Oldies But Goodies (songs)

Dido live at Good morning America - YouTube

Dido Armstrong, "Sand in My Shoes", live on, "Good Morning, America", ABC, about 2003.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTvDzHzJLNI&feature=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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Texas Star said:
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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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
 
The Beatles

"Daytripper"
The Beatles Day Tripper (2009 Stereo Remaster) - YouTube

"Rain"
The Beatles Rain (2009 Stereo Remaster) (Original Promotional Video) - YouTube


Traffic

"Dear Mister Fantasy"
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"
Neil Young - Cinnamon Girl - YouTube


Allman Brothers

"Statesboro Blues"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItKctgKNw2o


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"
The Kinks - Dead End Street - YouTube

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.
 
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.
 
ABBA, Sweet, Joan Jett, they are all goodd. Each in their own way. Not sure if any other than Ballroom Blitz are oldies...
 
I remember the first time I heard this. I was visiting my twin brother. It was playing in the background but it stopped the conversation dead. We both made copies of it. Louise Tucker's Midnight Blue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g72Hryo***s&feature=related

We also blasted out Jennifer Rush The Power of Love at full volume during the same visit. JENNIFER RUSH - 'THE POWER OF LOVE' 1984 - YouTube

They are not particularly old, but they bring back memories. My brother died 4 years ago.

Going back to the first song I can remember hearing on the "wireless" back in the 53, how about Patti Page How Much is that Doggie in the Window How Much Is That Doggie In The Window - Patti Page - YouTube

Then in 57 Paul Anka impressed me with Dianna Paul Anka - Diana (1957) - YouTube

In the early 60s I listened to Carole King's Might as Well Rain Until September while lying in a hospital bed Carole King - It Might as Well Rain Until September - YouTube

And who in the 60s didn't have a Simon & Garfunkel album. I loved The Sound of Silence, Homeword Bound, but have chosen I Am a Rock
I Am a Rock - YouTube

Just a short selection of songs that made a lasting impression.
 
Here's a few oldies I like from slightly off the beaten path....

"Master Jack" - 4 Jacks & a Jill
"Master Jack" 4 Jacks and a Jill - YouTube

"A sign of the Times" - Petula Clark [Love the Aston Martin Volante!]
Dailymotion - Clark Petula - A Sign of the Times - une vidéo Music

"Too much to Dream Last Night" - Electric Prunes
Electric Prunes 'To Much To Dream Last Night' - YouTube

"Summer Wine" - Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood
Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood - Summer Wine (1967) - YouTube

"Georgy Girl" - The Seekers
The Seekers - Georgy Girl - YouTube

"Bittersweet Samba" - Herb Alpert [Ever feel like the guy in the red jacket?]
"Bittersweet Samba" Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - YouTube
 
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Almost anything by Sam Cooke......
Annie's Song-John Denver
Red House-Jimi Hendrix
Faded Love-Bob Wills
Alley Op- Hollywod Argiles
Please Mr. Custer...
Does your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor?
 
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
 
ol' geeser said:
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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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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