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Post by gigi on Sept 19, 2008 0:20:43 GMT 1
I'll start this thread about songs/movies/etc. that influenced our lives... I remember hearing this song as a young child. It was the first "adult" music that I really paid attention to. I didn't understand the meaning of the lyrics, I just remember wondering: Who was Miss American pie? What was a levee, and why was it dry? And why did the singer keep saying "This will be the day that I die?" I have never forgotten that song.  |
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Post by tufta on Sept 19, 2008 10:25:59 GMT 1
I'll start this thread about songs/movies/etc. that influenced our lives... I remember hearing this song as a young child. It was the first "adult" music that I really paid attention to. I didn't understand the meaning of the lyrics, I just remember wondering: Who was Miss American pie? What was a levee, and why was it dry? And why did the singer keep saying "This will be the day that I die?" I have never forgotten that song. Incredible! Naturally I knew this song, it's on the radio from time to time, but I have never reallly concentrated on the lyrics. I thought the song is rather light and of the >how the good times were good type<. While listening to the link with all those explanations I was impressed how in fact clever, a modern American history walkthrough the song is. Great. My first song from adult world I remeber is this one: pl.youtube.com/watch?v=WahdxJiwXh0&feature=relatedThe singing guy one the right soon came up with a song that became a clasic in Poland. And the guy for the next 40 years was among Polands top artists. His name is Czesław Niemen. The title of the song is 'Dziwny jest ten świat' (Strange is this world). I was watching the TV show presented - and it was the first time music made a strange and extremely frustrating for a seven years old MAN gulp in the throat appear. pl.youtube.com/watch?v=yK4CtOj_Nb0&NR=1The song is still very popular, extemely popular, in Poland. And sung by many contemporary artists. Here is a performance by one of my favourites - Janusz Radek ( btw it is in the same open air amphitheatre in Opole city as the original Niemen's 1967 version( pl.youtube.com/watch?v=H5is5LTSgEY |
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Post by Bonobo on Sept 19, 2008 10:35:00 GMT 1
I'll start this thread about songs/movies/etc. that influenced our lives... I remember hearing this song as a young child. It was the first "adult" music that I really paid attention to. I didn't understand the meaning of the lyrics, I just remember wondering: Who was Miss American pie? What was a levee, and why was it dry? And why did the singer keep saying "This will be the day that I die?" I have never forgotten that song. It ia a good piece of music. I like when the song starts slowly and then gains speed. Besides, it is of great importance that the singer sings so distinctly and you can understand everything. Why? I remember when I studied English I used to write down lyrics of somngs I liked. I sometimes had big problems with putting down some obscure words... I heard this song a few times on the Polish radio but I didn`t pay much attention to it. There were still better pieces to listen to. Today it can be heard in a modern version by Madonna. Gigi, no wonder you were puzzled because the lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, as the below Wiki entry says: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pie
"American Pie" is a folk rock song by singer-songwriter Don McLean.
Recorded and released on the American Pie album in 1971, the single was a number-one U.S. hit for four weeks in 1972. The song is an abstract story of his life that starts with the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. Richardson (The Big Bopper) in a plane crash in 1959, and ends in 1970; in the song he called the plane crash "the day the music died,". The importance of "American Pie" to America's musical and cultural heritage was recognized by the Songs of the Century education project which listed the song performed by Don McLean as the number five song of the twentieth century. It's also the longest #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit of all time at more than eight and a half minutes, though some Top 40 stations initially played only side 1 of the single, but the song's popularity eventually forced stations to play the entire song.
The song's lyrics are the subject of much curiosity. Although McLean dedicated the American Pie album to Buddy Holly, none of the singers in the plane crash are identified by name in the song itself. When asked what "American Pie" meant, McLean replied, "It means I never have to work again."[1] Later, he more seriously stated "You will find many 'interpretations' of my lyrics but none of them by me... sorry to leave you all on your own like this but long ago I realized that songwriters should make their statements and move on, maintaining a dignified silence."[2] McLean has generally avoided responding to direct questions about the song, except to acknowledge that he did first learn about Buddy Holly's death while folding newspapers for his paper route on the morning of February 4th, 1959 (referenced in the song with the line "with every paper I deliver"). Despite this, many fans of McLean, amongst others, have attempted an interpretation; most agree that many lines make reference to The Beatles (John Lennon particularly), The Rolling Stones (also, possibly, Mick Jagger in particular), The Byrds, Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin. At the time of the song's original release in late 1971, many American AM & FM rock radio stations devoted entire shows discussing and debating the song's lyrics, resulting in both controversy and intense listener interest in the song.
