Music Thread: PARTY! And Some Unknowns...

A rare photograph of Garrett in his natural habitat...among effete euro-trash!

[That frog video behind the photo of Garrett is just so pompous and woke...]

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This is Townsend's acoustic version of "Pinball Wizard," which he did at "The Secret Policeman's Ball," a fundraiser for Amnesty International. I overlook the cause because the music is great!

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The Lumineers Flowers In Your Hair. Who? Never heard of them until...you know...I heard them!
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Hank Williams Jambalaya (on the Bayou) is a lot better than The Carpenters' version, which is treacly and childish.
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At the risk of tipping off my age, I remember this from high school. But that's not what is important...it's the hair and the mustache! Absolutely awesome.

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The Derailers 100% Pure Fool
Another band I have never heard of, but who aren't bad!
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Beastie Boys (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)

This used to be ubiquitous, but luckily it was after my time, and even luckier, it has faded from our collective memory. I think it would be a lot better if it hadn't been played 8,000,000 times.

Posted by: CBD at 07:30 PM

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1 What's this crud no movie tonight?

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:32 PM (Ia/+0)

2 Dutifully called em

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:33 PM (Ia/+0)

3 Lost me at the beret.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 07:35 PM (2WIwB)

4

I like this beret.

steynstore.com/product41.html

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 07:38 PM (Cqx++)

5 And everyone knows the effete euro-trash smoke Galoise, not euro-marlboros stuffed with nasty Turkish tobacco.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 07:39 PM (2WIwB)

6 At least it's not little and red

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:42 PM (Ia/+0)

7 This is Townsend's acoustic version of "Pinball Wizard,"

Am I the only one who finds that kind of weird?

Re: Bellamys. Remember when Ovation guitars looked to be the next big thing? Glen Campbell, Jim Croce, a bunch of others used them then they just kind of went away.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 07:42 PM (vTZFs)

8 I like this beret.

steynstore.com/product41.html
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 07:38 PM (Cqx++)

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"this is the perfect gift for the Steyn fan in your family..."

The only stein in my house holds a liter of bier!

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 07:43 PM (2WIwB)

9 The Derailers. Nicely done.

Posted by: scampydog at September 19, 2026 07:44 PM (j9ga8)

10
There are musicians I'm always told that it's Settled Science that they're the greatest ever. You aren't allowed to question it. But when I listen, I think, "What's the fuss?" or "This is terrible."

In my own neck of the woods, two are Wilhelm Fürtwangler and Maria Callas. But aficionados of other genres may have that same feeling about consensus greats. Any other examples?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 07:45 PM (eRlcH)

11 Guy in the picture looks like Castro back in the day.

Posted by: Case at September 19, 2026 07:46 PM (xJpuh)

12 Garrett has the sturdy legs and manly devil-may-care attitude of a bull rider.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 07:46 PM (kpS4V)

13
Like Garret, the Pinball Wizard has such a supple wrist.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 19, 2026 07:47 PM (w6EFb)

14
So this is your archetypal Café customer. The men's room must really be something.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 07:48 PM (eRlcH)

15 Music thread? OK.

Going to see Lettuce tonight at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley (downtown Seattle). Got a table in the front row. Dinner and a show. Seen them before. Funk/jazz/jam and fun.

28th anniversary gift to ourselves.

Posted by: Bea Arthur's Dick at September 19, 2026 07:48 PM (pE12i)

16 I saw "Secret Policemen's Ball" in the theatre back in the day.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 07:49 PM (kpS4V)

17 Are those Galois cigarettes?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 07:50 PM (zZu0s)

18 Is it going to be Rebel Rebel? Or Eye of the Tiger? Kane K prob not feeling much love In the Air Tonight.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 07:50 PM (ZdaMQ)

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Was that when Amnesty International was at least semi-sane or after they went into full-blown Jew hate?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 07:51 PM (eRlcH)

20 I didn't think Garret was as masculine as that. I thought for sure he shaved his legs.

Posted by: GWB at September 19, 2026 07:51 PM (kU0PQ)

21 And you're absolutely right about Hank Williams and Jambalaya.

Posted by: GWB at September 19, 2026 07:52 PM (kU0PQ)

22 What no Mandatory Maiden

Here you go"

https://tinyurl.com/yvscetr2

Posted by: Dandalo at September 19, 2026 07:53 PM (tmYdE)

23 That's not a Vespa.

Posted by: davidt at September 19, 2026 07:53 PM (Q+gd/)

24 Piper's comment on the Outfields 'Your love' has had the song stuck in my head off and on for the past week.

Oddly, the idea that the girl is older than HE is does not change the basic premise- he's looking to cheat on his girlfriend. Might explain it a bit more. She's older, she might know things.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 07:53 PM (zZu0s)

25 Evening all,

We have a launch tonight.

