You're right Jim, the reference to the hall of fame list was just a personal dig that I now regret using. I shouldn't have strayed from my original "sense of humor" point and perhaps I was just misreading arrogance in the replys. (I KNEW I shouldn't have posted that "Redneck" list) ; )
Touchy, touchy, touchy. I'm sorry, it's just that most people I know have a sense of humor. I never meant to make fun at your not understanding "Shakey Fifes". The only reason MY humor kicked in on your suggestion of "Fifes" was I immediately thought of a band of heavy metal Flute players.
As for your suggestion of adding my own version of your list... my lists always include more than "ONE" item. You keep working at keeping your name at the top of the "Hall of Fame" list and I'll make a point of staying off your high ground.
My apologies to the other members if I've crossed the line in this post.
I could start out with a "swoosh, right over your head" but that would be cruel. So I guess I better explain this whole Barney Fife thing. I thought you were comparing all your lists that start as FIFE003, FIFE005 and so forth with the humor in having a made-up band named "FIFE" (your words).
Anybody that's seen Don Knotts in action (on the Griffith show or in movies like "The Shakiest Gun In The West" knows that shaking nervousness is part of his comedic style. Hense my better suggestion (in my opine) of a band named "The Shakey Fifes".
Actually, I once heard of a band in the '80's that went by that name, (Detroit). My comment about Barney the dinosaur was made because I thought you were in on the joke. Sorry for making that assumption.
In the "Real Musicians" catagory, Pearl Jam doing "Alive" was always one of my favorites. The show where Simon & Garfunkle reunited was also great. An R.E.M. performance stands out too, although I've forgotten the name of the song.
In the "Musical Skits That Were So Bad They Were Great Department", Lily Tomlin doing "St. James Infirmary" with the SNL back-up band dressed as nurses and John Belushi playing Beethoven discovering Ray Charles, "What I'd Say?" are branded in my brain.
Actually it was "Losing My Religion". While I'm here... I would vote the Rolling Stones performance of "Start Me Up" as the worst I ever saw. They had just came off tour and Jaggers voice was in shreds. It was embarrassing.
Go ahead, be clinical. I've always been interesting in figuring out how the sadness and/or beauty of a song is driven - by the lyrics, the musicianship, the combination of both or perhaps just the sincerity of the vocalist.
I know it's pretty hard to dissect songs that way, but I for one would be interested if you wanted to try a few off your list.
For me, a couple of older tunes that may be off your radar screen have always amazed me - the piano on Ray Charles "Worried Mind" and Ry Cooders guitar on "Feelin' Bad Blues". To me, it's mostly the musician becoming one with his instrument that brings the tears. Vocalists included.
Sister Ray - Velvet Underground - 17:00
I Heard It Trough The Grapevine - CCR - 11:05
Jungle Land - Springsteen - 9:33
Free Bird - Skynyrd - 9:08
Cortez The Killer - Neil Young - 7:29
You Can't Always Get What You Want - Stones - 7:28
Hey Jude - Beatles - 7:06
and an old favorite of mine (and the longest song I can think of)...
Alice's Restaurant Massacre by Arlo Guthrie at 18:30
I sorta got the spooks at making suggestions right now, but have you heard the old Neil Diamond song "Solitary Man". I used to love the horns in that.
jukejoint - I'm only obscure cos I'm old.
You're right Jim, the reference to the hall of fame list was just a personal dig that I now regret using. I shouldn't have strayed from my original "sense of humor" point and perhaps I was just misreading arrogance in the replys. (I KNEW I shouldn't have posted that "Redneck" list) ; )
Please, no more responses on this topic.
Touchy, touchy, touchy. I'm sorry, it's just that most people I know have a sense of humor. I never meant to make fun at your not understanding "Shakey Fifes". The only reason MY humor kicked in on your suggestion of "Fifes" was I immediately thought of a band of heavy metal Flute players.
As for your suggestion of adding my own version of your list... my lists always include more than "ONE" item. You keep working at keeping your name at the top of the "Hall of Fame" list and I'll make a point of staying off your high ground.
My apologies to the other members if I've crossed the line in this post.
I could start out with a "swoosh, right over your head" but that would be cruel. So I guess I better explain this whole Barney Fife thing. I thought you were comparing all your lists that start as FIFE003, FIFE005 and so forth with the humor in having a made-up band named "FIFE" (your words).
Anybody that's seen Don Knotts in action (on the Griffith show or in movies like "The Shakiest Gun In The West" knows that shaking nervousness is part of his comedic style. Hense my better suggestion (in my opine) of a band named "The Shakey Fifes".
Actually, I once heard of a band in the '80's that went by that name, (Detroit). My comment about Barney the dinosaur was made because I thought you were in on the joke. Sorry for making that assumption.
Oh, you must have meant Barney the Purple Dinosaur.
OK, I'll stop now.
"Shakey Fifes"?
In the "Real Musicians" catagory, Pearl Jam doing "Alive" was always one of my favorites. The show where Simon & Garfunkle reunited was also great. An R.E.M. performance stands out too, although I've forgotten the name of the song.
In the "Musical Skits That Were So Bad They Were Great Department", Lily Tomlin doing "St. James Infirmary" with the SNL back-up band dressed as nurses and John Belushi playing Beethoven discovering Ray Charles, "What I'd Say?" are branded in my brain.
Actually it was "Losing My Religion". While I'm here... I would vote the Rolling Stones performance of "Start Me Up" as the worst I ever saw. They had just came off tour and Jaggers voice was in shreds. It was embarrassing.
Excellent! Hang that Doctorate of Musicology on your wall proudly.
Go ahead, be clinical. I've always been interesting in figuring out how the sadness and/or beauty of a song is driven - by the lyrics, the musicianship, the combination of both or perhaps just the sincerity of the vocalist.
I know it's pretty hard to dissect songs that way, but I for one would be interested if you wanted to try a few off your list.
For me, a couple of older tunes that may be off your radar screen have always amazed me - the piano on Ray Charles "Worried Mind" and Ry Cooders guitar on "Feelin' Bad Blues". To me, it's mostly the musician becoming one with his instrument that brings the tears. Vocalists included.
Oops, Meant Dead Kennedys.
What, no "Butt Hole Surfers" or "Dead Presidents"? The MC5 ("Motor City Five") is a great choice.
Bummer for number 11.
Just to add a few...
Sister Ray - Velvet Underground - 17:00
I Heard It Trough The Grapevine - CCR - 11:05
Jungle Land - Springsteen - 9:33
Free Bird - Skynyrd - 9:08
Cortez The Killer - Neil Young - 7:29
You Can't Always Get What You Want - Stones - 7:28
Hey Jude - Beatles - 7:06
and an old favorite of mine (and the longest song I can think of)...
Alice's Restaurant Massacre by Arlo Guthrie at 18:30
On the assumption that you are NOT related... were you aware the Human Leagues "Dare" was the last record that Lester Bangs listened to?