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« Reply #20 on: April 19, 2013, 03:30:12 PM » |
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These 15 make up some of my top10 off the top of my head (without going to sleeve listings etc.) For those I have overlooked I could claim to have Amnesia, but then again I have most of the rest of his albums too!
1. How Will I Ever Be Simple Again
2. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
3. Dimming of the Day
4. The Old Changing Way
5. Waltzing's for Dreamers
6. Withered and Died
7. The Poor Ditching Boy
8. I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
9. Beeswing
10. Down Where the Drunkards Roll
11. Gethsemane
12. The New St. George
13. Night Comes In
14. I Misunderstood
15. Al Bowly's In Heaven
and best non-RT song Oops I Did It Again - shows what can be done in the hands of a master
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« Reply #21 on: April 19, 2013, 04:44:33 PM » |
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It has occured to me that if I was basing the list solely on live recordings and performances rather than purely songwriting my choices would be entirely different.
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« Reply #22 on: April 19, 2013, 04:54:41 PM » |
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It has occured to me that if I was basing the list solely on live recordings and performances rather than purely songwriting my choices would be entirely different.
Wouldn't be a music forum if people didn't say I can give you 10, but 15 is better! Or distinctions between live or studio recordings. Or only albums that begin with the letter S.......  I have been guilty of this myself just so no one thinks I am being critical  |
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« Reply #23 on: April 19, 2013, 05:04:34 PM » |
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It has occured to me that if I was basing the list solely on live recordings and performances rather than purely songwriting my choices would be entirely different.
Wouldn't be a music forum if people didn't say I can give you 10, but 15 is better! Or distinctions between live or studio recordings. Or only albums that begin with the letter S....... It begs the question of what criteria you use to judge a song doesn't it? After all, a song is not a static thing. It changes and evolves in performance. Take Dylan's Most Likely You Go Your Way. For me the studio version is one of his lesser works but played live with The Band it catches fire. With regard to RT, my initial reaction to the Electric album was that it was good but a little pedestrian by his standards. In concert the songs really came alive and were taught and exciting. I listened to the album again this morning and I still think it is a bit ordinary by comparison. |
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« Reply #24 on: April 19, 2013, 05:14:46 PM » |
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It is an excellent point you make Al and it is indeed true. I lost count of how many times I have heard a singer or band mention the fact that live is where the songs really take shape, and bring out the true essence of the song. In the case of Richard I think as a guitarist this really holds true. Much as I like the studio version of Can't Win, the extended solos live really bring it into a whole new territory, and that is but one. Cavalry Cross, Night Comes In, Shoot Out The Lights and on and on prove that.
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« Reply #25 on: April 19, 2013, 05:16:52 PM » |
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Take Dylan's Most Likely You Go Your Way. For me the studio version is one of his lesser works
Heresy! (I love the original version best.) Jules |
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« Reply #26 on: April 19, 2013, 05:18:13 PM » |
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It is an excellent point you make Al and it is indeed true. I lost count of how many times I have heard a singer or band mention the fact that live is where the songs really take shape, and bring out the true essence of the song. In the case of Richard I think as a guitarist this really holds true. Much as I like the studio version of Can't Win, the extended solos live really bring it into a whole new territory, and that is but one. Cavalry Cross, Night Comes In, Shoot Out The Lights and on and on prove that.
It's always been true of Mr N Young as well. Some folks never equal their records, others easily surpass them every time they plug-in in front of a crowd. Jules |
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« Reply #27 on: April 19, 2013, 06:23:03 PM » |
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Went throught this exercise with a pal (top 20) and encountered many difficulties with that. We agreed to omit works with FC and the French Kaiser etc albums (otherwise Killing Jar, Black Dog..complicate things). From my list in chronological order:
Calvary Cross
Dimming of the Day
Did She Jump
Tear Stained Letter
I Still Dream
Vincent
Mystery Wind
Gethsemane
Guns are the Tongues
If Love Whispers Your Name
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« Reply #28 on: April 19, 2013, 06:23:48 PM » |
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For me, it's the first 10 tracks on Henry the Human Fly! I'm being serious......I am!  |
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« Reply #29 on: April 19, 2013, 10:55:25 PM » |
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I'm sure RT is secretly compiling the results of this poll for an upcoming release: "By Popular Request."
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« Reply #30 on: April 19, 2013, 11:02:12 PM » |
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I'm going to attempt this a song at a time- "Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands"
I love the humour and the imagery of going to parties in the song.
"Just don't rest your cheeks against my man."
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« Reply #31 on: April 19, 2013, 11:38:27 PM » |
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I think I'll go for the one at a time approach: Meet on the Ledge. By the way, I note with concern for our collective mental well-being that so many people include there's nothing at the End of the Rainbow in their top tens |
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« Reply #32 on: April 19, 2013, 11:45:17 PM » |
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Ok, for the next hour only I will go with...
1. Genesis Hall
2. Angels have taken my racecourse away
3. Calvary Cross
4. Al Bowleys in Heaven
5. Outside of the Inside
6. Shoot out the lights
7. First Light
8. Pavane
9. Pharaoh
10. God loves a drunk
Special bonus comedy song - My Daddy is a Mummy
Special bonus cover version - Surfing USA
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« Reply #33 on: April 19, 2013, 11:51:10 PM » |
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Aargh - forgot Sloth....
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« Reply #34 on: April 20, 2013, 12:10:49 AM » |
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Don't worry Sir Martin - it was meant to be the top ten POST Fairport songs.So it's not eligible for inclusion anyway.
So some of you folks are going to have to recompile, you cheaters.
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« Reply #35 on: April 20, 2013, 03:20:18 AM » |
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1. Beeswing
2. Gethsemane
3. I Misunderstood
4. Sunset Song
5. Calvary Cross
6. End of the Rainbow
7. Can't Win
8. Vincent
9. Shoot out the Lights
10 Cold Kisses
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« Reply #36 on: April 20, 2013, 05:59:18 PM » |
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Can't do ten - I'll be arguing with myself all night. But at number one: Drowned Dog Black Night. I know its FFKT, but it is an RT song, and it never fails to cheer me up.  |
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« Reply #37 on: April 20, 2013, 06:51:13 PM » |
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I think I'll go for the one at a time approach: Meet on the Ledge. By the way, I note with concern for our collective mental well-being that so many people include there's nothing at the End of the Rainbow in their top tens It's that song that really introduced me to RT's music really - I was aware of Fairport - I owned a copy of Liege & Lief, but I heard Elvis Costello do a live version of End of the rainbow in about 1984 and started to look more deeply into his music. The rest, as they say, is history. |
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« Reply #38 on: April 21, 2013, 03:09:29 AM » |
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I will have to give this some consideration. I am not familiar with much of RTs work, but one song (not so far listed I believe) gave me the chills first time I heard it live. It was "Hope you like the new Me". I don't normally enjoy these list posts, but (despite my limited knowledge of RTs music) this one appeals. I shall return! |
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« Reply #39 on: April 21, 2013, 09:39:50 AM » |
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1. Sloth 2. Meet On The Ledge 3. Dimming of The Day 4. Genesis Hall 5. Hand of Kindness 6.Tear Stained Letter 7. Wall of Death 8 A Heart needs a Home 9. When the Spell is Broken 10. Poor Ditching Boy The list looks "old" to me but songs and music makes much more impact on you, when you´re young. Doesn´t it? Or, maybe it´s just me..... |
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