They did it better, back then

[starlooker]

It's all about things that matter, from the heart. :thumbsup:

None of this gangsta, booty shaking, attitude & angst laden, synthesised nonsense that passes for music these days.

He ain't heavy, he's my brother (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7HPqi5uVeo)

Awesome hair and clothes. :D

[TrevorW]

yeah I know

how about this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sS0j7rurBA&feature=related

[jjjnettie]

:sad: It's a beautiful song. Tears me apart though. I was carer for my bro during his last few months. :sadeyes:

[jjjnettie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3GbF9Bx6E
Michelle was a stunner, but Mama Cass, what a voice.

[xstream]

And Australia's greatest band ever!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GJkjRo5jkg

[sjastro]

Thank goodness that artists such as Janis Joplin lived in an era where raw musical talent was much more important than the visual aspect which dominates todays' music.

Imagine Janis trying to break into the music world today.
We would never have known her talents.

Steven

[Waxing_Gibbous]

One of my faves:
www.youtube.com/watch/v=HTQubWecuv8&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch/v=HTQubWecuv8&feature=related)

:cool::2thumbs:

[jjjnettie]

Janis is great.

[starlooker]

Jeanette, your brother could not have asked for a better sister. *hugs*

EDIT: Peter, your link is leads to a non-existent page.

[jjjnettie]

Thanks. Feeling very sentimental atm.

[FredSnerd]

You know all those posts were great but dont you reckon every once in a while you just had to have something like this (esp when the hormones were kicking in)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOKDVXu-wYo.

[jjjnettie]

LOLOL
I'm with you on this one Claude.

how about this one then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLJ_QVfT_wM&feature=related
David is sooo young there.
swoon

[FredSnerd]

Your kidding me. I still listen to the medal album. Its my fav Pink Floyd.

[jjjnettie]

The Floyd are my favourite band, followed by Zeppelin.

[FredSnerd]

A few yeards ago this band (I think they were a NZ Band) went on tour in Aust, it was called the Pink Floyd show or something like that. They had all the gear and did the best bits from all the albums and it was just great. Mind you it would have been better if I had them to myself in my softly lit living room just enjoying the atmosphere but you cant have everything right.

[starlooker]

Unchained Melody (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYo1Fl988d0)

Totally righteous, dudes. ;)

[jjjnettie]

You know what's even better?
Seeing Pink Floyd live.
Awesome.
Mind blowing:eyepop::D

[jjjnettie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQTFRq1hjtM
Syd Barrett, what a shame eh.

[FredSnerd]

Bu&%$#@T, When, where, tell!!!

[jjjnettie]

1988, Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
Standing room only tickets, $15 at the door.
But we were sitting on carpeted steps, very comfy indeed. And quite close to the stage too.

[jjjnettie]

Sorry about the hi jack but I'm on a roll here.
Last one I promise.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K499HpGF46E&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Bowie and Gilmour, Arnold Layne.

[FredSnerd]

Well I'm envious. You know they did a doco on Syd Barrett. That was weird hey. He died not too long ago I believe

[jjjnettie]

I've the doco in my video shelf.
I'm a fan, big time.

[FredSnerd]

Yeah I must admit my earliest Floyd is from Meddle

[starlooker]

Open Arms - by Journey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTMzPpwc36M&feature=related)

Jeans are a bit tight, but dayam, great song.

[Waxing_Gibbous]

EDIT: Peter, your link is leads to a non-existent page.[/QUOTE]

Sorry. Should be Joni Mitchell - "Big Yellow Taxi" Live (at Monterey I think)

I kinda lucked-out growing-up in the '70's & 80's. I've seen all my faves:
Stones (x2)
Led Zepplin
Queen (x2)
CCR
CSNY
Pink Floyd
Dire Straits
Bob Dylan
Bowie
Grateful Dead
Eagles
Chicago
Beach Boys
Iggy
Blondie
Talking Heads
Elton John
BJ
Stevie Ray Vaughn
U2
Leon Redbone
The great, great, never another, Warren Zevon
&
Apparently "The Beatles" but I was only 4 or 5 and I don't remember a thing.

