houtiger Posted November 4, 2021 Posted November 4, 2021 I'm not as into music as most who post in this topic, but I listen at night, cruise around youtube and listen to all kinds of stuff, rock, country, pop, pop opera, broadway, but not much into heavy metal or grunge. I came across this tonight, and I've heard it on the radio for year, but I really liked this stripped down version. Pretty good lyrics. 1 Quote
houtiger Posted December 24, 2021 Author Posted December 24, 2021 I'm not a huge classic rock fan. Songs that I like, I can listen to them 10 times in a row and enjoy it just as much, marvel at the singers voice each time. Generally classic rock does not do that for me. But, I was cruising around youtube and hit this old Stones song, and I really liked it. The black lady who sings, the comments say she is Lisa Fischer, she really adds a lot to the song in her spots, she hits some amazing notes. I read Keith Richards wrote the song in 1969, in 20 minutes. They talk about war, murder, clearly this is around the height of the Vietnam war and race riots in major US cities. This looks like a good performance. 1 Quote
houtiger Posted February 20, 2022 Author Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) Jim Croce night. This guy spent years singing in bars across the US, writing his songs. When he got discovered, he had number one hit after number one hit and became a major star overnight. He was red hot for two or three years, then he died in a plane crash in '73. His lyrics were phenomenal. I used to complain to my kids about how rap music lyrics were horrible. I was spoiled by Jim Croce. You've probably heard parts of songs, but listen to the lyrics, very meaningful. time in a bottle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6rLH-X5fR8 I got a name https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_BEFyNNIvM photographs and memories, maybe the prettiest 2 minute song in history, poignant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48o5rCFFxh8 operator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyUdTH2-G1I lovers cross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=didAIcrjsl4 I'll have to say I love you in a song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB6FQBp-YwU don't mess around with jim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jx-B5wbKOQ age https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5sO0HbB5WY the hard way every time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47g1jS7G8OQ a long time ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NswBape2Nn8 workin' at the car wash blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K55t6dXxuWI box #10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a42epH64PyM salon and saloon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU_ZOigB1i0 hey tomorrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNu7bw1i3cI one less set of footsteps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPiNRXLxaKU tomorrow's gonna be a brighter day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlH3HdZO6Fc Edited February 20, 2022 by houtiger 3 Quote
LSUDad Posted February 20, 2022 Posted February 20, 2022 His son AJ Croce, much like his Dad. Jim died after doing a concert up in NW State University, a good friend of mine went to that concert. He woke up the next morning, with his roommate telling him, Croce had died. My friend rode out to the crash site, saw the wreckage. Jim only had one #1 hit during his lifetime, Bad, Bad Leroy Brown. Everything else was after his death. Jim’s first album was with his wife, I use to have that album. 1 Quote
Nutriaitch Posted February 25, 2022 Posted February 25, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 8:42 AM, LSUDad said: Jim died after doing a concert up in NW State University, a good friend of mine went to that concert. fun fact about that show. the original show there was cancelled (don't remember the reason), but Jim swore he'd reschedule and make it happen. In the time between cancellation and this show, he broke through and was now a much bigger name. Jim kept his word, and performed that show at the original agreed upon price even though he could easily have either cancelled or demanded more. 1 1 Quote
LSUDad Posted February 25, 2022 Posted February 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Nutriaitch said: fun fact about that show. the original show there was cancelled (don't remember the reason), but Jim swore he'd reschedule and make it happen. In the time between cancellation and this show, he broke through and was now a much bigger name. Jim kept his word, and performed that show at the original agreed upon price even though he could easily have either cancelled or demanded more. Somewhat the same thing happened at LSU with Lee Greenwood. Quote
