Author Topic: The 1960s Song of the Day (currently featuring: The Animals) (Read 10855 times)

KevShmev · « **on:** June 19, 2016, 09:27:24 AM »

I have done these kind of threads before, for the 80s, classic rock, and prog, and I figured it was time to dive way back and focus on the 1960's.

Same as before, meaning let me pick the songs to feature, instead of it being a free-for-all where several are posting different songs, and let's try to keep the topic on that one song while it is being featured, for the most part.

Assuming there is interest and discussion here, I will keep this going for a while.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Purple Haze

I will admit to never being that big a fan of Hendrix - I recognize his influence and greatness, but have never bought anything by him and rarely go out of my way to listen to him - but Purple Haze is one song I will occasionally turn on and crank up. Awesome tune; probably his best and most popular.

TAC · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2016, 09:50:12 AM »

I probably feel the same way about him as you do. I do think this is a great song though, but I cannot get into Hendrix generally. I did have Are You Experienced on 8 track when I was a kid.
Honestly, I was much more impressed with drummer Mitch Mitchell.

This is a softball for LudwigVan!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2016, 12:23:01 PM »

I've always felt the same about Hendrix as well.

mikeyd23 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2016, 08:03:18 AM »

Cool song, always have enjoyed it.

Quote from: TAC on June 19, 2016, 09:50:12 AM

Honestly, I was much more impressed with drummer Mitch Mitchell.

This. His drumming always stood out to me, great player.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2016, 08:16:01 AM »

I have a deep and abiding respect for Hendrix, but this song has been overplayed so much that I could go a long, long time without listening to it again.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2016, 11:55:38 AM »

Great tune. I remember chuckling when I heard about the Monkees choosing Hendrix to open for them in '67:

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Promoting a supporting act as cutting edge as the Jimi Hendrix Experience on The Monkees' 1967 summer tour was perhaps in some ways an attempt to solidify The Monkees' standing as serious musicians and entertainers. The group was thrilled to have Hendrix and company on the bill, even showing up early to the shows to watch his set. However, various members of the band have recounted in the years since that their audience was less than interested in the guitar virtuoso. "The parents were probably not too crazy about having to sit through a Monkees concert,” Micky wrote in his autobiography, "much less see this black guy in a psychedelic Day-Glo blouse, playing music from hell, holding his guitar like he was f—ing it, then lighting it on fire...Jimi would amble out onto the stage, fire up the amps and break into 'Purple Haze,' and the kids in the audience would instantly drown him out with, 'We Want Davy!!' God, it was embarrassing." "Nobody thought, 'This is screaming, scaring-your-daddy music compared with The Monkees,' Peter later said. It didn't cross anybody's mind that it wasn't gonna fly. And there's poor Jimi, and the kids go, 'We want The Monkees, we want The Monkees.'"

LOL. Also, yeah, Mitch Mitchell is awesome. "Fire" is a MM barnburner.

Big Hath · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2016, 12:08:31 PM »

one of several great Jimi songs. Crosstown Traffic, Fire, Dolly Dagger, Little Wing, Voodoo Child . . .

KevShmev · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2016, 07:24:30 PM »

Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence

I remember first hearing this song when I was pretty young, probably at the age of 6 or 7, and I thought it was pretty awesome then. Fast forward 35 years later, and I still think it is one of the greatest songs ever written and recorded. And I have to admit that I am partial to the remixed "electric" version. Regardless of which version is better, this song is a remarkable melodic and vocal achievement.

pogoowner · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2016, 07:27:13 PM »

Love, love, love The Sound of Silence. It's about as perfect a song as there is, and I've been listening to it since I was a little kid as well.

LudwigVan · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2016, 09:37:06 PM »

Quote from: TAC on June 19, 2016, 09:50:12 AM

I probably feel the same way about him as you do. I do think this is a great song though, but I cannot get into Hendrix generally. I did have Are You Experienced on 8 track when I was a kid.
Honestly, I was much more impressed with drummer Mitch Mitchell.

This is a softball for LudwigVan!

I do have all the Hendrix albums. And while my favorite is Axis: Bold as Love, it didn't have the great spontaneity Purple Haze and that whole first album had.

People made a big deal about Ginger Baker at the time, but I thought Mitch Mitchell was just as good.

Quote from: KevShmev on June 20, 2016, 07:24:30 PM

Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence

One of the most introspective lyrics ever written. Listening to this song always puts me in a solemn mood, but not in a bad way. Who would think that such a gentle song can resonate so deeply.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2016, 06:16:11 AM »

The thing about TSOS is that the notes not played mean as much as the notes played on this song. This song breaths. I hear the silence between the notes and it has meaning. Such a great tune.

TAC · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2016, 06:16:44 AM »

The Sound Of Silence is timeless and mesmerizing.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2016, 06:47:16 AM »

TSOS = someone kill me, please. The Disturbed version is no better.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2016, 06:52:25 AM »

I think the original is mesmerizing, love it.

The Disturbed cover? Fucking awful.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2016, 08:54:42 AM »

Quote from: Sir GuitarCozmo on June 21, 2016, 06:47:16 AM

TSOS = someone kill me, please.

Goddammit Coz

This song is perfect.

TheCountOfNYC · « **Reply #15 on:** June 21, 2016, 09:18:32 AM »

TSoS is incredible. It's so hauntingly beautiful. The Disturbed cover is pretty great as well.

