Greenslade
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Topic: Greenslade
Posted By: Ronstein
Subject: Greenslade
Date Posted: November 10 2020 at 09:00
| As a newbie, this may be repeating an old thread, but do we have any Greenslade fans out there? I always felt they were very under-rated, I love them to bits!! There seems to be a very 'English' sense of humour in there, a bit like Stackridge. |
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Posted By: TonyReeves
Date Posted: November 10 2020 at 10:52
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Well I'm a newbie too - and I guess you could say a bit of a fan as well:) Found this site by accident, while trying to find if there is anyone who has a recording of our gig at Baja Prog 2002. I know it was recorded as I remember seeing the cameras, one or two of which were used during the soundcheck just after lunch. Can anyone help? Tony Reeves.
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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: November 10 2020 at 10:52
I'm a Greenslade fan too, and as far as I'm aware, this is the first Greenslade tribute thread.
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Ronstein wrote:Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 10 2020 at 11:43
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I have their first two albums and I like them very much, but I never explored the others. I guess two is enough, so "fan" is maybe too big a word... ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: November 10 2020 at 11:51
I only have Greenslade's self-titled debut album on CD (even though I'm a "fan"), and I still haven't got around to listening to their other albums.
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: November 10 2020 at 12:13
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Love them, B-list prog at its best. Also look into Dave Lawson's I Spider (Web), and Morgan Fisher's albums. ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: November 10 2020 at 21:16
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I have the first 4 original both on lp and cd....always liked them. Quirky keyboard based prog with a good sense of humor, melody, and good bass and drums also....a good blend of styles. As mentioned Web is also good as well as Colosseum. And a shout out to Mr Reeves who posted above...loved your bass on this and all of the early ones. This is one of my favorite tracks .....an overlooked band and lp. And Roger Dean cover art. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: November 11 2020 at 01:32
Welcome to the site  Sorry I can't help with the request but hopefully someone will be able to.
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Posted By: Ronstein
Date Posted: November 11 2020 at 02:40
Great to hear from you, Tony. I only recently discovered the videos from OGWT on YouTube. Did you do an 'In Concert' or were there several visits o the Whistle Test? Also curious to know what it was like to work with Sandy Denny. It seems she was quite a troubled lady, but a phenomenal talent, both as a singer and a songwriter.
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: November 12 2020 at 14:19
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I'd like to know what it was like working with Mayall and Colosseum in those early days... must have been rewarding and fun. *listening to Feathered Friends from the first lp as I write.....
 .....the bass playing is superb on Melange. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 12 2020 at 19:22
Hi, Dave Lawson was a part of one very special Stackridge album ... Mr. Mick
------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: Ronstein
Date Posted: November 13 2020 at 02:09
Or even Dave Lawson  Not my favorite Stackridge album, but still pretty good. Sad that they've given up now. We saw them a few years ago and they were still excellent, although Mutter Slater wasn't with them any more. I thing James Warren and Andy Cresswell-Davis are still doing stuff. Maybe they'll revive The Corgi's??
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Posted By: Cactus Choir
Date Posted: November 13 2020 at 07:03
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I'm a longstanding Greenslade fan (my user name is a bit of a giveaway) and even managed to see them on their 2002 comeback tour at Rotherham Leisure Centre of all places. I think it was the Roger Dean covers that got me interested initially, and the fact that they had two keyboardists as I was a massive ELP fan and keyboards were my thing. I really like all their albums but Bedside Manners are Extra is probably the best and has my all time favourite Greenslade track in Pilgrim's Progress - love your bass playing on that Tony! ------------- "And now...on the drums...Mick Underwooooooooood!!!" "He's up the pub" |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 13 2020 at 08:04
Hi, Fixed. The Korgi's were great and I still have the albums ... COLD TEA .... anyone? I think that age is finally getting the better of them all ... and yeah, it's sad to seem them go that way ... but it happens to all of us. Going back to Greenslade ... I have all of their albums and love them all, and specially when some nutter like Guy Guden fits them in all the time (Stackridge as well) ... and it just sounds so much better than I remember way back when ... lovely stuff ... AND ... bedside manners are extra on PA! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: November 13 2020 at 10:48
| One of those bands that's always good to listen to anytime anywhere. |
Posted By: dr prog
Date Posted: November 17 2020 at 00:00
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Love Greenslade. First and third albums my faves. The first Greenslade solo album is a bit like their fifth album with the new lineup after McCullough and Lawson left ------------- All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock. |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: November 17 2020 at 12:21
Would have been nice if Mr Reeves would have stuck around to talk about his prog days and experiences and what prog rock and other bands he likes to listen to. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 10:14
Oh YES! ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |
Posted By: Artik
Date Posted: January 29 2021 at 07:06
| I was drawn to them by the look of the covers (first two albums) and I'm happy to say the music matches the level of the visuals. Very tasty stuff. I like them a lot. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: January 29 2021 at 23:41
Hi Tony! What was the name of your group/act? I know Ray Bennett & Colin Carter of Flash, who performed at Baja Prog in 2005, and there was a video of their performance on YouTube for a while (recently removed). So, you are right, there is probably video in existence someplace. I contributed to this fine interview by my old friend, Mark "ProgDawg" Tucker, in which they discussed their Baja Prog experience. http://www.furious.com/perfect/flash.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.furious.com/perfect/flash.html ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: January 30 2021 at 05:09
I think the title of this thread is a clue. Sadly he's not been on the forum since posting that.
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: January 30 2021 at 16:34
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Err...cstack3 didn't know that Reeves was the bass player for Greenslade...? ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Ronstein
Date Posted: February 01 2021 at 04:26
Tony was Bass Player of.........Greenslade!
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Posted By: miamiscot
Date Posted: February 01 2021 at 14:10
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Big fan of all four LP's plus that terrific debut solo album, Cactus Choir. ------------- The Prog Corner |