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Post by gigi on Sept 19, 2008 15:08:24 GMT 1
My first song from adult world I remeber is this one Very sweet and wholesome. The singing guy one the right soon came up with a song that became a clasic in Poland. And the guy for the next 40 years was among Polands top artists. His name is Czesław Niemen. The title of the song is 'Dziwny jest ten świat' (Strange is this world). I was watching the TV show presented - and it was the first time music made a strange and extremely frustrating for a seven years old MAN gulp in the throat appear. Great song! Dig the threads and 'do (that's clothes and hairdo) as well! ;D ;D ;D The song is still very popular, extemely popular, in Poland. And sung by many contemporary artists. Here is a performance by one of my favourites - Janusz Radek ( btw it is in the same open air amphitheatre in Opole city as the original Niemen's 1967 version. Love the keyboard beginning...and Radek has a very powerful, passionate voice. |
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Post by gigi on Sept 19, 2008 15:44:10 GMT 1
My parents were big fans of The Mama's & The Papa's, so this record was always playing at our house. California Dreamin' was my favorite. I loved the music, the lyrics and the harmonization of voices. And yes, this song is older than I am. ;D ;D ;D The album cover always made me laugh...  |
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Post by gigi on Sept 19, 2008 17:27:04 GMT 1
I just heard this on the radio. Another favorite of mine from my most memorable music era. Great guitar and lyrics! Life really is just a fantasy, isn't it?  Hopefully you won't regret this thread being started. I've got a lot of musical memories! ;D ;D ;D FYI...the music starts at about 1:27 in the clip.  |
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Post by tufta on Sept 20, 2008 8:41:14 GMT 1
Hopefully you won't regret this thread being started. I've got a lot of musical memories! ;D ;D ;D Hopefully you won't regret this thread being started when I begin my -mainly MOROSE - reminiscences ;D ;D ;D Gigi, California Dreamin' is still very popular in Poland and often on the radio. I think it passed the exam of time an could be called an evergreen? The song is so non-pretentional (is that still English?) and joyful. As to the Aldo Nova. I have heard it for the first time. The songs heard for the first time have hard life in Poland. Poles like only those songs the know And here is one of the records I don't remeber stop listening to ever when I was a teenager... (with a free Spanish lesson as a bonus) pl.youtube.com/watch?v=XScR9QR0gGQ |
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Post by gigi on Sept 20, 2008 13:41:31 GMT 1
Gigi, California Dreamin' is still very popular in Poland and often on the radio. I think it passed the exam of time an could be called an evergreen? The song is so non-pretentional (is that still English?) and joyful. How interesting that it is still popular! I like your expression of it being an evergreen - enduring and fresh - and yes, it is a very unpretentious song. As to the Aldo Nova. I have heard it for the first time. The songs heard for the first time have hard life in Poland. Poles like only those songs the know It will be interesting to see which songs you know versus which songs you do not. I am still amazed that you knew 'American Pie' and 'California Dreamin' so well! And here is one of the records I don't remeber stop listening to ever when I was a teenager... (with a free Spanish lesson as a bonus) The words are a bit morose...and the video is kind of creepy. But it was definitely interesting to hear/watch!  |
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Post by gigi on Sept 20, 2008 14:03:04 GMT 1
This next song by the band Sheriff was playing during a very important moment - my first "real" kiss (as opposed to the quick kiss I had with the neighbor boy at age 7). I despise this song for many reasons: 1) It is really, really sappy and annoying. 2) Every time I hear it it reminds me of the first guy I kissed, who ended up being a bit of a jerk. I like the video that someone put with the song, though. |
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Post by gigi on Sept 20, 2008 14:17:53 GMT 1
I have to add one more now so that I can get that darn Sheriff song out of my head...
