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Fine, Aged, Tasty Seventies Cheese (Split from Three-Vocalist Island)

Edgy MD Apr 09 2015 06:28 PM

RealityChuck wrote: "Joy to the World," OTOH, was one of the worst songs of the 70s. That's, like, not even possible. Gimme 60 minutes, and I'll come up with 100 indisputably worse traxx from the 70s.

d'Kong76 Apr 10 2015 11:02 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Edgy MD wrote: RealityChuck wrote: "Joy to the World," OTOH, was one of the worst songs of the 70s. That's, like, not even possible. Gimme 60 minutes, and I'll come up with 100 indisputably worse traxx from the 70s. ¡¿Can your post your top ten to wet our whistles?! Actually... a thread for worst traxx of each decade might be fun.

Mets Guy in Michigan Apr 10 2015 11:43 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

d'Kong76 wrote: "Joy to the World," OTOH, was one of the worst songs of the 70s. That's, like, not even possible. Gimme 60 minutes, and I'll come up with 100 indisputably worse traxx from the 70s. ¡¿Can your post your top ten to wet our whistles?! Actually... a thread for worst traxx of each decade might be fun. Sadly, fish in a barrel for the 1970s: 1) Billy, Don't Be a Hero 2) Playground in my Mind 3) Run, Joey, Run 4) Convoy 5) Kung Fu Fighting 6) Seasons in the Sun 7) Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves (Heck, Cher was a disaster with stuff like "Half Breed") 8) Honey 9) Funky Town 10) The Night Chicago Died

themetfairy Apr 10 2015 11:45 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

cooby wrote: I just loved Three Dog Night. I used to have a tape called "Golden Biscuits" I wonder if you can still buy it. It's not cheap, but it's available.

Edgy MD Apr 10 2015 11:47 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

I'll give you eleven. Top Eleven Whistle Whetters 11. "Don't Worry, Be Happy" 10. "Patience" 9. "Centerfold" 8. "Two of Us" 7. "Jungle Love" 6. "Games Without Frontiers 5. "Theme from The Courtship of Eddie's Father" 4. "Jealous Guy" 3. "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" 2. "Colonel Bogey" 1. "Theme from The Andy Griffith Show"

Mets Guy in Michigan Apr 10 2015 11:49 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Edgy MD wrote: I'll give you eleven. Top Eleven Whistle Whetters 11. "Don't Worry, Be Happy" 10. "Patience" 9. "Centerfold" 8. "Two of Us" 7. "Jungle Love" 6. "Games Without Frontiers 5. "Theme from The Courtship of Eddie's Father" 4. "Jealous Guy" 3. "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" 2. "Colonel Bogey" 1. "Theme from The Andy Griffith Show" Billy Joel's "The Stranger" is a great whistle tune!

Edgy MD Apr 10 2015 11:51 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Mine goes to 11.

d'Kong76 Apr 10 2015 11:59 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Wow, no Hootie and the Blowfish songs! I'll have to google 2-3 of those. Was Andy's theme a radio song, don't remember?

cooby Apr 10 2015 12:06 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Hmm I liked Jealous Guy

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2015 12:07 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Edge is making a list of songs with whistling in them. MGIMs list is of bad 1970s tunes, but contains some songs that decidedly don't suck leading with Kung Fu Fighting. Hell, that might be one of the best 1970s songs. Them cats were fast as lightning! Great cover here: [youtube:2oau8zvl]rj2b-8yHk0c[/youtube:2oau8zvl]

cooby Apr 10 2015 12:11 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Then he forgot "Goodtime Charlies' Got the Blues" a great whistling song!

Edgy MD Apr 10 2015 12:13 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

I'm only one man. Robyn Hitchcock reminds us that "KFF" is also a good whistler.

d'Kong76 Apr 10 2015 12:13 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

I missed MGiM's list when the thread page flipped, will have to go back to that later when I can. Some of those songs don't suck.

