Hi In the last 5 years or so I had found George Harrisons All Things Must Pass LP and had never heard of it before. Sure i had heard his famous tuenes my sweet lord, and few others but I always loved George. There was just "something" about him that drew me in. The first time I heard Beware of Darkness, i cried so much. It really touched me for the same reasons you had said. That entire album, every song is so special. Im so glad I found your channel and will be binge watching for sure❤
I’m sorry I just now saw your comment. I really appreciate what you wrote; and so glad you discovered that song. It is truly beautiful. Thank you for watching. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future!
That is a fantastic song that I completely forgot about! I remember hearing it back then but forgot this was a Tower Of Power song. So many great songs from back then that don't get played anymore so thank you for reminding me of this classic!!
Way back, when we were drug crazed teenagers and definitely too ‘cool’ for the Carpenters, we were in a house 4 am. It had been a rough night and some people were in bad shape. Somebody put their greatest hits on & the whole house suddenly chilled. People on bad trips were okay and the violent edge to the vibe just vanished. I’ve loved them ever since & wonder how many people at that house 45 years ago do too.
Ok guys, you really got me here because I've NEVER heard anyone talk about this before, I thought I was the only person hearing the "sweet spots!" I know that sounds arrogant, but I never see on friends' or family's faces that they hear these things at all. So thanks for bringing this up -- we loved Tower of Power because they were from Oakland, and we were in high school in the Sacramento area only about 70 miles away. I knew the song Jon was going to play the second he hummed that part! haha. But now I want to ask you guys something you might never have noticed -- there are actually some songs where the "sweet spot" happens not because of the PRESENCE of something, but because of its ABSENCE. In other words, some part of the song has been established, let's say, the verse, with the presence of vocals and instruments, but then....the next time around, instead of adding something, they actually leave something out, and it creates a sort of calm that is so beautiful, that it becomes a "sweet spot" of its own BECAUSE of the absence of accompaniment. ???? Of course I have to give you my example, and then I'm done. Ok, so listen to that one-hit wonder "Angel of the Morning," the original, by Merilee Rush -- and remember, in order to hear the "sweet spot," you MUST listen to the first verse (I actually don't like the chorus of the song at all, it's the VERSES that I really like), in order to hear the ABSENCE that creates the sweet spot in the second verse. Second verse starts about 1:17. ruclips.net/video/24rYz9QAvdQ/видео.html Would love to hear back from you guys if you wanted to comment, because I have to say you really surprised me with this. Take care and thanks!
Thank you for these. Excellent comments! I listened to that part of the song and totally hear what you hear. That’s such a great moment in terms of the arrangement of this song. I can tell that you listen to music the same way we do 😊. Thanks for watching. Look forward to hearing more from you in the future!
Some "sweet spots" to start include: John McVie's bass solo in Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain." Lindsey Buckingham's guitar solo in Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way." Elton's piano & Ray Cooper's outro on "Grow Some Funk Of Your Own." Davey Johnstone's guitar solo in Elton's "Kiss The Bride." Nigel Olsson's drum fills taking out Elton's "Curtains." The George Harrison guitar intro to Ringo Starr's "It Don't Come Easy." There is a Roger Pope drum moment in "Elton's "Crazy Water" that moves across my room with so much energy & speed that I am sooo ready to hear it every time - at volume! More to come. Enjoyed the video. Good idea.
You and I have a lot in common friend! I love all of those moments you mentioned, and cherish each one when I play those tracks. Listening to Nigel Olson‘s drums is sort of a sweet spot for me. Whatever the song is. I actually listen to isolated drum tracks pretty frequently. I listen to a lot of Nigel, a lot of Ringo and John Bonham. I totally enjoy, listening to just the drums nothing else. I know that makes me a music nerd! Thanks for watching!
Great conversation, guys! Can't agree more about Carpenters - Richard's arrangements and Karen's vocal delivery are almost unmatched in pop music. The Association has one of the all-time sweet spots in _Never My Love_ with their wordless vocal break that begins at about a minute twelve into the song. It only lasts for 8 seconds, but the ascending chorus they perform has such an uplifting, ethereal quality. One other song that is almost all sweet spot is _Everything I Own_ by Bread - the lyrics, the melody, the instrumentation and the arrangement all work so beautifully together to make a powerful emotional impact, and the song isn't particularly complex in a musical sense. I could go on and on, but I'll stop there. It should go without saying, but you've got a new subscriber!
