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Last night, I asked a counter girl in a Chik Filet with Brandi on her nametag what she thought of the old song "Brandi". The answer, of course, was "What song named Brandi, I never heard of it". I noticed more grey hair this morning.
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Got Pandora running thru my Sony TV to my Bose... Relaxing on the back deck with an a adult beverage. Too many good tunes to list them all... The Doobie Brothers 'Black Water' is playing at the moment... I think Pugsters is barking at a deer in the woods... Life is good in Tennessee. 
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Gotta' back up to the 50's rock and roll and late 40's and 50's western swing for me.
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Steve Forbert -- "It Isn't Going To Be That Way"
My favorite tune. Very poignant lyrics.
Steve Forbert - It Isn't Gonna Be That Way - YouTube
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While I enjoy listening to what the radio stations now call "classic rock" (which translated means if you were around when it came out you are now old), I prefer the oldies. The REAL oldies. Giving all due respect to the guitar genius of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, if you went by the percentage of time a particular type of music was playing on my stereo I have this odd feeling my preferred music choice would leave me alone, or nearly so, on the classical music island.
When they ask that typical "Beatles or Rolling Stones?" question I usually answer Tchaikovsky...
Unless of course I must pick a rock band, and then I say "Lynyrd Skynyrd." 
Scooter, thanks for the clip. But it's even better as the Stokowski transcription for full orchestra. IMHO.
Bach (Stokowski transcription)Toccata and Fugue in D minor - YouTube
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Those are oldies but goodies?!?! I remember hearing those when they were first broadcast on the radio. I also remember vinyl records and 8-track tapes.
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Jackie Wilson ~ Lonely Teardrops ~ I've got the dance moves down cold
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The L.A. "oldies" station is playing stuff I listened to in the 80s.
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not bad but .....
try these
lovin sponful 6 oclock
four tops helpless
deep purple hush
and one of my personal all time favorites
christie yellow river
you will have to punch em up yourselfs
i AM the rock n roll kid
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Reality check:
Last night, I asked a counter girl in a Chik Filet with Brandi on her nametag what she thought of the old song "Brandi". The answer, of course, was "What song named Brandi, I never heard of it". I noticed more grey hair this morning.
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If you're single, get her a used CD of it, if she seems to have potential to be at least a friend. She might like it. I guess some counter girls at Chick-Fil-A are classier and smarter than most...I've seen some college students in the mix there. And I know one who works part-time at an upscale burger place.
Is this the one where the barmaid loves the sailor who brought her silver from Spain? I always liked that. Don't know who sang it. I'll try to find it for you.
I know I've heard it on the sound in restaurants, including some like Chick-Fil-A. (sp?)
In fact, I need to get that when I go for the song by La Oreja de Van Gogh. (See separate topic for that video, the one needing translation)
You know, it seems just yesterday when the songs we're posting here were very current, and some became classics. I keep a range of music, from about the 15th Century-on. The good ones are good ones, and I don't feel "dated" in liking them! (Even, "Greensleeves" and, "Music of the High Renaissance." The gentleman who said he likes J.S. Bach knows a good thing when he sees it! Although my son argues for Pachibel's, "Canon" as a superior choice...)
I'll go look for, "Brandi".
LATER:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-tRXewCAmU It's spelled, "Brandy", like the drink. Band is Looking Glass.
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Familiar with all the doo wop, 50's, 60's music etc.
A lot of songs are redone, and rather well.
Ronnie Spector of "The Ronettes" does a remake of the Beach Boys Hit "Don't Worry Baby"
Very nice, well I think so.
Ronnie Spector & Divine Comedy Don't Worry Baby Live 1998 - YouTube
And from North Carolina, "Band Of OZ" Doo Wop etc.
Band Of Oz Shama Lama Ding Dong.avi - YouTube
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A Whiter Shade of Pale - Sarah Brightman - YouTube
"A Whiter Shade of Pale", by Sarah Brightman. The style is more elegant and melodious than the version from Procul Harum, if I have the name of the original singers right.
Sounds like a different song from her remarkable vocal chords. I think I have all of her CD's, and very often, when I need my spirits lifted, I play one.
Brightman, who used to be married to Andrew Lloyd Webber, is one of the great voices of our day.
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"Nights in White Satin", the Moody Blues live at Montreaux in 1997
I used to date a girl in college who really liked them and I had to agree, after hearing this song. It's still a favorite.
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Dido Armstrong, "Sand in My Shoes", live on, "Good Morning, America", ABC, about 2003.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTvDz...eature=related "My Lover's Gone". Remarkable scenery in Rio de Janeiro in this beautiful video. Don't know if Dido has performed there. The video maker may have just wanted to show off his home town.
