So I lost all my songs from my IPod and ITunes resulting in a major downloading session, highlights include discography of Foo Fighters, Oasis, Bob Marley, The Killers, Bob Dylan and the Kaiser Chiefs what else would you lot consider must have albums and songs.
Posted by: Civvy at last, February 3, 2009, 9:22pm; Reply: 1
Queen Live Killers.
Posted by: Ash, February 3, 2009, 9:33pm; Reply: 2
Just a few Faviroutes of mine Songs Oasis- wounderwall Travis- Driftwood Kings of leon- on call Guns 'n' Roses- November rain The Beatles- Let it be/ Yesterday Foo fighters- Best of you Albums Join with us- The feeling Power in numbers- Jurrasic 5 Hot Fuss- The killers The Kinks singles collection
Posted by: grimsby pete, February 3, 2009, 9:33pm; Reply: 3
Max Bygraves - You need hands.
I dedicate this album to Phil Barnes. :P
Posted by: paulfcb, February 3, 2009, 9:54pm; Reply: 4
Get an album by Longview called Mercury. I've recommended this to many people and they are all very happy! You may not have heard of them but this album is quality!
Posted by: mike the mariner, February 3, 2009, 10:02pm; Reply: 5
You were right - Badly Drawn Boy
Posted by: mike the mariner, February 3, 2009, 10:11pm; Reply: 6
Join with us- The feeling The Kinks singles collection.
The feeling ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D good one! The Kinks singles collection. That is quality though!
Posted by: barralad, February 3, 2009, 10:47pm; Reply: 7
Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys,
Led Zeppelin 4 by....
Kimono My House by Sparks,
Abbey Road by The Beatles,
Lexicon of Love ABC
Dare by The Human League
4 Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
This Year's Model by Elvis Costello
Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexy's Midnight Runners
Rum, Sodomy and the Lash by The Pogues
Live at Leeds by The Who
National Velvet by Catatonia
Hopes and Fears by Keane
Black Holes and Revelations by Muse
Glasvegas by ...
The Stone Roses by...
That'll do to be going on with 8)
Posted by: aldi_01, February 4, 2009, 4:39pm; Reply: 8
any of the oasis albums, both roses album, sonic youth, neil young, the jam, the beatles...too many to reccommend
Posted by: Manchester Mariner, February 4, 2009, 5:07pm; Reply: 9
At the moment I would reccomend the following albums as they are on heavy rotation:
Neon Neon – Stainless style The Hold Steady – Boys and girls in America Mars Volta – Bedlam in Golliath Grinderman - Grinderman EL-P - I'll sleep when you're dead Jamie T - Panic Prevention The Cribs - Mens Needs, Women's needs, whatever The Bronx - The Bronx Gojira - The way of all flesh
Rock on!
Posted by: BIGChris, February 4, 2009, 5:12pm; Reply: 10
Straight Shooter-Bad Company Night Moves-Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
More recently most Paul Weller albums and The Jam, Oasis & Frank Sinatra Greatest Hits
Posted by: LeeGTFC, February 4, 2009, 7:11pm; Reply: 11
Biffy Clyro - Mountains 8)
Posted by: moosey_club, February 4, 2009, 7:17pm; Reply: 12
The Wedding Present - Bizzaro , George Best The Smiths - The Smiths , Queen is Dead Bjork - Debut Pulp - Greatist Hits Placebo - Black market music Trouble Funk any you can find or any other Washington D.C Go-Go Complilation Sex Pistols - never mind the.. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath Gene - To see the lights
Posted by: Rodley Mariner, February 4, 2009, 7:55pm; Reply: 13
I would back up Manc Mariner on Neon Neon and would add anything by Super Furry Animals - Radiator is a cracker to start with as is Guerilla. Would also recommend:
Arcade Fire - Funeral Richard Hawley - Coles Corner Teenage Fanclub - anything you can get Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid Doves - Lost Souls Gorky's Zygotic Mynci - Barafundle The Rapture - Pieces of the people we love
Posted by: Manchester Mariner, February 4, 2009, 8:33pm; Reply: 14
I would back up Manc Mariner on Neon Neon and would add anything by Super Furry Animals - Radiator is a cracker to start with as is Guerilla. Would also recommend:
Arcade Fire - Funeral Richard Hawley - Coles Corner Teenage Fanclub - anything you can get Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid Doves - Lost Souls Gorky's Zygotic Mynci - Barafundle The Rapture - Pieces of the people we love
Good call on Radiator, the best from a very good catalogue from the super furries, I've been caning neon bible by arcade fire recetly too, whilst I do like Funeral I think Neon bible does not have one weak track, one of my favorite live bands too.
