024, 03:09:47 PMQuote from: Harold Disgracey on December 22, 2024, 06:54:34 PMIt doesn't get much better than this.
Irish singer Emer Barry's version of O Holy Night isn't bad, but some of the best versions I've heard were from Charlotte Church , Hayley Westenra and Josh Groban's wasn't half bad either
The best I've ever heard was from a young fella at Lisanally Special School Christmas Concert in Armagh a few years ago. Would have drawn tears from a stone.
Right, Christmas is over. Time for another...
Eagles are up next...
Hotel California
One of these nights
Take it easy.
Could have been a few others
Seven Bridges Road
The Last Resort
Wasted Time
Hotel California
Desperado
Lyin' Eyes
Take it easy
Hotel California
Lyin eyes
Desperado
Tequila Sunrise
Hotel California
Take it Easy
peaceful Easy Feeling
Take It To the Limit
Have a vague memory that one of the Eagles concerts at Stormont got wrapped up in the NI Events scandal at the time
You could have a few best 3 but will going with
Life in the fast lane, great intro
Lyin' eyes
And any from Hotel California, Take it easy, Desperado, and Tequila Sunrise
1) Already Gone
2) Waiting in the Weeds
3) Lyin' Eyes
Great band on record but has anyone heard them live?
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 08, 2025, 11:33:57 AMYou could have a few best 3 but will going with
Life in the fast lane, great intro
Lyin' eyes
And any from Hotel California, Take it easy, Desperado, and Tequila Sunrise
Was actually just a warm up lick that Joe Walsh would play before rehearsal sessions for dexterity. Frey overheard it and the rest is history.
I never like Eagles (Hotel California does my head in) , but I did hear a girl sing Desperado (don't really like Eagles version either)on, I think it was Star in their eyes, a few years back. Might have even been the kids show . But Holy moly, it blew me away (So, sometimes it's not the song that's the problem, but the singer/band )
I've no idea if she became of anything, but she was brilliant. Must have another look on YaTube.
Difficult to pick only 3
Lyin Eyes
One Of These Nights
Take It To The Limit
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 08, 2025, 12:47:24 PM1) Already Gone
2) Waiting in the Weeds
3) Lyin' Eyes
Great band on record but has anyone heard them live?
1996 in Dublin when I had to chaperone the aul lad and his brothers in and out and home , Stormont under my own steam!
Like any big concert band, a good crowd makes the occasion, I've seen Neil Young half a dozen times and the 2 poor ones all
Had half interested crowds.
Still think should have found room to get Meisner in the tour line up for the 1994 reforming even if it meant swapping in and out with Schmidt.
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 08, 2025, 12:47:24 PM1) Already Gone
2) Waiting in the Weeds
3) Lyin' Eyes
Great band on record but has anyone heard them live?
Always liked The Last Resort.
The tribute band, Take It To The Limit, who're pretty good in fairness, are doing a few non-Dublin tour dates over the next few months - worth catching them if you're a fan.
Quote from: BigGreenField on January 08, 2025, 05:59:13 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on January 08, 2025, 12:47:24 PM1) Already Gone
2) Waiting in the Weeds
3) Lyin' Eyes
Great band on record but has anyone heard them live?
1996 in Dublin when I had to chaperone the aul lad and his brothers in and out and home , Stormont under my own steam!
Like any big concert band, a good crowd makes the occasion, I've seen Neil Young half a dozen times and the 2 poor ones all
Had half interested crowds.
Still think should have found room to get Meisner in the tour line up for the 1994 reforming even if it meant swapping in and out with Schmidt.
Randy left them, but Yeah, maybe/maybe not. TBS got a raw deal joining the Eagles just for them to pretty much immediately break up.
Hate to speak ill of the dead but Frey was a total w**ker.
Take it Easy
Life in the Fast Lane
Heartache Tonight
Saw their Hell Freezes Over tour in Tinley Park/Chicago in July of 94, it was absolutely top two concerts I have ever been to.
Melissa Ethridge opened up for them and I was floored by how incredible she is live. Was not a huge fan of hers till after that performance.
Keep your suggestions coming for future bands or singers to do.
We have 6 or 7 lined up after Eagles, so get your speak in early
Quote from: mouview on January 08, 2025, 06:20:07 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on January 08, 2025, 12:47:24 PM1) Already Gone
2) Waiting in the Weeds
3) Lyin' Eyes
Great band on record but has anyone heard them live?
Always liked The Last Resort.
The tribute band, Take It To The Limit, who're pretty good in fairness, are doing a few non-Dublin tour dates over the next few months - worth catching them if you're a fan.
Not a huge fan by any means but I do like their records.
It's just I've been told by a lot of fans don't bother going to see them live as you may as well just listen to them in the house. They sound the same.
Hotel California (the double lead guitar is class)
New Kid in Town
Desperado
Best of the solo efforts: Joe Walsh's Life's Been Good
Quote from: Puckoon on January 08, 2025, 06:23:06 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on January 08, 2025, 05:59:13 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on January 08, 2025, 12:47:24 PM1) Already Gone
2) Waiting in the Weeds
3) Lyin' Eyes
Great band on record but has anyone heard them live?
1996 in Dublin when I had to chaperone the aul lad and his brothers in and out and home , Stormont under my own steam!
Like any big concert band, a good crowd makes the occasion, I've seen Neil Young half a dozen times and the 2 poor ones all
Had half interested crowds.
Still think should have found room to get Meisner in the tour line up for the 1994 reforming even if it meant swapping in and out with Schmidt.
Randy left them, but Yeah, maybe/maybe not. TBS got a raw deal joining the Eagles just for them to pretty much immediately break up.
Hate to speak ill of the dead but Frey was a total w**ker.
Did you see the authorized documentary they did a few years before Frey died?
Himself and Henley came across as real dicks, especially with respect to Don Felder, and to a lesser extent, Meisner.
Say what you want about Felder, but he's a brilliant guitarist, and he was primarily responsible for by far and away their biggest hit. Yeah, Henley wrote the lyrics to Hotel California and sang it, but the tune and the guitar work, the crux of the song and what made it great, were written by Felder, despite their efforts to downplay what was on the demo.
Quote from: mouview on January 08, 2025, 06:20:07 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on January 08, 2025, 12:47:24 PM1) Already Gone
2) Waiting in the Weeds
3) Lyin' Eyes
Great band on record but has anyone heard them live?
Always liked The Last Resort.
The tribute band, Take It To The Limit, who're pretty good in fairness, are doing a few non-Dublin tour dates over the next few months - worth catching them if you're a fan.
Seen Take It To The Limit twice live in recent years and would certainly recommend.
Quote from: J70 on January 09, 2025, 03:44:15 PMQuote from: Puckoon on January 08, 2025, 06:23:06 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on January 08, 2025, 05:59:13 PMQuote from: ziggy90 on January 08, 2025, 12:47:24 PM1) Already Gone
2) Waiting in the Weeds
3) Lyin' Eyes
Great band on record but has anyone heard them live?
1996 in Dublin when I had to chaperone the aul lad and his brothers in and out and home , Stormont under my own steam!
Like any big concert band, a good crowd makes the occasion, I've seen Neil Young half a dozen times and the 2 poor ones all
Had half interested crowds.
Still think should have found room to get Meisner in the tour line up for the 1994 reforming even if it meant swapping in and out with Schmidt.
Randy left them, but Yeah, maybe/maybe not. TBS got a raw deal joining the Eagles just for them to pretty much immediately break up.
Hate to speak ill of the dead but Frey was a total w**ker.
Did you see the authorized documentary they did a few years before Frey died?
Himself and Henley came across as real dicks, especially with respect to Don Felder, and to a lesser extent, Meisner.
Say what you want about Felder, but he's a brilliant guitarist, and he was primarily responsible for by far and away their biggest hit. Yeah, Henley wrote the lyrics to Hotel California and sang it, but the tune and the guitar work, the crux of the song and what made it great, were written by Felder, despite their efforts to downplay what was on the demo.
Repeatedly. Felder got shafted much worse than Randy Meisner. They only refer to him now as Mr Felder and generally only through their lawyers. The Victim of Love story was the straw that broke the camels back and Irving Azoff was a m-fer long before he headed up ticketmaster! Felder did nothing wrong except question the discrepancy of payouts of the members of the band outside of Frey and Henley. Kinda wish he had have lamped Frey at the breakup show
Felder and Walsh combined - and Henley as the vocalists really drove the Eagles. Frey was lucky he rode the coat tails and I have a soft spot for both bassists. Both incidentally stolen from Poco. Which is as good a reason as any to post this banger.
We had tickets to see them play Hotel California in its entirety along with a greatest hits tour in SFO with the SFO Philarmonic but the pandemic put paid to that. Gutted that I haven't gotten to see them, but may try for the Sphere if their run extends or comes back. Folks saw them in Dublin in 2023 (think that was their 5th time seeing them). Vince Gill is an exceptional stand in, by all accounts.
Are we done with Eagles?
So, Bob Marley.
Off ye go ...
Redemption Song
Trenchtown Rock
Could u be loved
Natural Mystic
The Heathen
War/So Much Trouble (live medley)
It'd be a different three another day.
No woman no cry
Three little birds (reassuring)
Buffalo Soldier
Get Up, Stand Up
Small Axe
No Woman, No Cry
I shot the Sheriff
Jamming
No Woman no cry
Redemption Song
Natural Mystic
No Woman, No Cry
Reception song
Three little birds
Stir it up
Three little birds
One Love
I shot the sheriff
Quote from: tiempo on January 13, 2025, 11:11:07 PMReception song
Marley's little known song about trying to get the telly to work with rabbits ears.
Redemption Song
Easy Skanking
Stir it Up
Could easily change two and three.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 14, 2025, 12:01:26 AMQuote from: tiempo on January 13, 2025, 11:11:07 PMReception song
Marley's little known song about trying to get the telly to work with rabbits ears.
Reentered the charts when mobile phones came along
no woman, no cry
Buffalo Soldier
One love
Any more for Bob Marley?
No woman no cry
Redemption song
One love
Ok, looks like Bob Marley is done
Eminem up next...
Quote from: AustinPowers on January 20, 2025, 11:49:14 AMOk, looks like Bob Marley is done
Eminem up next...
Ah! I'd have listened to a right bit of the earlier stuff but anything more recent has fallen way short IMO.
The Way I Am
Marshall Mathers
Lose yourself
Hard to believe how long he has been around. Was 17 when I first heard the Slim Shady LP... driving up the M1 to Jordanstown open day. We were kings. ;D
Drug Ballad
Stan
Guilty Conscience
Rap god
Without me
Bad guys always die
Only really know these three , and the last two aren't even that good. Wouldn't know anything he's done since about 2000
Stan
The real slim Shady
My name is
Stan
Lose Yourself
Love the way you lie
Eminem not proving that popular it seems
Doubt I'd know 3 of his songs.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 21, 2025, 09:14:09 PMDoubt I'd know 3 of his songs.
There's not many musical acts since the 1990s for which I could name 3 songs.
I'm perpetually lost in a distant musical era.
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2025, 09:17:04 PMQuote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 21, 2025, 09:14:09 PMDoubt I'd know 3 of his songs.
There's not many musical acts since the 1990s for which I could name 3 songs.
I'm perpetually lost in a distant musical era.
Similar here. Anything after about 2001 or 02, I haven't a clue
I honestly don't think it's a case of turning into Abe Simpson , but the vast majority of music this last 20 odd years has been absolutely woeful. You have to go backwards if you want to discover 'new' artists
Quite a lot of studies that we stop seeking out new music in late 20's https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2024/05/03/music-paralysis-as-we-age/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20suggest%20that%20music,than%20it%20does%20for%20adolescents. Think Phillip ball wrote a book on it or a chapter in a book anyway.
My own take is that while streaming music algorithms will bring up some new stuff that I give a blast on, it needs to be really good as otherwise I will actively seek out material I already know.
Anyway if new topic is needed add John Prine, Guy Clark or Tom Russell to the list.
Quote from: BigGreenField on January 22, 2025, 12:00:05 AMQuite a lot of studies that we stop seeking out new music in late 20's https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2024/05/03/music-paralysis-as-we-age/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20suggest%20that%20music,than%20it%20does%20for%20adolescents. Think Phillip ball wrote a book on it or a chapter in a book anyway.
My own take is that while streaming music algorithms will bring up some new stuff that I give a blast on, it needs to be really good as otherwise I will actively seek out material I already know.
Anyway if new topic is needed add John Prine, Guy Clark or Tom Russell to the list.
Worrabout a bit of Country.
Quote from: BigGreenField on January 22, 2025, 12:00:05 AMQuite a lot of studies that we stop seeking out new music in late 20's https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2024/05/03/music-paralysis-as-we-age/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20suggest%20that%20music,than%20it%20does%20for%20adolescents. Think Phillip ball wrote a book on it or a chapter in a book anyway.
My own take is that while streaming music algorithms will bring up some new stuff that I give a blast on, it needs to be really good as otherwise I will actively seek out material I already know.
Anyway if new topic is needed add John Prine, Guy Clark or Tom Russell to the list.
There is probably some truth in that. But I have to say, I have been actively trying to find some new music that I will really latch onto. I'm finding it so difficult. Most stuff is ok, but forgettable. Maybe it's just a mindset change.
On Eminem, I can fully understand that he wouldnt prove to be too popular here. IMO his best work is album songs that would not be suitable for radio or chart release. Even when some songs were released, the "clean" version is cut to ribbons and loses it's impact.
Do we have any more Eminem?
Stan
Without Me
The Real Slim Shady
When are we doing Smokie!
Quote from: weareros on January 24, 2025, 09:27:23 PMStan
Without Me
The Real Slim Shady
When are we doing Smokie!
After Steps!
Phillymena
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 24, 2025, 09:40:13 PMPhillymena
Cyprus Gracehill
The Writebus Brothers
Broughshane MacGowan
The Smithfields
Quote from: BigGreenField on January 22, 2025, 12:00:05 AMQuite a lot of studies that we stop seeking out new music in late 20's https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2024/05/03/music-paralysis-as-we-age/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20suggest%20that%20music,than%20it%20does%20for%20adolescents. Think Phillip ball wrote a book on it or a chapter in a book anyway.
My own take is that while streaming music algorithms will bring up some new stuff that I give a blast on, it needs to be really good as otherwise I will actively seek out material I already know.
I might be an exception, depending on how it all gets parsed. I like some new music when I hear it (some of Kneecap's better ones, and a fair few of the first two albums from Fontaines are absolute bangers, for example). Going back a bit further, Jape's "floating" is hardly new anymore, but I was in my 40s when I first heard it, and I loved it straight away.
But, this is just stuff that's in the ether. I no longer make any effort to actively seek out new music (whereas from about 14 to 40, I couldn't wait to find new stuff). Once you have a job and a nipper, you just don't have the time to focus on that.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 25, 2025, 02:21:52 AMQuote from: BigGreenField on January 22, 2025, 12:00:05 AMQuite a lot of studies that we stop seeking out new music in late 20's https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2024/05/03/music-paralysis-as-we-age/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20suggest%20that%20music,than%20it%20does%20for%20adolescents. Think Phillip ball wrote a book on it or a chapter in a book anyway.
My own take is that while streaming music algorithms will bring up some new stuff that I give a blast on, it needs to be really good as otherwise I will actively seek out material I already know.
I might be an exception, depending on how it all gets parsed. I like some new music when I hear it (some of Kneecap's better ones, and a fair few of the first two albums from Fontaines are absolute bangers, for example). Going back a bit further, Jape's "floating" is hardly new anymore, but I was in my 40s when I first heard it, and I loved it straight away.
But, this is just stuff that's in the ether. I no longer make any effort to actively seek out new music (whereas from about 14 to 40, I couldn't wait to find new stuff). Once you have a job and a nipper, you just don't have the time to focus on that.
Raconteurs used to do a super cover of Floating back in the day
Lose Yourself
Stan
Without Me
If we're talking about decent music from the last 20yrs then I'd suggest we do Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Vampire Weekend etc would have all proved to be consistent by releasing numerous modern-day classic LPs. I know about lot of people stuck to the music that brings back their youth / growing up phase but I'd still try & be open. Fontaines DC is another good shout. Bangers with intelligent lyrics.. what's not to like?
Quote from: Ronnie on January 28, 2025, 07:27:01 AMIf we're talking about decent music from the last 20yrs then I'd suggest we do Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Vampire Weekend etc would have all proved to be consistent by releasing numerous modern-day classic LPs. I know about lot of people stuck to the music that brings back their youth / growing up phase but I'd still try & be open. Fontaines DC is another good shout. Bangers with intelligent lyrics.. what's not to like?
Must give this a proper go
Hailie's Song
Till I Collapse
White America
Just looked them up and all from his highest selling album Eminem Show in 2002.
So, are we ready for Madness?
Hmm, no fans of Madness?
The band , not the reckless behaviour
House of fun
It must be love
Our house
Patience, AP, some of us like to have a little think about it first.
One Step Beyond
Baggy Trousers
Night boat to Cairo
Love Madness
Our House
Johnny the Horse
Wings of a dove
It must be love
My girl
Night boat to Cairo (love the video as well)
Had to leave out Lovestruck , Embarrassment and Shut Up unfortunately .
That was a difficult one
- Embarrassment
- Grey Day
- One Better Day
- The Sun and the Rain
- Close Escape
1. Wings of a Dove
2. Our House
3. Michael Caine
One Step Beyond
One Better Day
Africa
Not easy, as with most of these.
Tomorrows just another day.
It must be love.
Our house.
I always loved the videos
1. Blue Skinned Beast
2. My Girl
3. Bed and Breakfast Man
Our House - Embarrassment - Baggy Trousers...
Seen Madness at a weekend festival in Castlebar 1983... they were great fun!
Bed and breakfast man
Night boat to Cairo
One Better Day
One Step Beyond
Tomorrow's just another day
Baggy Trousers
Night boat to Cairo
My girl
Bed and breakfast man
I'm going again
Michael Caine
My Girl
Blue skinned beast
Any more Madness?
Mr Speaker Gets the Word
The Prince
Rockin' in A♭
Seen Madness at Feile '93. Thought they were auld geezers then. Seen them in Galway last summer and they are auld geezers.
Ok, Madness looks to be over.
For some reason, Whitney Houston is next in line....
Off you go......
Ok I'll start......
I wanna dance with somebody
I will always love you.
Run to you
One Moment in Time
Greatest Love of All
I Will Always Love You
Houston, we have a problem...
We don't seem to have many Whitney fans
3 X favourite 1 hit wonders should he added to the list
Bring on Meatloaf.
Quote from: armaghniac on February 17, 2025, 10:33:27 PMBring on Meatloaf.
Listened to Full album of Bat out of hell recently , brilliantly put together. It's origin story and the journey they had to get it made are a bit nuts and worth looking up.
Quote from: BigGreenField on February 17, 2025, 10:36:23 PMQuote from: armaghniac on February 17, 2025, 10:33:27 PMBring on Meatloaf.
Listened to Full album of Bat out of hell recently , brilliantly put together. It's origin story and the journey they had to get it made are a bit nuts and worth looking up.
You could have 3 bangers just out of that album.
Bat Out of Hell
Paradise...
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2025, 10:53:00 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on February 17, 2025, 10:36:23 PMQuote from: armaghniac on February 17, 2025, 10:33:27 PMBring on Meatloaf.
Listened to Full album of Bat out of hell recently , brilliantly put together. It's origin story and the journey they had to get it made are a bit nuts and worth looking up.
You could have 3 bangers just out of that album.
Bat Out of Hell
Paradise...
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad.
Bat outta hell
Dead ringer
Paradise
Quote from: In hiding on February 17, 2025, 10:56:43 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2025, 10:53:00 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on February 17, 2025, 10:36:23 PMQuote from: armaghniac on February 17, 2025, 10:33:27 PMBring on Meatloaf.
Listened to Full album of Bat out of hell recently , brilliantly put together. It's origin story and the journey they had to get it made are a bit nuts and worth looking up.
You could have 3 bangers just out of that album.
Bat Out of Hell
Paradise...
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad.
Bat outta hell
Dead ringer
Paradise
Here, what about Whitney? :o
- It's Not Right, But It's OK
- I'm Your Baby Tonight
- My Name Is Not Susan
Step by Step
It's Not Right But It's Ok
Exhale
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 17, 2025, 11:13:14 PMQuote from: In hiding on February 17, 2025, 10:56:43 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2025, 10:53:00 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on February 17, 2025, 10:36:23 PMQuote from: armaghniac on February 17, 2025, 10:33:27 PMBring on Meatloaf.
Listened to Full album of Bat out of hell recently , brilliantly put together. It's origin story and the journey they had to get it made are a bit nuts and worth looking up.
You could have 3 bangers just out of that album.
Bat Out of Hell
Paradise...
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad.
Bat outta hell
Dead ringer
Paradise
Here, what about Whitney? :o
Here's Meatloaf chatting about Whitney.
https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a370665/meat-loaf-on-whitney-houston-people-dont-show-compassion-anymore/
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 17, 2025, 11:13:14 PMQuote from: In hiding on February 17, 2025, 10:56:43 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2025, 10:53:00 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on February 17, 2025, 10:36:23 PMQuote from: armaghniac on February 17, 2025, 10:33:27 PMBring on Meatloaf.
Listened to Full album of Bat out of hell recently , brilliantly put together. It's origin story and the journey they had to get it made are a bit nuts and worth looking up.
You could have 3 bangers just out of that album.
Bat Out of Hell
Paradise...
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad.
Bat outta hell
Dead ringer
Paradise
Here, what about Whitney? :o
Armaghniac started a coup.
Lets get Whitney back on track.......
How Will I Know?
Didnt We Almost Have It All
Million Dollar Bill
Wanna dance with someone
Didn't we almost have it all
I will always love you
Time for The Jam given Rick Buckler's passing?
Looks like we are done with Whitney
Bruce Springsteen up next......
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 28, 2025, 09:14:11 PMLooks like we are done with Whitney
Bruce Springsteen up next......
Was he not done already?
Good enough for a rerun either way
Quote from: thewobbler on February 28, 2025, 10:26:34 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on February 28, 2025, 09:14:11 PMLooks like we are done with Whitney
Bruce Springsteen up next......
Was he not done already?
Good enough for a rerun either way
Not according to the list
Suggestions for the list, if that's allowed.
Blur
The Smiths
Dubliners
Irish language
CCR
Ocean Colour Scene
Racing In The Street
Jungleland
The Promised Land
Waiting on a sunny day (one of my absolute favourite songs)
Dancing in the dark
Born in the USA
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on February 28, 2025, 10:53:30 PMSuggestions for the list, if that's allowed.
Blur
The Smiths
Dubliners
Irish language
CCR
Ocean Colour Scene
Good shouts. I'll add those 3
I'm sure there's a good selection of Irish language songs too
Would there be enough of a back catalogue for the average punter for CCR and OCS?
- Streets of Philadelphia
- Brilliant Disguise
- Cover Me
Springsteen is a love/hate for me. I like his music but I find his voice irritating after very little time. Can't explain why.
Though I do remember once waking up early in an NYC hotel and turning on the news and he was playing an outdoors impromptu gig, so I walked over and caught the end of it. So he brings good memories.
Waiting on a Sunny Day
The River
I'm on Fire
——
Ocean Colour Scene? No.
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 28, 2025, 11:09:03 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on February 28, 2025, 10:53:30 PMSuggestions for the list, if that's allowed.
Blur
The Smiths
Dubliners
Irish language
CCR
Ocean Colour Scene
Good shouts. I'll add those 3
I'm sure there's a good selection of Irish language songs too
Would there be enough of a back catalogue for the average punter for CCR and OCS?
Whitney Houston?
Quote from: thewobbler on February 28, 2025, 11:20:17 PMSpringsteen is a love/hate for me. I like his music but I find his voice irritating after very little time. Can't explain why.
Though I do remember once waking up early in an NYC hotel and turning on the news and he was playing an outdoors impromptu gig, so I walked over and caught the end of it. So he brings good memories.
Waiting on a Sunny Day
The River
I'm on Fire
——
Ocean Colour Scene? No.
Not really worthy of a top 3 track countdown on the basis of their whole catalog but Mosley Shoals is for me a top 20 album.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on February 28, 2025, 11:26:37 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on February 28, 2025, 11:09:03 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on February 28, 2025, 10:53:30 PMSuggestions for the list, if that's allowed.
Blur
The Smiths
Dubliners
Irish language
CCR
Ocean Colour Scene
Good shouts. I'll add those 3
I'm sure there's a good selection of Irish language songs too
Would there be enough of a back catalogue for the average punter for CCR and OCS?
Whitney Houston?
Like her or not , she had quite a few big hits
Aye, but it was a name 3 Whitney songs rather than name your fav 3.
And we had Enya! Christ on a bike.
Sacking OCS off for that is laughable.
Really not a fan. Can only really tolerate these two:
Streets of Philadelphia
Dancing in the dark
I can't really take Springsteen seriously since he got that face lift.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on February 28, 2025, 11:43:58 PMAye, but it was a name 3 Whitney songs rather than name your fav 3.
And we had Enya! Christ on a bike.
Sacking OCS off for that is laughable.
There was 13 songs of hers mentioned
Enya was a hand grenade all right :o
I only threw up the OCS question, Wobbler and Puckoon batted it away
Oh I'm down to play OCS in this game! Just wouldn't be surprised if 3 tracks was a struggle for some
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 28, 2025, 11:48:38 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on February 28, 2025, 11:43:58 PMAye, but it was a name 3 Whitney songs rather than name your fav 3.
And we had Enya! Christ on a bike.
Sacking OCS off for that is laughable.
There was 13 songs of hers mentioned
Enya was a hand grenade all right :o
I only threw up the OCS question, Wobbler and Puckoon batted it away
You need to understand thewobbler.
He has a 20 song playlist that he listens to everyday.
He allows himself a 1 song change once a year.
Everything beyond that is completely shite.
This isn't a music thing for him. It's life.
Ocean Colour Scene - Jesus Christ, did anyone listen to them after TFI Friday finished in about 1998?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2025, 12:01:57 AMOcean Colour Scene - Jesus Christ, did anyone listen to them after TFI Friday finished in about 1998?
Very TFI Friday era - but yes! ;D Gets a spin at least once a week!
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2025, 12:01:57 AMOcean Colour Scene - Jesus Christ, did anyone listen to them after TFI Friday finished in about 1998?
Yes, those of us who weren't bogged down in the woes of Whitney Houston.
Streets of Philadelphia
Born in the USA
The river
Quote from: Puckoon on March 01, 2025, 12:27:53 AMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2025, 12:01:57 AMOcean Colour Scene - Jesus Christ, did anyone listen to them after TFI Friday finished in about 1998?
Very TFI Friday era - but yes! ;D Gets a spin at least once a week!
I thought you were one of the good ones Puck ;D
I'm not the list police, but I couldn't name one OCS song. No idea who they are (I think that might be a first for me on the list).
Well, personally, I'm pissing my pants in anticipation of INXS.....
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on February 28, 2025, 11:57:38 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on February 28, 2025, 11:48:38 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on February 28, 2025, 11:43:58 PMAye, but it was a name 3 Whitney songs rather than name your fav 3.
And we had Enya! Christ on a bike.
Sacking OCS off for that is laughable.
There was 13 songs of hers mentioned
Enya was a hand grenade all right :o
I only threw up the OCS question, Wobbler and Puckoon batted it away
You need to understand thewobbler.
He has a 20 song playlist that he listens to everyday.
He allows himself a 1 song change once a year.
Everything beyond that is completely shite.
This isn't a music thing for him. It's life.
Some astute observations there.
The playlist is about 600 deep. And I add about 15 a year.
This life choice does, I admit, make it difficult to pick up on new music.
I did though spend about 30 years collecting songs from everywhere. And none of them by Ocean Colour Scene lol.
Born to run is my favourite Springsteen song.
Rosalita
Secret Garden
I'm going down
Thunder Road
Jungleland
Born in the
The River
Subject to change 🤭
OCS FFS. Catch yourselves on. "Mosely Shoals is an underrated classic of Britpop that was wasted on an undeserving generation who mostly only wanted to hear Wonderwall on a Friday night" etc etc
As for Bruce, simply too many classics to choose a steady three, but here goes...
