Band Face Off - Round 18

[trackaghost]

Two legends of jazz went up against each other, but in the end it was the amazing voice of Billie Holiday that beat the true artistry of Ella Fitzgerald.

Round 18 should be interesting. How will you vote?

The results so far
Round 1: Petty defeats Springsteen - 36 to 19
Round 2: Led Zeppelin defeat The Who - 22 to 19
Round 3: Madonna defeats Sheryl Crow/Kate Bush - 24 to 13/10
Round 4: The Beatles defeat Rolling Stones/U2 - 23 to 16/14
Round 5: Guns N Roses defeat Bon Jovi/Metallica - 17 to 13/12
Round 6: Heart defeat Blondie/The Pretenders - 23 to 16/6
Round 7: The Beach Boys defeat The Kinks/The Byrds - 24 to 10/10
Round 8: Johnny Cash defeats Elvis Presley/Roy Orbison - 20 to 19/7
Round 9: Abba defeats The Carpenters - 25 to 15
Round 10: Prince defeats Jimi Hendrix/Lenny Kravitz - 24 to 15/3
Round 11: No Doubt defeat Garbage/Hole - 27 to 11/9
Round 12: Bob Dylan defeats Neil Young - 26 to 25
Round 13: Dolly Parton defeats Emmylou Harris/Linda Ronstadt - 20 to 17/9
Round 14: Marvin Gaye defeats Aretha Franklin/Stevie Wonder/Diana Ross - 14 to 11/10/2
Round 15: David Bowie defeats Lou Reed/Iggy Pop - 35 to 5/2
Round 16: Talking Heads defeat The Clash - 18 to 16
Round 17: Billie Holiday defeats Ella Fitzgerald - 18 to 7

[skcin]

Oh, Sharon, I hate you right now. :distress:

I think I will go with Skynyrd. I love the Eagles, but they are more soft AC pop than rock IMO. Skynyrd is good old hard country rock. And I love that.

[WildInTheWind]

Skynyrd for me. I like the Eagles, but some of there songs are very boring to me. And I don't find them all that interesting live, either. LS has always been very entertaining to me.

[CreepingDeath]

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Both of them make me cringe, but The Eagles are unbearable. Henley & Co. are just boring hacks, imo.

[Dreammms]

I guess Eagles for the Stevie connection.

[Miss Vicky]

Skynyrd!!!

To quote one of my favorite movies: (probably not verbatim but you get the idea.)

"Look man, I've had a bad night and I hate the f*cking Eagles!"

[ryan8472]

I picked the Eagles because they have more songs I like. Many of which remind me of easy summer living. What does that mean? It means it's hot, and I'm driving with the top down to the river with my friends, and we have not a care in the world the whole summer. We're also thin and tan, and we wear our swimsuits everywhere. Has this ever happened? Not really. I like Skynard too, though.
Same here. :nod:

[markolas]

The Eagles. Aren't Lynyrd Skynyrd a bunch of racists?

[ontheEdgeof17]

Eagles. Stevie's pretty much a member.

[Red]

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Both of them make me cringe, but The Eagles are unbearable. Henley & Co. are just boring hacks, imo.

I'm with you on this one. Don Henley's voice really is boring, isn't it!

[estranged4life]

The Eagles. Aren't Lynyrd Skynyrd a bunch of racists?

the late/great Ronnie Van Zandt had plenty of friends who were of color...So no, That is just a stigma attached to LS due to their southern roots...And their fans.

I went with LS (Sorry ya Eagles nutswingers)...More guitar oriented than the Eagles, Plus their song "Simple Man" owns (aka smokes) anything the Eagles ever did.

[Karlie]

Eagles, and not just because of Stevie.

[Jyqm]

Round 18 should be interesting. How will you vote?

Should be interesting, indeed. My prediction: The people who are voting on musical grounds will mostly go for Skynyrd. Most other folks will choose The Eagles simply because Stevie screwed half of them.

I'm sure you can guess where my vote went. I may be able to count the great Skynyrd songs on one hand, but at least I have to use more than one finger.

As Miss Vicky already noted: "Look, I've had a long night, and I hate the ****ing Eagles, man."

(And Sharon, bless your heart for spelling Lynyrd Skynyrd correctly...)

[Jyqm]

Eagles. Stevie's pretty much a member.

I think you mean she's seen the member of pretty much... ahh, these kinds of jokes are just going be too easy in this thread...

[amber]

My favorite thing about this is how sometimes when certain people vote for some things over others, they say it's because they know music waaaay better than other people, or that people who "really" know music will vote for such and such. It cracks me up when people choose to quantify their particular musical taste using that "pseudo expert" reasoning. I'll have to do that myself more often. I mean, you know, why not? I played instruments and sang for years. Surely I'm an "expert".

[dissention]

Neither. They're both ass.

[dissention]

Stevie's pretty much a member.

Don't make me laugh.

[estranged4life]

My favorite thing about this is how sometimes when certain people vote for some things over others, they say it's because they know music waaaay better than other people, or that people who "really" know music will vote for such and such. It cracks me up when people choose to quantify their particular musical taste using that "pseudo expert" reasoning. I'll have to do that myself more often. I mean, you know, why not? I played instruments and sang for years. Surely I'm an "expert".

except in sarcasm :nod:

I just went by which of the 2 artists I listen to more (My Mom's music collection included both the Eagles & Lynyrd Skynyrd) and who I enjoy more.

