What is Goldtop listening to?

[Goldtop]

I hope everyone is having a good weekend.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3820U75AIw

Lloyd/Goldtop/QoC

[bluefade]

To me, this may be the most beautiful song ever written. It's definitely in my top five.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOoHuibwHGI

Lloyd/Goldtop/QoC

Your hearts in the right place, mr goldtop !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Goldtop]

Your hearts in the right place, mr goldtop !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you. Looking back, it seems that I've gotten almost as much flack for liking Barry Manilow as I have for liking The REAL/Original KISS. But that's okay; I'm coping...

Lloyd/Goldtop/QoC

[Shawn@PRS]

Yoakam and Jimenez doing a Zevon song.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1KQQCRAhhc

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWDm1BK7Fgo

Baby Goldtop

[Goldtop]

A rough Monday. I'm afraid I identify much too closely with this one today...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx4PsxUvMqY

Lloyd/Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Trampy Tuesday.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZsITVbY6og


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3APxAfzxSw

Lloyd/Goldtop/Queen of Clubs

[docbennett]

Blue Oyster Cult

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imaginos

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/BlueOysterCultImaginos.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/BlueOysterCultImaginos.jpg)

[Goldtop]

Elvis has always been a biggie to me. Some of my first memories having to do with music are about Elvis. My favorite era of Elvis is the 70's, the jumpsuit era that started in Vegas and went from there. Here are two different versions of "In The Ghetto":


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRfITydVZ7A

This one is a little slower and has less production with the horns, backing vocals, etc.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2En0ZyjQgU4

Lloyd/Goldtop/QoC

[Goldtop]

I'm not a huge fan of this audio version (I like the original better myself), but I think it's a cute video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vMEyHa9SCw

Lloyd/Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Here's a little pointless Texas/MTV trivia. Back in the 80's, after Stevie had exploded on the scene, Charlie Sexton was 'discovered', some said by MTV (even though he'd been around for a while; one of those typical 'overnight sensations'). For a time, people in my part of the state would ask 'Stevie or Charlie?' to find out where you stood on things, like a Texas version of the DLR -vs- Sammy debate. But I personally never went for that. I thought it was apples and oranges. I'll freely admit that in my book Stevie was the absolute top of the heap. There was him, then everybody else. Stevie was and will always be in a league of his own to me.

As for this song, I still dig it, in spite of MTV beating us over the head with it back then.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCRtHVEroQ0

Lloyd/Goldtop

[Goldtop]

For some reason, I keep going back to this song this week.

What a little video this is! There's a guy playing rhythm with a beautiful GOLDTOP. Then there's another guy with a zebra-striped sax. And out front is THE Guy with his polkadots and showmanship and great (IMO) tone. And not one of them is breaking a sweat. I've never seen Buddy live, but I wish I had been there this night.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLchOSMp3AY

THIS Goldtop Guy

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTwCcgsh-c

Lloyd/Goldtop

[Goldtop]

This one is a MONSTER! One of several from a show taped in Germany(?), a package of American Blues Stars of Chicago and Mississippi. This one is: Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker (on harp!!!), Walter Horton, Dr. Ross, and others unseen. I think whether you're really into The Blues and/or Boogie, or not, if this one doesn't get you moving then maybe a doctor better take a look at you. Check out how Big Mama leads it all, telling who she wants to come to the mike and when. Cool stuff!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsG4RwBwBeA

Big Goldtop

P.S. - Who knew JLH was such a hoofer?!

[Goldtop]

The Kentucky Headhunters!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSt1-hio7KE

Goldtop/QoC

[Goldtop]

Gool old Doug Sahm.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCzi8-H08Jw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxQtL7KEgag

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

A (sort of) weird day here, and I don't know of anything that goes better with weird than Christopher Walken..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJDx3H_hvI8

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

I was out at 3AM this morning to help a friend and neighbor in the hospital. It snowed here last night, and it was 14 degrees when I left the house today. It put me back in the Christmas Spirit, so here are a few things I started listening to once I got back in.

