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Bob Welch Writes Great Songs
Okay, this has probably been discussed before, but damn, I love Bob's songs. I am absolutely stunned that no smooth, intelligent young musician hasn't tried to cover his material, recasting it of course in a contemporary context. His songs have a lot of malleability and can be performed in a number of ways.
What prompted this thread? I just downloaded I-tunes songs from his solo album "The Other One." "Watch the Animals" is a GREAT tune. But then there is rarely a day at the gym when I don't listen to the Sausalito "live" recording of "Bermuda Triangle." Genius. |
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I really can't think of a bad song he contributed to Fleetwood Mac...he's had a couple of clunkers on solo albums, but still they're few & far between. (I like even some songs Bob himself loathes that he's done).
His recent stuff (available for download on his website) is VERY GOOD. "Twist & Turn", "Angels", "Opium", off the top of my head, are as good as any of his Fleetwood Mac contributions.
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I concur... My favorite FM period is with Bob Welch... in my opinion he directed the band into a mysterious jazzy kind of feel... it had pop elements, jazz sounds, and great blends of musicianship... the perfect underground band at the time..
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ME TOO!!!!!! And Bob is by far, the coolest, most down to Earth member of FM(okay, John's right there with him).
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I love so many songs by Bob Welch, far too many to name, solo and with Fleetwood Mac. 'Future Games' is a definite favorite. 'Silver Heels' and 'Angel' are close seconds! As for solo work, 'Easy To Fall' has always been a favorite. I know it isn't the best written song in the world, but something stands out about it. Some of the newer songs he has up on his site are great. I haven't had them long, so I'm still working out what I like best!
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Plus Mr Vito...
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I do love Bob Welch. And his glasses.
Think I'll give Mystery to Me a listen tonight. |
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