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Lesser-known songs

Post by ecc » Sun Jun 04, 2023 3:49 pm

Perhaps. Depends on your musical knowledge (of course) and your tastes.

I'm a fairly big fan of Paul Simon and find this song sublime.

"Silent Eyes" from the album "Still Crazy After All These Years" (1975)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLBrwvo ... bA&index=8

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Post by jdrobbo » Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:24 pm

John Denver

“For You”

https://youtu.be/oysVDGHXltM

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Post by Tricky Trevor » Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:30 pm

James Taylor. You can close your eyes.

https://youtu.be/w4j8m_S0S14

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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by LeadBelly » Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:23 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:30 pm
James Taylor. You can close your eyes.

https://youtu.be/w4j8m_S0S14
I've completely fallen out with the BBC nowadays but have to admit that some of the music shows they've had on over the years are wonderful in terms of footage and sound. I came across that clip (I think then recently restored and on JTs channel) a couple of years ago- it also has this one from from the same show, what a great voice he had and a nice picker (not to mention the great pullover). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1nKGVD ... amesTaylor
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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by Tricky Trevor » Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:57 pm

LeadBelly wrote:
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:23 pm
I've completely fallen out with the BBC nowadays but have to admit that some of the music shows they've had on over the years are wonderful in terms of footage and sound. I came across that clip (I think then recently restored and on JTs channel) a couple of years ago- it also has this one from from the same show, what a great voice he had and a nice picker (not to mention the great pullover). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1nKGVD ... amesTaylor
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Post by AGENT_CLARET » Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:59 pm

"Champione, champione, ole ole ole" Sang by B@stard fans
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Post by Hipper » Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:53 am

As there's been mention of James Taylor.

Livingston Taylor - Hush a Bye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5h3-TD6qEU

Fairport Convention - Tears

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlcQFEDuR6c

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Post by kindonesque » Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:36 am

Thanks for "Tears' reminder (Fairport). Lucas had a great voice. Great images of him and Sandy on their wedding day.

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Post by Hipper » Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:09 pm

Another brother, Severin Browne (Jackson's) - Skip Tune

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Post by Claretlad » Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:00 pm

Bob Dylan...When the ship comes in.
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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by Lip » Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:17 pm

Ray Davies "Imaginary Man"
Great record

https://youtu.be/StAvRDRzB8Q

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Post by Middle-agedClaret » Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:00 am

One of Elton’s finest.
IMHO.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nPzlGklVNb0

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Post by Funkydrummer » Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:04 am

Jigsaw puzzle blues, Fleetwood Mac. Top drawer.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0MNze6p ... dvb2QgbWFj
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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by Chobulous » Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:48 pm

A good one from Creedence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7FQJ9VscNE

And this one from Mouth and McNeal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QXyqk9flwk

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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by dougcollins » Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:26 pm

LeadBelly wrote:
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:23 pm
I've completely fallen out with the BBC nowadays but have to admit that some of the music shows they've had on over the years are wonderful in terms of footage and sound. I came across that clip (I think then recently restored and on JTs channel) a couple of years ago- it also has this one from from the same show, what a great voice he had and a nice picker (not to mention the great pullover). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1nKGVD ... amesTaylor
I'm a massive fan of Rory Gallagher but in the main his studio recordings are pretty terrible.

If it wasn't for the BBC sessions, much of what he can do would have never been heard.

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Post by helmclaret » Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:54 pm

https://youtu.be/ax7krBKzmVI

Real Love - The Beatles

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Post by Middle-agedClaret » Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:14 pm

dougcollins wrote:
Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:26 pm
I'm a massive fan of Rory Gallagher but in the main his studio recordings are pretty terrible.

If it wasn't for the BBC sessions, much of what he can do would have never been heard.
I know it’s all a matter of opinion, but…” Blueprint “ and “Tattoo “ are both excellent studio albums. The BBC sessions are really good also.
Rory was at his best playing live.
As Doug probably knows, the annual Rory Gallagher Festival has just taken place in Ballyshannon, his hometown. (…Going To My…)
My great-niece’s band played at the festival. Can you imagine how old that makes me feel?

With apologies to all who, reasonably, wanted this thread to remain about lesser known songs.
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Post by jetblackcat » Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:16 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuQTYJCdvuE
Free - The Stealer. This was the follow up to the smash hit Alright Now. It got minimal airplay and flopped chart wise. Great groove though.
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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by houseboy » Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:14 pm

Lip wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:17 pm
Ray Davies "Imaginary Man"
Great record

https://youtu.be/StAvRDRzB8Q
From Working Mans Cafe. A great album. I Love One More Time from that album but it’s full of great songs. The Morphine Song is great too. Not too many people I talk to know the album at all.
Big up to your choice too, Davies with his real lazy voice and nostalgic lyrics (does anyone do nostalgic better).

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Post by ClaretPete001 » Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:29 pm

I think Leadbelly's version of House of the Rising Sun is the only version that stays true to the songs original country blues and is markedly different from Dylan's folky version and of course The Animals who pretty much write a different song.

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Re: Lesser-known songs

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Post by The Hung Juror » Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:21 am

Flag Day - The Housemartins

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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by keith1879 » Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:41 pm

I doubt if many of the lads sporting "Ramones" T shirts know this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-L_5HedJbw (Bonzo goes to Bitburg)

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Post by Stubsy » Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:57 pm

Well done Keith1879 . Great shout.

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Post by dougcollins » Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:36 pm

jetblackcat wrote:
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:16 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuQTYJCdvuE
Free - The Stealer. This was the follow up to the smash hit Alright Now. It got minimal airplay and flopped chart wise. Great groove though.
Play this in a covers band I play in. Top song.

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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by houseboy » Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:12 pm

Chobulous wrote:
Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:48 pm
A good one from Creedence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7FQJ9VscNE

And this one from Mouth and McNeal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QXyqk9flwk
That Creedence track is a terrific vehicle for Fogerty’s amazing voice. First band I ever saw live…Free Trade Hall…circa 1970 (I was 16).

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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by morpheus2 » Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:00 am

If you like a bit of blues. Love this album Canned Heat, Sneakin Around -


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hYWPXz ... Heat-Topic

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Post by Chobulous » Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:02 am

houseboy wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:12 pm
That Creedence track is a terrific vehicle for Fogerty’s amazing voice. First band I ever saw live…Free Trade Hall…circa 1970 (I was 16).
Sadly tensions within the band had started to appear by the time the album Pendulum was released but you’re right an amazing track

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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by BobbyBoucher » Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:13 am

This is one of my favourites, absolutely beautiful, but may take a couple of listens
https://youtu.be/1V-CGWsJwOo

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Post by BobbyBoucher » Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:13 am

Sorry didnt even put the title

Declan O'Rourke
Gallileo
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Re: Lesser-known songs

Post by bfcjg » Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:47 am

The butterfly collector The Jam.
Also a brilliant version with Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VdFZSF_Lm ... phbQ%3D%3D
Also this highlights how Wellers vocals are so rich.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KObNG4B_y ... FIAQ%3D%3D

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