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Subject: Best British band since the Beatles
Simply Red and the mellow vocals of Mick Hucknall (don't let Mick's more outspoken faux pas spoil your judgements) are without doubt the best British band since the Beatles if not of all time. What do you think??????????
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Sorry, IanMac - with respect I disagree.
Simply Red are on my personal 'avoid' list - their music simply puts me to sleep.... :(
Half way through the opening line of "If you don't know me by now" and I'm head down.... ::)
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Sorry, IanMac - with respect I disagree.
Simply Red are on my personal 'avoid' list - their music simply puts me to sleep.... :(
Half way through the opening line of "If you don't know me by now" and I'm head down.... ::)
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I'm sorry to but I have to agree with Fussy....*yawn*
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Me also, sorry :(
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Who are Simply Red? ???
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Who are Simply Red? ???
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They're most famous for "Holding Back The Years." A good song, imho. Not exactly the best band from the UK, but they do have some good songs. I really like the video for "Holding Back The Years" as well. That one ranks as one of the best I've ever seen (right behind Visage, The Human League, and UB40!).
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They're most famous for "Holding Back The Years." A good song, imho. Not exactly the best band from the UK, but they do have some good songs. I really like the video for "Holding Back The Years" as well. That one ranks as one of the best I've ever seen (right behind Visage, The Human League, and UB40!).
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and also Simply Red sang"Money's Too Tight To Mention"
Howard
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After watching Mick Hucknall on www.rathergood.com - I've seen him in a complete different light. :)
(If you decide to check it out, look to the left han side under the subheading of 'sh*t is good' - click on 'simply red, hey mickey and holding. Be warned: its disgusting sexual humour!)
Anyways - Simply Red are no way the best British bands since the Beatles! Sorry, my opinion, but they're nowhere near!!
British bands which deserve a lot of credit:
The Smiths (I know - I'm so predictable ;))
The Jam
The Police
The Clash
The Sex Pistols
Oasis
Blur
etc...
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Quoting:British bands which deserve a lot of credit:
The Smiths (I know - I'm so predictable ;))End Quote
I knew I'd come back and find you in here Criz ;D
BTW, predictable is a strength in my book ;)
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I knew I'd come back and find you in here Criz ;D
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Lo. That means I'm doubley predictable! ;D
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Jethro Tull
Cat
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I like Simply Red, but at the same time like these other bands a lot more:
The Clash
Psychedelic Furs
Radiohead
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The Clash
The Police
The Cure!
Elvis Costello and the Attractions
Pulp
Blur
The Cult
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The Clash
The Police
The Cure!
Elvis Costello and the Attractions
Pulp
Blur
The Cult
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Why does everybody like the clash? Am I the only person who doesnt?
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Why does everybody like the clash? Am I the only person who doesnt?
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Ok, so let's reverse the question - why don't you like the Clash?
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The Police 8)
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The Police 8)
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Good choice! :)
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BTW, predictable is a strength in my book ;)
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Good, because you know which British group I'm gonna pick. And just in case you don't, you might "REALLY, REALLY WANT" a hint...
Subject: Re: Best British band since the Beatles
Really ? Kinks ? (You Really Got Me) ?
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While all of the bands mentioned so far are pretty good, what about the Kinks? everyone knows of "you really got me" and "all day and all of the night". They were incredibly talented and did wonderful things while in the shadows of mega-groups such as the who, the beatles and the jimi hendrix experience
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While all of the bands mentioned so far are pretty good, what about the Kinks? everyone knows of "you really got me" and "all day and all of the night". They were incredibly talented and did wonderful things while in the shadows of mega-groups such as the who, the beatles and the jimi hendrix experience
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The Kinks are really good. Most people know Lola but that is my least favorite of theirs. I really love the song (I think it is called) "In the Summertime."
Cat
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I love the Kinks :D
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It is the UK in general or just the British area?
For my pick I would have to go with U2. I just dont care for Bono's solo career. Strange I feel the same way with the rolling stones and Jagger :P
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The best british band since the Beatles would hafta be .... Led Zeppelin, of course. :)
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Get real! Floyd has sold more records than most of those bands put together. Right now as we speak Gilmour is as good a guitarist as there is(or very very close) Got Division Bell playing as I surf!
ROCK ON!
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Get real! Floyd has sold more records than most of those bands put together. End Quote
Record sales don't mean everything... eg 'The Ketchup Song' or anything by the Cheeky Girls - I don't think anyone could ever say that those lot are fantastic artists! Ok, I have another couple of contenders: a tie between Bucks Fizz and Black Lace ;D
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Queen
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Duran Duran of Course...
oh and the kinks werent half bad either....
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You've gotta say though, that Take Your Shoes Off is one of the best pieces of totally fun rubbish out there...
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Record sales don't mean everything... eg 'The Ketchup Song' or anything by the Cheeky Girls - I don't think anyone could ever say that those lot are fantastic artists! Ok, I have another couple of contenders: a tie between Bucks Fizz and Black Lace ;D
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You've gotta say though, that Take Your Shoes Off is one of the best pieces of totally fun rubbish out there...
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Lol - sorry Bobo, I really *really* can't! ;D
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Lol - sorry Bobo, I really *really* can't! ;D
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Say Bobo !