[amber]

Don't make me laugh.
Who is in your avatar? So familiar. Driving me nuts.

[Jyqm]

My favorite thing about this is how sometimes when certain people vote for some things over others, they say it's because they know music waaaay better than other people, or that people who "really" know music will vote for such and such. It cracks me up when people choose to quantify their particular musical taste using that "pseudo expert" reasoning. I'll have to do that myself more often. I mean, you know, why not? I played instruments and sang for years. Surely I'm an "expert".

I'll assume you're talking about my prediction about how the votes will go, and if so, you're reading a hell of a lot into it that isn't there. I didn't say anything about people who "know" music "better" than anyone else.

The fact is, there are two ways that people vote in these little face-offs. They either vote for musical reasons and choose the artists whose music they like more, or they vote for non-musical reasons and choose an artist based on some association or another (Neal voted for Neil Young because they share a first name, someone voted for Emmylou because she's associated with Gram Parsons, and a number of people have voted for The Eagles because they've been associated with Stevie). Given that this is just a for-fun poll on an Internet message board, there's nothing more or less legitimate about either tactic. My prediction was simply that most of the people who vote because of the music will pick Skynyrd. I didn't say anything about "experts," and I think we already had the thread in another forum about how there really aren't any objective standards to "quantify" music taste or decree that one band's music is "better" than any other's.

As for why I think most people who will vote based on the music will vote for Skynyrd: For one, Skynyrd strikes me as a slightly more dynamic and arresting band who would appeal to more of the music nerds who post here. Second, I think the people who tend to vote based on the music also realize that a lot of people will be voting for the Eagles simply because of Stevie, so they'll vote for Skynyrd just to even things out and make things more interesting.

[dissention]

Who is in your avatar? So familiar. Driving me nuts.

Anna Wintour.

[dissention]

You know you want to vote for Skynyrd, just to stop The Eagles winning.

For you, my dear, I will.

[amber]

My prediction was simply that most of the people who vote because of the music will pick Skynyrd.
For one, Skynyrd strikes me as a slightly more dynamic and arresting band who would appeal to more of the music nerds who post here.
Second, I think the people who tend to vote based on the music

Okay, dude. :wavey: :woohoo:

[amber]

Anna Wintour.
Oh, I toootally thought it was someone else. Why do you have her in there?

[amber]

I think more people are familiar with The Eagles though. I still find it weird that they have the second highest selling album in the world ever. I guess they have a lot of fans out there.
I guess they also have kick ass harmonies and well written songs/lyrics. :xoxo:
(yes, yes, I like Skynyrd a lot).

[dissention]

Oh, I toootally thought it was someone else. Why do you have her in there?

I just like the pictures of that sow with her huge sunglasses. I have a thing for monstrous sunglasses, so it's only natural. :laugh:

[Jyqm]

I think more people are familiar with The Eagles though. I still find it weird that they have the second highest selling album in the world ever. I guess they have a lot of fans out there.

It boggles my mind, too, and I think the vast majority of those sales are American (more the vast than the majority might otherwise be, anyway). I don't know that the Eagles have as much of a following outside the US as some of the other top-sellers.

[amber]

I just like the pictures of that sow with her huge sunglasses. I have a thing for monstrous sunglasses, so it's only natural. :laugh:
Heeey, that's great! I love monstrous sunglasses, too. I thought, uh, you admired her for some reason. Other than the glasses. Also, she totally reminds me of...Lee...crap...wait...she was blacklisted, and her daughter is Dinah Manoff (?)...dammit!

[Jyqm]

Don't you mean Stevie's pretty much shagged every member. (sorry)

Poor form, Sharon, poor form.

Besides, I already made that joke...

[CreepingDeath]

Most of those sales are American. I believe The Eagles' Greatest Hits is the biggest selling album in America and everywhere else it's Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Feh, I always thought that was a joke anyway. I don't consider "Greatest Hits" as a proper album.

[Jyqm]

Most of those sales are American. I believe The Eagles' Greatest Hits is the biggest selling album in America and everywhere else it's Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Yes indeed. I'm not sure what the worldwide stats are beyond Thriller and the Eagles, but the American top ten is, well, always interesting to ponder. Here's a list of the American top 40, actually, that I just found:

http://members.aol.com/PaulHry/music/riaa.html

Edit: Here's another way of looking at the list, with many more albums included: http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_sold_albums.html

[Jyqm]

Feh, I always thought that was a joke anyway. I don't consider "Greatest Hits" as a proper album.

Regardless, it's sold a hell of a lot of copies. Seems a bit unfair to discount it as champion just because it's a collection of previously released material. The numbers are still there.

[amber]

I thought this was a good time to share a little tune. This is Seven Bridges Road, live. I can't believe they have such tight harmonies live. It's so beautiful. I hope some of you enjoy. :) I really like this song. It's a sing along wonder, in addition to kicking ass by itself. Turn it way up, cause that harmony is amazing. :D

http://s13.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0JRN4X5UEV0C22SYF3B61Q6FDA

[shackin'up]

I thought this was a good time to share a little tune. This is Seven Bridges Road, live. I can't believe they have such tight harmonies live. It's so beautiful. I hope some of you enjoy. :) I really like this song. It's a sing along wonder, in addition to kicking ass by itself. Turn it way up, cause that harmony is amazing. :D

http://s13.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0JRN4X5UEV0C22SYF3B61Q6FDA

Ah we agree on one thing, amber! :lol:

That's the absolute best thing they ever recorded.