Jungleland
Atlantic City (either version but full band version for singalongabilty)
My Love Will Not Let You Down
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 01, 2025, 07:55:56 AMWell, personally, I'm pissing my pants in anticipation of INXS.....
You'll shit yourself when we do Steps then ;D
PS. Since someone added the Dubliners, then we should also have Christy Moore. And the Wolfe Tones.
Luke Kelly would have a decent solo collection too
Got to see OCS live for the first time last summer as part of weekend music festival, were good played 13 songs in a hour set including their main hits The Riverboat song,better days,the day we caught the train,Hundred Mile High City etc.
I don't know if I could limit it to 3.
If forced.
Racing in the Street
I'll see you in my dreams (live version)
American Skin
Looking for to seeing him in May again
Quote from: thewobbler on February 28, 2025, 11:20:17 PMSpringsteen is a love/hate for me. I like his music but I find his voice irritating after very little time. Can't explain why.
——
There is a recording of Bowie doing impersonations, one of those is Springsteen, and Bowie warms up by saying you have to speak and sing as though you are constipated or trying to hold one in, I like Springsteen but still funny.
Top 3 - this could change week by week but not Incident)
Incident on 57th Street , specifically the version broadcast February 5, 1975, The Main Point, Bryn Mawr, PA.
https://youtu.be/L18RzLAOCK0?feature=shared
Jungleland - a masterpiece
Radio Nowhere
His burst of albums in the 2000's has some absolute bangers and the album Magic as a whole is a brilliant end to end listen.
Born in the USA
Downbound Train
My Hometown
Impossible to pick three. I could pick three each off the majority of his albums. Even a recent, atypical album like Western Stars has a couple of songs that stand up among his best.
Born to Run is clearly one of his best and arguably his "greatest" song in terms of being a classic rock song.
Anyway, for what it's worth, random selection from his early greats:
Jungleland
Kitty's Back
Something in the Night
3 Doesn't do him Justice, at a push.
4th of July Asbury Park (Sandy)
Thunder Road
Independence Day
Born to Run
Girls in their summer clothes
Glory days
I'm Going Down
Racing in the Street
Reason to Believe.
For now. I could do a different three in a hour's time.
Born to Run
Radio Nowhere
Dancing In The Dark
Honourable mention to Glory Days
Dancing in the Dark
Radio Nowhere
The Rising
Land of Hope and Dreams
Tunnel of Love
Racing in the street
Incident and Sandy will always be two of the three; the third will change with the wind. Atm it's Tougher than the rest.
Are we done with Bruce?
Some variety of choices for Bruce. A rock legend
Have we done Madonna ?, not literally of course
Quote from: In hiding on March 05, 2025, 07:01:00 PMHave we done Madonna ?, not literally of course
Speak for yourself
Secret Garden
Glory Days
Hungry Heart
Although hard to leave out My Hometown mind you
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 05, 2025, 07:09:30 PMQuote from: In hiding on March 05, 2025, 07:01:00 PMHave we done Madonna ?, not literally of course
Speak for yourself
I hope it was as in the 1980's , and not recently
Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 05, 2025, 07:56:05 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 05, 2025, 07:46:44 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 05, 2025, 07:09:30 PMQuote from: In hiding on March 05, 2025, 07:01:00 PMHave we done Madonna ?, not literally of course
Speak for yourself
I hope it was as in the 1980's , and not recently
With jibbajabba more than likely recently.
If it was the 80s would you have got Triggered again 🤭
State Trooper, incredible tune
Looks like big Bruce's turn is over.
Next up ....
ABBA
Off ye go ......
The winners takes it all
Fernando
Chiquitita
Waterloo (it was all downhill after that)
Fernando
Supertrooper
Take a chance on me
Knowing me knowing you
Fernando
Quote from: Truthsayer on March 10, 2025, 12:37:07 AMWaterloo (it was all downhill after that)
Eight UK number 1s after Waterloo they had.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 10, 2025, 01:01:29 AMTake a chance on me
Knowing me knowing you
Fernando
Quote from: Truthsayer on March 10, 2025, 12:37:07 AMWaterloo (it was all downhill after that)
Eight UK number 1s after Waterloo they had.
Is about personal taste... after Waterloo I didn't think any was as good. Like Status Quo had over 20 Top 10 hits!.. there's nowt like folk!
Did the Abba Experience in London last year, was better than I was expecting to be fair
Slipping through my fingers
Voulez-Vous
Gimmie! Gimmie! Gimmie!
Waterloo
The Way Old Friends Do
When You Danced with Me (strictly for the Irish reference)
The day before you came
Knowing me knowing you
Voulez vous
The winner takes it all
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah ha!)
SOS a good one too
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 10, 2025, 03:13:25 PMThe winner takes it all
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah ha!)
SOS a good one too
I preferred Kate Kestrel's version of that
Not a fan really. But SOS and Gimme Gimme Gimme are good songs.
ABBA are odd, I remember when ABBA Gold came out on CD, I'd listen to it for a week thinking yeah, they were a great band, then all of a shot I wouldn't want to hear an ABBA song for maybe 6 months, and then the cycle would kick off again.
-Super trouper
-The winner takes it all
-Knowing me, knowing you.
(Chiqitita, Fernando and Thank you for the music in contention).
Quote from: Blowitupref on March 09, 2025, 11:49:50 PMThe winners takes it all
Fernando
Chiquitita
This will do me also 🤝🤓
Ring Ring
Arrival
One of us
SOS
The winners takes it all
Chiquitita
Fernando
On of us
Super trooper
- The Visitors
- Eagle (Long Version)
- The Day Before You Came
- Lay All Your Love On Me
- The Winner Takes It All
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on March 11, 2025, 02:53:33 PM- The Visitors
- Eagle (Long Version)
- The Day Before You Came
- Lay All Your Love On Me
- The Winner Takes It All
A top 5, eh? You've done it now...
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Slipping Through My Fingers
Winner Takes it All
Super Trouper
But honestly could have 5 or 6 honourable mentions, very good list of hits those Swedes
Wife's picks, more of a BeeGees fan myself
SOS
Super Trouper
Winner takes it all
Muriel's Wedding v Mamma Mia?
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 11, 2025, 11:16:24 PMQuote from: Rufus T Firefly on March 11, 2025, 02:53:33 PM- The Visitors
- Eagle (Long Version)
- The Day Before You Came
- Lay All Your Love On Me
- The Winner Takes It All
A top 5, eh? You've done it now...
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;D
Could have been a Top 10 or more - grew up in a house with four sisters, where ABBA were Kings. Their music was great.
Beautiful South been done ? Heard them on the radio today and forgot how good they were
How many people could name three of their songs?
[Not me]
As long as it doesn't interfere with INXS.
Might be worth making it Paul Heaton, extending it to the Housemartins and his own stuff.
Fantastic artist btw
One Of Us
The Name of the Game
Slipping Through My Fingers
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 14, 2025, 10:50:38 PMAs long as it doesn't interfere with INXS.
Might be worth making it Paul Heaton, extending it to the Housemartins and his own stuff.
Fantastic artist btw
Going to see him Friday
Quote from: ONeill on March 14, 2025, 10:53:29 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 14, 2025, 10:50:38 PMAs long as it doesn't interfere with INXS.
Might be worth making it Paul Heaton, extending it to the Housemartins and his own stuff.
Fantastic artist btw
Going to see him Friday
Same
I'm in a rich box, so I'll wave.
Same
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 14, 2025, 10:50:38 PMAs long as it doesn't interfere with INXS.
Might be worth making it Paul Heaton, extending it to the Housemartins and his own stuff.
Fantastic artist btw
Dave Hemingway who was with him in the Housemartins & then moreso Beautiful South had a great voice
Has Jacqui Abbott jacqued it in? :-[
He has found a replacement.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 14, 2025, 11:05:14 PMHas Jacqui Abbott jacqued it in? :-[
Whatever became of the Derry wan who was there before Jacqui? Corrigan I think her name was
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 14, 2025, 11:44:39 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 14, 2025, 11:05:14 PMHas Jacqui Abbott jacqued it in? :-[
Whatever became of the Derry wan who was there before Jacqui? Corrigan I think her name was
Briana Corrigan, left in early 90's, super voice .
Heaton was mostly the songwriter for Beautiful South with hemmingway and Corrigan up front (heaton sang too of course). Great band although a bit like meatloaf less top hits than you remember Heaton has matured to national status on account of coming across as a decent skin plus longevity in the music business tends to bestow such status.
Looking forward to seeing him in enniskillen.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 14, 2025, 10:50:38 PMAs long as it doesn't interfere with INXS.
Might be worth making it Paul Heaton, extending it to the Housemartins and his own stuff.
Fantastic artist btw
Ah I dunno if the small print allows that. The rules didn't allow Clannad with Enya , so I think we'll have to do both TBS and THM separately.
Would Heatons solo stuff be well known though? I do like TBS and THM but don't know much of his own stuff, except for the Cover of that Paul Whitehouse song
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 14, 2025, 11:54:20 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 14, 2025, 10:50:38 PMAs long as it doesn't interfere with INXS.
Might be worth making it Paul Heaton, extending it to the Housemartins and his own stuff.
Fantastic artist btw
Ah I dunno if the small print allows that. The rules didn't allow Clannad with Enya , so I think we'll have to do both TBS and THM separately.
Would Heatons solo stuff be well known though? I do like TBS and THM but don't know much of his own stuff, except for the Cover of that Paul Whitehouse song
The rules shouldn't have allowed Enya ffs
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 14, 2025, 10:54:37 PMQuote from: ONeill on March 14, 2025, 10:53:29 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 14, 2025, 10:50:38 PMAs long as it doesn't interfere with INXS.
Might be worth making it Paul Heaton, extending it to the Housemartins and his own stuff.
Fantastic artist btw
Going to see him Friday
Same
Thursday for me in Dublin. The Lightning Seeds on before him so should be a good gig.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 14, 2025, 11:05:14 PMHas Jacqui Abbott jacqued it in? :-[
Her time taken up looking after her autistic son.
Ah frig , I love the Lightning Seeds.
Where else is Paul Heaton and the Seeds playing?
Mamma Mia!
No more Abba? :o
Can we add GN'R to the list.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2025, 07:30:34 PMCan we add GN'R to the list.
Are they deserving of a place? Is there many big hits to choose from?
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 18, 2025, 09:24:56 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2025, 07:30:34 PMCan we add GN'R to the list.
Are they deserving of a place? Is there many big hits to choose from?
Is there anyone over 40 who didn't own 4 of their albums?
ABBA. It's so hard not to get sucked in and sing along, very poorly and at least 5 keys out, while misremembering most of the words.
Fernando.
Thank You for the Music.
The Winner Takes it All.
Quote from: thewobbler on March 18, 2025, 10:20:36 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 18, 2025, 09:24:56 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2025, 07:30:34 PMCan we add GN'R to the list.
Are they deserving of a place? Is there many big hits to choose from?
Is there anyone over 40 who didn't own 4 of their albums?
I wasn't aware they did 4 albums although I'm not really a rocker
Quote from: thewobbler on March 18, 2025, 10:20:36 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 18, 2025, 09:24:56 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2025, 07:30:34 PMCan we add GN'R to the list.
Are they deserving of a place? Is there many big hits to choose from?
Is there anyone over 40 who didn't own 4 of their albums?
Yep. Never had a one. Not my type of thing at all.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 18, 2025, 10:46:48 PMQuote from: thewobbler on March 18, 2025, 10:20:36 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 18, 2025, 09:24:56 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2025, 07:30:34 PMCan we add GN'R to the list.
Are they deserving of a place? Is there many big hits to choose from?
Is there anyone over 40 who didn't own 4 of their albums?
Yep. Never had a one. Not my type of thing at all.
Can't stand that whiny voiced Axyl Rose
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 18, 2025, 07:13:50 PMMamma Mia!
No more Abba? :o
Need to ask this question at 2am after a rake of pints at a wedding annd the disco's banging, everyone's an Abba fan then.
The Day Before You Came. (They left the best to last, though I have a soft spot for SOS too)
Quote from: Mad Mentor on March 19, 2025, 08:42:26 AMQuote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 18, 2025, 10:46:48 PMQuote from: thewobbler on March 18, 2025, 10:20:36 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 18, 2025, 09:24:56 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2025, 07:30:34 PMCan we add GN'R to the list.
Are they deserving of a place? Is there many big hits to choose from?
Is there anyone over 40 who didn't own 4 of their albums?
Yep. Never had a one. Not my type of thing at all.
Can't stand that whiny voiced Axyl Rose
I also cannot stand that whiny voiced Axyl Rose
Quote from: red hander on March 20, 2025, 03:24:32 PMThe Day Before You Came. (They left the best to last, though I have a soft spot for SOS too)
Always felt that "the day before you came " was a song that was building up to a crescendo or something, but it never quite got there. It leaves me disappointed anytime I hear it
Quick question - has anyone covered an Abba song better than Abba themselves?
I'm struggling to name one
That's a really topical question in my house. Or car. I collected the young girl from work recently and told her about this thread. She said "are you still on that you sad bastid" but then went on to say that the Mama Mia versions were far better. I was aghast.
ABBA
Dancing queen
Take a chance on me
Does yer ma know (for the tune, not the lyrics...)
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 20, 2025, 10:05:50 PMQuick question - has anyone covered an Abba song better than Abba themselves?
I'm struggling to name one
Sinead O'Connor's Chiquitita is quite good. Erasure's Take a Chance on Me.
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 20, 2025, 10:05:50 PMQuick question - has anyone covered an Abba song better than Abba themselves?
I'm struggling to name one
Leather Nun's version of "Gimme Gimme Gimme" made me realize it was actually a good song. So I would say yes. But it won't be for everyone.
Sinead O'Connor Chiquitita
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 14, 2025, 10:54:37 PMQuote from: ONeill on March 14, 2025, 10:53:29 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 14, 2025, 10:50:38 PMAs long as it doesn't interfere with INXS.
Might be worth making it Paul Heaton, extending it to the Housemartins and his own stuff.
Fantastic artist btw
Going to see him Friday
Same
Got to see him live in Dublin last night won't be left disappointed lads. Paul Heaton as good as ever and Rianne Downey has an good voice and accompanies him brilliantly. Near 2 hour set with 25 songs.
Lighting seeds good also but short just 8 songs and they apparently don't sing three lions in Ireland.
Quote from: ONeill on March 20, 2025, 10:28:23 PMThat's a really topical question in my house. Or car. I collected the young girl from work recently and told her about this thread. She said "are you still on that you sad bastid" but then went on to say that the Mama Mia versions were far better. I was aghast.
I hope you threw her out and made her walk home ;D
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 20, 2025, 10:05:50 PMQuick question - has anyone covered an Abba song better than Abba themselves?
I'm struggling to name one
I felt they covered "Why Did it Have to be me" better than the band did in Mamma Mia 2
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 18, 2025, 09:24:56 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2025, 07:30:34 PMCan we add GN'R to the list.
Are they deserving of a place? Is there many big hits to choose from?
;D
INXS are next up but yeah, Guns n Roses haven't really done enough to be included.
I'm still smarting over OCS so glad to see your mad criteria slapped on previous backers.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 24, 2025, 12:11:07 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 18, 2025, 09:24:56 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2025, 07:30:34 PMCan we add GN'R to the list.
Are they deserving of a place? Is there many big hits to choose from?
;D
INXS are next up but yeah, Guns n Roses haven't really done enough to be included.
I'm still smarting over OCS so glad to see your mad criteria slapped on previous backers.
Did you ever?! GNR over 100 million sold ::) but Ocean Colour Scene gets a run! GNR certainly have no big hits to rival The Riverboat Song.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 24, 2025, 12:11:07 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 18, 2025, 09:24:56 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2025, 07:30:34 PMCan we add GN'R to the list.
Are they deserving of a place? Is there many big hits to choose from?
;D
INXS are next up but yeah, Guns n Roses haven't really done enough to be included.
I'm still smarting over OCS so glad to see your mad criteria slapped on previous backers.
Hey don't look at me. I didn't suggest any of them ;D
Interestingly, the number of top 40 hits (UK) for each
INXS 18
GNR 17
OCS 17
I Was surprised at the numbers for last two tbh, especially OCS
But , I'll leave it up to the viewers, if there's no (further) objections, we can add all three to the list . After Steps, of course
Jesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Yep.
Sweet Child O' Mine, Patience, Don't Cry, November Rain, Paradise City, Welcome to the Jungle, You Could be Mine.
Every last person on earth would visually pick Slash and Axl out of a line up of rock stars.
They're one of the biggest bands of all time.
Ocean Colour Scene might headline Glastonbury one day. But only if proper legends like GNR are all dead.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
f**king huge face, I'm not sure if its Mickey Rourke or Axil Rose up there singing!
What's yer point caller
Quote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2025, 08:59:25 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Yep.
Sweet Child O' Mine, Patience, Don't Cry, November Rain, Paradise City, Welcome to the Jungle, You Could be Mine.
Every last person on earth would visually pick Slash and Axl out of a line up of rock stars.
They're one of the biggest bands of all time.
Ocean Colour Scene might headline Glastonbury one day. But only if proper legends like GNR are all dead.
Never heard of them two
I think some people might think because they've had some big hits , that they have had loads of hits. I could probably only name 6 songs, and I'm probably not the only one
Right, are we done with ABBA?
Are we ready for the next one? Controversial as it is... :-\
Never heard most of them. Those two plus Patience and November rain. Sweet Child, Paradise City and Jungle would be the only three of theirs I'd know.
So if we're doing them, that's my three. Can't stand any of them though.
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 12:01:56 PMQuote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2025, 08:59:25 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Yep.
Sweet Child O' Mine, Patience, Don't Cry, November Rain, Paradise City, Welcome to the Jungle, You Could be Mine.
Every last person on earth would visually pick Slash and Axl out of a line up of rock stars.
They're one of the biggest bands of all time.
Ocean Colour Scene might headline Glastonbury one day. But only if proper legends like GNR are all dead.
Never heard of them two
I think some people might think because they've had some big hits , that they have had loads of hits. I could probably only name 6 songs, and I'm probably not the only one
Never heard most of them. Those two plus Patience and November rain. Sweet Child, Paradise City and Jungle would be the only three of theirs I'd know.
So if we're doing them, that's my three. Can't stand any of them though.
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 12:01:56 PMQuote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2025, 08:59:25 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Yep.
Sweet Child O' Mine, Patience, Don't Cry, November Rain, Paradise City, Welcome to the Jungle, You Could be Mine.
Every last person on earth would visually pick Slash and Axl out of a line up of rock stars.
They're one of the biggest bands of all time.
Ocean Colour Scene might headline Glastonbury one day. But only if proper legends like GNR are all dead.
Never heard of them two
I think some people might think because they've had some big hits , that they have had loads of hits. I could probably only name 6 songs, and I'm probably not the only one
Too young for Terminator 2 perhaps.
Quote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2025, 12:15:33 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 12:01:56 PMQuote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2025, 08:59:25 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Yep.
Sweet Child O' Mine, Patience, Don't Cry, November Rain, Paradise City, Welcome to the Jungle, You Could be Mine.
Every last person on earth would visually pick Slash and Axl out of a line up of rock stars.
They're one of the biggest bands of all time.
Ocean Colour Scene might headline Glastonbury one day. But only if proper legends like GNR are all dead.
Never heard of them two
I think some people might think because they've had some big hits , that they have had loads of hits. I could probably only name 6 songs, and I'm probably not the only one
Too young for Terminator 2 perhaps.
Not at all.
What song did they do for that?
GNR are an amped up version of Kiss,
One trick pony band that arrived and had next to no long term impact on anything. Couple of hits, meh. Possibly the most over rated band out there.
Saw T2 in the movies when it came out. Don't remember the music though. That was the end of the Terminator series for me too. Not a patch on the superb original.
Quote from: BigGreenField on March 24, 2025, 12:46:33 PMGNR are an amped up version of Kiss,
One trick pony band that arrived and had next to no long term impact on anything. Couple of hits, meh. Possibly the most over rated band out there.
(https://media1.tenor.com/m/YWEIQIZV608AAAAd/yikes.gif)
Can't believe we're all gonna fall out over gnr when enya came and went without a whimper 😜😜
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 01:04:27 PMCan't believe we're all gonna fall out over gnr when enya came and went without a whimper 😜😜
I'd like to hear Enya cover Welcome to the Jungle.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 01:04:27 PMCan't believe we're all gonna fall out over gnr when enya came and went without a whimper 😜😜
The poster who suggested her got twenty lashes, and had to say "bollocks" very loudly in front of President
Mary Robinson Michael D Higgins
He's learned his lesson. Hopefully
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 12:01:56 PMQuote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2025, 08:59:25 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Yep.
Sweet Child O' Mine, Patience, Don't Cry, November Rain, Paradise City, Welcome to the Jungle, You Could be Mine.
Every last person on earth would visually pick Slash and Axl out of a line up of rock stars.
They're one of the biggest bands of all time.
Ocean Colour Scene might headline Glastonbury one day. But only if proper legends like GNR are all dead.
Never heard of them two
I think some people might think because they've had some big hits , that they have had loads of hits. I could probably only name 6 songs, and I'm probably not the only one
AOR lads, AOR.
Bands like G'N'R, AC/DC, Iron Maiden didn't target 'hit' singles like Brittany Spears etc. They derived their income from album sales and tours
most of their good song are 4+ minutes long and not suited to radio play plus lets just say the content may not necessarily be good for young, impressionable ears.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTt6XuTzFk2NggaIGG0AId_t3zojAhBegWWuw&s)
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 12:13:26 PMRight, are we done with ABBA?
Are we ready for the next one? Controversial as it is... :-\
Yep!
Paradise City
Sweet Child O' Mine
Welcome To The Jungle
Quote from: johnnycool on March 24, 2025, 01:48:14 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 12:01:56 PMQuote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2025, 08:59:25 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Yep.
Sweet Child O' Mine, Patience, Don't Cry, November Rain, Paradise City, Welcome to the Jungle, You Could be Mine.
Every last person on earth would visually pick Slash and Axl out of a line up of rock stars.
They're one of the biggest bands of all time.
Ocean Colour Scene might headline Glastonbury one day. But only if proper legends like GNR are all dead.
Never heard of them two
I think some people might think because they've had some big hits , that they have had loads of hits. I could probably only name 6 songs, and I'm probably not the only one
AOR lads, AOR.
Bands like G'N'R, AC/DC, Iron Maiden didn't target 'hit' singles like Brittany Spears etc. They derived their income from album sales and tours
most of their good song are 4+ minutes long and not suited to radio play plus lets just say the content may not necessarily be good for young, impressionable ears.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTt6XuTzFk2NggaIGG0AId_t3zojAhBegWWuw&s)
Jonny knows the score 😎
Having a quick burst here and there's hardly a bad song on Appetite for Destruction or Lies but I'll go for
Patience
Mama Kin
Night train but it could be another half a dozen
Points of further discussion 😋
Love them or hate them would yer man Slash not be up there in the argument for elite guitarists?
Foo Fighters not on the list either
*Runs*
The thread has gone rogue
We're gonna need the cat o' nine tails again
Go f**k yourself mother f**ker
Sorry. I've been listening to guns n f**king roses 😜
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Bon Jovi >> GnR
Quote from: Puckoon on March 24, 2025, 02:26:43 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Bon Jovi >> GnR
Fight me
Austin, stick Jon and the lads on the oul list there 🤓
f**k, Alanis Morrissette better than GnR!
If G&R getting a mention, I'm pushing for the Red Hot Chillie peppers.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 02:35:32 PMQuote from: Puckoon on March 24, 2025, 02:26:43 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 08:16:35 AMJesus lads. G n r were huuuuge back in the day. Absolutely f**king huge. Rather than doing UK top ten hits do worldwide albums or something.
But anyway tis only bitta craic end of day.
(But they were f**king huuuuge) 😋
Bon Jovi >> GnR
Fight me
Austin, stick Jon and the lads on the oul list there 🤓
The list is getting longer by the day ;D
G'N'R.
1. Estranged
2. Civil War
3. Paradise City
It's probably not the most exciting of choices but...
November Rain
Welcome to the Jungle
Sweet Child of Mine
2 of their biggest tracks are covers but anyways....
1. Patience
2. Civil War
3. Live and Let Die (one of those occasions where the cover beats the original)
November Rain
Don't Cry
Mr Brownstone
Patience
Sweet Child o mine
Paradise City
Paradise City
My Michelle
Patience
Paradise city
November rain
Sweet child of mine
Despite my earlier protestations, I too have grown away from Axl's shrieking voice. I did love their Glastonbury best of set last year, though I couldn't do it every day.
November Rain is an all time great rock ballad and has maybe the greatest outro of any song.
Patience has a rare quality; a song that's instantly recognisable by a man strumming a single open chord. A great outro again.
Sympathy for the Devil must go down as one of the all time great covers. The Stones must have been proud to hear it happen.
It's very hard to look past Sweet Child O Mine. It's their Bohemian Rhapsody, underpinned by an extraordinary solo, and people will discover it forever (before growing sick of Axl's voice over time).
One of the above isn't quite true.
Quote from: trueblue1234 on March 24, 2025, 02:55:34 PMIf G&R getting a mention, I'm pushing for the Red Hot Chillie peppers.
Nick Cave said it best.
QuoteI'm forever near a stereo saying, 'What the f**k is this garbage?' And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Quote from: gallsman on March 24, 2025, 10:11:11 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on March 24, 2025, 02:55:34 PMIf G&R getting a mention, I'm pushing for the Red Hot Chillie peppers.
Nick Cave said it best.
QuoteI'm forever near a stereo saying, 'What the f**k is this garbage?' And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
I agree with him. Under the bridge in particular was around when I was at school , and some of my mates were big fans. I never "got them" then nor do I get them now. My brother used to play them alot at home and it did my fecking head in. I found them very dull and monotonous .
All Saints did a cover of Under the bridge , and it was crap. But I would still listen to it than the RHCP version
Quote from: gallsman on March 24, 2025, 10:11:11 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on March 24, 2025, 02:55:34 PMIf G&R getting a mention, I'm pushing for the Red Hot Chillie peppers.
Nick Cave said it best.
QuoteI'm forever near a stereo saying, 'What the f**k is this garbage?' And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
And recently walked it back and added some context.
Quote"About twenty-five years ago, I made an offhand and somewhat uncharitable remark about the Red Hot Chili Peppers," he wrote. "There was no malice intended; it was just the sort of obnoxious thing I would say back then to piss people off. I was a troublemaker, a shit-stirrer, feeling most at ease in the role of a societal irritant."
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 10:48:34 PMAll Saints did a cover of Under the bridge , and it was crap. But I would still listen to it than the RHCP version
Samantha Mumba, what say you?
Quote from: tiempo on March 24, 2025, 11:03:13 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 10:48:34 PMAll Saints did a cover of Under the bridge , and it was crap. But I would still listen to it than the RHCP version
Samantha Mumba, what say you?
Shall we add her to the list? ;)
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 11:08:25 PMQuote from: tiempo on March 24, 2025, 11:03:13 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 24, 2025, 10:48:34 PMAll Saints did a cover of Under the bridge , and it was crap. But I would still listen to it than the RHCP version
Samantha Mumba, what say you?
Shall we add her to the list? ;)
Don't tempt me Frodo
Boyzone
Westlife
Take That
I don't know what I'm turning into
Stone Roses actually.
Coldplay?
Jees we've another good year on this yet 🤝😜
Quote from: Puckoon on March 24, 2025, 11:01:21 PMQuote from: gallsman on March 24, 2025, 10:11:11 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on March 24, 2025, 02:55:34 PMIf G&R getting a mention, I'm pushing for the Red Hot Chillie peppers.
Nick Cave said it best.
QuoteI'm forever near a stereo saying, 'What the f**k is this garbage?' And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
And recently walked it back and added some context.
Quote"About twenty-five years ago, I made an offhand and somewhat uncharitable remark about the Red Hot Chili Peppers," he wrote. "There was no malice intended; it was just the sort of obnoxious thing I would say back then to piss people off. I was a troublemaker, a shit-stirrer, feeling most at ease in the role of a societal irritant."
Added context? Yes.
Where did he walk it back?
