GROOVY NOODLES
THE ELM TREASON NEWSLETTER NUMBER 77
OCTOBER 7, 2022
ELM TREASON TIDBITS
– Andy is back in Texas with his extended family. He’ll be down there for a few weeks. However, mixing for the new album “WITHOUT A TRIBE” will continue unabated… so worry not!
– The boys are creating new content for a brand new band website. Currently, all online band business (like this newsletter) are hosted at elmtreasonmusic.com … but the domain elmtreason.com will soon be a reality! And it will be super groovy (like a noodle).
– By request… “PLAY LOUD, LISTEN LOUDER” hoodies and sweatshirts will be available soon.
Your Input: Not Following the Crowd
So… We’re not going NEGATIVE here. We’re just having a bit of fun.
You know those songs that EVERYONE ELSE seems to love, but you don’t? We’re talking about those tracks that are part of the rock n roll fabric of our lives… but we just don’t (or can’t) dig them?
Maybe from overplay… Maybe we just straight up don’t like them…
Name a song (or two) that falls into this category for you.
Let’s call them… “Way Overrated Songs…”
We’ll start it… and we KNOW it’s sacrilege to many to say this, but we’ll take the slings and arrows…
Andy: “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake … “Under Pressure” by Queen with David Bowie … “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi
Bobby: “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” by Meatloaf … “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N Roses … “Living on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi …
Hit that comments section! We REALLY would love to hear from you on this.
Have fun with it!
Birthdays This Past Week
Some birthdays we did not mention on our Facebook page…
Tommy Lee, drummer for Motley Crue, turned 60 on Monday.
Pop singer Tiffany was 51 last Sunday.
The 72nd birthday of Genesis’ Mike Rutherford was last Sunday.
Singer-Songwriter Matthew Sweet had his 58th birthday on Thursday.
Kevin Richardson of Backstreet Boys celebrated his 51st birthday on Monday.
Actress/Singer/Author Julie Andrews celebrated birthday number 87 last Saturday.
Last Friday, Singer Johnny Mathis celebrated his 87th birthday.
On Tuesday, Jim Fielder, bassist for Buffalo Springfield, Mothers of Invention and Blood, Sweat & Tears, turned 75.
No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani had her 53rd birthday on Monday.
Singer songwriter Don McLean turned 77 last Sunday.
Turning 81 on Monday was Chubby Checker, no doubt doing the twist.
Bob Geldof, lead singer for The Boomtown Rats, was 71 on Wednesday.
Sting (Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner) celebrated his 71st birthday last Sunday.
Breakfast Cereals from Yesteryear
None of these yummies exist anymore. Anyone remember these?
Groovy Noodles Extra: From the Pen of Bobby Steel
People always ask the boys in the band who their biggest influences were.
To answer such a question would require more bandwidth than is currently available to humanity.
However, this week, Bobby Steel talks about the three guitarists that most influenced him in his formative musical years.
Check it out —> HERE <—-
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Jamming i(campfire style) n Andy’s brother’s garage, Summer 2017.
AN AQUA OCTAGON.. AND WHY NOT?
1 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Tony Bennett, 95, releases an album of standards with Lady Gaga called “Love For Sale,” making him the oldest person to release an album of new material.
8 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
37 years after its release, Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” album is certified Double Diamond by the RIAA for sales of over 20 million in the US. It is the ninth album to achieve the certification.
11 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Steve Jobs, Apple founder and music industry visionary, dies of pancreatic cancer at age 56.
22 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation debuts on CBS with “Who Are You?” by The Who as the theme song. Three more series in the franchise appear, all with theme songs by The Who: CSI: Miami (“Won’t Get Fooled Again”), CSI: NY (“Baba O’Riley”) and CSI: Cyber (“I Can See For Miles”).
23 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
BIZARRE – Jimi Hendrix’s half-sister Janie announces her plans to exhume the body of her famous brother and move it to a mausoleum where curious onlookers can view it for a price. The plan is shelved after negative public outcry.
44 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Dolly Parton becomes the first country singer to pose for Playboy. For many, it was a huge disappointment. Dolly did not display her most conspicuous physical attributes. She only wore the Playboy Bunny outfit.
56 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The Jimi Hendrix Experience forms in London.
59 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
A 17-year-old Eric Clapton makes his first appearance with The Yardbirds at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England. He replaces their original guitarist Anthony “Top” Topham.
60 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show makes its debut.
63 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The Twilight Zone, one of the most iconic TV shows in history, premieres. The original orchestral opening used throughout Season One was composed by Bernard Herrmann but was later replaced by the now-far-more-famous theme from French composer Marius Constant.
67 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
James Dean is killed in a car accident at age 24.
95 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The first talking picture is released: The Jazz Singer, a musical starring Al Jolson. Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies” is one of the first songs heard by talkie audiences.
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Hey, Charles!
The former is actually one of my go to warmup songs. One of my faves… but the latter has always bugged me (even though I actually love a lot of Olivia’s 70s stuff). She was my very first celebrity crush (after Daphne from Scooby Doo).
Appreciate hearing from you, brother!
“Macarena,” “Total eclipse of the heart,” I’m sure there are quite a few more…
ooooh Macarena. in the 90s I briefly played in a cover band that did that one. I still get nightmares about it.