Posted by: barralad, February 4, 2009, 8:37pm; Reply: 15
Good call on Radiator, the best from a very good catalogue from the super furries, I've been caning neon bible by arcade fire recetly too, whilst I do like Funeral I think Neon bible does not have one weak track, one of my favorite live bands too.
I thought my musical knowledge of current stuff was O.K....not so sure now!!!!!! Not heard of half these groups
Posted by: Rodley Mariner, February 4, 2009, 8:46pm; Reply: 16
Good call on Radiator, the best from a very good catalogue from the super furries, I've been caning neon bible by arcade fire recetly too, whilst I do like Funeral I think Neon bible does not have one weak track, one of my favorite live bands too.
I love both the Arcade Fire albums, just that Funeral is in the current loop. Would agree about them live as well. I saw them at Leeds festival a few years ago and they were amazing. New Super Furries album due shortly. Can't wait.
Posted by: Civvy at last, February 4, 2009, 9:14pm; Reply: 17
Abba Gold
Posted by: barralad, February 4, 2009, 9:31pm; Reply: 18
Easy listening I admit. But you do find yourself singing along when they come on the Radio.
Best live band I ever seen live has to be Queen.
Enjoyed Oasis/Radiohead/Killers but for sheer entertainment you couldn't beat Freddie Mercury.
Also (for the oldies) The Jam, 4 concerts and every one top top line.
Posted by: Manchester Mariner, February 4, 2009, 10:23pm; Reply: 20
I would have loved to have seen Queen, took my Mrs to see that fella who won stars in your eyes as Freddie Mercury at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, I swear if you close your eyes for a minute it could be the actual man.
Posted by: kingofthekippers, February 4, 2009, 11:08pm; Reply: 21
You can't beat a bit of Gary Glitter......
....Fucking hard enough with a bat.
Posted by: kingofthekippers, February 4, 2009, 11:09pm; Reply: 22
I would have loved to have seen Queen, took my Mrs to see that fella who won stars in your eyes as Freddie Mercury at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, I swear if you close your eyes for a minute it could be the actual man.
If you close your eyes you could mistake me for Freddie Mercury.
So long as he wasn't saying anything.
Posted by: Civvy at last, February 5, 2009, 9:16am; Reply: 23
Never seen them but a great album.
Brothers in Arms Dire Straights.
Posted by: Wrawby_Mariner, February 5, 2009, 11:58am; Reply: 24
The most recent streets album is rather good
Posted by: kiss a fish, February 5, 2009, 1:29pm; Reply: 25
That's one of my faves ;) Quite partial to a bit of Take That (2nd time around tho) Shania Twain always makes me tap my feet and wail along Abba will always be one of the greatest groups
Posted by: barralad, February 5, 2009, 4:14pm; Reply: 26
Easy listening I admit. But you do find yourself singing along when they come on the Radio.
Best live band I ever seen live has to be Queen.
Enjoyed Oasis/Radiohead/Killers but for sheer entertainment you couldn't beat Freddie Mercury.
Also (for the oldies) The Jam, 4 concerts and every one top top line.
Saw Queen at the Gardens in 74 (at the time of Queen 2 album) They made everyone sit on the floor. Thought they were the absolute highlight of Live Aid. Radio GaGa was absolutely brilliant. Having said that the only Queen album I own is "Night at the Opera".
Posted by: Ash, February 5, 2009, 6:21pm; Reply: 27
The who - quadrephenia (sp?)
Posted by: Civvy at last, February 5, 2009, 7:53pm; Reply: 28
That's one of my faves ;) Quite partial to a bit of Take That (2nd time around tho) Shania Twain always makes me tap my feet and wail along Abba will always be one of the greatest groups
Yeah, I've heard you like it rough ??) ??) ??)
Posted by: headingly_mariner, February 5, 2009, 8:22pm; Reply: 29
get the blueskins. they were quality available on itunes
Posted by: pseudonym, February 5, 2009, 8:56pm; Reply: 30
I agree with barralad. Rum, sodomy and the lash
Posted by: barralad, February 5, 2009, 9:33pm; Reply: 31
It's hard to say I must be on me way. So buy me beer and whisky cos I'm going far away. I'd like to think I'll be returning when I can. To the greatest little boozer under Sally Maclennane
Posted by: barralad, February 6, 2009, 10:15pm; Reply: 34
It's hard to say I must be on me way. So buy me beer and whisky cos I'm going far away. I'd like to think I'll be returning when I can. To the greatest little boozer under Sally Maclennane
Great songs/fantastic album. My kid brother used to roadie for them. Saw them at a park in Scunny in the eighties. Brilliant live.
