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« Reply #2040 on: August 18, 2025, 08:42:12 AM » |
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None of you have any US friends when you were younger? 9 times out of 10, shortened to a 'doob' but ubiquitous in my Uni circles (mid 80s), at least...
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« Reply #2041 on: August 18, 2025, 09:22:44 AM » |
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Many, many moons ago a boy I fancied asked if I wanted to go to his room to “listen to the Doobies”. Thinking this was a euphemism I readily agreed! It wasn’t  and I’ve successfully avoided them ever since, despite being a big Michael McDonald fan. Until now! I love a Best of… compilation and this one “The Very Best of The Doobies” off iTunes is superb. What a great range they had: yacht rock -> pop -> Motown -> funk -> ballads - it’s all here. Perfect for a sunny Sunday in the garden  I have that same compilation, but must admit that I am generally much more of a fan of the pre- and post-Michael McDonald era tracks, when they seemed to rock more. |
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« Reply #2042 on: August 20, 2025, 12:27:38 PM » |
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I have been immersing myself in the songs of the late Ron Hynes. If you don’t know the name, you know at least one of his songs-Sonny’s Dream. Such a great songwriter. Last night for the second time in as many months I watched this documentary, which covers not only his demons, but also captures the way his mind wrote so many lyrically beautiful songs-St John’s Waltz, The Boy From Old Perlican, Atlantic Blue, etc. Newfoundland is a big part of the story so it also makes it interesting to see a bit of that too. Recommended https://youtu.be/Q4No7iLwwJE?si=KmKhB-nQHPfOkuwC |
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« Reply #2043 on: August 20, 2025, 11:02:31 PM » |
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Many, many moons ago a boy I fancied asked if I wanted to go to his room to “listen to the Doobies”. Thinking this was a euphemism I readily agreed! It wasn’t and I’ve successfully avoided them ever since, despite being a big Michael McDonald fan. Until now! I love a Best of… compilation and this one “The Very Best of The Doobies” off iTunes is superb. What a great range they had: yacht rock -> pop -> Motown -> funk -> ballads - it’s all here. Perfect for a sunny Sunday in the garden I have that same compilation, but must admit that I am generally much more of a fan of the pre- and post-Michael McDonald era tracks, when they seemed to rock more. I like both, but I know what you mean! |
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« Reply #2044 on: August 21, 2025, 04:18:15 PM » |
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Rick Wakeman : 6 Wives (LP).
Going to see the man in October and much looking forward to it.
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« Reply #2045 on: August 22, 2025, 09:16:45 AM » |
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Mike Oldfield : Tubular Bells II (Record Store Day LP, blue vinyl, 2022).
Picked this up recently cheap, and cripes I'd forgotten how good it is. Released in 1992 and i have a tape recording of it livevtwken from the radio.
I'd even say i like it better than the first TB.
And somehow someone managed to cut around a full hour of music onto one LP- great sound, clean detailed and dynamic.
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« Reply #2046 on: August 27, 2025, 09:04:11 AM » |
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Monsoon : Third Eye (Cherry Pop 2CD, 2022).
If like me you enjoyed the single 'Ever so Lonely' , which came out in 1981, you might be pleased to find 11, that's eleven, versions on this 2CD version of Monsoon's album.
Sheila Chandra of course is known for much more, now.
Btw i feel (ever so) lonely on this thread these days. Is anybody still 'Listening to..' anything at all at all?
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« Reply #2047 on: August 27, 2025, 10:06:52 AM » |
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Mike Oldfield live in 1981, from the QE2 Deluxe edition
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« Reply #2048 on: August 27, 2025, 12:27:22 PM » |
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Btw i feel (ever so) lonely on this thread these days. Is anybody still 'Listening to..' anything at all at all?
