Author Topic: Classic Rock Song of the Day (Deep Cuts now being featured!!) (Read 160764 times)

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1855 on:** January 02, 2014, 04:47:05 PM »

Great opening track, to a great album. I was first introduced to Styx in the mid/late 80s by the 'Classics' compilations that were being put released on CD. This unsurprisingly made the cut. It wasn't until the last year or two (someone's top 50 - Debra's??) that I finally picked up a few Styx complete albums. Why the hell did I waste those 20 years!?!?!?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1856 on:** January 02, 2014, 04:56:11 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on January 01, 2014, 11:38:47 AM

Styx - The Grand Illusion

Throw this into the pile of songs I thought were totally awesome the first time I heard them. I don't even remember where I was when I first heard it, but I just remember hearing a bunch of Styx songs for the first time sometime in 1990, and The Grand Illusion was one of several that leaped out at me right away and made me an instant fan. For as much shit as Dennis DeYoung catches for wimping out in later years, he sure could write some great rocking tunes during their heyday.

Talk about a great opening song for an album and tour. This song absolutely rock!!

KevShmev · « **Reply #1857 on:** February 20, 2014, 04:16:16 PM »

Van Halen - Dance the Night Away

The cool thing about this song is that it is catchy as hell and manages to be a kick ass rocker despite having no guitar solo. Let's face it, when you think Van Halen, you think guitar solos, right? But this is one of their classic early era tunes, and there is not a guitar solo to be found anywhere. Fun song.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #1858 on:** February 20, 2014, 04:23:32 PM »

Still (Van Halen Does Not) turn me on....

Orbert · « **Reply #1859 on:** February 20, 2014, 04:30:35 PM »

I think this was the song that made me realize that Van Halen has great vocals. Sure, everybody knew about David Lee Roth, but the background harmonies are sweet, and this is a good song.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1860 on:** February 20, 2014, 04:31:45 PM »

I always considered the little tapping interlude the guitar solo when playing (as it still shifted focus to the guitarist) but I do know what you mean..............great live video with the boys in top form (and some very bad synch on the guitar at 1.49)and an extended outro. Love Dave at 2.15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouymzr6azKo

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1861 on:** February 20, 2014, 06:15:02 PM »

cool video! Van Halen II is an ass kicking disc and this song is very catchy.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1862 on:** February 20, 2014, 06:43:48 PM »

I just listened to this song yesterday (and the album). It's a nice laid back rock song, and I never even realized it had no guitar solo. It just goes to show that Eddie has never needed a solo to stand out.

Jaq · « **Reply #1863 on:** February 20, 2014, 07:46:22 PM »

Van Halen always had great backing vocals-Michael Anthony is so damned good at that-and this song probably has their best vocal melodies. Amazing rock song.

Big Hath · « **Reply #1864 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:38:58 PM »

listening to Van Halen II as I opened this thread. Sweet!

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #1865 on:** February 21, 2014, 09:32:55 AM »

love that song, and that live performance is great! Dem jumpsuits...

KevShmev · « **Reply #1866 on:** February 21, 2014, 09:54:41 AM »

The Allman Brothers Band - Midnight Rider

This has long been my go-to song when I am in the mood for something by the Allman Brothers. It is not necessarily my favorite songs of theirs - it's hard to top the aforementioned and discussed Jessica - but it's short, catchy and packs a helluva punch. Great song, featuring a great acoustic lead and a fantastic electric guitar solo.

Orbert · « **Reply #1867 on:** February 21, 2014, 10:21:35 AM »

I gotta be honest. I know there are at least two versions of this song (Gregg also released a solo version), and I can never tell which one I'm listening to when it comes on the radio since Gregg sings both of them. But one has a cool, rhythmic piano part under the verses, and one is more laid-back with mostly strumming guitars. I like the more rhythmic one better. I seem to think one of the versions has horns, too. Horns are always cool.

So anyway... good song. But I'm not sure if I like the version we're talking about here.

Jaq · « **Reply #1868 on:** February 21, 2014, 10:26:21 AM »

I have the same problem. I am pretty sure the version I like is the original, but Gregg doing it too muddies the waters (especially since I think there are commercials that use this song and neither one uses the same version

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Podaar · « **Reply #1869 on:** February 21, 2014, 11:49:25 AM »

I really like anything Allman Bros and this song is no exception!

