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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: The Beach Boys channel is coming back to SiriusXM
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on: July 07, 2021, 11:22:16 AM
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I’ve heard songs by The Wilsons, Willie Nelson’s take on TWOTS, several songs by Bruce (solo and Bruce &Terry). I’m seeing more variety with the non hits songs. Yes there are some songs that are being repeated too much. Maybe they think casual listeners don’t listen to it more than an hour, or are just using it as background music during parties, barbecues etc and don’t notice the repetition. Nice to hear Leaving This Town, then shortly after, Sail on, Sailor. Happy 70th Birthday, Blondie! Surprised to hear Transcendental Meditation this morning. There was a snippet by Mike beforehand - couldn’t hear what he said as I stepped out of the room for a second. I wonder if he said something about how calming TM is, then this song was played.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / Ask The Honored Guests / Re: The Beach Boys Channel Is Back!
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on: July 01, 2021, 09:42:36 AM
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Okay it’s on. Started out with snippets of songs and comments by various Beach Boys. Then to the Music: Surfin USA Fun Fun Fun Mike introducing Wild Honey (said he found jar of wild honey in Brian’s kitchen) Wild Honey When I Grow Up, Matchpoint of Our Love, Catch a Wave, You’re So Good to Me, etc Intro to Surfin by Bruce (said he flipped upon hearing surf music with vocals) Strange choice - Live version of WIBN at Ann Arbor. Kind of confusing intro to Wendy by Brian (maybe didn’t hear him right). Note: heard the cough lol.
Was about to say they’re playing it safe but they’re playing Dennis’ Pacific Ocean Blue.
Pretty enjoyable so far. Playing Surfer Girl from Knebworth. Love that they are playing live performances
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Beach Boys 2020 Tour Thread
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on: June 24, 2021, 12:20:03 PM
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Just saw that The Beach Boys are slated to perform at the rescheduled New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which will be taking place for two weekends in October. The exact day/time TBD. October is cooler than the usual time (April/May). However it’s Hurricane season…
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Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: R. I. P. Lloyd Price
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on: May 11, 2021, 12:48:23 AM
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I have been thinking - who is left of the first wave of great New Orleans r&b? The only one I can think of who is still with us as of this writing is Clarence "Frogman" Henry. Just listened to his wonderful "But I Do." Precious few left of the second wave - Irma Thomas and Aaron Neville. Neville announced his retirement from performing except an occasional special event.
All those wonderful singers gone. But will continue to love and listen to their joyous music.
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Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Jazz
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on: March 07, 2021, 11:31:13 AM
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Thank you for the kind words and the link. Things have been crazy in my world for a while now so it’s hard keeping up with the message boards. Spent yesterday listening via Zoom to some fascinating history lectures. Had a goofy dream that involved Al (for some reason he’s been in at least 3 of my dreams over the years). I told him that I was impressed that his cat knew how to play the mandolin. He looked at me as if I was crazy. Said he didn’t have a mandolin (does he have a cat?) Don't know why I dreamt that as I haven’t seen any mandolin playing by man, woman or cat in quite a while.
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Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Jazz
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on: January 28, 2021, 11:46:28 AM
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I’m watching the Ken Burns doc Jazz. Have watched it before but it’s been awhile. Part 3 spends a good amount of time covering cornetist Bix Beiderbecke. All I really remember about him was that he was in his 20s when he passed away. But the doc indicated how much Black musicians respected him and that it was a shame that he couldn’t perform in concerts with them . Wanted to cry when he finally got the opportunity to jam after hours with his hero, Louis Armstrong . Very sad life, a shame that no matter the success he had, his father considered him to be a failure. Looking for a good Bio, plus checking out recordings.
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Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Jazz
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on: December 31, 2020, 12:25:38 PM
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Just got word that Eugene Wright, 97, last surviving member of the “classic” Dave Brubeck Quartet, has joined his bandmates and is making some heavenly odd time signature fun with them now. RIP
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Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Jazz
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on: December 03, 2020, 04:56:43 PM
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This December 6 will be the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Dave Brubeck’s birth. There will be lots of celebrations available for listening online. Check out DaveBrubeck.com for more info. A couple of recordings have come out : one is an album of lullabies, the last recordings he made. I wasn’t able to read a review because it was behind a pay wall, but the British reviewer said in the headline that Brubeck was about the only jazz performer who could have pulled such a thing off. I’ve heard a couple of them - very sweet and calming . His Brahm’s Lullaby can be listened to online. It has a delightful video. Great for kids of all ages. The other recording is called “Time OutTakes.” It’s alternate versions of all but two of the songs on Time Out (the last two songs, Three to Get Ready and Pick Up Sticks, were done in one take. Two other previously unreleased songs take their place). This is available online to listen to. Take Five is a particular delight, and all are quite good.
In addition there have been a couple of great books that have come out this year concerning Brubeck. Will post about them later.
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Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: The return of the \
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on: November 24, 2020, 05:31:47 PM
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Next jolly interesting reply. Comparing different reaction channels at youtube = fun. 👊✊ & & &, it's cool to hear new songs that didn't hear b4, just like these people. To add to list listed previously - songs, again, with 0-5 rankings: Queen "Another One Bites The Dust" - cool bass, beat. 3/5. It's funny that everybody recognized it in reaction channels, right when the intro began "Hey this song is Queen song?! Wow. Guys, sorry, looks like I know this song, it's been in movies, commercials, many places". Yet...NOBODY recognized "Bohemian Rhapsody", they been indeed hearing it with fresh ears (since it's reaction channel purpose - to react to songs that you didn't hear b4). Weird, figured it's Queen's signature, mad-popular song. When I listened to it back in 2011, what seemed to be initial listen, when it played, it quickly went familiar. But I didn't hear AOBTD b4, didn't recognize any bit of it. Is it popular? Who knew. Funny, hadn’t heard AOBTD in a good while but heard it yesterday. That song, sales wise, is the most popular Queen song and was number one in the US for several weeks. Heard it all the time back in the day. A very catchy tune. Believe it or not Bohemian Rhapsody never reached number one in the US. It was a smash hit however in the UK. I think it’s because of its length, over 5 minutes. It’s the most famous of their songs. I remember a survey that made it the top UK pop song of all time. But I hardly ever hear it on the Pop US stations today. I do hear it on the Classic Rock channels that often play longer songs. I give both of them 5/5.
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Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: So what did we all do today?
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on: November 18, 2020, 10:44:46 AM
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Every indication is that Biden won. I think Trump is being a crybaby, throwing temper tantrums, and most of the Republicans are enabling him. Not because they care for him, but to cover their own backsides. Meanwhile the country suffers. Nothing is being done on the national level about the virus. Every area in the country is trying to muddle by on its own. My youngest sister works at a major hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She is scheduled to work 7 days a week, 12 hours a day. Then she gets 7 days off. She’s now working 14 hours, no breaks for lunch, seeing more patients a day then she’s supposed to. She wears an N95 special mask. Those are supposed to be changed after seeing a patient. The same mask has to be worn all day, with a surgical mask and face shield over that. At the end of the day the N95 mask is cleaned and reused. There is a chemical used in cleaning the mask - it has such a strong smell that she gets headaches. She was supposed to be off this week but will have to work the night shift the next two nights. This is due to a nurse shortage, over 200 still needed to fully staff the hospital. Much of this mess is because Trump refuses to say that people should wear a mask. Having argument with another sister who doesn’t think we need to wear masks. Thanksgiving, a big family holiday in the US, is next week. I will probably skip it mainly because I don’t want to get into an argument with her. Will give my pets extra treats . BooBoo the dog loves sweet potatoes.
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