cookieman15061 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I know his stuff for the most part is on the mellow side but I loved this album. Al is a great story teller and this song has one of the greatest opening lines ever in popular music. Throw on a killer guitar and sax solo. Primo pop music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I thought this was gonna be a Blackie thread...... B) I miss Blackie. But we seem to ban interesting people......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 sigh...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 sigh...... Is the sigh cause you miss Blackie too or because I didn't say how much I like the song? B) I like the song very much, always have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I miss Blackie. And his cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 No ZK the sigh is because lately I just feel out of place here. Most of the threads the younger guys post leave me no point of reference since most of the songs and bands they talk about I've never heard of. I knew this post would get barely a sniff by most but if some young pup is into good lyrics and fancies himself a storyteller this song is good education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The RandyMan Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I, too, was thinking this might be a Blackie thread, though not disappointed with the song by Al Stewart. Brings back a lot of good memories from back when it first hit the airwaves. I agree about this place making one feel old sometimes. And I miss Blackie, too. And his cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 No ZK the sigh is because lately I just feel out of place here. Most of the threads the younger guys post leave me no point of reference since most of the songs and bands they talk about I've never heard of. I knew this post would get barely a sniff by most but if some young pup is into good lyrics and fancies himself a storyteller this song is good education. Touche Cookie. Sorry I hijacked it. Keep it up. I'm with ya bro. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I know his stuff for the most part is on the mellow side but I loved this album. Al is a great story teller and this song has one of the greatest opening lines ever in popular music. Throw on a killer guitar and sax solo. Primo pop music! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM7LR46zrQU cookieman: I dig it also. I have a whole concert on DVD, About a 12 foot stage. Everthing he did on it. It may still be available somewhere. If you were/are a Stewart fan it is an absolute must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I forgot about that song. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 I know Jocko and I don't wanna make it a "oh whoa's me thread". I've really enjoyed the discussions, the incites and the misunderstandings these last couple years. lol Many of the old guard have left or so it seems and I've been thinking about moving on myself but I'm hoping it passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recsec Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks Cookie, I haven't heard that for a long time. Baker Street is great as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yeah, that song brings back memories. I had just started grad school. I had just gotten married. I had hair. THOSE were the days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Goood times. The opening line is just killer. On a morning from a Bogart movie In a country where they turn back time You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorie contemplating a crime and musically there's just so much going and it's very subtle but great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yeah, I hate to start sounding "old" but I don't think we'll hearing many great songs like this coming out these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tari Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 , OH, you poor old men!!!!. I love the music also, but y'all have to get in more then one forum, and try writing your own music. I do it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost again Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 One of my all time favorite albums.Picked up my first copy when i was in the Marine Corps in North Carolina.I belive it was 76 or 77.I had no idea who Al Stewart was,and had never herd any of the songs on this LP before.Kind of bought it on a whim,liked the cover art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Nothing wrong with yoor choices Cookie.. His stuff is terrific. Thanks for the post. If you don't mind.. An early one from Love Chronicals. (My Wife's from Brooklyn, we met when Love Chronicals was new). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fn7P-srG2M Another great one if you like a little history. Sorry no real quality copies on youtube. My CDs on the other hand still work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Excellent choice and a great song. How about Don McLean? Remember that one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr-BYVeCv6U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Amazing. My most hated songs all in one thread. Get 'em Frankie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzhammer Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I recall when this hit the air , my Father was in Vietnam for his second go round, and my Mother sang this endlessly. I lost my my father this year and Alzheimer's is ravaging my mother. Curious though, I heard her humming this tune a few weeks back. Paul Simon was a little to light for me in my youth, but as I age, I realize what a true talent he is. And yes.... I'm old!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Another "mellow" tune from 1969. Nice strong bass work throughout.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Excellent choice and a great song. How about Don McLean? Remember that one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr-BYVeCv6U Yeah I had the 45 and the song was so long half was on one side and half on the flip side. Always hated that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yeah I had the 45 and the song was so long half was on one side and half on the flip side. Always hated that! LOL! That's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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