Edgy MD Apr 10 2015 12:20 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

cooby wrote: Hmm I liked Jealous Guy Indeed. Who doesn't? All the more poignant when considering the memoirs of the now-late Cynthia Lennon include the notable account of John hitting her once and only once, when his characteristic jealousy was aroused seeing her dance with another man — an incident not only seemingly referenced in "Jealous Guy," but in "Run for Your Life" and "Getting Better" (despite the last being mostly written and sung by Paul).

sharpie Apr 10 2015 12:47 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Probably half of Andrew Byrd's songs involve whistling. "59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" features either Art or Paul doin' the whistle. I suspect it is Paul since he also whistles on "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard."

Zvon Apr 10 2015 03:54 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Sadly, fish in a barrel for the 1970s: 1) Billy, Don't Be a Hero 2) Playground in my Mind 3) Run, Joey, Run 4) Convoy 5) Kung Fu Fighting 6) Seasons in the Sun 7) Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves (Heck, Cher was a disaster with stuff like "Half Breed") 8) Honey 9) Funky Town 10) The Night Chicago Died John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Edge is making a list of songs with whistling in them. MGIMs list is of bad 1970s tunes, but contains some songs that decidedly don't suck leading with Kung Fu Fighting. Hell, that might be one of the best 1970s songs. I dunno about Kung Fu Fighting, I'd keep that on the list. But I loved The Night Chicago Died. Na-na-na-na-na-nanana. For some reason I can't even explain, I found Gypsies Tramps & Thieves appealing. And Honey...my folks were big Bobby Goldsboro fans and that song strikes a nostalgic chord. It was a song that every time you heard it, that last verse would get ya choked up. It was sugar sweet but not like Seasons in the Sun, where the first time you hear it, you listen to the words and think what a sweet song. And then the second time you hear it your like ENOUGH ALREADY! For 3DN. You people know I'm a Nilsson nut. But I'd prefer ONE by Harry himself. Shambala was such a polished song. All of their stuff, tight. How can you hear Joy To The World (or any of these really, they all got MAJOR airplay) & not be reminded of those times (us who are older). Just An Old Fashioned Love Song was played until it really was just an old fashioned love song. It sounded like thick syrup. Tasted good at first though. Lots of memories with these songs. Especially the three before JoyTTW. Easy To Be Hard, Eli's Coming, & Mama Told Me Not To Come. I went with Mama Told Me Not To Come because I enjoyed that trippy dream sequence it created. And I wasn't so old at the time that my mama wasn't telling me not to go to certain places.

Mets Guy in Michigan Apr 10 2015 08:18 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Sadly, fish in a barrel for the 1970s: 1) Billy, Don't Be a Hero 2) Playground in my Mind 3) Run, Joey, Run 4) Convoy 5) Kung Fu Fighting 6) Seasons in the Sun 7) Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves (Heck, Cher was a disaster with stuff like "Half Breed") 8) Honey 9) Funky Town 10) The Night Chicago Died John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Edge is making a list of songs with whistling in them. MGIMs list is of bad 1970s tunes, but contains some songs that decidedly don't suck leading with Kung Fu Fighting. Hell, that might be one of the best 1970s songs. I dunno about Kung Fu Fighting, I'd keep that on the list. But I loved The Night Chicago Died. Na-na-na-na-na-nanana. For some reason I can't even explain, I found Gypsies Tramps & Thieves appealing. And Honey...my folks were big Bobby Goldsboro fans and that song strikes a nostalgic chord. It was a song that every time you heard it, that last verse would get ya choked up. It was sugar sweet but not like Seasons in the Sun, where the first time you hear it, you listen to the words and think what a sweet song. And then the second time you hear it your like ENOUGH ALREADY! We used to love "Night Chicago Died" when we were kids. I fondly remember one afternoon when we took the little record player in the carport and just kept letting the song play and play and play and play over and over while we played with our new Evel Kenviel action figures and the sweet motorcyles they came with! I played it recently -- on a trip to Chicago, of course -- and ... it's awful! Bad in a good kind of way.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 10 2015 10:39 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Oh, "Funky Town" is fucking great, you squares. I can't believe it, but over "One" (I like their version, really) and "Eli's Coming," my vote's going to "Shambala. "

