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Post by MrWaistcoat on Aug 13, 2024 15:27:47 GMT
Rod Stewart also recorded it in 76. I wonder if he pipped Quo to it? Rod's version sounds much better until it gets to the chorus, which doesn't work well
I like Quo's version. Tame in sound, but quality nonetheless. Great opening, simple but effective solo
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Post by dennis on Aug 13, 2024 19:13:57 GMT
Where the rot started?
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Post by viza on Aug 13, 2024 23:37:08 GMT
Rod Stewart also recorded it in 76. I wonder if he pipped Quo to it? Rod's version sounds much better until it gets to the chorus, which doesn't work well I like Quo's version. Tame in sound, but quality nonetheless. Great opening, simple but effective solo Yes, agree. I've heard Rossi say that Roger Glover (who produced this single) didn't like his first attempt so they changed the solo to a more simple and commercial one.
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Post by roadhouse on Aug 14, 2024 14:29:14 GMT
Rod Stewart also recorded it in 76. I wonder if he pipped Quo to it? Rod's version sounds much better until it gets to the chorus, which doesn't work well I like Quo's version. Tame in sound, but quality nonetheless. Great opening, simple but effective solo Sounds more like The Faces than Rod on his own. A bit more of Ronnie Wood here I think.
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Post by mortified on Aug 14, 2024 15:17:59 GMT
I went to see Rod at Edinburgh Playhouse in early 1977 (January I think) and he played this. I wasn't a fan but went along just because it was very local and I could. I was quite happy hearing it but Mr Stewart had a little dig when he introduced the song saying, "this is how it should be played; with gusto".
Quo's single had been a top 10 hit only a few weeks before but I think Rod might have got to it first, as Rod's album was released in June '76.
This version is quite Faces-esque but Ronnie was settling down to being a Rolling Stone at that time, playing uncredited on their Black And Blue album.
Rod, to me, is quite listenable when he does this sort of stuff. But, since 1976, mostly he hasn't.
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Post by MrWaistcoat on Aug 14, 2024 17:50:39 GMT
mortified I took your advice and watched the Jeff Beck documentary. I had no idea Rod had recorded an album with him. Had it on in the car today and enjoyed it. Yeah, pre 77 Rod sounds quite agreeable... As for Jeff Beck, he must be the ultimate musicians musician. They all love him
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Post by theprogfather on Aug 14, 2024 22:13:41 GMT
I like Wild Side Of Life but don't love it, having said that, if I never hear it again I wouldn't be too bothered.
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Post by dennis on Aug 14, 2024 23:27:20 GMT
mortified I took your advice and watched the Jeff Beck documentary. I had no idea Rod had recorded an album with him. Had it on in the car today and enjoyed it. Yeah, pre 77 Rod sounds quite agreeable... As for Jeff Beck, he must be the ultimate musicians musician. They all love him 2: Truth in '68 & Beck-Ola in '69
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