Posted by: pseudonym, February 6, 2009, 10:16pm; Reply: 35
Anyway "It's time to stop rambling cos there's work to be done"
Posted by: pseudonym, February 8, 2009, 7:12pm; Reply: 36
Great songs/fantastic album. My kid brother used to roadie for them. Saw them at a park in Scunny in the eighties. Brilliant live.
You won't believe this barralad but I went to a party last night at the Honest Lawyer and the second music track of the night was "Dirty Old Town" by the Pogues.
Posted by: Civvy at last, February 8, 2009, 7:15pm; Reply: 37
Fantastic party album. And it's nice to know I'm better looking than the singer (at least I fooking hope so) :-/
Posted by: barralad, February 8, 2009, 7:57pm; Reply: 38
Fantastic party album. And it's nice to know I'm better looking than the singer (at least I fooking hope so) :-/
Wouldn't take much to be better looking than the advert for the British Dental Association. Don't think he's actually doing anything with the band now. Last time I heard of them they guy from the Clash was fronting the band(?) or have I completely made that up??
Posted by: paulfcb, February 8, 2009, 8:04pm; Reply: 39
Posted by: pseudonym, February 8, 2009, 10:32pm; Reply: 40
Wouldn't take much to be better looking than the advert for the British Dental Association. Don't think he's actually doing anything with the band now. Last time I heard of them they guy from the Clash was fronting the band(?) or have I completely made that up??
Was The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn done because Shane McGowan kissed his girl by the factory wall !! ;D
Posted by: MaccaBilk, February 11, 2009, 11:21pm; Reply: 41
Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin 4 by.... Kimono My House by Sparks, Abbey Road by The Beatles, Lexicon of Love ABC Dare by The Human League 4 Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers This Year's Model by Elvis Costello Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexy's Midnight Runners Rum, Sodomy and the Lash by The Pogues Live at Leeds by The Who National Velvet by Catatonia Hopes and Fears by Keane Black Holes and Revelations by Muse Glasvegas by ... The Stone Roses by... That'll do to be going on with 8)
Good collection. I know Joanne from the Human League's husband; I usually go see them live each year - a great night. Did you go to the gig at the Auditorium a few years back?
Here's some good 'uns:
Sandinista! - The Clash I See a Darkness – Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Holes in the Wall - Electric Soft Parade Either/Or - Elliott Smith Nothing's Shocking - Jane's Addiction England Made Me - Black Box Recorder If You're Feeling Sinister - Belle and Sebastian Freak Out - Frank Zappa Sophtware Slump - Grandaddy Merseybeast - Ian McNabb Live at the Apollo - James Brown Grace - Jeff Buckley Ghost is Born - Wilco Don't Try This at Home - Billy Bragg Rock Art And The X-Ray Style - Joe Strummer and the Mescalaros Brighten the Corners - Pavement Zuma - Neil Young Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen Man on the Roof - Stephen Fretwell Television - Television The Soft Bulletin - The Flaming Lips
There's tons more, but that'll do for now...
Posted by: MaccaBilk, February 11, 2009, 11:26pm; Reply: 42
Great songs/fantastic album. My kid brother used to roadie for them. Saw them at a park in Scunny in the eighties. Brilliant live.
Elvis Costello produced that album. It was during those session that he met Cait O'Riordan, his future wife.
Absolutelyfuckinggreat album.
In blood and death 'neath a screaming sky I lay down on the ground. And the arms and legs of other men were scattered all around. Some cursed some prayed, some prayed then cursed, then prayed then bled some more. And the only thing that I could see was a pair of brown eyes that was looking at me. But when we got back labelled parts one to three, there was no pair of brown eyes waiting for me.
How on earth such an ugly, toothless drunk can come up with that is beyond me...
Posted by: MaccaBilk, February 11, 2009, 11:32pm; Reply: 43
Wouldn't take much to be better looking than the advert for the British Dental Association. Don't think he's actually doing anything with the band now. Last time I heard of them they guy from the Clash was fronting the band(?) or have I completely made that up??
Hmm, "The guy from The Clash" - how dare you talk about my all time hero in such a way!
The music died on 22 December 2002 when Joe Strummer departed this earth. That guy that taught me all I know about social decay, political and social repression, and militarism. A true great in all senses.
In 1983 when he sacked Mick Jones he went into a huge decline and only got his creative shit together in 1999 when he formed The Mescalaros; they went on to produce some excellent albums - worth checking them out.
A DVD of his life story came out a year or so ago, called "Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten" - absolutely worth watching that.
Posted by: Manchester Mariner, February 11, 2009, 11:42pm; Reply: 44
A DVD of his life story came out a year or so ago, called "Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten" - absolutely worth watching that.
I second that, a great celebretion of a great man!
On the Music documentarys/DVD front I watched Amazing Journey the story of the who the other night, I have always enjoyed the who but the story made me appreciate them so much more.
