Since we were talking synth music, HERE is one of the better ones I remember.
Now for a gazillion points (point value 1 gazzilionth of one cent) who was the band? And what made this song special in the recorded music field? Special, not unique, as I'm sure it has happend other times, but not often.
The band was Manfred Mann's Earth Band (the 70's version of 60's group Manfred Mann, famous for "Do Wah Ditty" and "The Mighty Quinn") What made this song special? I dunno.
Yes, the song was written by Bruce Springsteen or, as I like to call him, B.S. (don't like him, can you tell? :) )
What was unusual and again, not unique, is that MM had a BIG hit with the song before B.S. ever recorded it. He didn't record it himself till sometime in the 80's I believe. And his version wasn't much of a hit. If you heard it, and were a fan of MM's version, you would understand why.
In other words, B.S. covered his own song.
Rick
Oh, and yeah, hiway got the "kiss this guy" reference!
What was unusual and again, not unique, is that MM had a BIG hit with the song before B.S. ever recorded it. He didn't record it himself till sometime in the 80's I believe
Rick, I hate to disagree with you, but disagree I must. Actually B.S.'s flop was recorded in 1973 as the 1st track on his 1st album and MM's hit was in 1976.
Rick, I hate to disagree with you, but disagree I must. Actually B.S.'s flop was recorded in 1973 as the 1st track on his 1st album and MM's hit was in 1976.
Bruce re-released it then, in the 80's. If it flopped in 72, maybe that's why I never heard of him doing it till the 80's. :)
But I think it was 77 when MM released thier version (although I could be wrong once again...getting old and forgetful I guess!) :(
Never heard Neil do it. Like I said, it happens, just not often. But hey, George, you taught me something new! Didn't know anyone else ever did that song!
Wanted to add...that's Amazing!
OK, you had to follow the Amazing Sea Monkeys On Mars thread to get that. :) Tom Strange, you still looking here? :)
I can't play yet but did quickly read and what a fun day here. :)
Welcome back Cowgirl. And I thought of you today when a friend and I went to a local Western store and they had awesome blouses that said Cowgirl on them. No lie this place was like going into Christmas. I fell in love with these deep purple boots...OMG...but 179.00 is too deep purple for my pocket book. (sigh)
I was in elementary school when this series first ran on TV. I appreciated it a whole lot more in my adult years watching it in re-runs. I'd hear the theme and feel a smile coming across my face... even if I weren't actually visibly smiling. Click HERE! Am I not the only one not smiling today when I hear that?? Man....
And I love that misread lyrics thing y'all had going on. I remember not understanding what the Doors were saying when they said And our love become a funeral pyre. I thought pyre was fire which made no sense to me I recall.
Moon Girl you're pretty sharp.
And Rick if you play that song I asked you to please warn me before I click on it cause I don't want to cry just anywhere ya know.
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Yeah, but only cause there was a bad moon on the rise that night. :)
And welcome to the thread Ken!
How bout this one...Scuse me while I kiss this guy.
And thanks moony, but I may be in error about Arp v Moog. Going to have to check and see.
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Hey Rick, thanks for the clue. I should have known that one. I think I might even have CCR somewhere around here.
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Since we were talking synth music, HERE is one of the better ones I remember.
Now for a gazillion points (point value 1 gazzilionth of one cent) who was the band? And what made this song special in the recorded music field? Special, not unique, as I'm sure it has happend other times, but not often.
Rick
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I was in a purple haze when I thought he excused himself to kiss the guy
'blinded by the light' was by manfred mann I think. I don't recall what made it special , so I'm out a zillion points.
I always thought he was 'wrapped up like a doush in the middle of the night'
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The band was Manfred Mann's Earth Band (the 70's version of 60's group Manfred Mann, famous for "Do Wah Ditty" and "The Mighty Quinn") What made this song special? I dunno.
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moony3424
Are you referring that it was written by Bruce Springsteen and was his only #1 single as a songwriter?
