tbonesullivan Posted January 2 Posted January 2 I guess also titled, is there anyone who ISN'T friends with Randy Newman? I mean, "I Love L.A." by Randy Newman is really REALLY Good. Yes, it's a comedy song, probably most famously remembered for the montage in the first "Naked Gun" movie, but aside from that, it's a fantastic example of 1980s production, and the list of people playing on it is incredible. It also might have my Favorite Steve Lukather Solo. Ever. And drums by Jeff Porcaro? Anyway, what are some examples of songs that you might have dismissed at first, but then realized were incredible? 3 Quote
Willie G. Moseley Posted January 3 Posted January 3 The way things evolved, the first thought I have if Randy Newman's name comes up these days is how much I enjoyed his soundtrack to The Natural, just a good ol' (and relatively authentic) All-American movie. 4 Quote
Stike Posted January 3 Posted January 3 20 hours ago, tbonesullivan said: I guess also titled, is there anyone who ISN'T friends with Randy Newman? I mean, "I Love L.A." by Randy Newman is really REALLY Good. Yes, it's a comedy song, probably most famously remembered for the montage in the first "Naked Gun" movie, but aside from that, it's a fantastic example of 1980s production, and the list of people playing on it is incredible. It also might have my Favorite Steve Lukather Solo. Ever. And drums by Jeff Porcaro? Anyway, what are some examples of songs that you might have dismissed at first, but then realized were incredible? I'll see your I Love LA and raise you a Talk To Ya Later. 2 Quote
tbonesullivan Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 On 1/3/2026 at 2:07 PM, Stike said: I'll see your I Love LA and raise you a Talk To Ya Later. YES. I also have to say that the song they did with Olivia Newton-John for the Xanadu soundtrack is pretty dang good, even if they didn't write it. Now I go back to RE listening to most of my favorite Duran Duran songs after finally noticing how great the bass lines are. 1 Quote
Stike Posted January 5 Posted January 5 3 hours ago, tbonesullivan said: YES. I also have to say that the song they did with Olivia Newton-John for the Xanadu soundtrack is pretty dang good, even if they didn't write it. Now I go back to RE listening to most of my favorite Duran Duran songs after finally noticing how great the bass lines are. John Taylor rules. 1 Quote
tbonesullivan Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 18 hours ago, Stike said: John Taylor rules. He really does. And he also owns Bernard Edwards Stingray Bass. Taylor was really influenced by the stuff Chic did, and worked with a few members, including Edwards and later Nile Rodgers. I still want to pick up a 4 string stingray and throw some GHS Brite Flats on it to see if I can get that sound. 1 Quote
Willie G. Moseley Posted January 6 Posted January 6 ^^^It may be a synth bass (hard for me to tell with these small computer speakers) but the bass line on "All She Wants Is" has one of the slipperiest (and memorable) hooks I've ever heard. I'm not a Duran Duran fan, but I used to sneak it into a bass solo when I played in a bar band. 1 Quote
tbonesullivan Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 4 hours ago, Willie G. Moseley said: ^^^It may be a synth bass (hard for me to tell with these small computer speakers) but the bass line on "All She Wants Is" has one of the slipperiest (and memorable) hooks I've ever heard. I'm not a Duran Duran fan, but I used to sneak it into a bass solo when I played in a bar band. Honestly I only like the stuff from their first two albums... because I'm an MTV kid. I had that stuff hard written into my brain as a kid. That and Rush's Moving Pictures. Quote
DaveL Posted January 7 Posted January 7 I believe this band is interfering with the space time continuum (sp?) But I love it! Quote
tommy p Posted January 8 Posted January 8 On 1/2/2026 at 11:35 PM, Biz Prof said: I want to hear that chord Hank is playing in a song. 😬 1 1 Quote
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