Posted by: barralad, February 12, 2009, 8:07am; Reply: 45
Good collection. I know Joanne from the Human League's husband; I usually go see them live each year - a great night. Did you go to the gig at the Auditorium a few years back?
Here's some good 'uns:
Sandinista! - The Clash I See a Darkness – Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Holes in the Wall - Electric Soft Parade Either/Or - Elliott Smith Nothing's Shocking - Jane's Addiction England Made Me - Black Box Recorder If You're Feeling Sinister - Belle and Sebastian Freak Out - Frank Zappa Sophtware Slump - Grandaddy Merseybeast - Ian McNabb Live at the Apollo - James Brown Grace - Jeff Buckley Ghost is Born - Wilco Don't Try This at Home - Billy Bragg Rock Art And The X-Ray Style - Joe Strummer and the Mescalaros Brighten the Corners - Pavement Zuma - Neil Young Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen Man on the Roof - Stephen Fretwell Television - Television The Soft Bulletin - The Flaming Lips
There's tons more, but that'll do for now...
I actually prefer "Marquee Moon" by Television. The title track must rank as having one of the best riffs ever. Now, I wish I'd been fortunate enough to see them live. I once played a Frank Zappa live album at 45 r.p.m. by accident and didn't realise...
Posted by: barralad, February 12, 2009, 8:10am; Reply: 46
Hmm, "The guy from The Clash" - how dare you talk about my all time hero in such a way!
The music died on 22 December 2002 when Joe Strummer departed this earth. That guy that taught me all I know about social decay, political and social repression, and militarism. A true great in all senses.
In 1983 when he sacked Mick Jones he went into a huge decline and only got his creative shit together in 1999 when he formed The Mescalaros; they went on to produce some excellent albums - worth checking them out.
A DVD of his life story came out a year or so ago, called "Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten" - absolutely worth watching that.
My shame. I couldn't remember his name!! :B Should have resorted to Wiki but tried to be honest :B
Posted by: steve1971, February 12, 2009, 5:24pm; Reply: 47
suprised no-one has chipped in with any Pink Floyd tracks??
or am i just boring??
David Gilmour has to be amongst the top 5 guitarists of all time along with (in no particular order) Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Gary Moore
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd Hotel California - The Eagles Enter Sandman - Metallica Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin Back In Black - AC/DC Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who November Rain - Guns n Roses Sympathy For The devil - Rolling Stones Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding Hey Jude - The Beatles Running To Stand Still - U2 Still Got The Blues - Gary Moore Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
All the above songs (and many more others too) have to be from some of the most influential artists of all time
Posted by: Japers, February 12, 2009, 6:10pm; Reply: 48
Dinosaur Jr freak scene The Pixies - Ed is dead Bufalo Tom - Tailights fade or sunflower suit Grant Lee Philips/Buffalo Mighty Joe Moon/ ladies love oaracle Husker Du - Songs and stories or zen arcade Bob Mould - workbook avoid modulate Wilco - shot in the arm Bonnie Prince Billy I am a darkness Tortoise - million ways Mogwai - young team the breeders - cannonball The Flaming Lips soft bulletin Grant Hart modern man Neds automic dustbin - scrawl wonder stuff - circle square bill janovitz - my funny valentine (COVER) Frank BLack Honeycomb Pajo 1964
god once you start you just keep going!! few tracks and albums often spinning on the player
Posted by: 0ld timer, February 12, 2009, 6:49pm; Reply: 49
cant beat bit of steve harley and cockney rebel
Posted by: barralad, February 12, 2009, 7:08pm; Reply: 50
Very true. Psychomodo is a great album and the live version of "Tumbling Down" on Face to Face is up there as one of the best live tracks of all time (IMO). Did you see them at the Central Hall in the early 80's? Bizzare venue but a great gig.
Posted by: 0ld timer, February 12, 2009, 7:20pm; Reply: 51
Very true. Psychomodo is a great album and the live version of "Tumbling Down" on Face to Face is up there as one of the best live tracks of all time (IMO). Did you see them at the Central Hall in the early 80's? Bizzare venue but a great gig.
was there also seen at boston . clps winter gdns and auditorium and lincoln castle
Posted by: barralad, February 12, 2009, 7:27pm; Reply: 52
was there also seen at boston . clps winter gdns and auditorium and lincoln castle
The Winter Gardens gig was brilliant. A lot of the Thursday regulars were asking who the mouthy sod on stage was. Harley soon had them eating out of his hand.....
Seem to remember hearing/reading that one of the band members was killed in the Lockerbie crash.