Stadler · « **Reply #16 on:** June 21, 2016, 09:30:20 AM »

TSOS (Simon and Garfunkel) = 10/10
TSOS (Disturbed) = 1/10

KevShmev · « **Reply #17 on:** June 21, 2016, 07:59:12 PM »

Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire

I never hide my contempt for country music, but some old school country is pretty good, and this is one example. Cool song, and it remains the only song I have ever seen my younger brother karaoke.

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2016, 03:01:48 AM »

Late to the party, but here goes:

Purple Haze: Good song. Like many others here I fully acknowledge Hendrix' influence on rock guitar but I don't own a single album by him. And I like Little Wing and Voodoo Chile better. (And Stevie Ray Vaughan played both of them better than Jimi himself

).

The Sound Of Silence: Timeless classic, great song.

Ring Of Fire: Fun country song, not a song I would actively choose but I wouldn't turn it off if it came on the radio and I would probably even sing along.

TAC · « **Reply #19 on:** June 22, 2016, 05:17:34 AM »

I'm not sure I even know this song. But when I saw the thread title, I was thinking Walk The Line, and I was going to mention Chris Daughtry's awesome version on American Idol.

mikeyd23 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:05:51 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on June 21, 2016, 07:59:12 PM

Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire

I never hide my contempt for country music, but some old school country is pretty good, and this is one example. Cool song, and it remains the only song I have ever seen my younger brother karaoke.

GREAT song, used to be in a cover band that did a straight-forward rock n roll version. Always went over well.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 22, 2016, 08:05:05 AM »

Ring of Fire is a fantastic song, definitely one the best from the Man in Black.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #22 on:** June 22, 2016, 10:28:57 AM »

I can tell that me and this thread are not going to get along.

Stadler · « **Reply #23 on:** June 22, 2016, 11:54:05 AM »

I get the disdain for country, especially the new(er) "bro" country, but it boggles my mind that more rock fans don't plug into Waylon Jennings, Big John Cash, Hank Jr., and Kris Kristofferson.

I would bet you dollars to donuts that Hetfield is a fan of that first Kristofferson record.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #24 on:** June 22, 2016, 11:58:52 AM »

Never got into Cash but I completely understand his creativity, image and songwriting skills.

DragonAttack · « **Reply #25 on:** June 22, 2016, 01:00:53 PM »

A bit of history of 'The Sound of Silence'
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/simon-garfunkel-sounds-of-silence/

Rush paid homage during 'The Spirit of Radio': 'and the words of the 'profits' were written on the studio wall'

'Purple Haze': we play it every Sunday before a Ravens' game. Always thought Hendrix would have benefited having a rhythm guitarist.

Johnny Cash: admiration for his works, enjoy many of his hits, and his work with The Highwaymen.

Sidenote: Absolutely adore 'I've Been Everywhere'. Years ago, ESPN did a terrific satire of Larry Brown, changing the lyrics to 'I've Coached Everywhere'.

KevShmev · « **Reply #26 on:** June 22, 2016, 05:55:36 PM »

The Beatles - I Want to Hold Your Hand

We'll see a lot of the Beatles in this thread, and I thought it was only fitting to feature their first number 1 song in the United States before any others. Good little pop song, even if is not a favorite of mine. Catchy as hell and easy to see why it helped launch them in the U.S.

TAC · « **Reply #27 on:** June 22, 2016, 08:12:02 PM »

I just can't get excited about the Beatles. I just can't.

Big Hath · « **Reply #28 on:** June 22, 2016, 09:10:10 PM »

Quote from: TAC on June 22, 2016, 08:12:02 PM

I just can't get excited about the Beatles. I just can't.

KevShmev · « **Reply #29 on:** June 22, 2016, 09:14:20 PM »

red barchetta · « **Reply #30 on:** June 22, 2016, 10:02:07 PM »

Catching up:

Jimi Hendricks: I bought a greatest hits album long ago. My fav song is Foxy Lady. A guitar player ahead of its time for every thing he could do with his Fender and of course, what a sound. But never been a fan. A short career.

The sound of silence: samething, bought a greatest hits album. I used to do that with the rock stars of the 60's. But that song in particular is amazing. The sweatest thing to hear, the vocals always perfect and I have always loved the drum playing. Simple but so effective.

Johnny Cash: honestly, I know nothing about him and never was interested but I know he is an icon for many.

The Beatles: the first band I got interested in. Perfect vocals and harmonies, a song writing creativity like no other band. To me they were the Mozarts or Beethoven of the 20th century. I used to sing I wanna hold your hand thinking of a future love of my life I would marry.

DragonAttack · « **Reply #31 on:** June 22, 2016, 10:05:41 PM »

Kev...'She Loves You' was their first #1 over here

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #32 on:** June 23, 2016, 12:02:35 AM »

Quote from: Big Hath on June 22, 2016, 09:10:10 PM

Quote from: TAC on June 22, 2016, 08:12:02 PM
I just can't get excited about the Beatles. I just can't.

Mladen · « **Reply #33 on:** June 23, 2016, 04:43:25 AM »

This is one of those perfect songs. I prefer the later day Beatles, but if I have to choose a favorite out of their earlier pop songs, this one would probably be it.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #34 on:** June 23, 2016, 06:05:35 AM »

A simple, super catchy tune. They sure could write a billion of those songs.

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Author Topic: The 1960s Song of the Day (currently featuring: The Animals) (Read 10855 times)