I like the music of Lady GaGa, but am turned off by her gaudy exterior. She's extremely talented but I didn't "fall in love" with her or her music.

Madonna had the same effect on me coupled with, for me, a distasteful sense of her own importance.

Cyndi Lauper has an amazing voice. I liked her a lot when she first appeared on the scene, but I didn't inspire me to buy much of her offerings.

I was into folk music in college: Saw Peter Paul and Mary twice, The New Christie Minstrals, The Brothers Four twice, The Kingston Trio, Hoyt Axton, and The Modern Folk Quartet. The act that absolutely blew me away...... Joe and Eddie.

Joe and Eddie!!! Wow! If I remeber correctly, they had a terrific version of "There's a Meetin' Here Tonight" that was so much better than the Limelighters version. I've been trying to find a recoding of it somewhere for years without luck. I'm also a huge folk fan, and really I think it was the folk experience that helped me appreciate The Beatles when they first hit. I've always been a big fan of vocal harmony, so wherever it's found, in groups like The Beatles, Beach Boys, Eagles, folk groups, doo wop, Four Preps, Four Aces in Broadway musicals, etc, that's what gets me going. Absolutely love the Sing-Off on NBC.

This is for you Bandsdavis!! You can also get their "Best Of" album which has this and many more (without the scratches:))
http://new.music.yahoo.com/joe-eddie...pO4TEBrTcOxCUv

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBo-SSVNw-g[/ame]

WOW! RichieLion you are my hero! Thanks so much for this link. I have a little band here in VA that has done this song many times, and I remembered the chorus and song structure, but I had to make up verses because I couldn't find this recording. I was actually pretty close, given that I haven't heard this for probably 45 years or so! Now I can send this to my band mates and they will fianlly realize that I wasn't making it all up! Can't wait to get to TV so we can start to find people to make music with. I know there are a ton of talented people there! By the way, I'm thinking of changing my sign in name to match my license plate here in VA: BTLFAN. Thanks again

Bill

Good job Richie! Vocal harmony is also my passion (as a listener, not a performer unfortunately). I have DVDs of the Four Preps, Four Aces, Brothers Four, Kingston Trio, PP&M, The Four Lads, America, The Eagles............................................ .................

You're welcome bandsdavis. I'm always searching out music on the internet and so when you made your request I had to look for it. I'm thrilled that you're thrilled.

I never heard of Joe & Eddie and loved this track. So I have to thank you for making me aware of it.

Lynyrd Skynyrd most definitely. I don't know of any other music that gives me chill bumps and hits my soul as they do. 'Simple Man' is my favorite song by them.

Here's a discerning music lover!
 

Enjoy this baby!

http://www.wimp.com/ledzeppelin/

Take Five
 

My "Wow" moment was the first time I heard the Dave Brubeck Quartet play "Take Five". That was it for me. I don't think I've heard anything since that had the same effect (although "Hey, Jude" was the song I shared with my first love back in the 60's).

Love it!
 

Love that reaction! A future music connoisseur!

You want a WOW moment; I got to see/hear Mel Torme' play drums to "Sing, Sing, Sing"!!!!

And I want to mention my five favorite groups of the 60s - The Beatles, Hollies, Byrds, Rascals and Spoonfull. Sorry Herman!
Also, three favorite concerts; 1) Sir Paul (2005), 2) Elvis (1976) and 3) John Sebastian (1971).

The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams CD
 

I love "sing, sing,sing" but never thought Mel Torme played drums. Always learning new artists and new things here. For me, I still like Gene Krupa with the drums for that particular tune. Though realizing there are more rock and jazz fans here, I have a question to Country & Western fans, if any out there.
Recently a new CD came out titled The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams. They were apparently lyrics of Hank not put to music and Bob Dylan got hold of. Bob Dylan sings only one song but others are by Patty Loveless, Norah Jones, Vince Gill et al. If you have listened to them, did you like the music Bob Dylan worked on? I hear some should become a country standard.

:agree:

This is a difficult question as my interests are all over the place. I've been a musician (organist) all my life and so was my Mother, and pianists Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. When I started playing it was to please my parents so I played songs going back to the 1920's. Then in the 60's the Beatles came along and I was in Rock and Roll bands through college and til the late 70's playing in weekend bands. Occasionally still do. When I'm playing for others I like to play dance music (preferably 50's, 60's, early 70's) as I enjoy seeing people dance to the music I help create although I've also played concert type music of the heavy variety, ie, Doors, a little Greatful Dead, Who, Byrds, Lovin Spoonful, Steppenwolf, but preferring 3 Dog Night, Santana (early), Rascals, Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears. At home I listen to various types mentioned add in the Eagles, Doobies, Winwood, Wilson Pickett, et al, plus beautiful harp music. I don't consider rap as music. Also not big on single artists as I prefer groups but don't know why that is but that being said there are some single artists I enjoy. I really like pianists. Have been to concerts by Liberace, Ferrante & Teicher, and a couple I can't remember. I really like pipe organ music in the old theatres. One of the best I seen in person is Hector Oliveria from Brazil and Bob Ralston of Lawrence Welk fame and like to listen to Joann Castle of that show playing her honky tonk piano. I've seen the Allman Brothers when they were the Allman Joys; Jimi Hendrix as opening band for the Monkees in Jacksonville, FL and well as Jimi in New Orleans; was on stage helping with 3 Dog Night concert and met Hoyt Axton who performed and wrote some of their songs; saw Ike and Tina Turner; performed on stage as dual act with the Grassroots; performed with members of Wet Willie band before they formed that group; saw Doctor John from New Orleans and probably a few others that memory is not recalling just now. Have recorded in Nashville at an old famous defunct studio called Bradley's Barn. I like the powerful sounds of theatre pipe organs and have helped restore 2 Robert Mortons in Saenger Theatres but these days at home I play simple stuff for my own amusement as well as restore old Hammond organs and Leslie speakers for them. I'd like to get in a 50's/60's R&R band when I get to TV. It's hard these days to find venues of people who like to dance to the older music. Seems TV might just be the place! How do I pick one influence? Heck, I forget the question. :wave:

If you did The Rascals (Felix) and The Doors (Manzarek) you must be an accomplished organist.

When The Music's Over Turn Out the Light
 

Thanks for the kind words.
Over the years (40 or so now?) it has faded without a lot of practice. That's one reason I'd like to play again.
Light My Fire was a fun one to play as well as all of Felix's songs (Come on Up, Mustang Sally, Groovin, It's a Beautiful Morning and Midnight Hour come to mind). We even did the full length version of 'When the Music's Over'. That was tough to learn! 17 minutes as I recall. We did most of that album.

When The Music' Over is a classic keyboard song. To play the complete version had to be an experience. And Felix's Good Lovin and Lonely Too Long had to be on your play list as well. Did you do The Animals- House Of The Rising Sun...another organ classic.

CaptJohn you certainly have a wide taste in music. I love all kinds of music except hip hop, rap and the like. Hi Tom, Happy Thanksgiving and look forward to your return to TV. Currently with our son's family for Thanksgiving and now waiting for pumpkin and pecan pie while the young wash the dishes. Glad to be old and playing around with I-pad instead of washing dishes. Back to music. Certainly love to hear your music one of these days, CaptJohn. You mentioned Mustang Sally. Have you watched the movie "the Commitments"? They were good with that song. You mentioned recording in Nashville but never mentioned Country Music. You don't like them?

Tom: How could I leave out Good Lovin? Yes, played that one a lot, even in a band I played in a couple of years ago. Lonely Too Long is one of my favorites but never did play it in public. Played a little Animals (We Gotta Get Outa This Place). For some reason never cared for House of RS but played it anyway by demand (That's one of the very first songs I played in a band.). Also like but didn't play Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood. Suddenly remembered the Zombies (She's Not There). Somewhere I've got reel to reel tapes of us playing the Doors, etc. stuff. Now I've got to learn how to convert them to CD's. Anybody got a good program for that?
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Yorio: My interests are too wide to focus sometimes but I can always find something to fit my mood! I haven't seen 'the Commitments' (need to do that) but their version of Mustang Sally I do have and really like it (in fact, I'm going to play the CD right now). [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNrKD7ymOOU&feature=fvsrMost[/ame] of the country music I like is the later kind with a lot of harmony and actually reminds me more of the older R&R songs. Since I'm an organist, it's the ones with lots of Hammond organ (and piano) in them that appeal to me....naturally! No one group really appeals to me except Alabama (song 'Christmas in Dixie' is good and fitting for the season). X the ad. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDYfXlMR9QA&feature=fvwrel[/ame]. I download and make up my own country albums for that reason. I like Dwight Yokum's 'Fast As You'. Others: Living Fast Forward; Hank W-That's how They Do It in Dixie; Reba McIntire's Telephone song I call it since I'm not sure of the title. Boot Scootin Boogie. All My Exes Live in Texas. Like I said, big mixture.
Thanks for your interest.
And now on to pumpkin pie.

