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WildcatfaninOhio
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While continuing my deep dive into Steely Dan, I read that in the early 70s, between the recording of their first and second album, they agreed to record a jingle for a Schlitz Beer commercial. The commercial never aired, and was thought to have been lost forever. It resurfaced a couple years ago when the daughter of the guy that oversaw the making of the commercial found a copy in her father’s belongings.
It certainly is odd that the song from the early 70s is set to a video that appears to be from the 50s. And not sure what is up with have part of it in Spanish. Thought it was worth sharing.
It certainly is odd that the song from the early 70s is set to a video that appears to be from the 50s. And not sure what is up with have part of it in Spanish. Thought it was worth sharing.
Just hit streaming services. This album will beat up your ears lol, but I love it.
WildcatfaninOhio
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Currently revisiting some early stuff from The Black Keys.
First time I heard one of their songs it was used as a soundtrack on a commercial. This was 20+ years ago, so before the Shazam app was a thing. The song blew me away. I came to this board and did my best to describe it and the commercial. Someone gave me the info. Wish I could recall who it was so I could thank them again. It was this tune…
Perhaps my favorite track of theirs. Off their first album. Mind you these are two college dropouts without a manager or a recording contract. This was recorded in the drummer’s basement apartment with second hand microphones and borrowed recording equipment…
I was at this show with my daughters. This was in Ohio State’s on-campus arena…
Encore song from that show…
First time I heard one of their songs it was used as a soundtrack on a commercial. This was 20+ years ago, so before the Shazam app was a thing. The song blew me away. I came to this board and did my best to describe it and the commercial. Someone gave me the info. Wish I could recall who it was so I could thank them again. It was this tune…
Perhaps my favorite track of theirs. Off their first album. Mind you these are two college dropouts without a manager or a recording contract. This was recorded in the drummer’s basement apartment with second hand microphones and borrowed recording equipment…
I was at this show with my daughters. This was in Ohio State’s on-campus arena…
Encore song from that show…
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Free and experimental jazz can be very uplifting, for sure, but best experienced in person, I think. I've been to many such shows and often been amazed !! Very fortunate to have seen Brotzmann three (3) times in Lexington.
Peter Brötzmann - Wikipedia
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WildcatfaninOhio
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So, I've been a hardcore music junkie since the early 70s. One of the very first albums (8-track tape) I ever bought was Robin Trower's "Bridge of Sighs". Love him, that album, and in particular, this song. And how he is still not in the Rock HOF is borderline criminal.
Trower is GREAT !! I was lucky enough to see him at Bogarts in Cincinnati many years ago. The SONIC QUALITY of his playing and tone are pretty incredible !! It is amazing to know that he is still tours. I'd like to see him again. He is at The Taft in Cincy on July 6th.
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This is my wheelhouse. For a few years, their first 3 albums were all I listened to. B/c their first 3 albums are completely different from what the band has evolved into. After their commercial phase (Danger Mouse), "Let's Rock" has been the only thing worth owning since. I find their dedicated blues albums to be droning, repetitive and boring. I own them and never listen to them.
The worst part about the Black Keys (to me) is they are the biggest musical sellouts since AC/DC and they make no butts about it. They don't say no to anybody. They even make light of themselves for it in nearly all of their new videos. I find that kinda cringey.
I bought this album just for this Beefheart cover. The Keys be covering the Captain a lot.
My current favorite band. All they do is make bangers. Hard to believe they aren't wildly popular, until you turn on the radio, then everything makes sense.
WildcatfaninOhio
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Could not agree more. After “Rubber Factory” they changed greatly. They began a steady move away from the gritty stripped down blues-based sound they were so good at.
WildcatfaninOhio
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An incredibly talented group, no doubt. A few of their songs have a definite Pop feel to them. And I’m no fan of Pop. But in spite of that, I still enjoy listening to them.
Just like you, I like their first (3) albums quite a bit, but then my interest quickly wanes. Similarly, I think Blue Oyster Cult's first three (3) albums are outstanding !!
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WildcatfaninOhio
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I was recently reminded of one of the greatest vocalists in classic rock/progressive-rock history. I used to enjoy listening to ELP quite a bit back in the day.
Greg Lake claimed to have written this one when he was 12 years old. And this recording had one of earliest uses of the Moog Synthesizer in early prog-rock. Keith Emerson was a brilliant keyboard player.
A nice laidback song
Greg Lake wrote the music and lyrics for this one.
I saw them live in Cincinnati in 1978. They were phenomenal. They did this song, of course. But they did not have the orchestra with them. The 77 tour had an orchestra, but the production costs were so high that it damn near bankrupted the band.
Greg Lake claimed to have written this one when he was 12 years old. And this recording had one of earliest uses of the Moog Synthesizer in early prog-rock. Keith Emerson was a brilliant keyboard player.
A nice laidback song
Greg Lake wrote the music and lyrics for this one.
I saw them live in Cincinnati in 1978. They were phenomenal. They did this song, of course. But they did not have the orchestra with them. The 77 tour had an orchestra, but the production costs were so high that it damn near bankrupted the band.
Oh, it's totally pop, but I think that's why I like it so much. It's very easy to consume w/o much thought investment. And as strange as that seems, that very generic, rock-based pop sound has been difficult to find after growing up on it.
They take that sound, add millennial whoops and drench everything in reverb.
Listening to these guys always makes me want to go get shit-faced at some dingy bar and start some trouble.
These guys were kinda goofy but had some great guitar licks.
WildcatfaninOhio
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WildcatfaninOhio
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The GOAT, Stevie Ray Vaughan. I’ve never seen or heard anyone that commands a musical instrument the way SRV did. By far my favorite player.
These videos are from his 1989 appearance on Austin City Limits.
And my favorite moment from that show was during this song. At the 2:35 mark he breaks a string. At the 2:55 mark he and his guitar tech, Rene Martinez, pull off a lightning-fast mid-song guitar switch that would make a Daytona pit crew jealous. He’s playing the new guitar by the 3:04 mark. That’s 9 seconds.
These videos are from his 1989 appearance on Austin City Limits.
And my favorite moment from that show was during this song. At the 2:35 mark he breaks a string. At the 2:55 mark he and his guitar tech, Rene Martinez, pull off a lightning-fast mid-song guitar switch that would make a Daytona pit crew jealous. He’s playing the new guitar by the 3:04 mark. That’s 9 seconds.
If you haven't seen it, youtube SRV and Albert King In Session. Was recorded in like 1983 on a Canadian TV station. THE best electric blues I've ever heard. It took a lot to earn King's respect and you could see and hear it from King the whole set. An awesome recording.
Molly Tuttle will be at The Burl in Lexington on August 14th. Tix on sale 05/23/25.
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WildcatfaninOhio
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Yeah, I’ve seen the videos and I have the CD, thanks to @JDHoss who was kind enough to send me a copy. A amazing pairing of Blues greats.
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