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Big Head Todd & The Monsters — Bittersweet
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dougmbrown
(Denver)
Posted: Mar 12, 2013 - 06:49
 
Loved your comment though loved flying Frontier before ownership changed (for the worse). The lady singing with BHTM was another local Denver artists: Hazel Miller. Wouuld still lveo to see the video of her "helping out" out Bittersweet but have yet to find that online. Easier to find her providing some true soul on It's Alright but let me know if you (anyone) finds the link to the live performance - perhaps Soiled Dove in 2007? - where Hazel joins BHTM on Bittersweet. Perhaps this 1990 song is boring to many but I still enjoy it.

 handyrae wrote:

This is a bizarre song for an airline to plane before take-offs. Or maybe they're being honest and admitting your time with them will be, well, bittersweet. The whole experience will be a study in frustration (bitter), but you'll be happy when you get to where you're going (sweet). At least that's been my experience with flying. Yes, American Airlines, I'm looking at you!
 



handyrae
(Zero Point Field)
Posted: Jan 22, 2013 - 13:03
 
 dougmbrown wrote:
Would love if you could find/play the version of Bittersweet featuring Todd singing with a gospel lady. Frontier Airlines - back when they were a Denver-owned airline - used to play this song on their planes before take-offs, and it's truly fun. Still, a great song regardless of the version you choose, and thanks for playing!
 
This is a bizarre song for an airline to plane before take-offs. Or maybe they're being honest and admitting your time with them will be, well, bittersweet. The whole experience will be a study in frustration (bitter), but you'll be happy when you get to where you're going (sweet). At least that's been my experience with flying. Yes, American Airlines, I'm looking at you!

Toke
(Bournemouth UK)
Posted: Jan 22, 2013 - 13:01
 
Nice track, it sort of Lollops along with no breaks as if they are having a good time in the studio with no external pressure. And a good time was had by all .. Nice one RP

Laura_Pisani
Posted: May 15, 2012 - 15:35
 
Peeping Todd... creepy!!!

BijouBijou
Posted: Apr 13, 2012 - 22:12
 
yawwwwwwwnnnn

BijouBijou
Posted: Apr 13, 2012 - 22:09
 
This song blows.

dougmbrown
(Denver)
Posted: Mar 13, 2012 - 06:28
 
Would love if you could find/play the version of Bittersweet featuring Todd singing with a gospel lady. Frontier Airlines - back when they were a Denver-owned airline - used to play this song on their planes before take-offs, and it's truly fun. Still, a great song regardless of the version you choose, and thanks for playing!

GreggH
Posted: Feb 10, 2012 - 12:22
 
Great band, wonderful musicianship. Put on a great show too.

bluecshells
(EARTH)
Posted: Feb 10, 2012 - 12:18
 
Love this one

unclehud
(300 feet above the planet)
Posted: Feb 10, 2012 - 12:16
 
Never heard this wonderful band until RP, so THANKS!  (Blame it on raising kids during that era, I suppose.) 

Carl
(The Summit City)
Posted: Jan 09, 2012 - 16:41
 
Another example of a song I never knew until I got into RP in 2005. Unlike many posters below who seem to be jaded by its popularity in the day, I listened mostly to classical and some jazz (like Flim & the BBs, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, ...) and missed most of this type music from 1970s until 2000s. Actually, reading the negative posts, I feel lucky in a way to be able to enjoy music like this afresh!


Cynaera
(Oh, who cares?)
Posted: Jan 09, 2012 - 16:31
 
I love Big Head Todd & The Monsters - they're just good for my soul. And that heartbreak guitar... {#Sunny}

hencini
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 21:08
 
Ah, yes... Takes me back to my early college years... Still not sure what I was thinking then... 

ebat
(nashvillian)
Posted: Oct 06, 2011 - 16:44
 

I'll admit I was somewhat ambivalent towards BHTM until I happened to see them live a couple of months ago.

Fan-freaking-tastic! Todd is one mean guitar playing mother effer and I say that with the utmost respect...the dude can play!

Check out any of their cover tunes on Youtube if you're not sure about Bittersweet...Voodo Chile?!?! The dude can play!





More_Cowbell
(Northern IL)
Posted: May 02, 2011 - 06:49
 
more sweet then bitter, bitter then sweet!

tphord
(Up 'ere)
Posted: Mar 31, 2011 - 15:30
 
too much bittersweet I think

MojoJojo
(Indianapolis, IN USA)
Posted: Mar 31, 2011 - 15:28
 
Relegated to being Muzak fodder.

OK, that was a little strong, but still...


PA1749
(Jim Thorpe, PA)
Posted: Sep 23, 2010 - 12:24
 
Saw them live, great band! Solid 8.

apd
(Toronto, On)
Posted: Aug 22, 2010 - 12:12
 
 coy wrote:
oh it's just average
wait it's great
no i don't like it
could be good
may be bad
now it's over
bittersweet
 
yup, exactly how I feel - thanks!


Jersey_Joe
(Where else)
Posted: Aug 22, 2010 - 12:10
 
 ernmoran wrote:


Similar but different: spring break, with a friend at Marco Island, early twenties, in college, just hangin' out and watching life go by.  It's part of my soundtrack to great times with great friends. 
 
Shore house 1994


PinkFlamingo
Posted: Jul 21, 2010 - 13:24
 
Bill is spot on this afternoon....spinning some great tunes!  Thanks for including BHT!

scraig
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Posted: Mar 16, 2010 - 12:48
 
8=>9

spindrift
(Philadelphia PA)
Posted: Jan 12, 2010 - 12:02
 
Kinda reminds me of Counting Crows - another band I'm not crazy about.

