| Author | Message | ||
     Mr_grumpy |
Here's a little idea that crossed my mind the other day while I was punting a lorry from one side of France to the other. If you could only ever listen to the work of one artist or group for some reason, who would it be? & why? Just a few lines will do, I'm not looking for a treatise on the place of xxxx in a modern society. I'll kick off with Steve Earle, He writes great songs, with a story to them, with good music of many different styles, & they're all in a range that I can sing (howl) along with.  Ps, NO POLITICS, anybody hijacking this thread into politics will get told to **** off! | ||
| Danger_dave |
Springsteen for the same reasons. | ||
| Spiderman |
It's a Toss up Either the Beatles or SRV (Steve Ray Vaughn) I would lean more tword the Beatles just 'cause of their wide variety. They spanned a large time frame and have a diverse catalog. But SRV can Effin PLAY! Only problem is, how long can you listen to just Blues-Rock... | ||
| Swordsman |
Hmm... probably Hall and Oates. I've never before counted them as one of my favorites, but I've realized just this week that after all these years, I still never, NEVER get tired of listening to their songs. Weird. ~SM (Message edited by Swordsman on March 28, 2007) | ||
| Ceejay |
black sabbath-have put out songs through many different times-even used to play "hippy" stuff. IMO they just jam. Steve Earle is a good one though-I could listen to copperhead road all day(bagpipes!) and my 7 yr old digs devil's right hand. | ||
| Ulywife |
The Eagles - their music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and I never get tired of hearing it. | ||
| Sleez |
danny elfman/boingo one supreme artist, writes and performs more music than most people even realize. anything from his early punk oriented stuff to his rythmic beats that are used in many film scores. | ||
| Bomber |
so many choices -- for me, it's a tossup Clapton -- long career, brilliant artistry, varied catalog John Hiatt -- ditto, except journeyman rather than artist Steve Earle -- for all the reasons Grumpter mentioned -- when decribing him to folks what havn't heard him, I say "imagine a red-neck from east texas that discovered amplified guitars and psycho-tropic drugs during the same week" prolly come down to Clapton, though -- | ||
| Maddiemsu |
Jimmy Buffett for this guy - Good tunes and good boat drinks always puts me in a great mood | ||
| Liquorwhere |
David Bowie-His music spans such a long period of time and is so varied from jazzy to synth pop and even harder punk (tin machine days), his songs are so recognizable and timeless really. Currently though I have been into the Gorillaz, the lyrics are haunting at times, and silly at other times yet the beats and the production of the work is quite excellent. It was hard because Steeley Dan came to mind first and of course Led Zeppelin and Billy Idol, as well as the Police. All of which I could have substituted and been happy with as well. Good Post Grumpy | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
METALLICA!!!  They have been around for about 24 years. They have a couple of albums that are all covers so I would get to hear some other bands music. They put their fans first when it comes to touring. I have seen them about 6 or 7 times and I have never been disappointed. I saw them open for Ozzy in 1986 when Cliff Burton was still doing his thing and I have been hooked on their music ever since. RIP Cliff!! | ||
| Hughlysses |
Webb Wilder- He's covered a wide range of music (including Steve Earle tunes), he's a great musician and vocalist, AND he's funny. Like he says: Work Hard Rock Hard Eat Hard Sleep Hard Grow Big Wear Glasses If You Need 'Em | ||
| Rainman |
That's tough. There's Mozart. There's the Beatles. There's Prince. But for a collection of tunes that I can sing, hum or just listen to the words and relate to, it would have to be Warren Zevon or Johnny Cash with Springsteen a good alternative. | ||
| Ragnagwar |
Warren Zevon - A lot of truth from the "Darker" side of life. I don't dwell there, but nice to visit sometimes. My sons like to label my attempts at humor as "alternative" (whatever that means) and I guess I see the same thing in Zevon's songs. "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner", "Detox Mansion", "Splendid Isolation". | ||
| Bomber |
and the theme song for my generation, "Send Lawyers, Guns, and Money." | ||
| Jimidan |
The Dixie Chicks...because of their timely significant social statements. | ||
| Midknyte |
