msymmes
(Toronto, CA) | | Posted: May 17, 2013 - 11:30 | |
A highly underrated artist.
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Thin_Air
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You have every right to an opinion but I have to disagree. JJ is musically schooled and live is brilliant vocally and instrumentally - perhaps he is a bit on the tall side but other than that I reckon he's rght up there!
evermovingtarget wrote:Just too bad his voice is so terrible... And sounds so completely out of tune! Just can't stand to listen to this stuff....
IMHO...
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phlattop
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Cynaera wrote:I've probably posted this before, but I heard a great a cappella version of "Is She Really Going Out With HIm?" on KINK.FM back in the 80's, and it was awesome. Jazzy and totally in the pocket. I've never heard it anywhere else, so whenever I hear a Joe Jackson song, it sets up a jonesing in my bones for that instrument-less song...  IIRC, there's a a cappella version on his Live 1980/86 album. Given how tight his band is live, it may match what you heard. |
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evermovingtarget
(Burlington, Canada) | | Posted: Mar 04, 2013 - 12:49 | |
Just too bad his voice is so terrible... And sounds so completely out of tune! Just can't stand to listen to this stuff....
IMHO...
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Albert1967
(Leusden, the Netherlands) | | Posted: Feb 12, 2013 - 07:58 | |
Superb song and one which brings me ('67) back to my youth.
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*HVB*
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Carl
(The Summit City) | | Posted: Feb 03, 2013 - 21:09 | |
GuiltyFeat wrote:It makes no sense on any level that this song should be over 30 years old. Dreams, man… |
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rdo
(DC) | | Posted: Jan 27, 2013 - 06:32 | |
oldsaxon wrote:
Always interested in if a male writer can grab the mindset of women I asked my girl if this rang true. She emphatically said yes.
I have actually had several frank conversations with women about this. |
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jonahboo
(in a corner) | | Posted: Jan 03, 2013 - 12:52 | |
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debobasu
(Crossroads of LIFE!) | | Posted: Dec 11, 2012 - 14:37 | |
oldsaxon wrote:
Always interested in if a male writer can grab the mindset of women I asked my girl if this rang true. She emphatically said yes.
All people can be frightening unloyal... Women can seemingly be so at the slightest show of attention... Lock em' in boys? 'Fraid not... |
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oldsaxon
(Wales via Vancouver, BC.) | | Posted: Nov 30, 2012 - 12:04 | |
rdo wrote:It really is different for girls. For guys, it's pretty easy. In fact, it is pretty much assured. For a girl, there is a huge downside with slim chance of reward. Always interested in if a male writer can grab the mindset of women I asked my girl if this rang true. She emphatically said yes. |
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rdo
(DC) | | Posted: Nov 25, 2012 - 13:09 | |
It really is different for girls. For guys, it's pretty easy. In fact, it is pretty much assured. For a girl, there is a huge downside with slim chance of reward.
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KurtfromLaQuinta
(Deep in the heart of South California) | | Posted: Nov 01, 2012 - 19:57 | |
WayUpNorth wrote:Simply a perfect pop song — it has it all. Right toe. |
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WayUpNorth
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Simply a perfect pop song — it has it all.
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GuiltyFeat
(Ra'anana) | | Posted: Jun 26, 2012 - 07:33 | |
It makes no sense on any level that this song should be over 30 years old.
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GirlFriday
(Austin, TX) | | Posted: Jun 26, 2012 - 07:32 | |
Not sure about this one yet.
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lily34
(lexvegas) | | Posted: Jun 21, 2012 - 06:59 | |
i'd love to play this for a couple people  |
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Yeoleman
(Bangor Heights) | | Posted: May 28, 2012 - 03:08 | |
sirdroseph wrote:The melody and bassline to this tune is just outstanding!  Just played along and you are right!  |
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sirdroseph
(Yes) | | Posted: May 25, 2012 - 10:58 | |
The melody and bassline to this tune is just outstanding! |
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Bozo
(Steeler Penguin Pirate land) | | Posted: Apr 26, 2012 - 09:38 | |
This guy always had the coolest band with him: his arrangements were/are otherworldly!!
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Horsechestnut
(UK) | | Posted: Apr 26, 2012 - 09:36 | |
Loved everthing he's done ever since he started and who plays his music now? And where is he?
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dwlangham
(Nowhere to be found) | | Posted: Apr 26, 2012 - 09:33 | |
kdogg73 wrote:My untrained ear for Joe Jackson had me guessing this was a start of a Fleetwood Mac song, then sung my Elvis Costello. :/ ME TOO! Funny. And then the chorus has a Steely Dan feel to it. Totally digging it. |
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oldsaxon
(Wales via Vancouver, BC.) | | Posted: Mar 02, 2012 - 12:20 | |
I've seen him live three times. Every show was more brilliant than the last. This guy is truly talented. Too bad he's a vampire now.
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sine-quinn-non
(wdc) | | Posted: Mar 02, 2012 - 12:18 | |
kaybee wrote:This is nice but I like the version on his Live 80/86 album.
there are a few versions on that album right? My fave is the acapella version. |
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Stranglersfan
(Revelstoke, B.C.) | | Posted: Mar 02, 2012 - 12:18 | |
That is some good Rock and Roll
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jt1
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What a great start to my listening day.
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kdogg73
(Dayton, OH) | | Posted: Feb 20, 2012 - 06:54 | |
My untrained ear for Joe Jackson had me guessing this was a start of a Fleetwood Mac song, then sung my Elvis Costello. :/
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lshinkawa
(Berkeley, CA) | | Posted: Dec 13, 2011 - 18:40 | |
finoufk wrote:
That's right...What a shame !
So true. Very underrated! |
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finoufk
(Bordeaux - france) | | Posted: Nov 28, 2011 - 07:54 | |
Deadwing wrote:JJ has written so many amazing songs and is always overlooked  That's right...What a shame ! |
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kaybee
(Lost in the Wilds of Toronto) | | Posted: Oct 27, 2011 - 17:48 | |
This is nice but I like the version on his Live 80/86 album.
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