Posted by: pseudonym, February 13, 2009, 6:12pm; Reply: 53
The guitar solo at the end of Poles Apart - Pink Floyd. Awesome
Posted by: pseudonym, February 13, 2009, 10:41pm; Reply: 54
Just got on youtube Terry Rudrum & his supervisors main music track. It was absolutely fantastic track. Megalomania by Black Sabbath. (Craze for power)
Posted by: 0ld timer, February 14, 2009, 7:30am; Reply: 55
The Winter Gardens gig was brilliant. A lot of the Thursday regulars were asking who the mouthy sod on stage was. Harley soon had them eating out of his hand.....
Seem to remember hearing/reading that one of the band members was killed in the Lockerbie crash.
paul jefferys
Posted by: barralad, February 14, 2009, 10:16am; Reply: 56
Posted by: mrgrimsby, February 14, 2009, 9:05pm; Reply: 57
Television- marquee moon The Black Angels-Passover
Sigur Ross-ágætis byrjun
Posted by: KingyGTFC, March 4, 2009, 7:08pm; Reply: 58
Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul Oasis - Definately Maybe Oasis - (whats the story) Morning Glory The Jam - Snap! Ian Brown - Greatest Hits Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
8)
Posted by: barralad, March 4, 2009, 7:31pm; Reply: 59
Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul Oasis - Definately Maybe Oasis - (whats the story) Morning Glory The Jam - Snap! Ian Brown - Greatest Hits Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
8)
Am I allowed to admire your choices at 51 years of age?? 8)
Posted by: Civvy at last, March 4, 2009, 8:01pm; Reply: 60
Am I allowed to admire your choices at 51 years of age?? 8)
I'm not too far behind you barralad and I think it's a good statement the the music of the last 15 years or so is of a quality that it can still be appreciated by silly old gits. I think the only period of music that really did my head in was the rave scene late 80's. I have not seen one mention of any of that music on this thread. I have been to see a few of the newer bands with my nephew, and my neices' boyfriend and have thoroughly enjoyed the concerts despite being one of the older ones there. They just don't like it when I throw a few wicked shapes on the dance floor though ;)
Posted by: Teesknees, March 7, 2009, 9:20am; Reply: 61
Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath Black Sabbath - Sabotage Deep Purple - Fireball Free - Fire and Water Streetwalkers - Red Card Family - Bandstand Pat Travers - Making Magic The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Next Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat Lindisfarne - Fog on the Tyne Arctic Monkeys - Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not Bad Company - Bad Company Focus - Focus III Led Zep - Led Zep II Joe Bonamassa - Live from nowhere in Particular Joe Bonamassa - Who Killed John Henry Fischer Z - Going Deaf for a living Roger Chapman - Hyenas only laugh for fun. Supercharge - She moved the dishes first
Posted by: barralad, March 8, 2009, 6:04pm; Reply: 62
Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath Black Sabbath - Sabotage Deep Purple - Fireball Free - Fire and Water Streetwalkers - Red Card Family - Bandstand Pat Travers - Making Magic The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Next Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat Lindisfarne - Fog on the Tyne Arctic Monkeys - Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not Bad Company - Bad Company Focus - Focus III Led Zep - Led Zep II Joe Bonamassa - Live from nowhere in Particular Joe Bonamassa - Who Killed John Henry Fischer Z - Going Deaf for a living Roger Chapman - Hyenas only laugh for fun. Supercharge - She moved the dishes first
Chapman-Witney Streetwalkers at the Winter Gardens around about 1973/74 was one of the best gigs I've ever been to. The atmosphere was fantastic and I reckon they played about 5 encores. Roger Chapman was interviewed in the N.M.E. a week or two later and he was raving about it.
Posted by: Teesknees, March 8, 2009, 7:27pm; Reply: 63
Chapman-Witney Streetwalkers at the Winter Gardens around about 1973/74 was one of the best gigs I've ever been to. The atmosphere was fantastic and I reckon they played about 5 encores. Roger Chapman was interviewed in the N.M.E. a week or two later and he was raving about it.
Wow.. some else who was there!! I was begining to think I'd dreamt it! Fantastic gig! I remember some bright spark swininging from a chandelier! I kept that NME was a while but like everything else in my past.. it's gone missing lol! Roger Chapman still gigs, his voice isn't quite as good and he's a bit larger now, but he's still good to watch! I think thet were supported by Dirty Tricks.. the next big thing in 76.. they now tour as a Led Zep tributeband called Stairway to Zeppelin! Theres some good vids on UTube of the Streetwalkers circa 76 that bring a few memories back!
Posted by: pseudonym, March 8, 2009, 9:36pm; Reply: 64
Chapman-Witney Streetwalkers at the Winter Gardens around about 1973/74 was one of the best gigs I've ever been to. The atmosphere was fantastic and I reckon they played about 5 encores. Roger Chapman was interviewed in the N.M.E. a week or two later and he was raving about it.
