Rock Off

Post by **LarsMac** » Fri May 24, 2013 3:02 pm

Ahso!;1427956 wrote: White Rabbit is a good tune in that it's a bit haunting musically, and it was the theme song for the movie Go Ask Alice. But, really, the lyrics are not all that good if you ask me. It appears to be a song written and performed by teenagers about drug use with some references to Alice In Wonderland. I really think what's been made of the song was just as surprising to Jefferson Airplane as it was to anyone else. That happens to musical tunes sometimes.

Many people have made that same connection over the years. However, I assure you that there was more to the song than what most people made of it.

At least according to what the guys in Hot Tuna once said over a keg in Atlanta one night.

But then, I was tripping, so I may have dreamed it all up, too.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri May 24, 2013 3:48 pm

White Rabbit......moody, restless

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Fri May 24, 2013 3:55 pm

White Rabbit

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Fri May 24, 2013 3:56 pm

White Rabbit !

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri May 24, 2013 6:00 pm

5 to 4 in favor of White Rabbit.

Next:

Figure Of Eight - Paul McCartney

VS

Lust For Life - Iggy Pop

Post by **LarsMac** » Fri May 24, 2013 7:04 pm

When I saw the artists' names, I thought, "This will be easy" but confess to being somewhat surprised.

Harder choice than I figured.

Still, I gotta go with Sir Paul.

Though, Iggy could take my vote against some of the other choices we've had, if I never have to watch that video again.

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Sat May 25, 2013 12:22 am

Wow! Interesting matchup. I normally would not have chosen either. After listening to / viewing both specific versions, I'm going to totally surprise myself. I would actually vote for Iggy on this one, if I turned the video off and was just listening. Whoa! Say it isn't so! I can't say that I have ever considered Iggy Pop as a serious rock musician before. I think I need to be drug tested....

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat May 25, 2013 1:29 am

I had that LP Flowers in the dirt long long ago.

So it will be McCartney and Figure of Eight for me

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sat May 25, 2013 2:09 am

Lust for Life

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Sat May 25, 2013 6:42 am

Lust for Life !

I really enjoyed the movie "Trainspotting" and afterwards bought the soundtrack which I've been enjoying ever since. I don't think there's a song on there that isn't good and it was all so perfect for the movie!

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Sat May 25, 2013 12:09 pm

I would like to withdraw my vote for Iggy Pop. I just don't feel comfortable voting for the guy so I'll abstain from this vote.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat May 25, 2013 12:30 pm

Figure Of Eight! That's 3 to 2 in favor of FOE so far.

loo1 · Post by **loo1** » Sat May 25, 2013 12:45 pm

larsmac;1426195 wrote: i'm game. Here some of my favorites

canned heat - on the road again [hq] - youtube

elvis - thats alright mama ('68) - youtube

creedence clearwater revival: Suzie q - youtube

little richard - lucille - youtube

time has come today(long version) chambers brothers - youtube

buddy holly - everyday - youtube

"oh, pretty woman" - roy orbison on american bandstand 1966 - youtube

jefferson airplane -white rabbit- - youtube

hush - deep purple - youtube

the jimi hendrix experience - all along the watchtower - youtube

nice links

Post by **LarsMac** » Sun May 26, 2013 7:48 am

Wandrin;1428034 wrote: I would like to withdraw my vote for Iggy Pop. I just don't feel comfortable voting for the guy so I'll abstain from this vote.

Oh, no. We already had that conversation about abstaining.

Ya gotta vote

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:07 am

28 Hours is enough time to vote. FOE Wins.

Next:

John Lennon - Imagine

VS

The Ides Of March - "Vehicle" - YouTube

Post by **LarsMac** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:16 am

So, I'm thinking, I really like Lennon, and I really like "Imagine"

But,...

Not sure it qualifies as a "Rock" piece.

If we are looking for the top ten Rock songs, then does this really meet the specs?

I dunno.

I will vote, grudgingly, for "Vehicle"

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:17 am

This is easy for me. Imagine, despite its sentiments, is a dirge to me. Vehicle, while maybe not rock in the strictest sense - maybe a fusion - brings the 70's back to life for me.

So, Ides of March it is

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:18 am

Another tough one. Which one of these I would choose would depend on my mood at that very moment. In my playlists, I usually have Imagine in the folk music catagory and Vehicle in classic rock.

Okay, I flipped a coin. Imagine got heads, so I choose Imagine.

Post by **LarsMac** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:31 am

Snowfire;1428098 wrote: This is easy for me. Imagine, despite its sentiments, is a dirge to me. Vehicle, while maybe not rock in the strictest sense - maybe a fusion - brings the 70's back to life for me.