Here's a song that was very popular when I was in college. "Fight for your right to party" became the mantra of many of the kids I went to school with. I went to a few parties that were a bit like the one in the video, but we didn't throw any pies. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by gigi on Sept 20, 2008 21:23:45 GMT 1
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Post by tufta on Sept 20, 2008 21:39:35 GMT 1
Do only Tufta and I have these musical memories? I spent hours of time listening to this song and daydreaming about the singer (little brother to the Bee Gees). Sigh. That face, that voice, and that killer Aussie accent.  Sure, the song wasn't that great, but who cares? No, not just us Gigi, but we are the most resembling a Warsovian archetype from a hedgehog thread. Don't worry they will join us if we persist ;D ;D ;D Now, my equivalent of your memories connected with the song by Sheriff band. ( Which I have heard for the first time - if you know what I mean) pl.youtube.com/watch?v=xTYrjtgU-44 |
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Post by gigi on Sept 20, 2008 21:49:41 GMT 1
No, not just us Gigi, but we are the most resembling a Warsovian archetype from a hedgehog thread. That suits me just fine! ;D ;D ;D I remember that song very well, and I like it much better than the one by Sheriff! Hopefully your partner was better too! |
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Post by Bonobo on Sept 20, 2008 22:51:30 GMT 1
Do only Tufta and I have these musical memories? Don't worry they will join us if we persist ;D ;D ;D I would like to join you but currently I am deprived of sound. A new computer is still unpacked in boxes on the floor and I am reluctant to fit it because it is so boring... transfer all my files from the old one.... I throw up at the thought of doing it... |
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Post by tufta on Sept 22, 2008 20:00:54 GMT 1
Do only Tufta and I have these musical memories? Don't worry they will join us if we persist ;D ;D ;D I would like to join you but currently I am deprived of sound. A new computer is still unpacked in boxes on the floor and I am reluctant to fit it because it is so boring... transfer all my files from the old one.... I throw up at the thought of doing it... We are waiting then... Gigi, I D I D hope there'll be new music from you here! What have you done all the day? In the meantime - next of my teen-age hits that I still like pl.youtube.com/watch?v=_OIFk2dQcno |
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Post by jeanne on Sept 22, 2008 23:40:45 GMT 1
I'll start this thread about songs/movies/etc. that influenced our lives... I remember hearing this song as a young child. It was the first "adult" music that I really paid attention to. I didn't understand the meaning of the lyrics, I just remember wondering: Who was Miss American pie? What was a levee, and why was it dry? And why did the singer keep saying "This will be the day that I die?" I have never forgotten that song. "American Pie" was our anthem when I was a senior in college (now I'm dating myself!). We spent hours analyzing the lyrics and practicing singing every verse! Good times! |
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Post by locopolaco on Sept 23, 2008 1:59:58 GMT 1
all this fish, fish, fish, phish talk.. got you this: |
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Post by gigi on Sept 23, 2008 4:15:20 GMT 1
Excellent - Jeanne and Loco have boarded the crazy train of musical memories! Let's see here...no PF, no rap, no taboo expressions. Gee, I feel so limited! ;D ;D Okay, we'll go farther back in time again to some more simple tunes. Another favorite band from my childhood was the British band the Yardbirds. 'For Your Love' was really popular... ...but my favorite was always 'Heart Full of Soul'. Here's a video with the song and a bit of background about the band. Some pretty incredible talent in that group! |
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Post by grammyk on Sept 23, 2008 4:20:54 GMT 1
Okay, we'll go farther back in time again to some more simple tunes. Another favorite band from my childhood was the British band the Yardbirds. 'For Your Love' was really popular... ...but my favorite was always 'Heart Full of Soul'. Here's a video with the song and a bit of background about the band. Some pretty incredible talent in that group! Gigi, We have got to be close in age! (but I won't tell.......)  |
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Post by gigi on Sept 23, 2008 4:47:21 GMT 1
Gigi, We have got to be close in age! (but I won't tell.......) The Yardbirds songs were actually released a few years before I was born. I fall in-between 'Heart Full of Soul' and this song (another favorite): |
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Post by grammyk on Sept 23, 2008 4:50:28 GMT 1
Gigi, We have got to be close in age! (but I won't tell.......) The Yardbirds songs were actually released a few years before I was born. I fall in-between 'Heart Full of Soul' and this song (another favorite): OOPS! OK so you have to be younger....the music is still great! Classic Rock will never go out of style. My kids know much of it and even a granddaughter. She is always amazed that I know the words to songs she thinks are new!!!  |
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Post by locopolaco on Sept 23, 2008 5:39:21 GMT 1
