Guilty pleasures- music edition

[OldDog]

I know I'm playing on a different field than a lot of DT-ers, if the What Are You Listening To? thread is any indication. If "coming clean" is about listening to the Grass Roots? I've actually posted a youtube video or two of them in that thread. More than half of my collection (CDs and vinyl) would probably raise questions about my geezerdom in many eyes here. Still, there are a few songs by Glen Campbell and . . . (gasp) . . . Barry Manilow that I have to admit I really enjoy when it's just me and the dogs.

I love this video, complete with 60s babe. As if the lyrics needed to be illustrated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WpU4p3MaOs

And who else could adapt Chopin to a pop song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDEynk7SwxE

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by OldDog

I know I'm playing on a different field than a lot of DT-ers, if the What Are You Listening To? thread is any indication. If "coming clean" is about listening to the Grass Roots? I've actually posted a youtube video or two of them in that thread. More than half of my collection (CDs and vinyl) would probably raise questions about my geezerdom in many eyes here. Still, there are a few songs by Glen Campbell and . . . (gasp) . . . Barry Manilow that I have to admit I really enjoy when it's just me and the dogs.

I love this video, complete with 60s babe. As if the lyrics needed to be illustrated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WpU4p3MaOs

And who else could adapt Chopin to a pop song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDEynk7SwxE

My love for the Grass Roots is not guilty because they're from the 60s (I wasn't around for the decade, but I loooooove a lot of 1960s music); it's because they were cheesetastic. I was originally going to note my love for Herman's Hermits, except I think "No Milk Today" is actually a really good song so I have no shame for my adoration of 1960s Peter Noone and his horrible teeth.

For a guilty pleasure for which I was around during their heyday... i also, erm, at some point may have purchased Asia's Greatest Hits.

And I've watched the Chatroulette version of "Call Me Maybe" at least fifteen times. Because it's AWESOME.

[cal828]

Originally Posted by OldDog

I know I'm playing on a different field than a lot of DT-ers, if the What Are You Listening To? thread is any indication. If "coming clean" is about listening to the Grass Roots? I've actually posted a youtube video or two of them in that thread. More than half of my collection (CDs and vinyl) would probably raise questions about my geezerdom in many eyes here. Still, there are a few songs by Glen Campbell and . . . (gasp) . . . Barry Manilow that I have to admit I really enjoy when it's just me and the dogs.

I love this video, complete with 60s babe. As if the lyrics needed to be illustrated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WpU4p3MaOs

And who else could adapt Chopin to a pop song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDEynk7SwxE

Vegas is the best place to see all the old has beens of yesteryear. Saw Barry there. Have to say he puts on a decent show. Last one I saw out there was Rod Stewart. Guy is about as old as I am. Women still hanging all over him.

[cal828]

3 Dog Night:

"Just an old fashioned love song playin' on the radio"
"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever know"
"Won't you try a little tenderness."

[cal828]

Burt Bacharach:

"What the world needs now is love, sweet love, no not just for some, but for everyone"
"Do you know the way to San Jose?"
"Birds fall down from the sky, everytime you walk by. Just like me, they long to be, close to you."

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by cal828

Burt Bacharach:

"What the world needs now is love, sweet love, no not just for some, but for everyone"
"Do you know the way to San Jose?"
"Birds fall down from the sky, everytime you walk by. Just like me, they long to be, close to you."

There's nothing guilty about loving Burt Bacharach! If he's good enough for Elvis Costello, he's good enough for me.

Though credit where credit is due; the lyrics you quote are all Hal David; Bacharach was the composer. I love "I'll Never Fall in Love Again." The man's ability to mix love and heartache was unequalled by anyone except Lorenz Hart.

Here's a great cover of it by Splitsville:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8xvbJp1BK8

When they go into the ELO-esque harmonies for repeat of the third verse, my toes just curl in joy. Listen for the Buggles homage at the fade out.

[cal828]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

There's nothing guilty about loving Burt Bacharach! If he's good enough for Elvis Costello, he's good enough for me.

Though credit where credit is due; the lyrics you quote are all Hal David; Bacharach was the composer. I love "I'll Never Fall in Love Again." The man's ability to mix love and heartache was unequalled by anyone except Lorenz Hart.

Here's a great cover of it by Splitsville:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8xvbJp1BK8

When they go into the ELO-esque harmonies for repeat of the third verse, my toes just curl in joy. Listen for the Buggles homage at the fade out.

I think Hal David died within the last year didn't he?

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by cal828

I think Hal David died within the last year didn't he?

You're right. The NY Times ran a really nice piece on him, filled with interesting tidbits about some of his big songs. If I remember right, it said it took him over two years to write "What the World Needs Now."

[bigrun]

Originally Posted by OldDog

I know I'm playing on a different field than a lot of DT-ers, if the What Are You Listening To? thread is any indication. If "coming clean" is about listening to the Grass Roots? I've actually posted a youtube video or two of them in that thread. More than half of my collection (CDs and vinyl) would probably raise questions about my geezerdom in many eyes here. Still, there are a few songs by Glen Campbell and . . . (gasp) . . . Barry Manilow that I have to admit I really enjoy when it's just me and the dogs.

I love this video, complete with 60s babe. As if the lyrics needed to be illustrated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WpU4p3MaOs

And who else could adapt Chopin to a pop song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDEynk7SwxE

In addition to the above,
How bout Neil Diamond,Al Martino, Engelbert Humperdinck,Barbra.Linda Ronstedt and the youngsters Heart..



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vhFnTjia_I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArbsU-UCSOE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kNJBnhJPO8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZLqZ_H_nZc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41P8UxneDJE


http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...E2A34D&first=0

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2q...you-1977_music