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Post by joeyself on Oct 17, 2010 21:31:35 GMT -5
And George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton also perform. Album written by George Harrison. Produced by George Harrison. Full name of album Wonderwall Music By George Harrison. Yes, certainly it belongs here. Well now, I think Two Virgins, Electronic Sound, Life With The Lions, Wedding Album all belong here. I think Joey Self left those out as by doing so he got 64 sides to start with, and realistically they had no chance. Of course, Wonderwall's two sides will battle out the final. How could one of rock's great pieces of pyschedelia lose out?  McCabe I know Clapton, Ringo maybe even John and Peter Tork perform, but where? It is a great piece of music-that I don't argue- just wish I knew who played what where. In the First Place was not written by George. Not sure if that is him singing lead. Of course it was not on the original LP. (I actually have an 8 track copy) BTW, does "McGear" get in? That is practically a Wings album. I remember buying an 8-track of WONDERWALL in the mid-80's at a pawn shop--I still had a working 8-track player at the time, but not too long after that. I hung onto it until I met a guy online that was a collector, trying to get all the 8-tracks (he had the vinyl and cassettes), so I sent him mine. And if I'm not mistaken, I also picked up MCGEAR at the same pawn shop. It wasn't until many years later that I found a vinyl copy reasonably priced, and got it. To answer your question, no, MCGEAR isn't in this tourney; I wouldn't have put it in even if I had thought of it, given that I passed over a few titles that were actually released under the name of a Beatle. JcS |
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Post by John S. Damm on Oct 17, 2010 23:47:14 GMT -5
Present, Mr. Damm. Ringo the 4th, by a wide margin. Hey, I've got the Wonderwall CD (and video too) but don't see what the fuss is about. I'll listen to it occassionally but am not getting much more out of it than Electronic Sounds, which is a shame because after all it is George during a peak period. I bought Ringo 4 long after its release, turned away by a) realllllly lousy reviews, b) disco Ringo (!) and c) it follows on a rather lackluster (Rotogravure) album. And while not the best Ringo album out there, I like it! Drowing in the Sea of Love goes on a bit long, but the other tunes on side 1 are all good fun. And Out In The Street is one of my favorite hidden Ringo tracks, Ringo goes "street"! Song pops along, and there's that guy he's visiting at the Dakota! Doesn't anyone else like this track? I think its a gas! LOL! Bingo, you were just the voter I was thinking of, anyoneanyhow.  |
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Post by mikev on Oct 18, 2010 7:15:37 GMT -5
I know Clapton, Ringo maybe even John and Peter Tork perform, but where? It is a great piece of music-that I don't argue- just wish I knew who played what where. In the First Place was not written by George. Not sure if that is him singing lead. Of course it was not on the original LP. (I actually have an 8 track copy) BTW, does "McGear" get in? That is practically a Wings album. I remember buying an 8-track of WONDERWALL in the mid-80's at a pawn shop--I still had a working 8-track player at the time, but not too long after that. I hung onto it until I met a guy online that was a collector, trying to get all the 8-tracks (he had the vinyl and cassettes), so I sent him mine. And if I'm not mistaken, I also picked up MCGEAR at the same pawn shop. It wasn't until many years later that I found a vinyl copy reasonably priced, and got it. To answer your question, no, MCGEAR isn't in this tourney; I wouldn't have put it in even if I had thought of it, given that I passed over a few titles that were actually released under the name of a Beatle. JcS That was more of a rhetorical question. It (McGear) is probably more of a Wings album than Wonderwall is a "George" solo album from a mainstream commercial perspective, but I completely understand you have to draw the line somewhere. |
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Post by joeyself on Oct 18, 2010 9:04:59 GMT -5
That was more of a rhetorical question. It (McGear) is probably more of a Wings album than Wonderwall is a "George" solo album from a mainstream commercial perspective, but I completely understand you have to draw the line somewhere. Truth be told, I would have probably omitted WONDERWALL except for two reasons. First, the one that suggested I try this format wanted it in the mix, and second, to get the field to 64, which cuts to 32/16/8/4/2/1, I needed two more sides. And I'm glad it is included, as it gave me an excuse to listen to it again, plus it has generated some discussion. Of course, MCGEAR would have done the same. JcS |
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Post by scousette on Oct 18, 2010 10:26:59 GMT -5
George was avant garde, too!
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Post by John S. Damm on Oct 18, 2010 10:35:00 GMT -5
George was avant garde, too! LOL! Ah, I forgot to factor in the Hari vote scousette was sure to make here! This has been an exciting vote. |
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Post by coachbk on Oct 18, 2010 11:20:11 GMT -5
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But Wonderwall - ah, now there's a lost psychedelic classic. As usual with albums like this, however, you should listen to the whole side in one hit: it's not the sort of music where you pick a "favorite" track, and play it over and over.
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I had already voted for WONDERWALL on principle, but hadn't listened to it in years. My brother had a vinyl copy that I listened to probably 30 or so years ago. I didn't get particularly excited by it then. McCabe's description if it as a "psychedelic classic" made me want to check it out. Thanks to YouTube I've listened to just about every track.
I recalled immediately what I didn't like. The opening to "Microbes" is unpleasant. After that things improved. I like the short songs best, namely "Red Lady Too" and "Gat Kirwani" from side one. A few of the longer pieces I got bored by. I guess it's just too much instrumental for me.
I would not call it a "classic" but it isn't just a "throwaway" either. I'm glad I voted for it and depending on what turns up next round against it, I might give WONDERWALL a 2nd vote!
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Post by theman on Nov 25, 2010 8:24:39 GMT -5
Ringo the IV. Strongly influenced by the underappreciated "Wings".
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