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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2017 10:28:41 GMT
If we are still talking about that atrocious Dreamin' song, there isn't a single redeeming feature about it, synths or no synths.
IYCSTH gets a lot of stick with Quo fans for its experiments with production, backing vocals etc, but I've always enjoyed the album. I can remember John Peel (RIP) bless him, playing quite a few songs from the album prior to release on his late evening show. My Dad, who unlike my Mum thought Quo were a joke band, even liked the album Compared to the likes of Going Down Town Tonight? Yes, it's got a catchy melody. As a composition, it's not all that different from something like, say, "Runaway". And when you listen to the 78/79 FF outtakes of "Keep Me Guessing", "Late Last Night" or "Invitation" and compare them to the finished mid-80s versions you'll see how much difference arrangements can make. The ITAN version of "Invitation" sounds so polished, so empty to me - I was genuinely surprised how much I liked the "demo" on the IYCSTH deluxe. GDTT is definitely one of those songs you are supposed not to like - but I always have right back to its time. I can see the comparison to Dreamin' but this gets away with it and has less cringe factor even though it is as frothy and lightweight as a shaken shandy.
I personally don't see the comparison to Runaway at all, but we all hear different things I guess.
I've never heard Keep Me Guessing or Late Last Night so cannot comment on them.
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Post by 4th Chord on Apr 12, 2017 11:19:02 GMT
Compared to the likes of Going Down Town Tonight? Yes, it's got a catchy melody. As a composition, it's not all that different from something like, say, "Runaway". And when you listen to the 78/79 FF outtakes of "Keep Me Guessing", "Late Last Night" or "Invitation" and compare them to the finished mid-80s versions you'll see how much difference arrangements can make. The ITAN version of "Invitation" sounds so polished, so empty to me - I was genuinely surprised how much I liked the "demo" on the IYCSTH deluxe. GDTT is definitely one of those songs you are supposed not to like - but I always have right back to its time. I can see the comparison to Dreamin' but this gets away with it and has less cringe factor even though it is as frothy and lightweight as a shaken shandy.
I personally don't see the comparison to Runaway at all, but we all hear different things I guess.
I've never heard Keep Me Guessing or Late Last Night so cannot comment on them.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2017 11:43:58 GMT
Thanks - knew that someone who liked them would oblige
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Post by 4th Chord on Apr 12, 2017 11:44:38 GMT
Thanks - knew that someone who liked them would oblige
.... Aye, they're magic aren't they....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2017 12:01:36 GMT
Nutbush City Limits anyone?..
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Post by frozenhero on Apr 12, 2017 15:06:55 GMT
Thanks - knew that someone who liked them would oblige
.... Aye, they're magic aren't they.... I think the demos from the IYCSTH bonus CD showcase what a difference the rhythm section can make. The '85 versions aren't bad but the 'demos' pack a lot more punch. And I guess that's what the difference between the FF and CQ is all about.
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Post by Quoincidence on Apr 12, 2017 17:10:33 GMT
Late Last Night is a great track... for some reason it reminds me of Footloose? might just be me on that one, however, I can't say I like Keep Me Guessing though
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Post by gav on Apr 13, 2017 14:44:31 GMT
Late Last Night is a great track... for some reason it reminds me of Footloose? might just be me on that one, however, I can't say I like Keep Me Guessing though Damn sax solo, it just ain't Quo.
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Post by gav on Apr 13, 2017 14:47:09 GMT
Nutbush City Limits anyone?.. And this one....
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Post by frozenhero on Apr 26, 2017 13:39:58 GMT
Late Last Night is a great track... for some reason it reminds me of Footloose? might just be me on that one, however, I can't say I like Keep Me Guessing though Damn sax solo, it just ain't Quo. That's why I like the 1978/1979 demo even if it has no vocals. Could have been a really great Quo songs. I still like the 80s version but it does sound watered down.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2017 17:56:55 GMT
Hi All, Get your disco Shirt/Flares and Platforms on and don't forget the glitter ball on the ceiling.......
Geoff.
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Post by wolfman on Apr 29, 2017 18:16:48 GMT
SUPERCALFRAGILISTCEXPIALDOCIOS...SHHH BUT DONT TELL EVERY ONE....
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