The way music affects us as children is incredible. When young, we subconsciously connect with originality and genius. For me, there are sounds in Beatles and Elton John records that are completely transformative -- they are permanent wiring into indescribable emotions. And those sweet spots you talk about, they are sublime connection to something deep in the psyche. Even on something obscure as Elton John's "Pinky," the vocal licks at the end of the "poor gambler's hands" line warps time and puts me back into my 6-year-old self, watching the rainbow MCA label spin on the basement stereo system. (I happened to be listening to Caribou yesterday, so that's why it came to mind.) On another note, you never mentioned HOW you rediscovered the Tower of Power Song. And thanks for introducing me to that song. Never heard it, and it's absolutely awesome. You guys should do more videos together more often. I loved your "When Great Artists Go Bad" videos, and now you've got another good series. Keep at it!
I love your comments! You had me at “Pinky” and the MCA rainbow label. I wish I could write as well as you describe those magical experiences. Pinky is one of my favorite Elton songs. I’ve never understood why he ignored it his entire career. The sweet spot for me is “I don’t want to wake you; but I’d like to tell you, that I love you”. The way the melody takes his voice down to a rarely heard low note on the last two words. In fact that entire first verse is a sweet spot for me. Caribou was my first Elton album and it holds so many memories as you described. “I’ve Seen The Saucers” and “Ticking” were the other high points for me as an 11 year old kid. By the way I do tell the story how I finally rediscovered the Tower of Power song. I could write more but would never get anything done! Thanks for the excellent comments!
@@JonBlackstone Caribou was also my first Elton record! I remember it came with a poster and I had that on my bedroom wall. There is something magical about the sound that whole band (and producer) made together -- and I've watched all your videos re Elton and his band. There are a lot of similarities in our connection with music. It's interesting to find that there is something universal about how this music resonates with our generation. Re Tower of Power, you mentioned you heard the song in a supermarket, but the clerk couldn't tell you the name. I'll have to listen again if there was more to the story.
Great subject. It's like waiting on a great scene in a movie you've seen a hundred times. Carry on Wayward Son by Kansas has a great sweet spot at 1min8sec when the piano starts.
Not sure why this video showed up in my feed or why I am always surprised how much I love these podcasts. It is so fun to “be in the room” with you. I miss our time together. I was even surprised at how nice you were regarding the Carpenters.😂 You know I was always more Pop centered than you. 😊
Often times for me it is the bridge -- I think it is because it is the point where the nature of the song changes, the meaning changes and yet somehow gets resolved by the final chorus.
Absolutely! The bridge is also usually the hardest part of the song to write. The Beatles were masters at riding incredible bridges. What are some examples of some of your favorite bridge moments?
Actually some of my favorite Sweet Spots are The Paul Buckmaster string arrangements on the early Elton John classics in particular the song "Friends" which might be my favorite Elton song.
I absolutely agree! Paul Buckmaster brought many sweet spots to Elton’s music. He was a major contributor to Elton’s music becoming so popular. Thanks for watching!
Guys, thanks for the response. I hadn't listened to your whole video here and wanted to tell you that I think Beware of Darkness is one of George's most musically complex and beautiful songs, musically superior to the output of the other Beatles. It's just so musical.....and was not a big song for George, but just an inner cut on the album that most people have never even heard, almost completely forgotten!
I'm 70 years old. I hung around with a bunch of guys that were very hip in their musical tastes in the early seventies. Grateful Dead , early Boz scaggs etcetera. I became a professional musician later on. The song Superstar by The Carpenters was always a religious experience for me. Those French horns and in a quiet section when Joe Osborne comes back in with his bass riff. Unbelievable. Also, I love the hits of the band Bread. All I can say is I caught hell for expressing my opinions on these pop masterpieces. I also dated a gal whose cousin was a horn player in Tower of power. Trumpet I think. Some guy from Seattle. Anyway Jon I'm up here in Everett and I love listening to you guys. And this topic about sweet spots is genius.