And Total eclipse….that’s a bit……much for me as well. Great picks!
Both of those frighten me a bit, Shelley.
This is just my subjective opinion: Stairway to Heaven is a fantastic song. It’s wonderful. However: It doesn’t deserve to be called the greatest song of all time. It’s not even the greatest Led Zeppelin song of all time. Same with Bohemian Rhapsody. Still love it, But there are a lot of Queen songs more deserving. Imagine by John Lennon may be the most overrated song of all time. Lyrics, meh. music, uninteresting. I wouldn’t have an issue with it but people seem to want to bring it to this mystical level and I don’t think it deserves it in any way. There is so much good stuff in the post Beatles songbook for Lennon, for that to be his standout has always been bizarre to me.
Totally agree, if I never hear stairway to heaven again I’ll die happy probably close to their worst song in my opinion
totally agree!
Pretty much, I (Andy) agree with every syllable you wrote, Bill.
I am a Beatles fanatic and am very well-versed in the post-Beatles catalog of all four from 1970 through, say, 1990. (After that, it gets selective). “Imagine” is one of my very least favorite songs penned by Lennon. the music is boring and unimaginative… and the lyrics are silly to me.
I know it is, in fact, a song of epic standing to many.
Not me.
Every other song on the IMAGINE album is better than “Imagine,” in my opinion. “I Don’t Wanna Be a Soldier Momma..” is equally bad.
Otherwise, it is a stellar record through and through.
Bette Davis Eyes
Don’t Worry Be Happy
Anything by OAR
That Bobby McFerrin song has ALWAYS rubbed me like a cheese grater on the back of my legs.
Total Eclipse of the Heart
You aren’t digging on Bonnie Tyler?
Her voice bothers many.
Plus the song (to some) is a little more than schmaltzy,
Really enjoyed Bobby’s three guitar players who influence him and encourage everyone to scrolling all the way down to the bottom of the Groovy Noodles. It’s like the final noodle.
thanks so much!
Appreciate your very positive words on our articles. They’re short, sweet and a bit of a special insight into the band… for those who are interested.
There’s no way of telling, but I truly hope many are taking the “deep dive” each week.
What’s up guys! Happy Friday! To answer your question I think Boehemian rhapsody is a bit overrated. It seems it wasn’t a big hit until Wayne’s world used it.
I (Andy) think a lot of people (perhaps more than would readily admit in the open) are burnt out on that song.
Margaritaville. Agh!
I’m right there with ya, Victoria. I have an ex-girlfriend that used to play that in the car all the time , so whenever I hear it on the radio , it’s a double UGH for me!
Hi Victoria!
I (Andy) am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO with you.
The medley on Abbey Road.
Truly appreciate your comment and I (Andy) love hearing from you… always..
But I couldn’t disagree with you more.
Well I will start by saying anything Jon bon Jovi ever did except for that Young guns song, and also anything Billy idol ever did that guy sucks so bad I cannot believe people actually listen to it. I can’t stand Lennon and McCartney’s come together and people keep doing covers of it and they all suck equally as bad LOL I’m sure there’s more but those three hit me like a ton of lead every time
Never was into Bonjovi or Billy Idol myself, David. I guess — as my grandfather used to say–to each his own.
I (Andy) will agree with you on Bon Jovi. I certainly do not knock anyone who digs him or his band. Lord knows, his success is enormous and his legacy is secure.
He’s never been my cup of meat.
I knew there was more, Jimmy Buffett sucks Bobby McFerrin sucks I don’t much care for reggae unless it’s rocked up like sublime that one Bob Marley song, redemption is it pretty song I wouldn’t call it reggae
I (Andy) do not dig Bobby McFerrin at all…
And my wife digs Buffet, so I listen… to keep the peace.
“Ackey Braky Heart” ….. Cute but, ONE LISTEN WAS ENOUGH
i don’t know what’s more annoying the song, or the line dance.
I (Andy) didn’t even think it was cute, frankly.
Sweet Home Alabama, that opening lick; Smoke on the Water,first song I learned as a drummer;Stairway to Heaven, my first guitar was a twelve string…
I agree with most everything that’s already been written. I would just add The Long and Winding Road – puts me to sleep; and anything by Jethro Tull – love the instrumentation, but there’s something about Ian Anderson’s voice that grates on my brain. Also, I’m haven’t gotten the last two Groovy Noodles until Tuesday.
I (Andy) am a bona fide Beatlemaniac. They are my favorite band. I know every lyric and chord to every song. I’m REALLY into them. I have a room full of Beatles collectibles.
I do not like “The Long and Winding Road.”
Never have.
OMG! Can’t classic rock radio stations play any Billy Joel song besides “Only the Good Die Young”?
HAHAHA!
he had other songs?
Great choice guys. Mine are:
I Love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett, (it was Joan Jett, right? I dislike it so much I even try to block out who plays it)
Still Rock and Roll to Me – Billy Joel
Her Strut – Bob Seger. It’s not the song so much but the intro/guitar lead. ……….. 😑…🙄. From the first time I heard it I wanted to say, ‘Bob, look man, go home. Take a break. Spend some time with your family. Just…go home.
Hey Lisa!
Seriously powerful trio right there. Out of three, I (Andy) probably like the Seger song the least.