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Subject: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/15/03 at 11:31 a.m.
I hope you guys aren't getting too tired of these! I still enjoy them a lot, and with the millions of songs out there in the world there is virtually no way to run out of material. ;D :P
5=Best; 1=Worst; Comments are welcome!
1. Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - Bee Gees
2. Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney & The Wings
3. Wannabe - Spice Girls
4. Who Can It Be Now? - Men At Work
5. Big Log - Robert Plant
6. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Temptations
7. Midnight Confessions - Grass Roots
8. Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton
9. Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
10. The Honeythief - Hipsway
11. Always - Atlantic Starr
12. Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers
13. Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson
14. For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey What's That Sound) - Buffalo Springfield
15. Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran
16. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
17. I Dig Rock And Roll Music - Peter, Paul & Mary
18. My House - The Mary Jane Girls
19. Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top
20. Breathe Again - Toni Braxton
21. Cocaine - Eric Clapton
22. The Story In Your Eyes - Moody Blues
23. Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
24. Fortress Around Your Heart - Sting
25. Linger - The Cranberries
I'll post my opinions later. :)
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: lebeiw15 on 08/15/03 at 11:35 a.m.
1. Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - Bee Gees ?
2. Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney & The Wings 4
3. Wannabe - Spice Girls 1 (annoying)
4. Who Can It Be Now? - Men At Work 2 (also annoying)
5. Big Log - Robert Plant ?
6. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Temptations 3.5
7. Midnight Confessions - Grass Roots ?
8. Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton ?
9. Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival ? (I've heard it but I don't remember how it goes)
10. The Honeythief - Hipsway ?
11. Always - Atlantic Starr 3
12. Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers 4.5
13. Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson ?
14. For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey What's That Sound) - Buffalo Springfield 3.5
15. Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran 4.5
16. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper 2.5
17. I Dig Rock And Roll Music - Peter, Paul & Mary ?
18. My House - The Mary Jane Girls 3.5
19. Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top ?
20. Breathe Again - Toni Braxton 3
21. Cocaine - Eric Clapton 4
22. The Story In Your Eyes - Moody Blues See: Proud Mary by CCR
23. Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ?
24. Fortress Around Your Heart - Sting ?
25. Linger - The Cranberries Yuckkkkk... 1
And no, I'm not tired of these. Obviously people aren't sick of them yet or else they wouldn't be responding to them! ;) ;D
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: Paul_UK on 08/15/03 at 12:11 a.m.
1. Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - Bee Gees 3 - not as strong as a lot of their material from this period
2. Live And Let Die - Macca & Wings 3 - starts and finishes off okay, but is somewhat spoiled by that cod-reggae bit in the middle
3. Wannabe - Spice Girls 1 - no I don't...!
4. Who Can It Be Now - Men At Work 3 - not that bad actually, but also not that great...
5. Big Log - Robert Plant 5 - Ah! Summer of '83...played to death whilst holidaying in Ibiza (before someone invented drum and bass music!)
6. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Temptations 5 - stark, menacing piece of work...one of their finest, and sadly not much more finery came after it...
7. Midnight Confessions - Grass Roots 5 - classic! Bubblegum-sounding, but has an edge to it...
8. Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton 4 - Bobby's voice always irritated me somewhat, but he does manage to pull this one off nicely...
9. Proud Mary - CCR 5 - swamp-rock starts here! You can name virtually anything by CCR and it'll virtually always get top marks with me...!
10. The Honeythief - Hipsway 3 - never heard much these days, strangely enough - rather puzzling, as it is catchy...
11. Always - Atlantic Starr 1 - sorry...just awful!
12. Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers 4 - Ah! That's better...always a main staple on oldies stations this...hold up well considering it's 30+ years old!
13. Travellin' Man - Rick Nelson 3 - okay if a bit dreary, us lot were more attracted to the flip, "Hello Mary Lou"
14. For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield 4 - another classic! Mind you, that riff's had the life sampled out of it!
15. Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran 4 - never liked this when first released, but it's become one of those defining '80's songs - which is not a bad thing...
16. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper 4 - and the same goes for this...but why Phil took it upon himself to cover it is one of life's great mysteries...
17. I Dig Rock And Roll Music - Peter, Paul & Mary 4 - not their very best, but good stuff...
18. (In) My House - Mary Jane Girls - 3 - I assume this is the track (I hope so!) - trucks along well, but production's a bit dated...
19. Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top 2 - bit of a plodder...I'm convinced every amateur rawk band's had a crack at this!
20. Breathe Again - Toni Braxton 1 - not my thing!
21. Cocaine - Eric Clapton 4 - stirring version by the man...
22. The Story In Your Eyes - Moody Blues 4 - now there's one I don't hear as often as I should! Good stuff...
23. Mr Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 4 - seems to have become the defining version of Jerry Jeff Walker's song...Robbie Williams? Don't make me laugh...!
24. Fortress Around Your Heart - Sting 3 - a bit ho-hum, not one of his better ones...
25. Linger - Cranberries 3 - was okay when released, but after blanket radio/jukebox play it rapidly became stale...will doubtless sound better if I leave it alone for a bit...
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/15/03 at 01:50 p.m.
Quoting:
11. Always - Atlantic Starr 1 - sorry...just awful!
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:o :( I beg to differ! This one has 'always' been a favorite, and one I can sing to quite well. ;)
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: Rice_Cube on 08/15/03 at 02:08 p.m.
2. Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney & The Wings 4
3. Wannabe - Spice Girls eek! 1
4. Who Can It Be Now? - Men At Work 5
6. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Temptations 3
8. Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton 4
9. Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival 5
13. Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson 4
14. For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey What's That Sound) - Buffalo Springfield 5
15. Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran 5
16. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper 4
17. I Dig Rock And Roll Music - Peter, Paul & Mary 4
20. Breathe Again - Toni Braxton 4
21. Cocaine - Eric Clapton 5
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/15/03 at 02:08 p.m.
1. Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - Bee Gees Pretty good. 3.5
2. Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney & The Wings Good, but not his best work. 3
3. Wannabe - Spice Girls 2
4. Who Can It Be Now? - Men At Work 3
5. Big Log - Robert Plant 5+
6. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Temptations Classic R&B! 4
7. Midnight Confessions - Grass Roots 3
8. Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton 3
9. Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival I just LOVE this one! 5 8) (BTW, I didn't think Ike & Tina's version was nearly as good as CCR's.)
10. The Honeythief - Hipsway Catchy! 3.5
11. Always - Atlantic Starr 5
12. Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers Beautiful! 4.5
13. Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson This one is dated! 3
14. For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey What's That Sound) - Buffalo Springfield Cool! 4
15. Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran 4
16. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper I just never cared for this one. 2
17. I Dig Rock And Roll Music - Peter, Paul & Mary 4
18. My House - The Mary Jane Girls Bouncy! 3.5
19. Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top Ah yes, good ol' southern rock! 4
20. Breathe Again - Toni Braxton Ugh! 1
21. Cocaine - Eric Clapton 4
22. The Story In Your Eyes - Moody Blues My favorite MB song! 5
23. Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band I grew up listening to this one. 4
24. Fortress Around Your Heart - Sting Not bad. 3.5
25. Linger - The Cranberries So-so. 3
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: Wicked on 08/15/03 at 02:18 p.m.
16. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper 0 THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST ANNOYING SONGS EVER!!
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: Paul_UK on 08/15/03 at 02:21 p.m.
Quoting:
:o :( I beg to differ! This one has 'always' been a favorite, and one I can sing to quite well. ;)
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Hold the front page! Karen & I actually disagree on something!
It's "always" been a strange one this - I do think AS were a good band in their earlier days...just too sugary for me!
Would that be public singing, Karen? To my mind, I've never heard any rendition at Karaoke nights...mind you, I'd probably run for the door...!
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/15/03 at 02:33 p.m.
Quoting:
Hold the front page! Karen & I actually disagree on something!