I think this young man is amazing!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp-MKTDXTJY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_trAhyhvFzo


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6UxsbltCK0

Have a great week everybody!

Lloyd/Goldtop/Queen of Clubs

[tdarian]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwyjM68Z2YM

[Shawn@PRS]

There is a light that never goes out


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRtW1MAZ32M

[tdarian]

Fats was 26 here, so was I. I'd never seen anyone like him and I have not since. So glad this was recorded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pANbCHSd4Tc

[Goldtop]

I've been tied up with some personal things for a few days, but I'm back to posting now - at least for a little while. And what a way to start! This video HAS to go in The Goldtop Vault (if I ever do one).

Watching this, several comments come to mind. Among them are:

1. - What a club! Where is this? The oldsters and the youngsters, all living together in peace, united in the love of Bop! Feel that Boogie, Baby!

2. - What's in those bottles? Is that RC Cola, Coke, Rebel Yell, NuGrape, or what? Too early for Mr. Pibb...

3. - Check out the playing position of that bass player. And Eddie thought he invented that approach in the '80's!

4. - Who put their cock on the piano?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5rrSAOyzb4

Goldtop Lloyd, The Queen of Clubs

[sergiodeblanc]

Hey Lloyd, good to hear from you! I've been wondering what you've been listening to for a few days.

[Goldtop]

Hey Lloyd, good to hear from you! I've been wondering what you've been listening to for a few days.

Thanks very much. I've had the radio on a lot, but as far as choosing things to listen to, today is the first time I've had much of a chance. I feel like myself again.

I hope you've been doing well. And likewise for everyone else.

On a personal note, there is someone here who contacted me because they were concerned that I hadn't posted in a while. I won't mention their name, but I will say that it meant so much to me. There are lots of great folks here, and I'm honored to be a part of the group. May we all have a fantastic 2013, and make every day count!

Lloyd/Goldtop/Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

Alright!!! A Great Day!!! Sunday here in the USA, NFL Championships coming up, somewhat quiet and peaceful now, followed by some fun later on at the tv of your choice. So many of us are fortunate, and may we never forget that or take it for granted.

Football later - Music now! Happy Sunday Everybody!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNOQ-lsNvz0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVwMltjWYT8

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times: "Stop boring me with your drivel and get me a cold beer, Honey!". No, wait... I haven't said that one in a long time. Let me think here...

Oh yeah, now I remember. If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times: Inspiration can come anywhere at any time. The inspiration for my posting this song is something that happened a few minutes ago. In the hall outside my door, I heard two guys at door of the apartment across from mine. One guy said 'Why don't you stay? We'll watch the second game, and I'll bet with you again. Give you a chance to win back some of your money.' The second guy said 'I can't bet again; I ain't got no more loot...' Fine grammar there, but it was enough to remind me of this old song.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfaGwgtN9Sc

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Last night I dreamed (dreamt?) about this song. No idea why. Maybe it's a sign of some kind... In an act of (A) faith, and (B) forgiveness towards Santa Claus who boned me this past Christmas, I'm dedicating this song to the PRS Goldtop in my future. (With new models to consider, I've yet to decide which way to go there, but there's plenty of time.) Someday, somewhere down the road, I'll meet her, and she'll make me Happy. And if Santa is verrrry good, and verrrry lucky, I'll play her for him.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbZh8uQYLDg

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Whada ya want fer nuthin'?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz0UvIZw-Y0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9bw4zQkxWk

Rubber Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Oh, what a thrill I got today...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqbLDQblLVw

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[sergiodeblanc]

I haven't heard this song in years and woke up with it in my head.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTQF89JiEJc

[Goldtop]

EJ.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VUj6Psd_3c


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55nAwmVLQSk

Goldtop Lloyd - Happy Hump Day!