I don't hate all modern music. Just that **** they play on the radio & TV.:)

[TrevorW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pziFUtBmLV8

another great Aus rocker

[jjjnettie]

Floyd
Sting
Bowie (twice)
Beach Boys (my first big concert)
Black Sabbath (Heaven and Hell Tour)
Thin Lizzie
Joan Armatrading
Stevie Ray Vaughn
plus more

and an endless list of Oz bands

Men at Work (before they became famous)
Midnight Oil (promoting their first album)
Jo Jo Zepp and the Falcons
The Angels (countless times)
Mental as Anything
Rose Tatoo
The Radiators
The Divinyls ( Chrissy, what a naughty girl she is, love her LOL)

[kinetic]

Thebarton Oval Adelaide JJJ, 1988 :thumbsup:
We got 3 tickets sent through the post and only paid for 2...so we
asked our kid cousin along...he loved it...as did we :)
The laser show was all the more spectacular because of some
strange, funky smoke hanging over the ENTIRE crowd :)

Steve

[jjjnettie]

Strange funky smoke indeed.
It seemed to be everywhere. LOL

The Big Pig, and the Bed, and the lasers and just everything. WOW.

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol: she naughty girl all right ;) thats why i love her too :D

[ngcles]

Hi JJJ & All,



Amen -- what a voice! One of the most memorable of the 1960s and early '70s -- but in California Dreaming, she really only sang backing.

Try these for a sample of her out-front versatility:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaFgBIuXbBs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWZfKcYlefE&feature=related

Michelle is the only one still kicking of the four.


Best,

Les D

[Octane]

My Internet is capped at the moment, so can't click the links, but, I'm assuming we're talking about musicians.

As such, I'm going to see Dream Theater (again) on Saturday. And, one of my other favourite bands, Pain of Salvation, is opening for them. I can't believe they're finally coming to Australia, and I'm so looking forward to it.

Anyone who likes male vocals, must, and, I mean, must check Daniel Gildenlöw out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1QO1daK688

0:52-1:28 -- my goodness!

How's that for a voice? In all the musical journeys I've taken, in my estimation, no-one comes close to Daniel's voice. One moment, it's sweet and mournful, the next, is a full on power/metal growl. And, everything in between. Such a beautiful natural head voice, too. Four octave range. Unreal.

He's also a brilliant guitarist, and, their music is just so varied. Two of their albums, Remedy Lane, and, The Perfect Element (Part 1), are rated #1 and #2 at progarchives.com -- high praise. Both brilliant concept albums.

Furthermore, watch their rendition of Leonard Cohen's famous piece from a recent concert, here (view right to the end to hear his vocal gamut):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0puyJsSHjs4

Daniel's performed backing vocals and guitaring for Transatlantic, when they toured Europe, and, has also worked on projects with high profile musicians such as Arjen Lucasson (Ayreon, Star One, Ambeon, etc.)

Anyone in Sydney who'd like to see them, get your tickets for Dream Theater, for just $60. They'll be playing at Hordern Pavillion this Saturday evening.

Technically impossible music created by virtuoso musicians. Can't beat it.

Enjoy.

Regards,
Humayun

[jjjnettie]

Thanks Les.
I used to have a video, a biography, of the Mamas and Papas. Made by them.
The time Cass turned up with a pint bottle of acid. My lord. They spent that Summer writing their first album.
Or when Cass accidently got hit in the head with a metal pipe, and all of a sudden she can hit the high notes and they give her more songs to sing.
I'm amazed any of them are still with us.

[FredSnerd]

Michelle Phillips tells this story where they were down to their last $20 touring in South America with no way of getting back to the US so they decided their best chance was to bet the money at the casino and chose Cass to roll the dice. None of them had ever been in a casino before. Cass threw 18 straight winning dice and won them more then enough $$$ to get them all back home safely.

[taminga16]

Jeanette,
I envy you for your concert list, here are a few of mine.

