unfun 75 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 A TV performance that stands out to me was Neil Young doing "Rockin' in the Free World" on SNL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turdus Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 1982, driving to MSAC junior college in Walnut. The DJ mentioned something about, "Ronnie Montrose's new band", and played "Voyager" off of "Gamma 2". I was so floored I had to pull over, it was really powerful. The tone and the groove on that song, sheeeit. Hard to explain, it's like you almost leave your body? I've got Gamma 2 on CD. There are quite a few good cuts on that one. The first one is not bad either. But I think "2" was the best othe 3 releases they did, that I am aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 1982, driving to MSAC junior college in Walnut. The DJ mentioned something about, "Ronnie Montrose's new band", and played "Voyager" off of "Gamma 2". I was so floored I had to pull over, it was really powerful. The tone and the groove on that song, sheeeit. Hard to explain, it's like you almost leave your body? I've got Gamma 2 on CD. There are quite a few good cuts on that one. The first one is not bad either. But I think "2" was the best othe 3 releases they did, that I am aware of. I never knew there was more than 1. I have the first one and it floored me. Now I have to go looking.Once in a while a pop song just jumps out of the radio and grabs you by the throat as it drags you into the back seat. Radio's pretty lame these days, but one time I remember that happening was the first time I hear the Pusette-Dart Band's "Amnesia". Most Esteemed Redhead and I still do that one to this day. I just couldn't believe how cool that record sounded and how different it was from everything else that was ozing out of the ray-dee-oh at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turdus Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Yes sir Tom.... there are at least 3 Gamma records. The 2nd one rocks quite a bit harder than the first. I can not recall anything from the 3rd album.... have not heard it in 20 years. I may be totally mistaken, but I think Davey Pattison was not the vocalist on 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesdead Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Duane Allman-Filmore East minute 27 of Mountain Jam It is so symphonic and its a rock band. ~stokesdead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenjones Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 also, seeing king crimson perform "elephant talk" on fridays (ABC's short lived answer to SNL).Wow - I saw that too! They also played "Thela Hun Ginjeet" which REALLY freaked me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsstuff Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Senior year in high school when someone put on Van Halen #1 and I heard the openining riff of "you really got me" not so much the song but...the tone of Eddy of which at that time I had no idea of??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamerica Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Songs that "stopped you dead in your tracks"There are too many to name. Here are ones that I have wore out in not particular order.Hush - Deep PurpleHe's A Whore - Cheap Trick (ah, punk rocks)IWYTWM - Cheap Trick (The Live version, please).Babe le Strange - HeartPaint it Black - The Stones (Thank You, Brian Jones, rest in peace)Eleanor Rigsby - The Beatles (Saddest Song I have ever heard)Mind Games - John LennonKing of the Road - Roger MillerOh My Darling Clementine - Huckleberry Hound ( I have been told I sang that song almost every day when I was three or four. Maybe this should be in the category of "shitting in my pants" instead of stopping dead in your tracks...LOL)Cult of Personality - Living ColourRooster - Alice in Chains (Instant attraction - to my father two timer in Viet Nam.Doctor Love - KissCrying - Roy Orbison (Most Haunting Voice I have ever heard)Little Sister Dont'cha - The King (James Burton on Guitar)Controversy - PrinceCarpe Diem - Andy TimmonsHoly War - John Butcher ( I hope history does not repeat itself in this case)Too Cool From the Wire - Dirty LooksManic Mechanic, Jesus Just Left Chicago, Cheap Sunglasses, Brown Sugar, Wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole, Heard it on the X, Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers, - ZZ Top Wake Up Little Suzie, Dream, Bye,Bye Love - The Everly BrothersLove Removal Machine - The Cult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Kabong Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Strange Brew- CreamShock Me- KI$$Government Flu- Dead KennedysKingdom- Echo and the Bunnymen11 o'clock tick tock- U2Jamie's Cryin'- Van HalenHow Soon is Now?