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Post by luxexterior on Aug 12, 2021 18:01:56 GMT
Deep Track of the Day #172 - 8/11/21 Steppenwolf – “Foggy Mental Breakdown” from Steppenwolf 7 George Biondi's vocals blend very well with John Kay's on this great little track from Steppenwolf 7. The album didn't have any breakout tracks like their earlier work, but it is still quality. Born to Be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride, and The Pusher are all classic and enduring tracks for a reason, but I have a special place in my heart for this album, and I like this song in particular. Also, in relistening to their catalogue when I was choosing tracks, I saw that their song Rock Me was actually a hit at the time of its release, but it has faded away, and The Pusher never charted but gets airplay to this day. It just goes to show that there are many ways to define what a "hit" is. Yeah this is a great album that I had actually forgotten I own. Not played since god knows when! Going to dig it out now & give it a spin! Thanks.
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Post by The Ocean on Aug 13, 2021 0:36:27 GMT
Deep Track of the Day #173 - 8/12/21 Clifford Brown & Max Roach Quintet – “The Blues Walk” from Clifford Brown & Max Roach (1955 reissue)
Clifford Brown is a big deal to Delawarians. Ask one. He towers over Wilmington's musical history more than any figure (sorry, George Thorogood). Wilmington has the yearly Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, a free weekend-long concert series with multiple performances. He was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident in his 20's, yet he produced a prolific body of work comparative to his short life.
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Post by sirrastus on Aug 13, 2021 3:10:18 GMT
Two master musicians-my friend Bob who was a good drummer loved Roach.Brown is aces too.
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Post by The Ocean on Aug 13, 2021 12:31:32 GMT
Two master musicians-my friend Bob who was a good drummer loved Roach.Brown is aces too. I actually live on the same block where his house used to be, on Clifford Brown Walk. It's a pocket park now since his old house is gone. I have all of his studio records in a 9 or so disc compilation (it isnt one album per disk though, which annoys me, as they just filled each CD with what would fit on them to keep the number of disks down). He was such an incredible player. While nobody gets out of life alive, to die in one's youth is so especially tragic.
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Post by sirrastus on Aug 13, 2021 21:21:25 GMT
The great Jackie Wilson doing Danny Boy on Shindig:
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Post by The Ocean on Aug 14, 2021 0:58:12 GMT
Deep Track of the Day #174 - 8/13/21 The Hollies – “You Know the Score” from Distant Light
The Hollies are a well-known band for sure, but I think they should be in the same league of The Beatles, Queen, The Beach Boys, etc., as far as their powerful harmonies go. They have a large number of lesser-known gems that deserved to be bigger hits, but You Know The Score is the one I'm choosing because of its structure, like one song sandwiched between the beginning and the end of another song, both of which are beautiful in different ways. One louder, one softer, both beautiful. For a lot of people who are less familiar with The Hollies, they've surely heard Long Cool Woman, but there is a treasure trove of great music waiting for you if you dig deeper into their discography.
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Post by sirrastus on Aug 14, 2021 1:06:19 GMT
Their harmonies especially when Nash was there were as good as anybodys so was their great output of hit singles.This is a nice cut.Poppy,crunchy and a bit of psychedelic.
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Post by The Ocean on Aug 14, 2021 22:54:32 GMT
Deep Track of the Day #175 - 8/14/21 Megan Thee Stallion – “Crying in the Car” from Suga (EP)
Defiant strength in the face of, in spite of, or because of past wrongs is inspirational to those who have let the world knock them down. The imagery of the lyrics of tears turning to ice on her arms is quite poignant. Lots of songs are written about hardship or wrongs being done, but too few, comparatively, are made about finding the strength in yourself to move forward.
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Post by The Ocean on Aug 16, 2021 3:13:19 GMT
Deep Track of the Day #176 - 8/15/21 Nena – “Du Kennst die Liebe Nicht” from Feuer und Flamme
Nena's Feuer und Flamme album was released in both German and English at the height of her international fame, but the English version of this song is less a translation and more a total rewrite based on a similar theme.
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Post by sirrastus on Aug 16, 2021 3:22:31 GMT
Deep Track of the Day #176 - 8/15/21 Nena – “Du Kennst die Liebe Nicht” from Feuer und Flamme Nena's Feuer und Flamme album was released in both German and English at the height of her international fame, but the English version of this song is less a translation and more a total rewrite based on a similar theme. I bought the Luftballoons single.Cool tune.
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Post by sirrastus on Aug 16, 2021 3:24:08 GMT
Wouldn't call this a rarity but far from the songs they are best remembered for.This one BTW is my fave:
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Post by The Ocean on Aug 16, 2021 6:57:24 GMT
Wouldn't call this a rarity but far from the songs they are best remembered for.This one BTW is my fave: I love Squeeze so much
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Post by The Ocean on Aug 17, 2021 0:06:16 GMT
Deep Track of the Day #177 - 8/16/21 Albert King – “I Almost Lost My Mind” from Born Under a Bad Sign
Legendary blues guitar southpaw Albert King barely plays any guitar during this song. Primarily a slow piano blues number, most of what would usually be some lead guitar flourishes in between lines being performed by a flute. Of course, there is indeed a guitar solo, but it is brief and reserved. This one is all about the feeling.
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Post by sirrastus on Aug 17, 2021 0:12:57 GMT
Cool version-he sorta sounds like Brook Benton.Ivory Joe Hunter has the classic version of this tune.He did it in '50 but remade it as a bluesy rocker years later as Since I Met You Baby.
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Post by The Ocean on Aug 18, 2021 0:55:44 GMT
Deep Track of the Day #178 - 8/17/21 A Flock of Seagulls – “Telecommunication” from A Flock of Seagulls
This is my favorite song from A Flock of Seagulls' blockbuster debut album. It spawned loveable hits such as Space Age Love Song and I Ran, but Telecommunication is such an explosive little song.
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