Buffistas

Look, you got a little stabbed the other day. That's bound to make anyone a mite ornery.

Mal ,'Ariel'

Buffista Music II: Wrath of Chaka Khan

There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.

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JohnSweden - Nov 23, 2004 9:27:02 am PST #6078 of 10003

I can't even.

You know what I'd forgotten? How absolutely excellent Elton John used to be. Listening to Madman Across the Water, and it's sending shivers down my spine, it's so fucking good.

Yep, right up to about 76-77, then plummet city. There are some good collections around that have b-sides and unreleased material so you can really mine those best years.

Gandalfe - Nov 23, 2004 9:28:05 am PST #6079 of 10003

The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.

When did Yellow Brick Road come out?

tommyrot - Nov 23, 2004 9:29:26 am PST #6080 of 10003

Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

My parents got a free Elton John 8-track when they bought a used car in '75. That was the main reason I became an Elton John fan at an early age.

DavidS - Nov 23, 2004 9:30:46 am PST #6081 of 10003

"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

When did Yellow Brick Road come out?

1973.

Tumblee Connection was '71, Rock of the Westies was '75. That's his peak era.

DXMachina - Nov 23, 2004 9:41:47 am PST #6082 of 10003

You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

Tumblee Connection was '71

Tumbleweed Connection.

joe boucher - Nov 23, 2004 9:43:59 am PST #6083 of 10003

I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve. - John Prine

Those of you who might know better, what does he like?

Food.

msbelle - Nov 23, 2004 9:46:06 am PST #6084 of 10003

I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

suh - nerk.

JohnSweden - Nov 23, 2004 9:48:22 am PST #6085 of 10003

I can't even.

the main reason I became an Elton John fan at an early age

K-tel did it for me, no really. Then I found out you could buy ::whole albums:: with the songs of the people you liked. Rock on!

Tumblee Connection was '71, Rock of the Westies was '75. That's his peak era.

"Elton John" and "Tumbleweed Connection" are listed as 1970 in places, I think they are both strong. I like Empty Sky (69), but it is a lot rougher. It has Skyline Pigeon, one of his greats (but there are a lot of greats)

"Here and There" is the live album released in 76 that I was re-pimping recently. The cd release of a few years ago has a lot more material than the album originally did, and it is a treat. "Blue Moves" is the double album of 1976 and I think still has some lingering greatness attached to it. After that, it is just pain, although the '87 Live in Australia album is worth having. I think I last saw him live around 86 or so and the concert was brilliant, the legendary energy still totally rocking.

DavidS - Nov 23, 2004 10:10:42 am PST #6086 of 10003

"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Tumbleweed Connection.

Oops. Anyway, in that span you also get Honky Chateau and Madman Across the Water and Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player and Caribou.

I still vividly remember the trailer for Aloha Bobby and Rose which used "Bennie and the Jets."

Frankenbuddha - Nov 23, 2004 10:19:32 am PST #6087 of 10003

"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Hold me closer, Tony Danza...

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