Quote from: gallsman on March 25, 2025, 06:53:07 AMQuote from: Puckoon on March 24, 2025, 11:01:21 PMQuote from: gallsman on March 24, 2025, 10:11:11 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on March 24, 2025, 02:55:34 PMIf G&R getting a mention, I'm pushing for the Red Hot Chillie peppers.
Nick Cave said it best.
QuoteI'm forever near a stereo saying, 'What the f**k is this garbage?' And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
And recently walked it back and added some context.
Quote"About twenty-five years ago, I made an offhand and somewhat uncharitable remark about the Red Hot Chili Peppers," he wrote. "There was no malice intended; it was just the sort of obnoxious thing I would say back then to piss people off. I was a troublemaker, a shit-stirrer, feeling most at ease in the role of a societal irritant."
Added context? Yes.
Where did he walk it back?
https://www.theredhandfiles.com/red-hot-chili-peppers-flea-bear/
He apologises and acknowledges the comment as hurtful but he doesn't row back from the comment that they're a pile of shite ;D
And even if he did, he'd still have been right about them the first time. With Californication they threatened to become a serious band for a while and then immediately descended back into the relentless mediocrity that had characterised the majority of their output up to that point.
Quote from: gallsman on March 25, 2025, 08:42:46 AMHe apologises and acknowledges the comment as hurtful but he doesn't row back from the comment that they're a pile of shite ;D
And even if he did, he'd still have been right about them the first time. With Californication they threatened to become a serious band for a while and then immediately descended back into the relentless mediocrity that had characterised the majority of their output up to that point.
What's good and bad is a subjective matter. For an artist like Nick Cave to come out and say another artist is more or less shít lacks real self awareness.
It says more about Cave than the Chilli peppers IMO.
On the topic of Guns n roses was anyone here at that gig?
Quote from: gallsman on March 25, 2025, 08:42:46 AMHe apologises and acknowledges the comment as hurtful but he doesn't row back from the comment that they're a pile of shite ;D
And even if he did, he'd still have been right about them the first time. With Californication they threatened to become a serious band for a while and then immediately descended back into the relentless mediocrity that had characterised the majority of their output up to that point.
My take is that his acknowledgement for why he said it demonstrates that it wasn't what he really believed - he was merely trying to stir shit up, and they were easy targets.
They've become somewhat of a parody in recent efforts, and Keidis has certainly lost the run of himself with the younglings he's involved with, not to mention some of the infantile lyrics of earlier years get harder to jive with as the world becomes more aware... But to say Californication is the only serious effort in the catalog is not accurate. BSSM, By The Way, & Stadium Arcadium all yielded a plethora of superb tracks. One Hot Minute is a diamond in the rough, particularly given the lack of critical acclaim at the time of release. Navarro was only there for one hot minute, but he left a mark with a super album. The fans just always wanted JF. Josh Klinghoffer can feel hard done by, but having seen him with Pearl Jam a number of times in the last 4 years - he has landed well and truly on his feet (when he's not running over pedestrians cause hes on his phone posting on the GAABOARD).
Quote from: Puckoon on March 25, 2025, 03:26:16 PMQuote from: gallsman on March 25, 2025, 08:42:46 AMHe apologises and acknowledges the comment as hurtful but he doesn't row back from the comment that they're a pile of shite ;D
And even if he did, he'd still have been right about them the first time. With Californication they threatened to become a serious band for a while and then immediately descended back into the relentless mediocrity that had characterised the majority of their output up to that point.
My take is that his acknowledgement for why he said it demonstrates that it wasn't what he really believed - he was merely trying to stir shit up, and they were easy targets.
They've become somewhat of a parody in recent efforts, and Keidis has certainly lost the run of himself with the younglings he's involved with, not to mention some of the infantile lyrics of earlier years get harder to jive with as the world becomes more aware... But to say Californication is the only serious effort in the catalog is not accurate. BSSM, By The Way, & Stadium Arcadium all yielded a plethora of superb tracks. One Hot Minute is a diamond in the rough, particularly given the lack of critical acclaim at the time of release. Navarro was only there for one hot minute, but he left a mark with a super album. The fans just always wanted JF. Josh Klinghoffer can feel hard done by, but having seen him with Pearl Jam a number of times in the last 4 years - he has landed well and truly on his feet (when he's not running over pedestrians cause hes on his phone posting on the GAABOARD).
I have to agree with this. I was quite disappointed by Stadium Arcadium when it was released but going back on it now, I feel I was a little harsh. I'm With You could also be added to this list as I thought it was a real return to form.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 11:56:23 PMBoyzone
Westlife
Take That
I don't know what I'm turning into
Stone Roses actually.
Coldplay?
Jees we've another good year on this yet 🤝😜
I'm worried . Nearly 24 hours later, and nobody has objected to any of this.
Does this mean I have to add them all to the list? :o
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 25, 2025, 11:06:30 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 11:56:23 PMBoyzone
Westlife
Take That
I don't know what I'm turning into
Stone Roses actually.
Coldplay?
Jees we've another good year on this yet 🤝😜
I'm worried . Nearly 24 hours later, and nobody has objected to any of this.
Does this mean I have to add them all to the list? :o
Take That and leave the rest..
There is room for a chat on bands producing new music (some may even be new bands!) , the alternative is a spiral downwards ending with us all putting Black Lace greatest hit on.
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 25, 2025, 11:06:30 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 11:56:23 PMBoyzone
Westlife
Take That
I don't know what I'm turning into
Stone Roses actually.
Coldplay?
Jees we've another good year on this yet 🤝😜
I'm worried . Nearly 24 hours later, and nobody has objected to any of this.
Does this mean I have to add them all to the list? :o
I was expecting pelters I'm not gonna lie 😂😂
TT Stone Roses & Coldplay sure 🤭
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 24, 2025, 11:56:23 PMBoyzone
Westlife
Take That
I don't know what I'm turning into
Stone Roses actually.
Coldplay?
Jees we've another good year on this yet 🤝😜
I'd have the Wolfe Tones before Westlife or Boyzone. It'll B'witched next!
Tony and jibba , I'll tell you what. I'll add one of each suggestion:
Wolfe Tones and Coldplay 8)
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 26, 2025, 10:35:33 AMTony and jibba , I'll tell you what. I'll add one of each suggestion:
Wolfe Tones and Coldplay 8)
That's fair!
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 26, 2025, 12:10:30 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on March 26, 2025, 10:35:33 AMTony and jibba , I'll tell you what. I'll add one of each suggestion:
Wolfe Tones and Coldplay 8)
That's fair!
I too accept this ruling 🤭
Patience
Night train
Civil war
Can we do Bob Marley next?
Quote from: tonto1888 on March 26, 2025, 08:07:38 PMPatience
Night train
Civil war
Can we do Bob Marley next?
Bob Marley was done a few weeks back
Any more GNR?
Because some people are impatient to get started on INXS ;)
I've had a dozen PM's telling me to get a bloody move on.
Obviously more INXS fans than I thought. I won't name any names , due to GDPR
Here we go....
INXS....
Finally my wheelhouse
Don't Change
What you Need
New Sensation
Could add 7+ more
As an honorable mention because they collaborated with Jimmy Barnes for the Lost Boy movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqSrEhuWrgY
Games gone 😜
Disappear
Never tear us apart
New sensation
They have some great intros , but once the songs start , it usually goes downhill
If you're not an INXS fan , feel free to add more suggestions instead to keep you onboard
I just realised we haven't had Bowie yet. Nor is he on the to do list.
Surely he needs added
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 01, 2025, 09:15:39 PMI've had a dozen PM's telling me to get a bloody move on.
Obviously more INXS fans than I thought. I won't name any names , due to GDPR
Here we go....
INXS....
We may get it over with before we start on The Wolfe Tones. To be fair INXS did have a few bangers.
I Need You Tonight
New Sensation
Never Tear Us Apart
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 01, 2025, 11:34:09 PMIf you're not an INXS fan , feel free to add more suggestions instead to keep you onboard
I just realised we haven't had Bowie yet. Nor is he on the to do list.
Surely he needs added
Yes that's a big omission. Slot him in next for the weekend shift.
Heart,Iron Maiden,Black Sabbath.
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 01, 2025, 11:56:30 PMHeart,Iron Maiden,Black Sabbath.
Which album were they on?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 01, 2025, 11:41:06 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on April 01, 2025, 11:34:09 PMIf you're not an INXS fan , feel free to add more suggestions instead to keep you onboard
I just realised we haven't had Bowie yet. Nor is he on the to do list.
Surely he needs added
Yes that's a big omission. Slot him in next for the weekend shift.
Ah now, he'll have to wait his turn.
The Gibb lads are up after INXS. That will be a belter , to be fair. They had some crackers
In fairness, are INXS more than their one big hit? Have I been missing out here?
Request for a TV theme edition
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 01, 2025, 11:34:09 PMIf you're not an INXS fan , feel free to add more suggestions instead to keep you onboard
I just realised we haven't had Bowie yet. Nor is he on the to do list.
Surely he needs added
John Prine
Spice Girls
Tiempo with the curveballlllll and I like it 🤭
They say BiggreenField had a wide ranging taste in music 😆
INXS's Kick was the first album I ever bought.
Need you tonight is the obvious N1
New Sensation
Mystify me
Quote from: BigGreenField on April 02, 2025, 09:17:52 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on April 01, 2025, 11:34:09 PMIf you're not an INXS fan , feel free to add more suggestions instead to keep you onboard
I just realised we haven't had Bowie yet. Nor is he on the to do list.
Surely he needs added
John Prine
Spice Girls
Who's John Prine?
I assume you're having a laugh with the spice girls
TV themes , good shout though
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 02, 2025, 09:48:18 AMQuote from: BigGreenField on April 02, 2025, 09:17:52 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on April 01, 2025, 11:34:09 PMIf you're not an INXS fan , feel free to add more suggestions instead to keep you onboard
I just realised we haven't had Bowie yet. Nor is he on the to do list.
Surely he needs added
John Prine
Spice Girls
Who's John Prine?
I assume you're having a laugh with the spice girls
TV themes , good shout though
Prine had 4 Grammys from 13 nominations over a 50 year career of about 30 albums, reasonably popular.
Spice Girls video for 2 Becomes one is up there with Johnny Cash and Hurt or The Buggles and Video Killed The Radio Star for cultural impact.
Quote from: bennydorano on April 02, 2025, 09:32:13 AMINXS's Kick was the first album I ever bought.
Need you tonight is the obvious N1
New Sensation
Mystify me
Never Tear Us Apart is one of my favourite 80s songs.
Devil Inside was excellent too
Kick was some album!
Few decent songs on the follow up X too.
Need you tonight
Mystify
Never tear us apart
Quote from: BigGreenField on April 02, 2025, 01:37:21 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on April 02, 2025, 09:48:18 AMQuote from: BigGreenField on April 02, 2025, 09:17:52 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on April 01, 2025, 11:34:09 PMIf you're not an INXS fan , feel free to add more suggestions instead to keep you onboard
I just realised we haven't had Bowie yet. Nor is he on the to do list.
Surely he needs added
John Prine
Spice Girls
Who's John Prine?
I assume you're having a laugh with the spice girls
TV themes , good shout though
Prine had 4 Grammys from 13 nominations over a 50 year career of about 30 albums, reasonably popular.
Spice Girls video for 2 Becomes one is up there with Johnny Cash and Hurt or The Buggles and Video Killed The Radio Star for cultural impact.
This is the kind of argument that I get from my son when he tells me Kanye West is brilliant
John Prine remains a fuckin legend. In spite of being married to a Donegal woman.
Quote from: Puckoon on April 02, 2025, 03:35:22 PMJohn Prine remains a fuckin legend. In spite of being married to a Donegal woman.
;D
I actually didn't know that!
Shit, did I miss INXS? Put me down for the 3 songs the other people have heard of. Any order.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on April 04, 2025, 10:57:04 PMShit, did I miss INXS? Put me down for the 3 songs the other people have heard of. Any order.
No , you're still in time.
Come on, list your own favourite three. Don't be lazy ;D
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 05, 2025, 12:07:47 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on April 04, 2025, 10:57:04 PMShit, did I miss INXS? Put me down for the 3 songs the other people have heard of. Any order.
No , you're still in time.
Come on, list your own favourite three. Don't be lazy ;D
Was going to chip in however when I looked at my list I realised they were all Simple Minds songs.
Beach Boys
Dire Straits
Simon & Garfunkel
Ocean Colour Scene
Irish Language (you're like the DUP on this)
County songs
National Anthems
Germany
Italy
France
(I'm so getting in trouble for this)
The Killers!
Haven't done them hi
Adele
Ed Sheeran. I'll stop now
Sinead O'Connor
Hymns
That's a coincidence btw
Did we do any of these yet?:
I tried to check, but the search function is a bit crap.
The Who
The Kinks
Sex Pistols
The Clash
The Undertones
SLF
Anyone want to carve the good meat off the last few posts?
Feel free to leave a carcass , be it small or large.
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 08, 2025, 10:15:32 PMAnyone want to carve the good meat off the last few posts?
Feel free to leave a carcass , be it small or large.
Have at The Bee Gees. Massive back catalogue of good 'uns.
Quote from: bennydorano on April 02, 2025, 09:32:13 AMINXS's Kick was the first album I ever bought.
Need you tonight is the obvious N1
New Sensation
Mystify me
Great album. Was lucky enough to see them play it live on the Kick tour in 88 in Philadelphia!
The earlier Listen like Thieves was a great album. 3 of my favourite INXS tracks are on that one:
Shine like it does
This time
What you need
I'd make a case for Neil Diamond to get a run, at once stage a genuine global superstar and his late career revival well deserved, up there for sheer number of songs that you could sing along to word for word.
In a Trump world his song America from The Jazz Singer remains a far more
uplifting version of our friends across the pond.
Top 3 One Hit Wonders
Quote from: Puckoon on April 09, 2025, 05:17:25 PMTop 3 One Hit Wonders
It's on the list
Just waiting to see if anyone seconds any of the others mentioned recently
Second for Neil Diamond
Quote from: Puckoon on April 09, 2025, 11:06:11 PMSecond for Neil Diamond
(https://img.gifglobe.com/grabs/fatherted/S03E06/S03E06-xl0nd8oy-subtitled.jpg)
Quote from: JoG2 on April 09, 2025, 11:40:50 PMQuote from: Puckoon on April 09, 2025, 11:06:11 PMSecond for Neil Diamond
Third, a cracklin' thread
Bizarre it's taken this long to include him. Sort it out Austin 8)
Quote from: Captain Obvious on April 10, 2025, 12:09:55 AMQuote from: JoG2 on April 09, 2025, 11:40:50 PMQuote from: Puckoon on April 09, 2025, 11:06:11 PMSecond for Neil Diamond
Third, a cracklin' thread
Bizarre it's taken this long to include him. Sort it out Austin 8)
Feck sake.
Who else you want in from the last few posts?
Boney M
If I get Barry Manilow seconded he'll have to go with it chaps 😋
I think we better move on to the next one ....quickly ;D
The Bee Gees
This one should be good ...
No, there are loads more INXS bangers we haven't mentioned.
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 10, 2025, 10:11:30 AMI think we better move on to the next one ....quickly ;D
The Bee Gees
This one should be good ...
How is this thread staying alive?
I'll get me coat...
Quote from: johnnycool on April 10, 2025, 12:32:04 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on April 10, 2025, 10:11:30 AMI think we better move on to the next one ....quickly ;D
The Bee Gees
This one should be good ...
How is this thread staying alive?
I'll get me coat...
You win again Jonny
Ok ok. I'll get me coat too ffs
Think The Kinks the best 60s band not covered yet. As for Bee Gees, a band of many eras and musical styles, but prefer their older stuff.
New York Mining Disaster 1941
Massachusetts
Spicks and Specks
Tragedy
Staying Alive
Night Fever.. can't hardly think of other ones! Tho were huge group at a time
How deep is your
More than a woman (Short Circuit)
Too Much Heaven
Massachusetts
For whom the bell tolls
How deep is your love
You win again
Had to leave out many great tunes there.
On a side note , it's rare for a cover to outstrip an original classic. Particularly a Bee Gees original, but I thought Boyzone did a better version of Words , and I prefer the Wolfe Tones version of First of May .
Nights on Broadway
Massachusetts
I've Gotta get a message to you
Honourable mention to Fanny(Be Tender With My Love).
Their walkout from Clive Andersen remains very polite.
Graham Norton wound them up too... I think they were entitled to be annoyed.. he suggested the heart monitor of the brother, Maurice Gibb, played 'Staying Alive' before he died..
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2003/feb/10/broadcasting.channel4
Night Fever
Staying Alive
and their best track by a considerable distance - You Win Again.
Quote from: BigGreenField on April 10, 2025, 03:44:53 PMNights on Broadway
Massachusetts
I've Gotta get a message to you
Honourable mention to Fanny(Be Tender With My Love).
Their walkout from Clive Andersen remains very polite.
To be fair you can tell by the way they use their walk, they're woman's men, no time to talk.
You Win Again
Massachusetts
You Should Be Dancing
What a band! Staying alive sound track alone is something else. some decent docs about them.. I'll gather up a top 3 when I get a chance
You can't ask me to single out 3 - it's like asking me which child is my favourite
Staying alive
Massachusetts
How deep is your love
Saturday night fever
Jive talking
Alone
Night Fever
You Win Again
Alone
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 10, 2025, 05:30:46 PMYou can't ask me to single out 3 - it's like asking me which child is my favourite
The most difficult one yet. Saturday Night Fever is amongst my favourite ever movies and have seen it so many times I've lost count.
Stayin' Alive - you can never tire of the opening credits from Saturday Night Fever.
How Deep Is Your Love
Massachussets
Ask tomorrow and I'll swap the last 2 for any of Nights on Broadway, Night Fever, New York Mining Disaster 1941, If I Can't Have You...
I was aware of N-Trancce's version of Stayin Alive before I had heard the Bee Gees version.
Never really got into the Bee Gees until those raft of 90's covers by Take That , N Trance, Boyzone etc brought them back into the public eye again
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 10, 2025, 05:30:46 PMYou can't ask me to single out 3 - it's like asking me which child is my favourite
Which child is?
Waiting for the poll on Chas and Dave
Bee Gees were lepers back in the day to us social sophisticates. But we all now can appreciate their genius.
But if I were to pick 3 I would avoid the Sat Night Fever era.
Words
Gotta Get a Message to you
You win again
How Deep is Your Love
Night Fever
Stayin Alive
Any more for the Bee Gees?
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 18, 2025, 09:09:58 PMAny more for the Bee Gees?
For me
Outside of the Saturday night fever stuff which is top notch
How can you mend a broken heart
More than a woman
Too love somebody
This one has to be one of, if not their greatest vocal performances. It's as smooth as silk.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2025, 10:03:30 PMQuote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 10, 2025, 05:30:46 PMYou can't ask me to single out 3 - it's like asking me which child is my favourite
The most difficult one yet. Saturday Night Fever is amongst my favourite ever movies and have seen it so many times I've lost count.
Stayin' Alive - you can never tire of the opening credits from Saturday Night Fever.
How Deep Is Your Love
Massachussets
Ask tomorrow and I'll swap the last 2 for any of Nights on Broadway, Night Fever, New York Mining Disaster 1941, If I Can't Have You...
Have never seen Saturday Night Fever before, just IMDB'd it, a Pegi18... Saucy?
Quote from: JoG2 on April 18, 2025, 11:50:59 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2025, 10:03:30 PMQuote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 10, 2025, 05:30:46 PMYou can't ask me to single out 3 - it's like asking me which child is my favourite
The most difficult one yet. Saturday Night Fever is amongst my favourite ever movies and have seen it so many times I've lost count.
Stayin' Alive - you can never tire of the opening credits from Saturday Night Fever.
How Deep Is Your Love
Massachussets
Ask tomorrow and I'll swap the last 2 for any of Nights on Broadway, Night Fever, New York Mining Disaster 1941, If I Can't Have You...
Have never seen Saturday Night Fever before, just IMDB'd it, a Pegi18... Saucy?
Not saucy though, bit dark but a serious soundtrack
There was a musical at the opera house I went to, fantastic show, the dancers were 8)
Quote from: JoG2 on April 18, 2025, 11:50:59 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2025, 10:03:30 PMQuote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 10, 2025, 05:30:46 PMYou can't ask me to single out 3 - it's like asking me which child is my favourite
The most difficult one yet. Saturday Night Fever is amongst my favourite ever movies and have seen it so many times I've lost count.
Stayin' Alive - you can never tire of the opening credits from Saturday Night Fever.
How Deep Is Your Love
Massachussets
Ask tomorrow and I'll swap the last 2 for any of Nights on Broadway, Night Fever, New York Mining Disaster 1941, If I Can't Have You...
Have never seen Saturday Night Fever before, just IMDB'd it, a Pegi18... Saucy?
It covers a lot of ground you wouldnt expect - rape, suicide etc.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 19, 2025, 09:01:09 AMQuote from: JoG2 on April 18, 2025, 11:50:59 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2025, 10:03:30 PMQuote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 10, 2025, 05:30:46 PMYou can't ask me to single out 3 - it's like asking me which child is my favourite
The most difficult one yet. Saturday Night Fever is amongst my favourite ever movies and have seen it so many times I've lost count.
Stayin' Alive - you can never tire of the opening credits from Saturday Night Fever.
How Deep Is Your Love
Massachussets
Ask tomorrow and I'll swap the last 2 for any of Nights on Broadway, Night Fever, New York Mining Disaster 1941, If I Can't Have You...
Have never seen Saturday Night Fever before, just IMDB'd it, a Pegi18... Saucy?
It covers a lot of ground you wouldnt expect - rape, suicide etc.
Like most of Kenny Rogers songs.
Ocean Colour Scene playing with Madness this summer. Just a heads up for all the fans on here 🤓
Playing Ulster Hall this Saturday & Sunday night too.
They were good but I wouldn't have them on a playlist
I think the Pope dying has diverted attention from any more Bee Gees talk.
Anyway , Meat Loaf is next on the list , so let's go.....
Not a huge Meat fan. He sure liked a long song title though
I'd do anything for love (but I won't do that)
I'd lie for you (and that's the truth)
Rock and roll dreams come true
At his peak a superb singer with a great stage presence
Two Out of Three Ain't bad
It's All Coming Back to Me Now
I'd do anything for love
Took the words right outta my mouth
Paradise by the dashboard light
What you see is what you get
Honourable mention to the rocky Horror Show
Surely I'm not disrespecting Meatloaf's unique sound and showmanship by pointing out that he has at most 6 songs that anyone would short list here?
Quote from: thewobbler on April 27, 2025, 09:51:25 AMSurely I'm not disrespecting Meatloaf's unique sound and showmanship by pointing out that he has at most 6 songs that anyone would short list here?
There's already been 8 shortlisted though ;)
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 27, 2025, 11:39:03 AMQuote from: thewobbler on April 27, 2025, 09:51:25 AMSurely I'm not disrespecting Meatloaf's unique sound and showmanship by pointing out that he has at most 6 songs that anyone would short list here?
There's already been 8 shortlisted though ;)
Some might argue they are all just different versions of Jim Steinman's one song including Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding out for a Hero or Air Supply's Making Love out of nothing at all.
Anyway:
Dead Ringer for Love
Two out of three ain't bad (a great one when the slow set came on at the teenage disco or agonising if you found yourself holding up the wall)
Hot Patootie - Bless My Soul
Might have already been posted here but a great piece about Meat Loaf's 1989 tour of Ireland:
https://www.loudersound.com/features/meat-loaf-a-flying-wheelchair-and-the-greatest-story-ever-told
Heaven can wait.
Paradise by the dashboard light.
Heaven can wait
You took the words right out of my mouth.
No better man for a power ballad.
He was dung without Steinman and Steinman was dung without meaty.
Himself and Jim Steinman sure did like the big power ballad.How about rock n roll dreams come true. My top 3
Paradise by the dashboard light
Bat out of hell
Dead ringer for love (Cher)
An outsider Objects in the rear view mirror
Bat out of hell
Anything for love
Paradise by the Dashboard light
Now we're jivin.
Quote from: Puckoon on April 28, 2025, 05:21:20 PMBat out of hell
Anything for love
Paradise by the Dashboard light
Now we're jivin.
Same 3.
Is it true Meatloaf was hit on the head with a can of beer on stage in Carrickmacross and had to cut the concert at 4 songs?
Didn't Meat play Bundoran not so long ago? Something tells me it was in a big tent
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 28, 2025, 10:00:28 PMDidn't Meat play Bundoran not so long ago? Something tells me it was in a big tent
2008 and a day later than expected due to health and safety issues with the tent.
https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/fans-lap-up-late-meat-loaf/26462462.html
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 28, 2025, 10:22:32 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on April 28, 2025, 10:00:28 PMDidn't Meat play Bundoran not so long ago? Something tells me it was in a big tent
2008 and a day later than expected due to health and safety issues with the tent.
https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/fans-lap-up-late-meat-loaf/26462462.html
All revved up and nowhere to go in Bundorn For cryin out loud!
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 28, 2025, 10:22:32 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on April 28, 2025, 10:00:28 PMDidn't Meat play Bundoran not so long ago? Something tells me it was in a big tent
2008 and a day later than expected due to health and safety issues with the tent.
https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/fans-lap-up-late-meat-loaf/26462462.html
Ah, so it did happen. I didn't dream it. I wish more bands would play places like that.
Did the saw doctors ever play on Clare Island? And if not , why not?
For Crying Out Loud
Objects In The Rear View Mirror
Paradise By The Dashboard Light
I remember the night he died I was nearly home from work and Absolute Radio announced they were playing Bat Out of Hell in its entirety...kept driving until it finished. Picking 3 was an injustice to the master of the Power Ballad.
This may well be the most pro-Meatloaf community I know of.
I move to rename this site the meatloafboard.com
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 28, 2025, 11:12:29 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 28, 2025, 10:22:32 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on April 28, 2025, 10:00:28 PMDidn't Meat play Bundoran not so long ago? Something tells me it was in a big tent
2008 and a day later than expected due to health and safety issues with the tent.
https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/fans-lap-up-late-meat-loaf/26462462.html
Ah, so it did happen. I didn't dream it. I wish more bands would play places like that.
Did the saw doctors ever play on Clare Island? And if not , why not?
Big Meaty hit some really low points financially after his big hits and ended up gigging in lots of small bars, obscure places to make ends meet before he teamed up again with Steinman for the relaunch.
You gotta remember it's the person who writes the song that makes the most in royalties etc etc.
1 bat out of hell
2 two out of three ain't bad
3 paradise by the dashboard light
Bat out of Hell was my cassette of choice when studying for my A levels in the 80s
I wonder do any vegetarians like Meat Loaf?
Just wondering
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 04, 2025, 11:52:01 PMI wonder do any vegetarians like Meat Loaf?
Just wondering
Meat Loaf himself was at one stage a vegetarian. Speaking of vegetarians, surprised no requests for those Irish-Mancunians The Smiths.
Quote from: weareros on May 05, 2025, 05:54:16 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 04, 2025, 11:52:01 PMI wonder do any vegetarians like Meat Loaf?
Just wondering
Meat Loaf himself was at one stage a vegetarian. Speaking of vegetarians, surprised no requests for those Irish-Mancunians The Smiths.
The Smiths are on the 'to do' list
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 05, 2025, 05:57:06 PMQuote from: weareros on May 05, 2025, 05:54:16 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 04, 2025, 11:52:01 PMI wonder do any vegetarians like Meat Loaf?
Just wondering
Meat Loaf himself was at one stage a vegetarian. Speaking of vegetarians, surprised no requests for those Irish-Mancunians The Smiths.
The Smiths are on the 'to do' list
Good stuff, Austin.
Surely it's time to do some modern artists rather than the oldies..
Quote from: Ronnie on May 07, 2025, 05:24:28 PMSurely it's time to do some modern artists rather than the oldies..
Sure with modern artists, it's much harder to pick out three favourite tracks
Who had you in mind anyway? Arianda Grande? Justin Bieber?
Please....
Relevant artists
Are we finished with the Meat Loaf then?
