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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1085 on: May 13, 2013, 12:15:01 PM »
By the name and the band, I can't even bring up the tune in my head.  I'd have to YT it.

Yup... the chorus is the only thing that rings a bell.  Definitely a perfect snippet for the Forest Gump soundtrack.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1086 on: May 13, 2013, 01:37:49 PM »
It's an alright song. Very hippie oriented though
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1087 on: May 13, 2013, 11:05:11 PM »
Steve Walsh - Every Step of the Way

Considering the other members of classic Kansas play on this song, it might as well have been a Kansas song, although the saxophone being a featured instrument was definitely a new thing for the Kansas sound.  Anyway, really good song, one I don't listen to nearly enough, but every time, I think, "Dang, this song is great; why don't I listen to it more?" :facepalm:
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1088 on: May 14, 2013, 08:59:28 AM »
I've never heard any Steve Walsh solo music. Like, ever. Way back when, the only solo album that any member of Kansas ever did that I even remotely paid attention to was the Kerry Livgren album that Ronnie James Dio sang a track on. Given how much I like Kansas, you'd think this wouldn't be the case. Go figure.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1089 on: May 15, 2013, 02:34:38 AM »
Sorry... I've never heard of this one.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1090 on: May 15, 2013, 07:19:58 AM »
The Who - 5.15

Yes, I am doing this song on purpose today, it being 5-15.  The Who have a lot of classic rock tunes that still get played on the radio, and I am not sure how much play this one still gets, but back when I listened to the radio, it got played pretty often.  Really good song, for sure.  They have many that I like better, in general and on Quadrophenia, but this is still a damn fine song.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1091 on: May 15, 2013, 07:22:11 AM »
YES

Love the studio version....


and WORSHIP the live version from Live At Albert Hall...


DAT BASS SOLO!!!!!!!


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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1092 on: May 15, 2013, 07:30:57 AM »
Awesome song. Quadrophenia is such a great album
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1093 on: May 15, 2013, 08:31:20 AM »
Actually does see some airplay here still-it seems to be one of the few songs after Who's Next that local radio does play regularly. Pretty cool song.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1094 on: May 15, 2013, 12:04:44 PM »
Awesome song is AWESOME. :metal
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1095 on: May 15, 2013, 12:32:54 PM »
Yeah, this one's a great rocker.  The bass work is incredible, as always, but it really helps make this song.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1096 on: May 16, 2013, 08:50:48 AM »
Foghat - Slow Ride

This is, hands down, one of the best rock songs ever.  Some songs you just crack to the max every time they come on and enjoy every second of, and this is most certainly one of those songs.  I read once that they debated doing that sped-up ending or not, as they feared it would be a bitch playing it live every night, but they ultimately decided to keep it, and thank God for that; I cannot imagine the song without it.  Looking back, I am sure they know it was the right decision.  This is one of the defining songs of classic rock, IMO.

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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1097 on: May 16, 2013, 09:00:06 AM »
Great choice. I'm going to fire it up right now!  :metal

A few months ago I went to see Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult and the current incarnation of Foghat played Slow Ride, of course, but you wouldn't believe how bad it is without Lonesome Dave. It really bummed me out watching the entire Foghat set...although the women in the audience were really getting into it!  :laugh:
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1098 on: May 16, 2013, 09:14:27 AM »
I was shocked at how long it was after having been used to the edited version on Guitar Hero (I wonder why they edited it for the game?) Anyway, totally awesome rocker
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1099 on: May 16, 2013, 09:18:22 AM »
"I'm in the mood, the rhythm is right".  Yeah, I'll be firing this up shortly too, and slappin da air-bass.  Could never stand the edited version.  Needs a full 8 minutes.  :2metal:
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1100 on: May 16, 2013, 11:56:53 AM »
Quote from: KevShmev on May 16, 2013, 08:50:48 AM
Foghat - Slow Ride

Overplayed?  Of course!
Bad ass?  You fuckin BET. :metal
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1101 on: May 16, 2013, 12:05:56 PM »
Foghat Live is one of my favorite live albums ever, a single album from an era of classic double live albums, and that's my version of Slow Ride, though there's nothing wrong with the studio one.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1102 on: May 17, 2013, 09:08:22 AM »
Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin'

Very cool song.  Despite being from 1966, which could make it more of an oldie than a classic rock tune, classic rock stations always played it around here, so I think it can be considered both an oldie and a classic rock tune.  Does anyone else always think of that scene from Sleepers whenever you hear this song?
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1103 on: May 17, 2013, 10:06:37 AM »
Great song!  Stevie was what, 16 when he sang this?  I thought I remember hearing that somewhere.