KevShmev · « **Reply #1870 on:** February 21, 2014, 12:48:35 PM »

Loverboy - Turn Me Loose

Even though they didn't hit the scene till 1980, their early rockers definitely qualify as classic rock, and Turn Me Loose is the one song I remember being a mainstay on classic rock radio stations. Cracking good tune, too. I love the bass line that kicks the song off following the synth intro. Loverboy became known as an 80s band more than anything, but they sure could rock when they wanted to.

Orbert · « **Reply #1871 on:** February 21, 2014, 01:04:59 PM »

I agree; they had some great, rocking songs. In the 80's, I was in a band that did four Loverboy songs. Fun stuff, since they were one of the bands that actually integrated keyboards and guitars into something interesting.

KevShmev · « **Reply #1872 on:** February 21, 2014, 01:09:52 PM »

Yep, some of those early tunes did a great job of having a guitar lead that played a sweet melody and carried the song. Stuff like Lucky Ones and The Kid Is Hot Tonite.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1873 on:** February 21, 2014, 01:26:33 PM »

Here in Canada they have an awesome commercial for a oil change place called Mr Lube with this song.

Go to youtube and type in "Mr Lube Turn Me Loose"

great song.

TAC · « **Reply #1874 on:** February 21, 2014, 01:30:04 PM »

I remember the old Loverboy videos think how cool is Matt Frenette?

My favorite Loverboy track was always Gangs In The Street.

Podaar · « **Reply #1875 on:** February 21, 2014, 01:52:32 PM »

Great song! I always thought Loverboy was a great sing-a-long band and excellent for listening to while summer driving with the windows rolled down. My tastes have moved in a different direction over the years but the nostalgia of this song and When It's Over are fun to relive.

wolfking · « **Reply #1876 on:** February 21, 2014, 03:16:20 PM »

Always quite liked this one.

Cool Chris · « **Reply #1877 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:05:55 PM »

Very good song, listened to it earlier today, in fact. Great driving song!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1878 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:14:01 PM »

Count me in big time as a Loverboy fan and I love this song.

TAC · « **Reply #1879 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:21:51 PM »

When I was in junior high, my parents bought me and my brother our first boom box. The cassette that had the honors of being the first played in it: Loverboy's Get Lucky!

Jaq · « **Reply #1880 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:15:32 PM »

Thank you Kev for reminding me that Loverboy's first album came out thirty four years ago.

Great song. Loverboy didn't really take off here until Get Lucky came out, so my first exposure to this song was the video, which cuts out the guitar solo and made the actual album version sound odd for the longest time. First two Loverboy albums are amazing, they tapered off after that.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1881 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:42:36 PM »

But Jaq, did you get lucky while listening to "Get Lucky"?

Jaq · « **Reply #1882 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:45:50 PM »

Dude I was 15 when that album came out.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1883 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:48:26 PM »

So you didn't play it anytime after it came out?

Barry White would never make money if people stopped getting it on after the newness wore off.

Jaq · « **Reply #1884 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:53:24 PM »

While I have stories about Styx and Europe and a lot of other rock bands, no, I never got lucky to Get Lucky.

I have a hell of a story to tell about ELO if I ever get the chance though

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1885 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:56:02 PM »

Oh Kev..........

You know what I did hear today and I own it but haven't played it in a while was Supertramp, Crime Of The Century. Great tune.

KevShmev · « **Reply #1886 on:** February 22, 2014, 09:03:11 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 21, 2014, 05:56:02 PM

You know what I did hear today and I own it but haven't played it in a while was Supertramp, Crime Of The Century. Great tune.

For sure. Love, love, love the piano work in that song!

Quote from: Jaq on February 21, 2014, 05:15:32 PM

Thank you Kev for reminding me that Loverboy's first album came out thirty four years ago.

Uh, you're welcome?

Quote from: Jaq on February 21, 2014, 05:53:24 PM

I have a hell of a story to tell about ELO if I ever get the chance though

PM me the song and I'll feature it next.

Jaq · « **Reply #1887 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:25:57 AM »

It wasn't a classic rock hit, but trust me, I can make it work with about any ELO song. Just don't do it now, it'd be unseeemly.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1888 on:** February 22, 2014, 09:56:54 PM »

Nem no likey this song.

Great track though.

KevShmev · « **Reply #1889 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:35:13 PM »

Quote from: Jaq on February 22, 2014, 11:25:57 AM

It wasn't a classic rock hit, but trust me, I can make it work with about any ELO song. Just don't do it now, it'd be unseeemly.

Hmmm, I've already featured three ELO songs in this thread, so where was this story before?!

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

Author Topic: Classic Rock Song of the Day (Deep Cuts now being featured!!) (Read 160764 times)