Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl (Feb 22, 2010 - 18:21) | Could be this song gets played a lot because it's a GREAT song! Hard for me to get too much Van!
Like other RP listeners, I tune in to hear songs I don't hear on broadcast stations; however, I don't mind the occasional playing of a rock standard like this one.
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John Lennon - Imagine (Apr 23, 2007 - 09:12) | cosmiclint wrote:
No. He/she appears to have joined RP with the sole intention of posting negative comments and rating songs 1. Check out his/her rating distribution and comments. Unbelievable that, with all the variety of Internet music stations out there, someone would choose to listen to a station that apparently doesn't play music he/she (aw, f-it let's just call it an it) it doesn't like. The saddest part of all is we're probably giving it the attention it craves by reacting to it. So I'll stop feeding the troll and go back to listening to RP.
Have a lovely day.
I love this post!
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Patti Smith - Because The Night (Nov 15, 2006 - 11:10) | 99 wrote:
You are out of your crack-smoking mind! 10kM's Unplugged version of this song cannot be topped. End of discussion.
Not the end of discussion!
10kM's - 6
Patti Smith - 7
Bruce - 8
Could slide all the ratings up 1. Great song, and all 3 versions have merit.
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AC/DC - Highway to Hell (Aug 17, 2006 - 04:54) | Had to give this a "1". Hate giving out that 1 but the song is definitely below 4 (acceptable) and is not a 3 (ho-hum), so my choice was between a 2 (marginal) or a 1. In the end, had to go with sucko-barfo
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Old 97s - Broadway (Aug 01, 2006 - 07:48) | mem_313 wrote:This Band ROCKs
this CD is exceptional as well Barrier Reef and Streets from Where I'm From, both excellent choices off this collection.
Gotta agree with both statements. Best CD from Old 97's. No bad songs, I would add W. TX Teardrops and Big Brown Eyes as favorites (how many favorites can I Have?)
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Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke (Aug 08, 2005 - 13:36) | jagdriver wrote:
Agreed. The song itself is OK (for AM oldies stations, perhaps), but I don't believe it has any place on RP.
Might want to look up definition of "eclectic".
BTW, a GREAT song!
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Morphine - Buena (Jul 27, 2005 - 14:15) | pyxxel wrote: WOW! Great bass line & sound, accentuated drumming, accurate breaks, sexy voice, killer sax, tons of groove... what more do you want???? :D:D:D
A guitar? (just kidding)
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Old 97s - Won't Be Home (Jul 06, 2005 - 07:19) | deepwoodskev wrote: These guys are incredible live. I don't know how the drummer continues to play without his arms falling off. So much energy.
Energy is the word I always use when describing their perfomance. After a break, the lead singer (Rett Miller) came on stage by himself with just an acoustic guitar. I thought he was going to slow it down some, but I was way off. I never saw anyone rock so hard with just an acoustic gutiar!
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Old 97s - Won't Be Home (Jun 21, 2005 - 14:07) | sherp wrote: I'm diggin this tune everytime I hear it. Heard a lot about Old 97's but I've ever looked into them much. Any recommendations on where to start?
I'd start with "Too Far to Care". I guess it's only fair to warn you - be ready because it starts with a bang!
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Pulp - Common People (Jun 03, 2005 - 14:54) | AliGator wrote:Yep. Shatner's version is better, especially Joe Jackson's part.
Wait. Does that mean that Joe Jackson outshines them all?  ;)
Aligator - you stole my post!
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Pulp - Common People (Jun 03, 2005 - 14:53) | Good to hear the original after hearing the cover so much recently.
I must admit I like the cover. Shatner is good reading the lyrics, but what I really like is Joe Jackson's vocals on the chorus.
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Whiskeytown - A Song For You (May 31, 2005 - 14:55) | drjimmy wrote: I was supposed to leave work to pick up my kid a few minutes ago. He'll just have to wait!
And you'll have a great excuse! "Sorry I made you wait son, but I got held up at work..."
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Whiskeytown - A Song For You (May 31, 2005 - 14:52) | There's not many tribute albums I want to have, but this is an exception. GP was great, and the performances recorded on this CD (at least the ones I've heard) are a fitting tribute.
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Breeders - Cannonball (May 24, 2005 - 12:38) | JoJopugs wrote: All I can think about is that bowling/cannon ball rolling through the video for this song back in the day when Mtv accually was "M" tv.
I remember those days.
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The Beatles - You Never Give Me/The End (May 11, 2005 - 14:16) | Mugro wrote:
Do you know where I could download Beatles albums/songs? Legally, of course....
No I don't, sorry. I got all of my Beatles the old fashion way (CDs from store, LPs before that).
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The Beatles - You Never Give Me/The End (May 11, 2005 - 14:07) | Mugro wrote: Did I do something wrong? Recently I went to Itunes to download some Beatles. I didn't find any to down load. Where did I go wrong?
I'm no expert, but not all bands (or whoever owns rights to their songs) have given permission to have their tunes available through itunes. I believe The Beatles and The Rolling Stones are in this group.
I expect they will come around when they see it's losing them some income.
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Crosby Stills Nash & Young - Deja Vu (May 11, 2005 - 09:54) | Mugro wrote: Here is my 2 cents on the below discussion: I believe that there were 2 golden eras of music in the modern era: 1967-1972, and 1989-1994. These were two times in music where there was truly groundbreaking music being introduced by new artists. The 60s was in conjunction with the social upheaval going on, but the underlying situation was that the new artists at the time were embarking on a major reinterpretation of the music that preceded it. The pyschedelic electric guitar was reinterpreting the blues music of the 30s 40s and 50s. In the 90s, we had bands like Nirvana, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and REM throwing off the yoke of "classic rock" and bringing alternative into the mainstream.
