OT: Great performances

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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by auroraave » Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:39 pm

in 1976 Al Stewert wrote this classic, THE YEAR OF THE CAT.

"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress runnin' like a watercolour in the rain" is one of the most beautiful lines ever written.

The composition is exquisite - the solo going from organ to guitar to guitar to sax is absolutely breathtaking. If you know this song, or if you have a cocktail near you, take a seat and enjoy - The Year of the Cat - absolutely mesmerizing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwx2g42 ... l=mzyxetp3

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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by D-train » Sat Aug 20, 2022 1:29 pm

Epic. Here is Al with the back story....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL_MJlnpHRU
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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by Walla Walla Dawg II » Sat Aug 20, 2022 2:31 pm

When I listened to the back story, this song came up on the recommended list.

I've always loved the way this song sound....but it's more interesting how they made it.


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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by auroraave » Sat Aug 20, 2022 2:57 pm

D-train wrote:
Sat Aug 20, 2022 1:29 pm
Epic. Here is Al with the back story....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL_MJlnpHRU
Dude, that is a great find! I knew the story about getting the title from the Vietnamese calendar, but not the rest. Super interesting.

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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by D-train » Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:44 pm

He seems like a great happy guy. I love his self deprecating humor and how he then he laughs his ass off right after he says something funny. :lol:
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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by D-train » Fri Nov 18, 2022 9:45 pm

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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by maoling » Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:16 am

auroraave wrote:
Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:39 pm
in 1976 Al Stewert wrote this classic, THE YEAR OF THE CAT.

"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress runnin' like a watercolour in the rain" is one of the most beautiful lines ever written.

The composition is exquisite - the solo going from organ to guitar to guitar to sax is absolutely breathtaking. If you know this song, or if you have a cocktail near you, take a seat and enjoy - The Year of the Cat - absolutely mesmerizing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwx2g42 ... l=mzyxetp3
Let's stay with Al Stewart awhile. I started listening to him in the early 70s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZgSD3qL2ok

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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by maoling » Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:31 am

Also, and I have three or four more at least, but this is likely most favorite all Stewart song. I grew up with his music and bought all the albums, but Past, Present and Future remains sacred to me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa89bt0GZvQ

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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by auroraave » Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:05 am

Canada's finest- April Wine - Roller. If you know it - you know it. If you don't you're a putz cuz this sh*t ROCKS. One of the most underrated bands - this is easily their best performance. The triple guitar attack is just insane.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgz9-s9 ... NREACTIONS

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Re: OT: Great performances

Post by Michael K. » Sat Dec 10, 2022 3:41 pm

Triumph was on that same website. This was always one of my favorites. Then the guys start talking about roller!

https://youtu.be/BP-T1BPFXLU

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