LSUDad Posted August 23, 2022 Posted August 23, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 8:42 AM, LSUDad said: His son AJ Croce, much like his Dad. Jim died after doing a concert up in NW State University, a good friend of mine went to that concert. He woke up the next morning, with his roommate telling him, Croce had died. My friend rode out to the crash site, saw the wreckage. Jim only had one #1 hit during his lifetime, Bad, Bad Leroy Brown. Everything else was after his death. Jim’s first album was with his wife, I use to have that album. AJ will be playing in Woodstock, Ga Saturday night, looks like I’m heading there soon from BTR. Quote
LSUDad Posted August 28, 2022 Posted August 28, 2022 Made AJ’s concert tonight, he did a great job of mixing songs. My sister got me a seat at one of the tables down front. Quote
houtiger Posted February 12, 2023 Author Posted February 12, 2023 Kristofferson was a great song writer, but not a great singer. People liked his singing because he was so sincere. It was like he had lived those lyrics. I liked the song a little back in the day, but I came across this duet with Johnny Cash, who could sing. It's the best version I have heard. 1 Quote
Big T Posted April 4, 2023 Posted April 4, 2023 On 11/3/2021 at 9:36 PM, houtiger said: I came across this tonight, Looks like it got taken down and now I don't know what you came across? Quote
Big T Posted April 4, 2023 Posted April 4, 2023 On 2/20/2022 at 9:42 AM, LSUDad said: His son AJ Croce, much like his Dad. One of the greatest guitar songs ever played. I have a Gibson almost exactly like the one he is playing there. It was my grandfathers so I'd have to say its ~1967 model. The one I have is in much worse shape than AJ's because it spent its whole life in pool halls and bar rooms but man does it ever sound amazing. I had a guy offer to trade me for a brand new Martin a few years ago and I told him no way in hell. 2 Quote
Fishhead Posted April 4, 2023 Posted April 4, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 10:40 AM, houtiger said: Kristofferson was a great song writer, but not a great singer. People liked his singing because he was so sincere. It was like he had lived those lyrics. I liked the song a little back in the day, but I came across this duet with Johnny Cash, who could sing. It's the best version I have heard. So I've found my opinion to be unpopular, but I much prefer Kris' version of "Bobby Magee" over Janis Joplin's. 1 Quote
COTiger Posted April 4, 2023 Posted April 4, 2023 17 hours ago, Fishhead said: So I've found my opinion to be unpopular, but I much prefer Kris' version of "Bobby Magee" over Janis Joplin's. I saw Janis perform at some of the clubs in SW Louisiana in the mid 60s. I don't think I ever saw her perform sober. 3 1 Quote
houtiger Posted April 29, 2023 Author Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) I like the "got talent" shows, and here are a few underdogs who did well. Kevin Skinner won his season, put out an album, then fell on hard times and has not been heard from in a decade. Tate Stevens won his season, cut an album, made some money, seems comfortable now. Laudua won his season. Last I heard, Landau is making a living as a singer so he did well. Edited April 29, 2023 by houtiger Quote
houtiger Posted May 10, 2023 Author Posted May 10, 2023 Rolling Stones, "Sympathy for the Devil". I always liked the tune, didn't pay attention to the lyrics until I saw the video below. It's from the point of view of the devil, lyrics are clever. 1 Quote
houtiger Posted July 21, 2023 Author Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) Linda Ronstadt She was the dominant female performer in the 1970’s, and she enjoyed a 50 year career. She is the most versatile performer that I know of, and everything she attempted, she was outstanding. Enjoy, and don’t miss the last one, a Grammy winner. She earned 11 Grammy’s, 2 academy of country music awards, an American Latin Music Association award, and nominations for a Tony and Golden Globe. She earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, she’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and she is a Kennedy Center Honoree. Rocker, 1975 Heat Wave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6nEK7RgDsI Rocker 1976 You’re no good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bj_32QeAaU Rocker 1977 When will I be loved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYGK3GvgaII Rocker 1978 Blue Bayou, Grammy nominated for record of the year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp9G0zkorio Ballad 1970 Long Long Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t4xxELWLik The ballad 1977 Desperado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeQyoTIQOOM Country Influence – 1977 The Trio, The Sweetest Gift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWEQDyrbphE Ronstadt conquers Broadway, Pirates of Penzance, Tony Nominee. Linda said many in New York doubted her ability to sing light opera. She said she knew she could sing the notes, they were just not needed in her usual genre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68X7kA8jPJc Ronstadt sings traditional US hits from the 1940’s. She asked female singers from that time to coach her and said the techniques were some of the most challenging to learn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkJPHoC_-ko Mexican Songs, 1987, Linda wanted to return to her roots, she began singing with her family in Arizona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-k4eEStQa0 Duet, Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt, 1990 I don’t know much, won Grammy for best pop duet or group. Edited July 21, 2023 by houtiger 1 Quote