Wow, thanks for the great comments! I just love hearing peoples stories about music and their interaction with all this incredible music. Glad to hear that you’re in my neck of the woods. Are used to live in Everett up until fairly recently. Now I’m closer to Seattle. Hope to hear from you again!
@@JonBlackstone Born and raised in Everett. Grew up next to the Everett Golf and Country Club. Became a caddy and ultimately played varsity golf at Everett High. Played music for money from 1976 until 1984 when I graduated with an accounting degree and began my day job stuff at age 30. I didn't love performing enough to give up my weekends after the regular work week. The best I ever did was a four night per week gig in an acoustic duo for a full year-plus (about 15 weeks per year). Made 75$ bucks a nite in 1982 and 1983. Played a place called Ricardo's. It was very popular. Between music and casual longshoring I never had to get a day job. That was no accident. I am a lazy mother-fucker and I had no intention of going to work until I absolutely had to. One day of longshoring paid my rent for the month. I was never as progressed as you were as a paid musician. But I did hook up with an established song-plugger/publisher in Nashville for a few years (Sherrill Blackman) and came damn close to having my songs placed (mid 90s) with mainstream Nashville artists. Then my life went down the shitter in 2000 and I had to bag the music thing. Long story. Just being taken as a serious songwriter by Sherrill is my claim to fame. I did it without moving to Nashville. Also, check out Tricia Walker. She was a publisher and cowrote a hit for Alison Krauss (Looking in the Eyes of Love). I met with her in her office on Music Row in May of 1997 based on a song I sent through the mail. First song I ever sent/pitched! What a thrill that was. If you don't mind, please hide this message and keep it private. Much appreciated. Keith.
the end refrain of Wings “little lamb/dragonfly “ is pretty heartfelt. It hints at the depth that McCartney still has in his early post beatles songwriting and what is to come.
I could listen to Jon talk his favorite music all day because we’re about 1-3 yrs apart & grew up in musical ‘famblies’ … Jon, “Cheer Down” has MY sweet spot in it, and no one ever seems to talk about that masterpiece of George’s. Give it a spin if ya haven’t in awhile. 🧐🤷♂️
Yeah, that’s a great moment. Have you watched my episode titled “celebration of the Elton John band”? I focus on Philadelphia Freedom in that video and there’s a really cool bass and voice only version of that song. Thanks for watching!
@@JonBlackstone yes saw that - really enjoyed. *I kinda went off on someone a couple of years back on YT who basically made a comment that EJ shouldn't be called a "rock" singer but maybe pop or ballad performer.... I ran off about ten flat out rock numbers from his hey day and he actually responded saying he was "unaware of those" lol
Thanks guys! I see you added Supertramp singing what I feel is the best teenage angst song of all time "Hide In Your Shell". I always thought Supertramp could put together a great "Rock Opera". Think about it. Rudy's depression puts him a train to nowhere not wanting to go to an "Asylum", Hide in your shell", Dreamer, "Take the Long Way Home", "The Logical Song", "Give a Little Bit", etc. Much of their music catalog would be perfect for a "rock opera." I wonder if anyone has ever pointed that out the idea to anyone related to Rick Davies or his old collaborator and band mate Roger Hodgson? I think Rick is really sick though.
I could not agree more with your comments. I think Supertramp is one of the most underrated bands in the history of popular music. I can’t believe they don’t have a more committed fan base. For my money they were one of the great British bands. Thanks for watching!
Before "Breakfast in America" you really couldn't find them outside of the "70's FM stations" ( I know you know what I mean) but anytime I turned a friend on to them they were immediately hooked. "Crisis What Crisis" is one of my alltime favorites. And of course "Hide in Your Shell" from Crime Of The Century I used to pull out as a teenager if I thought I was being misunderstood. Man, I love music!