- The SmithsCommunication Breakdown- Led ZepCold Shot-SRVI feel Rhythm- Ron TrentMean Girl from Church- The Rough Sex Defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirDouglas Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Calling Dr. Love - Kiss YYZ - Rush Superstar _ Saliva Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason01 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Dream Theaters -pull me under. had me totally hooked from the first time I heard it. I ended up at the music store trying to describe it/sing it to the guy behind the counter (only time I've ever done that) since I had no idea who the band was or the name of the song but I knew I had to have it (He ended up trying to sell me a toad the wet sprocket or a smashing pumpkins CD so one of us was waaay off, probably me, I'm not much of a singer). SRVs -little wing. cover had me from the first time I heard it. I'm not sure I was a Stevie Ray fan before that but that song changed it all for me. SRVs -texas flood. live from the el mocambo. This version absolutely kills! (gotta watch it on the video to truely appreciate it). Dio's -we rock. I was curious who this Dio guy was with the freaky album covers (hadn't made the black sabbath connection yet) so I bought the last in line. First song, opening notes and I was hooked.Gary Hoeys -hocus pocus blew me away from the first time I heard it. Almost pulled the car over on that one. I've probably got more but those are the ones that really jump out at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfbiv Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Motley Crue - Dr Feelgood ...couldn't literally stop as I was ripping down the freeway at 80 per but I knew it was the latest Crue and I held my breath until Vince sang. (OK, I'm all better now-hahaha)++ on The Smiths - How Soon Is Now - Honda(?) used the opening of this song in a commercial a few years back, and I had to track it down. (I seem to remember hardcore fans lamb-basting them for 'selling out') That song has got a way cool musical vibe goin' on.Dion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guymandude Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The Dillenger Escape Plan "Abe The Cop" It makes me count to myself everytime.Miles Davis "So What" Sexy goddamn Sexy.Van Halen "Panama" Way to much energy for one song.Messauggh "Future Breed Machine" The guitar alarm clock in the begining makes me NUTS!!!Joe Satriani "Ice Nine" Shredding after the break Priceless.Just to name a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copper blue Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Johnny Marr is easily one of my main influences..His clean, jangle sound is amazing and one of those tones I strive for...I'd also check out :The Queen Is DeadThe Boy with the thorn in his sideThere is a light that never goes outThis Charming Man to name but a few....then check out his work on The The's "Mindbomb"Armageddon DaysThe Beat(en) Generationhis collaboration with Bernard Buttler of New Order:Electronicand his own band: Johnny Marr +The Healers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I'm right there w/Copper on the Johnny Marr thing. He is an unbelievably cool and distinctive player.As much as I didn't care for Morrissey's trip, Marr made me a Smiths fan (of course, they also had one of the primo rhythm sections of the 80s). The man can play the coolest stuff without the flash and burn and just KILL you with it.His newer stuff (Boomslang) is also worth a listen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 From that point, Rush became to me the kind of music that not only could I *NEVER* ignore me too! i was the biggest rush fan in high school, our garage bands set was 2/3 rush tunes. saw rush on the "grace under pressure" tour at the texxas jam (i was forbidden from going, so i snuck out and went anyway, grounded for months after but worth it). lost interest after GUP, but today i still listen to fave tunes from hemispheres/permanent waves/moving pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 also, seeing king crimson perform "elephant talk" on fridays (ABC's short lived answer to SNL).Wow - I saw that too! They also played "Thela Hun Ginjeet" which REALLY freaked me out! i rode my bike to the mall the next day and bought "discipline". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie G. Moseley Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 Tears for Fears' "Shout": Loping and clanking, it wasn't pop, wasn't progressive rock, wasn't rock and roll. While the bass solo in the middle and the guitar solo at the end were simplistic, they were still extremely listenable and memorable. I'd never heard anything like that tune.+1 on "Elephant Talk", only I bought DISCIPLINE before the Crims were on Fridays...or at least, I didn't see 'em if they were on before the album was released. Hearing an Electric Stick will definitely turn yer head, almost every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudshark Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Joe Maphis............Lorrie AnnJimi Hendrix.......Drivin' SouthFrank Zappa........Hot RatsFreddie King ...........Hide A WayMerle Travis.........Blue SmokeDanny Gatton..........Harlem NocturneAlbert Lee.............T Bird to VegasRoy Buchanan..........Sweet DreamsJimmy Bryant...........Arkansas Traveler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie G. Moseley Posted March 11, 2006 Author Share Posted March 11, 2006 "Captain Jack"-Billy Joel"Scenes from an Italian Restaurant"-Billy Joel"Funeral for a Friend"-Elton John"Miami 2017 (live version on SONGS IN THE ATTIC)-Billy Joel"The River"-Bruce Springsteen"Black Sabbath"-Black Sabbath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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