Playing Music
 

CaptJohn; I'm a singer and guitarist (not as good as I used to be thanks to arthritis). I've been in rock and pop bands since the mid-60's, including starting a few with people who are talented but never played or sang the 50-60 rock genre. When I get to TV, I would like to start a club called something like The Villages Rock & Pop Orchestra and Chorus to give people of all expereince levels the chance to experience playing and singing the music of the 50's-early 70's in front of an audience. My vision is that it could include brass and who knows maybe even some strings for some numbers. Maybe I've found my organist! :wave:

B.

This is a wonderful thing. It would be great if you guys can connect. Look out Rocky and your rollers... you might be getting some competition.

Yorio:

If you enjoyed Al Bowlly, check out Charles Trenet, Carroll Gibbons, Hutch, Nat Gonella and Mistinguett. All from the 20's thru 40's.

A great CD to choose is Art Deco Music Collection (3 CD's)
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Art-Deco-Music-Collection/dp/B002AUD46U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322249308&sr=8-1[/ame]

chuck

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I was watching the movie "Standing in the Shadows" about the legendary back up Motown band The Funk Brothers.A singer named Joan Osborne sang the old Jimmy Ruffin song "What Becomes of The Broken Hearted" My reaction WOW.Said the same thing when I heard Joan Baez sing Amazing Grace and Allison Krauss sing anything.WOW and double WOW!

Somewhere on one of these threads someone mentioned they were a drummer. Only thing left is a bass player for a basic combo!
Add some brass, then strings and we could play all types.
Unless we're consistantly playing, none of us are a good as we once were!

If the group get together you can call yourselves "The Village People." WAIT! That name was taken already.

Good thought, Tom. I'll have to play around with the name a little. Everyone, what are your suggestions? Let's get those creative juices flowing! Somebody let Gracie Girl, Boomer, Fumar, and the rest of the crazy people know about this thread, and let's get some band name ideas! By the way, we will be visiting the Villages Jan 18 -20. If anyone is around we would love to get together for a drink and to talk some music! CaptJohn, have you heard a pianist named Danny Wright? Plays mostly standards, broadway,etc, and has a wonderful touch. :crap2:

B.

"Ain't Dead Yet" (Alive and Kicking- is already used)

The Creaking Bones

Liquid Youth

The Villages Peeps or Peepers

24 K Gold Show
 

Just had to bring this old post of mine back as we went to see a great show yesterday at Lecanto which is near Inverness. This group is playing all around near TV during February and March at Leesburg, Inverness, and Ocala. I would consider this high end Cruise Line theatre show and if you like 50s, 60s pop, country and rock n' roll, the 2 1/2 hour show will bring back memories. Check them out YouTube.com/user/24KgoldMUSICshow or search 24K Gold Music. For wannabes and gonna bees--there are lots of clubs here in TV. We joined the French Club and a volunteer arranged a bus and a 60 strong group were able to see the show plus having dinner at Stumpknocker's in Inverness. Many clubs will have volunteers arranging trips like this. So, come to TV. if anyone wants to know the show schedule, call toll free 1-866-884-0291. We enjoyed the show thoroughly.

...all part of what makes this a great place to live,...my mother-in-law is out playing bridge 2-3 nights a week and like you, sometimes goes to see a performer with other Villagers on one of those chartered bus trips. When I moved here I was excited to be back in Florida,...then, to my pleasant surprise I started running into all kinds of working and retired musicians down here,...little did I realize The Villages was fast becoming the entertainment capital of Central Florida.....life is good,:)...I've got buds I play music with every week,...a lot of fun. :MOJE_whot:

Anyone heard of British pop star Rumer?
 

Never heard of Rumer until recently but Burt Bacarack heard her voice and she can really sing some of his composition beautifully. She is apparently debuting in the U.S. If some one heard her, what think?

Music/musicians in YV
 

The opportuniy to perform is a major reason we are coming as well (as soon as we can sell the house in VA!). Graytop, maybe you and your friends will let me sit in once in a while? I play a Gretsch like George's. OK, it looks like George's but is a less expensive model. By your picture, I'm guessing you play the Bass! The question is, do you play it left handed???? The last band I put together had a left handed bass player, but he played a Rickenbacker, not the Hofner. :coolsmiley:

B.

Does any one remember The Flying Burrito Brothers

Yorio,

I believe 60 Minutes had a piece on her this past Sunday.

....I do play the bass,....I'm a righty though :) ....here's what we do....

The Sixties Home

Nice job! I'm going to see if I can send you a PM with an audio of my most recent performance. Don't know if it will work, but I'll try.

B.

Yori is on 100% about Pandora. A GREAT way to get free music. Type in your favorite artist and you will get 24/7 of that artist and similar ones. My wife listens to her Rod Stewart Pandora selection and it plays songs from Stewart, Elton John, Seger, The Eagles, and sings fro the area and likeness.

The app is FREE (Can't beat the price) Get it.