I had left a comment last time around sharing a sweet spot of mine and here I am again, to share a new one. This time, a recent, Brazilian one. Check out the song Do Amanhã Nada Sei (it means I Know Nothing About Tomorrow), from the album of the same name, released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Almir Sater. My sweet spot is on the 02:35 mark. (by the way, this album is brilliant, my favorite from 2022)
Karen was so lovely and yeah she could play drums with feel and what a surprise her singing was spot on timing . The Carpenters make me think of being a kid in 1973 and the summer and the Planet of the Apes
Thank you, Mike! Your comment immediately took me back to watching planet of the apes at our local drive-in theater. Those movies set the tone of my childhood and watching movies at the drive-in theater was the absolute best experience of my childhood. That may sound strange to some people, but it’s really true!
@@JonBlackstone I put on my fake leather jacket and I was 6 years old in 1973 mum took me to the cinema because I wanted to see conquest of the planet of the apes . But we got there and it was an x rated double bill some film Emmanuel ha ha . Mum had a discussion and said I couldn’t go in … wat? What ? Then I was crying and crying. Eventually they said ok he can watch the planet of the apes but we had to leave before Emmanuel comes on . No problem ha ha . I cried and got in ! Remember that film so we’ll , loved it
More Than a Feeling
“I closed my eyes and she slipped away.”
Yes loved midnight Special. I was privileged to go in 1974❤😊
The best!
Thank you for giving beware of darkness the recognition it deserves.....
Hi In the last 5 years or so I had found George Harrisons All Things Must Pass LP and had never heard of it before. Sure i had heard his famous tuenes my sweet lord, and few others but I always loved George. There was just "something" about him that drew me in. The first time I heard Beware of Darkness, i cried so much. It really touched me for the same reasons you had said. That entire album, every song is so special. Im so glad I found your channel and will be binge watching for sure❤
Thanks for watching! It’s great to hear from you. I really appreciate your comments and look forward to hearing from you more!
I’m sorry I just now saw your comment. I really appreciate what you wrote; and so glad you discovered that song. It is truly beautiful. Thank you for watching. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future!
Carpenters were way before their time
That is a fantastic song that I completely forgot about! I remember hearing it back then but forgot this was a Tower Of Power song. So many great songs from back then that don't get played anymore so thank you for reminding me of this classic!!
So glad you reconnected with such an amazing song. It truly is a stellar piece of music. Thanks for watching!
Tower of Power song will bring tears to your eyes.
Yes! I’ve had that reaction many times . It’s such a soulful, sad song. Thanks for watching!
Way back, when we were drug crazed teenagers and definitely too ‘cool’ for the Carpenters, we were in a house 4 am. It had been a rough night and some people were in bad shape. Somebody put their greatest hits on & the whole house suddenly chilled. People on bad trips were okay and the violent edge to the vibe just vanished. I’ve loved them ever since & wonder how many people at that house 45 years ago do too.
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Great topic! Memorable melodies. Great job guys!
Thanks for watching Andy!
Ok guys, you really got me here because I've NEVER heard anyone talk about this before, I thought I was the only person hearing the "sweet spots!" I know that sounds arrogant, but I never see on friends' or family's faces that they hear these things at all. So thanks for bringing this up -- we loved Tower of Power because they were from Oakland, and we were in high school in the Sacramento area only about 70 miles away. I knew the song Jon was going to play the second he hummed that part! haha. But now I want to ask you guys something you might never have noticed -- there are actually some songs where the "sweet spot" happens not because of the PRESENCE of something, but because of its ABSENCE. In other words, some part of the song has been established, let's say, the verse, with the presence of vocals and instruments, but then....the next time around, instead of adding something, they actually leave something out, and it creates a sort of calm that is so beautiful, that it becomes a "sweet spot" of its own BECAUSE of the absence of accompaniment. ???? Of course I have to give you my example, and then I'm done. Ok, so listen to that one-hit wonder "Angel of the Morning," the original, by Merilee Rush -- and remember, in order to hear the "sweet spot," you MUST listen to the first verse (I actually don't like the chorus of the song at all, it's the VERSES that I really like), in order to hear the ABSENCE that creates the sweet spot in the second verse. Second verse starts about 1:17. ruclips.net/video/24rYz9QAvdQ/видео.html Would love to hear back from you guys if you wanted to comment, because I have to say you really surprised me with this. Take care and thanks!
