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dlemond · 09-01-2004, 12:27 PM

For the classic rock fans only-

Name a classic rock song (by an artist you like) that you never really thought was great- or even liked that much.

I can name one song off the top of my head-

"Cocaine" by Eric Clapton
I don't see anything great about that song.

From the same album (Slowhand), I think that "The Core" is a much better tune.

Penny Lane · 09-01-2004, 12:32 PM

I Am The Walrus and Blue Jay Way by The Beatles

AKA · 09-01-2004, 12:34 PM

Great thread, DLemond.

There are so many, but if I had to pick one, it would definitely be "That Smell" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

I must say that the advent of the "classic rock" radio format in the mid-'80s(?) really killed some songs' effectiveness, as they're spun ad nauseum by certain stations.

Some classic rock stations have playlists that don't exceed 100 songs. It's really sickening.

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
I Am The Walrus and Blue Jay Way by The Beatles

Really? I know you're more of a Paul person, but wow. I think those are the two coolest "new" songs on Magical Mystery Tour.

Jrnygrl · 09-01-2004, 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
For the classic rock fans only-

Name a classic rock song (by an artist you like) that you never really thought was great- or even liked that much.

I can name one song off the top of my head-

"Cocaine" by Eric Clapton
I don't see anything great about that song.

From the same album (Slowhand), I think that "The Core" is a much better tune.

Have you listened to the live version of "Cocaine" it is much better than the one on the album.

Dean Winchester · 09-01-2004, 03:30 PM

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama (this song glorifies racism)

a lot of Eric Clapton's stuff, he just never truly did it for me, tho I do like Wonderful Tonight.

Jrnygrl · 09-01-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama (this song glorifies racism)

a lot of Eric Clapton's stuff, he just never truly did it for me, tho I do like Wonderful Tonight.

Your right about Sweet Home Alabama, I was shocked when Ruben sang it on AI.

You picked the one song that I really hate by Clapton, he tries to be sentimental, does nothing for me.

TJL · 09-01-2004, 04:30 PM

At the risk of turning this thread into an anti Skynard thread, I really don't understand why they're so darn revered on classic rock radio.

Another guy I just don't get is Steve Miller and his self tiled Steve Miller Band.

Abra, abracadabra. I wanna reach out and grab ya.

I don't think so, Steve.

Dean Winchester · 09-01-2004, 05:01 PM

I am not that crazy about Steve Miller, tho I do like a few of his songs, most notably "Fly Like An Eagle", "Abracadabra" and "Jungle Love"

RustyShackleford · 09-01-2004, 06:40 PM

Led Zeppelin - D'Yer Mak'er, I dont like this song it just sounds weird to me, but its like the only one of theirs I dont like.

ABlairican Pie · 09-02-2004, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by AKA
Great thread, DLemond.

There are so many, but if I had to pick one, it would definitely be "That Smell" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

I must say that the advent of the "classic rock" radio format in the mid-'80s(?) really killed some songs' effectiveness, as they're spun ad nauseum by certain stations.

Some classic rock stations have playlists that don't exceed 100 songs. It's really sickening.

Really? I know you're more of a Paul person, but wow. I think those are the two coolest "new" songs on Magical Mystery Tour.

Are you refering to KZOK in Seattle?

One thing I have a problem with is that they don't play newer songs by older artists. I was curious to hear what the latest albums by Tom Petty and George Harrison were like, but they never play them ("not classic enough, has to be at least over 15 years old"). It's strange that they never play the new album of 60's cover songs by Rush, "Flashback."

AKA · 09-02-2004, 12:51 PM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
Are you refering to KZOK in Seattle?

One thing I have a problem with is that they don't play newer songs by older artists. I was curious to hear what the latest albums by Tom Petty and George Harrison were like, but they never play them ("not classic enough, has to be at least over 15 years old"). It's strange that they never play the new album of 60's cover songs by Rush, "Flashback."

I'm talking about classic rock radio in general, specifically the two we have here (KKZX-FM and and KZBD-FM).

I am Him · 09-02-2004, 01:08 PM

I can't get no satisfaction (Rolling Stones)

dlemond · 09-02-2004, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by I am Him
I can't get no satisfaction (Rolling Stones)

Absolutely.

Dean Winchester · 09-02-2004, 04:12 PM

so I take it you've never gotten any satisfaction from Satisfaction?

Steve M. · 09-02-2004, 09:00 PM

"Bohemian Rahpsody" by Queen. I could never get into that one.

09-01-2004, 12:27 PM	#1
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Classic Rock Fans: Classic Rock Songs that never did it for you For the classic rock fans only- Name a classic rock song (by an artist you like) that you never really thought was great- or even liked that much. I can name one song off the top of my head- "Cocaine" by Eric Clapton I don't see anything great about that song. From the same album (Slowhand), I think that "The Core" is a much better tune.

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09-01-2004, 03:30 PM	#5
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama (this song glorifies racism) a lot of Eric Clapton's stuff, he just never truly did it for me, tho I do like Wonderful Tonight.

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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I am not that crazy about Steve Miller, tho I do like a few of his songs, most notably "Fly Like An Eagle", "Abracadabra" and "Jungle Love"

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RustyShackleford Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	Led Zeppelin - D'Yer Mak'er, I dont like this song it just sounds weird to me, but its like the only one of theirs I dont like.

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I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	I can't get no satisfaction (Rolling Stones)

09-02-2004, 04:12 PM	#14
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	so I take it you've never gotten any satisfaction from Satisfaction?