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| milipili (by the Black Sea) | Posted: Aug 21, 2012 - 06:10 Jelani wrote: tasty  I have to share this: in Romanian, the word for this Turkish delight also means crap. I like it anyway :) The song gets a 6, maybe a 7... a bit too jumbled for me. |
| gypsyman (just passing through....) | Posted: Apr 16, 2012 - 19:11 dwlangham wrote: Bean curd—it's what's for dinner. That's funny. |
| dwlangham | Posted: Feb 13, 2012 - 08:42 Bean curd—it's what's for dinner. |
| dwlangham | Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 14:21 clap-clap (OLE!) |
| Snoopy2 (A Snoopy Lovin' House) | Posted: Aug 07, 2011 - 18:00 I LOVE this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| CascadianPDX (Stumptown) | Posted: Apr 03, 2011 - 12:14 Great set this last 45 min or so! Even my girlfriend is diggin' it! |
| mdnzs (istanbul) | Posted: Apr 03, 2011 - 12:12 hmmm, delicious! |
| GeneP59 (Home field advantage till Dalas.) | Posted: Dec 30, 2010 - 09:52 Jelani wrote: tasty I was just thinking of this. Wish I had a box of Loukoumi.  . |
| scrubbrush | Posted: Dec 30, 2010 - 09:46 these guys are really fantastic and fun live... they'retired' a few years ago and are doing a 'reunion' this year... playing dates in Colorado and socal (i think)... worth seeing. ****BREAKING NEWS***** - they're playing all over the place... i'll be seeing them in Seattle. http://www.willieandlobo.com/tour.html |
| scraig (Santa Barbara, CA) | Posted: Aug 25, 2010 - 08:53  |
| Jelani (Home of the freak, land of the vague) | Posted: May 21, 2010 - 16:24 tasty |
| helgigermany (Germany) | Posted: Mar 19, 2010 - 08:53 Nice! |
| raga (Italy - Como) | Posted: Mar 19, 2010 - 08:52 Again this Bill???
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| Hannio (Austin, TX) | Posted: Sep 11, 2009 - 12:15 peyotecoyote wrote:  Damn! Stepped in the dog doo again. |
| jagdriver (Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA) | Posted: Jul 10, 2009 - 08:21 romeotuma wrote: This is cool... As are W & L themselves.
 Lobo in yellow shirt, third from right; Willie at right in white shirt. Puerto Vallarta, MX, New Year's Eve 2004 |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jun 08, 2009 - 13:22 This is cool... |
| John_ | Posted: Mar 05, 2009 - 18:11 Way to go RP! |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Feb 02, 2009 - 04:41 jagdriver wrote: And other than the Thanksgiving variety, the closest I ever got to anything Turkish came in briefcase-size sheets we'd then cut up and... LOL! You can't get stuff like that these days, though - it's all bastard strong skunk. I'm sure RP would sound even better with a bit of Red Leb or similar, but it looks like hash has gone the way of the dinosaurs :( |
| jagdriver (The aptly-named Grass Valley, CA) | Posted: Oct 30, 2008 - 09:46 TheKing2 wrote: One of the worst, artificial, "world-music" I've come across in a long time. No sense of style or understanding of culture, just a complete mix-up of styles that has as much to do with turkey as my grandmother.. Well, I'd say since Willie spent a portion of his youth living in Turkey, he can interpret whatever he wants however he wants. And other than the Thanksgiving variety, the closest I ever got to anything Turkish came in briefcase-size sheets we'd then cut up and... |
| DoctorHooey (/etc) | Posted: Mar 23, 2008 - 12:19 TheKing2 wrote: One of the worst, artificial, "world-music" I've come across in a long time. No sense of style or understanding of culture, just a complete mix-up of styles that has as much to do with turkey as my grandmother..
Would it matter so much if they didn't use the word "Turkish" in the title? Cuz this really isn't bad. They're certainly both capable musicians. it's just not faithful to any particular culture, and I don't think that's a bad thing. It's just misleading if they're claiming some Turkish influence I guess. |
| katzendogs (Houston) | Posted: Nov 18, 2007 - 17:23 kickstartmyheart wrote: this song reminds me of those "Beef -- it's what's for diner" commercials. strange the connections our minds make.