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 15-27
SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB, CA - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: September 19, 2026
Launch Time: 6:47 p.m. PDT (September 20, 0147 UTC, 03:47 CEST)

https://youtu.be/7pawLth_KIk

Posted by: Joyenz at September 19, 2026 07:53 PM (2F0/Y)

26 Jambalaya is just a fun song. Remember those?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 07:54 PM (zZu0s)

27 The alternative rock station I listen to has played Beasty Boys almost daily

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:56 PM (Ia/+0)

28 I watched the movie version of "Quadrophenia." I thought it was boring. I guess you had to be there.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 19, 2026 07:58 PM (CHHv1)

29
Going to see Lettuce tonight at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

Do they open for JJ Kale?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 07:58 PM (Cqx++)

30 Re: Bellamys. Remember when Ovation guitars looked to be the next big thing? Glen Campbell, Jim Croce, a bunch of others used them then they just kind of went away.
Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 07:42 PM (vTZFs)
Mrs. E has an Ovation. Maybe I can get her to start playing again while she recuperates from surgery.

Posted by: Eromero at September 19, 2026 07:59 PM (LHPAg)

31 Atta boy, Luther on Svengoolie.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 08:00 PM (Cqx++)

32 Are those Galois cigarettes?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 07:50 PM (zZu0s)

Galoise packs used to be blue. Turkish Exports and Craven A came in a red pack. ISTR Djarum being reddish brown.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 08:03 PM (rbvCR)

33 Mrs. Wrecks was discussing the lost joys of her childhood including fried bologna which caused me to remember this song.

https://tinyurl.com/3ppvc3fn

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 08:05 PM (ndZc7)

34 10 ... "But when I listen, I think, "What's the fuss?" or "This is terrible."

In my own neck of the woods, two are Wilhelm Fürtwangler and Maria Callas. But aficionados of other genres may have that same feeling about consensus greats. Any other examples?"

Callas' voice was expressive but I never cared for the tone. Her voice lacked the bell-like quality I expect for those arias. I don't tell people they are wrong about such things, I simply state my preferences. Since I don't really give a damn about their tastes beyond conversation, it's easy to walk away.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:06 PM (yTvNw)

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I don't tell people they are wrong about such things, I simply state my preferences. Since I don't really give a damn about their tastes beyond conversation, it's easy to walk away.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:06 PM (yTvNw)

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Unless you run into True Opera Fans, who will tear you to pieces.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 08:08 PM (eRlcH)

36 Atta boy, Luther on Svengoolie.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

I loved that movie as a kid.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 08:09 PM (ndZc7)

37 Movie choices tonight are "The Postman" and "The Ghost and Mr Chicken". Decisions decisions.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:10 PM (MWfyi)

38 Let us not forget that CBD, who is, perhaps, one of the most esteemed musicologists in the Solar System, said, "The Beach Boys are the World's Greatest Band!".

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 19, 2026 08:12 PM (0sNs1)

39 Garrett has the sturdy legs and manly devil-may-care attitude of a bull rider.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 07:46 PM

Shorts don't qualify as pants.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 19, 2026 08:13 PM (0sNs1)

40 The Postman Always Chickens Out. Twice.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 08:13 PM (Cqx++)

41 Are Crocs halal?

Posted by: This might be an important question at September 19, 2026 08:15 PM (xJMj/)

42
Shorts don't qualify as pants.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 19, 2026 08:13 PM (0sNs1)

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Outside participation in sports, men should not be seen in them in public.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 08:16 PM (eRlcH)

43 35 ... "Unless you run into True Opera Fans, who will tear you to pieces."

