Like a bit of Carrie myself as does Her Indoors and we’ve seen the Shires a few times. What does Mrs Ital think of Ward Thomas and Kezia Gill, other UK ‘Country’ artists? For what it’s worth I think Ward Thomas sing lovely harmonies and Kezia is superb.
@Malone you might want to pick someone else to continue the thread, @Right_in_the_Middle has only made two posts this year (including one very insightful one about the BBC)
@Right_in_the_Middle if you do see this thread please let us know your three song picks!
I'd be interested to see your choices @Manboobs - the more extreme musical picks the better. Are we talking Anaal Nathrakh-style grind or out-there Japanese industrial jazz?
I’ve added Viola Sonata No 1 to the Spotify playlist but the first two don’t seem to be available.
Given we’ve had a couple of non-responses, how would everyone feel about opening up the thread and anyone who hasn’t posted their top three yet can do so? Or would you rather keep it as is with nominations?
Sorry, I didn't think to check they were on Spotify. Shall I post two more tracks, or is that against the rules? I like the nomination idea but I restarted the thread as it had been dormant for a couple of days. We probably don't need hard and fast rules as long as people are respectful so everyone gets a go. Did you spot what links the tracks I posted?
Currently reading Peter Hook's Joy Division book and a Sex Pistols gig in HW (which apparently inspired the formation of the Buzzcocks) gets a mention. Was anyone there? Circa 1976.
@ReturnToSenda unless it's a spoiler...how did a HW gig inspire the Buzzcocks formation? I always thought the Free Trade Hall Sex Pistols gig was the one that got everyone in Manchester fired up.
Hang on, I might have misinterpreted. I think the Buzzcocks were already a thing slightly before then.
"Inspired by the Velvet Underground, friends Howard Devoto and Pete Shelley had formed a band, taking their name from a headline in Time Out that read: 'Feeling a Buzz, Cocks?' Having made a pilgrimage to see the Sex Pistols in High Wycombe, they resolved to stage the Pistols in Manchester - with themselves supporting."
That Manchester Pistols gig inspired Joy Division, for sure.
I love this thread but haven't been nominated so if anyone is interested here are my selections...
AC/DC – For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) – July 1982
I got into my favourite band AC/DC in my early teens and they were one of the first bands I saw live (January 1986 at Wembley Arena). Their shows normally finish with this song – goosebumps every time I listen to it.
I was also in my early teens when this track was released. Such a perfect song and the lyrics “the grabbing hands grab all they can” are just as relevant today as they were then - listening now takes me right back to the early 80s.
@ReturnToSenda Yep, the excellent Wycombe gigs Twitter site has an article on this gig. Basically, the legendary Manchester Free Trade Hall gig (as featured in 24hour Party People) was booked on the back of Devoto and Shelley having seen the Sex Pistols at the student union in Wycombe, where I believe they were supporting Screaming Lord Sutch!
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Cheers @MorrisItal2! Good to hear!
Like a bit of Carrie myself as does Her Indoors and we’ve seen the Shires a few times. What does Mrs Ital think of Ward Thomas and Kezia Gill, other UK ‘Country’ artists? For what it’s worth I think Ward Thomas sing lovely harmonies and Kezia is superb.
Yes she is a big fan of new country , she grew up abroad and both her parents loved country music.
I have quite different tastes in music but I appreciate good musicianship .
@Malone you might want to pick someone else to continue the thread, @Right_in_the_Middle has only made two posts this year (including one very insightful one about the BBC)
@Right_in_the_Middle if you do see this thread please let us know your three song picks!
Struggling to see any regulars who haven't yet fielded the call.
@peterparrotface i hope is regular enough to pick this up.
I’m not sure I’m a regular but I’d be willing to share mine if anyone nominates me - and I will limit to one ‘extreme music’ choice 😀
I'd be interested to see your choices @Manboobs - the more extreme musical picks the better. Are we talking Anaal Nathrakh-style grind or out-there Japanese industrial jazz?
Disappointed to find that Japanese industrial jazz isn't real
On the contrary, it's playing in my head right now.
I’m looking forward to @peterparrotface taking us on a musical journey around Hoxton, Spitalfields and Peckham Rye
I’ve just played some Japanese Black Metal. Gallhammer, all female trio who ended as a bass and drum duo with a sludge metal sound. All rather lovely.
How about a bit of Babymetal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKqgE4BwAY
Shonen Knife are touring the UK at the moment I believe. Saw them live in about '92 and love that they're still going.
One of Kurt Cobain's favourite bands.