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 10 2015 10:50 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

sharpie wrote: Probably half of Andrew Byrd's songs involve whistling. "59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" features either Art or Paul doin' the whistle. I suspect it is Paul since he also whistles on "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard." More notable modernish whistlers: "Pumped Up Kicks," Foster the People "Young Folks," Peter Bjorn and John "Tighten Up," Black Keys "The Walker," Fitz and the Tantrums More oldish whistlers: "Twisted Nerve," Bernard Herrmann (ie, that "Kill Bill" song) "Rockin' Robin, " Bobby Day "Walk Like An Egyptian, " The Bangles "Wind of Change," The Scorpions "Sukiyaki," Ryo something or other

Edgy MD Apr 11 2015 12:53 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Excellent work there. "Sukiyaki." Nicely done. But I think I get beaucoups points for coming up with "Colonel Bogey."

Vic Sage Apr 16 2015 02:32 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Mets Guy in Michigan wrote: "Joy to the World," OTOH, was one of the worst songs of the 70s. That's, like, not even possible. Gimme 60 minutes, and I'll come up with 100 indisputably worse traxx from the 70s. ¡¿Can your post your top ten to wet our whistles?! Actually... a thread for worst traxx of each decade might be fun. Sadly, fish in a barrel for the 1970s: 1) Billy, Don't Be a Hero 2) Playground in my Mind 3) Run, Joey, Run 4) Convoy 5) Kung Fu Fighting 6) Seasons in the Sun 7) Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves (Heck, Cher was a disaster with stuff like "Half Breed") 8) Honey 9) Funky Town 10) The Night Chicago Died Actually, i liked every one of those songs growing up. yes, they sucked, but they sucked for ME. and i vote for EASY TO BE HARD, for its musical theater roots.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 16 2015 07:59 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

We was heading for bear on I-1-oh 'bout a mile out of Shakeytown I said, 'Big Ben, this here's the Rubber Duck, and I'm about to put the hammer down'

Edgy MD Apr 17 2015 06:13 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Every time I see a police helicopter overhead, I think, "They even have a bear in the air." Every time I get to drive through an unattended toll booth that isn't collecting, I think, "So I crashed that gate doin' 98. I said 'Let them truckers roll, 10-4 now.'" If you don't like "Convoy," then what can you like?

Mets Guy in Michigan Apr 17 2015 07:42 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Edgy MD wrote: Every time I see a police helicopter overhead, I think, "They even have a bear in the air." Every time I get to drive through an unattended toll booth that isn't collecting, I think, "So I crashed that gate doin' 98. I said 'Let them truckers roll, 10-4 now.'" If you don't like "Convoy," then what can you like? But what was the point of the convoy? Where were they going? What would they do once they got there? Did they all pull off to get gas together, or did someone have to break out then rejoin the convoy? There's just so much we don't know.

Frayed Knot Apr 17 2015 07:45 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

As far as I know there were no laws against CB'ing while driving at the time, yet I wonder how many accidents and deaths were caused by such irresponsible actions?

Edgy MD Apr 17 2015 08:02 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Mets Guy in Michigan wrote: But what was the point of the convoy? You might as well ask why Little Willie won't go home.