Thank you for these. Excellent comments! I listened to that part of the song and totally hear what you hear. That’s such a great moment in terms of the arrangement of this song. I can tell that you listen to music the same way we do 😊. Thanks for watching. Look forward to hearing more from you in the future!
Some "sweet spots" to start include: John McVie's bass solo in Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain." Lindsey Buckingham's guitar solo in Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way." Elton's piano & Ray Cooper's outro on "Grow Some Funk Of Your Own." Davey Johnstone's guitar solo in Elton's "Kiss The Bride." Nigel Olsson's drum fills taking out Elton's "Curtains." The George Harrison guitar intro to Ringo Starr's "It Don't Come Easy." There is a Roger Pope drum moment in "Elton's "Crazy Water" that moves across my room with so much energy & speed that I am sooo ready to hear it every time - at volume! More to come. Enjoyed the video. Good idea.
You and I have a lot in common friend! I love all of those moments you mentioned, and cherish each one when I play those tracks. Listening to Nigel Olson‘s drums is sort of a sweet spot for me. Whatever the song is. I actually listen to isolated drum tracks pretty frequently. I listen to a lot of Nigel, a lot of Ringo and John Bonham. I totally enjoy, listening to just the drums nothing else. I know that makes me a music nerd! Thanks for watching!
Great conversation, guys! Can't agree more about Carpenters - Richard's arrangements and Karen's vocal delivery are almost unmatched in pop music. The Association has one of the all-time sweet spots in _Never My Love_ with their wordless vocal break that begins at about a minute twelve into the song. It only lasts for 8 seconds, but the ascending chorus they perform has such an uplifting, ethereal quality. One other song that is almost all sweet spot is _Everything I Own_ by Bread - the lyrics, the melody, the instrumentation and the arrangement all work so beautifully together to make a powerful emotional impact, and the song isn't particularly complex in a musical sense. I could go on and on, but I'll stop there. It should go without saying, but you've got a new subscriber!
The way music affects us as children is incredible. When young, we subconsciously connect with originality and genius. For me, there are sounds in Beatles and Elton John records that are completely transformative -- they are permanent wiring into indescribable emotions. And those sweet spots you talk about, they are sublime connection to something deep in the psyche. Even on something obscure as Elton John's "Pinky," the vocal licks at the end of the "poor gambler's hands" line warps time and puts me back into my 6-year-old self, watching the rainbow MCA label spin on the basement stereo system. (I happened to be listening to Caribou yesterday, so that's why it came to mind.)
On another note, you never mentioned HOW you rediscovered the Tower of Power Song. And thanks for introducing me to that song. Never heard it, and it's absolutely awesome. You guys should do more videos together more often. I loved your "When Great Artists Go Bad" videos, and now you've got another good series. Keep at it!
I love your comments! You had me at “Pinky” and the MCA rainbow label. I wish I could write as well as you describe those magical experiences. Pinky is one of my favorite Elton songs. I’ve never understood why he ignored it his entire career. The sweet spot for me is “I don’t want to wake you; but I’d like to tell you, that I love you”. The way the melody takes his voice down to a rarely heard low note on the last two words. In fact that entire first verse is a sweet spot for me. Caribou was my first Elton album and it holds so many memories as you described. “I’ve Seen The Saucers” and “Ticking” were the other high points for me as an 11 year old kid. By the way I do tell the story how I finally rediscovered the Tower of Power song. I could write more but would never get anything done! Thanks for the excellent comments!
@@JonBlackstone Caribou was also my first Elton record! I remember it came with a poster and I had that on my bedroom wall. There is something magical about the sound that whole band (and producer) made together -- and I've watched all your videos re Elton and his band. There are a lot of similarities in our connection with music. It's interesting to find that there is something universal about how this music resonates with our generation. Re Tower of Power, you mentioned you heard the song in a supermarket, but the clerk couldn't tell you the name. I'll have to listen again if there was more to the story.
Great subject. It's like waiting on a great scene in a movie
you've seen a hundred times. Carry on Wayward Son by Kansas
has a great sweet spot at 1min8sec when the piano starts.
Yeah, that’s a great example of a sweet spot! What a great song that is. Appreciate your comments!