FrankMc
Posted: Jan 12, 2010 - 12:01
 
For the person below who wondered why Bill plays so much BHT, I just wanted to say to Bill, Then Play On. I bought this album after hearing some cuts on RP and it is a revelation. Great stuff. Soulful and musical.



Grammarcop
(Hey, I can see Canada from here!)
Posted: Oct 26, 2009 - 05:19
 
I know about five words to this song, and yet it's one of my all-time worst earworms.


Tagish_girl
(happily seeking hammock, HBG, SE)
Posted: Oct 26, 2009 - 05:18
 
Shades of the Bare Naked Ladies....

AdyMiles
(Wolverhampton, UK)
Posted: Sep 08, 2009 - 16:49
 
yuck

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Sep 08, 2009 - 16:47
 
 Danimal174 wrote:
Never really been a fan of BHT. Their stuff is just average, I think.
 
Another one of life's enduring mysteries is why this band gets so much airplay on RP? Did they once save Bill's life?


ernmoran
Posted: Jul 23, 2009 - 13:27
 
 laroue wrote:
classic. Denver in the winter. Snow falls lightly, and the city is quiet. I am 23 and hanging out with friends and attending college. Ahhh{#Bounce}
 

Similar but different: spring break, with a friend at Marco Island, early twenties, in college, just hangin' out and watching life go by.  It's part of my soundtrack to great times with great friends. 

coy
(san antonio)
Posted: Jun 21, 2009 - 18:22
 
oh it's just average
wait it's great
no i don't like it
could be good
may be bad
now it's over
bittersweet

Danimal174
(Upstate South Carolina)
Posted: Jun 05, 2009 - 17:05
 
Never really been a fan of BHT. Their stuff is just average, I think.

top20
(Felixstowe (England))
Posted: May 05, 2009 - 00:09
 
RP introduced me to Big Head Todd and I usually love 'em BUT this track's just dreary. Ughh.

coolpeople_rule
(Winter wonder land)
Posted: Apr 03, 2009 - 10:59
 
 HarrO wrote:
OK people, I'll just keep saying it until it sinks in. The EX-man has been gone for many months. Please stop re-posting his ugliness. Thanks.
 

I hope the "EX man" has not in some way harmed himself!!

coffee-eyes
(Right outside of Boston)
Posted: Apr 03, 2009 - 10:58
 
Saw them at Avalon in Boston a few years ago.
Fun show.

a_genuine_find
(not me, radio paradise)
Posted: Apr 03, 2009 - 10:57
 
 a_genuine_find wrote:
.. maybe this is a 'pop' song, but I like it, especially the tonality of the guitar in the solo....
 
{#Iamwithstupid}


smackiepipe
(Western North Carolina)
Posted: Apr 03, 2009 - 10:57
 
The live version of this off of 'Live Monsters' rips this one's guts out.

countyman
(sixburgh)
Posted: Mar 18, 2009 - 20:17
 
 laroue wrote:
classic. Denver in the winter. Snow falls lightly, and the city is quiet. I am 23 and hanging out with friends and attending college. Ahhh{#Bounce}
 
Ironic that this song is on the "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead" soundtrack.


HarrO
(Just Down the Hill from Paradise)
Posted: Mar 02, 2009 - 22:22
 
OK people, I'll just keep saying it until it sinks in. The EX-man has been gone for many months. Please stop re-posting his ugliness. Thanks.

lattalo
(Beartooths)
Posted: Jan 30, 2009 - 08:44
 
 Excelsior wrote:
"It's bittersweet,
More sweet than bitter,
Bitter than sweet."

Who wrote those oh-so insightful lyrics... a second grader?  {#Snooty}
 
Excelsior, you sir are one screwed up individual, so negative.  Lighten up buddy,
everyone is struggling in this life, but they somehow manage to try and be positive.
They even have pills that may help you!  Just a thought. 


ce
(The Netherlands)
Posted: Jan 30, 2009 - 08:39
 
The music is not that special, and I haven't really listened to the lyrics.
It's got a very nice melancholic "feel", though.


Tim_in_N_FL
(Florida)
Posted: Jan 30, 2009 - 08:39
 
 Ericac wrote:
Great Big Head Todd song.  Hearing it always stirs up some great memories from the early 90's.
 
Agreed.  Always enjoyed BHT&TMs back in that era and have not heard this tune for years now. Love that Stratocaster-fed hook.  Thanks Bill!!!{#Dance}

RedGuitar
(Iowa, USA)
Posted: Jan 30, 2009 - 08:39
 
Not my fave song on the CD, but it is a well recorded and great sounding work, from a technical standpoint anyway.

Ericac
(Lakeville, MN)
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:57
 
 lemmoth wrote:


Sure they could.  Easily
 

My daughter's in 2nd grade...I don't think she could write these lyrics.  Could probably sing it but not write it!

membeth
(san diego (but missing austin))
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:56
 
I've somehow never heard this song before. (I'm in the wrong age bracket for it, but still, it's surprising.)  I quite like it. Yes, the lyrics are simple, but it evokes what it's going for quite skillfully. 

Ericac
(Lakeville, MN)
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:55
 
Great Big Head Todd song.  Hearing it always stirs up some great memories from the early 90's.

ematt
(left of levelland)
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:55
 
 lemmoth wrote:


Sure they could.  Easily
 
What kind of second graders to you know?  Seems pretty profound to me...


lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:52
 
 ematt wrote:

Not sure if a second grader could pen this however:

"I'm older now.
I work in the city.
We live together.. But it's different from my dream."

 

Sure they could.  Easily

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:51
 
Here is a rare one for me.  I don't like this song, never have.

sporkster
(New York, NY)
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:51
 
{#Heartkiss}

sutcliff
(Saint Louis)
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:51
 
RP had been really good this morning.