Edgy MD Apr 17 2015 08:12 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

A Kenworth sporting some sweet five-inch duel ariel exhaust stacks each wrapped in a heat shield/muffler apparatus. [fimg=250:zyyi1fkn]http://www.fleetequipmentmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/W900Llrjpg_00000024496.jpg[/fimg:zyyi1fkn] "Cab-Over" (meaning, the cab sits over the engine): [fimg=250:zyyi1fkn]http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/9791595df550b34fbf86814a0f24e9ae14d0521.pjpg[/fimg:zyyi1fkn]

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 17 2015 08:14 AM Korny 70s Klassiks (Split fr Three-Vocalist Island)

Mets Guy in Michigan wrote: But what was the point of the convoy? To rock through the night. Where were they going? Across the USA. Specifically, the Rubber Duck goes from near San Francisco to Tulsa, to Chicago, then to the Jersey Shore. What would they do once they got there? They turn back. "Catch you on the flip-flop." Did they all pull off to get gas together, or did someone have to break out then rejoin the convoy? Not sure about that. There's just so much we don't know. What do you need to know? They started June 6 with three trucks. They were good-natured rebels but workingmen, unwilling to give into the men who'd make them do their jobs a particular way (they tore up their "swindle sheet" marching orders) and of course didn't give in to no state troopers, speed-limits or the federal government.

Edgy MD Apr 17 2015 08:20 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Couldn't find a Jimmy (GMC truck) hauling logs, but here's one made to do just that with a built in log-loader! [fimg=250:3hggjm8e]http://www.pickardfarm.com/images/1988-GMC-5-Star-General-120C-log-Loader-Tri-Axle-Log-Truck/1988-GMC-5-Star-General-Tri-Axle-Front.jpg[/fimg:3hggjm8e] And lastly, here's a chartreuse microbus: [fimg=250:3hggjm8e]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8186392689_d92a4e5fc8_c.jpg[/fimg:3hggjm8e] And the hippies: [fimg=250:3hggjm8e]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-esxN-ny4FeY/UhQTXL5FJ_I/AAAAAAAAI4o/Ia1b-Gx8MIk/s1600/hippies+including+mark+and+mary+theresa.jpg[/fimg:3hggjm8e]

Mets Guy in Michigan Apr 17 2015 10:12 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

I've learned so much today. I'm not sure if it's good or bad that they bypassed Michigan en route from Chicago to Jersey. This is a challenge presented by being a peninsula (Two of them actually.) We do have a lot of trucks. Perhaps they joined the convoy on I-80 near Toldeo. We do have a similar event in Detroit each year, but with cars. It's called the Metro Cruise, and old guys drive their souped-up cars very slowly through a main drag in Detroit. It's like a parade without the Mummers or the Shriners.

Mets – Willets Point Apr 17 2015 10:26 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Popped into this thread to see what Three Dog Night discussion was going and I see that the conversation has been driven way off course . I'm not at all familiar with this song. I thought convoys helped truckers save on fuel by drafting off one another.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 17 2015 10:43 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

I think the Jimmy was hauling hogs. Pig Pen was driving that truck. Rubber Duck had the logs in the Kenwrth. A third trucker, who could be "Sodbuster" was in the cabover Peterbuilt "With the reefer on" I thought was a drug reference but apparently it's means it's a refrigerated trailer. We can assume he's hauling fresh fruit or frozen spinach or something.

Mets Guy in Michigan Apr 17 2015 10:45 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 17 2015 10:46 AM

Mets – Willets Point wrote: Popped into this thread to see what Three Dog Night discussion was going and I see that the conversation has been driven way off course . I'm not at all familiar with this song. I thought convoys helped truckers save on fuel by drafting off one another. You've never heard of "Convoy?" It went No. 1 in 1975. Fun fact: It was co-written by Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller fame. There might been a bad movie based on the song. We should have a whole thread deconstructing bad songs.