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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1104 on: May 17, 2013, 11:02:45 AM »
Yeah, he was 16, which made it all the more remarkable. Also, THAT ORGAN.  :metal
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1105 on: May 17, 2013, 11:27:41 AM »
Good all around song.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1106 on: May 17, 2013, 11:41:22 AM »
Quote from: Jaq on May 17, 2013, 11:02:45 AM
Yeah, he was 16, which made it all the more remarkable. Also, THAT ORGAN.  :metal

Yeah, Steve's always had a great Hammond sound.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1107 on: May 17, 2013, 11:45:06 AM »
While not a big fan of a lot of solo work, I did always think that Winwood's lead synth tone in the 80s was pretty sweet.  Think of the tone in the solo to Valerie.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1108 on: May 17, 2013, 11:54:02 AM »
I think that was a Roland, wasn't it?  I know Oberheims were huge in the 80's, but it never sounded like an Obi to me.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1109 on: May 17, 2013, 06:23:18 PM »
Quote from: KevShmev on May 17, 2013, 09:08:22 AM
Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin'

Doo doo doo doo doo
DUN!
Doo doo doo doo doo
DUN!

LOVE that song.  Always have.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1110 on: May 18, 2013, 09:38:57 AM »
Quote from: Orbert on May 17, 2013, 11:54:02 AM
I think that was a Roland, wasn't it?  I know Oberheims were huge in the 80's, but it never sounded like an Obi to me.

No clue. I am not a gear guy. :lol :biggrin:
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1111 on: May 18, 2013, 09:43:19 AM »
Grateful Dead - Truckin'

Despite the huge following this band has, they only have a few classic rock staples, and Truckin' is easily the one that gets played the most.  I hated it the first time I heard it - I thought it sound too corny or somethin' - but over time, it grew on me, and I can now say I find it fairly enjoyable.  It's not a favorite by any means, but it's a quality tune. :hat indeed.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1112 on: May 18, 2013, 03:07:27 PM »
I remember first paying attention to the lyrics to this one back in junior high, and they cracked me up.  "I like to get some sleep before I travel, but if you've got a warrant, I guess you're gonna come in." Great line.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1113 on: May 18, 2013, 05:56:27 PM »
Quote from: KevShmev on May 18, 2013, 09:43:19 AM
Grateful Dead - Truckin'

I liked it okay every now and again on classic rock radio, but when you hear it pretty much on a weekly basis thanks to living with a Deadhead it gets old quick. :lol
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1114 on: May 18, 2013, 07:05:35 PM »
Not one of their best, but it's alright
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1115 on: May 19, 2013, 12:44:31 PM »
Rush - Fly by Night

It still seems strange that this is one of their most-played songs on classic rock radio, but I guess it was a matter of it coming out at the right time, plus it was one of their earliest "hits."  Good song, but never a favorite of mine, by classic rock standards or, for that matter, the band.  The chorus is still a little awkward, but musically the band was already kicking a lot of major ass.  And there is a charm and uniqueness in how raw Geddy's voice sounded in those earliest days.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1116 on: May 19, 2013, 02:13:36 PM »
Local classic rock radio rarely goes further back in Rush's discography anymore than Closer to The Heart, which makes me sad since it used to play as far back as the debut and Finding My Way. You'd think Fly By Night would be perfect for rock radio; it's a classic Rush song and it's pretty short to boot. But no, around here 70s Rush is represented by Closer to The Heart and nothing else!
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1117 on: May 19, 2013, 03:05:39 PM »
I like the song, but it always felt like there were just too many different pieces to it that didn't quite fit together.  There's that great opening riff, and the verse which it works into, but the chorus comes out of nowhere.  It's an abrupt change, but I guess it works.  But the break again is a pretty distinct change which again comes out of nowhere and is obviously just there to provide a contrasting middle section.  Good idea in concept, but just doesn't quite work IMO.
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1118 on: May 19, 2013, 04:25:02 PM »
It's good for an early Rush tune
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Re: Classic Rock Song of the Day
« Reply #1119 on: May 19, 2013, 05:53:18 PM »
Quote from: masterthes on May 19, 2013, 04:25:02 PM
It's good for an early Rush tune

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