Excellent - Jeanne and Loco have boarded the crazy train of musical memories! Let's see here...no PF, no rap, no taboo expressions. Gee, I feel so limited! ;D ;D Okay, we'll go farther back in time again to some more simple tunes. Another favorite band from my childhood was the British band the Yardbirds. 'For Your Love' was really popular... ...but my favorite was always 'Heart Full of Soul'. Here's a video with the song and a bit of background about the band. Some pretty incredible talent in that group! actually i listen to about everything.. i don't do country and very little rap. eminem, snoop and a few others are the exception. Cash, Dixie Chix, Dolly and a few others i can handle too. hehe the bands i grew up with are Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Kiss, van halen, led zep, floyd.. doors.. melloncamp my newest musical exploit is bluegrass.. via the dead, btw.. i love the really old stuff... appalachia music. i'm also on a bit of eurotrance/electronica kick right now.. DJ Tiësto rocks out. |
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Post by gigi on Sept 23, 2008 14:50:57 GMT 1
actually i listen to about everything.. i don't do country and very little rap. eminem, snoop and a few others are the exception. Cash, Dixie Chix, Dolly and a few others i can handle too. hehe the bands i grew up with are Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Kiss, van halen, led zep, floyd.. doors.. melloncamp Sounds like you like an eclectic mix too! I was just listening to Mellencamp's 'Rain on the Scarecrow' and 'Human Wheels'. Interesting. I had not heard of DJ Tiësto before. |
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Post by tufta on Sept 24, 2008 11:43:11 GMT 1
Another favorite band from my childhood was the British band the Yardbirds. wasn't Yardibirds an earlier incarantion of Led Zeppelin? LZ was (and is) popular in Poland. pl.youtube.com/watch?v=73dvrir5kig |
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Post by gigi on Sept 24, 2008 13:17:16 GMT 1
wasn't Yardibirds an earlier incarantion of Led Zeppelin? Jimmy Page was in the Yardbirds, which morphed into the New Yardbirds, which then became Led Zeppelin. More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin |
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Post by jeanne on Sept 25, 2008 11:43:25 GMT 1
my newest musical exploit is bluegrass.. via the dead, btw.. i love the really old stuff... appalachia music. I also like Bluegrass and have since my twenties. Growing up, my kids turned their noses up at it, but then one of my daughters, who is musically inclined (unlike the rest of us in the family) went to college in North Carolina and really, really got into the Appalachian music. One of the courses she took at the college was called 'Old Time Singing'. It was great, and before she graduated she and a young man who was very talented recorded a CD with a ton of old Appalachian songs on it. I love it! |
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Post by grammyk on Sept 25, 2008 14:07:52 GMT 1
my newest musical exploit is bluegrass.. via the dead, btw.. i love the really old stuff... appalachia music. I also like Bluegrass and have since my twenties. Growing up, my kids turned their noses up at it, but then one of my daughters, who is musically inclined (unlike the rest of us in the family) went to college in North Carolina and really, really got into the Appalachian music. One of the courses she took at the college was called 'Old Time Singing'. It was great, and before she graduated she and a young man who was very talented recorded a CD with a ton of old Appalachian songs on it. I love it! Thats really cool! I love bluegrass, yes, I too like the old stuff. I was amazed that my autistic gson loves bluegrass too. I have sirus radio in my car and we have to play the bluegrass chanel when he goes with me. I fell in love with it years ago when I attended an outside bluegrass festival. If you've never been to one you are missing a great time! |
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Post by gigi on Sept 25, 2008 15:10:03 GMT 1
Here is another song that was a big hit when I was growing up. It is by the group The Charlie Daniels Band, and they won a Grammy for it in 1979. It was categorized as a country song back then, but it isn't what I think of as "traditional" country music. The fiddle playing is amazing!
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Post by tufta on Sept 26, 2008 9:07:27 GMT 1
Here is another song that was a big hit when I was growing up. It is by the group The Charlie Daniels Band, and they won a Grammy for it in 1979. It was categorized as a country song back then, but it isn't what I think of as "traditional" country music. The fiddle playing is amazing! This is one of the exceptions when a Pole listens to a song he doesn't know and likes it And - if THAT's country music I am from now on a country fan. Oki, now time for some Polish music from the lovely times of my youth. Excuse lack of on-line lyrics translation by me pl.youtube.com/watch?v=K8XqfbGJyMc |
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Post by tufta on Sept 26, 2008 9:08:50 GMT 1
my newest musical exploit is bluegrass.. via the dead, btw.. i love the really old stuff... appalachia music. I also like Bluegrass and have since my twenties. Growing up, my kids turned their noses up at it, but then one of my daughters, who is musically inclined (unlike the rest of us in the family) went to college in North Carolina and really, really got into the Appalachian music. One of the courses she took at the college was called 'Old Time Singing'. It was great, and before she graduated she and a young man who was very talented recorded a CD with a ton of old Appalachian songs on it. I love it! Wow! Congtaulations (and salutations) Any link to Appalachian stuff? |
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