Frayed Knot Apr 17 2015 10:45 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Mets – Willets Point wrote: I'm not at all familiar with this song. I thought convoys helped truckers save on fuel by drafting off one another. 1970s era novelty hit which both reflected, and also spurred, the CB radio craze. [youtube]wwaygKjs2fI[/youtube]

Edgy MD Apr 17 2015 10:46 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

It does that, but the song makes clear that pooling their resources and increasing their numbers for protection against smokies was key. Plus, holy shit, a movie with Burt Young and Earnest Borgnine?! That's a lot of shlumpy! [fimg=400]http://oi59.tinypic.com/2ebspdl.jpg[/fimg]

d'Kong76 Apr 17 2015 10:51 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Sadly, fish in a barrel for the 1970s: 1) Billy, Don't Be a Hero 2) Playground in my Mind 3) Run, Joey, Run 4) Convoy 5) Kung Fu Fighting 6) Seasons in the Sun 7) Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves (Heck, Cher was a disaster with stuff like "Half Breed") 8) Honey 9) Funky Town 10) The Night Chicago Died I forgot to go back to this... Playground and Run are pretty bad, but the rest are day camp pool classics to me. [youtube]j3VN54M1OXA[/youtube] Funny thing is, unless you are a homosexual, you don't call people on CB's good buddy any more.

Mets – Willets Point Apr 17 2015 03:40 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Frayed Knot wrote: Mets – Willets Point wrote: I'm not at all familiar with this song. I thought convoys helped truckers save on fuel by drafting off one another. 1970s era novelty hit which both reflected, and also spurred, the CB radio craze. [youtube]wwaygKjs2fI[/youtube] Fascinating. I knew the song existed, but somehow never heard it before. Reminds me of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" minus the exciting fiddle bits.

d'Kong76 Apr 17 2015 07:28 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Feeling a little invisible here...

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 17 2015 08:46 PM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

Mets – Willets Point wrote: Mets – Willets Point wrote: I'm not at all familiar with this song. I thought convoys helped truckers save on fuel by drafting off one another. 1970s era novelty hit which both reflected, and also spurred, the CB radio craze. [youtube]wwaygKjs2fI[/youtube] Fascinating. I knew the song existed, but somehow never heard it before. Reminds me of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" minus the exciting fiddle bits. I can't beleive there are people who don;t know Convoy exists. I had the single on MGM Records. When I first heard it I thought it was a song about hunting bears. I later learned that CW McCall was a nom de plume for the artist who IRL was an advertising exec who dabbled in country music & comedy behind a "character" named CW McCall, and that my dad owned one of his albums. I used to laff at this one: [youtube]UjeTq2fShRc[/youtube]

cooby Apr 18 2015 06:18 AM Re: Stranded on a Three Vocalist Island

I swear they played it every half hour on both of our local stations. Ugh! And since Farmer Bubba worked at one of them, I'll bet he was one of the culprits!

RealityChuck Apr 18 2015 08:41 PM Re: Fine, Aged, Tasty Seventies Cheese (Split from Three-Voc

OK, maybe I used a little hyperbole, but it's definitely in the top ten. 1. Coward of the County (Appalling on all levels -- even country fans hated it). [youtube:y5d0zv7b]P4ZSds0GT64[/youtube:y5d0zv7b] 2. Nixon's the One [youtube:y5d0zv7b]MtCeBws4jpA[/youtube:y5d0zv7b] 3. Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep [youtube:y5d0zv7b]HSNSTerj2Kc[/youtube:y5d0zv7b] 4. Kung Fu Fighting 5. It Never Rains in California 6. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (the low point of Elton John's career, with Bernie Taupin phoning in the lyrics) 7. The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA 8. Joy to the World 9. Walking in the Rain with the One I Love (for purely personal reasons; the guy across the hall put this on his record player on repeat, left and locked the door, and it ran all night) [youtube:y5d0zv7b]TamdHlPm_IA[/youtube:y5d0zv7b] 10. My Love (Paul McCartney at his worst)

Edgy MD Apr 19 2015 12:46 PM Re: Fine, Aged, Tasty Seventies Cheese (Split from Three-Voc

I got love for at least half of those songs.