Michael Booth 7,364 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 DJ360 (#65), I've posted some of those songs you mentioned on the 'Listening To The Blues' thread. 'Dust My Broom' was also the first Elmore James recording that I'd heard and, like yourself, I was totally blown away and spent that day searching for more stuff by him. When I stated in an earlier post that I'd searched the Internet for Blues music that had influenced the Rolling Stones it was obvious that I meant a lot later on. There was a mountain of stuff that was written about the Rolling Stones at the time and they even had their own fans mag. I've still got all those in the loft..lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 #76,swe62. Laughing!!!, Laughing!!!, you are supposed to cry. Me and the missus are choking up when she sings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Marooned on a desert island with a Dansette, the 5 records I'd choose, away from my obvious Blues, Rock 'N' Roll/Rockerbilly choices, would be: 'Kids In America' - Kim Wilde. 'Friday On My Mind' - The Easybeats. 'Go Your Own Way' - Fleetwood Mac. 'Out Of Time' - Chris Farlowe. 'Pretty Vacant' - The Sex Pistols. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Another 5 that I'd choose would be: 'Baby Come Back' - The Equals. 'If I Were A Carpenter' - The Four Tops. 'She Sells Sanctuary' - The Cult. 'Still I'm Sad' - The Yardbirds. 'The Snows Of New York' - Chris De Burgh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 The Cure - M Spear of Destiny - Prisoner of Love Nirvana - About a Girl Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored Madness - Night Boat to Cairo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Some nice choices Michael: Left Banks version of ' carpenter' was different. Pretty Vacant..what an intro. Still I'm Sad..unreal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 EVERY version of Carpenter is brilliant. Such a poignant song. RIP Tim Hardin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 By this time I am hungry,crazed and no sign of rescue. Nazareth... This Flight Tonight. Police...Message in a Bottle. Frankie Ford...Sea Cruise. Fontella Bass...Rescue Me. Status Quo... Living On An Island. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barrettkeller 79 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 This Old Heart of Mine (is weak for you) – Isley Brothers Rock My Plimsoul – Jeff Beck Group (ft Rod Stewart) Love the One You’re With – Stephen Stills I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – Four Tops Keep on Running – Spencer Davis Group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barrettkeller 79 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Brown-eyed Girl – Van Morrison Talk to Me of Mendocino – Kate and Anna McGarrigle Who Knows Where the Time Goes? – Sandy Denny In the Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett No Regrets – Walker Brothers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,082 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 My 5 records would be; POGUES Fairy Tale Of New York reminds me of Christmas POGUES Rainy night in Soho reminds me of England PAUL ROBESON Old Man River reminds me I have a long way to go THE KILKENNYS Jug of Punch so I don't forget what drink is like THE KILKENNYS Could Not Come At A Better Time the ship that takes me home just one more THE POGUES ------Parting Glass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Mary, the Pogues were on BBC4 last night in a compilation of BBC films from TOTP, Old Grey Whistle Test, and other programmes feature duets. They sang something about Christmas. But what (mildly) interested me was a duet where folk singer Julie Felix and Leonard Cohen both sat on stools, strummed guitars and sang a romantic duet. Never heard Cohen like that before. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I watched that programme, and really enjoyed it. My favorite had to be Shirley Bassey and Neil Diamond singing Play Me. You could almost read their minds it was very very romantic. Talk about "Eye Contact" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Here we go. I'm an old romantic. With one song to play when I feel like a bit of crazy dancing. He Was Beautiful by Cleo Laine Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler Always On My Mind by Elvis Presley As Long As He Needs Me by Shirley Bassey The Twist by Chubby Checker and The Fat Boys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 What a wonderful world Satchmo This Guys in love with you Herp Albert Whiter Shade of Pale Procul Harem Light my fire Lulu Fools rush in Elvis edit. sorry got to have 6...................Arthurs Theme.................Christopher Cross Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Single Girl..Sandy Posey. Funny Forgotten Feelings.. Tom Jones. Dominique.. The Singing Nun. Have Yer Got A Light Boy?..Singing Postman. I Have Been A Rover..Frank Sinatra. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrphanAnnie 296 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procul Harum The Living Years - Paul Carrack The Air That I Breathe - Hollies Please Don't Leave Me - Pink My Life - The Beatles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Go it Alone....... Jason Isbell. Long Misty Days........ Robin Trower. I'll Be Holding On........ Gregg Allman. Shadowplay......... Rory Gallagher. Still in love with you........ Thin Lizzy. I appreciate that our personal tastes alter almost daily depending on our moods, so here's this weeks renditions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I see, "Whiter Shade of Pale". In so many of these lists. I think a lot of you folks would find you really enjoy a lot of Bach's stuff if you give it a listen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Tis an all time great Loppy,............much ass sqeezing to it..............would have played it on me 'Bush'.......slightly more up-market than a 'Dansette' 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Tis an all time great Loppy,............much ass sqeezing to it..............would have played it on me 'Bush'.......slightly more up-market than a 'Dansette' My record player was a Bush too. You could get a matching front speaker for it that plugged in to make it stereo. I couldn't afford that bit though, so had to make do with mono only. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Neither could i TBI....................But i was quite talented at 'Squeezing'......in mono or stereo.......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,296 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 It is really hard to pick just five but here is my list Whiter Shade of Pale - Procul Harum Leaving on A Jet Plane - Peter Paul and Mary City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie Morning - Peer Gynt - Edvard Grieg Concierto de Aranjuez - The Shadows or Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Joaquin Rodrigo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 5 pearlers: Downtown- Petula Clark. She's a Lady- Tom Jones. Matthew & Son- Cat Stevens. Out of Time - Chris Farlowe. Solitaire- Andy Williams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 My next door neighbour's daughter was visiting last week from California. She was telling me that she listens to Desert Island Discs on i-player. I was gobsmacked, for one thing never realised you could do that and also that she enjoyed it so much when she didn't really know most of the folks who were picking the discs. She said it was great, as they all had interesting stories to tell and it was a great mix of music. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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