Yes. I've no Meat Loaf too 3
Quote from: Ronnie on May 07, 2025, 06:08:09 PMYes. I've no Meat Loaf too 3
;D
Right, one hit wonders next
This one is going to be tricky because there's only so much of them you can remember.
I can only think of these two:
Chesney Hawkes - the one and only
Jermaine Stewart - we don't have to take our clothes off
INXS - Never Tear Us Apart
Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby
Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
Lisa Loeb - Stay
Glen Mederios 😳
Freda Payne - Band of Gold
Grand Master Flash - The Message
Graham Bonnet - Night Games
All ancient from a time when music was real
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 07, 2025, 07:04:24 PMINXS - Never Tear Us Apart
Do you know what a one hit wonder means?
Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the sky
Chumbawumba - tubthumping
4 Non Blondes - what's up?
Since I am stuck in the 90s
Crash Test Dummies - MMMMM
Toadies - Possum Kingdom
Fastball - The Way
Honorable mentions
What if God was one of us - Joan Osborne
Hazard - Richard Marx
SpaceMan - Babylon Zoo
Thanks to the poster below for me not having to use one of my votes for What's Up?
Richard Marx also had Right here waiting and Now and forever so more than one hit.
Quote from: Turf on May 07, 2025, 09:03:48 PMRichard Marx also had Right here waiting and Now and forever so more than one hit.
The challenge with one hit wonders. For me he will always be the Hazard guy.
Eye of the tiger. Survivor
Inside. Stiltskin
Hedonism. Skunk Anansie
Not necessarily one hit wonders but better known for one song
Crash Test Dummies, good shout
Charles and Eddie - Would I lie to you?
Great tune
Quote from: johnnycool on May 07, 2025, 09:12:16 PMEye of the tiger. Survivor
Inside. Stiltskin
Hedonism. Skunk Anansie
Not necessarily one hit wonders but better known for one song
Didn't Survivor do another Rocky montage tune?
Fiction Factory - Feels like Heaven
Dream Academy - Life in a northern town
The Lotus Eaters - First picture of you
Bonus track Denis De Young - Desert moon
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 07, 2025, 09:22:31 PMQuote from: johnnycool on May 07, 2025, 09:12:16 PMEye of the tiger. Survivor
Inside. Stiltskin
Hedonism. Skunk Anansie
Not necessarily one hit wonders but better known for one song
Didn't Survivor do another Rocky montage tune?
Burning Heart.
For a local contribution
David McWilliams- The Days of Pearly Spencer
Men at work - Down under
Tight fit - Lion sleeps tonight
Men without hats - safety dance
I think they were all OHW's anyway
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 07, 2025, 09:45:19 PMMen at work - Down under
Tight fit - Lion sleeps tonight
Men without hats - safety dance
I think they were all OHW's anyway
Men at work basically all Colin Hay who had multiple great tracks including the George Best inspired My Brilliant Feat, a smashing tune.
The history of Lion Sleeps tonight is worth a read - an old song!
OMC - How Bizarre
https://youtu.be/C2cMG33mWVY?si=YqrtgnNby7gfdJTY
Len - Steal my sunshine
https://youtu.be/E1fzJ_AYajA?si=SWV4hAYmKV00QbI-
Peter, Born & John - Young Folks
https://youtu.be/iArXv64tCJA?si=BSyRL1ti0Z-NoMEY
White town - your woman
Corner shop - brimful of asha
Babybird - You're gorgeous
3 that haven't been mentioned yet.
What About Me? - Moving Pictures
Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
Cult of Personality - Living Color
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on May 07, 2025, 10:25:41 PMWhat About Me? - Moving Pictures
Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
Cult of Personality - Living Color
Dexy's Geno was number one for 2 weeks!
Quote from: johnnycool on May 07, 2025, 09:12:16 PMEye of the tiger. Survivor
Inside. Stiltskin
Hedonism. Skunk Anansie
Not necessarily one hit wonders but better known for one song
Surely Skunk Anansie's Weak is a better known track
Not Sure about this thread at all Austin Powers....
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 07, 2025, 10:17:50 PMWhite town - your woman
Corner shop - brimful of asha
Babybird - You're gorgeous
3 that haven't been mentioned yet.
There's a reason for that.
Quote from: Ronnie on May 07, 2025, 10:59:16 PMNot Sure about this thread at all Austin Powers....
Ah we're just throwing ideas around. OHW's are difficult to recall so we'll all finalise our top 3 over the coming days.
Normal service will resume in due course
A few 70s one hit wonders (I think but there's always that obscure 2nd hit. Even Toto had one)
Rock the Boat - The Hues Corporation
Where do you go to my lovely? - Peter Sarstedt (an ode to the lonely Sophia Loren?)
Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks
Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
No Rain by Blind Melon always makes an appearance on my 90s playlist. Couldn't name another song.
Tainted Love - Soft Cell. Banger but again couldn't name another one.
Quote from: mouview on May 07, 2025, 09:25:24 PMFiction Factory - Feels like Heaven
Dream Academy - Life in a northern town
The Lotus Eaters - First picture of you
Bonus track Denis De Young - Desert moon
A big bit mental here,
Since yesterday Strawberry Switchblade
Lotus Eaters and Dream Academy as above.
You must be mid fifties
Meredith Brooks - Bitch
Joey Scarbury - Believe it or Not.
Joshua Kadison - Jessie
Gimme Little Sign - Brenton Wood
https://youtu.be/gI5wjpRxKzg?si=H5XQyeM1yqpoqUTU
Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
https://youtu.be/j3plj_Xplus?si=89jB7j5OSwUCnfnF
Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra
https://youtu.be/zvesdlGe-EI?si=DLEMfU89nNXBhiaU
Maria McKee - Show me Heaven
Shakespeare's Sister - Stay
Pat Short - Jumbo Breakfast Roll
Quote from: In hiding on May 08, 2025, 12:35:06 AMQuote from: mouview on May 07, 2025, 09:25:24 PMFiction Factory - Feels like Heaven
Dream Academy - Life in a northern town
The Lotus Eaters - First picture of you
Bonus track Denis De Young - Desert moon
A big bit mental here,
Since yesterday Strawberry Switchblade
Lotus Eaters and Dream Academy as above.
You must be mid fifties
80s music was terrific, songs above never get old.
Tanita Tikaram - Twist in my sobriety (She has a very long-awaited new album out now)
Michelle Shocked - Anchored down in Anchorage
Stan Ridgway - Camouflage
Also
John Farnham - You're the voice
Midnight Oil - Beds are burning
John Parr - St. Elmo's fire
David & David - Welcome to the boomtown
John Waite - Missing you at all
Vincent Hanley (RIP) and MT USA has a lot to answer for!
I'm not sure if these are OHWs but certainly the only ones I remember from these artists
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star
The New Radicals - You get what you give
Honourable mentions to Mambo No5 (Lou Bega) and Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls.
I will hold my hands up if I have missed some crackers from these lot.
Did the Sultans of Ping have any other hits other than Wheres Me Jumper?
That one just came to me. Would definitely be in my top three
Safety Dance - Men without hats. Hard to dislodge it when you hear it.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 07, 2025, 11:34:37 PMIce Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
No Rain by Blind Melon always makes an appearance on my 90s playlist. Couldn't name another song.
Tainted Love - Soft Cell. Banger but again couldn't name another one.
Soft Cell were big - definitely not one hit wonders.
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 08, 2025, 11:26:12 AMDid the Sultans of Ping have any other hits other than Wheres Me Jumper?
That one just came to me. Would definitely be in my top three
If you go by UK charts they and a lot of Irish bands including Hothouse Flowers, the Frank and Walters, maybe even Clannad, would be one hit wonders.
Forgot to mention Jilted John (Gordon is a Moron) which caused a lot of bad blood between Ros and Kerry in 1978 when a gang of young lads changed the words to Ogie is a Moran in the Ceannáras Cup final that preceded the All-Ireland U21 final.
Furniture - Brilliant Mind
Ph.D. - I Won't Let You Down
Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock.
Crash Test Dummies Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
Musical Youth Pass the Dutchie
Chesney Hawks The One and Only
Climie Fisher - Love changes everything
Aneka - Japanese Boy
The Maisonettes - Heartache Avenue
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 08, 2025, 11:26:12 AMDid the Sultans of Ping have any other hits other than Wheres Me Jumper?
That one just came to me. Would definitely be in my top three
I can recall 2 other songs (not sure if they were'hits': Veronica & Give him a ball & a yard of grass. The latter was inspired by the late great Brian Clough.
OK, my final three
Charles and Eddie - Would I lie to you
Chesney Hawkes - The one and only
Sultans of Ping FC - Where's me jumper?
Honourable mention for Jermaine Stewart's 'We don't have to take our clothes off'. One of those songs that just summed up the sound of the 80's.
So many to mention.......buta few to start
Martika - Toy Soldiers
Angry Anderson - Suddenly
Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mac
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
The Las - There She Goes
OMC - How Bizarre
Kungs vs Cookin On 3 Burners - This Girl
Vance Joy - Riptide
A-ha - take on me
House of pain - jump around
Whigfield - Saturday night
Might be straining at the lease of OHW's but without doubt the songs they were remembered by.
Quote from: Taylor on May 09, 2025, 08:10:17 AMSo many to mention.......buta few to start
Martika - Toy Soldiers
Angry Anderson - Suddenly
Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mac
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
The Las - There She Goes
OMC - How Bizarre
Kungs vs Cookin On 3 Burners - This Girl
Vance Joy - Riptide
Forgot about The La's!
Wheatus did a cover of Erasure's A Little Respect though. Good version too
@trueblue - A-ha had a number of hits
Joe Dolce
Sorry. Couldn't resist
Just thought of another
The Connells - 74-75
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 09, 2025, 09:59:42 AMQuote from: Taylor on May 09, 2025, 08:10:17 AMSo many to mention.......buta few to start
Martika - Toy Soldiers
Angry Anderson - Suddenly
Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mac
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
The Las - There She Goes
OMC - How Bizarre
Kungs vs Cookin On 3 Burners - This Girl
Vance Joy - Riptide
Forgot about The La's!
Wheatus did a cover of Erasure's A Little Respect though. Good version too
@trueblue - A-ha had a number of hits
Forgot about that - good tune
Shaddap ya face - Joe Dolce
Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs - Brian and Michael
The Smurf Song - Father Abraham
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 09, 2025, 09:59:42 AMQuote from: Taylor on May 09, 2025, 08:10:17 AMSo many to mention.......buta few to start
Martika - Toy Soldiers
Angry Anderson - Suddenly
Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mac
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
The Las - There She Goes
OMC - How Bizarre
Kungs vs Cookin On 3 Burners - This Girl
Vance Joy - Riptide
Forgot about The La's!
Wheatus did a cover of Erasure's A Little Respect though. Good version too
@trueblue - A-ha had a number of hits
Check out The La's album, Timeless Melody is even better song than There She Goes, which is a bone fide classic. One of the great lost bands, but that's what happens when you have a genius in charge who is a perfectionist (with a heroin habit).
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210315-the-mystery-of-lost-rock-genius-lee-mavers
Quote from: red hander on May 09, 2025, 01:40:07 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 09, 2025, 09:59:42 AMQuote from: Taylor on May 09, 2025, 08:10:17 AMSo many to mention.......buta few to start
Martika - Toy Soldiers
Angry Anderson - Suddenly
Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mac
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
The Las - There She Goes
OMC - How Bizarre
Kungs vs Cookin On 3 Burners - This Girl
Vance Joy - Riptide
Forgot about The La's!
Wheatus did a cover of Erasure's A Little Respect though. Good version too
@trueblue - A-ha had a number of hits
Check out The La's album, Timeless Melody is even better song than There She Goes, which is a bone fide classic. One of the great lost bands, but that's what happens when you have a genius in charge who is a perfectionist (with a heroin habit).
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210315-the-mystery-of-lost-rock-genius-lee-mavers
Didn't your man from the La's re-record There She Goes, when the other lads had went off on their lunch break or something?
Apparently the lads were fuming , but I think his version is the one released
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 09, 2025, 09:47:04 AMA-ha - take on me
House of pain - jump around
Whigfield - Saturday night
Might be straining at the lease of OHW's but without doubt the songs they were remembered by.
Recorded a banging Bond theme
Quote from: Puckoon on May 09, 2025, 03:27:18 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on May 09, 2025, 09:47:04 AMA-ha - take on me
House of pain - jump around
Whigfield - Saturday night
Might be straining at the lease of OHW's but without doubt the songs they were remembered by.
Recorded a banging Bond theme
I always preferred 'the sun always shines on TV' to anything else they did
Feeling we are the same age, roughly. Hunting High and Low was one of my favourite cassettes as a kid. Would buy meters of leather in White's in Omagh to get the leather bracelet look going.
Quote from: Puckoon on May 09, 2025, 04:22:11 PMFeeling we are the same age, roughly. Hunting High and Low was one of my favourite cassettes as a kid. Would buy meters of leather in White's in Omagh to get the leather bracelet look going.
Oh aye, the leather wrist bands. Forgot about those.
What were they all about? ;D
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 09, 2025, 10:39:59 AMJust thought of another
The Connells - 74-75
Would have been in my 3 for sure.
Surprised not to see Glorious by Andreas Johnson mentioned yet.
What eejit said Grandmaster Flash FFS?! He's in the Hall of Fame.
Quote from: gallsman on May 09, 2025, 05:22:27 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 09, 2025, 10:39:59 AMJust thought of another
The Connells - 74-75
Would have been in my 3 for sure.
Surprised not to see Glorious by Andreas Johnson mentioned yet.
What eejit said Grandmaster Flash FFS?! He's in the Hall of Fame.
Not me but I'd say he's in the Hall of Fame as a hip hop pioneer and early innovator, than record sales. I'm not sure many people could name much beyond The Message and White Lines. Which is 2 hits. Strike him from the record!
Not mentioned yet from the mid 90s I'm the scatman.
More recently Gangnam Style became a wonder and global hit any big hit since?
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 09, 2025, 04:08:34 PMQuote from: Puckoon on May 09, 2025, 03:27:18 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on May 09, 2025, 09:47:04 AMA-ha - take on me
House of pain - jump around
Whigfield - Saturday night
Might be straining at the lease of OHW's but without doubt the songs they were remembered by.
Recorded a banging Bond theme
I always preferred 'the sun always shines on TV' to anything else they did
That was a brilliant song. Loved the keyboards.
And it was a big hit too!
That said, they were a one-hit wonder in the US. Friends of mine had never heard "the sun always shine on tv" before I played it for them.
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 09, 2025, 09:47:04 AMA-ha - take on me
House of pain - jump around
Whigfield - Saturday night
Might be straining at the lease of OHW's but without doubt the songs they were remembered by.
I recently discovered that USAians think of A-Ha as one-hit-wonders. I was devastated. So much great work unheard in the States. I set up a playlist for my wife to listen to and she was blown away by how good they were.
The sun always shines on TV
Train of thought
You are the one
Hunting high and low
I've been losing you
Touchy
Cry wolf
Crying in the rain
Some beautiful work in there.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on May 09, 2025, 05:36:04 PMNot mentioned yet from the mid 90s I'm the scatman.
More recently Gangnam Style became a wonder and global hit any big hit since?
Ah yes, old Scatman
Can't believe we forgot this one, and around the same time too....
Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe :D
Classic!
Couple bangers in here:
Nena - 99 Luftballons
Peter Schilling - Major Tom
Tommy Tutone - 867-5309/Jenny
Rusted Root - Send me on my way
What about everyone's favourite Neighbour - Natalie Imbruglia?
Quote from: Puckoon on May 09, 2025, 06:36:49 PMCouple bangers in here:
Nena - 99 Luftballons
Peter Schilling - Major Tom
Tommy Tutone - 867-5309/Jenny
Rusted Root - Send me on my way
What about everyone's favourite Neighbour - Natalie Imbruglia?
Imbruglia one big hit was a cover does that rule it out , prefer to go with Neighbours Craig Mclachlan and Hey Mona!
Quote from: BigGreenField on May 09, 2025, 09:22:06 PMQuote from: Puckoon on May 09, 2025, 06:36:49 PMCouple bangers in here:
Nena - 99 Luftballons
Peter Schilling - Major Tom
Tommy Tutone - 867-5309/Jenny
Rusted Root - Send me on my way
What about everyone's favourite Neighbour - Natalie Imbruglia?
Imbruglia one big hit was a cover does that rule it out , prefer to go with Neighbours Craig Mclachlan and Hey Mona!
I don't know how being a cover of an original nobody ever heard rules her out. Imbruglia must remain.
Imbruglia had a couple of songs off the same album as Torn and then a few others over the next 10 or so years. Shiver was big enough.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 09, 2025, 05:34:57 PMQuote from: gallsman on May 09, 2025, 05:22:27 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 09, 2025, 10:39:59 AMJust thought of another
The Connells - 74-75
Would have been in my 3 for sure.
Surprised not to see Glorious by Andreas Johnson mentioned yet.
What eejit said Grandmaster Flash FFS?! He's in the Hall of Fame.
Not me but I'd say he's in the Hall of Fame as a hip hop pioneer and early innovator, than record sales. I'm not sure many people could name much beyond The Message and White Lines. Which is 2 hits. Strike him from the record!
You can't be both a legendary musician and a OHW.
OHW has to be reserved for artists you all but never heard of before or after the big hit. I'd say a limit of a follow up cracking the top 10.
Babylon Zoo with Spaceman. I know, disgracefully, they had a follow up called Animal Army but I'd be confident it got nowhere near the top 10.
Quote from: gallsman on May 09, 2025, 09:35:34 PMImbruglia had a couple of songs off the same album as Torn and then a few others over the next 10 or so years. Shiver was big enough.
Correct
Craig McLachlan had another hit 'Amanda'. Sad that I remember that , but my cousin used to sing it a lot at the time so it stuck in my head
Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany's
3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
About a million different California pop/skater punk outfits from the late 90s/early noughties.
80s- Fiction Factory: Feels like heaven
PHD- I won't let you down
Was Mock Turtles Can you dig it late 80s?
90s- Whitetown: Your woman
Jason Downs: White boy with a feather in his hair
The Wallflowers: One headlight
OMC: How bizarre
Scarlet: Independent love song
Words - FR David
Your Woman - White Town
Save Your Love - Renée & Renato
Quote from: Substandard on May 09, 2025, 09:56:24 PMScarlet: Independent love song
Absolute belter.
Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me.
A load of the Eurodance 90s classics - Alice Deejay, ATB, Ian Van Dahl etc
Quote from: gallsman on May 09, 2025, 10:13:58 PMQuote from: Substandard on May 09, 2025, 09:56:24 PMScarlet: Independent love song
Absolute belter.
Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me.
A load of the Eurodance 90s classics - Alice Deejay, ATB, Ian Van Dahl etc
They also did a version of There She Goes
Not as good as The La's though. Obviously
Was late to the party for this topic, so didn't look for the beginning- did Los Del Rio get a mention?
Was driving and thinking, it's kinda hard to reconcile that many of the girls that looked so fine doing the Macarena are either touching or gone beyond 50 now...
Tiffany, i think we're alone now.
Quote from: gallsman on May 09, 2025, 09:44:56 PMDeep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany's
3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
About a million different California pop/skater punk outfits from the late 90s/early noughties.
Breakfast at Tiffany's, hey I remember the film. Cracker.
Right final 3 before lobbying for Neil Diamond.
Fools Garden - Lemon Tree
Adriano Celentano -Prisencolinensinainciusol
Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on May 09, 2025, 11:17:43 PMTiffany, i think we're alone now.
Hate arguing with me old mucker 😋 but
She had Could've been so beautiful and maybe another one
Soz
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 09, 2025, 11:49:58 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on May 09, 2025, 11:17:43 PMTiffany, i think we're alone now.
Hate arguing with me old mucker 😋 but
She had Could've been so beautiful and maybe another one
Soz
Maybe Another One is my favourite song of hers. Stone cold classic.
Zagar and Evans - In the year 2525
Nino Rossi - Il Silencio
Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
Aneka - Japanese Boy
Vanessa Paredis - Joe Le Taxi
Desireless - Voyage Voyage
Visage - Fade to Grey
Spagna - Call me
Opus - Live is Life
John Farnham - The Voice
Midnight Oil - Beds are burning
Mental as Anything - Live it up
Jon Secada - Just another day
Wilson Philips - Hold On
Boy Meets Girl - Waiting for a star to fall
Gloworm - Carry me home
Zoe - Sunshine on a rainy day
Tamsin Archer - Sleeping Satellite
Quote from: Banks of the Bann on May 10, 2025, 08:26:37 AMZagar and Evans - In the year 2525
Nino Rossi - Il Silencio
Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
Aneka - Japanese Boy
Vanessa Paredis - Joe Le Taxi
Desireless - Voyage Voyage
Visage - Fade to Grey
Spagna - Call me
Opus - Live is Life
John Farnham - The Voice
Midnight Oil - Beds are burning
Mental as Anything - Live it up
Jon Secada - Just another day
Wilson Philips - Hold On
Boy Meets Girl - Waiting for a star to fall
Gloworm - Carry me home
Zoe - Sunshine on a rainy day
Tamsin Archer - Sleeping Satellite
Some real collector's items there, hat tip!!
Glowworm an excellent shout- I'd say from past conversations with others, we'd be in a fairly select crew that remembers that!!
Spagna. Pick er out son. Pick er out 😎
Has reminded me on Boys Boys Boys. Sabrina was it?
What a pair. I'm away to youtube
Waddle&hoddle
Quote from: Substandard on May 10, 2025, 09:17:52 AMQuote from: Banks of the Bann on May 10, 2025, 08:26:37 AMZagar and Evans - In the year 2525
Nino Rossi - Il Silencio
Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
Aneka - Japanese Boy
Vanessa Paredis - Joe Le Taxi
Desireless - Voyage Voyage
Visage - Fade to Grey
Spagna - Call me
Opus - Live is Life
John Farnham - The Voice
Midnight Oil - Beds are burning
Mental as Anything - Live it up
Jon Secada - Just another day
Wilson Philips - Hold On
Boy Meets Girl - Waiting for a star to fall
Gloworm - Carry me home
Zoe - Sunshine on a rainy day
Tamsin Archer - Sleeping Satellite
Some real collector's items there, hat tip!!
Glowworm an excellent shout- I'd say from past conversations with others, we'd be in a fairly select crew that remembers that!!
Carry me home a brilliant tune from back in the day - brings back great memories.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 10, 2025, 11:28:03 AMSpagna. Pick er out son. Pick er out 😎
Has reminded me on Boys Boys Boys. Sabrina was it?
What a pair. I'm away to youtube
Sabrina, yes, familiar sound. Forgot about that one. Good tune.
A few more one hit wonders that I like:
Limahl - Neverending story.
John Parr - St. Elmo's fire
Scarlet Fantastic - No memory
Sophie B Hawkins - Damn, I wish I was your lover.
Joan Osborne - One of us.
Dennis DeYoung a great call.
If they're not there already.
Deep Blue Something - Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Danny Wilson - Mary's Prayer
In a difficult situation, I often say to myself, what would Tasmin Archer do now. It usually settles me.
Quote from: ONeill on May 10, 2025, 10:10:57 PMIn a difficult situation, I often say to myself, what would Tamsin Archer do now. It usually settles me.
She'd blame you for a moonlit sky?
Brilliant mind - Furniture
Do Rock Steady - The Bodysnatchers
Mad world - Gary Jules (and some other fella)
Although technically, is it a OHW if it's a cover version?
Axel F - Harold Faltermeyer (which I just recently realised was named after Eddie Murphy's character Axel Foley . Duh!)
Tony Basil - Mickey (can't help thinking of Wayne's World anytime I hear it)
anyone for a bit of sax...
Gerry Rafferty;
Monaco- What do you want from me?
Mentioned it before, maybe on another thread, and someone pointed me in the direction of a lot of good related bands.
Quote from: Substandard on May 14, 2025, 11:00:02 AMMonaco- What do you want from me?
Mentioned it before, maybe on another thread, and someone pointed me in the direction of a lot of good related bands.
Yes, great shout
Jon secada just another day
Wicked Game Chris Izaak
I touch myself Divynls.
Landscape - Einstein a Go-Go
Nino De Angelo - Guardian Angel
Ryan Paris - Dolce Vita
You're well 80s if you can remember all these...
Have we done Skynyrd? Or have I missed that
Anyone remember this?
Doop
I'd say they've used this as a torture method.
Quote from: seafoid on May 14, 2025, 04:01:32 PMJon secada just another day
Wicked Game Chris Izaak
I touch myself Divynls.
Solid college tunes. And OMC How bizarre.
There's a lot of examples of bands or singers that might have had a couple of other songs that charted, but they're only defined by one song.
Maybe a two hit wonder theme would be in order?!
Quote from: Substandard on May 14, 2025, 11:00:02 AMMonaco- What do you want from me?
Mentioned it before, maybe on another thread, and someone pointed me in the direction of a lot of good related bands.
A fantastic tune which google has just told me was about Peter Hook's failed relationship with Caroline Aherne.
Time to move on...
Simple Minds been done yet?
Quote from: Banks of the Bann on May 16, 2025, 11:25:21 AMSimple Minds been done yet?
Looks like someone has forgotten about them. ;)
We'll let the boss add them.
Quote from: Substandard on May 16, 2025, 10:43:31 AMQuote from: seafoid on May 14, 2025, 04:01:32 PMJon secada just another day
Wicked Game Chris Izaak
I touch myself Divynls.
Solid college tunes. And OMC How bizarre.
There's a lot of examples of bands or singers that might have had a couple of other songs that charted, but they're only defined by one song.
Maybe a two hit wonder theme would be in order?!
OMC how bizarre is a classic. The main singer died quite young. Very tragic
Quote from: seafoid on May 14, 2025, 04:01:32 PMJon secada just another day
Wicked Game Chris Izaak
I touch myself Divynls.
Wicked Game sits alongside Your Love is King by Sade as tunes that I'll actively change the channel on. No idea why!
A few more Irish related ones:
Mirrors - Sally Oldfield (Mike's sister, born in Dublin, their Ma was Irish)
Can't Help Falling in Love - Lick the Tins - an excellent cover one hit wonder that kept regaining popularity from later film soundtracks
MacArthur Park - Richard Harris (a man of many talents)
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 16, 2025, 12:01:10 PMQuote from: Banks of the Bann on May 16, 2025, 11:25:21 AMSimple Minds been done yet?
Looks like someone has forgotten about them. ;)
We'll let the boss add them.
Nobody suggested them until now afaik
Anyone else?
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 18, 2025, 07:36:15 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on May 16, 2025, 12:01:10 PMQuote from: Banks of the Bann on May 16, 2025, 11:25:21 AMSimple Minds been done yet?
Looks like someone has forgotten about them. ;)
We'll let the boss add them.
Nobody suggested them until now afaik
Anyone else?
What about posting a band that are known for just one song and then posting another song of the same band that's actually much better.
Any more one Hit wonders?
Derry 🤷
My Sharona by The Knack
One Hit Wonders
Chumbawumba - Tubthumping
Iris - Goo goo Dolls
Sweet Disposition - Temper Trap
OK, are we ready for a new one?
The Jam is up next........
Ah those fashionable Mods.
Town Called Malice
Going Underground
The Eton Rifles
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 22, 2025, 10:33:43 PMOK, are we ready for a new one?
The Jam is up next........
No surely not. This can only go the same way as the meatloaf thread. A few people at the start will attempt to show off their musical knowledge, before reality dawns that they've only 5-6 songs that any semi-normal human being can recollect, and only 3-4 of those being good.
Quote from: thewobbler on May 22, 2025, 11:34:14 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 22, 2025, 10:33:43 PMOK, are we ready for a new one?
The Jam is up next........
No surely not. This can only go the same way as the meatloaf thread. A few people at the start will attempt to show off their musical knowledge, before reality dawns that they've only 5-6 songs that any semi-normal human being can recollect, and only 3-4 of those being good.
The Running Order is on Page 1. But in this instance it will be the 3 already called by weareros with That's Entertainment interchanged.
Quote from: thewobbler on May 22, 2025, 11:34:14 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 22, 2025, 10:33:43 PMOK, are we ready for a new one?
The Jam is up next........
No surely not. This can only go the same way as the meatloaf thread. A few people at the start will attempt to show off their musical knowledge, before reality dawns that they've only 5-6 songs that any semi-normal human being can recollect, and only 3-4 of those being good.
