Interractive Poll #? - Oldies rocking goldies

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jamesbaldwin

Bruce Springsteen – If I Was the Priest – What an excellent track that definitely recalls his earlier years.  Why had he been hiding this song for so long?  This one is a huge contender.  Chasin’ Wild Horses – Also a very nice track with the slide guitar sound and the orchestral additions giving it a nice expansive feel, but I think the first one better reflects and fits with Springsteen’s persona.

De Andre & Mina – La Canzone di Marinella – Nice lyrics, but it’s a bit difficult for me to get hooked into the song.  Might need more time with this one.

Mauro Pagani & Guccini – Natale a Pavana – I like this one better than the previous.  All of your selections are lyrically heavy, so its important to keep them interesting, which this one does.  Very nice atmosphere and style. 

Dr wu

Richard Thompson – Fork in the Road – An artist that I keep telling myself I need to know better.  Great track with his unique singing style and some great accompaniment.

Joe Walsh – Band Played On – I was going to post a different song from this same album, which is an excellent come back album for Joe.  It has some great tracks from this master of the guitar who was also an amazing musician and songwriter.  Unfortunately, I already know the songs on this album, but I would nominate this one if I were you.

The Anders

C.V. Jorgensen – Elisabeth – Nice and mellow, I do hear the ties to “Dear Prudence”, but it’s not a copy at all.  I hear other influences there to, but they are more obscure and probably not intended.  I think I mentioned I need to dig into his music more on a previous post, if I didn’t, I meant to anyway.  Great track.

rushfan4

Deep Purple – Nothing at All – Not yet familiar with this album, but have heard a time or two.  It’s a pretty good track with a nice lilt and a slightly pop/rock edge to it, and even though it’s not exactly a return to the old form, it doesn’t have to be, because they execute it well and prove that they can still pull off some great music.  And I still love that signature guitar/organ sound that they retain after all these years.

The Who – This Gun Will Misfire – I’m more familiar with this album and gave it a rather average review to it when it came out.  Not my favorite album from them as I felt they could do much better.  I know that there are a lot of people that really like it, but I find it a bit mediocre, I’m afraid.

Lewian

Sparks – Hippopotamus – Light hearted and just weird enough to appeal to me.  This is another band that I need to get to know better.  Possible contender.  Besides, how can you ignore a song that has a part about a woman with an abacus?