He certainly did a bang-up job of it! Especially look for the several views of Christ atop Corcovado mountain and the vast Christmas tree rising from the sea, as well as the lovely beaches. The city by night is breathtaking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbbsjChUiV4 "White Flag", sung live at Brixton Academy in her native London. This may be her most familiar song in the USA. It's the one most played on radio stations.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvmQXuHyKVA The poignantly candid, "Life For Rent". I think this is one of my absolute favorites from her, and I have all of her CD's. Listen carefully to the honest words, expressed with some regret and a sense of awakening to the need to lay down roots and to achieve, if life is to have meaning, not being just a "passing through" experience.
I was shocked to learn recently that some of the younger members on another board consider Dido to be an oldie but goodie, who they remember from their youth. Granted, they are barely in college, but were maybe in junior high school when they first heard her. Gad, time flies.
I'm still hoping for her next CD in a year or so, and think she's one of the relatively few of today's singers whose music will endure.
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"A Whiter Shade of Pale", by Sarah Brightman. The style is more elegant and melodious than the version from Procul Harum, if I have the name of the original singers right.
Sounds like a different song from her remarkable vocal chords. I think I have all of her CD's, and very often, when I need my spirits lifted, I play one.
Brightman, who used to be married to Andrew Lloyd Webber, is one of the great voices of our day.
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Sarah Brightman is no doubt one of the best female vocalist in the world today and does this song really well. But I like Annie Lennox's rendition of this great song much better. A pop singer, singing a pop song.
Whiter Shade of Pale - Annie Lennox - YouTube
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ABBA : Fernando (Top Of The Pops) HD - YouTube
"Fernando", my favorite from Abba. Remember them?
That's it for now, folks. I gotta go write a few pages in a book, then head for bed.
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The Beatles Day Tripper (2009 Stereo Remaster) - YouTube
"Rain"
The Beatles Rain (2009 Stereo Remaster) (Original Promotional Video) - YouTube
Traffic
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TRAFFIC Dear Mr.Fantasy - YouTube
"The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys"
Traffic - Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (Uncut Long Version) - YouTube
Neil Young
"Cinnamon Girl"
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"Statesboro Blues"
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And, not because it's such a good song but this obscure track could be an anthem for our current plight under our nation's current leadership even if it is a depiction of post-war England. Sing along...
The Kinks
"Deadend Street"
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There's a crack up in the ceiling,
And the kitchen sink is leaking.
Out of work and got no money,
A Sunday joint of bread and honey.
What are we living for?
Two-roomed apartment on the second floor.
No money coming in,
The rent collector's knocking, trying to get in.
We are strictly second class,
We don't understand,
(Dead end!)
Why we should be on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
People are living on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
Gonna die on dead end street.
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
On a cold and frosty morning,
Wipe my eyes and stop me yawning.
And my feet are nearly frozen,
Boil the tea and put some toast on.
What are we living for?
Two-roomed apartment on the second floor.
No chance to emigrate,
I'm deep in debt and now it's much too late.
We both want to work so hard,
We can't get the chance,
(Dead end!)
People live on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
People are dying on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
Gonna die on dead end street.
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
(Dead end!)
People live on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
People are dying on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
Gonna die on dead end street.
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
Head to my feet (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
How's it feel? (yeah)
How's it feel? (yeah)
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Goodman,Dorsey,James, Shaw, Jimmy Rogers,Piaf,Snow,Pavarotti ,Arnold,
to many others to list. I'm old, still appreciate most music, still shoot.
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Oldies but Goodies
Goodman,Dorsey,James, Shaw, Jimmy Rogers,Piaf,Snow,Pavarotti ,Arnold,
to many others to list. I'm old, still appreciate most music, still shoot.
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ABBA, Sweet, Joan Jett, they are all goodd. Each in their own way. Not sure if any other than Ballroom Blitz are oldies...
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That works for me. Along with Benny Goodman "Live at Carnegie Hall" with Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton.
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Annie's Song-John Denver
Red House-Jimi Hendrix
Faded Love-Bob Wills
Alley Op- Hollywod Argiles
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Almost forgot to mention the single that probably put me over the edge to choose Law Enforcemnt as a carrier...."The Pusherman"...Steppenwolf
One of the best jobs of wishing ill on scum I know of.....Hoyt Axton did have a way with words
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Almost forgot to mention the single that probably put me over the edge to choose Law Enforcemnt as a carrier...."The Pusherman"...Steppenwolf
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And Snow Blind Friend. Axton is also responsible for Joy To The World. Who would drink a bullfrog's wine?
But one of my favorites, Bony Fingers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqf2daVP3yI
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The song Brandy was done by Looking Glass. Hoyt Axton was a great song writer. Whenever Hush by Deep Purple comes I ruin my hearing some more, with the volume cranked up. Also love Walk Away by James Gang.
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