But from there we disagree again because the rest of the Eagles material would not win over the best Skynyrdtracks.

So Lynyrd Skynyrd is my choice.

[amber]

Ah we agree on one thing, amber! :lol:

That's the absolute best thing they ever recorded.

But from there we disagree again because the rest of the Eagles material would not win over the best Skynyrdtracks.

So Lynyrd Skynyrd is my choice.
:lol:
Damn you, bitch!!!! I like Skynyrd a lot, too, but only a few songs. Whereas, I like four or five or six of Eagles songs. For instance, what would my life be like if "Witcheh Woman" had never been recorded???? I shudder to think....

[markolas]

I thought this was a good time to share a little tune. This is Seven Bridges Road, live. I can't believe they have such tight harmonies live. It's so beautiful. I hope some of you enjoy. :) I really like this song. It's a sing along wonder, in addition to kicking ass by itself. Turn it way up, cause that harmony is amazing. :D

http://s13.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0JRN4X5UEV0C22SYF3B61Q6FDA

I luuuuuurve Seven Bridges Road. :nod:

[Serrart]

I must have listened to not more than two songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd in my life, so I voted for the Eagles, moreover Don Henley earned a lot of points in my book for the Two Voices tour. I loved their duets. :thumbsup:

Romy

[amber]

I luuuuuurve Seven Bridges Road. :nod:
:angel:
Isn't it gawgeous? That's why I can't discount the Eags, cause of their superb harmonies.

[strandinthewind]

:angel:
Isn't it gawgeous? That's why I can't discount the Eags, cause of their superb harmonies.

THe Eagles are fab. I love their music. I also love most of the solo stuff. I al love LS. But, I voted for the Eagles because they have a larger body of work.

[Miss Vicky]

I luuuuuurve Seven Bridges Road. :nod:

On the rare occasion when, for some irrational and unexplainable reason, I actually listen to the Eagles, I skip that song everytime. It annoys me more than any of the others they've done.

[WildInTheWind]

That's the absolute best thing they ever recorded.

.

I agree. That is one of the only Eagle's songs that I listen to on purpose. (as in...put the CD in, not heard on the radio.) It's fabulous.

[mylittledemon]

Eagles all the way. They appealed to a broader audience. I myself, despise most country music, and thats what a lot of their early stuff (and some stuff today) really is. Plus Don Henley's solo stuff is genius.

[Miss Vicky]

That is the most inexplicable thing I have ever heard in my life. Including aliens and loch ness monsters.
Why is that? Can you explain it...in a musical way? Sesly, I'm not trying to be rude or anything, I'm just really, really, shocked and dumbfounded. I can understand if it's not someone's favorite. But hating it? That's more difficult. :confused:


Because, IMO, the song serves only one purpose: "Hey people, we can harmonize!"

So what? If that's all that it took to impress me, I'd be listening to barbershop music.

[mylittledemon]

On the rare occasion when, for some irrational and unexplainable reason, I actually listen to the Eagles, I skip that song everytime. It annoys me more than any of the others they've done.


I would, actually agree with vick on this one. I dont care much for the song at all.

[Miss Vicky]

Hmmm. Okay. Perhaps you're one of those lyrics people. or, an Only Lyrics person. Cause I like lyrics. The Eagles lyrics make me feel nice. I think those lyrics are good and pretty. They make me think of nice things. or whatev.
Can you harmonize? Like that?
What do you like? Guitars?
I mean, what you said is actually a good point. I just don't know the rest of your point, and cannot imagine it at this time. uh, you like Walter Egan, right? yeah.

The lyrics of that song don't impress me and there's no music to speak of.

Can I harmonize? No. But then, that's not in my job description. Yes, I like guitars, and bass, and drums and... music.

Yes I like Walter Egan, that much goes without saying. But I fail to see what he has to do with this conversation. I also highly doubt that you know much about his career beyond "Magnet and Steel."

[markolas]

THe Eagles are fab. I love their music. I also love most of the solo stuff. I al love LS. But, I voted for the Eagles because they have a larger body of work.

I'm just not a fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd. I tend to think of them the same way I think of Ted Nugent. Ugh.

On a semi-unrelated note...when I was little, I used to mishear "Lynyrd Skynyrd" as "skinner dinner." I don't know why.

[strandinthewind]

I'm just not a fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd. I tend to think of them the same way I think of Ted Nugent. Ugh.

On a semi-unrelated note...when I was little, I used to mishear "Lynyrd Skynyrd" as "skinner dinner." I don't know why.


I love all that Southern Rock stuff http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_rock

[markolas]

I love all that Southern Rock stuff http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_rock

Well, here's the thing...I like the *sound* of it. It's the image I can't get past...all the rebel flag waving, "the South is gonna rise again" crap. Admittedly, not all southern rock bands are like that, but enough of them are that I'm (generally) turned off by the whole genre.

[markolas]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

God, not to be mushy, but I'm sooo glad you've been posting more lately. It *appears* that I love you, against my best instincts :)
*snick*

Aww...don't I feel special. :D :xoxo:

I wasn't posting for a while, b/c it seemed that I p*ssed some people off, so I was laying low for a bit.

[strandinthewind]

Well, here's the thing...I like the *sound* of it. It's the image I can't get past...all the rebel flag waving, "the South is gonna rise again" crap. Admittedly, not all southern rock bands are like that, but enough of them are that I'm (generally) turned off by the whole genre.