So, Ides of March it is

In its early days, Rock had all the elements we see in "Vehicle"

Horns and Sax were as much a part of the music as guitar and bass.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:43 am

LarsMac;1428103 wrote: In its early days, Rock had all the elements we see in "Vehicle"

Horns and Sax were as much a part of the music as guitar and bass.Chicago, anyone!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 26, 2013 12:59 pm

I'm along for the ride, and vote "Vehicle" I'm also a fan of Chicago.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun May 26, 2013 1:05 pm

Rock or not it has to be Imagine........never knew the other one

Post by **LarsMac** » Sun May 26, 2013 1:39 pm

Ahso!;1428107 wrote: Chicago, anyone!

along-for-the-ride;1428120 wrote: I'm along for the ride, and vote "Vehicle" I'm also a fan of Chicago.

I was thinking a little earlier

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Sun May 26, 2013 5:31 pm

Vehicle !

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun May 26, 2013 6:20 pm

Vehicle! 5 to 2.

Next:

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - All Along The Watchtower - YouTube

VS

Frank Zappa - San Ber'dino. - YouTube

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon May 27, 2013 2:19 am

Although I know Zappa I don't know that one.

Jimi Hendrix is a classic of all time.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Mon May 27, 2013 2:57 am

Another difficult one but San Ber'dino is very quirky and inventive - as Zappa usually was - so I'll go with Frank

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Mon May 27, 2013 8:10 am

All Along The Watchtower!

Post by **LarsMac** » Mon May 27, 2013 8:12 am

All along the Watchtower.

Jimi did it best.

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Mon May 27, 2013 8:13 am

As much as I like Jimi's guitar work, I've got to go with Zappa on this one.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Mon May 27, 2013 1:17 pm

With Dave Mason on acoustic guitar. If I recall the story correctly, the two went to a recording studio late one night after a party to record the song. Hendrix laid down the tracks for vocals, lead guitar, bass and drums.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 27, 2013 3:41 pm

All Along the Watchtower has always been a favorite of mine so I have to vote for it now. There's always been something about it that got to me. I think Jimi's guitar more than anything. Magical.

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Mon May 27, 2013 4:37 pm

Ahso!;1428211 wrote: With Dave Mason on acoustic guitar. If I recall the story correctly, the two went to a recording studio late one night after a party to record the song. Hendrix laid down the tracks for vocals, lead guitar, bass and drums.

All Along the Watchtower is one of those songs. Dylan, Hendrix, Richie Havens, U2, Perl Jam, Dave Matthews, Clapton, Lenny Kravitz, Dave Mason, Springsteen, Grateful Dead, Allman Bros, Neil Young, Taj Mahal, and even string quartets and symphony orchestras have done their versions. I love listening to the variations, but Hendrix will alway be my favorite.

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Tue May 28, 2013 3:56 am

San Ber'dino !

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Tue May 28, 2013 4:43 am

Might as well give Wisey time to check in and vote. By my count the score is 4 to 3 in favor or AATWT as of this post.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Tue May 28, 2013 9:34 am

All Along The Watchtower wins.

Next:

The Beatles - Norwegian Wood

VS

Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Tue May 28, 2013 9:34 am

Wonderful Tonight!

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue May 28, 2013 9:53 am

Interesting how some of the match-ups happen.

Norwegian Wood

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Tue May 28, 2013 10:02 am

Wonderful Tonight

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 28, 2013 10:13 am

I would have went with Watchtower.

Wonderful tonight.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue May 28, 2013 11:31 am

Wonderful tonight................................rock it's not.

It is my choice though

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Tue May 28, 2013 11:52 am

Norwegian Wood

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 28, 2013 1:58 pm

Norwegian Wood......................dreamy and sexy.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Tue May 28, 2013 2:05 pm

Norwegian Wood

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Tue May 28, 2013 2:09 pm

We have a tie at 4 to 4. Tabby hasn't voted yet. We'll wait a little longer before we call in the judge.

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Tue May 28, 2013 2:47 pm

Wonderful Tonight !

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Tue May 28, 2013 3:01 pm

5 to 4 for Wonderful Tonight.

Next:

Foo Fighters - The Pretender - YouTube

VS

Eminem - Lose Yourself

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Tue May 28, 2013 4:43 pm

Wow! I actually have to choose between one of these? I could barely stand to listen to even little snippets of either. Pardon me while I go of and listen to some actual music.

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Tue May 28, 2013 5:26 pm

The Pretender !

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue May 28, 2013 7:55 pm

Pretender