The new Alison Krauss album Arcadia Steve Knightley's All At Sea and the 40th anniversary re-issue of The Last Waltz by The Band. |
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« Reply #2049 on: August 27, 2025, 02:09:40 PM » |
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Just finished listening to Gladys' Leap. I still can't work out why they put 'My Feet are Set for Dancing' on an otherwise pretty decent album.
Yesterday, I had a bit of a Creedence afternoon. 'Willy and the Poor Boys' and 'Cosmo's Factory'. Their best two albums, in my humble opinion.
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« Reply #2050 on: August 27, 2025, 02:20:35 PM » |
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Just finished listening to Gladys' Leap. I still can't work out why they put 'My Feet are Set for Dancing' on an otherwise pretty decent album.
Yesterday, I had a bit of a Creedence afternoon. 'Willy and the Poor Boys' and 'Cosmo's Factory'. Their best two albums, in my humble opinion.
Although Gladys's leap is all of 40 years old, my first purchase of it was this year's vinyl reissue. I hope Talking Elephant do more Fairport on vinyl. |
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« Reply #2051 on: August 27, 2025, 02:21:24 PM » |
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Mike Oldfield live in 1981, from the QE2 Deluxe edition
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« Reply #2052 on: August 27, 2025, 05:06:02 PM » |
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Just finished listening to Gladys' Leap. I still can't work out why they put 'My Feet are Set for Dancing' on an otherwise pretty decent album.
Is that the new 'remastered' edition, Mick? I'm interested to know if it actually sounds better than the original one? Apparently Cathy LeSurf had done that song with them at the previous Cropredy, so maybe it was just an easy add? |
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« Reply #2053 on: August 27, 2025, 05:43:25 PM » |
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Mike Oldfield live in 1981, from the QE2 Deluxe edition
I must investigate more of Mr Oldfield's back catalogue. The trouble with investigating Oldfield's catalogue is that it's mostly all dowhill after the first four studio albums. There are hidden gems, but they're few and far between. It's a lot of effort for scant reward, in my opinion. Jules |
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« Reply #2054 on: August 27, 2025, 05:49:15 PM » |
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Mike Oldfield live in 1981, from the QE2 Deluxe edition
I must investigate more of Mr Oldfield's back catalogue. The trouble with investigating Oldfield's catalogue is that it's mostly all dowhill after the first four studio albums. There are hidden gems, but they're few and far between. It's a lot of effort for scant reward, in my opinion. Jules As one who discovered him via Crises and Discovery in the early 80s I beg to differ. |
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« Reply #2055 on: August 27, 2025, 06:02:37 PM » |
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Mike Oldfield live in 1981, from the QE2 Deluxe edition
I must investigate more of Mr Oldfield's back catalogue. The trouble with investigating Oldfield's catalogue is that it's mostly all dowhill after the first four studio albums. There are hidden gems, but they're few and far between. It's a lot of effort for scant reward, in my opinion. Jules As one who discovered him via Crises and Discovery in the early 80s I beg to differ. Decent in parts for sure, and I like Crises especially, but Jules is still right (I think). |
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« Reply #2056 on: August 27, 2025, 06:22:16 PM » |
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I love Crises and Discovery. This was where i ( re) discovered him too.
A friend recently introduced me to Incantations. It's rather good and features Maddy Prior. A bit long, but good.
I really rate TB II and III .
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« Reply #2057 on: August 27, 2025, 06:58:01 PM » |
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Just my personal 2 cents, but I'm surprised how little Herges tRidge gets a shout. No. 2 afterTB II for me...
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« Reply #2058 on: August 27, 2025, 09:31:06 PM » |
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A friend recently introduced me to Incantations. It's rather good and features Maddy Prior. A bit long, but good.
A great album. I love how long it is. Jules |
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« Reply #2059 on: August 28, 2025, 08:34:14 AM » |
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Just my personal 2 cents, but I'm surprised how little Hergest Ridge gets a shout.
It had loads of fans these days. I think it's become the hipsters' choice. Jules |
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