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What Are You Listening To? - Tiggi - 16-06-2010

Had to investigate...

The Doves were an American band during the '90s. They have an album by the name of Affinity, which includes your track.

Might be difficult to get hold of, although marketplace traders on Amazon.com have new copies.

Hope this helps...

What Are You Listening To? - Jerome - 17-06-2010

Thx Tiggi

It's early morning here on the Emerald Isle and I am having a fag, a cup of tea and listening to William Orbit's 'Pieces in a Modern Style' - bliss. Excellent morning music.

What Are You Listening To? - Tiggi - 17-06-2010

Jerome Wrote:It's early morning here on the Emerald Isle and I am having a fag, a cup of tea and listening to William Orbit's 'Pieces in a Modern Style' - bliss. Excellent morning music.

I'd just like to point out to any of our American members who don't know, that some of the above terminology has a different meaning this side of the pond :biggrin:...

What Are You Listening To? - Music Head - 17-06-2010

Tiggi Wrote:I'd just like to point out to any of our American members who don't know, that some of the above terminology has a different meaning this side of the pond :biggrin:...

Why, what does cup of tea mean over there?

What Are You Listening To? - Jerome - 18-06-2010

By the way the Doves track I mentioned earlier was still bugging me so I decided to delve a little deeper. It turns out there are three bands that have some variation of the name 'the Doves'. One in the states, one based in London and one based in Manchester. No wonder it's confusing.

What Are You Listening To? - Jerome - 18-06-2010

Bought 2 DVD's yesterday. Rick Wakeman's Live DVD of 'The Six Wives of Henry the Eighth' - stunning. Also Kings of Leon live at the O2 in London. Mediocre, with the cameraman more concerned with catching the audience waving their mobile phones around instead of concentrating on the performance. I like their studio stuff but live they don't live up to expectation.

What Are You Listening To? - Music Head - 20-06-2010

from my libray (cd)

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I do not consider them a blues band. This is the fourth album from the New Jersey band fomed in 1987. That could be where they got the album title. This is their best selling album on the strength of the single Run Around, which is the best thing on here. Hook was the follow up single. The album reached #8 on the U.S. charts. Never was a big fan of this group, but I gotta give John Popper some props on that harmonica.

I DO NOT LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Best Track - Run Around

Once upon a midnight dearie
I woke with something in my head
I couldn't escape the memory
Of a phone call and of what you said
Like a game show contestant with a parting gift
I could not believe my eyes
When I saw through the voice of a trusted friend
Who needs to humor me and tell me lies
Yeah humor me and tell me lies
And I'll lie too and say I don't mind
And as we seek so shall we find
And when you're feeling open I'll still be here
But not without a certain degree of fear
Of what will be with you and me
I still can see things hopefully

But you
Why you wanna give me a run-around
Is it a sure-fire way to speed things up
When all it does is slow me down

And shake me and my confidence
About a great many things
But I've been there I can see it cower
Like a nervous magician waiting in the wings
Of a bad play where the heroes are right
And nobody thinks or expects too much
And Hollywood's calling for the movie rights
Singing hey babe let's keep in touch
Hey baby let's keep in touch
But I want more than a touch I want you to reach me
And show me all the things no one else can see
So what you feel becomes mine as well
And soon if we're lucky we'd be unable to tell
What's yours and mine the fishings fine
And it doesn't have to rhyme so don't you feed me a line

But you
Why you wanna give me a run-around
Is it a sure-fire way to speed things up
When all it does is slow me down

Tra la la la la bombardier this is the pilot speaking
And I've got some news for you
It seems my ship still stands no matter what you drop
And there ain't a whole lot that you can do
Oh sure the banner may be torn and the wind's gotten colder
Perhaps I've grown a little cynical
But I know no matter what the waitress brings
I shall drink in and always be full
Yea I will drink in and always be full

Oh I like coffee
And I like tea
I'd like to be able to enter a final plea
I still got this dream that you just can't shake
I love you to the point you can no longer take
Well all right okay
So be that way
I hope and pray
That there's something left to say

But you
Why you wanna give me a run-around
Is it a sure-fire way to speed things up
When all it does is slow me down

But you
Why you wanna give me a run-around
Is it a sure-fire way to speed things up
When all it does is slow me down

1) Run Around - ** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ousaiByU1ko
2) Stand - *
3) Look Around - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6jC_kGrd9s
4) Fallible - * - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbVsLURA1wU
5) The Mountains Win Again - ** - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4OTDztS_iA
6) Freedom - * - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apZnLDDUDHQ
7) Crash Burn - * - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO2OFEa6aHw
8) Price To Pay - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsoXPiEXaYI
9) Hook - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdz5kCaCRFM
10) The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - * - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGFFGCzrWss
11) Just Wait - **
12) Brother John - * - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5cCCEK_Bbw

3's - 0
2's - 6
1's - 6

Rating - 1.5

What Are You Listening To? - Music Head - 23-06-2010

from my library (vinyl)

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English band still kicking after 40 years, with various lineups. For this 3rd album, it consited of David Byron – vocals, Mick Box – guitar, Ken Hensley – keyboards, Mark Clarke – bass guitar and Lee Kerslake – drums. Their best album for me. I think Mick Box is the only original member left. Although the band was never a huge success, they made their impact. This was their highest charting album in the U.S. at #23. The Wizard and Easy Livin were singles with the latter hitting #39.

I LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - Rainbow Demon

Best Tack - The Wizard

He was the wizard of a thousand kings
and a chance to meet him one night wondering.
He told me tales and he drank my wine.
Me and my magic man kinda feeling fine.
He had a cloak of gold and eyes of fire.
And as he spoke I felt a deep desire
to free the world of its fear and pain
and help the people to feel free again.
Why don't we listen to the voices in our hearts?
Cause then I know we'll find we're not so far apart.
Everybody's got to be happy, everyone should see.
For we know the joy of life and peace that love can bring.
So spoke the wizard in his mountain home.
The vision of his wisdom means we'll never be alone.
And I will dream of my magic night
and the million silver stars that guide me with their light.

1) The Wizard - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq8nQOhZ3u8
2) Traveller In Time - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqszsnt2FTU
3) Easy Livin - ** - live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4o--q6xuvs
4) Poets Justice - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOBOn-tSEx0
5) Circle Of Hands - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuQAbCOqsOA
6) Rainbow Demon - * - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEdKcblmctA
7) All My Life - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PfoBtMIjhg
8) Paradise - ** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK0oryNNc2M
9) The Spell - *** - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52l0y4aUHmg

3's - 4
2's - 4
1's - 1

Rating - 2.3

What Are You Listening To? - Jerome - 23-06-2010

My favoutrite Heep album followed closely by 'Look at Yourself' Great to hear this again. And Ken's Moog work was inspirational.

What Are You Listening To? - Music Head - 24-06-2010

listened online

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Twelfth album with Tom hooking up with the Heartbreakers and their first together in 8 years. Debuted at #2 on the U.S. charts, so I guess they haven't lost their mojo. Just so-so for me, barely cracking the buy list. Looks like I Should Have Known It is the first single which was one of my least favorite, but what do I know? Not much I admit. A lot of bluesy type stuff here, which is to be expected I guess. It's not that this isn't good stuff, just sound like it's all been done before.

I LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - Takin' My Time

Best Track - U.S. 41

My daddy came a marchin’
Over the hill at dawn
Had to make that wage man
That’s how we got along
My daddy’s life was workin’
Workin’ all day long
Put food on the table
And the children sang a song
Yes, the children sang a song
My grandad’s name was pulpwood
Wore a coat of green
Took a wife in ‘31
Drove the big machine
My daddy load the lumber
Put it on the truck
Used to see him walkin’ home on U.S. 41
That’s right, U.S. 41
All my life’s been workin’
Out the door and gone
Got to make that overtime
Keep us movin’ on
Need a drink of water
To get out of the sun
Burnin’ up to make that wage on U.S. 41
That’s right, U.S. 41
The boss man owns the business
Keeps it goin’ strong
Be blowin’ like a hurricane and
Work like nothin’s wrong
We got to keep on movin’
‘til the bell gone ring
Fill her up with kerosene
And let that lady sing
Whoa now, let that lady sing
His given name was Lucky
His wife’s name Annie Brown
Run outside the law
And they chased him right on down
Lucky faced the lawman
The captain drew his gun
They put him with a sling blade
On U.S. 41
That’s right, U.S. 41

1) Jefferson Jericho Blues - 1.5 - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LAA6lF6uFI
2) First Flash Of Freedom - 1.5 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0JwsooTM6M
3) Running Mans Bible - 2.0 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeqOi3j-oME
4) The Trip To Pirates Cove - 2.0 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7ROPkmJLVU
5) Candy - 2.0 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9kINexSRQw
6) No Reason To Cry - 1.5 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80MUFBP8Y94
7) I Should Have Known It - 1.0 - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_iBKacXIA4
8) U.S. 41 - 2.5 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNYYp3GSXic
9) Takin' My Time - 1.0 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa9Pr2gYQ_E
10) Let Yourself Go - 1.5 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU6xB9ob9S8
11) Don't Pull Me Over - 1.5 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esuBPvOL-rc
12) Lovers Touch - 1.0 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fdyR1i0SnE
13) High In The Morning - 2.5 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sme4z1Tjgw
14) Something Good Coming - 2.0 - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSvlJe1mwlw
15) Good Enough - 2.0 - audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE9mM_ut62Y

Average Rating - 1.7