Badfinger


I've been listening to this album a lot lately, and it grows on me more and more everyday. While not regarded in the same class as Bafinger's Holy Trinity--"No Dice," "Straight Up," and "Wish You Were Here"--"Ass" is a remarkably good album, especially considering that it was initially rejected by Apple, which was in its death throes at the time. The songs are all of a high caliber, and even the weakest song on the set, the whimsical "Cowboy," is melodically compelling. I've always considered Badfinger one of the most underrated and undervalued bands in the history of rock. According to many, "Ass" was made when the band was in decline--when management problems, drugs, and stress within the band were exacting a heavy toll--but the more I listen to the album, the less I hear it that way. True, it's not going to make anyone forget the Big 3, but, with the right distribution and promotion, it easily could've been a hit album (as was the case with 1973's "Badfinger" and 1974's "Wish You Were Here"). But, as with most things in Badfinger's history, it all went wrong when it should've gone right. Which is a shame, because, as all of the Pete Ham--era recordings prove, these guys were superior musicians who deserved a far better fate. Guitar-based pop would not be the same without them. Maybe the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will recognize their achievements one of these years. It's about time someone did. Any other Badfinger fans out there?
hooper
asdf: I think the original was written in B major, a relatively difficult key in which to play. IMO, try taking it up a half-step to C major to make it a breeze. Look at http://www.fretplay.com/tabs/b/badfinger/baby_blue-tab.shtml
i love badfinger, but the r&r hall of fame has so far overlooked such influential groups as the hollies,sly and the family stone,the moody blues,the move and procol harum..they'll have to take a number and wait i guess.
Yeah, the hall just inducted Bob Seger ferchristsakes. I can't think of many people in rock less influential or important than Bob Seger.
seger is rock's kenny rogers.. a little talent and a lot of luck....his best song was his first hit "ramblin' gamblin' man"....not even available on cd or lp......oh add t.rex,free,spooky tooth and mott the hoople to the waiting line.
Yes, I`m a fan of Badfinger, actually, you might want
to check out the band Savatage, They do an AWESOME
version of Day After Day.
The album is from 1985, Power Of The Night, I THINK,
or another one, from that time, I have it at home,
but I`m at work now. I`ll let you know.