Don't be throwing a wobbler now, wobbler ;D
It's all about tastes, innit?. Sure some eejits recommended Pink Floyd and Metallica, and I had to sit those ones out as I hadn't a baldy notion of any of their songs.
Sure recommend a couple of your own to see if they pass muster with these eejits, I mean, punters 8)
That's Entertainment
Going Underground
In the City
Quote from: thewobbler on May 22, 2025, 11:34:14 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 22, 2025, 10:33:43 PMOK, are we ready for a new one?
The Jam is up next........
No surely not. This can only go the same way as the meatloaf thread. A few people at the start will attempt to show off their musical knowledge, before reality dawns that they've only 5-6 songs that any semi-normal human being can recollect, and only 3-4 of those being good.
Didn't see your previous post on Meatloaf however on the Jam they had 18 consecutive top 40 UK singles including 4 UK number 1s.
Strawberry
Raspberry
Blackberry
Quote from: Captain Obvious on May 23, 2025, 12:31:43 AMQuote from: thewobbler on May 22, 2025, 11:34:14 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 22, 2025, 10:33:43 PMOK, are we ready for a new one?
The Jam is up next........
No surely not. This can only go the same way as the meatloaf thread. A few people at the start will attempt to show off their musical knowledge, before reality dawns that they've only 5-6 songs that any semi-normal human being can recollect, and only 3-4 of those being good.
Didn't see your previous post on Meatloaf however on the Jam they had 18 consecutive top 40 UK singles including 4 UK number 1s.
Ask 10 random people to name 10 Jam songs and you'll have 9 people reaching for Google by song 5.
f**k, I was going to mention one of their songs in the one hit wonder selection...
Looking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
Town Called Malice
Going Underground
Beat Surrender
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
- Down In The Tube Station At Midnight
- Absolute Beginners
- Funeral Pyre
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I didn't select those :P
But I only give the people what they want 8)
Let's face it , you're not going to please everyone . People grew up in different decades, and were influenced by different styles.
I'll be honest, I am not overly familiar with The Jam , but I have a top three (just) , so I'll put those up , wait a few days , and we'll move on to the next....
Quote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2025, 09:13:40 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
Joel, done. Bowie, on the to do list
Great to see this one. The Jam - an iconic band! Paul Wellar's a songwriting genius.
1. That's entertainment
2. Bitterest pill
3. Down a tube station at midnight
Some great album tracks, Man in the corner shop, Ghosts, the place I love etc etc.
Quote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2025, 09:13:40 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
9 out of 10 people would not be able to name 10 songs by those bands.....is where I am going with it.
Town Called Malice is an all time classic.
Honestly don't know much of their stuff outside of their hits like Going Underground or That's Entertainment or Bitterest Pill.
Quote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2025, 09:13:40 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
Same can be said with most of above list. "Ask 10 random people to name 10 of the above bands songs and you'll have 9 people reaching for Google by song 5"
Lets be honest your head goes wobbly when a band you dont like are listed here. I'm sure its the same for plenty here with the very mention of Adele and Ed Sheeran.
Good suggestions on Johnny Cash,Phil Collins,Simon and Garfunkel and Neil Diamond though the latter has already fallen on deaf ears for the OP.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on May 23, 2025, 01:40:46 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2025, 09:13:40 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
Same can be said with most of above list. "Ask 10 random people to name 10 of the above bands songs and you'll have 9 people reaching for Google by song 5"
Lets be honest your head goes wobbly when a band you dont like are listed here. I'm sure its the same for plenty here with the very mention of Adele and Ed Sheeran.
Good suggestions on Johnny Cash,Phil Collins,Simon and Garfunkel and Neil Diamond though the latter has already fallen on deaf ears for the OP.
I've requested Simple Minds as well. Don't you forget about me.
Even if a band is before your time, a person could do worse than give a few tracks a listen. My young teenage daughter somehow got into Falco (RIP) - had forgotten what a musical genius he was. I myself learned about 60s music when I used to listen to Radio Luxenbourg which used to have a show in the 1980s that replayed the charts from the 60s and 70s. This was pre-internet, pre YouTube and Spotify, so the auld wireless was the only way you could discover music and I had to attach it to a wire (makeshift aerial) that I hung out the bedroom window, that was wrapped around the wireless itself to try and get good reception of stations like Radio Caroline and RL. It's so easy discover the music of yesteryear now thanks to Spotify and YT, and even watching old Top of the Pops on BBC4. As for The Jam, I remember watching TOTP and it was announced Beat Surrender was their final ever single. Couldn't believe it. Was way before their time to do that.
I do like the Jam funnily enough. Weller can definitely match a mood.
But I don't think they've had the ongoing popular culture impact of the acts mentioned above. Which could change with a few song placements on tv / film of course. I just don't think they've got the catalogue of crowd pleasing songs to sustain it. Like Clapton, I suppose, who I was giving off about on here not so long ago.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on May 23, 2025, 01:40:46 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2025, 09:13:40 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
Same can be said with most of above list. "Ask 10 random people to name 10 of the above bands songs and you'll have 9 people reaching for Google by song 5"
Lets be honest your head goes wobbly when a band you dont like are listed here. I'm sure its the same for plenty here with the very mention of Adele and Ed Sheeran.
Good suggestions on Johnny Cash,Phil Collins,Simon and Garfunkel and Neil Diamond though the latter has already fallen on deaf ears for the OP.
The latter was suggested as a wind up , but since a couple have asked , I'll add... oh crap, it to the list ::)
Along with the above three
Quote from: Banks of the Bann on May 23, 2025, 01:44:57 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on May 23, 2025, 01:40:46 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2025, 09:13:40 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
Same can be said with most of above list. "Ask 10 random people to name 10 of the above bands songs and you'll have 9 people reaching for Google by song 5"
Lets be honest your head goes wobbly when a band you dont like are listed here. I'm sure its the same for plenty here with the very mention of Adele and Ed Sheeran.
Good suggestions on Johnny Cash,Phil Collins,Simon and Garfunkel and Neil Diamond though the latter has already fallen on deaf ears for the OP.
I've requested Simple Minds as well. Don't you forget about me.
They're on the list
FS this is supposed to be a fun thread and some PWs* are on spouting about the cultural impact of pop acts. GAFL.
* P stands for pretentious
Quote from: weareros on May 23, 2025, 02:27:33 PMEven if a band is before your time, a person could do worse than give a few tracks a listen. My young teenage daughter somehow got into Falco (RIP) - had forgotten what a musical genius he was. I myself learned about 60s music when I used to listen to Radio Luxenbourg which used to have a show in the 1980s that replayed the charts from the 60s and 70s. This was pre-internet, pre YouTube and Spotify, so the auld wireless was the only way you could discover music and I had to attach it to a wire (makeshift aerial) that I hung out the bedroom window, that was wrapped around the wireless itself to try and get good reception of stations like Radio Caroline and RL. It's so easy discover the music of yesteryear now thanks to Spotify and YT, and even watching old Top of the Pops on BBC4. As for The Jam, I remember watching TOTP and it was announced Beat Surrender was their final ever single. Couldn't believe it. Was way before their time to do that.
Good post. If anything a thread like this makes people discover or rediscover the golden oldies. Many good hits are a piece of art work and don't age.
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 23, 2025, 03:10:27 PMQuote from: weareros on May 23, 2025, 02:27:33 PMEven if a band is before your time, a person could do worse than give a few tracks a listen. My young teenage daughter somehow got into Falco (RIP) - had forgotten what a musical genius he was. I myself learned about 60s music when I used to listen to Radio Luxenbourg which used to have a show in the 1980s that replayed the charts from the 60s and 70s. This was pre-internet, pre YouTube and Spotify, so the auld wireless was the only way you could discover music and I had to attach it to a wire (makeshift aerial) that I hung out the bedroom window, that was wrapped around the wireless itself to try and get good reception of stations like Radio Caroline and RL. It's so easy discover the music of yesteryear now thanks to Spotify and YT, and even watching old Top of the Pops on BBC4. As for The Jam, I remember watching TOTP and it was announced Beat Surrender was their final ever single. Couldn't believe it. Was way before their time to do that.
Good post. If anything a thread like this makes people discover or rediscover the golden oldies. Many good hits are a piece of art work and don't age.
Yes , exactly
Quote from: Keyser soze on May 23, 2025, 02:39:05 PMFS this is supposed to be a fun thread and some PWs* are on spouting about the cultural impact of pop acts. GAFL.
* P stands for pretentious
Well said, way too much strife on this thread. Let there be love.
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 23, 2025, 02:33:28 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on May 23, 2025, 01:40:46 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2025, 09:13:40 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
Same can be said with most of above list. "Ask 10 random people to name 10 of the above bands songs and you'll have 9 people reaching for Google by song 5"
Lets be honest your head goes wobbly when a band you dont like are listed here. I'm sure its the same for plenty here with the very mention of Adele and Ed Sheeran.
Good suggestions on Johnny Cash,Phil Collins,Simon and Garfunkel and Neil Diamond though the latter has already fallen on deaf ears for the OP.
The latter was suggested as a wind up , but since a couple have asked , I'll add... oh crap, it to the list ::)
Along with the above three
Common sense finally prevailed.
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 23, 2025, 02:33:28 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on May 23, 2025, 01:40:46 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2025, 09:13:40 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
Same can be said with most of above list. "Ask 10 random people to name 10 of the above bands songs and you'll have 9 people reaching for Google by song 5"
Lets be honest your head goes wobbly when a band you dont like are listed here. I'm sure its the same for plenty here with the very mention of Adele and Ed Sheeran.
Good suggestions on Johnny Cash,Phil Collins,Simon and Garfunkel and Neil Diamond though the latter has already fallen on deaf ears for the OP.
The latter was suggested as a wind up , but since a couple have asked , I'll add... oh crap, it to the list ::)
Along with the above three
I see Bowie is on the to do list - was he definitely not done previously? How the f**k did Ocean Colour Scene get done before Bowie?!
Also, are we including Genesis in the Phil Collins selection?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2025, 07:11:52 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on May 23, 2025, 02:33:28 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on May 23, 2025, 01:40:46 PMQuote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2025, 09:13:40 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 08:27:14 AMLooking at the first 5 bands on the list, I'd say that also applies to The Pogues, REM, U2 and the Rolling Stones.
As well as most of the others on the list.
You could just name your top 3 songs by The Jam and move on. Or, alternatively, not bother.
Though Austin Powers does play God on this himself so he does deserve some back. Enya and INXS for crying out loud.
I don't see where you're going in that first paragraph. Stones and U2 are among the top 20 best selling musical acts of all time, and have extraordinary longevity. Their music is everywhere in pop culture. The Jam were a cool band for a few years in the late 70s, who regained popularity for a year or two in the 1990s when Weller did his unplugged album.
We are probably running out of "big hitters" to be fair at this point. Some that might be considered (if not done already): Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Adele, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Paul Simon (inc Garfunkel), Robbie Williams / Take That, Stevie Wonder. Basic criteria for me is a) a catalogue of greatest hits that everyone knows, and b) a back catalogue of album tracks for the music lovers to show off a little.
Same can be said with most of above list. "Ask 10 random people to name 10 of the above bands songs and you'll have 9 people reaching for Google by song 5"
Lets be honest your head goes wobbly when a band you dont like are listed here. I'm sure its the same for plenty here with the very mention of Adele and Ed Sheeran.
Good suggestions on Johnny Cash,Phil Collins,Simon and Garfunkel and Neil Diamond though the latter has already fallen on deaf ears for the OP.
The latter was suggested as a wind up , but since a couple have asked , I'll add... oh crap, it to the list ::)
Along with the above three
I see Bowie is on the to do list - was he definitely not done previously? How the f**k did Ocean Colour Scene get done before Bowie?!
Also, are we including Genesis in the Phil Collins selection?
Bowie hasn't been done yet but he's on the list
OCS hasn't been done
Phil Collins has a fair collection on his own so we'll keep him separate
OCS should be on the list. Indeed, what odds is it? We had Enya ffs, and we moved on.
Anyway, Dire Straits.
Mans not gonna be allowed to forget enya
Nor should he
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 09:51:09 PMOCS should be on the list. Indeed, what odds is it? We had Enya ffs, and we moved on.
Anyway, Dire Straits.
If we are happy to put any oul shite on then have at it. I'd have Pulp on before OCS.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2025, 10:31:50 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 09:51:09 PMOCS should be on the list. Indeed, what odds is it? We had Enya ffs, and we moved on.
Anyway, Dire Straits.
If we are happy to put any oul shite on then have at it. I'd have Pulp on before OCS.
What is any oul shite though?
I mean, I understand that Buddy Holly is an iconic musician from yesteryear but other than an iconic British Sunday night period drama from the 90s I'd be stretched to know WTF he sang.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2025, 10:31:50 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 09:51:09 PMOCS should be on the list. Indeed, what odds is it? We had Enya ffs, and we moved on.
Anyway, Dire Straits.
If we are happy to put any oul shite on then have at it. I'd have Pulp on before OCS.
You're fuckin still at it TB! Although to be fair Pulp have spanned 6 decades now, which is wildwood... I'll take the riverboat before Wobbler complains about folks who like music
Quote from: Puckoon on May 24, 2025, 10:44:55 AMQuote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2025, 10:31:50 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 09:51:09 PMOCS should be on the list. Indeed, what odds is it? We had Enya ffs, and we moved on.
Anyway, Dire Straits.
If we are happy to put any oul shite on then have at it. I'd have Pulp on before OCS.
You're fuckin still at it TB! Although to be fair Pulp have spanned 6 decades now, which is wildwood... I'll take the riverboat before Wobbler complains about folks who like music
Self-appointed Quality Control Inspector.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 09:51:09 PMOCS should be on the list. Indeed, what odds is it? We had Enya ffs, and we moved on.
Anyway, Dire Straits.
Some twats wanted OCS to be on the list to show how cool and indie they still are long after the death of Britpop.
A few more serious lads stepped in and put an end to it.
Dire Straits is a good shout. Duran Duran too if staying in the 80s.
Quote from: gallsman on May 24, 2025, 11:05:02 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 09:51:09 PMOCS should be on the list. Indeed, what odds is it? We had Enya ffs, and we moved on.
Anyway, Dire Straits.
Some twats wanted OCS to be on the list to show how cool and indie they still are long after the death of Britpop.
A few more serious lads stepped in and put an end to it.
Dire Straits is a good shout. Duran Duran too if staying in the 80s.
I'll slag off OCS and then ask for Simon Le Bon
Quote from: JoG2 on May 24, 2025, 11:08:22 AMQuote from: gallsman on May 24, 2025, 11:05:02 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 09:51:09 PMOCS should be on the list. Indeed, what odds is it? We had Enya ffs, and we moved on.
Anyway, Dire Straits.
Some twats wanted OCS to be on the list to show how cool and indie they still are long after the death of Britpop.
A few more serious lads stepped in and put an end to it.
Dire Straits is a good shout. Duran Duran too if staying in the 80s.
I'll slag off OCS and then ask for Simon Le Bon
You were Spandau Jog weren't you 😋
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 24, 2025, 11:35:29 AMQuote from: JoG2 on May 24, 2025, 11:08:22 AMQuote from: gallsman on May 24, 2025, 11:05:02 AMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 23, 2025, 09:51:09 PMOCS should be on the list. Indeed, what odds is it? We had Enya ffs, and we moved on.
Anyway, Dire Straits.
Some twats wanted OCS to be on the list to show how cool and indie they still are long after the death of Britpop.
A few more serious lads stepped in and put an end to it.
Dire Straits is a good shout. Duran Duran too if staying in the 80s.
I'll slag off OCS and then ask for Simon Le Bon
You were Spandau Jog weren't you 😋
Hell yes... And we made of our love on waaaaaaste laaaaaaaaaand (praying for a dry ride whilst reeking of Tayto cheese 'n onion)
Even reading that turned me on I'm not sure how you could have failed
This year's Electric Picnic line up how many bands would one suggest to add to the list on this thread?
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That's a decent line-up. Wouldn't mind going. Anyway back to The Jam. My top 3:
Going Underground
Down in the Tube Station at Midnight
Thick as Thieves
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 24, 2025, 01:21:12 PMThis year's Electric Picnic line up how many bands would one suggest to add to the list on this thread?
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Only heard of three at the top. I doubt any are deserving of a place though
Town called Malice
Going underground
Move on up
Just about had as top three There
Are we out of Jam already?
1. That's entertainment
2. Going underground
3. Down a tube station at midnight
The Butterfly Collector
Carnation
In the City
Eton Rifles
In The City
News of The World
No Soul, Motown fans on here?
Smokey Robinson, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, The Temptations etc?
Right, I think we've run out of Jam
Next up...
Blur
The Universal (by a country mile)
Parklife
To the end
1. Charmless Man
2. There's no other way
3. Beetlebum
A few could be interchanged.
Song 2
Park life
Girls & Boys
They didn't really do the anthems, the floor fillers, or the riffs of their contemporaries. I always got the sense they could have as they were clearly talented. Just more refrained. Maybe this has served them better in the long run. But I prefer their more anthemic tunes.
The Universal
Song 2
To the End
Yeah, I always thought Oasis for anthems, Blur for range.
My 3 would be:
-End of a century
-Coffee and TV
-Boys and Girls
If allowed to include Gorillaz, then On Melancholy Hill knocks out Boys and Girls.
For Tomorrow is a good tune too.
Bit of trivia, I heard recently. The dozey aunt from Derry girls plays Damon Albarn's girlfriend in the video.
The likes of Tender and Beetlebum never really worked for me.
Girls and boys, and Country house , I can't hack any more .
Charmless Man
Parklife
The Universal
Song 2 is fuckin terrible which I expect is why it's popular in the states.
Song 2
Country House
Girls and Boys
A few others to add to the page one list.
The Carpenters
Heart
John Denver
The Bangles
The Narcissist
End of a Century
This is a low
I never liked the whole Blur v Oasis craic. It's ok to like them both. Top 3 for me...
Coffee & TV
The Universal
Music is my radar
Quote from: ziggy90 on June 01, 2025, 08:28:39 AMNo Soul, Motown fans on here?
Smokey Robinson, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, The Temptations etc?
Apparently not
There's no other way
Song 2
The Universal
The Kinks were a big influence for sure.
Chemical World
Girls & Boys
Barbaric
- There's No Other Way
- Tender
- For Tomorrow
End of the Century
The Universal
On your Own
There's No Other Way
Coffee & TV
Girls & Boys (memories of The Limelight in 94/95!)
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 30, 2023, 06:08:24 PMSince learning of Shane MacGowan's death , I've struggled to pin down my three favourite Pogues songs.
Been thinking of a thread like this for a while , where you list your three favourite songs by a band/singer , then the absolute best of those three.
Then after a few days/a week or so , someone can select another band, and we go again.
So , let's start with The Pogues. List your three favourite songs of theirs, then highlight your absolute favourite .
*********ALREADY DONE**********
The Pogues
Beatles
R.E.M
U2
Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
Neil Young
Eric Clapton
Queen
Nirvana
Oasis
Prince
Cranberries
Enya
AC/DC
Fleetwood Mac
Michael Jackson
Elvis Presley
Elton John
Madonna
Led Zeppelin
Pink Floyd
Thin Lizzy
Buddy Holly
Billy Joel
Eagles
Bob Marley
Eminem
Madness
Whitney Houston
Bruce Springsteen
Abba
Guns n Roses
INXS
The Bee Gees
Meat Loaf
One Hit Wonders
The Jam
Blur
******Next up******:
The Smiths
Dubliners
Status Quo
Bon Jovi
Wolfe Tones
Coldplay
David Bowie
Simple Minds
Johnny Cash
Phil Collins
Simon & Garfunkel
Neil Diamond
Dire Straits
Fair play Austin, great work keeping all in order- I took a notion I'd go back and look at what was already covered, and was thinking, Christ, 85 pages? Looking forward to a few upcoming, my taste in music would be very broad, but at the same time shallow enough overall in that there wouldn't be that many bands or artists I could say I've listened to almost all or all of their work. I like that looking at what others say often opens up a new opportunity that I wouldn't have known before. A few humble suggestions to add to the list above when cleared might be Ocean Colour Scene, James, Manic Street Preachers (was it my imagination or were they suggested and shotvdown?) and The National, but that mightn't be until the 30s!!
Ocean Colour Scene near deserves a thread of its own at this rate 🤣🤣
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 04, 2025, 12:46:35 PMOcean Colour Scene near deserves a thread of its own at this rate 🤣🤣
;D Substandard is definitely a WUM!
Some are determined OCS never see the light of day ;D
Manics, I don't recall ever being suggested . James neither
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 04, 2025, 01:42:13 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 04, 2025, 12:46:35 PMOcean Colour Scene near deserves a thread of its own at this rate 🤣🤣
;D Substandard is definitely a WUM!
Sorry!! Obviously missed the OCS back story, must look it up!!😅 A handful of decent tracks, but Christ The Riverboat Song is woeful bilge!!
I thought a Blur top 3 would have had more contributions given the age demographics on the board
She's So High
This is a Low
Popscene
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 09, 2025, 02:35:35 PMI thought a Blur top 3 would have had more contributions given the age demographics on the board
Speaking of the demographics of the board, it might be worth adding the Stereophonics to the list.
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 09, 2025, 02:35:35 PMI thought a Blur top 3 would have had more contributions given the age demographics on the board
Next 3 will give a good idea of the age demo and psychographics of the board, and whether we're populated by melancholy shoegazing miserabalists, or scuffy lads who liked to drink big durty pints of black porter in O'Donaghues, or even scruffier long haired denim clad air guitarists with repetitive wrist syndrome. Bring it on, Austin.
I get more fun from arguing who to put on the list if I'm being honest
#oceancolourscene
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 09, 2025, 03:41:43 PMI get more fun from arguing who to put on the list if I'm being honest
#oceancolourscene
;D
Kylie!
Quote from: weareros on June 09, 2025, 03:19:59 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 09, 2025, 02:35:35 PMI thought a Blur top 3 would have had more contributions given the age demographics on the board
Next 3 will give a good idea of the age demo and psychographics of the board, and whether we're populated by melancholy shoegazing miserabalists, or scuffy lads who liked to drink big durty pints of black porter in O'Donaghues, or even scruffier long haired denim clad air guitarists with repetitive wrist syndrome. Bring it on, Austin.
Shite, I would have considered myself cultured, deep and philosophical- instead, I'm a shoegazing miserabalist!! The only reason the hair is longish is to disguise from the blank area so long as I stay standing!!
And as for OCS, while it's not a hill I'd be willing to die on, it's a slightly inclined area I'd be willing to half-heartedly defend for maybe 4 songs, So low making it worthwhile!!
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 09, 2025, 03:52:29 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 09, 2025, 03:41:43 PMI get more fun from arguing who to put on the list if I'm being honest
#oceancolourscene
;D
Kylie!
I have to commend the top job on the admin of keeping the list up to date on page 1. I might not like the content but I doff my cap, regardless!
Quote from: Substandard on June 09, 2025, 04:33:32 PMQuote from: weareros on June 09, 2025, 03:19:59 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 09, 2025, 02:35:35 PMI thought a Blur top 3 would have had more contributions given the age demographics on the board
Next 3 will give a good idea of the age demo and psychographics of the board, and whether we're populated by melancholy shoegazing miserabalists, or scuffy lads who liked to drink big durty pints of black porter in O'Donaghues, or even scruffier long haired denim clad air guitarists with repetitive wrist syndrome. Bring it on, Austin.
Shite, I would have considered myself cultured, deep and philosophical- instead, I'm a shoegazing miserabalist!! The only reason the hair is longish is to disguise from the blank area so long as I stay standing!!
And as for OCS, while it's not a hill I'd be willing to die on, it's a slightly inclined area I'd be willing to half-heartedly defend for maybe 4 songs, So low making it worthwhile!!
Go slow, I'm listenin
Quote from: lurganblue on June 03, 2025, 04:49:54 PMI never liked the whole Blur v Oasis craic. It's ok to like them both. Top 3 for me...
Coffee & TV
The Universal
Music is my radar
Hyped up by the tabloids and their record companies to sell newspapers/records.
Sure didn't Blur and Oasis (Noel, anyway) take the stage together once?
PS. Music is my radar is one weird , but strangely likeable track. Always remember hearing it first on TOTP , and my younger brother and I laughing our heads off at it (sounded even weirder performed live). What is this shite, we thought? But it sort of grew on me over time.
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 09, 2025, 06:16:11 PMQuote from: lurganblue on June 03, 2025, 04:49:54 PMI never liked the whole Blur v Oasis craic. It's ok to like them both. Top 3 for me...
Coffee & TV
The Universal
Music is my radar
Hyped up by the tabloids and their record companies to sell newspapers/records.
Sure didn't Blur and Oasis (Noel, anyway) take the stage together once?
PS. Music is my radar is one weird , but strangely likeable track. Always remember hearing it first on TOTP , and my younger brother and I laughing our heads off at it (sounded even weirder performed live). What is this shite, we thought? But it sort of grew on me over time.
Yeah it's a weird one. Different than most of their stuff but it's one that I find I would seek out if I wanted to hear a bit of Blur, so I had to include it.
Should we add The Beach Boys to the list , given the recent news?
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 12, 2025, 08:19:27 PMShould we add The Beach Boys to the list , given the recent news?
Wouldn't it be nice.
Any more Blur?
OK, girls and boys, there's no other way to say this, but we've come to the end of our Blur top three.
Next up...
The Smiths
Tough one to pick a top 3.
This Charming Man
How soon is now?
There is a light that never goes out
1 There is a light that never goes out
2 This Charming Man
3 How soon is now
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 16, 2025, 07:05:16 PMOK, girls and boys, there's no other way to say this, but we've come to the end of our Blur top three.
Next up...
The Smiths
Strictly The Smiths and no standalone Moz?
Very changeable but...
1. Cemetry Gates
2. Girlfriend in a Coma
3. Bigmouth Strikes Again
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2025, 08:15:01 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 16, 2025, 07:05:16 PMOK, girls and boys, there's no other way to say this, but we've come to the end of our Blur top three.
Next up...
The Smiths
Strictly The Smiths and no standalone Moz?
Hmm, I dunno. Would his solo stuff merit a separate inclusion?
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 16, 2025, 09:35:16 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2025, 08:15:01 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 16, 2025, 07:05:16 PMOK, girls and boys, there's no other way to say this, but we've come to the end of our Blur top three.
Next up...
The Smiths
Strictly The Smiths and no standalone Moz?
Hmm, I dunno. Would his solo stuff merit a separate inclusion?
1. Bigmouth Strikes Again
2. How soon is now?
3. There is a light that never goes out
There is a light that never goes out
Girlfriend in a coma
The boy with a thorn in his side
Please, please let me get what I want
Panic
This Charming man
- What Difference Does It Make?
- That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
- There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
Every day is like Sunday
Amazing the number of influential musical artists born in GB that were of Irish heritage.
Cemetry Gates
Girlfriend in a Coma
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
Quote from: mouview on June 17, 2025, 12:08:29 PMEvery day is like Sunday
Struck from the record. The Smiths only.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2025, 07:48:38 PMQuote from: mouview on June 17, 2025, 12:08:29 PMEvery day is like Sunday
Struck from the record. The Smiths only.
Was that only a Morrissey single? Hadn't realised....
Quote from: mouview on June 17, 2025, 08:16:35 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2025, 07:48:38 PMQuote from: mouview on June 17, 2025, 12:08:29 PMEvery day is like Sunday
Struck from the record. The Smiths only.
Was that only a Morrissey single? Hadn't realised....
Yes, it was Morrissey, not the Smiths. Great tune though.
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 19, 2025, 12:36:51 AMQuote from: mouview on June 17, 2025, 08:16:35 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2025, 07:48:38 PMQuote from: mouview on June 17, 2025, 12:08:29 PMEvery day is like Sunday
Struck from the record. The Smiths only.
Was that only a Morrissey single? Hadn't realised....
Yes, it was Morrissey, not the Smiths. Great tune though.
The Pretenders and 10000 Maniacs both do good versions. Depends on the humour which I like best, but whenever one version comes up on a playlist, inevitably I'll search one of the other versions soon after.