Not sure why this video showed up in my feed or why I am always surprised how much I love these podcasts. It is so fun to “be in the room” with you. I miss our time together. I was even surprised at how nice you were regarding the Carpenters.😂 You know I was always more Pop centered than you. 😊
Hi Michelle , what a pleasant surprise. We need to talk to catch up. And by the way, I love the carpenters! Hope to talk to you very soon.
More sweet spots is definitely in order.
More on the way! Thanks for watching!
What a fantastic video have a wonderful Easter long weekend Jon ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you sir! So glad you enjoyed our latest adventure. God bless you this Easter!
The 'Rocket Man' synth reveal puts a lump in my throat.
It brings joy to my ears hearing the dancing 70's synthesizer notes.
I know exactly what you mean. It does the same thing to me! Thanks for watching!
Often times for me it is the bridge -- I think it is because it is the point where the nature of the song changes, the meaning changes and yet somehow gets resolved by the final chorus.
Absolutely! The bridge is also usually the hardest part of the song to write. The Beatles were masters at riding incredible bridges. What are some examples of some of your favorite bridge moments?
Actually some of my favorite Sweet Spots are The Paul Buckmaster string arrangements on the early Elton John classics in particular the song "Friends" which might be my favorite Elton song.
I absolutely agree! Paul Buckmaster brought many sweet spots to Elton’s music. He was a major contributor to Elton’s music becoming so popular. Thanks for watching!
Guys, thanks for the response. I hadn't listened to your whole video here and wanted to tell you that I think Beware of Darkness is one of George's most musically complex and beautiful songs, musically superior to the output of the other Beatles. It's just so musical.....and was not a big song for George, but just an inner cut on the album that most people have never even heard, almost completely forgotten!
I couldn’t agree more! I would easily put it at the top of my favorite George Harrison solo recordings. It’s a stunningly beautiful song.
I'm 70 years old. I hung around with a bunch of guys that were very hip in their musical tastes in the early seventies. Grateful Dead , early Boz scaggs etcetera. I became a professional musician later on. The song Superstar by The Carpenters was always a religious experience for me. Those French horns and in a quiet section when Joe Osborne comes back in with his bass riff. Unbelievable. Also, I love the hits of the band Bread. All I can say is I caught hell for expressing my opinions on these pop masterpieces. I also dated a gal whose cousin was a horn player in Tower of power. Trumpet I think. Some guy from Seattle. Anyway Jon I'm up here in Everett and I love listening to you guys. And this topic about sweet spots is genius.
Wow, thanks for the great comments! I just love hearing peoples stories about music and their interaction with all this incredible music. Glad to hear that you’re in my neck of the woods. Are used to live in Everett up until fairly recently. Now I’m closer to Seattle. Hope to hear from you again!
@@JonBlackstone Born and raised in Everett. Grew up next to the Everett Golf and Country Club. Became a caddy and ultimately played varsity golf at Everett High. Played music for money from 1976 until 1984 when I graduated with an accounting degree and began my day job stuff at age 30. I didn't love performing enough to give up my weekends after the regular work week. The best I ever did was a four night per week gig in an acoustic duo for a full year-plus (about 15 weeks per year). Made 75$ bucks a nite in 1982 and 1983. Played a place called Ricardo's. It was very popular. Between music and casual longshoring I never had to get a day job. That was no accident. I am a lazy mother-fucker and I had no intention of going to work until I absolutely had to. One day of longshoring paid my rent for the month.
I was never as progressed as you were as a paid musician. But I did hook up with an established song-plugger/publisher in Nashville for a few years (Sherrill Blackman) and came damn close to having my songs placed (mid 90s) with mainstream Nashville artists. Then my life went down the shitter in 2000 and I had to bag the music thing. Long story. Just being taken as a serious songwriter by Sherrill is my claim to fame. I did it without moving to Nashville. Also, check out Tricia Walker. She was a publisher and cowrote a hit for Alison Krauss (Looking in the Eyes of Love). I met with her in her office on Music Row in May of 1997 based on a song I sent through the mail. First song I ever sent/pitched! What a thrill that was.
If you don't mind, please hide this message and keep it private. Much appreciated. Keith.