Good FAMILY atmosphere ? ;D
Posted by: barralad, March 9, 2009, 8:40pm; Reply: 65
Wow.. some else who was there!! I was begining to think I'd dreamt it! Fantastic gig! I remember some bright spark swininging from a chandelier! I kept that NME was a while but like everything else in my past.. it's gone missing lol! Roger Chapman still gigs, his voice isn't quite as good and he's a bit larger now, but he's still good to watch! I think thet were supported by Dirty Tricks.. the next big thing in 76.. they now tour as a Led Zep tributeband called Stairway to Zeppelin! Theres some good vids on UTube of the Streetwalkers circa 76 that bring a few memories back!
The Gardens in the 70's on a Thursday night was THE place to be. Only now can we truly appreciate how lucky we were. Most of the gigs were pay on the door if I remember rightly.
Saw Queen, Edgar Broughton Band, Sparks (their first ever British gig), Manfred Mann's Earthband, Cockney Rebel, Be Bop Deluxe, Stranglers, Sex Pistols etc. Utterly superb stuff!!!
Posted by: mariner91, March 21, 2009, 12:15pm; Reply: 66
I'm not too far behind you barralad and I think it's a good statement the the music of the last 15 years or so is of a quality that it can still be appreciated by silly old gits. I think the only period of music that really did my head in was the rave scene late 80's. I have not seen one mention of any of that music on this thread. I have been to see a few of the newer bands with my nephew, and my neices' boyfriend and have thoroughly enjoyed the concerts despite being one of the older ones there. They just don't like it when I throw a few wicked shapes on the dance floor though ;)
This is very true. A friend of mine recently opined that this is the first "generation" where kids and oldies are virtually listening to the same music and it forges some links between the generations. There is no way my parents would have listened to anything that I was listening to.
If you go to a concert no-one bats an eyelid if you are older. Equally I was impressed by the younger turn-out at Billy Bragg at the Engine Shed in Lincoln.
I was never that sure about the "rave" stuff but some of the great Manchester bands came out of it so it can't be all bad.
Posted by: ginnywings, March 23, 2009, 12:24pm; Reply: 68
Wow.. some else who was there!! I was begining to think I'd dreamt it! Fantastic gig! I remember some bright spark swininging from a chandelier! I kept that NME was a while but like everything else in my past.. it's gone missing lol! Roger Chapman still gigs, his voice isn't quite as good and he's a bit larger now, but he's still good to watch! I think thet were supported by Dirty Tricks.. the next big thing in 76.. they now tour as a Led Zep tributeband called Stairway to Zeppelin! Theres some good vids on UTube of the Streetwalkers circa 76 that bring a few memories back!
I was there too and if it was 73/74,then i would have been 15.Sure i saw them there when i was older.Did they do more than one gig?
Lost count of the bands i saw at the Winter Gardens,but i have all the ticket stubs somewhere.Highlight had to be AC/DC with Bon Scott.Was deaf for a week.Fantastic night.
UFO,another great band i saw there plus the Stranglers,Sex Pistols,Clash,Undertones,Damned,Buzzcocks,Skids,Dr Feelgood,Edgar Broughton Band and many many more.Great night.
Posted by: KingyGTFC, March 23, 2009, 11:17pm; Reply: 69
Am I allowed to admire your choices at 51 years of age?? 8)
You certainly are. 35 years difference but still a great taste in music ;)
Posted by: Teesknees, March 24, 2009, 4:40pm; Reply: 70
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I was there too and if it was 73/74,then i would have been 15.Sure i saw them there when i was older.Did they do more than one gig?
The one I saw, and maybe the same one as you, was 1976. Don't think they did more than one gig, maybe they came as Family. Makes you wonder were all those fans went!
Posted by: aldi_01, March 24, 2009, 5:45pm; Reply: 71
gene were a good band, a chap from grimsby was also their manager, now currently managing my mates band in the big smoke...well he was last time i spoke to them
Posted by: barralad, March 25, 2009, 7:43pm; Reply: 72
I was there too and if it was 73/74,then i would have been 15.Sure i saw them there when i was older.Did they do more than one gig?
The one I saw, and maybe the same one as you, was 1976. Don't think they did more than one gig, maybe they came as Family. Makes you wonder were all those fans went!
I somewhat pride myself on my memory but freely admit you have got me doubting myself now. It could have been 76. According to Wikki they only formed "late 73". Definitely don't remember them playing more than one gig at the W.G.
Posted by: ginnywings, March 26, 2009, 12:08am; Reply: 73
I somewhat pride myself on my memory but freely admit you have got me doubting myself now. It could have been 76. According to Wikki they only formed "late 73". Definitely don't remember them playing more than one gig at the W.G.