Sounds correct to me. |
| Misterfixit (Nashville) | Posted: Nov 18, 2007 - 17:22  |
| TheKing2 (waving, not drowning) | Posted: Nov 03, 2007 - 07:06 One of the worst, artificial, "world-music" I've come across in a long time. No sense of style or understanding of culture, just a complete mix-up of styles that has as much to do with turkey as my grandmother.. |
| Carl (The Summit City) | Posted: Oct 18, 2007 - 08:37 When this began, I could almost hear Leonard Cohen intoning deeply, "And who by fire?..." |
| jexxica (Zia Land) | Posted: Oct 18, 2007 - 08:36 peyotecoyote wrote: Neat! |
| peyotecoyote (London, Ontario) | Posted: Oct 18, 2007 - 08:34 |
| Roverfish (Tucson, AZ - Thanks for visiting...now go home!) | Posted: Oct 02, 2007 - 20:17 kickstartmyheart wrote: this song reminds me of those "Beef -- it's what's for diner" commercials. strange the connections our minds make.
Isn't that Copland's "Hoe-Down"? You're right...strange! 
Cool tune, though I thought for sure it was a typo to be "dessert"...now I understand why. Quite likeable and lively tune. |
| kickstartmyheart | Posted: Aug 16, 2007 - 12:22 this song reminds me of those "Beef -- it's what's for diner" commercials. strange the connections our minds make. |
| DoctorHooey (/etc) | Posted: Aug 16, 2007 - 12:19 Turkey for dessert? GROSS! |
| jagdriver (Auburn, CA) | Posted: Jun 30, 2007 - 10:03 masterhead wrote: The Dessert has so many treasures and delights to offer..at least you can get dates and wonderful music Yes, desserts made with dates are yummy! ; |
| jagdriver (Auburn, CA) | Posted: Jun 30, 2007 - 10:02 PaleOne wrote: For those of you who enjoyed this selection, I recommend the "Rite of Strings" CD, by Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Jean-Luc Ponty. I concur. Add to that just about anything by Darol Anger. |
| jagdriver (Auburn, CA) | Posted: Jun 30, 2007 - 09:59 My buddies! First saw them at the Palms Playhouse in Winters, CA, then took the family down to Puerto Vallarta to catch them perform al fresco at a New Years Eve dinner/concert/fireworks celebration (tip: they do this most every year). Great shows! Check out their website for bios and tour dates. And yes, Willie did spend time in Turkey as an Air Force brat. And Lobo did study the guitar with gypsies. |
| jablan (Belgrade, Serbia) | Posted: May 30, 2007 - 02:33 This tune has no Turkish influences whatsoever. However, who cares if it sells good in USA. |
| fretman | Posted: Dec 27, 2006 - 12:14 Could play some Django in this set Willie and Lobo- Turkish Dessert Van Morrison - Gypsy Moody Blues - Gypsy Or maybe as suggested earlier- Cher. yeah. |
| Frater_Kork (Uppsala, Sweden) | Posted: Sep 16, 2006 - 04:25 The way they play the alto violin always makes my neck hair stand endwise, wonderful stuff. Reminds me of the Polish Prog Klezmer band Kroke, they have a simply outstanding violinist/singer. Maybe I should try uploading a few tracks from them. |
| prairiedogj (An Igloo in Canada) | Posted: Aug 17, 2006 - 23:13 I love the "themed" sets. More Bill! |
| Steven_G | Posted: Aug 03, 2006 - 07:22 teo wrote: Baklava is a Turkish word (I don't know its Greek form), and it is a Syrian dessert. Believe me, I am Turkish.