Hadrian,
That's the real reason for the Second Amendment. Forget the 'well regulated militia' and 'security of a free state'. It's protection from music fanatics.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:16 PM (yTvNw)

44 The Who are way overrated, not as much as U2, but up there.
KC’s voice is to clean for Jambalaya.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:17 PM (T8bqm)

45 And you're absolutely right about Hank Williams and Jambalaya.
Posted by: GWB at September 19, 2026 07:52 PM (kU0PQ)

You can always trust a jambalaya recipe from a man named Fats..

https://youtu.be/kb77JJ3t_-A

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (nbLIj)

46 I suppose I don't have to tell you people that you know nothing of music and the only music that doesn't suck is music I like.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (MWfyi)

47 I really enjoy The Lumineers.
And Mumford and Sons.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 08:24 PM (yEz+x)

48 suppose I don't have to tell you people that you know nothing of music and the only music that doesn't suck is music I like.
Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (MWfyi)
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This guy gets it. It's a shame our musical tastes inevitably won't align 100% and therefore he's an idiot.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:27 PM (kpS4V)

49 youtu.be/C5TaeDhPUQQ

youtu.be/hoDf3l2xZ9Y

Billy Squier

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 08:28 PM (cPl+1)

50 >>This guy gets it. It's a shame our musical tastes inevitably won't align 100% and therefore he's an idiot.

What's your position on men in shorts?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:28 PM (viF8m)

51 Is this the thread for Nickleback fans?

Posted by: First time poster at September 19, 2026 08:28 PM (xJMj/)

52

What a douchetard...

Posted by: Cyrious Memberdome at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (HIzTd)

53 Mrs. Wrecks was discussing the lost joys of her childhood including fried bologna which caused me to remember this song.

https://tinyurl.com/3ppvc3fn
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Guessed it before I clicked, but it was an easy guess. Gotta love Weird Al tunes.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (VHUov)

54 >>>Hank Williams Jambalaya (on the Bayou)

Great song. I love how he rhymes "My Yvonne" with "The Sweetest One".

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (syz1S)

55 7 This is Townsend's acoustic version of "Pinball Wizard,"

Am I the only one who finds that kind of weird?

Re: Bellamys. Remember when Ovation guitars looked to be the next big thing? Glen Campbell, Jim Croce, a bunch of others used them then they just kind of went away.
Posted by: Oddbob
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Pete plays acoustic a lot actually when he play solo. Only sometimes with the later version of the Who.

Part of it is his hearing issues (tinnitus), another part is he composes on the acoustic, not electric. Buried in the recording mix on studio albums, you will hear Pete strumming along on acoustic on a number of Who hits as well as playing lead.

Fwiw, Pinball is one of three Townsend songs he performed that night. Drowned and Won't get Fooled Again as a duet with another distinguished classical guitarist, John Williams.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (bk5GW)

56 It is 'settled science' (or should be) that 80 percent of all music ever composed peaked with J S Bach. Oh sure, the remaining 20 percent has its candles shining in the dark like Barber's Adagio, the second movement to Beethoven's 7th, Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts theme, and most of the soundtrack to the LOTR movies. And, of course, Bach the 18th century version of a string bass.

Some may disagree with this but they would be wrong. :-)

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (yTvNw)

57 The Lumineers are a fun little band. Can't remember quite how I discovered them, but picked up a few of their songs for recurring playlists.

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 08:31 PM (QVS9R)

58 On Jambayala, there is a hard R version of that song lyrics floating around. Hilarious if you ever heard it but yes. Hank did it best.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:32 PM (bk5GW)

59 And the backstory on Pete and his debut solo effort in public at the Secret Policeman's Ball video was that he downed a quart of brandy before going on and had been drinking earlier in the day. Can't remember if it was stage fright or not.

If you watch and listen carefully, they had to splice the Won't Get Fooled Again duet.

And the Amnesty of 1979 is not the Amnesty Intl of 2026--to the point that John Cleese has disowned them publicly on X for what they do now versus what they did do.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:34 PM (bk5GW)

60 What's your position on men in shorts?
Posted by: JackStraw

Only acceptable if they have a massive turgid wang hanging out of their fly...

Posted by: Peter Bootygig at September 19, 2026 08:34 PM (HIzTd)

61 The only female I can think of that would do justice to Jambalaya is Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has a Zydeco quality that suits the song.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:35 PM (yTvNw)

62 The Lumineers Flowers In Your Hair. Who? Never heard of them until...you know...I heard them!

I'd heard of them. But thought they were a one-hit wonder, with "Ho Hey," who just vanished.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 08:35 PM (VHUov)

63 48 suppose I don't have to tell you people that you know nothing of music and the only music that doesn't suck is music I like.
Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (MWfyi)
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This guy gets it. It's a shame our musical tastes inevitably won't align 100% and therefore he's an idiot.
Posted by: All Hail Eris
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Eh, looking for an argument online I guess.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:36 PM (bk5GW)

64 Lumineers are one of my favorites

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 08:37 PM (Ia/+0)