It's my job to have musical differences with Criz re this subject ! ;D
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>grin< that's why I included the word rubbish. Hehe... because it is.
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Lol - sorry Bobo, I really *really* can't! ;D
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Say Bobo !
It's my job to have musical differences with Criz re this subject ! ;D
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Lol ;D Hmm, so, yeah, The Beatles weren't all that great... :D :P
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>grin< that's why I included the word rubbish. Hehe... because it is.
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It sure is rubbish, but there's a lot of stuff that I know is rubbish that I like! (and that song I REALLY can't stand!) For example - Whigfield's 'Saturday Night' is great rubbish :D
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Lol ;D Hmm, so, yeah, The Beatles weren't all that great... :D :PEnd Quote
Oh yeah ? "Smithlover' ;D :P
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Oh no, you got me singing Whigfield now... thanks a lot, Criz. ;D
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It sure is rubbish, but there's a lot of stuff that I know is rubbish that I like! (and that song I REALLY can't stand!) For example - Whigfield's 'Saturday Night' is great rubbish :D
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Subject: Re: Best British band since the Beatles
Personally, it's a toss-up between The Stones, The Kinks, or The Move - but The Move just about wins it...
Some people may know 'em better as one of the early incarnations of ELO...
...anyway, back to the fight!
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Oh no, you got me singing Whigfield now... thanks a lot, Criz. ;D
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Just be happy I didn't mention Joe Dolces 'Shaddapa Your Face', Wurzels 'I Am A Cider Drinker' or 'I Got A Brand New Combine Harvester' or even Musical Youths 'Pass The Dutchie' (that one always gets stuck in my moms head!!).
Oops, I kinda just did ;D
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Oh yeah ? "Smithlover' ;D :P
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And what you gonna do about it then? ;D :P
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And what you gonna do about it then? ;D :P
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This ! VVV
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Just be happy I didn't mention Joe Dolces 'Shaddapa Your Face', Wurzels 'I Am A Cider Drinker' or 'I Got A Brand New Combine Harvester' or even Musical Youths 'Pass The Dutchie' (that one always gets stuck in my moms head!!).
Oops, I kinda just did ;D
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I bet you sing along to "Seven Tears" by the Goombay Dance Band, doncha Criz ? Hee hee :P
I was over there in April 1982 and it was all I heard on the radio :'( :'( :'( :'(
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This ! VVV
I bet you sing along to "Seven Tears" by the Goombay Dance Band, doncha Criz ? Hee hee :P
I was over there in April 1982 and it was all I heard on the radio :'( :'( :'( :'(
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NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
That's just plain cruel FB! ;D
- Still, its not quite Renee and Rentas, 'Save Your Love' ;D !!!
(Btw - where did you go when you were over here?)
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Still, its not quite Renee and Rentas, 'Save Your Love' ;D !!!
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What about any of the St Winefride's Choir stuff. Go on admit it. Everyone knows 'There's no one quite like Grandma, I'm sure you'll all agree'
I also get the Keith Harris and Orville song 'I wish I could Fly' going round my head. Aaargh!
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Ok, so let's reverse the question - why don't you like the Clash?
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Why don't I like the the clash.....hmmmm, let us ponder this question........................................................................
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................I guess it's just not my kind of music.
Subject: Re: Best British band since the Beatles
Since Led Zeppelin formed in 1968 and therefore were still around when the Beatles were together...I will pick Def Leppard....Zep was awesome though ;)
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What about any of the St Winefride's Choir stuff. Go on admit it. Everyone knows 'There's no one quite like Grandma, I'm sure you'll all agree'
I also get the Keith Harris and Orville song 'I wish I could Fly' going round my head. Aaargh!
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Lol, well they both have the novelty value ;D Whereas 'Save Your Love' was just plain awful!!
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;D Led Zeppelin hands down!
Then Queen, The Rolling Stones, Judas Preist, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Pink Floyd.
Tim
RATT-n-ROLL
Subject: Re: Best British band since the Beatles
Badfinger was a pretty well balanced pop group with a number of hits. There is a group called XTC from the 80s that is probably about the best group. You can hear strands from the Beatles, Steely Dan, and probably others in their music, which is extreme melodic rock.
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Beatles or no Beatles, pink floyd is THE BEST.
Devaraj
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i'm so glad that at least one person - bj26 - recognized XTC for their worth. I'm also disappointed that Squeeze has not shown up. Those are my choices.
CP
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Queen and Pink Floyd. 8)
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I'm also disappointed that Squeeze has not shown up. Those are my choices.
CP
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I do agree with you that Squeeze are a very good band - but I wouldn't up them up there with 'the best 5 or so' - yet not far from there :)
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Ok, some of these probably aren't considered the best to some people but they seriously control my CD player and dominate my computer.
-Duran Duran :-*
-Adam Ant :-* or Adam and the Ants( take your pick, its the same thing)
-The Rolling Stones(duh)
-David Bowie ;D
-Depeche Mode
-The Sex Pistols
-The Clash
-Pink Floyd
-The Police ;D
-Peter Gabriel
-Thompson Twins
-Queen
There's more but I just had a brain fart, so another time for the rest.
Rio