Kevin

" Those Were The Days" - Mary Hopkin Haunting melody with sing/hum along lyrics that I recall leaving me feeling sadly sentimental -- even as a kid ! Rarely gets alot of airplay on radio as well, which makes it a real treat. I like to go into a daydream of a dark, musty, Parisian tavern full of world-weary patrons while listening. :guitar:

One of the great aspects of DVD are the bonus materials that many of them offer such as; interviews, deleted scenes, 'making of' features, commentaries,etc.Some are packed with them while others are few or non-existant. With the holiday season coming (and Boxing Day/ New Year Sales) , does anyone have some suggestions of DVDs which they recommend,or equally helpful not recommend, based on the bonus features ? Good: Pirates of the Carribean Many of the classic Universal horrors Chicago Poor / disappointing: The Pink Panther boxed set

"Rock You Tonight"- Firehouse

Doesn't this post clearly belong in 'questions and answers' ? ::

:: Whew ! Kudos on your thread's title for shock value ! Didn't know what to expect in here...

Oh, you're all sadly misinformed. Most sources agree that it was Raymond of Toulon (1173 - 1224). Though his debut performances were unheralded, most reviews agree that his concert in support of the Third Crusade (1198) was "simply sublime, a real tour de force; who wouldn't want a go at the heathen after a show like that ? Hold me back cardinal, I may just have to bang my head" (Innocent III, Pope) .

" Purple People Eater" -- Sheb Wooley ; and to think Prince wasn't even around to inspire it ! :

That title kills me, Jr. I think you mentioned this before in another thread, as well. What's it about ? :: ::

Noted, Ea, but just commenting as presented-- as requested .

This guy just dosen't get enough respect in any quarter ! If You Could Read My Mind -- Gordon Lightfoot

Pass -- but feel free to comment on this, or the previous song, or both! :: Der Kommisar -- Falco

One of those songs which I used to like, but after living in Asia for long enough (where they view simple, melodic western tunes as god-like---don't get me started on the Beatles!) , find a forced, streched grin on my face when played. Stand and Deliver -- Adam and the Ants

Used to get pumped for hockey games with this along with AC/DC on a compilation tape: never mind the lyrics, let's kick ass ! Depeche Mode -- Behind the Wheel : guitar:

I really like the first verse, but I think you're running into trouble in your second,for both rhythm and melody... unless you have them worked out. :: :guitar:

Welcome, Nickolina- Maria,-- Nicky( ?), Though, from the sounds of it... do you really want to get into this mess? (Message to all-- she's been properly warned). Welcome and enjoy -- these are good people who, generally , won't ride you too hard. Regards, Kevin

Having just watched this video again, I'd like to recant my earlier statement ( that'll teach me for basing opinions on recollection rather than a recent viewing). The Who were very good ! I guess I had in mind the stadium-rock sound systems which were to follow( !?) Anyway, this video is a gem if you haven't seen it yet, rent or buy it ! Historically, it is important as it will really give you a glimpse of very late (December) 1968 if you're at all interested. For Beatles fans there is a disgruntled, isolated John Lennon,( one can sense) already wanting to get away from the Beatles, thus nullifying any media-generated speculation/ rivalries, etc. with other groups -- namely the Stones ( though what Paul thought at this time is anyone's guess !) Taj Mahal --totally forgot their name, though not their perfomance. What became of them--damn good, though. If you like the Stones, and not just a little, get this video. I can only describe the performances as PURE. I was blown away by 'Jumping Jack Flash', ' Parachute Woman'.... hell, all of them ! BTW: I read that the BBC, who put out the cash for this production, shelved it due to 'offensive content and/ or wording' . Little did they know that the times were' a changin'...."It's Monty Phython's Flying Circussssssss."

Recently I've started collecting B movies as it has occurred to me that the big hits are often easily available for rental ( though some B's are there also), or are / will be appearing on your cable movie channels,etc.eventually. However, just like the secluded stacks of a library, there are a number of gems out there ( for better or worse) that I get a real kick out of -- especially some of the titles/ acting/ artwork on the covers. Priceless ! Any favorites out there ? For starters: "1,000,000 Years B.C" - Raquel Welch " Barbarella" - Jane Fonda " Frankenstein Must Die ! " - Peter Cushing " The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" - ? " Plan 9 From Outer Space " - Bela Lugosi

Scott, glad it lived up to your expectations and investment! Now, can I interest you in a collection of undecipherible and RAW Stones outtakes and other assorted studio 'gems' ? ::

Since the album came out ~1981, it couldn' t be the Fiat version, which has been mentioned as having come out in 1995. As for which version of Ferrari... your guess is as good as anyones---maybe try a Rush fansite for details. :guitar:

Without wanting to get back to the' bad old days' of Stones infighting, anyone else out there who would like to see Keith put The Expensive Winos back together for an album or short tour ? Heck, Charlie Watts is allowed to do whatever he likes (and should be).

This has been one of the most involved discussions of music ( mostly on topic) that I've seen in my short time at Songfacts ! Well done, all, -- here's hoping for many more . :guitar:

Edna,... you...you used the quote function ! Well done !

Loved some of those movies, PF. Especially: "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"-- Angela Lansbury "Blackbeard's Ghost "-- Peter Ustinov/ Dean Jones The animated "Robin Hood"/ "The Sword in the Stone"/" The Aristocats" Any of the Davey Crockett series ( or was it Daniel Boone ?) "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" -- James Mason/ Kirk Douglas I do recall groaning , though, when it was one of those animal adventures , quasi- documentaries ! As a side note, anyone remember those little booklets with the 45 RPM record based on Disney stories/movies ? :: P.S Muzik :" I'm the king of the swingers, the jungle V.I.P., I've reached the top, and had to stop..and that's what's bothering me ..." Weren't some of these songs written by Hoagy Carmicheal ?

Owned an orange ' 96 Fiat Barcetta for a while... cute, but no guts (1.789 litre). Terribly light in the back end and slipped alot---hence, I USED to own one . Great little looker though ,and you won't run into too many others on the road. Wouldn't get another anytime soon.

Wow ! :: It's really surprising to hear another connection to add to the many that surrounded that incident and group of people.