houtiger Posted October 13, 2023 Author Posted October 13, 2023 An interesting trip down memory lane. Well done, don't miss the second song, starts around 2:45. 1 Quote
LSUDad Posted October 13, 2023 Posted October 13, 2023 On 7/20/2023 at 8:27 PM, houtiger said: Linda Ronstadt She was the dominant female performer in the 1970’s, and she enjoyed a 50 year career. She is the most versatile performer that I know of, and everything she attempted, she was outstanding. Enjoy, and don’t miss the last one, a Grammy winner. She earned 11 Grammy’s, 2 academy of country music awards, an American Latin Music Association award, and nominations for a Tony and Golden Globe. She earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, she’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and she is a Kennedy Center Honoree. Rocker, 1975 Heat Wave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6nEK7RgDsI Rocker 1976 You’re no good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bj_32QeAaU Rocker 1977 When will I be loved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYGK3GvgaII Rocker 1978 Blue Bayou, Grammy nominated for record of the year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp9G0zkorio Ballad 1970 Long Long Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t4xxELWLik The ballad 1977 Desperado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeQyoTIQOOM Country Influence – 1977 The Trio, The Sweetest Gift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWEQDyrbphE Ronstadt conquers Broadway, Pirates of Penzance, Tony Nominee. Linda said many in New York doubted her ability to sing light opera. She said she knew she could sing the notes, they were just not needed in her usual genre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68X7kA8jPJc Ronstadt sings traditional US hits from the 1940’s. She asked female singers from that time to coach her and said the techniques were some of the most challenging to learn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkJPHoC_-ko Mexican Songs, 1987, Linda wanted to return to her roots, she began singing with her family in Arizona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-k4eEStQa0 Duet, Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt, 1990 I don’t know much, won Grammy for best pop duet or group. FYI: Aaron Neville is Catholic, with a devotion to St. Jude, to whom he has credited his success and survival. He wears a St. Jude Medal as a left earring. 1 Quote
houtiger Posted February 2, 2024 Author Posted February 2, 2024 I don't know who wrote the song, but I think Patty Griffin has the best version. Quote
houtiger Posted July 31, 2024 Author Posted July 31, 2024 I just happened across this one. Tom Jones is 84, this was posted a year ago, could have happened a year before that. Not his best vocal, but you can see he is feeling the song, and he makes you feel it too. The crowd is silent and by the end, the judges are moved as Tom explains why he likes the song. 1 Quote
houtiger Posted February 22 Author Posted February 22 This shy 18 year old won The Voice in 2023, and I just heard this. Her range and control are exceptional. In the Wicked Games song, her low register is much better than I expected from a young woman with such clear high notes also. Gena Miles. The second song is her performance in the finals. It appears to me she has grown on the show and is much more confident, and she nails it. Quote
Nutriaitch Posted February 24 Posted February 24 On 2/22/2025 at 9:17 AM, houtiger said: This shy 18 year old won The Voice in 2023, and I just heard this. Her range and control are exceptional. In the Wicked Games song, her low register is much better than I expected from a young woman with such clear high notes also. Gena Miles. She is good, no doubt. my favorite cover of that song was done by Stone Sour with Corey Taylor singing (lead singer of Slipknot) On 2/22/2025 at 9:17 AM, houtiger said: The second song is her performance in the finals. It appears to me she has grown on the show and is much more confident, and she nails it. trivia for you. Sinead O'Connor recorded it and made it popular, but Prince is the songwriter and original artist. and the best cover I've ever heard of it was done by Chris Cornell 1 Quote
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