You wouldn't be stereotyping would you :laugh:

Here is some info. on that line you are refering to http://www.thrasherswheat.org/jammin/lynyrd.htm

Seriously, people are always quick to demonize the South, but racist a$$holes exist everywhere, not just here :laugh: But, the rep sticks because the South fought to keep slavery. It did not matter that the North treated its blacks just as almost as horrendously as the ones enslaved in the South. It is just the South that gets the blame :rolleyes:

[dissention]

Well, here's the thing...I like the *sound* of it. It's the image I can't get past...all the rebel flag waving, "the South is gonna rise again" crap. Admittedly, not all southern rock bands are like that, but enough of them are that I'm (generally) turned off by the whole genre.

That's the schtick that turns me off. All that rabble rousing, "Sweet Home Alabama" **** just nauseates me. Fech. Don't even get me started on "Freebird." Oyyyyyyyyy.

[Miss Vicky]

Oh, no. I don't. But, what do you like? And why don't you like this? Is the mystery that must be solved by Amber. I know you are a Lindsey fan...he's great. Great guitar, lyrics, and production capabilities. So, why don't you like this?

Vocal harmonies are nice, but they rank near the bottom on my list of musical priorities. As you suspected, lyrics rank #1. The lyrics of this song are pleasant, but not especially memorable. #2 as you might suspect, is guitar. I just listened to this song for the first time in ages, and I didn't even realize there was a guitar on it.

If a song has forgettable lyrics, it damn well better include a great guitar part.

If a song has great lyrics, then it is excusable to have forgettable instrumentation.

Also, I don't like acapella music. I realize this song technically isn't acapella, but it might as well be for all the effect that acoustic guitar has.

For the record, I don't hate <i>all</i> Eagles songs. I actually really like "Lying Eyes."

[markolas]

You wouldn't be stereotyping would you :laugh:

Well, you know what they say about stereotypes. ;) :D

But, I've lived in the south all my life, so it's not like I don't have room to talk, you know?

[strandinthewind]

That's the schtick that turns me off. All that rabble rousing, "Sweet Home Alabama" **** just nauseates me. Fech. Don't even get me started on "Freebird." Oyyyyyyyyy.

Horse faced Yankee :p

[strandinthewind]

Well, you know what they say about stereotypes. ;) :D

But, I've lived in the south all my life, so it's not like I don't have room to talk, you know?

Then you should be able to say first hand that it exists everywhere, at least that is my experience.

[markolas]

Then you should be able to say first hand that it exists everywhere, at least that is my experience.

I have no idea if it exists everywhere, the farthest north I've ever been is Missouri. :D

[strandinthewind]

I have no idea if it exists everywhere, the farthest north I've ever been is Missouri. :D

I do not rec. going any further into the land of the enemy :laugh:

[ryan8472]

I do not rec. going any further into the land of the enemy :laugh:
Oh my god... :laugh:

To paraphrase Grace Slick, "Who won the war?!!!!!!11!oneone!!!!1" :p

[dissention]

I do not rec. going any further into the land of the enemy :laugh:

:laugh:

I feel the same way about going down South.

[dissention]

Oh my god... :laugh:

To paraphrase Grace Slick, "Who won the war?!!!!!!11!oneone!!!!1" :p

I f*cking love you, Ryan. :lol:

[strandinthewind]

:laugh:

I feel the same way about going down South.

Please produce the name of the treasonous scallywag who issued you an invitation :mad: :laugh:

[Miss Vicky]

Well, you know what they say about stereotypes. ;) :D

But, I've lived in the south all my life, so it's not like I don't have room to talk, you know?

Ever heard Warren Zevon's song "Play It All Night Long"? You might like it.
Take a gander at these lyrics:

Grandpa pissed his pants again
He don't give a damn
Brother Billy has both guns drawn
He ain't been right since Vietnam

Sweet home Alabama
Play that dead band's song
Turn those speakers up full blast
Play it all night long

Daddy's doing Sister Sally
Grandma's dying of cancer now
The cattle all have brucellosis
We'll get through somehow

Sweet home Alabama
Play that dead band's song
Turn those speakers up full blast
Play it all night long

I'm going down to the Dew Drop Inn
See if I can drink enough
There ain't much to country living
Sweat, piss, jizz and blood

Sweet home Alabama
Play that dead band's song
Turn those speakers up full blast
Play it all night long

[markolas]

I do not rec. going any further into the land of the enemy :laugh:

Heh. Why not? I've never felt comfortable in the south. I get scared when I have to leave Austin. In Canton, TX (outside Dallas) there is a Burger King with the 10 Commandments posted next to the menu...on the outside wall of the service station next to it is a sign that says "Welcome to the cleanest gas station on I-35...where Jesus Christ is Lord!" I discovered this on my most recent trip to visit my family in Shreveport (another truly horrifying town...that I survived adolescence without at least attempting suicide is nothing short of miraculous to me :laugh: ).

[markolas]

Ever heard Warren Zevon's song "Play It All Night Long"? You might like it.

