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Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows
My last post about MUSIC was taken down by a moderator. I was interested in what folks would say, but apparently, it was not appropriate.
So, this time, I'd like to see if there are comments about different versions of the following songs:
"Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows"
"Everything is Beautiful"
"I'm a Believer,"
"Dancing on the Ceiling" and
"Walking on Sunshine."
No strife, discord, bad language, anything negative, please. In this God-given and perfect world, we have nothing but happy things to discuss.
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Studying for finals back in college, I would take a relaxing break listening to group It's A Beautiful Day's "White Bird." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT60cEWjP88&list=RDLT60cEWjP88&start_radio=1 |
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Reminds me of the part of Mad Men when Draper goes to the EST retreat and gets the idea for the Coke slogan. One great book on this was Thomas Frank’s The Conquest of Cool, which explained how corporations coopted "cool" for their purposes.
If so, bearing lots of fruit here. And it hasn’t been taken down, so clearly the way to avoid censorship on this forum is to pinch out a smile and let everyone comment. Was wondering about alternative versions of specific songs, but clearly improvisation is more fun (and easier). Think of this thread as the monolith in 2001. Touch the monolith and be transformed! |
Ha! My room. Yes, it’s our den tucked away in the back of the house. My wife is an earth angel and allows me to have the run of the den. She’s amused by my decor choices. I replaced the Maggies with….more Maggies! 1.7i——>2.7i. I’ve only been listening for a few hours and they aren’t broken in yet but I can already hear the step up in sound quality. I devour British TV like it’s going out of style and Poirot is one of my favs. I love not only the character but also the fantastic Art Deco featured. |
Assuming the best and giving others the benefit of the doubt often leads to better outcomes than its opposite. This approach seems to have become quite a rare commodity in these times, so kudos to you for taking the high road. |
@stuartk, Indeed! The mystery is kind of fun, right. BTW, love the photos in your system pics. Gorgeous! |
@thecarpathian, yes but is that what he was really asking for… He writes: “So, this time, I'd like to see if there are comments about different versions of the following songs”. It seems to me that he is asking for comments regarding different versions of 5 specific songs (for whatever reason) And then there is this phrase: “No strife, discord, bad language, anything negative, please. In this God-given and perfect world, we have nothing but happy things to discuss.” In which one might look at the last sentence as ironically containing three false positives. I think there is a bit of mystery afoot. Like staring into a stereo gram to try to see the hidden image within. |
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@campoly ...not to mention TV or Not TV by Proctor @ Berman..... @kennyc ...also not to mention all the 'variants' and the 'mixed media' that was around and about.... The '60's and early '70's were fun.....at least, that which I remember or care to.... A joint dipped in amyl nitrate would only go around the room Once. Opium with Anything turned you into a huge nerve ending, the 'anything' would vary with what was in hand or nearby....like next to you in reach...safely... You are what you ate.... ;) Cocaine would eat you eventually. God's way of telling you that you make too much money.... |
@jnovak - Abba was more popular than you might think; they were pretty huge in the United States, played arenas around the country (I saw them once) and were quite mature by the time they ended, and they are still putting out some solo work. I worked in the record business during the 70's and we sold a ton of great Abba singles and albums. As far as America having 'a bug up its butt' about disco, yes, there was an element of rock fans who felt this way about disco. There were even more Americans who did not, which is why disco music overall was such a dominant force in the later part of the decade. |
@asvjerry, LOL! I haven’t thought about Firesign Theatre in forever. Thanks for the laugh! |
@mrdecibel, same and thanks. It’s ok for us to look back at our mistakes with regret and wish we could have done things differently. I think the key though is not to live/dwell in the house of regret. I treat it like I treat my tinnitus, I just do my best to hear through it. And it works. |
Back when ABBA was popular this country had a bug up its butt with anything disco or related. At the time, ABBA was the number one selling group of all time. Had they not married each other and put in a few more years, they would have matured and likely captured the American audience. I own all their albums. Great stuff! Joe |
...I remember a tongue in cheek parody line inserted into 'Day Dream Believer'... "...a Day Dream Deceiver, and a old closet queen...." ...and this classic, if you really need to sink into futility....Given the current state of the status..... A good reality check to ruin the week....😏 |
@campoly, I appreciate the response. At 71, I have a lot to be thankful and happy about. However, I made a few mistakes in life, and these lead me to having regrets, that unfortunately have taken over my brain’s way of thinking. Can’t change the past, and I too am afraid for my son and his wife, even though they are doing great, now. I am physically in good shape, but the future is a bit scary and unpredictable for me. This is not the place for me to get into it. I love music, and it, along with a few other things, keeps my sanity in check. As far as speakers, I am all set. Enjoy your new speakers. All is good. My best, MrD. |
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I recall a time when sunshine, lollipops and rainbows seemed to be a 'real' possibility. Hippies/counterculture with their illusion/delusions of universal love and communal living was a thing. Sunshine pop was the 'straight' worlds interpretation of that philosophy. Commercialization of this ethos helped to create a sense of phoniness and cynicism towards this movement. Of course, hippies soon enough found out such a world not sustainable and/or possible so then we get 'Don't worry be happy' during the Reagan administration. Sunshine pop a relic of the past, all just nostalgia at this point. |
@hilde45 + 1 - 'ACDC ACDC ACDC'.... |
@mrdecibel, At the age of 72 I look back on a life well lived. In retirement, I feel freed from the shackles of societal expectations. My anxiety and fear is not for me personally but for my children and subsequent generations. As for me personally, I know that statistically I don’t have much longer. And that’s why I ordered NEW SPEAKERS! Bwahaaaaa! |
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@campoly - I'm with you there.... |
