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Originally Posted by sjpdg
Appreciate nails being dragged across a chalkboard? I just can't.
As far as Bekka and Billy taking FM country, I guess I missed that too. They did a duet country album after leaving FM, but their contributions to "Time" are certainly not country.
My point is that FM has always had an ethereal or otherworldly quality to their music. Evidence a few titles that come to mind just off the top of my head: Albatross, Black Magic Woman, Green Manalishi, Sunny Side of Heaven, Night Watch, Hypnotized, Rhiannon, I'm So Afraid, Crystal, The Chain, Gold Dust Woman, Sisters Of the Moon, Gypsy, Seven Wonders, Welcome To The Room Sara, In The Back Of My Mind, Behind The Mask, These Strange Times, Say Goodbye, and Goodbye Baby.
How on Earth does Dave Walker fit into that short list of songs with that quality? Short/Quick answer, he doesn't.
Honestly, I don't hate the man, believe me. He's got more talent than I've got and I'm not too proud to admit it. He's recorded with a world class band. Have I? Nope. I just don't care for his contributions to FM. That's all I'm saying.
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Well supposedly one of Mick's criticisms of Bekka and Billy was that they made FM sound too country...read that in an interview somewhere with either Bekka or Billy?
I guess it is one of the things about FM is that there is something for everyone. Personally I try to appreciate each contribution, although I struggle with Dave Mason but thats the way it goes...
Just a quick question though, have you even tried to listen to Dave's Savoy Brown stuff or his solo stuff? If you haven't I'll even send you some to listen to if you like. I'm not trying to force you to like Dave W. Personally I like him, he's a good blues rocker and I like that quality.
I used to like the Derelict on Penguin but knew almost nothing else about him. Dug up the Idle Race album Time Is after talking with John (wetcamelfood) on here, and then hunted up the Savoy Brown albums, etc. The more I listen the more I enjoy.
You have to be aware though that I'm a big Dylan fan (plus people like Rod Stewart, Springsteen, etc) so the need for an artist to actually hold a tune is optional. Raw would be a good word for Dave W.
Finally I think the mystical quality to FM has certainly existed through Bob Welch and Stevie and perhaps to a lesser extent PG. Three out of thirteen vocalists, although admittedly major vocalists.
Anyway if you don't like him then you don't like him...I could tie you down and force you to listen to the Derelict on repeat but that might just be extreme and I can't afford the airfare right now...