[Goldtop]

Lots of music today. Gonna be a good one for me, and I hope it is for you. :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0JqC2UDpoE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7iRe81VTq4

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

What the world needs now...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TybFyhlwdvU

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Georgia Satellites. One of my favorite under-the-radar bands...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7xKD_ncJko


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU1RugcWhjw

Texas Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Hank Jr. playing at my place right now. The first one is from the time shortly before he fell down the side of a mountain and almost died. Sort of the end of what he was, and the start of him becomming what he wanted to be. Can you imagine trying to live in the shadow of Hank Williams Sr.? The name, the profession, the naysayers, the crap about 'you ain't your daddy!'... Back then he couldn't get through a song without some fool yelling nonsense from the audience. I wouldn't have wanted to be in Hank Jr.'s shoes. Love him, hate him, indifferent to him, you gotta give it to him for his heart and determination.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFWy1YSDYHo

This one is a duet of Hank Jr. and Waylon Jennings. I wish I had been in this bar, if for no other reason than JESSI COLTER was the waitress! What a woman! Oh, Mama...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoOEEQPiUxE

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

More Hank I thank. This first one has some cool cameos, although if it had been up to me there would have been more Gatemouth Brown and less Reba McInwarbleyodel. But that's just me...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKx2Uck57Qc

Check out the sound, the production, on this one. So rich. You can make out every instrument. No muddiness, and no harshness. And what great guitar tones! Acoustic, electric, a little slide, dobro, and whatever else ... And that piano! All great IMO.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XslMVe-jMPc

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

The man named after a dog.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F58aRyqkgok


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3smZTEeQ1k

GoldtopLloydQueenofClubs

[Goldtop]

A FRIENDLY REMINDER

Anybody can post on this topic, so don't be shy. If you have something you want to share, please jump in and do it. If posting YouTubes isn't your thing, then text links, suggestions, whatever are fine too. It's up to all of us to make the board a better place.

THANKS VERY MUCH

Here are two takes on an old Stones tune. The first is from Jason + The Scorchers. The second is played on an electric dulcimer. You don't run into one of those everyday! Cool!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnubXQ5XPP8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XraRzYFy2Ys

Lloyd + A Goldtop

[sergiodeblanc]

Classic song for me, always makes me feel alright.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpPQBL7PNhs

[Shawn@PRS]

I said "I'm so happy I could die". She said "Drop dead" and left with another guy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab_IO-SlK5w

[Goldtop]

A little Segovia and Bach on a Friday. ~~~ Have a Great weekend Everybody! ~~~


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBQfHJA2Lng

Lloyd de Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Texas? Check. PRS? Check. An apparent South of the Border theme running through my posts so far today? Check. Taco Bell for my supper tonight? Possibly. Followed up with a Rolaids chaser? Likely.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1eg8GC_LFw

El Goldtopo de Grande

[Goldtop]

Esteban! Some people may knock him because of his QVC/HSN connection, but the way I look at it, if one person somewhere in the world decides to give music - especially guitar - a try because of seeing and hearing him, then that's great. If one new person ends up getting even a tiny bit of the joy from music that you or I do, then that's a win all the way around.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyC9V8dHiyU

Ole! Goldtopo esto muy bueno!

[docbennett]

Lloyd...search the TGP thread on Esteban....it's worth it. You'll laugh...you'll cry.....you'll laugh again. It's a real "Esteban hate-fest" but it does get funny at times.


Edit...here it is...I am "drugdetox" on that forum, which is my email address.

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=686026&highlight=esteban+drugdetox

[Goldtop]

Lloyd...search the TGP thread on Esteban....it's worth it. You'll laugh...you'll cry.....you'll laugh again. It's a real "Esteban hate-fest" but it does get funny at times.


Edit...here it is...I am "drugdetox" on that forum, which is my email address.

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=686026&highlight=esteban+drugdetox

Thank you. I'll look at it in a bit.