You guys share some sweet tastes in music with myself. those were like eating the cake and icing too.
I love to hear that! When are the best parts of these videos this hearing from people like you. Thanks for watching
the end refrain of Wings “little lamb/dragonfly “ is pretty heartfelt. It hints at the depth that McCartney still has in his early post beatles songwriting and what is to come.
I agree! Have you ever watched my episode about Paul McCartney’s vocal work? I think you’d really enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
Guys: Thank You, especially for what you do, and have done!!
Thank you for your kind words. It makes the work I put into these videos all the more worth it. And thank you for watching!
I could listen to Jon talk his favorite music all day because we’re about 1-3 yrs apart & grew up in musical ‘famblies’ … Jon, “Cheer Down” has MY sweet spot in it, and no one ever seems to talk about that masterpiece of George’s. Give it a spin if ya haven’t in awhile. 🧐🤷♂️
Great song BTW
Love Karen
As far as vocal improvising, Elton with his "Yes I Do"! at the end of P.F. would be up there
Yeah, that’s a great moment. Have you watched my episode titled “celebration of the Elton John band”? I focus on Philadelphia Freedom in that video and there’s a really cool bass and voice only version of that song. Thanks for watching!
@@JonBlackstone yes saw that - really enjoyed. *I kinda went off on someone a couple of years back on YT who basically made a comment that EJ shouldn't be called a "rock" singer but maybe pop or ballad performer.... I ran off about ten flat out rock numbers from his hey day and he actually responded saying he was "unaware of those" lol
Thanks guys! I see you added Supertramp singing what I feel is the best teenage angst song of all time "Hide In Your Shell". I always thought Supertramp could put together a great "Rock Opera". Think about it. Rudy's depression puts him a train to nowhere not wanting to go to an "Asylum", Hide in your shell", Dreamer, "Take the Long Way Home", "The Logical Song", "Give a Little Bit", etc. Much of their music catalog would be perfect for a "rock opera." I wonder if anyone has ever pointed that out the idea to anyone related to Rick Davies or his old collaborator and band mate Roger Hodgson? I think Rick is really sick though.
I could not agree more with your comments. I think Supertramp is one of the most underrated bands in the history of popular music. I can’t believe they don’t have a more committed fan base. For my money they were one of the great British bands. Thanks for watching!
Before "Breakfast in America" you really couldn't find them outside of the "70's FM stations" ( I know you know what I mean) but anytime I turned a friend on to them they were immediately hooked. "Crisis What Crisis" is one of my alltime favorites. And of course "Hide in Your Shell" from Crime Of The Century I used to pull out as a teenager if I thought I was being misunderstood. Man, I love music!
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I had left a comment last time around sharing a sweet spot of mine and here I am again, to share a new one. This time, a recent, Brazilian one. Check out the song Do Amanhã Nada Sei (it means I Know Nothing About Tomorrow), from the album of the same name, released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Almir Sater. My sweet spot is on the 02:35 mark. (by the way, this album is brilliant, my favorite from 2022)
Music Sweet Spots Episode 2, please.
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Thanks guys ❤😊
Thanks for watching Pam!
Karen was so lovely and yeah she could play drums with feel and what a surprise her singing was spot on timing . The Carpenters make me think of being a kid in 1973 and the summer and the Planet of the Apes
Thank you, Mike! Your comment immediately took me back to watching planet of the apes at our local drive-in theater. Those movies set the tone of my childhood and watching movies at the drive-in theater was the absolute best experience of my childhood. That may sound strange to some people, but it’s really true!
@@JonBlackstone I put on my fake leather jacket and I was 6 years old in 1973 mum took me to the cinema because I wanted to see conquest of the planet of the apes . But we got there and it was an x rated double bill some film Emmanuel ha ha . Mum had a discussion and said I couldn’t go in … wat? What ? Then I was crying and crying. Eventually they said ok he can watch the planet of the apes but we had to leave before Emmanuel comes on . No problem ha ha . I cried and got in ! Remember that film so we’ll , loved it
I love Karen's voice too, I just get lost on every note!
Sorry, I'm referring to the first T of P song.
Nobody better than TOP.