I haven't heard it, but I do love the lyrics. :D I'll check it out. :)

[strandinthewind]

Oh my god... :laugh:

To paraphrase Grace Slick, "Who won the war?!!!!!!11!oneone!!!!1" :p

:laugh:

Lee thought Grant was a sword polisher - that is all :laugh:

Interestingly, did you know that even Lincoln was the first to point out that the war was not over slavery and he did so because he knew that almost all white Notherners would not fight to free black people, who they considered way beneath them and not really full human beings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War

[strandinthewind]

Heh. Why not? I've never felt comfortable in the south. I get scared when I have to leave Austin. In Canton, TX (outside Dallas) there is a Burger King with the 10 Commandments posted next to the menu...on the outside wall of the service station next to it is a sign that says "Welcome to the cleanest gas station on I-35...where Jesus Christ is Lord!" I discovered this on my most recent trip to visit my family in Shreveport (another truly horrifying town...that I survived adolescence without at least attempting suicide is nothing short of miraculous to me :laugh: ).

Oh honey - Shrevepit is AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for the TC - I have seen them in liberal Mass. :laugh:

[dissention]

Freebird isn't Stellar, Sweet Home Alabama kicks ass. Why? Cause it just does. lololol. Seriously, the music to SHA is very, very good. Very. I don't even like the lyrics. But I love that song. It's *totally* irresistible. "turnitup!" :nod:
It's all fast, and rocking...*sigh* Catchy. Danceable. Singable. Guitarable. Bassable.

Umm, yeah, you forgot cheesy and obnoxious.

I thought you were rabble rousish, Diss?

I am, but not in the "Singing songs about the Southland, I miss Alabamy once again" kind of way. It just smacks of cheese, I cannot help it. I don't understand how folks down South can get away with that sludge, anyone else would be laughed out of the room. :laugh:

Oh, probably just in an East Coast, polite protest way. And I'm sure you are wearing something tasteful. No cutoffs and tanks for you!!! No matter how fricking hot it is!!!
:lol: :xoxo:

Nope, sorry, up here we don't trot on down to the general store for some molasses chews and then head on over to Wal Mart in our pick-up trucks accented with gun racks for some wife beaters to wear in hot weather. :p

[markolas]

Oh honey - Shrevepit is AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I spent my whole life there until I was 22. Don't you feel sorry for me? :lol:

[strandinthewind]

. . . Nope, sorry, up here we don't trot on down to the general store for some molasses chews and then head on over to Wal Mart in our pick-up trucks accented with gun racks for some wife beaters to wear in hot weather. :p

I have owned like seven cars and none of them had that :laugh: Moreover, no one I know does that :laugh:

[markolas]

Not that anyone will answer, cause I'm not gayish, but that is fricking bizarre! Burger King?! Ten Commandments? Good lord!!!!
Why haven't you moved over here- ish?????

Well, I moved to Austin, which is a tiny spot of blue in an endless sea of red. :laugh:

I couldn't afford to live in California.

[strandinthewind]

I spent my whole life there until I was 22. Don't you feel sorry for me? :lol:

:eek:

It explains A LOT :p :p :p

We had a camp in Toledo Bend in the Sabine Reservoir, and that was close enough to Shrevepit for me :laugh:

[dissention]

Oh honey - Shrevepit is AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for the TC - I have seen them in liberal Mass. :laugh:

Oh, honey, the skinheads invaded last year. It was some scary ****. They flocked from the rest of the country to open up an office in Boston to serve as headquarters. And right after they moved in, a mosque in Springfield, MA was burned to the ground by arsonists. Freaky ****.

[strandinthewind]

. . . "Singing songs about the Southland, I miss Alabamy once again" kind of way . . . .

the lyric is "I miss my family once again, yes, and I think it's a sin" you bigoted nincompoop :laugh:

[markolas]

:eek:

It explains A LOT :p :p :p

What does it explain? :shocked: :laugh:

We had a camp in Toledo Bend in the Sabine Reservoir, and that was close enough to Shrevepit for me :laugh:

My great uncle had a camp there. A two story house painted bright yellow with shag carpet. *shudder*

[strandinthewind]

Oh, honey, the skinheads invaded last year. It was some scary ****. They flocked from the rest of the country to open up an office in Boston to serve as headquarters. And right after they moved in, a mosque in Springfield, MA was burned to the ground by arsonists. Freaky ****.

I actually saw some on the Cape as well. Many of the gas stations sell them because they are hot tickets. As for Mass., I LOVE Boston and the Cape. In fact, my friend Gina got married this weekend in Nantucket and I had to miss it :mad:

[ryan8472]

Oh, honey, the skinheads invaded last year. It was some scary ****. They flocked from the rest of the country to open up an office in Boston to serve as headquarters. And right after they moved in, a mosque in Springfield, MA was burned to the ground by arsonists. Freaky ****.
Speaking of skinheads, yesterday in the mail we got a flyer or two from "White Revolution" telling us to "Stop being human sheilds for Israel" and asked if we were ready to "Fight a holy war on our own soil". We had a good laugh. :laugh: Silly skinheads. :p :rolleyes:

Off topic, but I had to share.

[dissention]

the lyric is "I miss my family once again, yes, and I think it's a sin" you bigoted nincompoop :laugh:

The man says Watergate doesn't bother him. Must be a southern thing. :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

What does it explain? :shocked: :laugh:

I am just yanking your chain :cool:


My great uncle had a camp there. A two story house painted bright yellow with shag carpet. *shudder*

Ours was beautiful because my mother decorated it :laugh: She would go every now and then, though that was really not her thing.