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Carrying on with a theme...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acgsda4Pj-8

El Lloydo Guitarro

[Goldtop]

And I thought I was confused. Now we've got ABBA (from Sweden) singing about Fernando and what was 'in the air that night'... I may not understand my own situation here, but I've got a pretty good idea about theirs!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQsjAbZDx-4

Goldtop, who asks "Que Paso?!"

[Goldtop]

I gotta sit down and rewrite this someday. 'Last night I dreamed of a Goldtop-ohhh'. Catchy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqIIW7nxBgc

Goldtop Lloyd, who hasn't had dinner yet tonight. Too late now.

[Goldtop]

About ten years ago, I knew someone who had press passes to go to San Antonio to see Santana live. He got down there alright, but there was a bad thunderstorm the night of the show. Lots of high wind, hail, flooded streets, etc. so this guy ended up staying in his hotel and skipping the show. I thought he was crazy then, and I still do. I'd go see that show even if I had to use a boat to get to it!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoIqXz2AIFs

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

I don't know about the girl from Ipanema they're singing about, but I knew a woman from Albuquerque once... Nevermind. Probably a completely different deal.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5QfXjsoNe4

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

In 1980 (?) there was a movie being released that looked good, and I was waiting for it to get to the theaters. The big night came, and I saw what was to become one of my favorite movies ever. It was "The Blues Brothers", and man, did it have some stars in it. Aretha! Ray Charles! I got to hear Duck Dunn SPEAK. (For some reason, I was surprised that he sounded as Southern as I did myself.)

In one of the scenes with Murf and The Magic Tones (Steve Cropper!), they were playing this song. It stuck in my head, and I spent the next few weeks trying to find out what the title was and who had recorded it. Called the radio stations in town, even went to the libraries to search. Nothing. Finally, on one of my hunting trips to a used record store, I stumbled over an old album that had the song on it.

Back then, I didn't know "Quando, Quando, Quando" from "Three Blind Mice", but I do now. Of all of the versions out there, I like this one the best. I love my Englebert Humperdinck; it takes a man to say that my friends!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeV0ewzoQ00

Gold-Me-Topo, Topo, Topo

[Goldtop]

Sweet Melissa.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwbowi-8Yoo

Sweet Goldtop (Aren't they all?)

[Goldtop]

I was reminded of this song tonight, and I wanted to share it here. If you have someone who matters to you, please make a special effort to let them know it. We all get busy and get caught up in the day to day things, but don't let that become a habit. Tell someone that you care about them. Tonight, tomorrow, whenever... Please.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRv0jVZtdbY

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

A lazy Sunday morning... This morning I took out the trash, changed my neighbor's catbox, and took a shower. Nothing to compare with the way it was in the old days for Les Paul and Mary Ford.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYlG7qb3iCs

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34HMg1Pf9WY

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

I am dedicating this to me! I just finished my third shower of the day, and I smell goooooddd. I smell like Prell and promise...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTtJIlzWayo

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs :star:

[Shawn@PRS]

In 1980 (?) there was a movie being released that looked good, and I was waiting for it to get to the theaters. The big night came, and I saw what was to become one of my favorite movies ever. It was "The Blues Brothers", and man, did it have some stars in it. Aretha! Ray Charles! I got to hear Duck Dunn SPEAK. (For some reason, I was surprised that he sounded as Southern as I did myself.)

In one of the scenes with Murf and The Magic Tones (Steve Cropper!), they were playing this song. It stuck in my head, and I spent the next few weeks trying to find out what the title was and who had recorded it. Called the radio stations in town, even went to the libraries to search. Nothing. Finally, on one of my hunting trips to a used record store, I stumbled over an old album that had the song on it.

