I know that usually when anyone thinks of an "ex"...it's usually really negative things.  However, sometimes if you think really hard, you can usually find something that they either taught you, instilled in you, rubbed off on you, etc...that you are either happy about and/or grateful for in the present day. So, what's one thing that an "ex" did for you that ended up being a positive thing?


One thing that comes to mind about my ex....is that he introduced me to some awesome music. He was really into 70's classic rock and 80's music, and before I was with him...I had no knowledge to most of it...but thanks to him...I know some great music by some great artists. :)

I know that usually when anyone thinks of an "ex"...it's usually really negative things.  However, sometimes if you think really hard, you can usually find something that they either taught you, instilled in you, rubbed off on you, etc...that you are either happy about and/or grateful for in the present day. So, what's one thing that an "ex" did for you that ended up being a positive thing?


One thing that comes to mind about my ex....is that he introduced me to some awesome music. He was really into 70's classic rock and 80's music, and before I was with him...I had no knowledge to most of it...but thanks to him...I know some great music by some great artists. :)


I'm sure I can think of something in a sec.

Sorry, but since Eighties music was mentioned, you know I can't just not comment, lol. I was gonna ask if part of the appeal of old-school bands (I know you're into The Ramones alot, and The Cars) the fact that you don't remember it firsthand so much?

In other words, it was like discovering a treasure you didn't know was there.

That's how it is for me. True, "my" '80s in terms of lifetime experience starts around 1987. However, I can remember songs like "Straight Up", "Living On a Prayer", "Free Fallin" and "Don't Worry Be Happy" getting played out and on the radio every two seconds. After awhile it was like, Okay I like this, but I've heard enough of it for two lifetimes by now! ;D

Whereas, I never had that worn out feeling from listeneing to 1982 songs in the late '80s, since it was kinda secondhand (either with tapes, or more sporadic airplay).

I'm sure I can think of something in a sec.

Sorry, but since "Eighties music" was mentioned, you know I can't just not comment, lol. I was gonna ask if part of the appeal of old-school bands (I know you're into The Ramones alot, and The Cars) the fact that you don't remember it firsthand? In other words, it was like discovering a treasure you didn't know was there.

That's how it is for me. True, starting around 1987 is more "my" time as far as firsthand experience. However, there was stuff that kinda got played out when they were actually big the first time. I can remember "Straight Up", "Living On a Prayer", "Free Fallin" and "Don't Worry Be Happy" being everywhere and on the radio every two seconds, so after awhile it was like Okay I know I like this, but I'm sick of it for now! ;D

Whereas, I never had that worn out experience with, say listeneing to 1982 songs in the late '80s, since it was kinda secondhand and more sporadic.

*geek mode off*



Yes, in a way...that is correct.  Regarding The Ramones....I was first introduced to them back when I was about 13 or so. My older cousin was into that type of music, and I would always go through his music and listen to it...and I stumbled upon his Ramones tapes...and loved them ever since.  However...my ex introduced me to music that I was not even aware of in the past. Because of him, I have broadened my musical horizons a great deal.

Oh, and as far as the original topic is concerned -- I'm probably pretty boring in this regard 'cause I don't have almost ANY negative thoughts about any ex's (although I don't have that many, for my age at least, lol).

Most girlfriends I've ever had have started out as friends or acquaintances first. So even if it didn't work out as far as dating went, I've still remained relatively friendly with them, or at least amicable.

Basically, there's more positives than negatives, so it's hard to narrow it down to one. But, since music is already mentioned, I had one who likes classical and she managed to sorta get me into it (I admit, as a kid, that was one genre I tended to get bored by).

Yes, in a way...that is correct.  Regarding The Ramones....I was first introduced to them back when I was about 13 or so. My older cousin was into that type of music, and I would always go through his music and listen to it...and I stumbled upon his Ramones tapes...and loved them ever since.  However...my ex introduced me to music that I was not even aware of in the past. Because of him, I have broadened my musical horizons a great deal.


Oh, that's cool. From the little bits I know, most punk rock like them is pretty timeless anyway, since it wasn't trying to be trendy. This is kinda embarrasing, but the only song of theirs I know in detail (besides "Hey Ho, Let's Go" - which is their trademark anyway) is "I Don't Wanna Fight". And that was 'cause it was featured in the Beavis and Butthead Christmas special. ;D

Oh, that's cool. From the little bits I know, most punk rock like them is pretty timeless anyway, since it was trying to be trendy. This is kinda embarrasing, but the only song of theirs I know in detail (besides "Hey Ho, let's go" - which is their trademark anyway) is "I Don't Wanna Fight". And that was 'cause it was featured in the Beavis and Butthead Christmas special. ;D


I know "Blitzkrieg Bop" from the Tony Hawk 3 game lol, I would have NEVER thought at that time that that was a song from 1975!