There is a light that never goes out
Please, Please, Please, let me get what I want
Stop me if you think you've heard this one before
Any more for The Smiths?
1. This Charming Man
1. What Difference Does It Make
1. Bigmouth Strikes Again
1. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Sure how could you split them
Suggestions
-2PAC
-TV theme tunes
-Sports broadcasting theme tunes
-Overrated/worst song-artist-cover
I'm nominating Supergrass
Catching up on their Glastonbury performance. Sounding brilliant
Quote from: tiempo on June 27, 2025, 12:55:33 PMSuggestions
-2PAC
-TV theme tunes
-Sports broadcasting theme tunes
-Overrated/worst song-artist-cover
I would concur with those two
Right, looks like that's the end of the Smiths
Up next....
The Dubliners
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 30, 2025, 11:18:02 PMRight, looks like that's the end of the Smiths
Up next....
The Dubliners
Changes frequently,but at the moment:
- Whiskey on a Sunday
- The Rising of the Moon
- The Rare Ould Times
Seven drunken nights
The Auld Triangle
Finnegan's Wake
Sam Hall
Free The People
A Nation Once Again
There are so many...
Quote from: Truthsayer on July 01, 2025, 12:23:41 AMSam Hall
Free The People
A Nation Once Again
There are so many...
Sam Hall, a great shout!
Quote from: Tubberman on July 01, 2025, 12:31:19 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on July 01, 2025, 12:23:41 AMSam Hall
Free The People
A Nation Once Again
There are so many...
Sam Hall, a great shout!
My #1 too. Could go in the Dead Narrator category. "And the hangman pulled the rope, and ne're a word I spoke tumblin' down tumblin' down."
Sam Hall
Quare Bungle Rye
Marino Waltz (the peat briquette song)
Quote from: weareros on July 01, 2025, 12:37:46 AMQuote from: Tubberman on July 01, 2025, 12:31:19 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on July 01, 2025, 12:23:41 AMSam Hall
Free The People
A Nation Once Again
There are so many...
Sam Hall, a great shout!
My #1 too. Could go in the Dead Narrator category. "And the hangman pulled the rope, and ne're a word I spoke tumblin' down tumblin' down."
Sam Hall
Quare Bungle Rye
Marino Waltz (the peat briquette song)
Marino Waltz, great tune
Was that the Dubliners? I thought John Sheehan released that by himself
Quote from: Tubberman on July 01, 2025, 12:31:19 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on July 01, 2025, 12:23:41 AMSam Hall
Free The People
A Nation Once Again
There are so many...
Sam Hall, a great shout!
Shameless plug for my brothers new venture - they just recorded this version
Monto
Sam Hall
The Rebel
Black Velvet Band
Scorn not his simplicity
Raglan Road.
On a side note I recently went to see the 7 drunken nights tour - the story of the Dubliners, in the Waterfront. A great night's entertainment
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 01, 2025, 01:09:01 AMQuote from: weareros on July 01, 2025, 12:37:46 AMQuote from: Tubberman on July 01, 2025, 12:31:19 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on July 01, 2025, 12:23:41 AMSam Hall
Free The People
A Nation Once Again
There are so many...
Sam Hall, a great shout!
My #1 too. Could go in the Dead Narrator category. "And the hangman pulled the rope, and ne're a word I spoke tumblin' down tumblin' down."
Sam Hall
Quare Bungle Rye
Marino Waltz (the peat briquette song)
Marino Waltz, great tune
Was that the Dubliners? I thought John Sheehan released that by himself
Good question. While a John composition no doubt, he recorded The Marino Waltz with The Dubliners.
Quote from: Puckoon on July 01, 2025, 01:58:06 AMQuote from: Tubberman on July 01, 2025, 12:31:19 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on July 01, 2025, 12:23:41 AMSam Hall
Free The People
A Nation Once Again
There are so many...
Sam Hall, a great shout!
Shameless plug for my brothers new venture - they just recorded this version
That is brilliant. Good luck to your brother with that venture!
The Dubliners. National treasures and icons no doubt.
They were though mostly interpreters of songs rather than songwriters, and for my money, every time Sinead O'Connor covered a Dubliners cover, she made it better. She was a better balladeer in my humble opinion.
So sticking to stuff that wouldn't have suited Sinead so much.
1. Rocky Road to Dublin.
2. Monto
3. Black Velvet Band
Quote from: thewobbler on July 01, 2025, 11:35:47 AMThe Dubliners. National treasures and icons no doubt.
They were though mostly interpreters of songs rather than songwriters, and for my money, every time Sinead O'Connor covered a Dubliners cover, she made it better. She was a better balladeer in my humble opinion.
So sticking to stuff that wouldn't have suited Sinead so much.
1. Rocky Road to Dublin.
2. Monto
3. Black Velvet Band
Maybe in some instances but I don't think there is anyone ever born could give a better rendition of Padraig Pearce's poem The Rebel, than Ronnie Drew.
Simply puts shivers up your spine.
Black Velvet Band
Raglan Road
Weile Waila
Significant mention for Scorn Not His Simplicity which for a lot of families in a very different era of public attitudes spoke to them that someone in public life knew them.
Quote from: BigGreenField on July 01, 2025, 12:33:46 PMBlack Velvet Band
Raglan Road
Weile Waila
Significant mention for Scorn Not His Simplicity which for a lot of families in a very different era of public attitudes spoke to them that someone in public life knew them.
Yes, can't abide Coulter, but hats off to him for writing that. And Luke Kelly singing, wow, it is very moving.
Quote from: BigGreenField on July 01, 2025, 12:33:46 PMWeile Waila
A great pick too. A gruesome Irish childrens street song from the 1800s sang with great humour by The Dubliners. Often wondered where the River Saile was. The most convincing explanation I've found is that it's a corruption of either saileach (willow) or salach (dirty)
Quote from: weareros on July 01, 2025, 01:20:29 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on July 01, 2025, 12:33:46 PMWeile Waila
A great pick too. A gruesome Irish childrens street song from the 1800s sang with great humour by The Dubliners. Often wondered where the River Saile was. The most convincing explanation I've found is that it's a corruption of either saileach (willow) or salach (dirty)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Poddle
Come my Little Son
The Unquiet Grave
Black Velvet Band
Tough choosing a top 3. Favourite band a shame I wasn't alive when they were in their pomp would have loved to have seen Luke Kelly live.
Forgot about mcalpines fusiliers!
Quote from: BigGreenField on July 01, 2025, 01:37:02 PMQuote from: weareros on July 01, 2025, 01:20:29 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on July 01, 2025, 12:33:46 PMWeile Waila
A great pick too. A gruesome Irish childrens street song from the 1800s sang with great humour by The Dubliners. Often wondered where the River Saile was. The most convincing explanation I've found is that it's a corruption of either saileach (willow) or salach (dirty)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Poddle
Thanks Biggreenfield. That explains it.
Quote from: Mourne Red on July 01, 2025, 01:46:01 PMCome my Little Son
The Unquiet Grave
Black Velvet Band
Tough choosing a top 3. Favourite band a shame I wasn't alive when they were in their pomp would have loved to have seen Luke Kelly live.
Went to see the Legend of Luke Kelly tribute (Chris Kavanagh) in Armagh theatre last Christmas - superb show, he's a regular up north, well worth a visit.
Raglan Rd
Mcalpine's fusiliers
Monto
30 Foot Trailer
A Song for Ireland (just Luke I know)
Night Visiting Song
Bunclody
Dainty Davey
The Unquiet Grave
Night Visiting Song
Raglan Road
Joe Hill
Too many to choose from though
Raglan Road
Scorn not his simplicity
Marino Waltz
Most of the Dubliners catalogue were covers of old traditional songs. Nothing wrong with that - but not really for a thread like this.
Monto
The Rising of the Moon
Boolavogue
Could change them all tomorrow.
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 02, 2025, 07:03:15 PMRaglan Road
Scorn not his complicity
Marino Waltz
Scorn wa?
Hot Asphalt
McAlpine's Fusiliers
Will You Come to the Bower
Amble have done a v good version of Sam Hall.
I'll add another which I think might be Luke Kelly rather than The Dubliners:
The Sun Is Burning
Now you're talking. The Dubliners have countless great songs.
Kelly the boy from Killane
The Night Visiting Song
Raglan Road
Quote from: ONeill on July 02, 2025, 10:09:34 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on July 02, 2025, 07:03:15 PMRaglan Road
Scorn not his complicity
Marino Waltz
Scorn wa?
;D I knew when i was typing that , that it didn't sound right. My head's bloody going!
Read your reply , and thought, what's he on about? ;D
Unlike the Dubliners themselves, the Dubliners top 3 thread burned brightly for a short time.......
Any more for The Dubliners?
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 11, 2025, 12:25:58 PMAny more for The Dubliners?
Interesting that their biggest international hit thanks to airplay on the pirate Radio Caroline - Seven Drunken Nights - did not make any top 3. It went Top 10 in UK charts, No 1 in Ireland, even though it was banned from RTE. Sure there was no adultery in Ireland back in 1967.
Right, looks like we've all had enough of the Dubliners.
Get your air guitar out of it's case because
Next up, is.......
Status Quo
Now we're jammin!
1. Whatever you want (opening 45 seconds great stuff for what becomes a 3 chord trick)
2. Down Down
3. Burning Bridges
Name your three favourite chords by... [Status Quo]
Down down
Burning bridges
The Wanderer
Quote from: dec on July 14, 2025, 08:16:08 PMName your three favourite chords by... [Status Quo]
;D ;D
Reason for speeding- Status Quo
Quote from: Puckoon on July 14, 2025, 08:15:51 PMNow we're jammin!
1. Whatever you want (opening 45 seconds great stuff for what becomes a 3 chord trick)
2. Down Down
3. Burning Bridges
Burning Bridges, the melody also known as the Kilfenora Slide or Darby O'Kelly. Status Quo probably because Francis Rossi's mother was Irish often threw an Irish jig or reel like The Irish Washerwoman into their music in the early 70s, even before Horslips or Lizzy. And of course recorded some albums here in the 70s, my #3 about waiting on his cocaine dealer in Dublin. 40 years since they opened Live-Aid. Timely.
Paper Plane
Pictures of Matchstick Men
What You're Proposing
Here we go!! Saka and Emile Smith Rowe!! (Rockin all over the world)
Whatever you want
Caroline
Quote from: dec on July 14, 2025, 08:16:08 PMName your three favourite chords by... [Status Quo]
lol. Sums it up for me too.
This arc will close even quicker than Ocean Colour Scene would.
Quote from: Mourne Red on July 14, 2025, 09:48:48 PMHere we go!! Saka and Emile Smith Rowe!! (Rockin all over the world)
Whatever you want
Caroline
There's a story there....
Rockin' All Over the World
Caroline
In the Army now.
Thought we already had the Quo?
Mystery Song
Sweet Caroline
Down Down
Mystery Song
Roll over lay down
Down the dustpipe
For all those who say they only know 3 chords, that may be true. But you will go along way to find anyone who can play them live better. They are fantastic live and give the crowds what they want.🤘
QuoteQuoteNow we're jammin!
1. Whatever you want (opening 45 seconds great stuff for what becomes a 3 chord trick)
2. Down Down
3. Burning Bridges
Burning Bridges, the melody also known as the Kilfenora Slide or Darby O'Kelly. Status Quo probably because Francis Rossi's mother was Irish often threw an Irish jig or reel like The Irish Washerwoman into their music in the early 70s, even before Horslips or Lizzy. And of course recorded some albums here in the 70s, my #3 about waiting on his cocaine dealer in Dublin. 40 years since they opened Live-Aid. Timely.
Paper Plane
Pictures of Matchstick Men
What You're Proposing
Ah, I never knew that.
Didn't know of the Irish connection either .
Any more for Quo?
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 22, 2025, 07:49:56 PMAny more for Quo?
With the news Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath next up or least added to the list?
Quo at their worst we're a Thousand times better than that Genocide supporting b****rd Ozzy.
Surely we could keep one thread light and breezy...
Quote from: Windmill abu on July 22, 2025, 11:40:30 PMQuo at their worst we're a Thousand times better than that Genocide supporting b****rd Ozzy.
Considering what is happening in Gaza and now forced starvation of a civilian population... Ozzy Osbourne or his wife are nothing to celebrate or commemorate.
Love Red Sky by Status Quo.
Not really a fan of the Quo, but a shout out for their first ever single from 1968, which is an absolutely outstanding track.
Pictures of Matchstick Men.
Ok I think Quo has had its day
Next up.......
Bon Jovi
Wanted dead or alive
It's my life
Blaze of glory
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 25, 2025, 10:11:01 PMOk I think Quo has had its day
Next up.......
Bon Jovi
...... Yawn! 🥱
So we've gone to 3 chords to 3 power chords.
Bon Jovi are like Oasis, but American. Which makes them much worse. An AI could easily write 5 albums of their dirge from being handed 3 songs.
Living on a Prayer deserves recognition in the annals of rock history.
The rest. No.
Bad Medicine
Living in Sin
Born to be my Baby
Living on a Prayer of course lol
Lay your hands on me
Liked them buggers more than I thought, nice trip down memory lane there 🙌
Living on a Prayer - if only for the rockin bassline
You give love a bad name
Blaze of Glory
Before Blur or Oasis, it was Bon Jovi or Guns n Roses. Gnr camp here, could never get into Bon Jovi, although Jon Bon Jovi seemed to come across as a decent skin in later years.
Living on a prayer was totemic, but after that it'd be hard work listening to much more. Bad medicine and Blaze of Glory make a default three.
QuoteBad Medicine
Living in Sin
Born to be my Baby
Living on a Prayer of course lol
Lay your hands on me
Liked them buggers more than I thought, nice trip down memory lane there 🙌
That's the spirit. Unlike cranky pants, Bunker (and wobbler) :D
i don't mind a few of their tunes , but I always looked at them as a rock band for girls. Very few fellas growing up would have admitted to being a big Bon Jovi fan. Whereas I knew quite a few girls who were big fans
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 26, 2025, 12:27:16 AMQuoteBad Medicine
Living in Sin
Born to be my Baby
Living on a Prayer of course lol
Lay your hands on me
Liked them buggers more than I thought, nice trip down memory lane there 🙌
That's the spirit. Unlike cranky pants, Bunker (and wobbler) :D
i don't mind a few of their tunes , but I always looked at them as a rock band for girls. Very few fellas growing up would have admitted to being a big Bon Jovi fan. Whereas I knew quite a few girls who were big fans
Listen it wasn't my proudest moment writing born to be my Baby on a public forum lol but feckitt. Had forgot I liked them. Can see what your saying.
Watch that bad medicine video I'd say the wemen were hanging off them
Sure wobblers away writing an album to beat them and Oasis 🤭🤭
Born to be my baby
Livin on a prayer
Always
You Give Love a Bad Name
Runaway
Always
Living on a prayer
Bed of roses
Always
Easy listening. Plenty of good options there and bottom two could change multiple times.
It's my life
Bad medicine
You give love a bad name
Blaze of glory.
Crossroads got a hammering in my younger years.
In these arms
Wild in the streets
Living on a prayer
Never Say Goodbye
You give love a bad name
Bed of Roses
We'd never have known the sectarian strife Bono grew up with, getting beaten up by Orangemen, only for Bon Jovi informing us.
This sort of killed Living on a prayer for me
Once you hear it , you can't unhear it
Bump
Bed of Roses
Blaze of Glory
Living on a prayer.
Seen them live once in the RDS around 15 years ago, still sounded good back then. tickets was a lot cheaper then as was Dublin accommodation.
Wanted Dead or Alive
Never Say Goodbye
Always
Shoutout to the This Left Feels Right album for a rework of some greatest hits.
Looks like Bon Jovi have had their day.
Right, next up ...it's the one we've been waiting for....
The Wolfe Tones
Oo ah UPPA ra - stick me down for that one
Dingle Bay
Many young men of twenty
First of May
Song of Liberty
First of May (Bee Gees cover)
Rock on Rockall
Good memories of them at the Siamsa Cois Laoi in their heyday before the split.
Grace
On the one road
Streets of New York.
The Ballad of Joe McDonnell
A Nation once again
Free the People
QuoteGrace
On the one road
Streets of New York.
Two songs I can't listen to from the Tones . Joe Mc Donnell, so dull and dreary. And streets of NY - probably because I hate anything Bagatelle ever did. Can't hack that song. and how many Irish people have an Uncle Benji ffs?
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 09, 2025, 03:32:41 PMQuoteGrace
On the one road
Streets of New York.
Two songs I can't listen to from the Tones . Joe Mc Donnell, so dull and dreary. And streets of NY - probably because I hate anything Bagatelle ever did. Can't hack that song. and how many Irish people have an Uncle Benji ffs?
The Ballad of Joe McDonnell is hardly going to be upbeat. It is about a man and his comrades who died on hungerstrike...
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 09, 2025, 03:32:41 PMQuoteGrace
On the one road
Streets of New York.
Two songs I can't listen to from the Tones . Joe Mc Donnell, so dull and dreary. And streets of NY - probably because I hate anything Bagatelle ever did. Can't hack that song. and how many Irish people have an Uncle Benji ffs?
There was a time in Ireland when Benjy and his wife Maggie were the subject of every conversation, particularly when they decided to use contraceptives. The Riordans. But point taken!
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 09, 2025, 03:32:41 PMQuoteGrace
On the one road
Streets of New York.
Two songs I can't listen to from the Tones . Joe Mc Donnell, so dull and dreary. And streets of NY - probably because I hate anything Bagatelle ever did. Can't hack that song. and how many Irish people have an Uncle Benji ffs?
Each to their own, Streets of New York probably my favourite of the three I've named.
Benjamin is a well-known name in Ireland, and is often shortened to Ben or Benjy.
Think the Wolfe Tines were the first CD album i ever got,
Broad Black Brimmer
Streets of New York
Come out ye Black and Tans
QuoteQuoteQuoteGrace
On the one road
Streets of New York.
Two songs I can't listen to from the Tones . Joe Mc Donnell, so dull and dreary. And streets of NY - probably because I hate anything Bagatelle ever did. Can't hack that song. and how many Irish people have an Uncle Benji ffs?
The Ballad of Joe McDonnell is hardly going to be upbeat. It is about a man and his comrades who died on hungerstrike...
It's not the words , it's the tune itself.
had someone like Seamus Heaney read the words as a poem , I'm sure it would have been a masterpiece
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 09, 2025, 04:15:51 PMIt's not the words , it's the tune itself.
had someone like Seamus Heaney read the words as a poem , I'm sure it would have been a masterpiece
Utter nonsense. Nobody has ever suggested the Warfields should be winning songwriting awards. Well, maybe balladmaker.
Quote from: Blowitupref on August 09, 2025, 03:59:16 PMBenjamin is a well-known name in Ireland, and is often shortened to Ben or Benjy.
There's a difference between being well-known and being commonplace.
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 09, 2025, 04:15:51 PMQuoteQuoteQuoteGrace
On the one road
Streets of New York.
Two songs I can't listen to from the Tones . Joe Mc Donnell, so dull and dreary. And streets of NY - probably because I hate anything Bagatelle ever did. Can't hack that song. and how many Irish people have an Uncle Benji ffs?
The Ballad of Joe McDonnell is hardly going to be upbeat. It is about a man and his comrades who died on hungerstrike...
It's not the words , it's the tune itself.
had someone like Seamus Heaney read the words as a poem , I'm sure it would have been a masterpiece
Agree with you on the words... very powerful and moving.
For me that and The Galtee Mountain Boy two best Irish ballads..
Quote from: gallsman on August 09, 2025, 05:42:41 PMThere's a difference between being well-known and being commonplace.
It's a well known and commonplace name.
The Central Statistics Office who tracks baby names in Ireland
QuoteBenjamin has been a consistently popular name. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated but remained strong, often ranking in the top 20-30 boys' names. For instance, in recent years, it's been given to roughly 200 babies annually, based on CSO data
Joe McDonell meanders a little, tries a little too hard but it's a powerful song, especially when drawn out as slowly as possible.
It's hard not too sing along with the Wolfe Tones, but it's not my cuppa tea.
Quote from: thewobbler on August 09, 2025, 10:53:18 PMJoe McDonell meanders a little, tries a little too hard but it's a powerful song, especially when drawn out as slowly as possible.
It's hard not too sing along with the Wolfe Tones, but it's not my cuppa tea.
Say what you like about them , but they have some great ballads. And not just the republican ballads.
And First of May is a better version than the bee gees .
The helicopter song
Flight of earls
Broad black brimmer
They deserve great credit for going as long as they have however the last few years has been their most popular period in their 60 year history.
I attend one of their gigs myself about a decade ago in a local pub and it did not sell out, in recent years they have sold out big arenas and the crowd of mainly young ones in Electric Picnic that turned up to the tent far exceeded expectations.
The three for me
Boston Rose
Let the people sing
Streets of New York
Quote from: Blowitupref on August 09, 2025, 10:42:44 PMQuote from: gallsman on August 09, 2025, 05:42:41 PMThere's a difference between being well-known and being commonplace.
It's a well known and commonplace name.
The Central Statistics Office who tracks baby names in Ireland
QuoteBenjamin has been a consistently popular name. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated but remained strong, often ranking in the top 20-30 boys' names. For instance, in recent years, it's been given to roughly 200 babies annually, based on CSO data
Dunno where you're getting your data (sounds like a ChatGPT job tbh) but according to the CSO itself, amongst boy's names with three or more occurrences, since records began (or since when they're available) in 1964, it has cracked the top 50 precisely once, coming 50th in 2020. It didn't crack the top 100 until 1992. Over the whole 61 year period, its average rank has been 112th. The highest number of babies ever named Benjamin was in 2007, with 145, so no idea where "roughly 200 babies annually" comes from. Possibly combining Benjamin with any and all variants of Ben?
It rose in popularity particularly through the Celtic tiger years, but has more or less plateaued, or even declined somewhat in popularity, since the mid noughties.
By definition, it is not commonplace.
Anyway, using a more "appropriate" name wouldn't have made a difference to the song.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 09, 2025, 11:29:13 PMThey deserve great credit for going as long as they have however the last few years has been their most popular period in their 60 year history.
I attend one of their gigs myself about a decade ago in a local pub and it did not sell out, in recent years they have sold out big arenas and the crowd of mainly young ones in Electric Picnic that turned up to the tent far exceeded expectations.
The three for me
Bolton Rose
Let the people sing
Streets of New York
thats a new one! ;D
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 10, 2025, 12:26:05 AMthats a new one! ;D
I'll blame predictive text for that one.
They are old, old men now! All credit to them they kept the Rebel songs alive when it was unfashionable to do so. Especially in the South. They released modern rebel songs of their own also in the 70's and 80's, Acknowledging the new wave of the Struggle. West Brit - RTE as good as treated them as if they were not there. Their Radio play was often reduced to Larry Gogan's top 30 on Sunday afternoons on 2fm (or what ever it was called them).
They have hit a goldmine in the last few years and they are currently 2 years saying goodbye, as they said they would retire on their 60 year anniversary.
They are not squeaky clean. But they have hard necks on them and endured some criticism in their day.
Boston Rose
Men Behind the Wire
The Patriot Song
Valley of Knockanure
Come out ye black and tans
Big strong man
Their best songs are cover versions.
Joe McDonnell number 1 for me by a mile.
Celtic symphony and come out ye black and tans probably 2nd and 3rd.
While the subject of croke park concerts are in discussion on another thread, would the Wolfe Tones sell out Croke Park?
There did seem a right crowd in Belfast in recent years, to be fair
No
Only if they had two really strong guest acts. And would there be two strong guest acts that would appear under their Bill?
Quote from: From the Bunker on August 21, 2025, 11:09:36 PMOnly if they had two really strong guest acts. And would there be two strong guest acts that would appear under their Bill?
Kneecap for one. People underestimate the popularity of the Wolfe Tones especially with the youth.
Playing a festival, especially something like the Feile that has its own buzz about it with prime doing lots of different stuff, is one thing. Pretty much everyone there is from West Belfast. They're not travelling from far and wide to see the Wolfe Tones.
Selling out an 80,000 seater stadium (with everything it takes to put on the show there) is a very different prospect.
Wouldn't happen in a million years.
Celtic Symphony
Streets of New York
Let the people sing
Quote from: gallsman on August 22, 2025, 09:13:54 AMPlaying a festival, especially something like the Feile that has its own buzz about it with prime doing lots of different stuff, is one thing. Pretty much everyone there is from West Belfast. They're not travelling from far and wide to see the Wolfe Tones.
Selling out an 80,000 seater stadium (with everything it takes to put on the show there) is a very different prospect.
Wouldn't happen in a million years.
Look at the crowds going to see them at EP. Look their songs going to the top of the charts that time the blueshirts wanted a black and tan commemoration. They're a lot more popular than RTE will have you think.
Again, a festival. They're already there and have bought their tickets to see many, many other acts.
How many of the people there do you think are travelling to Dublin to pay god knows how much to watch them in Croker? Do you not see the difference?
Quote from: Armagh18 on August 22, 2025, 09:43:39 AMQuote from: gallsman on August 22, 2025, 09:13:54 AMPlaying a festival, especially something like the Feile that has its own buzz about it with prime doing lots of different stuff, is one thing. Pretty much everyone there is from West Belfast. They're not travelling from far and wide to see the Wolfe Tones.
Selling out an 80,000 seater stadium (with everything it takes to put on the show there) is a very different prospect.
Wouldn't happen in a million years.
Look at the crowds going to see them at EP. Look their songs going to the top of the charts that time the blueshirts wanted a black and tan commemoration. They're a lot more popular than RTE will have you think.
Yeah, I agree there. I recall their Gerry Adams-style ambush on the Late Late a few years back.
Let's Get a campaign going. Wolfe Tones, 5 nights in Croke Park next year ;D
Surprises me how many young people know the songs of The Wolfe Tones and Irish Brigade etc.
The crowds at TWT's set at Electric Picnic was crazy.
The young ones loved it.
Quote from: marty34 on August 22, 2025, 11:59:21 AMSurprises me how many young people know the songs of The Wolfe Tones and Irish Brigade etc.
The crowds at TWT's set at Electric Picnic was crazy.
The young ones loved it.
A peak crowd for them in their long career.
(https://i.ibb.co/60ZbzpwF/Screenshot-20250822-132428-Google.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xqsGWcL6)
Streets of New York is a great song, but seriously lacks a chorus
Quote from: befair on August 22, 2025, 05:52:35 PMStreets of New York is a great song, but seriously lacks a chorus
Interesting comment. I actually think it's a perfectly constructed song and would rate Liam Reilly (RIP) highly as a songwriter. The band Squeeze were masters of crafting songs with no chorus, Up the Junction being a class example. Bono also known to dabble in the auld free verse.
Not sure if it has been mentioned but a band I've been listening to recently is James.
Listened to 'Sit Down' then I started listening to their other stuff.
Very good.
Quote from: weareros on August 22, 2025, 06:15:21 PMQuote from: befair on August 22, 2025, 05:52:35 PMStreets of New York is a great song, but seriously lacks a chorus
Interesting comment. I actually think it's a perfectly constructed song and would rate Liam Reilly (RIP) highly as a songwriter. The band Squeeze were masters of crafting songs with no chorus, Up the Junction being a class example. Bono also known to dabble in the auld free verse.
I'd think the inherent beauty of the Streets of New York is that it's a story told in song. It's one of those songs that everyone can join in for a verse or two, then because the flow is so consistent, they they feel they have to continue, mumbling along, getting a word or two right here and there. Like Maggie May. A great song.
Quote from: marty34 on August 22, 2025, 09:40:11 PMNot sure if it has been mentioned but a band I've been listening to recently is James.
Listened to 'Sit Down' then I started listening to their other stuff.
Very good.
Seen them live for the first time as part of the Forestfest two years ago. They were very good, Tim Booth's energy and stage presence really stood out.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on August 23, 2025, 04:24:23 PMQuote from: marty34 on August 22, 2025, 09:40:11 PMNot sure if it has been mentioned but a band I've been listening to recently is James.
Listened to 'Sit Down' then I started listening to their other stuff.
Very good.
Seen them live for the first time as part of the Forestfest two years ago. They were very good, Tim Booth's energy and stage presence really stood out.