Back then, I didn't know "Quando, Quando, Quando" from "Three Blind Mice", but I do now. Of all of the versions out there, I like this one the best. I love my Englebert Humperdinck; it takes a man to say that my friends!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeV0ewzoQ00

Gold-Me-Topo, Topo, Topo

The Blues Brothers is one of my favorite movies of all time. I think I can recite the entire movie verbatim

[Goldtop]

The Blues Brothers is one of my favorite movies of all time. I think I can recite the entire movie verbatim

Years ago when I got my first DVD player, it was at Best Buy and you got two free movies with the purchase. I chose "The Blues Brothers" and "Spinal Tap".

I'm nothing if not predictable.

Lloyd

P.S. - Speaking of Tap, I didn't know until a few years ago that there was a second Spinal Tap movie. I've never seen it; have you? Has anybody here on the board? Maybe I need to look on YouTube for it.

[BostonGuitar]

The Blues Brothers is one of my favorite movies of all time. I think I can recite the entire movie verbatim

^^^This^^^ :cheers:

[Goldtop]

Happy Monday People! Have a Great Week!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PWSmMuBNK0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jonJu6-XpWU

Have a Goldtop Kind of Day

[Goldtop]

- Two on One - (Two takes on one song)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_X_SWuwM7k


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh1RwA9lqrQ

GT-LPC-QoC

[Mikegarveyblues]

Years ago when I got my first DVD player, it was at Best Buy and you got two free movies with the purchase. I chose "The Blues Brothers" and "Spinal Tap".

I'm nothing if not predictable.

Lloyd

P.S. - Speaking of Tap, I didn't know until a few years ago that there was a second Spinal Tap movie. I've never seen it; have you? Has anybody here on the board? Maybe I need to look on YouTube for it.

I've seen The Return Of Spinal Tap which isn't worth the time. It may or may not be any worse or better than Spinal Tap 2 which the internet tells me is something altogether different, lol! ;)

[]-[ @ n $ 0 |v| a T ! ©]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7yCLn-O-Y0

[Mikegarveyblues]

Listening to it, learning it... I'd eat it if I could!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_D4SsU9Ms4

[Goldtop]

Listening to it, learning it... I'd eat it if I could!


Way to go! I am a huge Gary Moore fan. You must be a great player if you're learning that.

Here is a video of Gary and B.B. King live. I would almost give a body part to have a DVD of this show. I've hunted a copy for years. The full show is on YouTube now, and I never get tired of watching it. If it ever gets taken down for some reason I'll be crying...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUaevnP1LLg

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

"T-o-O" Time.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gFxxDOnsK0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrO8a6yxsPg

Ring Them Goldtops!

[Goldtop]

"T-o-O" Part 2. I don't know why, but this song has been on my mind for days now. I'm just going with it...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI7yX-80Tbw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7gQlmgkEoA

Goldtop Lloyd

[Shawn@PRS]

How long will the workers keep building hime new one? As long as their soda cans are red, white and blue one!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLEG2YMAQgs

[Goldtop]

This is for anybody who is tired of the cold weather where they are. (Also, I like this guy's playing.)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdzMiWuw6Hs

COLDtop

[]-[ @ n $ 0 |v| a T ! ©]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQkBeOisNM0

[Goldtop]

Craaazy Daddy-O!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmNk25veNQc

Juke Box Goldtop

[Goldtop]

"T-o-O" Wednesday.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86wME5d_yZM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5voM2HExV_Q

Mr. Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Leo Sayer. Why? I have no idea. He just turned up on my CD player today...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7nGQEifjbE

Lloyd

[Shawn@PRS]

Nick Lowe- All Men Are liars


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6hzkBihaew

[swede71]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oizHolaZQJQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZVbeYIj5ew

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_diKw9F6t3U

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

The Babys. Man, I liked this band. Wish I had been able to see them live...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvvGgqV6SGo


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIL1GfBVxxg

Lloyd

[swede71]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i00_qTtyxWM

[Goldtop]

"T-o-O" for Thursday. With apologies to David Geffen. He may have hated The Shocking Pinks enough to sue, but I thought they were great. Still do.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a6A6oTFdcw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbGi_eMYcbQ

Wonderin' Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

'Da Loooow Ride Duhhhhh'.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xTGrfs5TXM

Happy Friday!!!