[strandinthewind]

The man says Watergate doesn't bother him. Must be a southern thing. :laugh:

I think they are being sarcastic there because the actual couplet is:

Now Watergate does not bother me.

Does your conscience bother you, tell the truth.

[dissention]

I actually saw some on the Cape as well. Many of the gas stations sell them because they are hot tickets. As for Mass., I LOVE Boston and the Cape. In fact, my friend Gina got married this weekend in Nantucket and I had to miss it :mad:

The nutbags have been trying to colonize in Boston for ages. Skinheads, Scientologists, ****ty politicians, etc. I'm so excited for the elections next year, though, because MA has moved so far to the left that everyone is ready to give the old politicians the heave-ho and stick progressives in their places. It's a wonderful time to live here, that's for sure.

Nantucket kicks ass. I've stayed there for many summers at my aunt's house. Winters royally suck, though.

[markolas]

Ours was beautiful because my mother decorated it :laugh: She would go every now and then, though that was really not her thing.

Nobody in my family has any taste. My aunt has a gigantic velvet painting of Elvis hanging above her couch. I probably shouldn't admit that this is the kind of DNA I've got coursing through my veins.

[dissention]

No, it's because he did what he could during...the thing in Alabama...so, his conscious is clear, and he hopes all us northern types did "what we could" at the time, too. So that our consciouses could be as clear as his. Watergate did not "bother him" b/c he did what he could! See?

No. You confused me even more with that post. :laugh:

[dissention]

Nobody in my family has any taste. My aunt has a gigantic velvet painting of Elvis hanging above her couch. I probably shouldn't admit that this is the kind of DNA I've got coursing through my veins.

I have Mapplethorpe hanging over my sofa. :angel:

[markolas]

Well, just move to Chico. Or Fresno... :lol:

Where is Chico? And aren't certain parts of California kind of rednecky, too?

Actually, my gay class friend and his BF are buying fab property in Austin. For so cheap. I think I told you.

You did. :D

[strandinthewind]

The nutbags have been trying to colonize in Boston for ages. Skinheads, Scientologists, ****ty politicians, etc. I'm so excited for the elections next year, though, because MA has moved so far to the left that everyone is ready to give the old politicians the heave-ho and stick progressives in their places. It's a wonderful time to live here, that's for sure.

I thought maybe I would be transfered there, which I would love as I love Boston. I even looked at apartments on Beacon Hill and in Cambridge. But, that kind of fell through. But, this Georgia peach would gladly fly away to Boston in a minute!!!!!
Nantucket kicks ass. I've stayed there for many summers at my aunt's house. Winters royally suck, though. [/QUOTE]

I would soooooo buy a house in Nantucket for the weekends in the Summer if I lived there!!! You could decorate it - the thought of having you under contract and my bidding is tantalyzing :laugh: I want wicker WICKER and lots of it :wavey:

[markolas]

I have Mapplethorpe hanging over my sofa. :angel:

See, I don't even know what that is. :laugh: :lol:

[dissention]

The meaning is: When the Alabama thing was going on, he did what he could for rightness.
And his point is:
We spawned Richard Nixon, so, when that went bad, did we do what we could?
ie, it's not all the "southern man's fault". We all could be culpable for corruption and bigotry at any moment.
And perhaps he even means:
That he fought against the Alabama stuff that happened. -
Did all of us Northerners properly fight against Nixon???
See?

Ah. Yes. But the song is still ass.

[dissention]

See, I don't even know what that is. :laugh: :lol:

Before Jason jumps in with a wiseass remark, let me just say that I don't have any of Mapplethorpe's dirty photos hanging on any wall in my apartment. Only clean ones. :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

I have Mapplethorpe hanging over my sofa. :angel:

My sofa is in the middle of the room - so only air is above it :laugh:

I have an ersatz collection of art. I found these three paintings my mom (an artist of some merit) did in the 40's. So, I have those up. Then I have this incredible painting of the Med. coast line that my mom gave me. I've got a lot of other stuff too, including sone Chinese etchings and a few arch. renderings. My place is not that large, but I have a bunch of stuff crammed into it.

[dissention]

Because....?

Because I find it annoying, I don't like the dude's voice, I don't like the lyrics, and I'm not a big fan of the southern rock sound. That song is dull to me.

[markolas]

Oh, hellyah parts are. Ie, the parts I grew up in.

I thought so. Because my mom's cousin lived there for years, and she and her husband recently moved back to Shreveport. I was hoping some of their liberal-mindedness would rub off on the Shreveport clan, but...they're actually really conservative. One of her sons is a Jesus freak, I think. :(

And, the best part is, there are soooo many closet case cowboys/everyone else, just waiting to meet your ass!!! :lol:

Closet cases annoy. The rest sounds good, though. :D Where in CA is Chico?

[strandinthewind]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :xoxo:


P.S. I'm pretty sure Tantalizing doesn't have a "y" in it.

oops - typo :laugh:

[dissention]

My sofa is in the middle of the room - so only air is above it :laugh:

Mine was until last week, but I put it up against the wall for a change. I don't like it, though, and will probably move it back.

I have an ersatz collection of art. I found these three paintings my mom (an artist of some merit) did in the 40's. So, I have those up. Then I have this incredible painting of the Med. coast line that my mom gave me. I've got a lot of other stuff too, including sone Chinese etchings and a few arch. renderings. My place is not that large, but I have a bunch of stuff crammed into it.

