mick2me 3,033 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 1969-70 I was heavily into soul and Reggae... Then I heard this track... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 And then... along came Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I prefer this 1970 version (The original?) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1dZ1GRYgok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks BW not heard the Hendrix version. I believe Buddy Miles was Hendrix's drummer. Surely thats not hendrix doing the vocals? The Buddy Miles version was chosen by DJ Petal @ the Union Rowing Club around 1970. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Which reminds me of the Union Anthem of the time WATCHING THE RIVER FLOW Bob Dylan http://vimeo.com/66483892 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 The "Band of gypsies" was recorded news eve 1969 according to the sleeve notes on the album. Buddy Miles was Jimi Hendrix's drummer on that album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 As a child I remember hearing 'Born Too Late' by The Ponytails and feeling thrilled that I was slowly but surely working my way towards becoming a 'Teenager' - a magical time in a child's life. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Jackson, you are a teenager once more... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Mick, lovely lovely images to match a lovely lovely song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 They had 'sock hops' over here in the 50's and 60's, I didn't realise they actually wore socks to dance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Have to be ruthless here! Dear to my heart it would be seeing Billy Fury not long before his death. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 When I was eight, or thereabouts, I was playing out on the street one dark night when I hear some nice-sounding music coming loudly from the house across the road. I crept up the path and squatted down beneath the window so that I could listen to it. A few years later I heard it again and learned that it was Ravels Bolero. This didn't signal an interest in classical music; that came later; but I have always had a soft-spot for that intoxicating piece. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 After hearing Chuck Berry singing the original version of Come On which was covered by the Rolling Stones and was the only version I'd heard up to then. I suddenly realised that all these early 60's pop groups were getting their material from elsewhere. Therefore I delved deeper into the blues, and sought out the originals. Willie Dixon, Howlin Wolf, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Ian #11, I agree. We followed Billy Fury around the venues in the West Mids on his final tour. Being a great fan of his, we weren't disappointed. Though you could tell he was ill, he gave it is all, with his voice wavering only on the high notes. his performances were just what his fans hoped for, and we are so glad we got to see him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I always enjoyed most music in a general way but the first, (were they called E.P.s?) I bought was Peggy Lee's 'Fever'. She's been my favourite female vocalist ever since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Ah, Peggy Lee. This is her best. Sixty-three years old and still terrific. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Carni you are right- he looked so Ill,it upset me all the way home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,155 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 First music i remember hearing was on all my Aunts/Uncles singles of the day 78s' ,Johnnie Ray,Ruby Murray,Frankie Lane and Lita Rosa,even tho they were singles (78s) they were nearly as big as 'Dustbin lids'.That was in the early 50s,then late 50s and early 60s proper 'Pop' began with 'Cliff' Billy Fury,and some great Americans,Ricky Nelson,Paul Anka,Fabian,Jimmy Jones and Emile Ford to name just a few. Then we all had to have a 'Radiogramme'. Remember them? great big things that matched the Telly and sideboard,posh now, we started buying L.P.s,and drinking wine,as if it was Ale,and when it was time to get romantic,i usually had my head over the sink looking and calling for 'Hughie' lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 first music i heard was on my dads 78s,bill hayley,everley brothers,michael holiday perry como,loads more.I inherited his love of music,i collected records (45s)since i started work at 15 and could buy them,i still have all my records and a jukebox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Dad was quite strict about what music was played in our house so it was usually classical or slightly better Jim Reeves. Then came 1964 and I bought House of the Rising Sun by the animals. I managed to play it twice before dad snapped it in half, "We are not having that filthy muck in this house, its about brothels and whores." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 The first time I saw Taste with Rory Gallagher was a real eye opener. I'd always liked Beck, Clapton, Page etc, but Rory was something else. It was as if the guitar was part of him. Everything looked so natural...... The ULTIMATE showman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Part two:danced on stage with chuck, saw Queen in '75 then slept on st.pancras, but has to be seeing stones at Brixton on a "milk crate" stage perform ' rooster' and 'empty heart' only inches away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I was a bit smashed but got to see Lee Hazelwood at the Olympia in Dublin about ten years ago..pure talent!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Have to be ruthless here! Dear to my heart it would be seeing Billy Fury not long before his death. Billy Fury's name and voice sends shivers down my spine to this day.....I just loved him back in the early 60's.......still do.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Met Micky Finn of t -Rex and shook hands with him. Saw terence Trent d'arby in Nottingham,he has the best voice in the world Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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