Van Morrison.
Jimmy Buffet.
Bob Dylan.
Bruce Springsteen.
John Mellancamp.
Tom Waits. (on two occassions)

Aussie acts including,
AC DC. (in Northern Melbourne Pubs)
Cold Chisel. (Early 70's, at Largs Hotel. Port Adelaide, Jimmy Barnes had
really long hair and they were doing Led Zepplin covers.
Midnight Oil.
Goanna.
The Aztecs. (At the Melbourne Town Hall)
Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons. ( at The Sentimental Bloke Hotel, The night that they recorded a limited edition 12" EP which was included in The Screaming Targets album package.
Men at Work. (very early, Were they wearing there white overalls on stage when you saw them?):)
Kush. (Jeff Duff. scary)
Madder Lake.
Blackfeather.
Spectrum.
Dingos.
Carson.
Sid Rumpo.
Mark Gillespie.

I will stop now. Bloody Poker Machines killed off so many music venues. We still get out a couple of times a month, Sunday afternoons at Young and Jacksons Hotel (Melbourne) play some great acts, Geoff Achison this week.

[starlooker]

Did I hear someone mention the Beach Boys?

I Get Around (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN7Xs9WVNBU)

[jjjnettie]

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=138582792709&ref=nf
You'd be interested in this group then.
"TAKE THE POKIES OUT OF PUBS AND BRING BACK LIVE BANDS"

You can't go passed a good cover.
Ain't the lead singer a hunk?? Anyone recognise him?:question:
Hint....he's a member of this forum.;) :D
http://www.stonedogs.netau.net/av/longline.wmv

[taminga16]

I saw The Beach Boys at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, off there heads on what ever was in their rider. The show was rescued by another great Australian band "Stars" (vale Andy Durant).

Greg.

Reminded me of something else, I saw the Australian production of The Who's "Tommy", Daryl Braithwaite, Colleen Hewitt etc etc and Keith Moon as the wicked uncle. I also remember seeing "The Valentines" and the lead singer was?

[fringe_dweller]

for janis joplin fans you might like Beth Hart :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJqksqlSwyo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo-CubhFzZ0

and continuing in the they do make still make them like that

Imelda May is pretty easy on the eye for my money

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf34PBw8Zx4

it was the introduction of widespread RBT's and tough DUI laws in 80's that killed the scene, not pokies, they just filled the empty bars with them

my theory is thats why the dance music scene/ecstacy ect. took off soon after, the kids could have a good time and still drive home without severe penalties.

yep when the Italian american mafia ran the music biz in 60s, they were the best days, then the corporations took over, they wouldnt employ risky people like joplin et al these days, too safe, we wouldnt have hendrix without mafia ect. anyway those people paid a VERY high price to be that creative and original like syd ect. , who would want to do that?

[fringe_dweller]

taminga, tom waits twice? i dont think he's ever toured oz? and rarely plays outside of new york! lucky you, he has a live double CD/album just out, from recent glitter and doom tour, gotta get it!

yeah if I hear another autotuned vocal i'm gonna go crazy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBb4cjjj1gI

[jjjnettie]

Lolol

[FredSnerd]

Any Alice Cooper fans. I went to one of their concerts way way back in 79
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQwJaAhtCi8

[taminga16]

Tom Waits in Melbourne on two separate tours the venues were The Dallas Brookes Hall and The Palais.
At the time of one or both tours he featured on The Paul Hogan Show and on The Don Lane Show, he was smoking, Don Lane attempted to catch the ash as he gesticulated and Tom Waits dropped the line "Christ! your just like my mother" and to a heckler at Dallas Brookes his sharp reply was, "YOU SIR! have the IQ of a fence post".

Regards.
Greg.

[fringe_dweller]

ah thanks Greg, i remembered the famous don lane clip just after i wrote that, i wasnt sure if it was just a promotional visit, waay cool, he hasnt been back in some time tho, what is it 30 years nearly? sigh

[taminga16]

Thanks for reminding me, I was already feeling miserable because I couldn't remember the dates.:)

This was from the 1979 tour. He sang on The Paul Hogan Show, whilst smoking and drinking and I am sure that there would have been people waiting for the punch line.

Greg.

[stephenb]

Thanks Jeanette for He Ain't Heavy - A beautiful song, so appropriate for so many reasons, including myself.

