Musical Niches

Takeda Shingen · 03-26-07, 05:21 PM

I've heard it described as a 'symphony orchestra spinning in a clothes dryer'.

Dan D · 03-26-07, 07:04 PM

Legendary songs of the past: Grauzone, "Eisbär" (polar bear)

New version: a great bossa nova cover of "Eisbär" by the French band "Nouvelle Vague" that covers punk and new wave songs:

Cute French accent, nice to look at girl!

Skybird · 03-26-07, 09:20 PM

Like them or hate them, but back in those days these four songs were played up and down:

The Noob · 03-26-07, 09:42 PM

RedMenace · 03-26-07, 09:48 PM

Pink Floyd, the ultimate icon of the 1970's, revolutionized the way music was viewed. Greatest band ever, I think.

Dan D · 03-26-07, 10:31 PM

Of course, Lemmy of "motörhead" has to be mentioned, one of the "best" bass guitar players around: .
God shave Lemmy.

Ishmael · 03-27-07, 02:06 AM

My nomination to the pantheon would be Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks.

Dan was a founding member of the first San Francisco Psychedelic band, The Charlatans. In 1968, Dan decided to form the Hot Licks to pursue his interest in reviving the Western Swing genre popularized in the 1930s by Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys. His work with the Licks led to the repopularization of the genre and the rise of bands like Asleep At The Wheel(featuring Maryann Price, an original Lickette). The first link is to a series on interviews with Elvis Costello & Rickie Lee Jones, among others, featuring the following songs in background:

How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away?

Where's The Money

I Feel Like Singing

The second link is to a rendition of I Scare Myself during a reunion appearance on Austin City Limits in the early 90's featuring the incomparable Sid Paige on Violin.

1st link:

2nd link:

a 3rd link to Canned Music from the same show. My wife auditioned for the Lickettes when Dan formed the band but her ex-husband, Richard I, nixed the deal. She looks a lot like Marayann Price, the girl in the red vest & sings like her as well

robbo180265 · 03-27-07, 02:15 AM

Can't belive that no-one has mentioned this lot:

By far the most influential band of their time

IMHO they changed pop music forever

03-26-07, 09:20 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,663 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Like them or hate them, but back in those days these four songs were played up and down: __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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RedMenace Chief Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 319 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Pink Floyd, the ultimate icon of the 1970's, revolutionized the way music was viewed. Greatest band ever, I think. __________________

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Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I've heard it described as a 'symphony orchestra spinning in a clothes dryer'.

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Dan D Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 9th Flotilla Posts: 839 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Legendary songs of the past: Grauzone, "Eisbär" (polar bear) New version: a great bossa nova cover of "Eisbär" by the French band "Nouvelle Vague" that covers punk and new wave songs: Cute French accent, nice to look at girl!

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The Noob The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: de_dust2 Posts: 1,417 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0

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Dan D Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 9th Flotilla Posts: 839 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Of course, Lemmy of "motörhead" has to be mentioned, one of the "best" bass guitar players around: . God shave Lemmy.

03-27-07, 02:06 AM	#7
Ishmael Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Morro Bay, Ca. Posts: 659 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	My nomination to the pantheon would be Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks. Dan was a founding member of the first San Francisco Psychedelic band, The Charlatans. In 1968, Dan decided to form the Hot Licks to pursue his interest in reviving the Western Swing genre popularized in the 1930s by Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys. His work with the Licks led to the repopularization of the genre and the rise of bands like Asleep At The Wheel(featuring Maryann Price, an original Lickette). The first link is to a series on interviews with Elvis Costello & Rickie Lee Jones, among others, featuring the following songs in background: How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away? Where's The Money I Feel Like Singing The second link is to a rendition of I Scare Myself during a reunion appearance on Austin City Limits in the early 90's featuring the incomparable Sid Paige on Violin. 1st link: 2nd link: a 3rd link to Canned Music from the same show. My wife auditioned for the Lickettes when Dan formed the band but her ex-husband, Richard I, nixed the deal. She looks a lot like Marayann Price, the girl in the red vest & sings like her as well

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robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Can't belive that no-one has mentioned this lot: By far the most influential band of their time IMHO they changed pop music forever