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Thanks for the link Edna. The more I find out about Pomus and Schuman, the more I am fascinated by their careers. Very interesting stuff indeed.

Thanks for the link Edna. The more I find out about Pomus and Schuman, the more I am fascinated by their careers. Very interesting stuff indeed.

I have to agree with Johnnyguitar on this one and believe it or not I'm a drummer. I've just never cared much for guys playing a bunch of notes that are frequently unrelated to the song. I'd much rather hear a drummer who can make the band groove and adds occasional tasteful fill ins or short breaks.

I can't believe nobody voted for "The No No Song" by Ringo!

Over the years I've heard of Doc Pomus as a prolific songwriter in the "Tin Pan Alley" tradition but never knew much about him. Recently I've become a little more acquainted with some of his music. For those who may need a little memory jog some of his songs include: This Magic Moment, Can't Get Used to Losing You, Viva Las Vegas, and Turn Me Loose as well as many film and TV songs. Just curious if any of you have interesting Doc annecdotes or maybe just a favorite song? It seems to me he's a very overlooked but important contributor to popular American music in the later half of the 20th century.

Some buddies of mine tell the story of a local band who had a fan requesting them to play "Slow Motion Walter". It took a while to figure out she wanted to hear "Smoke On The Water". The band thought it was so funny they changed the band name to Slow Motion Walter.

Astrud Gilberto - A lot of the early recordings especially with Stan Getz and hubby, Joao Gilberto Steve Goodman - The Dutchman

Well, I'm another one checking this thread late and agree with an awful lot of the choices. When I saw the thread title I was getting ready to put on a flame retardant suit and throw some of my choices in. First of all Ron Jon is right on the money regarding the Beatles and it's hard for me to understand how anyone could dismiss the impact of their music. A lot's already been posted about that so time to move on. I really agree with some of the bands listed like Greenday, Nirvana, Nickelback,Lynnrd Skynnrd, Led Zeppelin, etc. Here's one I haven't seen mentioned yet. It's difficult for me to post this one because I DO like this band. I think the Grateful Dead is a way overrated band. Yes, they had some neat tunes and kind of a unique blend of folky/rock/blues influences. They did provide a soundtrack to the 60's psychedelic era. The fact that they kept it going for so long is a testament to longevity. However, I think over the years the "hype" of being into the Dead and the associated scene overtook the actual significance of the band. Frankly some of the long meandering jams are pretty boring. Without some chemical fortification I find that stuff to be pretty unmusical and I haven't done that in over twenty years. Are they rock icons? Absolutely, but overrated musically.

Another good one just came to mind. Electric Flag. Killing Floor and Groovin' Is Easy were a couple favorites of me and my buddies at the time.

"Wet Dream" by Kip Adotta was pretty funny. Not what you think.

Point taken and actually the Moody Blues is probably a pretty good example since they recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra. I was thinking in terms of 10 studio guys who play orchestral instruments not really following the original posters intent. Thanks for bringing me down to earth.

Black Orpheus - where Brazilian Jazz starts The Seahawk - my favorite by Eric Korngold A Hard Days Night - some rock guys from England Apocolypse Now - Top Hat - Irving Berlin plus Fred & Ginger got to love it Wizard of Oz West Side Story Almost any film Mancini wrote for

I have a cd called "Screamers" it's a collection of circus music by the Eastman Wind Ensemble. Is that weird enough?

Thanks Laurie, it just has a great feel and the bridge is classic Beatles form going from a major key to minor. Nice little guitar solo too.

Layla & Thorn Tree In the Garden - Derek & the Dominoes

This Boy (vocal version) And Your Bird Can Sing If I Needed Someone

Interestingly the guys in Chicago said that they were inspired by the Buckinghams who were another Chicago area group as were the Ides of March, New Colony Six, Chase, and Rotary Connection who all used horns in their recordings. I suspect the heavy influence of soul, blues, and jazz in the Chicago music scene all helped to contribute to the horn sound that these groups adopted. Even though I'm Chicago born I have to give props to the hardest hitting horn band ever Tower of Power especially on "What Is Hip". Also not mentioned yet was Cold Blood with the great Lydia Pence shoutin it out.

Screaming Jay Hawkins Yoko Ono (did more screaming than Paul & John put together)

"In the Stone" by Earth Wind & Fire It's almost more of a fanfare than a typical intro

Agree with a lot of the ones already listed but my mind strayed into the surf tunes especially: Wipeout - The Surfaris Walk Don't Run - The Ventures Perfidia - The Ventures Pacifica - Los Lobotomys Just about anything by Dick Dale & the Deltones

Let It Roll was probably the perfect album for the band to come back with. It had enough of the old Little Feat feel to interest the old fans and fresh enough to bring new people to the band. It's an exceptionaly well produced album and has a great mix of tunes. Thanks for reminding me.

I don't think orchestral backing to a pop/rock tune is in the spirit of the original post. I sort of like the Corky Siegal Chamber Blues recordings. It's an interesting and fresh approach to two very old and established musical genres.

Guitar intro on If I Needed Someone - Harrison/Beatles, which reminds me Mr. Tambourine Man McGuinn/Byrds

Alan, can't give you anything on those specific tunes but here's a great resource for short stories etc. Get the book "Jazz Annecdotes" by Bill Crow. It's published by Oxford Press and is a wonderful collection of short stories, jokes, and wacky incidents in the lives of many jazz figures.

My Little Bimbo Down On a Bamboo Isle - Walter Donaldson Let's Misbehave - Cole Porter Huggin' & A-Chalkin - Goell & Hayes Everything Is Peaches Down In Georgia - Ager, Clark, & Meyer Kickin' The Gong Around - Calloway (also fits in drug tunes category) You're Not the Only Oyster In the Stew - Burke & Spins What's the Use of Getting Sober? Meyers At The Devils Ball - Irving Berlin Save the Bones for Henry Jones - Barker At the Codfish Ball - Mitchell & Pollack Egyptian Ella - Unknown That's My Weakness Now - Green & Stept Just a few favorites from my collection of Tin Pan Alley tunes. Most of these are from the 20's and 30's when novelty tunes were a staple of the songwriters arsenal. Look on the back of most any old sheet music and they'll have a few bars of other tunes they're pitching. Almost always find one or two novelty tunes.