Sounds eclectic. :D

The only thing that I have that sticks out like a sore thumb is a painting my grandmother did of a boy dragging a stick alongside a picket fence, but it has emotional value to me, so I have it up.

[strandinthewind]

Mine was until last week, but I put it up against the wall for a change. I don't like it, though, and will probably move it back . . . .

My place is not large at all and I moved here from a much larger house and did not want to give up my stuff. But, it works pretty well. I am actually about to put a bid on another place if their board votes to allow dogs. it is MUCH larger than my current 800 or so sq. ft.

[Moony]

Well, I loathe both of these bands, but I went with the lesser of two evils: the Eagles. Blegh.

[ryan8472]

yeah, why do I bother? You just basically don't like Classic Rock anyways. Sorreh. :sorry:
I say I'm sorreh, now I should walk a-way. but it's so ir-itating I've got a bunch of stuff to say.
I could sit outside this Ledge and wait.
Weeeelll, I could dedicate my energy to this.
awwwww, youuuuu, suuuuuuuckkkkkk....like a barricade.
Maybe now I could prove to you....
that Classic Rock would be good for you...
and you should really Listen (listenlistenlistenlisten....)

:lol:
Yes, the Thrown Down spoof will really get him to listen to classic rock. :rolleyes: :lol:

[ragandbone]

Anna Wintour.

Uh Oh, I thought it was Michael Jackson!

[ryan8472]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I know. While I was typing, I was like: "He hates thrown down. this is hilarious." :lol:
Good call, Ry. I still thought it was a funny parody, though.
Teehee :p

We want him to listen to more classic rock, not cut his wrists. :laugh:

[dissention]

yeah, why do I bother? You just basically don't like Classic Rock anyways. Sorreh. :sorry:

Sure I do. I just don't like what I consider to be crap. And classic rock is such a broad term these days, anyway.

I say I'm sorreh, now I should walk a-way. but it's so ir-itating I've got a bunch of stuff to say.
I could sit outside this Ledge and wait.
Weeeelll, I could dedicate my energy to this.
awwwww, youuuuu, suuuuuuuckkkkkk....like a barricade.
Maybe now I could prove to you....
that Classic Rock would be good for you...
and you should really Listen (listenlistenlistenlisten....)

:lol:

I must say, that's better than what ended up on SYW. :laugh:

[ryan8472]

Sure I do. I just don't like what I consider to be crap. And classic rock is such a broad term these days, anyway.



I must say, that's better than what ended up on SYW. :laugh:
I knew a quip like that was coming. :laugh:

It's sad that the one thing we disagree upon is such a huge thing ~ Stevie songs. :eek: :distress:

[dissention]

:lol: :lol:
Moochas Smoochas.
but sesly, I've never known you to like any classic rock besides Jefferson Airplane. Do you like others? :confused: You seem to like a lot of the bands that were the antithesis reaction to Classic Rock. :shrug:
And you know that was funny, BTW. :laugh:

Tom Petty
Fleetwood Mac
Jefferson Airplane
The Who
Rolling Stones
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

And a slew of others. The term "classic rock" is too subjective.

[ragandbone]

I am the tangent lady, and I want to know if anyone has ever heard the amazing Dale Kranz, who married one of the Skynard guys and did a couple of records with him as the Rossington Collins Band?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002PDB/ref=m_art_li_3/104-5742341-6429560?v=glance&s=music

It doesn't matter that the music is lead-footed, and pretty unexciting, because you can just marvel at her voice. You should also marvel at the cover of this album. Just look at it. Wow!
Anyway, listen to "Don't Misunderstand Me" (he sings first in the sample, but wait for her)
and "One Good Man"

[sparky]

Horse faced Yankee :p

He is NOT Ann Coulter.

[strandinthewind]

He is NOT Ann Coulter.

Darling - SHE is a sow :cool:

[sparky]

I have Mapplethorpe hanging over my sofa.

If you tell me it is an African American gentleman in a suit, I will roll off this chair.

[Jyqm]

Thanks so much for explaining, I totally appreciate it. :) I honestly rarely understand the point of view of the "lyrics lover" or even the "guitar lover". Although I can recognize when both are present, it just doesn't inform my opinion, or my tastes, as much. God, I'd take a song with a great bass/drum part over guitar and lyrics, any day. And a great vocal, that's a given. If I wanted great lyrics I would:
A) Listen to Bob Dylan or...
B) Read a book.

Thanks again! :wavey:

I don't think I'm entirely sure I get where you yourself are coming from, Amber, if we're parsing out the parts of music that different people like more than others. Is the rhythm most important to you, or is it the harmonies/vocals? Or both?

Either way, that's really interesting. I think most people who listen to pop/rock music tend to fall under your "lyrics lover" or "guitar lover" headings.

[Jyqm]

Ever heard Warren Zevon's song "Play It All Night Long"? You might like it.

Oh yeah! When's Warren Zevon gonna get his chance in one of these face-offs? Put him up against Jackson Browne!

[Jyqm]

I have Mapplethorpe hanging over my sofa. :angel:

I think I'll take the velvet Elvis...

[Jyqm]

Sure I do. I just don't like what I consider to be crap. And classic rock is such a broad term these days, anyway.

It's really more a bad radio format than a "genre"...

[SortaSavageLike]

Ahhh yesss... Who could ever forget that stirring Van Zandt/Neil Young duet... Alabama Man? (Because I've needed an excuse to post this thing for years).