It's "always" been a strange one this - I do think AS were a good band in their earlier days...just too sugary for me!
Would that be public singing, Karen? To my mind, I've never heard any rendition at Karaoke nights...mind you, I'd probably run for the door...!
End Quote
I can understand how that sugar-coated stuff isn't for you, Paul. I'm sure most guys feel that way. I will respect your opinion nonetheless. :)
I have not sung that one in karaoke clubs mainly because I don't recall ever seeing it available. Also, it is a song made for both a male and a female, so that makes it a bit difficult. I enjoy singing it at home, though! ;)
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: My_name_is_Gavin on 08/15/03 at 03:24 p.m.
2. Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney & The Wings One of his better solo works, but that's not saying much. 3
3. Wannabe - Spice Girls Not my favorite Spice Girls song. 1
4. Who Can It Be Now? - Men At Work 3
6. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Temptations The absolute best cut of the Temptations' wonderful career. 5
7. Midnight Confessions - Grass Roots God bless AM pop. 5
8. Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton Bobby Vinton was a simpering little puke. 1
9. Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival Rollin! 4.5
11. Always - Atlantic Starr I'd make out to it. But I sure wouldn't want to listen to it under any other circumstances. 1
12. Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers I DID listen to the music, and I decided it was boring. 2
13. Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson I like Ricky Nelson. 4.5
14. For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey What's That Sound) - Buffalo Springfield Stone classic. 5
15. Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran Almost stone classic. 5
16. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper Not very good, but it beats the Phil Collins version. 2
17. I Dig Rock And Roll Music - Peter, Paul & Mary Peter Paul and Mary display the fact that they have no idea what rock and roll music even is. And what was with the needless slam on the Mamas and the Papas? 2
18. My House - The Mary Jane Girls Bleh. 2.5
19. Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top Gotta love the Top. 4
21. Cocaine - Eric Clapton Clapton's solo career is dull dull dull, but this is the song that comes closest to interesting. 3
23. Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Ah, memories. 3
24. Fortress Around Your Heart - Sting One of Sting's best solo tracks, which again isn't saying much. 3.5
25. Linger - The Cranberries I'm glad they DIDN'T linger. This song was boring, and Zombie was wretched. 2
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/15/03 at 04:05 p.m.
Quoting:
17. I Dig Rock And Roll Music - Peter, Paul & Mary Peter Paul and Mary display the fact that they have no idea what rock and roll music even is.End Quote
I strongly disagree with this statement! Peter, Paul & Mary were pioneers of folk-rock music and, along with several other notable acts of the 60's, helped paved the way for artists to come.
Quoting:And what was with the needless slam on the Mamas and the Papas? 2
End Quote
I honestly feel they were just 'teasing' their counterparts here. I never felt the song was a negative reflection on anyone.
Subject: Re: CF's Random Songs to Rate #8
Written By: Billy_Florio on 08/15/03 at 04:14 p.m.
1. Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - Bee Gees :???
2. Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney & The Wings: 3.5 (hes done better solo work)
3. Wannabe - Spice Girls:0
4. Who Can It Be Now? - Men At Work:3
5. Big Log - Robert Plant:3 (I dont know, I dont like this one...its weird, I just dont)
6. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Temptations: 5
7. Midnight Confessions - Grass Roots: 4.5
8. Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton:2.75
9. Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival:5
10. The Honeythief - Hipsway:???
11. Always - Atlantic Starr:2
12. Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers:5
13. Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson:4
14. For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey What's That Sound) - Buffalo Springfield:5
15. Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran:4
16. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper:2.75
17. I Dig Rock And Roll Music - Peter, Paul & Mary:2
18. My House - The Mary Jane Girls:1
19. Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top:3.75
20. Breathe Again - Toni Braxton:???
21. Cocaine - Eric Clapton:5
22. The Story In Your Eyes - Moody Blues:3.75
23. Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band:3.5
24. Fortress Around Your Heart - Sting:3.75
25. Linger - The Cranberries:3