LouieB Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 OKay so here is the deal. Some of us have records by musicians that fell out of fashion, died awhile back or simplly weren't that famous to begin with. In other cases there are more famous musicians that simply aren't that interesting to contemporary listeners. I have been thinking about this thread for some time, too long really, so when this one peters out I may quit. Being older, I have collected a large number of albums by older artists and many of them really aren't that interesting even to me anymore. Please do not post up any of the regulars here; no Kinks, no NIck Drake, no Beach Boys, no Mott the Hoople, etc. If someone actually is interested in any of these folks they can chime in. Okay so as promised here are a whole bunch of folks artists that were popular at one time, but now pretty much out of style. Tom PaxtonTom RushJohn HartfordTim BuckleyTim HardinBob GibsonHamilton CampRichard and Mimi FarinaEric AndersonChad Mitchell TrioIan and SylviaJanis IanSteve GoodmanJudy CollinsPeggy SeegerPaul ButterfieldBuffie Sainte-MarieJim Kweskin (Jug Band)The WeaversTheodore BikelHazel and AliceJohn HartfordPeter Paul and MaryKate and Anna McGarrigleGordon LightfootThe Brothers FourThe LimelightersThe Kingston TrioBonnie KolocSeigal-Schwall Blues BandJoni MitchellThe New Chrity MinstralsJoan Baez (I know everyone hates her...)Cisco HoustonBlues ProjectDave BrombergHarry BelafonteDoc WatsonOdettaOh yea...Phil Ochs See?? Really who the fuck wants to talk about these old cats? Just about no one.(Yup I got LPs by everyone of these groups, in some cases lots of them.) LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Kate and Anna McGarrigle "Complainte pour Ste Catherine". Nice song, I had forgotten about it, thank you for reminding me of them, I have the CD somewhere in the room... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Hey man, that's an impressive list of forgotten names there. I'll bite. A few years ago a friend introduced me to John Hartford's music. Pure, sweet and beautiful. A wonderful soul. Such tasteful, unobtrusive banjo playing. "You worry the morning, the worry the nightyou worry for something that's not yet in sightyour worry is rotten, your head is on fireand you'd better untangle your mind..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 John Hartford was a wonderful musician. I still buy his LPs when I see them. Recently I was asked to loan some LPs for an exhibit about Amazingrace, a long gone club in Evanston. I once saw Hartford play his face and head for what must have been 15 minutes. So in addition to being a great guitar, banjo, and fiddle player, as well as doing clog dancing on an elecrified board, he could also play music on his head. That ain't something you see every day. Hartford made his name and fortune with Gentle on my Mind, still one of the great songs of all times and then just went quietly on his way making quirky music after that. Great musician. The wonderful thing about old folk records...they are cheap cheap cheap in general. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Gordon Lightfoot...72 years old and STILL on the road. He blew throught the DFW area a couple of years ago.I had some of his folkie stuff from the 60's (The Canadian Railroad trilogy is magnificent).He had a really odd revival in the mid-70's with some pretty significant top 40 success: Sundown (a really menacing song of longing and jealousy) was written about Kathy Smith (the chick who was heavily involoved with John Belushi's overdose death); Carefree Highway; Rainy Day People; and the oddest top 40 single of ALL TIME The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Amaranthine Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 He had a really odd revival in the mid-70's with some pretty significant top 40 success: Sundown (a really menacing song of longing and jealousy) was written about Kathy Smith (the chick who was heavily involoved with John Belushi's overdose death); That IS one bitter song! There was a rap remake of it a few years ago and the rap style fit the lyrics better than Lightfoot's easy sounding style. My husband, who was all about rock and heavy metal in the '70s, now confesses to having always been a "closet Gorden Lightfoot fan." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 What's not to like? He has great songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 This one brings back a lot of memories c. 1974 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8rR7E6NfY4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 It is amazing to think that someone could have a hit single with a song about a real ship wreck, not all that long after it actually happened. You don't hear stuff like that anymore. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Sundown is one of the earliest songs I remember growing up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 It is amazing to think that someone could have a hit single with a song about a real ship wreck, not all that long after it actually happened. You don't hear stuff like that anymore. LouieBthat and the fact that it is so much a keening folk song at heart. I wonder if it was the guitar riff that people really remember.Anyway, Gordon Lightfoot is a true gem, the very fact that he was able to fully crossover as a folk act really speaks to the strength of his songcraft and wonderful voice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I don't want to hijack this thread...but I really LOVE Gordon Lightfoot. He was my first entry into 'serious' music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brownie Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Count me in as a Gordon Lightfoot fan. Also, I don't know much about David Bromberg (although I have know his name forever), but I heard a song on the radio just yesterday that was credited to David Bromberg, but the DJ said before he/she (can't remember which!) played it that Dr. John was on it, and it *totally* sounded like a Dr. John record. I love Dr. John. Not a folkie by any sense of the imagination, but an old-timer who is one of the coolest human beings I have ever had the pleasure of seeing perform. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I got this record as a Record Company Promo in 1976. This record was in heavy rotation for me until the summer of 1978... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-A_vN3Q-2Y Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Good list Louie, most of those cats are in my collection too. I'll add a few more to the pile as this thread goes along. I'll start off with Willie P. Bennett. This guy was from my hometown of Toronto, even here he wasn't well known outside musician circles. I first heard about him when he was part of Fred Eaglesmith's band, later discovering he'd done some solo records. His '70s records are really great folk-country-roots records that are sadly out-of-print. Fans of Townes Van Zandt, The Band, Jerry Jeff Walker, et al will probably dig this guy. Discography: 1975 - Tryin' to Start Out Clean1977 - Hobo's Taunt1979 - Blackie and the Rodeo King1985 - The Lucky Ones1991 - Collectibles Vol. 11993 - Take My Own Advice1998 - Heartstrings The first three are definitely worth tracking down. I have "Heartstrings" which is also great, but haven't heard the other three. Sadly this is the only video I could find online that's from his 70s era: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsbRgfDUcRE As far as I know all his records are currently out-of-print, but you can find some of his records for download online. I can send you some links to his first 3 records, just PM me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I really dig Roy Orbison. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 And Jim Croce. He was churning out one great song after another in the last couple of years of his life - and not just the hits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 OK, next... Buffy Saint Maire. Dave Graney and the White Buffaloes introduced me to the song Codeine. Mesmerising. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - 1968 Couple of the band went on to start The Strawbs (another great band on their first few albums) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 The Savage Rose - This song is from their 3rd (and my favourite) album Your Daily Gift - 1970 They're also from Denmark, which is a bit weird concidering what they sound like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Jan & Lorraine Made only one album - Gypsy People in 1969 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axFnWWMQeMo No point going on about this stuff, unless people want some advice, so I'll just post songs and if people like any of it I'll talk more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Funnily enough I was playing that Jan & Lorraine record earlier this week, good choice. Speaking of female duos with only one record, here's a sister act that released their sole record in 1969: Wendy & Bonnie - Genesis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxzvdLSi5AA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 David Bromberg used to show up with just about everyone during the 80s here in Chicago because he was engaged in violin making. His records are all uneven but worth a listen or two. As he used to say, his records "sold like hotcakes; ten cents a stack." LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Bromberg showed up and played a surprise short opening set before a Dylan show and sat in on two in 1997 at the Metro. At the time I did not know much about him. It was cool to see, lots a people around me were very excited. One of the few shows I was at that a rumor was floating around on the floor about a surprise guest. When a roadie brought out a mic stand and Dylan's band came out without Dylan, the crowd started to go a little nuts and out came Bromberg. Must admit, I still haven't gotten around to purchase any of Bromberg's stuff. December 14, 1997The MetroChicago, IL Surprise Opening David Bromberg with Bob's BandTwo Chicago Blues Numbers1 "It's Over Baby"?2 "She Took My Car When She Quit Me"? Bob Dylan 10 Ragtime Annie @ (instrumental) (w/David Bromberg acoust. guitar and Larry on fiddle)11 Takes A Train to Laugh (w/David Bromberg electric slide guitar) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Bromberg's LPs are all easy to find used just about anywhere. He also was on New Morning with Dylan, so just about everyone has him on something. I saw him play with Levon and Danko once and some of the lesser guys from the Eagles also both in clubs. Like I said he showed up alot over the years playing with folks. His standby number is Blind Willie McTell's Statesboro Blues. That people were excited that Bromberg was a surprise guest is interesting since Bromberg was never a big star, although back in his heyday I did see him play at the Arie Crown. On another note. Interesting that y'all named a couple groups I have never heard of. Go figure. I guess I have pretty mainstream taste ultimately, but of those folks listed, I always liked Eric Anderson a whole lot (he was one of the "new Dylans: way back when.) Also guys like Tom Paxton, a writer that everyone sang his songs back in the early 60s, has fallen completely out of favor with everyone. And then there are also the Tims; Buckley (I just bought the Rhino handmade edition of his first LP on double CD) and Tim Hardin, who everyone sang one or two of his songs. I should also have mentioned Fred Neil, but he has come out of obscurity (well semi) and into the public consciousness. But I missed Dave Van Ronk, Donovan (not that obscure, but no longer popular), Jim and Jesse, Judy Henske, Carolyn Hester (Dylan recorded for the first time with her), Sandy Bull (not obscure any longer either). Ian and Sylvia was huge in my house since my older sister was a big fan, also she was a fan of the Chad Mitchell Trio (who put out Blowin in the Wind a couple months prior to PP&M having a big hit with it and John Denver replaced Chat Mitchell when he went out for an ill-advised solo career.) LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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