76 sounds more like it to me.I left school in 75 and doubt i would have been going to the WG before that.I have a terrible memory though.All i do know is i definitely saw Roger Chapman at some point.
Posted by: Teesknees, March 26, 2009, 7:43am; Reply: 74
76 sounds more like it to me.I left school in 75 and doubt i would have been going to the WG before that.I have a terrible memory though.All i do know is i definitely saw Roger Chapman at some point.
Well not wanting to drag this on too much, but I went with a guy who had his leg in plaster and I can relate that to him playing cricket, or rather not playing cricket in 1976 because of that. I can remember that but I can never remember where I put my glasses!!
Posted by: barralad, March 26, 2009, 9:18am; Reply: 75
Well not wanting to drag this on too much, but I went with a guy who had his leg in plaster and I can relate that to him playing cricket, or rather not playing cricket in 1976 because of that. I can remember that but I can never remember where I put my glasses!!
76 it is then!! 8)
Posted by: mike the mariner, June 1, 2009, 2:38am; Reply: 76
Death of a clown - The Kinks
Posted by: tails303, June 1, 2009, 9:17pm; Reply: 77
anyone got the new manic street preachers album yet?? Very Old School manics.......worth a listen!!
But mainly agree with anyone who mentions Oasis, Stone Roses, Arctic monkeys, Charlatans, The Strokes (is this it), ...and the Bluetones debut album was a corker!! Beatles - Rubber Soul, manics - everything must go, ...........i could go on...courteeners album is good also!!!
Posted by: aldi_01, June 1, 2009, 10:01pm; Reply: 78
cant be arsed to trawl through all six pages but i hope someone has said the queen is dead the smiths...flipping amazing
Posted by: IvorHardon, June 1, 2009, 10:20pm; Reply: 79
Gary Moore is one of the most influential artists of all time? Gary Moore wasn't even the most influential member of Thin Lizzy! As a solo artist he is derivative and unimaginative. If you want to hear great new blues give Joe Bonamassa a listen.
Posted by: MaccaBilk, June 1, 2009, 10:31pm; Reply: 80
Why, why, why do people continually mention Oasis; surely the most non-original band of all time?
I've spent the evening sat in the garden, next to my chiminea, drinking gin and tonic and listening to Tonight's the Night by Neil Young. Oasis? My Arse...
Posted by: barralad, June 1, 2009, 10:39pm; Reply: 81
Why, why, why do people continually mention Oasis; surely the most non-original band of all time?
I've spent the evening sat in the garden, next to my chiminea, drinking gin and tonic and listening to Tonight's the Night by Neil Young. Oasis? My Arse...
Neil Young is having something of a resurgence in popularity. Was in HMV on Saturday and of the three people in front of me, two were buying After the Goldrush and Harvest.
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" is one of the greatest songs ever especially the descant refrain 8)!
Posted by: Manchester Mariner, June 1, 2009, 10:41pm; Reply: 82
Gary Moore is one of the most influential artists of all time? Gary Moore wasn't even the most influential member of Thin Lizzy! As a solo artist he is derivative and unimaginative. If you want to hear great new blues give Joe Bonamassa a listen.
Saw Thin Lizzy last year, or the bastardized version that wheels itself around these days as Thin Lizzy, I sacked it off after they opened with a rubbish version of whisky in the jar. At the moment its all about Boxer by the national, Grey Britain by Gallows and Boys and girls in America by the hold steady.
Posted by: mike the mariner, June 1, 2009, 10:43pm; Reply: 83
Neil Young is having something of a resurgence in popularity. Was in HMV on Saturday and of the three people in front of me, two were buying After the Goldrush and Harvest.
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" is one of the greatest songs ever especially the descant refrain 8)!
He's my all time musical hero. Aside for the dodgy eary 1980s Geffen years, he's been consistently superb for 40 years.
So many near perfect albums; After the Goldrush, Tonight's the Night, Rust Never Sleeps, Sleeps with Angels, Freedom, Ragged Glory, Weld, Everybody Knows this is Nowhere, On the Beach, Broken Arrow, Harvest, American Stars and Bars etc etc etc
Amazing.
Also so many superb live gigs that I've been to over the years; the next being in Nottingham in 3 weeks time...
Posted by: barralad, June 1, 2009, 10:55pm; Reply: 85
Blimey, I didn't realise that people still bought music from shops ??)
Still the only way for real afficionados to buy it 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) There has to be a solid presence. I've still got all my albums. Some of the sleeves are simply works of art.
Posted by: mike the mariner, June 2, 2009, 12:06am; Reply: 86
I like to have a CD but I prefer to buy them online.
Posted by: Les Brechin, June 2, 2009, 12:44am; Reply: 87
A few of my favourite tunes....