65 I wear pants all day at work no matter the weather. I don’t wear pants unless it really fucking cold and even then, I want my feet uncovered, like flip flops in February. Fuck pants. I wear pants to keep my job.
I never got The Who, strike me as sophomoric, worse than AC/DC

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:37 PM (T8bqm)

66 What's your position on men in shorts?
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:28 PM (viF8m)
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Acceptable if they're not Richard Simmons-style silk short shorts.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:38 PM (kpS4V)

67 Silversun Pickups probably my favorite.

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 08:38 PM (Ia/+0)

68 Eh, looking for an argument online I guess.
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:36 PM (bk5GW)
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We're clearly joking, Whig.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:39 PM (kpS4V)

69 But, don’t ask me. Armed Forces is a top 10 favorite and I think Dylan is a genius.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:39 PM (T8bqm)

70 61 The only female I can think of that would do justice to Jambalaya is Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has a Zydeco quality that suits the song.
Posted by: JTB

Lots of more zydeco bands that just don't get played much other than for aficionados and Jambayala is a standard for them.

Professor Longhair and his band do a standout version of it on Rock n' Roll Gumbo. You can find the clip on You Tube if you look.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:40 PM (bk5GW)

71 We're clearly joking, Whig.
Posted by: All Hail Eris
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Wasn't talking about you guys.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:41 PM (bk5GW)

72 the only music that doesn't suck is music I like.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (MWfyi)

Spoken like a true Moron!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2026 08:41 PM (yXbdD)

73 i'm going to keep ghosting that chicken

Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 08:42 PM (88C+u)

74 37 Movie choices tonight are "The Postman" and "The Ghost and Mr Chicken". Decisions decisions.
Posted by: fd
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"Atta Boy Luther!".

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:42 PM (bk5GW)

75 I got the jambalaya going with sausage, shrimp and chicken. Why settle for less?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 19, 2026 08:42 PM (5C90x)

76 Doing alright. Little driving on a Saturday night..

https://youtu.be/9SCzVEUlqqA

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 19, 2026 08:42 PM (nbLIj)

77 It's a shame our musical tastes inevitably won't align 100% and therefore he's an idiot.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:27 PM (kpS4V)

Hah!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2026 08:43 PM (yXbdD)

78 I like men in shorts. I like their muscly legs.

Since Dolly died, I've been listening to Dolly, Emmylou and Linda's music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptuTsp6QwKY

I bet Dolly liked men's legs, too.

Posted by: huerfano at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (2Xqig)

79 Obligatory

Rush sucks.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (yEz+x)

80 I want Lane Kiffin to get such a beating that Saban smiles.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (/Chlc)

81 "Eh, looking for an argument online I guess.
Posted by: whig"

Naw, just paraphrasing FZ. If it sounds good to you, it's good. If it doesn't, it sucks.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (MWfyi)

82 "Eh, looking for an argument online I guess.
Posted by: whig"

Naw, just paraphrasing FZ. If it sounds good to you, it's good. If it doesn't, it sucks.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (MWfyi)

83 Some of you might know I like Jerry Garcia. No really, it's true.

On of my favorite things he said when an interviewer asked him why Dead fans were so devoted.

"We're like licorice. Not everybody like licorice but the people who like licorice really like licorice."

Like what you like. Who gives a shit what anyone else thinks?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:47 PM (viF8m)

84 Happy Saturday!

Fronch toast
Fronch fries
Fronch music
. . . and Peru!

I like the Fronch band Phoenix and Daft Punk.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 08:48 PM (rOKnE)

85 We all have our guilty pleasures when it comes to music...(and movies...and books...)

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 19, 2026 08:48 PM (FZ29D)

86 Kiffin is an asswipe.

Hope Ole Miss pulls it out. Heh.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 08:48 PM (qZb7K)

87 Rush sucks.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (yEz+x)

I assume you mean the band and not the Limbaugh.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at September 19, 2026 08:49 PM (syz1S)

88 Hey Eris have you checked out ADP, the polka dot alien guys?

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:49 PM (MWfyi)

89 Pulls it out? I hope they poke it out his nose.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:50 PM (/Chlc)

90
Like what you like. Who gives a shit what anyone else thinks?
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:47 PM (viF8m)

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I pity you.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 08:50 PM (eRlcH)

91 17-0. So far so good.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 08:50 PM (qZb7K)

92 Jambalaya is fun

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 19, 2026 08:52 PM (aJQbY)

93 Was watching Pretty in Pink but I have to get ready for bed

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 08:52 PM (Ia/+0)

94 28 I watched the movie version of "Quadrophenia." I thought it was boring. I guess you had to be there.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
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It is a very British movie, same as foreign audiences not always getting American Graffiti.