If you compare the creativity of those two periods with today, you would see that the new music of today is sorely lacking. I am holding out for golden era #3!!!
Well said! In addition to the golden eras you mention, I think the late 70s and early 80s, with the emergence of punk, new wave and MTV (remember when MTV was cutting edge?) as alternatives to disco and rock anthems, was an exciting time for rock music.
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The Who - I Can't Explain (May 11, 2005 - 06:43) | 46 ratings to date and no 1s - in fact, nothing lower than a 4!
Could it be, a song everyone likes?
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Stevie Wonder - As (Apr 07, 2005 - 04:27) | Got a copy of Songs in the Key of Life a couple years ago. Couldn't believe how much I liked it. I thought anything I heard on radio in my childhood couldn't really be any good.
This song is one of the best off that incredible album.
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Violent Femmes - Blister in the Sun (Apr 04, 2005 - 14:19) | Art_Carnage wrote: Probably the best song about teenage masturbation you're likely to hear on the radio. Of course, that's a pretty small list. (Everybody does know that's what the song's about, right?)
Vapour's Turning Japanese has already been mentioned.
How about Green Day's Longview?
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Dire Straits - Romeo And Juliet (Mar 24, 2005 - 13:01) | jberko wrote: These guys are the essential 1990's band. Fun, complex, melodic and memorable. What a great group.
Funny, since they were pretty much finished by mid 1980s. ("Brother in Arms" was released in 1985).
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Animals - House of the Rising Sun (Mar 24, 2005 - 12:08) | masterhead wrote: too bad this is the only song from the Animals played in RP...Too many good songs not classics..Don't let me be misunderstood..for instance
We Gotta Get Out of this Place
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Michelle Shocked - If Love Was a Train (Mar 24, 2005 - 10:25) | Like this run - Joe Ely's "Boxcars" to Michelle Shocked's "If Love Was a Train". I was hoping maybe Old 97s "West Texas Teardrops" would be next.
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Morphine - Whisper (Mar 24, 2005 - 06:00) | eddief wrote:
Kenny G???? I don't think so. Last time I checked, Kenny G doesn't play a tenor or baritone sax. This is saxophone how it's meant to be played.
But your unfortunate mention of Kenny G reminds me of one of the all-time greatest rip jobs I've ever had the chance to read. It comes from jazz guitarist Pat Metheny when asked what he thought about Kenny G for those of you that might be interested. For those Kenny G fans...well...sorry.
http://www.jazzoasis.com/methenyonkennyg.htm 
Wow! Great link! I'm impressed by PM's criticism, both before & after "What a Wonderful World"
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The Beatles - Come Together (Mar 23, 2005 - 13:08) | gormstar wrote: No doubt the beatles were great for their time. But rock hammers were great for their time too. Come on, today this is a joke.
Flame away all you beatles fans who claim there is something to still get in today's world.
Without flaming, I disagree. I think this would be great today, but obviously not cutting edge. Need to do a study - collect a group of young rock aficionados who somehow grew up without hearing their parents Beatles albums, play this for them, and see what they think.
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Nick Lowe - Peace, Love And Understanding (Mar 23, 2005 - 10:19) | ciscochasbro wrote: Nick Lowe is a genius - I don't know that he has ever received his due. His has written some of the most amazing songs (like this one), been a great musician in some of the most smokin bands (Rockpile, his solo stuff) and has produced/helped some of the other greats like Elvis C.
Thanks Nick!
I agree! Love the Rockpile era work, like the recent Alt Country stuff, but maybe his best work is as producer for others.
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Wilco - Summerteeth (Mar 21, 2005 - 15:07) | I thought I might get the first comment - oh well.
Great song, great album, great band!
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John Lennon - Instant Karma! (Mar 21, 2005 - 15:04) | flandersdog wrote: someone gave this a "1"?????
I can only speculate that the 1 was not a serious rating. It's hard, but I can understand that someone may not get this song - but a 1????
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Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon (Mar 21, 2005 - 14:09) | ksb wrote: The problem with the 80s is that there was a lot more junk than gems. When compared to the 60s, 70s, 90s or now it was pretty stark.
IMHO the junk to gem ratio was better in 80s than in 70s. It's so much better now though - listeners & artists aren't dependent on commercial radio, much easier to find the gems.
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My Morning Jacket - The Way that He Sings (Feb 28, 2005 - 14:54) | randomprime wrote:
I had this nagging feeling while listening to this song that it reminded me
of at least two other songs but I could not place them. Now I can place one
of them. I think I like this song, but only because it reminds me of
other songs that I like (and not the Dream Academy song either).
Life in a Northern Town - of course! Man, I was having a hard time coming up with that.
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Ween - The Argus (Feb 28, 2005 - 14:38) | ashbyman wrote: When did Ween become the Moody Blues?
Funny!
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The Who - Behind Blue Eyes (Feb 24, 2005 - 14:31) | Geed wrote: A great tune from a great album. A must have...no filler.
Exactly right. And not overplayed on RP!
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Eagles - Seven Bridges Road (Feb 22, 2005 - 15:20) | wxman wrote: If this song was performed by a band other than the eagles, the rating would be much higher I'm sure.
You're probably right. I don't like to give Eagles much credit, but I liked this - great harmony!
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Eric Clapton - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Feb 22, 2005 - 13:03) | brandog wrote:
Clapton has made a habit of doing this kind of thing with his own music ("Leila{spelling?}", "Cocaine", "After Midnight", et cetera, ad nausum.
I think he does it so he won't get bored.
So we get bored instead!
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