I'm going to hijack/rescue the thread, depending on how you look at it. I'm sure Peterparrotface will get his chance soon enough.
A bonus point for the first person to spot the connection and I nominate @ChasHarps
1. Poor Cow by Sham69
Loved this punk bank, often dismissed as Terrace chanters, but wrote some fantastic songs.
And this rarely played ballad.
https://youtu.be/2yMJQmYMITA
2, Blue by The Fine Young Cannibals.
The lyrics are about the Cruelty of Thatchers Nasty Party on certain communities and still prevalent now.
https://youtu.be/w7e63qRuJ_w
3, Altogether Now by The Farm
Uplifting tune, that no matter how many times I hear it on the radio or TV it gives me a tingle of wellbeing.
https://youtu.be/iRgtzZ-mOQo
I nominate @FlyingPostman
I’ve added Viola Sonata No 1 to the Spotify playlist but the first two don’t seem to be available.
Given we’ve had a couple of non-responses, how would everyone feel about opening up the thread and anyone who hasn’t posted their top three yet can do so? Or would you rather keep it as is with nominations?
Sorry, I didn't think to check they were on Spotify. Shall I post two more tracks, or is that against the rules? I like the nomination idea but I restarted the thread as it had been dormant for a couple of days. We probably don't need hard and fast rules as long as people are respectful so everyone gets a go. Did you spot what links the tracks I posted?
Two that are on Spotify - @Chris
Pastorale - YouTube
Been So Many Places - YouTube
You’re most definitely allowed to pick ones that aren’t on Spotify - there is a playlist of the ones that are here: https://spotify.link/lkdflEpoiyb
I'll attempt to add some noise to the current collection. Great songs for different reasons IMHO.
Always: Your Way by My Vitriol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7lxLRBj0-A (more obscure perhaps but a 'banger')
Steady As She Goes by The Raconteurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yPzgEfCHXA (someone mentioned Jack White recently)
Flytipping by Suede https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cndvth8cfRM (turn it up loud and be patient, its a 'grower')
That was me who mentioned Jack White - and that's probably his best song live. Genuinely incredible audience participation the first time I saw it.
Sorry @Malone not good at making decisions but I'll pluck 3 for you:
Alice Clark - Never did I ever stop loving you - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCmDN-uMDGw
Billy Bragg - To have and have not - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNcygbTNJyE
Gil Scott-Heron - Think I'll call it morning - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6Adw_02m0k
Has @our_frank done this yet?
Nice choices!
Got to love a bit of the Barking Bard. Loved that first album. Sharp simplicity at a time when a lot of music could be big and overly layered.
Having said that Pagan Place by the Waterboys is another great album!
Currently reading Peter Hook's Joy Division book and a Sex Pistols gig in HW (which apparently inspired the formation of the Buzzcocks) gets a mention. Was anyone there? Circa 1976.
@ReturnToSenda unless it's a spoiler...how did a HW gig inspire the Buzzcocks formation? I always thought the Free Trade Hall Sex Pistols gig was the one that got everyone in Manchester fired up.
Hang on, I might have misinterpreted. I think the Buzzcocks were already a thing slightly before then.
"Inspired by the Velvet Underground, friends Howard Devoto and Pete Shelley had formed a band, taking their name from a headline in Time Out that read: 'Feeling a Buzz, Cocks?' Having made a pilgrimage to see the Sex Pistols in High Wycombe, they resolved to stage the Pistols in Manchester - with themselves supporting."
That Manchester Pistols gig inspired Joy Division, for sure.
I love this thread but haven't been nominated so if anyone is interested here are my selections...
AC/DC – For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) – July 1982
I got into my favourite band AC/DC in my early teens and they were one of the first bands I saw live (January 1986 at Wembley Arena). Their shows normally finish with this song – goosebumps every time I listen to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsaTFcXVCNU
Depeche Mode – Everything Counts – July 1983
I was also in my early teens when this track was released. Such a perfect song and the lyrics “the grabbing hands grab all they can” are just as relevant today as they were then - listening now takes me right back to the early 80s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t-gK-9EIq4
Colourbox – The Official Colourbox World Cup Theme – April 1986
Teenage memories of watching the Blues emerge from the tunnel at Loakes Park. I love everything about this track - it’s just so uplifting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SLOWo3hCGk
@ReturnToSenda Yep, the excellent Wycombe gigs Twitter site has an article on this gig. Basically, the legendary Manchester Free Trade Hall gig (as featured in 24hour Party People) was booked on the back of Devoto and Shelley having seen the Sex Pistols at the student union in Wycombe, where I believe they were supporting Screaming Lord Sutch!