You shouldn't have a problem finding ethnic food in California... even here in ol' Oklahoma we have many of these foods available. (Mmmmmmm.... gyros meat.....)On the other hand, Gyros (Greek) is actually Doner (Turkish), Alexander Kabop is Iskender, Shish is Sis and so on. I'm suffering a deep homesick here, missing all the foods of my country and Mediterrenan area. Sick of hamburgers pizzas. Gosh, I am hungry. |
| kame (Dundee, Nova Scotia) | Posted: Aug 03, 2006 - 07:21 Oh God, please follow this up with Istanbul Not Constantinople :D But I like this gypsy influenced stuff too. I like to listen to the fiddle played in styles besides Celtic. |
| vandal (the 'couve) | Posted: Jul 19, 2006 - 15:12 Reminds me of Aaron Copelend's "Rodeo: Hoe-Down" |
| peyotecoyote (Toronto - the Beaches) | Posted: Jun 20, 2006 - 07:20 TURKISH DELIGHT !  YUMMY ! |
| mutepoint (in confinement for running with scissors) | Posted: Apr 22, 2006 - 23:49 These guys are great live! Just the two of them - its very cool how much sound comes out of so little. |
| guitar_man_101 (Winnipeg Manitoba Canada) | Posted: Apr 08, 2006 - 09:23 Great song... I erally like the sound of the almost scratchy violin solo! |
| master_betty (Buena Park, CA) | Posted: Mar 24, 2006 - 17:15 huge_forehead wrote: Not sure about Baklava, which is the Greek word - "batlehweh" (phoenetic sp., sorry) is Arabic. Turks call their grape leaves "dolmas"...uh, what were we talking about? I'm hungry....
Baklava is a Turkish word (I don't know its Greek form), and it is a Syrian dessert. Believe me, I am Turkish. On the other hand, Gyros (Greek) is actually Doner (Turkish), Alexander Kabop is Iskender, Shish is Sis and so on. I'm suffering a deep homesick here, missing all the foods of my country and Mediterrenan area. Sick of hamburgers pizzas. Gosh, I am hungry. |
| Steven_G | Posted: Feb 23, 2006 - 08:28 weevilkinevil wrote: I'm thoroughly enjoying this Gypsy trend! Have a listen to samples on Amazon.com - the entire album sounds awesome! |
| Steven_G | Posted: Feb 23, 2006 - 08:14 PaleOne wrote: For those of you who enjoyed this selection, I recommend the "Rite of Strings" CD, by Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Jean-Luc Ponty. You are right on the money PaleOne! Thanks for that heads up! It is more Jazz/Prog/Jazz Fusion (according to Amazon.com), but it, along with Turkish Dessert, is now on my Amazon.com wishlist!
Rite of Strings, with Stanley Clarke, Jean-Luc Ponty, Al Di Meola Note: Though Turkish Dessert, like Rite of Strings has some serious jazz overtones, Amazon.com mysteriously classes it as everything from Flamenco to Cajun & Creole and even International German - but never as jazz!!! |
| weevilkinevil | Posted: Feb 08, 2006 - 14:08 I'm thoroughly enjoying this Gypsy trend! |
| nick_valensi (Quito, Ecuador) | Posted: Feb 08, 2006 - 14:06 I hope this whole "Gypsy" segue ends with Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy". ... and by the way... this turkish dessert is good stuff. |
| jah_blessed (Netherlands) | Posted: Feb 08, 2006 - 14:06   |
| rainfairy (SoCal) | Posted: Jun 03, 2005 - 22:30 trekhead wrote: Well said... I was going to mention that Turkish Delight was the stuff The White Witch used to tempt Edmund in TLTWATW. Never tried it, not very tempting. Unless it IS Baklava....though I think that is Greek. (ramble) Firstly, I'm glad I started to read the posts because my tired eyes had me thinking this song was Turkish Desert. I thought I was journeying through a Turkish desert occupied with little Irish towns. Then I saw a mirage of Baklava and woke up and realised my mistake. Secondly, I've a sentimental place in my heart for The Chronicles of Narnia, so I was excited to see a preview for a movie version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe recently (the book that was referenced in the above quote). Thirdly and finally, this song was okay. A second listen is in order when I'm more coherent. |
| jvalatka (Possum Lodge, USA) | Posted: Jun 03, 2005 - 21:55 Wow! Lobo's come a long way since "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo". :) |
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