At the time, this was supposed to be their last ever song played live. That has changed but this still gives the chills.
Are we advocating putting James on the to-do list then?
How about Taylor Swift?
(Quit ya jibba seems keen to do her)
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 26, 2025, 10:31:48 PMAre we advocating putting James on the to-do list then?
How about Taylor Swift?
(Quit ya jibba seems keen to do her)
No.
Laid
Sit Down
She's a Star.
That's James done. Thank you and goodnight.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 26, 2025, 10:47:01 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on August 26, 2025, 10:31:48 PMAre we advocating putting James on the to-do list then?
How about Taylor Swift?
(Quit ya jibba seems keen to do her)
No.
Laid
Sit Down
She's a Star.
That's James done. Thank you and goodnight.
Point of order, no 'Sometimes' , probably the greatest acoustic indie tune of all time?
Nevermind BoF, Moving On, Getting Away, Bells, Come Home, Seven, Destiny, Bells....
Quote from: JoG2 on August 26, 2025, 11:25:05 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on August 26, 2025, 10:47:01 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on August 26, 2025, 10:31:48 PMAre we advocating putting James on the to-do list then?
How about Taylor Swift?
(Quit ya jibba seems keen to do her)
No.
Laid
Sit Down
She's a Star.
That's James done. Thank you and goodnight.
Point of order, no 'Sometimes' , probably the greatest acoustic indie tune of all time?
Nevermind BoF, Moving On, Getting Away, Bells, Come Home, Seven, Destiny, Bells....
This might be the single wankiest comment we've ever had on the board ;D
You've a personalised reg, haven't you?
Quote from: gallsman on August 26, 2025, 11:26:30 PMQuote from: JoG2 on August 26, 2025, 11:25:05 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on August 26, 2025, 10:47:01 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on August 26, 2025, 10:31:48 PMAre we advocating putting James on the to-do list then?
How about Taylor Swift?
(Quit ya jibba seems keen to do her)
No.
Laid
Sit Down
She's a Star.
That's James done. Thank you and goodnight.
Point of order, no 'Sometimes' , probably the greatest acoustic indie tune of all time?
Nevermind BoF, Moving On, Getting Away, Bells, Come Home, Seven, Destiny, Bells....
This might be the single wankiest comment we've ever had on the board ;D
You've a personalised reg, haven't you?
god forgive you
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2025, 01:28:58 PMQuote from: marty34 on August 22, 2025, 11:59:21 AMSurprises me how many young people know the songs of The Wolfe Tones and Irish Brigade etc.
The crowds at TWT's set at Electric Picnic was crazy.
The young ones loved it.
A peak crowd for them in their long career.
(https://i.ibb.co/60ZbzpwF/Screenshot-20250822-132428-Google.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xqsGWcL6)
Ahemmm ... EP24 >>> the other 9 stages ended up being closed during their set, as the whole site headed to the Tones ...
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVR6x-6XkAAwElM?format=jpg&name=large)
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 26, 2025, 10:47:01 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on August 26, 2025, 10:31:48 PMAre we advocating putting James on the to-do list then?
How about Taylor Swift?
(Quit ya jibba seems keen to do her)
No.
Laid
Sit Down
She's a Star.
That's James done. Thank you and goodnight.
I said on the to do list. There's a big queue, ye know ::)
Quote from: gallsman on August 22, 2025, 09:13:54 AMPlaying a festival, especially something like the Feile that has its own buzz about it with prime doing lots of different stuff, is one thing. Pretty much everyone there is from West Belfast. They're not travelling from far and wide to see the Wolfe Tones.
Selling out an 80,000 seater stadium (with everything it takes to put on the show there) is a very different prospect.
Wouldn't happen in a million years.
Ye reckon do ye? ...
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Over 50,000 fans attended The Wolfe Tones' two farewell concerts at Thomond Park in July 2025, with the band playing to an estimated 29,000 people on the first night and similar crowds on the second.
This was sold as an end of an era gig and over two nights. Thomond Park Capacity is 25,600.
To do Croker they'd need 2 decent support acts. I don't see people paying the big money to go see them in Croker either.
Quote from: balladmaker on August 27, 2025, 12:14:32 AMYe reckon do ye? ...
Em, yes?
But sure go on, get on to Peter McKenna there and sort it all out.
Seen them at their last Feile in Belfast. Honestly, the worst of all the performers I watched that day. Killed the crowd with the ballad section.
Any word on them playing Croke Park next year?
Any more for the Tones?
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 30, 2025, 10:32:36 AMAny word on them playing Croke Park next year?
Them and kneecap. Imagine.
Right, that looks like the end of the Wolfe Tones. On here, anyway...
Up next...
Coldplay
Yellow
Trouble
In my place
That was easy. Mainly because their music this last 20+ years has been diabolical.
I'll be sitting this one out. The kindest description I've heard from way back was Diet Radiohead.
Just couldn't get into then, couldn't get the popularity.
Yellow
Charlie Brown
Life in Technicolor ii
The last 2 might not be anyone else's favourites but they transport me back to memories of being a teen during the summer when all you cared about was heading up the park playing football till dark and not getting ID'd on your night out. Simpler times.
The Scientist
Clocks
Fix You
Honourable mention for Viva La Vida. They're a bit of a guilty pleasure I'd say.
Fix you becomes an even more powerful song with the knowledge that it was written for Gwyneth Paltrow to help with the grief after her father's passing.
Quite like some covers of their tunes
Scientist - Willie Nelson
Yellow - Jodie Whittaker
Viva La Vida - Captain Sparklez
Always found them very melodic, which is a compliment as it's a bit of a lost art with modern bands.
A Sky Full of Stars
Viva la Vida
Fix You
Viva la vida
Yellow
Clocks
Quote from: Substandard on September 02, 2025, 12:25:07 AMI'll be sitting this one out. The kindest description I've heard from way back was Diet Radiohead.
Just couldn't get into then, couldn't get the popularity.
I've never really gotten the Radiohead comparisons
Me neither.
Charlie Brown
The Scientist
Something just like This
Third album, and Fix You was the end for me . Those lyrics "lights will guiiiiide you home, and igniiiiiiite your bones".... Oh Christ. Awful stuff.
After that , their music morphed into those awful jingles like you'd hear in Poundland (think 'Clocks' but ten times more annoying). The more crap they churn out the more it taints their earlier tunes (Well, two tunes. Yellow and Trouble).
I really don't get their popularity and massive tours in recent years. All I can surmise is a lot of people must like bland music
Quote from: Mourne Red on September 02, 2025, 12:35:14 AMYellow
Charlie Brown
Life in Technicolor ii
The last 2 might not be anyone else's favourites but they transport me back to memories of being a teen during the summer when all you cared about was heading up the park playing football till dark and not getting ID'd on your night out. Simpler times.
Christmas Lights actually should be top 3 knock out Life in Techicolor
How do you know someone doesn't like Coldplay?
They'll tell you.
Quote from: square_ball on September 04, 2025, 02:58:51 PMHow do you know someone doesn't like Coldplay?
They'll tell you.
;D.. Much like Oasis, first 2 albums were great. The odd good track here and there after
Went to see them twice, both tours of the 1st two albums and they were excellent tbh
Never got the Coldplay thing - All their songs sound the same.
Hard to believe Apple is 21. Where is the time going?
I would be a fan. First 4 albums probably their best. With any band writting their own music, 3/4 songs per album usually good, the rest can be meh.
The scientist,
In my place
A message
Their are multiple acoustic and covers of their songs on youtube I would listen too.
Green eyes
Yellow
Scientist
Used to be a fan gone off them a wee bit. Still put on a decent show tho he loves himself a bit.
Gave up a ticket to see them in London there. Wife still a fan
Thought more would have contributed to Coldplay. Or maybe they are very marmite , like I suspected.
Any more for Coldplay then?
Chuckling always remember Today FM the day after the 2005 all Ireland semi final talking about geezer looking on as Canavan scored the ridiculously soft free that Tyrone got to win it
Think paddy Russell was balancing out his shit show in the 1995 all Ireland final
As the played the audio from the match they started the song
Fix you
( when you try so hard but you don't succeed ...)
So always remember that moment everytime I hear that song
The Scientist
Magic
Higher Power
Any more for Coldplay?
Hanging in for Neil Diamond.
Looks like people have had enough of Coldplay.
Next up..........
David Bowie
Let's Dance
Under Pressure (does that count?)
China Girl
Quicksand
5 years
Rock and Roll Suicide
Life on Mars
Starman
Sorrow (a 60s cover but Bowie made it his own)
Ashes
Life on Mars
Queen Bitch
Worked in a bar in London in the 1990s where Bowie was a a jukebox favourite all day and night. I've never since got tired of him, and I could rhyme out a couple of album's worth here.
Absolute Beginners: the brightest of diamonds among Bowie's abysmal mid-80s "coal mining" period, with the snappy radio edit being a clear improvement on the drawn-out original version. This is a magical song.
Rock and Roll Suicide: the most dramatic of rock crescendos, and perhaps his most underrated song.
The Man who Sold the World. I don't doubt that Nirvana improved this song. But what a starting point they were given. Among Bowie's ever changing array of musical styles, this one stands out as a timeless riff and chorus classic.
Heroes
Station to station
Warszawa
All feature in Christiane F. A film he appeared in as himself[& produced] at a Berlin concert where young teen heroin addicts attend. One of most disturbing performances youll ever see on film as actress is 13 and it feels like a documentary. Couldn't be made today you'd imagine.
Heroes
Cat People
Any other Bowie song. Man is sorely missed.
Space Oddity
Starman
Up The Hill Backwards
An Artist who was ahead of his time and has left us with many timeless classics, my three and could change them again tomorrow.
Starman
Ashes to Ashes
Heroes
The Jean Genie
John I'm Only Dancing
The Young Americans
Bowie contributions surprisingly quiet so far .......
The Gospel according to Tony Day
She Shook Me Cold
The Secret Life of Arabia
Queen Bitch
Changes
Modern Love
The Young Americans
Starman
Ashes to Ashes
- Ashes to Ashes
- Kooks
- Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
Modern Love
Lets Dance
Space Oddity
Five Years
Moonage Daydream
Star
Ziggy Stardust is some album
Golden Years
Changes
Under Pressure
Starman
Heroes
Modern Love
Bowie is a strange one for me, in that whatever I've heard over the years I've mostly liked, but I've never listened to a full album. He seems to be permanently on the I must look up more of his stuff sometime list, but I never get round to it. I'm sure there's bound to be a lot of hidden or lesser known gems, but he'll have to wait til I get through my current shoe gaze buzz, which looks like it will take a while.
Any more for Bowie?
OK, time for another it seems.
Up next...
Simple Minds
Nice one.
See the lights.
Glittering Prize.
Mandela Day.
Holding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
Quote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 01:54:15 PMHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
😅😅
Jesus, can't wait for Ocean Colour Scene now!! Going full Simply Red on Simple Minds is a bit sledgehammer to open a pistachio, no?!!
Sanctify Yourself
Waterfront
Celebrate
New Gold Dream
Glittering Prize
Ghost Dancing
Glittering Prize
This is your land
Someone somewhere in the summertime
Don't you forget about me
Alive and kicking
Can't really think of a third. Wouldn't be a band I'd know a whole lot about
Simple Minds was very big in the 80s early 90s, achieved 24 top 40 singles in the Charts.
Belfast child
Don't forget about me
Alive and picking
;D
This thread is on acid.
Quote from: Substandard on October 11, 2025, 02:03:52 PMQuote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 01:54:15 PMHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
😅😅
Jesus, can't wait for Ocean Colour Scene now!! Going full Simply Red on Simple Minds is a bit sledgehammer to open a pistachio, no?!!
;D somebody call wobblers nurse! Don't You Forget About Me is iconic for its use in The Breakfast Club.
Glittering Prize
Alive and Kicking
While we're at it.... We are running low on new suggestions for more top threes.
Keep your suggestions coming......
Up on the Catwalk
Waterfront
New Gold Dream
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 11, 2025, 07:52:57 PMQuote from: Substandard on October 11, 2025, 02:03:52 PMQuote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 01:54:15 PMHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
😅😅
Jesus, can't wait for Ocean Colour Scene now!! Going full Simply Red on Simple Minds is a bit sledgehammer to open a pistachio, no?!!
;D somebody call wobblers nurse! Don't You Forget About Me is iconic for its use in The Breakfast Club.
Glittering Prize
Alive and Kicking
lol.
Anyhow, I'm not saying they didn't have a couple of bangers.
But this thread, for me should follow a simple enough principle (which I've surely explained differently in previous form on the thread)...
Could they sell out Croke Park for a couple of nights?
If yes. Let them have their day in the sun.
If not... move on.
Simple Minds wouldn't fill Pairc Esler for a couple of nights.
Simply Red might lol.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
😅😅
Jesus, can't wait for Ocean Colour Scene now!! Going full Simply Red on Simple Minds is a bit sledgehammer to open a pistachio, no?!!
;D somebody call wobblers nurse! Don't You Forget About Me is iconic for its use in The Breakfast Club.
Glittering Prize
Alive and Kicking
lol.
Anyhow, I'm not saying they didn't have a couple of bangers.
But this thread, for me should follow a simple enough principle (which I've surely explained differently in previous form on the thread)...
Could they sell out Croke Park for a couple of nights?
If yes. Let them have their day in the sun.
If not... move on.
Simple Minds wouldn't fill Pairc Esler for a couple of nights.
Simply Red might lol.
By that logic , this thread would only consist of Taylor Swift , One Direction and Garth Brooks
Are you putting forward Simply Red for the to-do list?
Definitely not!
Btw the likes of Queen, Bowie, Elton, Stones, Beatles and Fleetwood Mac would have sold out Croke Park for a fortnight.
QuoteDefinitely not!
Btw the likes of Queen, Bowie, Elton, Stones, Beatles and Fleetwood Mac would have sold out Croke Park for a fortnight.
Brooks wasn't allowed 5 nights , so they'd hardly allow a fortnight for any of those :D
Did Big Elton ever play Croke Park?
Quote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 08:43:05 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on October 11, 2025, 07:52:57 PMQuote from: Substandard on October 11, 2025, 02:03:52 PMQuote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 01:54:15 PMHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
😅😅
Jesus, can't wait for Ocean Colour Scene now!! Going full Simply Red on Simple Minds is a bit sledgehammer to open a pistachio, no?!!
;D somebody call wobblers nurse! Don't You Forget About Me is iconic for its use in The Breakfast Club.
Glittering Prize
Alive and Kicking
lol.
Anyhow, I'm not saying they didn't have a couple of bangers.
But this thread, for me should follow a simple enough principle (which I've surely explained differently in previous form on the thread)...
Could they sell out Croke Park for a couple of nights?
If yes. Let them have their day in the sun.
If not... move on.
Simple Minds wouldn't fill Pairc Esler for a couple of nights.
Simply Red might lol.
Simple minds had a number of 80k gigs at their peak. Monster of a band albeit of their time.
Christy Moore, Take That, Beautiful South, Public Enemy for the list.
This is your land
Waterfront
Alive and kicking
Quote from: BigGreenField on October 11, 2025, 09:09:08 PMQuote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 08:43:05 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on October 11, 2025, 07:52:57 PMQuote from: Substandard on October 11, 2025, 02:03:52 PMQuote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 01:54:15 PMHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
😅😅
Jesus, can't wait for Ocean Colour Scene now!! Going full Simply Red on Simple Minds is a bit sledgehammer to open a pistachio, no?!!
;D somebody call wobblers nurse! Don't You Forget About Me is iconic for its use in The Breakfast Club.
Glittering Prize
Alive and Kicking
lol.
Anyhow, I'm not saying they didn't have a couple of bangers.
But this thread, for me should follow a simple enough principle (which I've surely explained differently in previous form on the thread)...
Could they sell out Croke Park for a couple of nights?
If yes. Let them have their day in the sun.
If not... move on.
Simple Minds wouldn't fill Pairc Esler for a couple of nights.
Simply Red might lol.
Simple minds had a number of 80k gigs at their peak. Monster of a band albeit of their time.
Christy Moore, Take That, Beautiful South, Public Enemy for the list.
Eminem.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
😅😅
Jesus, can't wait for Ocean Colour Scene now!! Going full Simply Red on Simple Minds is a bit sledgehammer to open a pistachio, no?!!
;D somebody call wobblers nurse! Don't You Forget About Me is iconic for its use in The Breakfast Club.
Glittering Prize
Alive and Kicking
lol.
Anyhow, I'm not saying they didn't have a couple of bangers.
But this thread, for me should follow a simple enough principle (which I've surely explained differently in previous form on the thread)...
Could they sell out Croke Park for a couple of nights?
If yes. Let them have their day in the sun.
If not... move on.
Simple Minds wouldn't fill Pairc Esler for a couple of nights.
Simply Red might lol.
Simple minds had a number of 80k gigs at their peak. Monster of a band albeit of their time.
Christy Moore, Take That, Beautiful South, Public Enemy for the list.
I will second Christy, Beautiful South. And Take That , I suppose, If I'm pushed.
Eminem was done , Tony B
Quote from: BigGreenField on October 11, 2025, 09:09:08 PMQuote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 08:43:05 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on October 11, 2025, 07:52:57 PMQuote from: Substandard on October 11, 2025, 02:03:52 PMQuote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 01:54:15 PMHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
😅😅
Jesus, can't wait for Ocean Colour Scene now!! Going full Simply Red on Simple Minds is a bit sledgehammer to open a pistachio, no?!!
;D somebody call wobblers nurse! Don't You Forget About Me is iconic for its use in The Breakfast Club.
Glittering Prize
Alive and Kicking
lol.
Anyhow, I'm not saying they didn't have a couple of bangers.
But this thread, for me should follow a simple enough principle (which I've surely explained differently in previous form on the thread)...
Could they sell out Croke Park for a couple of nights?
If yes. Let them have their day in the sun.
If not... move on.
Simple Minds wouldn't fill Pairc Esler for a couple of nights.
Simply Red might lol.
Simple minds had a number of 80k gigs at their peak. Monster of a band albeit of their time.
Christy Moore, Take That, Beautiful South, Public Enemy for the list.
Look I'm not telling you you're wrong, because I've no way of knowing.
But I'd expect the only time Simple Minds got to play in front of 80k was at Live Aid.
Why do I expect this?
Because they were a King's Hall in Belfast type band. Even at their peak.
Quote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 08:43:05 PMCould they sell out Croke Park for a couple of nights?
If yes. Let them have their day in the sun.
Only ever saw Simple Minds live in Croke Park and in fairness the place was packed. That said: they were supporting U2 along with REM, Squeeze, The Alarm and the lovely Leslie Dowdall and In Tua Nua.
I'd fire Christy de Burgh into the mix, surely everybody has or had a copy of Spark to a Flame!
(He was def at the Kings hall and was great!)
Quote from: weareros on October 11, 2025, 11:27:10 PMQuote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 08:43:05 PMCould they sell out Croke Park for a couple of nights?
If yes. Let them have their day in the sun.
Only ever saw Simple Minds live in Croke Park and in fairness the place was packed. That said: they were supporting U2 along with REM, Squeeze, The Alarm and the lovely Leslie Dowdall and In Tua Nua.
That was a long wait until you seen Knobhead Bono
Would stadium gigs have been as commonplace in the ,70's and 80's as they are today? Maybe the vast majority of bands only played venues like the kings hall
Weareros - that must have been some gig. I'm guessing it was 1984/1985?
Simple Minds top 3:
Alive & Kicking
Don't you forget about me
& Belfast Child which was no.1 in the UK singles charts in my memory serves me.
As someone mentioned they never had a famous "best of / greatest hits' compilation that I can remember.
Wobbler makes a valid point about Croke Park. I don't think Simple Minds could've sold out Croke Park on their own at their height. Simply Red probably could've.
Quote from: Ronnie on October 12, 2025, 09:45:24 AMWeareros - that must have been some gig. I'm guessing it was 1984/1985?
Ronnie - 1985 pre Joshua Tree and after Unforgettable Fire. Bono came out on Croke Park stage exclaiming: "The Jacks are Back." However memory playing tricks - Simple Minds was 1986 in Croker.
AustinPowers - Dalymount Park would have been the main stadium for rock concerts in 70s/early 80s famously hosting final Bob Marley concert before his death.
Quote from: Ronnie on October 12, 2025, 09:45:24 AMWeareros - that must have been some gig. I'm guessing it was 1984/1985?
Simple Minds top 3:
Alive & Kicking
Don't you forget about me
& Belfast Child which was no.1 in the UK singles charts in my memory serves me.
As someone mentioned they never had a famous "best of / greatest hits' compilation that I can remember.
Wobbler makes a valid point about Croke Park. I don't think Simple Minds could've sold out Croke Park on their own at their height. Simply Red probably could've.
I recall their best of Album around 20 years ago that charted well. Amount of records sold and how their music stands the test of time is a better way to judge any band or individual artist listed on here.
Quote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 01:54:15 PMHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
Tell me music isn't your thing, without telling me.
- I Travel
- Theme For Great Cities
- New Gold Dream
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on October 12, 2025, 09:16:25 PMQuote from: thewobbler on October 11, 2025, 01:54:15 PMHolding Back the Years
Something Got Me Started
Fairground
——
Yes this is a protest vote. Simple Minds don't have a best of let alone a top 3.
Tell me music isn't your thing, without telling me.
[li]I Travel[/li]
- Theme For Great Cities
- New Gold Dream
I Travel - good choice! The first couple of albums had some gems.
Was at the 86 concert in Croke Park. It was packed out. The pounding base of Waterfront opening the concert. They had Lloyd Cole and In Tua Nua supporting them. Possibly Waterboys too but the memory might be playing tricks. Bono on stage at the end.
Quote from: Armamike on October 13, 2025, 09:16:54 AMI Travel - good choice! The first couple of albums had some gems.
Up until, and including New Gold Dream, they were - for me - the best band in the world, and their music from that period still stands the test of time. I thought from Sparkle In The Rain on, they then went down hill, which ironically coincided with their much greater commercial success.
Ah ha, the Waterboys! I propose them for the list.
Christy Moore, Beautiful south, Take That were mentioned earlier too.
New Gold Dream.
Alive and Kicking.
Let there be love.
Fantastic band.
Sanctify Yourself
Alive and Kicking
Someone Somewhere in Summertime (Live)
Great band. Good call to include them in this.
I've never seen them live although I think they're still touring.
I'd propose the Clash.
Me too
Quote from: Armamike on October 13, 2025, 12:28:41 PMI'd propose the Clash.
Joe strummer in all his incarnations, some of the stuff with the Mescaleros was great!
OK, i'll Add the Clash
Any more?
The Stranglers been done yet?
Talking Heads?
Just going through a list of my favourite bands here.
Quote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 10:08:55 AMAh ha, the Waterboys! I propose them for the list.
Christy Moore, Beautiful south, Take That were mentioned earlier too.
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Quote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 06:04:33 PMQuote from: Armamike on October 13, 2025, 02:36:55 PMThe Stranglers been done yet?
Nope
Quote from: BigGreenField on October 13, 2025, 03:08:37 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 02:33:41 PMOK, i'll Add the Clash
Any more?
Chris De Burgh!
Oh Christ, really? :o
do not fear I come from a planet a long way from here And I bring a message for mankind to hear
And suddenly the sweetest music filled the air
And it went la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la
Quote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 06:04:33 PMQuote from: Armamike on October 13, 2025, 02:36:55 PMThe Stranglers been done yet?
Nope
Quote from: BigGreenField on October 13, 2025, 03:08:37 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 02:33:41 PMOK, i'll Add the Clash
Any more?
Chris De Burgh!
Oh Christ, really? :o
45 million album sales in a pre streaming era don't lie.
🎶There's a Spanish train that runs between
Guadalquivir and old Saville 🎶
I'd put a shout in for:
Leonard Cohen
The Doors
The Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
It's funny in a way, when you think about it- there's a finite number of major bands or artists that would have universal appeal, and then things taper down into niches. I'm not sure about using the idea of selling out Croke Park as a yardstick to measure scale or appeal. The beauty of bands or singers or songs is how they anchor us back in our youth or different milestones or memories.
The landscape of music and radio is so very different now compared with my teen years listening to mainly mainstream radio stuff, and then finding so many genres through college. I find it fascinating that more and more kids in school now are into their 80s/ 90s alt rock: a first year read out songs on his Spotify playlist, a lot of them have featured here before.
Anyhow, enough rambling. Some good options coming up, by the looks of things, but I'll definitely be tuning out for Christy Moore!
Quote from: Substandard on October 13, 2025, 10:06:09 PMIt's funny in a way, when you think about it- there's a finite number of major bands or artists that would have universal appeal, and then things taper down into niches. I'm not sure about using the idea of selling out Croke Park as a yardstick to measure scale or appeal. The beauty of bands or singers or songs is how they anchor us back in our youth or different milestones or memories.
The landscape of music and radio is so very different now compared with my teen years listening to mainly mainstream radio stuff, and then finding so many genres through college. I find it fascinating that more and more kids in school now are into their 80s/ 90s alt rock: a first year read out songs on his Spotify playlist, a lot of them have featured here before.
Anyhow, enough rambling. Some good options coming up, by the looks of things, but I'll definitely be tuning out for Christy Moore!
I guess my point about Croke Park is in how I have always interpreted what this thread should be.
The internet is knee deep with avenues for those who "get" music to have deep and meaningfuls with others who "get" music.
Whereas the GAAboard is a commune where middle aged men (and some women) have been brought together by a common love of the Gaelic Games we used to play, and have too much free time to discuss. Us having a discussion about music should be about as high brow as when a music lovers' forum discuss their favourite footballers. To equate, they could all pile into a conversation about Michael Darragh McAuley, but most of them would struggle to remember Paul Clarke. MDMA wasn't at Clarke's levels. But it matters none; it's the floor fillers who enable the conversation and keep it going. Once it becomes a specialist subject, it's too niche to relate.
So keep it low brow, that's what I say.
Quote from: BigGreenField on October 13, 2025, 08:40:23 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 06:04:33 PMQuote from: Armamike on October 13, 2025, 02:36:55 PMThe Stranglers been done yet?
Nope
Quote from: BigGreenField on October 13, 2025, 03:08:37 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 02:33:41 PMOK, i'll Add the Clash
Any more?
Chris De Burgh!
Oh Christ, really? :o
45 million album sales in a pre streaming era don't lie.
🎶There's a Spanish train that runs between
Guadalquivir and old Saville 🎶
Oh dear, Chris De Burgh for the list then?
Quote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 11:02:55 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on October 13, 2025, 08:40:23 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 06:04:33 PMQuote from: Armamike on October 13, 2025, 02:36:55 PMThe Stranglers been done yet?
Nope
Quote from: BigGreenField on October 13, 2025, 03:08:37 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 02:33:41 PMOK, i'll Add the Clash
Any more?
Chris De Burgh!
Oh Christ, really? :o
45 million album sales in a pre streaming era don't lie.
🎶There's a Spanish train that runs between
Guadalquivir and old Saville 🎶
Oh dear, Chris De Burgh for the list then?
FFS you may add Daniel when you're at it.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 13, 2025, 11:12:03 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 11:02:55 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on October 13, 2025, 08:40:23 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 06:04:33 PMQuote from: Armamike on October 13, 2025, 02:36:55 PMThe Stranglers been done yet?
Nope
Quote from: BigGreenField on October 13, 2025, 03:08:37 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on October 13, 2025, 02:33:41 PMOK, i'll Add the Clash
Any more?
Chris De Burgh!
Oh Christ, really? :o
45 million album sales in a pre streaming era don't lie.
🎶There's a Spanish train that runs between
Guadalquivir and old Saville 🎶
Oh dear, Chris De Burgh for the list then?
FFS you may add Daniel when you're at it.
Anyone for Daniel? ;D
Quote from: weareros on October 13, 2025, 08:47:43 PMI'd put a shout in for:
Leonard Cohen
The Doors
The Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
Anyone want to second these?
Or these...?
Christy Moore
Take that
Public Enemy
Beautiful south
Waterboys
Chris De Burgh
Fire away, you've done a great job to date. Any of the aforementioned would have a lot of solid options, apart from Van, Christy Moore or Take That!!