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Moony wins the prize!
Well, almost!
Yes, the song was written by Bruce Springsteen or, as I like to call him, B.S. (don't like him, can you tell? :) )
What was unusual and again, not unique, is that MM had a BIG hit with the song before B.S. ever recorded it. He didn't record it himself till sometime in the 80's I believe. And his version wasn't much of a hit. If you heard it, and were a fan of MM's version, you would understand why.
In other words, B.S. covered his own song.
Rick
Oh, and yeah, hiway got the "kiss this guy" reference!
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Rick, I hate to disagree with you, but disagree I must. Actually B.S.'s flop was recorded in 1973 as the 1st track on his 1st album and MM's hit was in 1976.
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Bruce re-released it then, in the 80's. If it flopped in 72, maybe that's why I never heard of him doing it till the 80's. :)
But I think it was 77 when MM released thier version (although I could be wrong once again...getting old and forgetful I guess!) :(
Rick
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GeorgeStGeorge
Neil Diamond recorded his hit "I'm a Believer" after the Monkees, if I remember correctly.
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Never heard Neil do it. Like I said, it happens, just not often. But hey, George, you taught me something new! Didn't know anyone else ever did that song!
Wanted to add...that's Amazing!
OK, you had to follow the Amazing Sea Monkeys On Mars thread to get that. :) Tom Strange, you still looking here? :)
Rick
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I can't play yet but did quickly read and what a fun day here. :)
Welcome back Cowgirl. And I thought of you today when a friend and I went to a local Western store and they had awesome blouses that said Cowgirl on them. No lie this place was like going into Christmas. I fell in love with these deep purple boots...OMG...but 179.00 is too deep purple for my pocket book. (sigh)
Back in a bit.
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Thanks, Rick. :)
Both of these lyrics were features in some comedy type of thing recently (within the last 5 yrs)
Up untill that time, my wife really thought the lyrics were bathroom on the right.
There were some others who thought this too, so I was wondering if anyone here did and if they would admit to it.
In fact, a google search yielded some websights for misheard lyrics. Sort of cool.
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moony3424
I remember that one. I also remember that Anne Murray did Daydream Believer after the Monkees.
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I was in elementary school when this series first ran on TV. I appreciated it a whole lot more in my adult years watching it in re-runs. I'd hear the theme and feel a smile coming across my face... even if I weren't actually visibly smiling. Click HERE! Am I not the only one not smiling today when I hear that?? Man....
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Sudo,
That has to be one of the Coolest songs for TV.
:biglaugh:
I always thought it consisted of whisteling and bass, but I could hear the guitar very distinctly on the download.
Very nice, indeed.
Yes, I'm smiling.
Ken
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ChattyKathy
Um, I'm kinda late in returning. I'll listen to y'alls links in a few but wanted to say mornin' to ya!
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GeorgeStGeorge
Sudo,
With the pasing of Don Knotts, that song has been heard quite a bit lately. What a fine show. Times were simpler then.
George
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hiway29
Times may have been simpler, but one good Barney Fyfe episode was worth more than an entire season of today's sit coms.
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Great tunes y'all.
And I love that misread lyrics thing y'all had going on. I remember not understanding what the Doors were saying when they said And our love become a funeral pyre. I thought pyre was fire which made no sense to me I recall.
Moon Girl you're pretty sharp.
And Rick if you play that song I asked you to please warn me before I click on it cause I don't want to cry just anywhere ya know.
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George Aar
Cathy,
If you like the misheard lyrics thingy, try out this site:
http://www.kissthisguy.com/#
I particularly like the John Denver one (Country Roads)...
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ChattyKathy
Geo,
Hi buddy! I'll try that tonight. I'm pressed for time right now and should return to work. As much as I honestly would prefer not to. :)
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GeorgeStGeorge
Right. But Anne Murray didn't write "Daydream Believer." Neil Diamond did write "I'm a Believer."
George
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This is for Paw!
wav or mp3
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