GROOVY NOODLES
THE ELM TREASON NEWSLETTER NUMBER 71
AUGUST 26, 2022
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Your Input: A Song You Hate from a Band You Love
Is it possible to love every song your favorite artist or band puts out?
Sure, maybe.
But can you also hate a song by a band or artist you adore?
Also very possible. Maybe even probable.
Perhaps “hate” is too strong a word… but can you name a song you just don’t dig from a band or artist you otherwise LOVE????
We want – nay, need – to hear from you! Hit that comments section! Enjoy!
Birthdays This Past Week
Some birthdays we did not mention on our Facebook page…
Vivian Campbell, who would replace the late Steve Clark as guitarist for Def Leppard celebrated his 60th birthday on Thursday.
Vernon Reid, best known as the guitarist for Living Colour, had his 64th birthday on Monday.
System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian was 55 last Sunday.
Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears celebrated birthday number 61 on Monday.
Paul Doucette of Matchbox Twenty turned 50 on Monday
Country singer Lee Ann Womack turned 56 last Friday.
Julian Casablancas, lead singer for the Strokes, was 44 on Tuesday.
John Deacon, bassist for Queen, celebrated birthday number 71 last Friday.
Jeff Tweedy, frontman for Wilco, turned 55 on Thursday.
Deep Purple lead singer Ian Gillan was 77 last Friday.
Bangles drummer Debbi Peterson was 61 on Monday.
Dean DeLeo, guitarist for Stone Temple Pilots had his 61st birthday on Tuesday.
Saluting Canadian Music Makers!
Yes, there are so many we’ve missed. Not on purpose, of course. All kinds of genres, all eras.
If there’s anyone we missed that you’d like to salute, just hit that comments section!
Groovy Noodles Extra: From the Pen of Andy Roman
Got a few extra minutes? Love exclusive behind-the-scenes stories?
A brand new article from Elm Treason’s Andy Roman shares three times Bobby Steel made some magic by upping the game.
Check it out here –> THREE TIMES BOBBY STEEL MADE A SONG IDEA OF MINE BETTER <—
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Hangin’ in the park, Lehigh Valley, PA – Summer, 2017
SOCKS ON A ROCK… AND WHY NOT?
4 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The RIAA certifies the Eagles’ “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975” at 38 million copies sold, making it the best-selling album of all-time in the USA, besting Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” by 5 million (another Eagles album, “Hotel California,” is third with 26 million). FYI – Worldwide, “Thriller” is by far the biggest selling album.
8 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
“The Guardians Of The Galaxy” soundtrack, a mix of ’70s hits, goes to #1 in the USA, where it stays for two weeks.
17 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The Rolling Stones kick off their “A Bigger Bang” tour in Boston. The tour lasts over two years and sets a record, taking in over $558 million over 144 dates. (Eventually, U2’s 360 tour, which ends in 2011, breaks this record).
19 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
An Elvis impersonator in Norway named Kjell Bjornestad sets a new world record by doing 26 hours of Elvis songs.
27 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Microsoft launches the Windows 95 operating system. The start-up music is composed by Brian Eno, a pioneer in ambient music.
41 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Mark David Chapman, who murdered John Lennon, is sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. He is repeatedly denied parole.
43 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The Ramones’ movie “Rock & Roll High School” opens in theaters. The title song becomes one of their classics, and the film gains a cult following.
52 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Jimi Hendrix opens Electric Ladyland Studios in New York City.
52 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Lou Reed plays his last gig with The Velvet Underground at the club Max’s Kansas City in New York. His father brings him home to Long Island and puts him to work in his accounting firm, where he stays for two years before signing a solo deal.
105 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The great John Lee Hooker is born in Mississippi.
140 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” debuts in Moscow.
Truth
A Fair Question…
Takin’ it on the road!
The great Jimi Hendrix, before the fame, playing in Little Richard’s band. ALL KINDS OF COOL.
Scientifically Accurate
Another Funny
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Paul McCartney: Temporary Secretary. I just listened to make sure I wasn’t exaggerating. I was not. It’s terrible and I’ll never forgive him.
“She can be a belly dancer, I don’t need a true romancer. She can be a diplomat but I don’t need a girl like that. She can be a neurosurgeon if she’s doing nothing urgent. What I need’s a temporary, temporary secretary.”
Not exactly Shakespeare… nor Bazooka Joe, actually. Paul, Paul, Paul….
Just thought of another one. It’s a song called Sequel. It is the Sequel to Harry Chapin’s Taxi. It seems so contrived and the rhythm of the lyrics seem like he’s forcing words into the story because he was in a hurry. Then the music kind of Rocks out and that doesn’t fit, to me. Doesn’t make sense to redo a classic, usually.
Agreed. I don’t care for that one at all. “Contrived” is a fair word.
I agree Bill, even if it was just a space filler to fill up the album what the f*** was he thinking. That doesn’t even make the bubble gum list
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What was Macca thinking? Maybe even the best of them shouldn’t pursue every idea that comes into their head.
Shelley Stewart,
There is an article by Andy of three songs that Bobby added something that made them better. It’s at the very end as you scroll to the bottom.
Rolling Stones “Beast of Burden” I like it, then I don’t like it, then I like it, then… do not ask me to explain why
No need to explain. Really. That has NEVER been one of my favorite Stones’ tunes.
And yet, sometimes, it sounds sort of clever.
Thank you guys. Just a note of gratitude. May peace be with you always my music friends. Your noodles are always groovy. Memorable as well. Thank you guys.
Thank you so much, Alice! Most sincerely.
On your article, you mention Bobby came up with the double time part to indicate that the “Q” is accelerating. During that part with just instrumental, I always sing the Batman theme. It doesn’t exactly match up but I enjoy doing it, for some bizarre reason.
HAHAHA! That never would have occurred to me until you said it… Now, I will NEVER unhear that.
Eagles – Hotel California ugh *shudder*
How does it go?
Van Halen – Jump. I cringe whenever I hear it. What crowd were they reaching for when they came up with that song? I really enjoy almost their entire output, but Jump sets me walking the other direction, fast!
I felt the same way back in the day. Honestly.
RUSH
Album – Hold Your Fire
Song – Tai Shan
Ahh yes.
Even the very best music makers and songsmiths sometimes roll out a “klunker.” I’d be very interested in knowing what other die-hard Rush fans think of this one.
Thanks, Vinnie!