And also, point taken, Wobbler, I would be far from someone who gets music given a lot of the drivel I listen to. I've picked up a lot of unfamiliar tunes from the suggestions people have put up to date, and look forward to more
Just please, please don't go Simply Red again- it's like a band and catalogue extension of Des'ree's Life, which has to be the most nauseating song of all time!!
Yes, I agree. Austin you're doing a great job so far. That From the Bunker character has tried to sabotage with his TOP 10s but you fire away anyway.
Quote from: Ronnie on October 14, 2025, 08:14:31 AMYes, I agree. Austin you're doing a great job so far. That From the Bunker character has tried to sabotage with his TOP 10s but you fire away anyway.
It's like when the darts split up
I didn't know there was a darts split..
Ronnie Ronnie Ronnie......you're a wee young thing aren't you
wish I was
- Real Life
- Belfast Child
- Alive and Kicking
Very hard to choose three. I loved a lot of their stuff.
Any more Simple Minds?
OK, time for another .
Next up, the man who never bothered with revolut or credit cards...
Johnny Cash
Big River
cocaine Blues
Ballad of Ira Hayes
His covers on the American Recirsings set if albums Hung My Head, Beast In Me, Mercy Seat, See a Darkness, Personal Jesus brought him back to another generation and as good as anything he had done.
Edit*
Swap out ballad of Ira Hayes for Girl From The North Country!
Would change from week to week...
Drink to me only with thine eyes
Long legged guitar picking' man
A Boy Named Sue (a fantastic interpretation of Shel Silverstein's song)
Johnny Cash among the hardest top 3 favourites to pick. For now I'll pick
Ring of Fire
It Ain't me babe
The man comes around.
Folsom Prison Blues
Big River
Hey Porter
Peace in the Valley
40 Shades of Green
Folsom Prison Blues
I liked the American Recordings with Rick Rubin best.
1. When The Man Comes Around
2. The Mercy Seat
3. Give My Love To Rose.
The only one I didn't get is "VI" - anyone know what that's like? Always had the impression it was just trying to cash in after he'd died.
a few to choose from
Cocaine Blues
Folsom Prison Blues
Hurt
pretty obvious ones there but I am not the most knowledgeable on his catalogue. I do like jackson but not sure if thats his or June's song
Quote from: Genocide Organ on October 27, 2025, 08:17:20 AMI liked the American Recordings with Rick Rubin best.
1. When The Man Comes Around
2. The Mercy Seat
3. Give My Love To Rose.
The only one I didn't get is "VI" - anyone know what that's like? Always had the impression it was just trying to cash in after he'd died.
VI is a bit depressing, the power of the voice has gone. While the previous Recordings had Cash raging against the dying of the light, here the pilot flame has pretty much gone out and a session to far.
3. I still miss someone
2. A thing called love
1. One piece at a time
also love "The one on the right is on the left"
There once was a musical troupe
A pickin' singin' folk group
They sang the mountain ballads
And the folk songs of our land
They were long on musical ability
Folks thought they would go far
But political incompatibility led to their downfall
Well, the one on the right was on the left
And the one in the middle was on the right
And the one on the left was in the middle
And the guy in the rear was a Methodist
This musical aggregation toured the entire nation
Singing the traditional ballads
And the folk songs of our land
They performed with great virtuosity
And soon they were the rage
But political animosity prevailed upon the stage
Well, the one on the right was on the left
And the one in the middle was on the right
And the one on the left was in the middle
And the guy in the rear burned his driver's license
Well the curtain had ascended
A hush fell on the crowd
As thousands there were gathered to hear the folk songs of our land
But they took their politics seriously
And that night at the concert hall
As the audience watched deliriously
They had a free-for-all
Well, the one on the right was on the bottom
And the one in the middle was on the top
And the one on the left got a broken arm
And the guy on his rear, said, "Oh dear"
Now this should be a lesson if you plan to start a folk group
Don't go mixin' politics with the folk songs of our land
Just work on harmony and diction
Play your banjo well
And if you have political convictions keep them to yourself
Now, the one on the left works in a bank
And the one in the middle drives a truck
The one on the right's an all-night deejay
And the guy in the rear got drafted
Quote3. I still miss someone
2. A thing called love
1. One piece at a time
also love "The one on the right is on the left"
Think I'll put A thing called Love as no 3 instead of Hey Porter
1. Folsom prison blues
2. Big river
3. A thing called Love
Checked out the left and right song. Enjoyed that one. Never heard that one before
1. The Man Comes Around
2. Jackson
3. A Boy Named Sue
No room for Folsom Prison Blues, which surprises me.
Folsom prison Blues
Hurt
A boy named Sue
- Girl From the North Country (with Bob Dylan)
- I Hung My Head
- Highwayman (The Highwaymen)
1black and white ( highwayman )
2 Jackson
3 the man comes around
- Hurt
- Ring of Fire
- (Ghost) Riders In The Sky
Thing called love
Hurt
Sunday morning coming down
Honourable mentions
Folsom prison blues
Daddy sang bass
Boy named sue
He had some clinkers
Also looked like a woman I used to work with but that's another story
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 28, 2025, 09:34:11 AMSunday morning coming down
Such a great song. I'd have picked but saving should songwriter Kris Kristofferson make Austin's list.
Quote from: weareros on October 28, 2025, 10:58:18 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 28, 2025, 09:34:11 AMSunday morning coming down
Such a great song. I'd have picked but saving should songwriter Kris Kristofferson make Austin's list.
We'll put it out there to see others opinion. (We can't risk another OCS)
Quite a few have been recommended in the last couple of weeks. Still no strong opinions either way for them though
We're going to need more recommendations soon though
Quote from: AustinPowers on October 28, 2025, 11:04:47 AMQuote from: weareros on October 28, 2025, 10:58:18 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 28, 2025, 09:34:11 AMSunday morning coming down
Such a great song. I'd have picked but saving should songwriter Kris Kristofferson make Austin's list.
We'll put it out there to see others opinion. (We can't risk another OCS)
Quite a few have been recommended in the last couple of weeks. Still no strong opinions either way for them though
We're going to need more recommendations soon though
Kris is one of my favourite songwriters and although he barely had a note in his head, his voice had character, and his originals always outstrip the much vaunted covers for me.
But I would think his catalogue for general public votes would amount to his 3 well known songs, and whilst he may have been suited for the 3Arena, he very much would miss my "full house at Croke Park" criteria.
1. Folsom Prison Blues
2. Jackson
3. A Boy Named Sue
I prefer San Quentin as it's a grittier song than the Folsom Prison Blues, but both are great easy listening...
Johnny Cash. Some absolutely unreal songs and what a voice. I always enjoy the songs when I hear them, but to my shame I rarely seek them out. My choices wouldnt be beyond the norm here, and likely just 3 of his top hits.
He had a tremendous range, some talent. I've been everywhere- i wouldn't be able to read it that fast, let alone recite or sing it. He had humour, like one piece at a time, anger, love and pathos across his catalogue. The Wanderer was powerful, and U2 brought him back like the Pet Shop Boys did with Dusty Springfield. Hurt is spellbinding, and the accompanying video has to be among the best ever.
One of those artists for whom your Top 3 could be a colossal amount of permutations.
Quote from: weareros on October 28, 2025, 10:58:18 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 28, 2025, 09:34:11 AMSunday morning coming down
Such a great song. I'd have picked but saving should songwriter Kris Kristofferson make Austin's list.
The Kristofferson/Cash origin story with the helicopter is a cracker, regardless of how true it is.
Any more for Johnny Cash?
Jackson
Ring of Fire
Folsom Prison Blues
Big River
Jackson
San Quentin
(Cocaine Blues also a cracker)
We are running low on bands for the list
Run your eye over these lot that have been suggested recently. Let me know which ones you want added....
Christy Moore
Take That
Beautiful South
Public Enemy
Chris De Burgh
Waterboys
Leonard Cohen
Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
Kris Kristofferson
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 10, 2025, 07:12:51 PMWe are running low on bands for the list
Run your eye over these lot that have been suggested recently. Let me know which ones you want added....
Christy Moore
Take That
Beautiful South
Public Enemy
Chris De Burgh
Waterboys
Leonard Cohen
Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
Kris Kristofferson
Saw doctors
Depeche Mode?
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 10, 2025, 07:12:51 PMWe are running low on bands for the list
Run your eye over these lot that have been suggested recently. Let me know which ones you want added....
Christy Moore
Take That
Beautiful South
Public Enemy
Chris De Burgh
Waterboys
Leonard Cohen
Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
Kris Kristofferson
Take That or Chris DeBurgh
Aye do de burgh, be shortest one yet 🤓
Or what about Soft Cell, with y'r man David Ball just after dying?
QuoteQuoteWe are running low on bands for the list
Run your eye over these lot that have been suggested recently. Let me know which ones you want added....
Christy Moore
Take That
Beautiful South
Public Enemy
Chris De Burgh
Waterboys
Leonard Cohen
Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
Kris Kristofferson
Take That or Chris DeBurgh
Oh dear
but the people have spoken
so be it....
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 11, 2025, 10:54:16 PMQuoteQuoteWe are running low on bands for the list
Run your eye over these lot that have been suggested recently. Let me know which ones you want added....
Christy Moore
Take That
Beautiful South
Public Enemy
Chris De Burgh
Waterboys
Leonard Cohen
Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
Kris Kristofferson
Take That or Chris DeBurgh
Oh dear
but the people have spoken
so be it....
Chris DeBurgh will be the nail in the coffin.
Dolly some classics
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWe are running low on bands for the list
Run your eye over these lot that have been suggested recently. Let me know which ones you want added....
Christy Moore
Take That
Beautiful South
Public Enemy
Chris De Burgh
Waterboys
Leonard Cohen
Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
Kris Kristofferson
Take That or Chris DeBurgh
Oh dear
but the people have spoken
so be it....
Chris DeBurgh will be the nail in the coffin.
No, I mean Take That ;)
Ok, that'll do for Johnny
Next up.......
Phil Collins
You Can't Hurry Love
In the Air Tonight
...and one other
Can't hurry love
Throwing it all away
Wish it would rain down
*Subject to being reminded of better
Yup
Easy lover
Against all odds
replace bottom two
What can I say, I'm fickle 😜
Easy Lover
Against all odds
Two hearts
In the air tonight... the Cadbury's advertisement with the gorilla on drums was incredible.
Another day in paradise
Easy lover (I suppose)
Claim to fame played at gigs in England and America on the same day.. Live Aid '85.
It's very difficult to look past In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. They'll still be listening to that distinctive pair of songs in 100 years time, before being underwhelmed by the accompanying back catalogue of easy listening schmaltz.
Can we/Can we not include his work with Genesis?
Quote from: Truthsayer on November 19, 2025, 08:00:50 PMIn the air tonight... the Cadbury's advertisement with the gorilla on drums was incredible.
Another day in paradise
Easy lover (I suppose)
Claim to fame played at gigs in England and America on the same day.. Live Aid '85.
You and Phil Collins?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2025, 08:54:51 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on November 19, 2025, 08:00:50 PMIn the air tonight... the Cadbury's advertisement with the gorilla on drums was incredible.
Another day in paradise
Easy lover (I suppose)
Claim to fame played at gigs in England and America on the same day.. Live Aid '85.
You and Phil Collins?
Baloney indeed...
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2025, 08:54:51 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on November 19, 2025, 08:00:50 PMIn the air tonight... the Cadbury's advertisement with the gorilla on drums was incredible.
Another day in paradise
Easy lover (I suppose)
Claim to fame played at gigs in England and America on the same day.. Live Aid '85.
You and Phil Collins?
Shared the plane n all
Concorde
I flew it
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2025, 09:09:09 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2025, 08:54:51 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on November 19, 2025, 08:00:50 PMIn the air tonight... the Cadbury's advertisement with the gorilla on drums was incredible.
Another day in paradise
Easy lover (I suppose)
Claim to fame played at gigs in England and America on the same day.. Live Aid '85.
You and Phil Collins?
Shared the plane n all
Concorde
I flew it
Stephenite shagging Baby Spice in the passenger seat.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 19, 2025, 08:17:44 PMCan we/Can we not include his work with Genesis?
They'd have a fair back catalogue on their own.
So, just Big Phil for now
Unless you want genesis added to the to do list?
Another day in Paradise
Against the odds
In the air tonight.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2025, 09:10:19 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2025, 09:09:09 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2025, 08:54:51 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on November 19, 2025, 08:00:50 PMIn the air tonight... the Cadbury's advertisement with the gorilla on drums was incredible.
Another day in paradise
Easy lover (I suppose)
Claim to fame played at gigs in England and America on the same day.. Live Aid '85.
You and Phil Collins?
Shared the plane n all
Concorde
I flew it
Stephenite shagging Baby Spice in the passenger seat.
Both stories more believable than Laoislad courting Debbie McGee.
The roof is leaking, from the face value album very unlike anything else he is done (I think it's him and a lad on banjo) one of the first Of many songs he did about his multiple divorces
Another Day in Paradise
Against all odds, has half of genesis on backing vocals
One of the most prolific artists of the 80's and a bona fide legend
He liked songs of misery.
QuoteHe liked songs of misery.
Isn't that a U2 album?
In the air tonight.. This song takes me back to a a time when Sonny and Crocket were fighting the good fight in Miami, but the main memory was a 12 hour roller skating night for charity and that song felt as if it was on all night!
Against all odds, cracking song, film never lived up to the song though, considering the stars in it
I wish it would rain down, another classic. what an singer
Others of note
Land of confusion
Sussudio
groovy kind of love
Phil was just on TOTP:1981. No gorilla playing the drums though.
Was a grovey kinda playing.
Quote from: Munchie on November 22, 2025, 10:07:16 PMWas a grovey kinda playing.
In The Air Tonight. The wee captions said the tin of paint in the video was a dig at his wife as the song was about their divorce after she was snagging their painter and decorator ;D
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 10, 2025, 07:12:51 PMWe are running low on bands for the list
Run your eye over these lot that have been suggested recently. Let me know which ones you want added....
Christy Moore
Take That
Beautiful South
Public Enemy
Chris De Burgh
Waterboys
Leonard Cohen
Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
Kris Kristofferson
Beach Boys
OCS
The Stone Roses
Hymns
Christmas songs
Irish language songs
County songs
INXS Round 2
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on November 22, 2025, 10:23:49 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 10, 2025, 07:12:51 PMWe are running low on bands for the list
Run your eye over these lot that have been suggested recently. Let me know which ones you want added....
Christy Moore
Take That
Beautiful South
Public Enemy
Chris De Burgh
Waterboys
Leonard Cohen
Kinks
Duran Duran
The Cure
Van Morrison
Kris Kristofferson
Beach Boys
OCS
Hymns
Christmas songs
Irish language songs
County songs
INXS Round 2
🤣
God loves a trier.
It's avoidance at this stage. He'll be very sorry when one of them dies.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on November 22, 2025, 10:28:31 PMIt's avoidance at this stage. He'll be very sorry when one of them dies.
It's the punters who decide 8)
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 20, 2025, 10:07:52 AMIn the air tonight.. This song takes me back to a a time when Sonny and Crocket were fighting the good fight in Miami, but the main memory was a 12 hour roller skating night for charity and that song felt as if it was on all night!
Against all odds, cracking song, film never lived up to the song though, considering the stars in it
I wish it would rain down, another classic. what an singer
Others of note
Land of confusion
Sussudio
groovy kind of love
Take me home
Don't lose my number
Healing hands
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 22, 2025, 10:12:11 PMQuote from: Munchie on November 22, 2025, 10:07:16 PMWas a grovey kinda playing.
In The Air Tonight. The wee captions said the tin of paint in the video was a dig at his wife as the song was about their divorce after she was snagging their painter and decorator ;D
The trivia on this stuff is class Tony
Jimmy Somerville did backing to fine young cannibals suspicious minds was tonight's highlight so far 🤭
Footnote - would've been a good time to do stone roses
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 22, 2025, 10:12:11 PMQuote from: Munchie on November 22, 2025, 10:07:16 PMWas a grovey kinda playing.
In The Air Tonight. The wee captions said the tin of paint in the video was a dig at his wife as the song was about their divorce after she was snagging their painter and decorator ;D
In the air tonight I always thought was very overrated. Sounds like he's singing through a closed window or in a phone box. I do enjoy the air drumming when it arrives, but it's far from his best work.
Any more for Big Phil?
I wish it would rain
One more night
Two hearts
He has some cracking songs has Phil
Quote from: Taylor on November 28, 2025, 03:46:44 PMI wish it would rain
One more night
Two hearts
He has some cracking songs has Phil
Two hearts very under rated tune!
A Groovy Kind of Love (Mindbenders cover)
I wish it would rain down
You can't hurry love
Didn't South Park do an episode where they took the piss out of him?
In the air tonight
Against all odds
Easy Lover
I think you've finally killed this thread Austin..
QuoteI think you've finally killed this thread Austin..
Not a tall! ;)
sure people have other things on their mind lately.
Come January, they'll need this to fill the long dark days. You'll see ......
anyway, any more Phil?
Or shall we move on?
Christmas songs
If already done just blame me old age
Or do de burgh or OCS for the bants
Quote from: Capt Pat on November 28, 2025, 07:35:00 PMIn the air tonight
Against all odds
Easy Lover
Leaving Me Is Easy, don't hear it played much now on the airwaves.
Christmas songs has been done before although it was that popular that you could probably run it again.....
I'd suggest The Clash
QuoteChristmas songs has been done before although it was that popular that you could probably run it again.....
I'd suggest The Clash
The Clash is on the to-do list.
According to the list , Christmas songs haven't been done. At least, not on this thread.
so, given the time of year , how about skipping to the top of the list , and doing them now?
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 08, 2025, 07:22:17 PMQuoteChristmas songs has been done before although it was that popular that you could probably run it again.....
I'd suggest The Clash
The Clash is on the to-do list.
According to the list , Christmas songs haven't been done. At least, not on this thread.
so, given the time of year , how about skipping to the top of the list , and doing them now?
Would be a proud moment for jibbajabba
Deffo would be in my top three days on here 😜
Chuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run
The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping
Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas
It'll be different tomorrow.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 08, 2025, 10:22:07 PMChuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run
The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping
Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas
It'll be different tomorrow.
Oh, we're doing this?...
Slot v Salah
Now its Austin v tony
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 08, 2025, 11:00:36 PMQuote from: Tony Baloney on December 08, 2025, 10:22:07 PMChuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run
The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping
Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas
It'll be different tomorrow.
Oh, we're doing this?...
In the words of Noddy Holder... It's Christmas!!!
I know I started this but you could maybe do one more band then do Christmas a tad closer to the big guys actual birthday 🤓🤝
War Is Over... John Lennon
Fairytale of New York.. The Pogues & Kirsty
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.. Bruce Springsteen
Ach, sure it's nearly Christmas. So we'll go with this
No ill feeling at all towards that wee bollix Tony ;D
Pogues and Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of new York
Wham - Last Christmas
East 17 - Stay another day
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on December 08, 2025, 11:57:02 PMI know I started this but you could maybe do one more band then do Christmas a tad closer to the big guys actual birthday 🤓🤝
Too late. The damage is done.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2025, 12:20:02 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on December 08, 2025, 11:57:02 PMI know I started this but you could maybe do one more band then do Christmas a tad closer to the big guys actual birthday 🤓🤝
Too late. The damage is done.
Didn't we do this already?
Yeah, but we're doing it again apparently. I think Fairytale won last time. Mine:
Fairyrale - Pogues
Baby please come home - u2 version
Donna & Blitzen - Badly Drawn Boy
Bryan Adams - Christmas Time.
Chris de burgh - A spaceman came travelling
David Essex - Only a winters tale.
Special mention to Leona Lewis - One more sleep.
Quote from: Ronnie on December 09, 2025, 08:00:18 AMYeah, but we're doing it again apparently. I think Fairytale won last time. Mine:
Fairyrale - Pogues
"Fairytale of New York" is undoubtedly a very good song, but has become completely hackneyed. Sadly.
The first three that came to mind - a couple of wilfully obscure ones, but fun nonetheless.
1. "Stuff The Turkey" by Alien Sex Fiend
2. "Happy Birthday Pigface Christus" by Current 93
3. "O Come O Come Emmanuel" by Tarja
Quote from: Puckoon on December 09, 2025, 12:26:01 AMQuote from: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2025, 12:20:02 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on December 08, 2025, 11:57:02 PMI know I started this but you could maybe do one more band then do Christmas a tad closer to the big guys actual birthday 🤓🤝
Too late. The damage is done.
Didn't we do this already?
It's Christmas every year for as long as you get to hang around for it. Although I may have shot out of the trap too early on this one. 🙄
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2025, 09:10:25 AMQuote from: Puckoon on December 09, 2025, 12:26:01 AMQuote from: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2025, 12:20:02 AMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on December 08, 2025, 11:57:02 PMI know I started this but you could maybe do one more band then do Christmas a tad closer to the big guys actual birthday 🤓🤝
Too late. The damage is done.
Didn't we do this already?
It's Christmas every year for as long as you get to hang around for it. Although I may have shot out of the trap too early on this one. 🙄
Yeah you wana take a good look at yourself Tony
Take the Xmas period as a time to reflect
Driving home for Christmas - Chris Rea
I was born on Christmas Day - Saint Etienne
Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano
Quote from: seafoid on December 09, 2025, 11:07:45 AMDriving home for Christmas - Chris Rea
I was born on Christmas Day - Saint Etienne
Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano
Sarah Cracknell is a blast from the past. What a babe.
Elmo and Patsy's - Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.
Greg Lake - I believe in father Christmas
Mistress for Christmas - AC/DC
Worked in Dunnes Stores for a stint once upon a while ago, and there used to be songs played on a loop that to this day nearly bring on a rash if I hear even one line. I always feel the height of sympathy for retail staff this time of year. I always reckoned I'd convert to Judaism or Islam each December and January if I was still there.
Fairytale is in a spot of its own, provided I can avoid overexposure- even it has a threshold.
Fairytale of New York
I believe in Father Christmas
When a child is born
Honorable mentions to Stop the Cavalry and 2000 miles.
I cannot drop one, so here's four:
- 2000 miles - The Pretenders
- Christmas Time - The Darkness
- Simply having a wonderful Christmas time - Paul McCartney
- Sleigh Ride - The Ronettes
"It's the most wondertime time of the year" by Andy Williams was never my favourite but it has been absolutely ruined by a Holiday company. Barstewards.
Joni Mitchell - River
Paul McCartney - The Frog Chorus
Run DMC - Christmas in Hollis
Honourable mention to De Burgh for Spaceman came travelling, smashing tune to join in with in the shopping centre and embarrass the kids. Dishonourable mention to Springsteen for Santa Claus is coming to town, what was he thinking.
The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping
Mariah
Queen - Thank God
Quote from: BigGreenField on December 09, 2025, 08:47:14 PMJoni Mitchell - River
Paul McCartney - The Frog Chorus
Run DMC - Christmas in Hollis
Honourable mention to De Burgh for Spaceman came travelling, smashing tune to join in with in the shopping centre and embarrass the kids. Dishonourable mention to Springsteen for Santa Claus is coming to town, what was he thinking.
He wasn't. That was brutal
The Jackson 5 version is ear-piercingly brutal as well .
Quote from: BigGreenField on December 09, 2025, 08:47:14 PMHonourable mention to De Burgh for Spaceman came travelling, smashing tune to join in with in the shopping centre and embarrass the kids.
I like this version of the song and more aesthetically pleasing than De Burgh.
Fairytale of New York
War is over -John Lennon
Drummer boy/ bing
let it snow bing / dean Martin
I'm a bit of a bah humbug on Christmas songs - same stuff, different year.
Driving Home for Christmas by Chris Rea is the GOAT though.
Merry Christmas - Ed Sheeran/Elton John
Sleigh Ride - The Ronettes
Only You - Flying Pickets, (reminds me of Christmas anyways)
Fairytale obviously number 1- outside of that I like Chris De Burgh- spaceman, Chris Rea driving home for Vhristmas.
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 09, 2025, 09:08:11 PMQuote from: BigGreenField on December 09, 2025, 08:47:14 PMJoni Mitchell - River
Paul McCartney - The Frog Chorus
Run DMC - Christmas in Hollis
Honourable mention to De Burgh for Spaceman came travelling, smashing tune to join in with in the shopping centre and embarrass the kids. Dishonourable mention to Springsteen for Santa Claus is coming to town, what was he thinking.
He wasn't. That was brutal
The Jackson 5 version is ear-piercingly brutal as well .
Springsteen's version is brilliant! Even if it owes a heavy debt to Phil Spector.
Speaking of whom...
Darlene Love's "Christmas, Baby Please Come Home" is always a highlight each year
I'd throw in Nat King Cole's "Oh Holy Night" (and his "The Christmas Song" goes without saying).
Wizzard's "I wish it could be Christmas every day" never gets old.
Quote from: In hiding on December 10, 2025, 11:05:15 AMMerry Christmas - Ed Sheeran/Elton John
Sleigh Ride - The Ronettes
Only You - Flying Pickets, (reminds me of Christmas anyways)
Decent shout on Only You, if we're going there I'll fire Mull of Kintyre into the ring
3 recordings from 70s
I do consider Arthur McBride (the Paul Brady version) a great Christmas song
Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
Wizard - Wish it could be Christmas everyday
Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
Stop the Calvary
David Essex - Winters Take
I don't care. Shoot me
QuoteQuoteQuoteJoni Mitchell - River
Paul McCartney - The Frog Chorus
Run DMC - Christmas in Hollis
Honourable mention to De Burgh for Spaceman came travelling, smashing tune to join in with in the shopping centre and embarrass the kids. Dishonourable mention to Springsteen for Santa Claus is coming to town, what was he thinking.
He wasn't. That was brutal
The Jackson 5 version is ear-piercingly brutal as well .
Springsteen's version is brilliant! Even if it owes a heavy debt to Phil Spector.
Speaking of whom...
Darlene Love's "Christmas, Baby Please Come Home" is always a highlight each year
I'd throw in Nat King Cole's "Oh Holy Night" (and his "The Christmas Song" goes without saying).
Wizzard's "I wish it could be Christmas every day" never gets old.
I'm just not a Springsteen fan , so most stuff he does is brutal to me
hard not to like classics like
Brenda Lee - rockin around the Xmas tree
Bobby Helms - jingle bell rock
Chuck berry - run run rudolph
ronettes - sleigh ride
Anyone's old folks fire on the Jim Reeves Xmas album back in day?
Some memories there tbh
Senor Santa Claus. And the rest 🤓
Also a fan of Santa Claus... Springsteen - tho anything he touches turns to gold.
Drummer Boy ... Bing Crosby & Bowie a classic
Underrated: 2 Become 1 by the Spice Girls. Always reminds me of Christmas, and I always liked it. I'm not ashamed of this.
Stay Another Day by East 17. Couldn't bate it.
In the classics, I'm fond of Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade, Winter's Tale by David Essex, and Stop the Cavalry by Jona Lewie.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 10, 2025, 07:33:49 PMUnderrated: 2 Become 1 by the Spice Girls. Always reminds me of Christmas, and I always liked it. I'm not ashamed of this.
Stay Another Day by East 17. Couldn't bate it.
In the classics, I'm fond of Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade, Winter's Tale by David Essex, and Stop the Cavalry by Jona Lewie.
Now that's the definition of a guilty pleasure
Quote from: Ronnie on December 10, 2025, 09:42:46 PMQuote from: Eamonnca1 on December 10, 2025, 07:33:49 PMUnderrated: 2 Become 1 by the Spice Girls. Always reminds me of Christmas, and I always liked it. I'm not ashamed of this.
Stay Another Day by East 17. Couldn't bate it.
In the classics, I'm fond of Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade, Winter's Tale by David Essex, and Stop the Cavalry by Jona Lewie.
Now that's the definition of a guilty pleasure
I'm still shouting for the SPICE girls to go on Austin's List. That's a cracking tune.
Wizard- I Wish It Could Be Christmuss Everyday
Slade - Merry Xmas Everyone
Darlene Love - All Alone On Christmas
- Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas
- Kate Bush - December Will Be Magic Again
- Steeleye Span - Gaudete
Heard Shaky yesterday. Jesus, it's hard not to like that one, cheesy or not
Got me thinking , was Shaky the inventor of the Christmas jumper?