Rock - what are you listening to?

[cybot]

Yes, the sleeves are the worse for a lot of wear and tear back in the day but I was surprised at how reasonably good these 45s sounded considering the amount of play that they got originally. I expected much more hiss and pops.

Ah it's great to see those sleeves again Fergus! I was never really a singles buyer but I did manage to get a copy of Johnny's Wedding. Barry's bass is really well captured here isn't it?

[cybot]

Are there any ageing, disreputable old rockers in here, who (like me) remember with fondness ELP's 'Pictures At An Exhibition' (1972) and maybe still cherish their gate-fold sleeve copy?

Well, if you are interested, we are just commencing a month's thematic chat on both the piano and orchestral versions of the original, over in the Classical lounge where I'm sure ELP (amongst others) will get a mention toward the end of the month... ;-))

anyway if you're interested, come on over and say 'hello'... we'll be pleased to see you!

I must apologise for the lack of response to your post Jared. I know Fergus is going to berate for this but all my prog stuff is upstairs - all 18 steps! That's as vast as The Great Gate of Kiev in my current condition :) I do have that ELP album and I'm sure I also have Tomita's version scattered over a number of best ofs....It's the only Tomita vinyl I don't possess for some obscure reason as I adore the cover...and some of the music too but I can't remember which titles.

[Fran]

I'm a bit of a steely dan fan... and fagen and becker have put out a couple of fantastic albums solo too. These tonight - it strikes me how "quiet" these CDs are - no loudness war here!

[jadarin]

Nice to see you back John. I remember Julie from Road telling me I should check out Paul as he was a dead ringer for Nick Drake....I never did because he wasn't on vinyl :(

Thanks Dermot,Paul's a dead ringer for Nick Drake alright,especially his voice.He's a great
guitarist as well,not quite in Nick Drake's league,then again not many are!
I can't believe this album is over 10 years old now.It's well worth picking up on CD as it's a good quality recording.

[fergus]

Yes, the sleeves are the worse for a lot of wear and tear back in the day but I was surprised at how reasonably good these 45s sounded considering the amount of play that they got originally. I expected much more hiss and pops.

Ah it's great to see those sleeves again Fergus! I was never really a singles buyer but I did manage to get a copy of Johnny's Wedding. Barry's bass is really well captured here isn't it?

Funny that you should say that Dermot as it was the first thing that I noticed as being very prominent on listening after all this time.

I did not buy that many singles either but these were a must because I used to play them at 331/3RPM to learn them on the mandolin and then change the key back to the original afterwards.

[fergus]

Are there any ageing, disreputable old rockers in here, who (like me) remember with fondness ELP's 'Pictures At An Exhibition' (1972) and maybe still cherish their gate-fold sleeve copy?

Well, if you are interested, we are just commencing a month's thematic chat on both the piano and orchestral versions of the original, over in the Classical lounge where I'm sure ELP (amongst others) will get a mention toward the end of the month... ;-))

anyway if you're interested, come on over and say 'hello'... we'll be pleased to see you!

I must apologise for the lack of response to your post Jared. I know Fergus is going to berate for this but all my prog stuff is upstairs - all 18 steps! That's as vast as The Great Gate of Kiev in my current condition :) I do have that ELP album and I'm sure I also have Tomita's version scattered over a number of best ofs....It's the only Tomita vinyl I don't possess for some obscure reason as I adore the cover...and some of the music too but I can't remember which titles.

Just because you cannot walk is no excuse....send the dog up fot it; I bet he knows where it is!!!

[cybot]

Are there any ageing, disreputable old rockers in here, who (like me) remember with fondness ELP's 'Pictures At An Exhibition' (1972) and maybe still cherish their gate-fold sleeve copy?

Well, if you are interested, we are just commencing a month's thematic chat on both the piano and orchestral versions of the original, over in the Classical lounge where I'm sure ELP (amongst others) will get a mention toward the end of the month... ;-))

anyway if you're interested, come on over and say 'hello'... we'll be pleased to see you!

I must apologise for the lack of response to your post Jared. I know Fergus is going to berate for this but all my prog stuff is upstairs - all 18 steps! That's as vast as The Great Gate of Kiev in my current condition :) I do have that ELP album and I'm sure I also have Tomita's version scattered over a number of best ofs....It's the only Tomita vinyl I don't possess for some obscure reason as I adore the cover...and some of the music too but I can't remember which titles.

Just because you cannot walk is no excuse....send the dog up fot it; I bet he knows where it is!!!

LOL I bet he can spell better than you too duh ;))

[cybot]

Yes, the sleeves are the worse for a lot of wear and tear back in the day but I was surprised at how reasonably good these 45s sounded considering the amount of play that they got originally. I expected much more hiss and pops.

Ah it's great to see those sleeves again Fergus! I was never really a singles buyer but I did manage to get a copy of Johnny's Wedding. Barry's bass is really well captured here isn't it?

Funny that you should say that Dermot as it was the first thing that I noticed as being very prominent on listening after all this time.

I did not buy that many singles either but these were a must because I used to play them at 331/3RPM to learn them on the mandolin and then change the key back to the original afterwards.

That's a neat idea! How low did you have to go? Don't worry, for once it's not a joke!

[cybot]

Nice to see you back John. I remember Julie from Road telling me I should check out Paul as he was a dead ringer for Nick Drake....I never did because he wasn't on vinyl :(

Thanks Dermot,Paul's a dead ringer for Nick Drake alright,especially his voice.He's a great
guitarist as well,not quite in Nick Drake's league,then again not many are!
I can't believe this album is over 10 years old now.It's well worth picking up on CD as it's a good quality recording.

I'll have to get it then :)

[jadarin]

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Johnny Fean used to play in my local about once a month until about six
months ago with local musicians from Shannon.They would play mainly old blues numbers
with sets going on for three to four hours.Great nights they were and Johnny can sure play guitar.
This was all for free!!