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     Dave Moderator Username: Dave Post Number: 5203 Registered: 4-1998  |
Paul can do no wrong. He could be in a Dunkin Donuts commercial and I'd enjoy it. | |||
| sbenois Citizen Username: Sbenois Post Number: 13137 Registered: 10-2001  |
Oh yeah? Did you ever listen to McCartney II? YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECHHHHHHHHHHHHHH | |||
| dytunck Citizen Username: Dytunck Post Number: 247 Registered: 3-2001 |
From McCartney II Summer's Day Song One of These Days Waterfalls Coming Up 3 sweet songs with gorgeous melodies. One catchy pop song (Live version was better.... shoulda done it at the Super Bowl) The rest of the album? YYYEEEEEECCCCHHHHHHHHHHH | |||
| sbenois Citizen Username: Sbenois Post Number: 13141 Registered: 10-2001 |
Every one of those songs sucks beyond any description. The only song slightly worth a listen is Nobody Knows because it reminds me of Monkberry Moon Delight. The only other album by a major sixties artist that is worse than this complete piece of excrement is Neil Young's Trans "album". | |||
| Ukealalio Citizen Username: Ukealalio Post Number: 1820 Registered: 6-2003 |
Trans is not one of my favorites but Young recorded that to try and convey the frustrations and challenges of communicating with one of his sons who has an extreme case of cerebral palsey (I believe 2 of his kids have CP). Maybe not a musical home run but certainly an honest worthwhile effort. | |||
| sbenois Citizen Username: Sbenois Post Number: 13143 Registered: 10-2001 |
I know the intent behind it but I can't get over it. I went to the Nassau Coliseum in 1983(?) to see him and all he did was his Trans stuff. It was torture. I wanted Hey Hey My My. Ugh. | |||
| dytunck Citizen Username: Dytunck Post Number: 248 Registered: 3-2001 |
Nonsense Sbenois | |||
| Soda Supporter Username: Soda Post Number: 2535 Registered: 5-2001  |
It's typical dumb bouncy pop, but I like it:
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| ML Supporter Username: Ml1 Post Number: 2260 Registered: 5-2002  |
That's the live version of course. On the studio version of Coming Up, Paul sounds like he's sucking helium. RE: bad albums by great groups -- "Face Dances" by The Who is pretty putrid. | |||
| buzzsaw Citizen Username: Buzzsaw Post Number: 1604 Registered: 5-2001  |
let's not forget dirty work by the stones. | |||
| ML Supporter Username: Ml1 Post Number: 2262 Registered: 5-2002 |
"Human Touch" by Springsteen | |||
| Ukealalio Citizen Username: Ukealalio Post Number: 1821 Registered: 6-2003 |
Metal Machine Music-Lou Reed Yea I know, Lou can claim that it was the 1st industrial techno recording but you just knew it was a huge FU to his record company. | |||
| Sgt. Pepper Citizen Username: Jjkatz Post Number: 652 Registered: 12-2003  |
The video for "Coming Up" is great. Most of the rest of the album is pretty bad. I liked "Sample & Hold" from the Trans album. Neil is Neil; he does what he is interested in doing and doesn't worry about the critics. Even when I don't like the music, I admire his integrity. | |||
| Mark Fuhrman Citizen Username: Mfpark Post Number: 1262 Registered: 9-2001  |
Neil sure is Neil. Saw a show in Madison, WI in 1989 where he did only his greatest hits for two sets--gave the crowd exactly what they wanted. Then, after an encore (Heart of Gold into Down by the River), lots of us noticed the Roadies had not started breaking down the stage or sound equipment. About half the crowd hung around and soon a "new" band burst onto the stage to play hard rock for another 2 sets--none other than Neil in his Hard Rock persona--black leather suit, shades, pure rock 'n roll. What did he call himself--the Flaming Pinks? Anyhow, it felt like the greatest hits stuff was his way of saying--here, let's get over this and then get on with the real music he was into at that time. The rock set cooked! | |||
| Sgt. Pepper Citizen Username: Jjkatz Post Number: 654 Registered: 12-2003 |
Hi Mark: I got the same feeling when I saw Ray Davies in Englewood a few years ago. He was taking his "Storytellers" show on the road. A lot of narrative with some songs mixed in. He opened the show with "Lola," which had absolutely nothing to do with the concept of his show. Clearly he was doing it just so he wouldn't be interrupted all night with people shouting out requests for the song. | |||
| Chalmers Citizen Username: Chalmers Post Number: 107 Registered: 3-2003 |
To answer a question from before, Paul did the show gratis, in exchange for the massive publicity. The "Get Back" story reminds me of Randy Newman's "Short People." While the irony seems obvious, a large number of diminutive folks didn't get the joke and angrily protested. As the flap got bigger, Newman cracks that the song started to reflect his true sentiments. | |||
| ken (the other one) Citizen Username: Ken Post Number: 227 Registered: 5-2001  |
They just reported on ET that Paul got 3 mil for the 12 minutes... | |||
| apm Citizen Username: Apm Post Number: 224 Registered: 5-2001 |
Hank- Yes, it was sister Jane that dated Jack P. You still owe me that tape of the Beatle covers. My brother used to play with Jack professionally all the time. I would love to hear it. And Sbenois- I can't hear a thing on the bootleg CD from the rooftop concert!! | |||
| sbenois Citizen Username: Sbenois Post Number: 13160 Registered: 10-2001 |
What do you mean? There's no sound at all? I listened to it before I gave it to Mem. | |||
| sbenois Citizen Username: Sbenois Post Number: 13161 Registered: 10-2001 |
What do you mean? There's no sound at all? I listened to it before I gave it to Mem. |