Bullwhips keep on cracking
Carry me home to see my crosses burnin' fast
Singing songs about the black man
I miss my Southern Man once again
And I think it's a sin

Well I heard mister Young screamin' about her
Well I heard ole Neil cut her down
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
Lily Belle don't need him around anyhow

In Birmingham they love the governor
Swear by God I'm gonna cut him down!
Now the screamin' does not bother me
Muscle Shoals gonna come at last
Tell the truth

Sweet home Alabama
Where the mansions are so tall and white
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, Southern change gonna come at last
Here I come Southern Man

Sweet home Alabama
Oh sweet cotton baby
Where the skies are so blue
And the black man's comin' round
Sweet Home Alabama
How long? How long?
Lord, I'm coming home to you
Yea, yea Southern Man's got the answer

[dissention]

I think I'll take the velvet Elvis...

Oh, hush. :laugh: He did some fantastic work. This is my favorite:

http://www.guggenheimcollection.org/images/lists/work/97A_2_md.jpg

He did a portrait of Isabella Rossellini that is stunning. I've always wanted a print of it but could never find it.

[strandinthewind]

Oh, hush. :laugh: He did some fantastic work. This is my favorite:

http://www.guggenheimcollection.org/images/lists/work/97A_2_md.jpg

He did a portrait of Isabella Rossellini that is stunning. I've always wanted a print of it but could never find it.


A lot of his stuff was very good and innovative - and I am not much for venerating photographers. It was his stuff with the needles that I though was crap - I mean he photographed a bullwhip inserted in his anus :eek: But, the vast majority of his earlier work was great like that one you posted.

[Jyqm]

Oh, hush. :laugh: He did some fantastic work. This is my favorite:

http://www.guggenheimcollection.org/images/lists/work/97A_2_md.jpg

He did a portrait of Isabella Rossellini that is stunning. I've always wanted a print of it but could never find it.

I'm not saying Mapplethorpe aint' great stuff. I'm just saying, I could really go for a velvet Elvis on my wall...

[dissention]

A lot of his stuff was very good and innovative - and I am not much for venerating photographers. It was his stuff with the needles that I though was crap - I mean he photographed a bullwhip inserted in his anus :eek: But, the vast majority of his earlier work was great like that one you posted.

I'm not a fan of his sexually explicit photographs. I think they're pretentious and I don't find them aesthetically pleasing in the least.

[gldstwmn]

Lynyrd Skynyrd for their body of work, the whole rock and roll tragedy and just for the fact that they flat out rock. :)

[gldstwmn]

Skynyrd for me. I like the Eagles, but some of there songs are very boring to me. And I don't find them all that interesting live, either. LS has always been very entertaining to me.

Skynyrd was/is a great live band. :nod:

[gldstwmn]

Skynyrd!!!

To quote one of my favorite movies: (probably not verbatim but you get the idea.)

"Look man, I've had a bad night and I hate the f*cking Eagles!"

The Big Lebowski. :laugh: :thumbsup:

[gldstwmn]

Plus their song "Simple Man" owns (aka smokes) anything the Eagles ever did.

I may have to bust out that song right now.

[dissention]

The Big Lebowski. :laugh: :thumbsup:

Did you see this? :laugh:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000A7DVY0/qid=1128886105/sr=8-4/ref=pd_bbs_4/103-1760596-7052664?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846

It comes with coasters and a bowling towel! That movie is priceless.

"Your revolution is over, Mr. Lebowski. Condolences. The bums lost. My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose."

[gldstwmn]

As for why I think most people who will vote based on the music will vote for Skynyrd: For one, Skynyrd strikes me as a slightly more dynamic and arresting band who would appeal to more of the music nerds who post here. Second, I think the people who tend to vote based on the music also realize that a lot of people will be voting for the Eagles simply because of Stevie, so they'll vote for Skynyrd just to even things out and make things more interesting.

I would think that more FM fans would vote Skynyrd because they can relate to the whole guitarist hell bent on self destruction thing. :shrug: But that's just me.

[gldstwmn]

I just like the pictures of that sow with her huge sunglasses. I have a thing for monstrous sunglasses, so it's only natural. :laugh:

So will your next avatar be Jackie O? :laugh:

[dissention]

So will your next avatar be Jackie O? :laugh:

:laugh: Or Johnny Depp:

http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/images/editorial/generalarticle/entertainment/Films/film05/chocolate-factory2-170.jpg

[gldstwmn]

I thought this was a good time to share a little tune. This is Seven Bridges Road, live. I can't believe they have such tight harmonies live.

It's one of their best songs.

[gldstwmn]

THe Eagles are fab. I love their music. I also love most of the solo stuff. I al love LS. But, I voted for the Eagles because they have a larger body of work.

That might be because half of Lynyrd Skynryd died in a plane crash in 1977. :shrug: :p

[gldstwmn]

I have no idea if it exists everywhere, the farthest north I've ever been is Missouri. :D

Honey, you need to get out more. :laugh:

[markolas]

Honey, you need to get out more. :laugh:

Well, it's not my fault. My parents don't travel. I lived in Louisiana my whole life, and had never even been to New Orleans until March of this year.

[Johnny Stew]

I went with the Eagles.
I've never been able to stand Skynyrd.

[strandinthewind]

That might be because half of Lynyrd Skynryd died in a plane crash in 1977. :shrug: :p

Well, there's that ;) :wavey: