Heston and Marky's Friday Top 5
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Africa, Rosanna and Hold the Line are perfectly good pop songs.
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Springsteen's manager told him he had to stop giving away hits and record some for himself, hence the veto. Isn't that why they turned to Baby I Love You as it is done in a similar tempo? I think I read that around the time, but since it was Spector producing he might have wanted that done anyway, although then again it might have been the obvious substitute.
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Yep Landau said Springsteen kept on giving away songs that others were having hits with. Manfred Mann "Blinded By the Light" and Patti Smith "Because the Night".dave202 wrote: ↑17 Jun 2019, 1:29pmSpringsteen's manager told him he had to stop giving away hits and record some for himself, hence the veto. Isn't that why they turned to Baby I Love You as it is done in a similar tempo? I think I read that around the time, but since it was Spector producing he might have wanted that done anyway, although then again it might have been the obvious substitute.
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Not to mention "Fire" which the Pointer Sisters had a huge Top 40 hit with in the US in '78.Marky Dread wrote: ↑17 Jun 2019, 5:11pmYep Landau said Springsteen kept on giving away songs that others were having hits with. Manfred Mann "Blinded By the Light" and Patti Smith "Because the Night".dave202 wrote: ↑17 Jun 2019, 1:29pmSpringsteen's manager told him he had to stop giving away hits and record some for himself, hence the veto. Isn't that why they turned to Baby I Love You as it is done in a similar tempo? I think I read that around the time, but since it was Spector producing he might have wanted that done anyway, although then again it might have been the obvious substitute.
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I mean, Bruce recorded his own versions of those. Maybe he should’ve done a better job, and they’d be hits*
(My favorite Fire is Robert Gordon)
*i think I actually do prefer his “Blinded By the Light.”
(My favorite Fire is Robert Gordon)
*i think I actually do prefer his “Blinded By the Light.”
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Re: Heston and Marky's Friday Top 5
Manfred Mann had covered a song Springsteen had already recorded on his first album, but in the case of Patti Smith, Robert Gordon with 'Fire' and a few songs given to Southside Johnny he was beginning to be a bit too generous. This generosity was continued once he had established himself, with Gary US Bonds reaping the benefits among others, but Landau was correct in reigning him in at the time.Marky Dread wrote: ↑17 Jun 2019, 5:11pmYep Landau said Springsteen kept on giving away songs that others were having hits with. Manfred Mann "Blinded By the Light" and Patti Smith "Because the Night".dave202 wrote: ↑17 Jun 2019, 1:29pmSpringsteen's manager told him he had to stop giving away hits and record some for himself, hence the veto. Isn't that why they turned to Baby I Love You as it is done in a similar tempo? I think I read that around the time, but since it was Spector producing he might have wanted that done anyway, although then again it might have been the obvious substitute.
A surprising early pioneer of Springsteen in the UK was Alan Clarke of The Hollies who covered 'Born To Run' although I'd love to know if it was a genuine admiration, a reflection of the hype surrounding the 1975 shows in London or because "if Manfred can do it, so can I!"?
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It's a solid track for sure.
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Yep, I love what's considered cheesy 80s rock. That's why Asia's Heat of the Moment is one of my favourite tracks ever.
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I often sing Heat of the Movement when taking a dump.
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I've now officially been out-Hestoned on these forums.
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
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Just don't make this a pissing contest.
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My bladder is willing to accept this challenge.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑18 Jun 2019, 5:36pmJust don't make this a pissing contest.Heston wrote: ↑18 Jun 2019, 5:34pmI've now officially been out-Hestoned on these forums.BitterTom wrote: ↑18 Jun 2019, 5:11pmYep, I love what's considered cheesy 80s rock. That's why Asia's Heat of the Moment is one of my favourite tracks ever.
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No, just accept that he's more awful and be content that you had a fine, wretched run. Don't seek to be worse.Heston wrote: ↑18 Jun 2019, 5:41pmMy bladder is willing to accept this challenge.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑18 Jun 2019, 5:36pmJust don't make this a pissing contest.
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I love Tom but holy shit. Would love to hang out with all these English madmen some day.
Also is it my turn this week and where can I see the master list before I introduce a cricket worthy topic?
Also is it my turn this week and where can I see the master list before I introduce a cricket worthy topic?