Rare bootlegs? Deep cuts? Alternative versions of classic tunes? These are what excite me as a lover of all types of music. Music touches the heart, the mind and stirs the soul, and it has been and always will be a passion for me because music continues to evolve. And, as technology allows "lost" or "forgotten" outtakes, re-recordings and other live and demo recordings to be made available for fans to enjoy, music will remain a living, breathing art form.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Reminder - Popularity Does Not Indicate Quality
Music Wed - ok, my picks r idiosyncratic and at times contrary to popular styles and more commercially successful songs. So, I am exacting my revenge by reminding everyone of the weaknesses of deferring to popularity as an indication of merit. Top 3 songs played on the radio of all time -- 1) Righteous Bros.' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" (solid song, but #1 of all time? R u frickin kidding me?); 2) The Association's "Never My Love" (say what?); and 3) The Beatles' "Yesterday" (please note that The Association and The Beatles have the same number of songs in the Top 20 with 2 each, and Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Elvis, and Bruce have a combined 0 songs in the Top 50, while Simon and Garfunkle have 3 in the top 20 - is there no end to this madness?). Well, there u have it. This the dreck and pablum fed to us unwashed masses. Lap it up while I rock on with Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Allman Bros., Todd Rundgren, Bruce, Hall & Oates, Joe Jackson and so many others who have no songs in the Top 100. Ugh - it is truly more than I can bear. If u need a mental and aural sorbet to cleanse ur pallet after this serving of pop crap, take a listen to Eric Clapton's live version of "Voodoo Chile" - this is tonic for the soul. Enjoy!
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