Oh, that's cool. From the little bits I know, most punk rock like them is pretty timeless anyway, since it was trying to be trendy. This is kinda embarrasing, but the only song of theirs I know in detail (besides "Hey Ho, let's go" - which is their trademark anyway) is "I Don't Wanna Fight". And that was 'cause it was featured in the Beavis and Butthead Christmas special. ;D



You should definitely check out some of their other music! ;)

I know "Blitzkrieg Bop" from the Tony Hawk 3 game lol, I would have NEVER thought at that time that that was a song from 1975!


Yeah, it doesn't sound old at all! And it's true about video games have introducing of people to music. The GTA games have alot of '80s music, and even some of those were new to me.

P.S. I even flubbed on the title. I forgot it was called "Blitzkrieg Bop", lol.

You should definitely check out some of their other music! ;)


I have a song, I think it's called "Pinhead"? It... sounds like a total rip-off of DEVO. I wonder if DEVO had inspired them at all? XD That's kind of a funny thing to think about...


Seriously, the content, the guitars, and the vocals totally sounded like them!

You should definitely check out some of their other music! ;)


I will, definitely. 8) It's not like I never go CD shopping, lol. Is that Christmas song similar to the rest of their stuff? Regardless of the era or the style of music, I admit I like commercial, catchy stuff most of the time.

I will, definitely. 8) It's not like I never go CD shopping, lol. Is that Christmas song similar to the rest of their stuff? Regardless of the era or the style of music, I admit I like commercial, catchy stuff most of the time.


Yes...a lot of their songs sound the same. Here are a few of my favorites: Pet Cemetery, Bonzo Goes to Bitzberg, Howling At The Moon, Have You Ever Seen The Rain (A CCR cover).

Yes...a lot of their songs sound the same. Here are a few of my favorites: Pet Cemetery, Bonzo Goes to Bitzberg, Howling At The Moon, Have You Ever Seen The Rain (A CCR cover).


Oh, I like the original "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", and the book/movie Pet Cemetary, so in a way, that's half the list right there. 8)

Oh, I like the original "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", and the book/movie Pet Cemetery, so in a way, that's half the list right there. 8)


Yes...I think you will like the ones that I recommended...I just have a feeling! 8)

Yes...I think you will like the ones that I recommended...I just have a feeling! 8)


One of my philosophies is that if a friend likes it, it can't be bad. ;)

Oh wait, I do own one of their songs and just never paid it much mind until now.

There's this old-a*s school KTel tape of 1979/'80 songs (it's called Rock '80) I have, that has "Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio". But it's on the opposite side of the songs I usually copy off it ("Cruel To Be Kind" in particular). It'll take me about 20 minutes to listen - I don't want to fast forward it since it's kinda old - but I'm playing it towards that spot now, just for fun. I'll let ya know once I've heard it. :)

One of my philosophies is that if a friend likes it, it can't be bad. ;)



ROCK ON, McFly! ;) 8) ;D


Oh btw....I wanted to mention to you (regarding Back to the Future, etc)...have you ever seen the TV show, "Ghost Whisperer" with Jennifer Love Hewitt?  Well, I just found out that the set they used for BTTF movies, is now being used as the set for that TV show....I thought that was really cool, and I have been meaning to tell you that.

Oh wait, I do own one of their songs and just never paid it much mind until now.

There's this old-a*s school KTel tape of 1979/'80 songs (it's called Rock '80) I have, that has "Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio". But it's on the opposite side of the songs I usually copy off it ("Cruel To Be Kind" in particular). It'll take me about 20 minutes to listen - I don't want to fast forward it since it's kinda old - but I'm playing it towards that spot now, just for fun. I'll let ya know once I've heard it. :)



that's a good one!  8)

ROCK ON, McFly! ;) 8) ;D


Oh btw....I wanted to mention to you (regarding Back to the Future, etc)...have you ever seen the TV show, "Ghost Whisperer" with Jennifer Love Hewitt?  Well, I just found out that the set they used for BTTF movies, is now being used as the set for that TV show....I thought that was really cool, and I have been meaning to tell you that.


:)

Heard of the show, never seen an episode no, but that's cool. The Courthouse Square set is the backlot of Universal Studios, so it's actually been in tons of other movies. It was used in Bruce Almighty, which I thought was cool, since I liked that one as well.

My most recent ex-girlfriend also got me into some cool music, to the likes of VAST, Placebo and more stuff by Kosheen. :)

My ex-wife got me into Law & Order and some good southern foods.

Well, I'm listening to it right now. It's definitely interesting and catchy - you were right. It's like a hybrid of old-time surf rock and the early new wavish rock sound that was prevalent before MTV took off, in the 1979-'81 period.

Ironically, I was kinda misled on how they sounded. I had this image of them as this hardcore (but successful and well-known) punk band, but they're really a pop/hard rock/new wave band with some punk undertones.

Love the DJ intro and outro's too.

I guess I can sum it up with this guy