This is one of my all time favorites. A one-hit wonder from a South African group called Osmosis. This clip is a montage created by a fan, because a video clip didn't exist at the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EmntlxTcPc&feature=related


Another favorite is LA Woman - The Doors. Unfortunately the 1985 Video clip which Ray Manzarek produced to accompany the song some 14 years after Jim Morrison's death, is hard to find.

Here is a link to the song and the lyrics, which will make it easy for people to understand that Jim is singing metaphorically about the sordid city of Los Angeles, not necessarily a female.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUdhA8JAV0A

If I can find Ray Manzarek's video clip, I'll post it.


Enjoy!

[fringe_dweller]

cheers for that Greg! its a bit small, but i can just make out adelaide festival theatre, second from last date...

so that was heartattack and vine tour, i mostly only like his material from that album onwards, how much good material has he done since then! mule variations, orphans - whew, like to hear/see that stuff live :prey:

[Astro78]

pmsl!

Sadly, likely true

[fringe_dweller]

getting back to janis joplin, and other party animal stars of her ilk from that era, how long would it be before she would disowned publicly by a record company these days, in this era 24/7 fish bowl of up your skirt toilet seat phone camera/ paparazzi shot tabloid internet - a la amy whinehouse/ britney spears, wouldnt have a snowflakes chance in hell thats how much

[taminga16]

The lead singer in The Valentines was a skinny little bloke called Bon Scott.
Greg.

[sjastro]

How many of today's artists would be recognized and honoured by the sciences. Take the great Frank Zappa as an example.:D

"Scientists from various fields have honored Zappa by naming new discoveries after him. In 1967, paleontologist Leo P. Plas, Jr. identified an extinct mollusc (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Mollusc) in Nevada and named it Amaurotoma zappa with the motivation that, "The specific name, zappa, honors Frank Zappa".[238] (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/#cite_note-237) In the 1980s, biologist Ed Murdy named a genus (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Genus) of gobiid (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Gobiidae) fishes of New Guinea Zappa, with a species (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Species) named Zappa confluentus.[239] (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/#cite_note-238) Biologist Ferdinando Boero named a Californian jellyfish (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Jellyfish) Phialella zappai (1987), noting that he had "pleasure in naming this species after the modern music composer".[240] (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/#cite_note-239) Belgian biologists Bosmans and Bosselaers discovered in the early 1980s a Cameroonese spider, which they in 1994 named Pachygnatha zappa (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Pachygnatha_zappa) because "the ventral side of the abdomen of the female of this species strikingly resembles the artist's legendary moustache".[241] (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/#cite_note-240) A gene of the bacterium Proteus mirabilis (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Proteus_mirabilis) that causes urinary tract infections was in 1995 named zapA by three biologists from Maryland. In their scientific article, they "especially thank the late Frank Zappa for inspiration and assistance with genetic nomenclature".[242] (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/#cite_note-241) In the late 1990s, American paleontologists Marc Salak and Halard L. Lescinsky discovered a metazoan (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Animal) fossil, and named it Spygori zappania to honor "the late Frank Zappa ... whose mission paralleled that of the earliest paleontologists: to challenge conventional and traditional beliefs when such beliefs lacked roots in logic and reason".[243] (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/#cite_note-242)

In 1994, lobbying efforts initiated by psychiatrist John Scialli led the International Astronomical Union (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/International_Astronomical_Union)'s Minor Planet Center (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Minor_Planet_Center) to name an asteroid (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Asteroid) in Zappa's honor: 3834 Zappafrank (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/3834_Zappafrank).[244] (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/#cite_note-243) The asteroid was discovered in 1980 by Czechoslovakian astronomer Ladislav Brozek (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/wiki/Ladislav_Brozek), and the citation for its naming says that "Zappa was an eclectic, self-trained artist and composer ... "

Steven

[jjjnettie]

Go Frank.
He even sang about diseases. Stink Foot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9FBQ1O5F8k

[sjastro]

Shame about the naming of his kids.

[jjjnettie]

Dweezle and Moon Unit.
And the problem is??

[sjastro]

Pretty conservative names I admit when compared to the fourth kid
Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen.

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol:

[DavidU]

A mate of mine stayed at the Zappa's house and got to have a play of Jimi Hendrix's Strat.

[jjjnettie]

That would have been a very profound experience.