And the Who is a very British band, note that they stayed in England (Moon lived on the West Coast for awhile in the mid seventies after his divorce) even when taxed to death.

So the Rock Opera double studio album that the movie was based upon was a guy having a total breakdown in his life to the extent he thinks about ending it all, and decides at the last minute when clinging to an ocean rock in a storm that love was what he should be seeking, not material things.

The movie had to tighten up the action and it helped make Sting a major celebrity because of it. The Who had little to do with the movie other than John Entwistle doing the sound track (and revising his bass lines from the original studio tapes).

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (bk5GW)

95 "It was terrible. It was terrible!"

"Oh no, he's gonna cry."

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (iIyc0)

96
The is a fun song from "K-On! The Movie!" currently streaming on Criterion.

The movie is about a Japanese high School girl rock group. They go to London for vacation and get to play their music at a small festival.

This is the song they play;

"Gohan Wa Okazu"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=B4mE6e2CUOU&list=RDEwe1C9GxkGQ

It's a silly song about rice but what I really like about it is that it totally captures the feel and sound of the early New Wave. Just a fun song that's fun to dance to.

Time to pogo on those arthritic knees y'all.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (iJfKG)

97 >>17-0. So far so good.

If this holds up on top of the Vanderbilt finish I might not completely give up on college football.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:54 PM (viF8m)

98 Naw, just paraphrasing FZ. If it sounds good to you, it's good. If it doesn't, it sucks.
Posted by: fd
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I learned to play music I loathed playing so I can kind of deal with anything musical once. Not my bag of tea, I won't take a second drink. Spent probably too much time in record stores during my yutehood.

And some bands that are great on recordings suck as live acts and some vice versa as well.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:56 PM (bk5GW)

99 I watched the movie version of "Quadrophenia." I thought it was boring. I guess you had to be there.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
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It is a very British movie, same as foreign audiences not always getting American Graffiti.

And the Who is a very British band, note that they stayed in England (Moon lived on the West Coast for awhile in the mid seventies after his divorce) even when taxed to death.

So the Rock Opera double studio album that the movie was based upon was a guy having a total breakdown in his life to the extent he thinks about ending it all, and decides at the last minute when clinging to an ocean rock in a storm that love was what he should be seeking, not material things.

The movie had to tighten up the action and it helped make Sting a major celebrity because of it. The Who had little to do with the movie other than John Entwistle doing the sound track (and revising his bass lines from the original studio tapes).
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (bk5GW)

The weak part of the movie was that for the most part it stripped out all of the albums music and just left the story.

I think most people were expecting something more like a rock musical

Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 08:56 PM (iJfKG)

100 Hey Eris have you checked out ADP, the polka dot alien guys?
Posted by: fd at September
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Whut? Please elaborate.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:57 PM (kpS4V)

101 At my prior job, always pants. Never knew what you were going to walk into and bruised legs are better than cut ones.

But at the current job, it's too damn hot. Safe enough, So I have been trying shorts. They are comfy.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 08:57 PM (zZu0s)

102
If this holds up on top of the Vanderbilt finish I might not completely give up on college football.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:54 PM (viF8m)

____________

What was that dumbcluck NC State QB thinking? If anything?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 08:57 PM (eRlcH)

103 87 Rush sucks.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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I find them pretty interesting as they tried to write beyond top 40 hits at the time. Don't listen to them all the time but went to a couple of their concerts at their prime and they gave great live shows.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:58 PM (bk5GW)

104 You'll love 'em or hate 'em. If you haven't see 'em:

Angine de Poitrine

youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi-9wS1so

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:58 PM (MWfyi)

105 I hope Portnoy had 10k on NC St to win.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:58 PM (T8bqm)

106 >>What was that dumbcluck NC State QB thinking? If anything?

One of the dumbest plays I've ever seen and I'm a Jets fan.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:59 PM (viF8m)

107 Whut? Please elaborate.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:57 PM (kpS4V)
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https://youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at September 19, 2026 08:59 PM (xJMj/)

108 He probably thought he could run out the clock obviating the ensuing free kick.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:00 PM (T8bqm)

109 >>17-0. So far so good.

My niece is there, sounds like the tailgating is insane!

Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 09:00 PM (rOKnE)

110 fd, I had to buy both their albums.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at September 19, 2026 09:00 PM (xJMj/)

111 AdP seems to have evangelists for fans.

They are getting as bad as Rush fan.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:00 PM (zZu0s)

112 Speaking of bands I didn't realize were still around, here's one I listened to 30-some years ago. I guess they got back together in 2018 after disbanding in 1998, and youtube didn't let me know until this week. Roy's still got a great voice.

Conception - Feather Moves
https://youtu.be/cNJqoU56hlM

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 09:01 PM (VHUov)

113 Happy Saturday!

Fronch toast
Fronch fries
Fronch music
. . . and Peru!

I like the Fronch band Phoenix and Daft Punk.
Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 08:48 PM (rOKnE)

Zero 7 was pretty great too.

They never put out a bad album.

I wonder what happened to them. Just they kinda vanished.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 09:01 PM (iJfKG)

114 I remember the "Secret Policeman's Other Ball." I guess that means it was the second benefit they did. It was in the early 80's and the thing that stuck out was Sting going solo for the first time in a live performance....and he did an accoustic solo version of "Roxanne." It was pretty damn good.

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 09:01 PM (dIske)

115 One of my all time favorite songs

https://tinyurl.com/3s5kshp3

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 09:02 PM (yEz+x)

116 Definitely garrett because those are Marlboros

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:03 PM (RIvkX)

117 The weak part of the movie was that for the most part it stripped out all of the albums music and just left the story.

I think most people were expecting something more like a rock musical
Posted by: naturalfake
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The only way that would happen if Pete did it and he did it only once for Tommy and hated the whole process working with Ken Russell. It wasn't Ken particularly, it was the exhausting effort to twiddle and supervise all the musical talent.

Quadrophenia album was kind of a difficult period as the Who's studio, Ramport was not finished at the time and some of the recordings had a mobile studio truck outside doing the recordings. Lots of legal issues between band management, the band members themselves, and Pete trying to do essentially a solo album with his bandmates doing their parts. I suspect Pete was not interested six years later in doing that all over again like Tommy.

They revived Quadrophenia as a ballet over there which seems to be odd but probably better than a lot of dredged up crap on stage.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:03 PM (bk5GW)

118 That’s saying something, JS. I have had to watch the Jets most of my life.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:03 PM (T8bqm)

119 >>Zero 7 was pretty great too.

Huh, not familiar with them - thanks!

Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 09:04 PM (rOKnE)

120 At the risk of tipping off my age, I remember this from high school. But that's not what is important...it's the hair and the mustache!
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You youngsters probably mistake this for "porn stache."

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:04 PM (RIvkX)

121 114 I remember the "Secret Policeman's Other Ball." I guess that means it was the second benefit they did. It was in the early 80's and the thing that stuck out was Sting going solo for the first time in a live performance....and he did an accoustic solo version of "Roxanne." It was pretty damn good.
Posted by: Orson

Not all are on the album but here is the list

Pinball Wizard - Pete Townshend
Farther Up The Road - Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck
Roxanne - Sting
In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins
Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush
Imagine - Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins
On The Turning Away - David Gilmour
Amnesty - Dave Stewart
I Don't Like Mondays - Bob Geldof
Cause We've Ended As Lovers - Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck
Message In A Bottle - Sting
Won't Get Fooled Again - Pete Townshend & John Williams
Biko - Peter Gabriel
I Shall Be Released - The Secret Police

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:06 PM (bk5GW)

122 'In the Air Tonight' solo with Phil Collins is an interesting take absent the crushing drum entrance in the hit version.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:07 PM (bk5GW)

123 Conception - Feather Moves
https://youtu.be/cNJqoU56hlM
Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 09:01 PM (VHUov)

Huh. Kind of makes one think of a James Bond movie song to play during the credits.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (zZu0s)

124 "Gohan Wa Okazu"

It's a silly song about rice but what I really like about it is that it totally captures the feel and sound of the early New Wave. Just a fun song that's fun to dance to.

Time to pogo on those arthritic knees y'all.
Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (iJfKG)

Ok, I can get little Buggles vibe out of it...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (nbLIj)

125 Rush sucks.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (yEz+x)

Fine. Whatever.

I love Rush. They are having a blast touring with Anika on the drums. Been a fan since I was 14.

So. there it is.

I also like pineapple on pizza.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (0aYVJ)

126 >>One of my all time favorite songs

Do you know who played steel guitar with CSN on that song on the Deja Vu album?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (viF8m)

127 RUSH!!

youtu.be/O9GPbnKmvrI

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (cPl+1)

128 "fd, I had to buy both their albums.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper"

Cool. I like it so most people probably think it sucks.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (MWfyi)

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