I did end up doing Zappa about 20yrs back, and apart from the parts I know which are excellent, I dont play Zappa out of course. It didnt ring out with me that well, albeit, Id maintain, some of the guitaring is otherworldly and out on its own. But there are lots of non events in Zappa. It can be a real grind. Then some really serious fcken masterpieces. I prefer Beefheart, and indeed, Zappa’s best work was with Beefheart on Hot Rats, try Willie the Pimp, also try the album Joe’s Garage, I think you’ll find these more accessible than Live at Filmore East.
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Welsh Singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75.
She used to live around the corner from my friend’s house in Mumbles, Swansea. Lovely lady by all accounts.
This was probably her biggest hit globally:
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It’s on my to watch list. Hoping to get to it soon
I understand that about Zappa, it’s for sure not to everyone’s taste. I particularly like the guitar driven instrumentals and guitar solos. Watermelon in Easter Hay has always been one of my favourites. Some of the MOI stuff can be really difficult to listen to and for that reason I have listened to the first disc of You Can’t do that on Stage Vol 5;Disc 1 about twice all the way through. Disc 2 on the other hand is great, think that’s the 80 band with Steve Vai.
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Watermelon in Easter Hay is a beautiful piece of music. One of those you close eyes to, and let it wash over you.
Maggotbrain is probably the defining song of that ilk, which I adore. Floyd obviously have some spectacular solos. I have to say I have a real soft spot for some of Bucketheads work too (Electric Tears and Colma are excellent albums). His version of Sketches of Spain is marvelous
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I must admit I didn’t know about “Rockin all over the World”, I just assumed it was Quo as it only had 3 chords.
As others have mentioned, “Proud Mary” is one that is often overlooked due to the success of Ike and Tina Turners version.
Great band, and Fogerty’s voice is so distinctive.
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I don’t think I have seen these mentioned on the Thread. There is a lot of positive noise about them at the moment, especially their Live performances.
I am going to see them at the Arts Club later this year.