The Dixie Chicks... oh man, and we're not even one page in | ||
| Lake_bueller |
I'd have to flip a coin.... Jimmy Buffett (covers everthing from country to blues to rock to ???) Buddy Guy (a blues legend with over 40 years of recordings) The Beatles (once again...they cover many different genres of music) Who has a 3-sided coin for me?  (Message edited by Lake_Bueller on March 28, 2007) | ||
| Lake_bueller |
BTW... I saw Pat Benatar in a small venue show last night. She can still bring in strong after 20+ years. Her voice sounded as good as ever. | ||
| Old_man |
I checked my collection, I have all of Van Morrison, all of Elvis Costello, all of Tom Waits, all of Stevie Ray Vaughan, all of Joe Cocker, all of Rickie Lee Jones, all of Bonnie Raitt, all of Rod Stewart, all of Gordon Lightfoot, all of Warren Zevon. And many other artist that don't have enough to match the number of the above. I probably have over 4000 CDS in my collection. To have to pick one would be a real torture for me. I couldn't do it. | ||
| Interceptor |
Red Hot Chili Peppers. They have been playing great tunes for over 20 years. Blood-Sugar-Sex-Magic is their best album. | ||
| Djkaplan |
"I'll kick off with Steve Earle..." Music is so subjective... I can't stand Steve Earle. It doesn't mean we can't be friends... or maybe it does. Just one band, eh? I'd have to pick 'The Band' (no pun intended). I have all their albums anyway. With as much acclaim and recognition as they have received from their peers, they're still one of the most underrated bands ever. One of the hidden gems of popular music, for sure. | ||
| CJXB |
Bon Jovi - Always bring back good memories, close second would be Springsteen for me as well !!  | ||
| Djkaplan |
"I have all of Van Morrison..." I bought 'Beautiful Vision' in the early 80's and probably only listened to it one time. I found it again a few years ago and gave it another listen with 40 year old ears instead of 20 year old ears. I wonder what the hell my problem was back then... it's a great freakin' album and Van Morrison is a genius. | ||
| Old_man |
Djkaplan, Do you have any of their original work as the band for "Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks" Some great recordings. P.S. Robbie Robertson made some wonderful recordings on his own. (Message edited by old_man on March 28, 2007) | ||
| Jb2 |
Good to see a little depth here. Was pleasantly surprised to see Steve Earle and Warren Zevon mentioned early in the going. If I could only have one... it would be between Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen Jr. or Hank Sr. | ||
| Djkaplan |
"I have all of Van Morrison, all of Elvis Costello, all of Tom Waits, all of Stevie Ray Vaughan, all of Joe Cocker, all of Rickie Lee Jones, all of Bonnie Raitt, all of Rod Stewart, all of Gordon Lightfoot, all of Warren Zevon." Hey, Old_man, I love your taste in music. Another album I got years ago and never liked was 'Old Dan's Records' by Gordon Lightfoot. I recently discovered that old casette again and was stunned by how much I like the album now. It was on continuous play this winter in my garage. It's a glorious day when I can sit in my garage with a pile of new parts, great tunes, maybe a cup of coffee (or beer... depending on what side of the hangover I'm on) and just tinker away. | ||
| Old_man |
I find some great music takes more than one listen to fully appreciate. Van Morrison is one of those artists that I know I have to listen to their new recordings a second time to fully get it. | ||
| Djkaplan |
"Do you have any of their original work as the band for 'Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks' " No, but I am familiar with the history of The Band and I remember Ronnie Hawkins from his appearance in Martin Scorcese's great movie, "The Last Waltz". In the pantheon of rock greats, Ronnie Hawkins will always be a footnote, but that night, he was the King of the stage and all he surveyed. | ||
| Court |
Bomber . . . thank you. I had never before heard that and you are PERSONALLY responsible for my outburst in the, up to this point, deathly silence of an Ivy I frickin' spewed water (strictly prohibited in here, on the screen! Charlie Christian . . . died at something like 28 with the title "only perfect guitar player to ever live". But, there are about 3,000 choices I'd have no gripe with. . . personally, today's studies are being fueled with Michel Petrucciani. An irony since this thread started in France and at 21 Michel was the first French musician to ever sign with Blue Note . . . |