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones Laid - James Sound Of The Suburbs - The Members Where's Captain Kirk - Spizz Energi All About You - The Scars Leave In Silence - Depeche Mode Treason - The Teardrop Explodes Careless Memory - Duran Duran Message In A Bottle - The Police Freakscene - Dinosaur Jnr The Only Living Boy In New Cross - Carter USM Blues For Ceausescu - Fatima Mansions The Dark Is Rising - Mercury Rev
Loads more but those are off the top of my head.
Posted by: mike the mariner, June 2, 2009, 12:55am; Reply: 88
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones Laid - James Sound Of The Suburbs - The Members Where's Captain Kirk - Spizz Energi All About You - The Scars Leave In Silence - Depeche Mode Treason - The Teardrop Explodes Careless Memory - Duran Duran Message In A Bottle - The Police Freakscene - Dinosaur Jnr The Only Living Boy In New Cross - Carter USM Blues For Ceausescu - Fatima Mansions The Dark Is Rising - Mercury Rev
Loads more but those are off the top of my head.
It was the 30th. anniversary gig in London in the middle of May.
Posted by: Teesknees, June 2, 2009, 9:56pm; Reply: 90
Gary Moore is one of the most influential artists of all time? Gary Moore wasn't even the most influential member of Thin Lizzy! As a solo artist he is derivative and unimaginative. If you want to hear great new blues give Joe Bonamassa a listen.
Must agree...Joe Bonamassa is very very good! Saw him in Wolverhampton in April and he gave a great gig, good to see some of the audience were under 65 though! Songs like Mountain Time and Happier Times are more than good blues songs. I see he had Clapton joining him at the Albert Hall last month!
Posted by: Les Brechin, June 2, 2009, 11:56pm; Reply: 91
It was the 30th. anniversary gig in London in the middle of May.
Yeah, shame really. It would have been great to see them live again. I saw them at The Winter Gardens in the early 80s. I didn't even realise they were still going. Another fave band of mine that have been going for years are Stiff Little Fingers. Still going strong today despite a few line up changes but still with their original lead singer Jake Burns, and had their 30th Anniversary gig in 2007 when they played Inflammable Material in track order and then a medley of favourites. "At The Edge" was my theme song when I was about 15.
They would always teach me that to swear was a sin Always speak your mind but not aloud Think of something that you want to do with your life Nothing that you like that's not allowed I've no time to talk about it All your stupid hopes and dreams Get your feet back on the ground son It's exams that count not football teams
Off to see another of my all time fave bands, Carter USM in November, at Brixton Academy when they are gonna play their first 2 albums in track order. Can't wait.
Posted by: Wrawby_Mariner, June 3, 2009, 12:16am; Reply: 92
Loving the New Manics album
Posted by: mike the mariner, June 4, 2009, 12:33am; Reply: 93
Hour of Bewilderbeast - Badly Drawn Boy. It's still one of my favourite albums
Posted by: TedMariner, June 5, 2009, 1:59am; Reply: 94
The Streets - A Grand Don't Come for Free Nirvana - MTV Unplugged Live in New York The Libertines - The Libertines Coldplay - Parachutes The Doors - The Doors
Posted by: mike the mariner, June 7, 2009, 1:37am; Reply: 95
You can download a free live album from the Coldplay website, if you want to.
Posted by: lincolnsmariner, June 9, 2009, 2:05pm; Reply: 96
Probably not the taste of most but still an awesome song.
Posted by: Rodley Mariner, June 9, 2009, 7:38pm; Reply: 97
The Streets - A Grand Don't Come for Free Nirvana - MTV Unplugged Live in New York The Libertines - The Libertines Coldplay - Parachutes The Doors - The Doors
If you're picking a Streets album it has got to be 'Original Pirate Material'. Nothing he has done since has been in the same league. Likewise 'The Libertines' is a sorry, sorry imitation of 'Up the Bracket'.
Posted by: TedMariner, June 9, 2009, 8:45pm; Reply: 98
If you're picking a Streets album it has got to be 'Original Pirate Material'. Nothing he has done since has been in the same league. Likewise 'The Libertines' is a sorry, sorry imitation of 'Up the Bracket'.
Original Pirate Material is a good album, i just prefer the story thats told in A Grand Don't Come For Free. As for The Libertines i just prefer more songs in The Libertines than Up the Bracket.
Posted by: Rodley Mariner, June 9, 2009, 8:50pm; Reply: 99
Original Pirate Material is a good album, i just prefer the story thats told in A Grand Don't Come For Free. As for The Libertines i just prefer more songs in The Libertines than Up the Bracket.
Fair enough - all personal choice.
Posted by: itsnotcoditshaddock, June 10, 2009, 3:46pm; Reply: 100