Goldtop Lloyd, QoC

[Goldtop]

Just the same way you do...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twC6FvDubLk

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Music like this is why I thank God for giving me hearing!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as7GeBhuYFY

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

This one's been out for a while now. If you love guitars and you don't have a copy, you might want to get it right now. Great playing on here IMO.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f831LG6pr9E

Have a good weekend everybody! Turn it up!

Goldtop Lloyd, QoC

[Goldtop]

Here is Saturday's "T-o-O" song. Or "TooT" as I call it sometimes; "Two-On-One-Tune". Doesn't matter what goofy thing I come up with to label it; what matters is that the music is good, and hopefully somebody other than just me likes them.

May we all have a good weekend! We were given a gift, right? We're alive and kicking...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPdJb9w034c

What I like about this video is that the songwriter himself (Townes Van Zandt) appears several times in little bit parts. A nice treat for those of us who were/are fans of his. If you're interested, here's the link to the Wiki page about TVZ: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Townes_Van_Zandt


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxzJAF1BxP4

Goldtop

[Shawn@PRS]

"Townes van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that." - Steve Earle

[Goldtop]

Well, if I stand on Dylan's coffee table, it's gonna end with him callin' a cop. But I'm with Steve in spirit 100%.

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wGlbYpBQdQ

Goldtops and Rust

[Goldtop]

I just spent the last hour watching Austin City Limits. The guest tonight was Tim McGraw. Lots of songs about 'gettin' rowdy tonight and jumpin' in the truck', 'blastin' the speakers in my truck', 'she was wearin' them jeans', and so on. BUT, the big draw and the reason I watched it was because his lead player had some cool guitars, including a tobacco sunburst Junior, and... A GOLDTOP DGT!!! That was worth the hour to me. My kingdom for a Goldtop PRS! Either a DGT, a Stripped 58, or a 245!!! C'mon winning lottery ticket...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU9qWR6Bosw

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Early Sunday morning "TOOT".


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duqO3LYzYgY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bXNbmXKFag

Goldtop Lloyd, who is getting ready for The Big Game!

[Shawn@PRS]

Thanks for the Priest acoustic Goldtop, I really enjoyed that.

Hopefully we'll hear a lot of this chant during today's Superbowl Game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY

[Goldtop]

Thanks for the Priest acoustic Goldtop, I really enjoyed that.


You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. I wish it had been better video quality, but the sound was good.

GT-LPC-QoC

[Goldtop]

Ah, football... May nobody in the game today suffer the fate of the subject of this song.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0EJm_AQ_VQ

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

I love this lady's playing. Such a great touch, and very tasteful. Never overplays.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDQ-Z19zgzw

Goldtop Lloyd, QoC

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBaTTB0o4oY

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sP5fl2gSb8

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Monday "T-O-O-T".


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-AsXFAp2tI


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpBEBV1wkq4

Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

I am really beginning to hate Mondays. It seems like I get bad news of some kind every single Monday. A little over four hours until it becomes Tuesday, so... Bad News, Bite Me! :mad:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqUUQElQ8kM

LPC

[Goldtop]

Bad News will NEVER be stronger than Good Tone!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmfBCHNHL5k

Goldtop Lloyd saying Amen!

[Goldtop]

"T-O-O-T" Route 66. Git yer kicks! (Oh, and when you get to Amarillo? Move along, son... Go on, get going. There's nothing to see here. Move it along.)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqrKxBhKdFM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQwb4SpNuKo

Goldtop 66

[Goldtop]

Electric Guest in the wee hours.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECzT0Py80As

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

This week has indeed been a 'Highway to Hell' so far for me, and I can't wait for it to be over. The next one's gotta be an improvement. Here is my choice for today's "T-o-o-T".


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JWE9x0twn4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTQ-QycaBmQ

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

"T-O-O-T" Thursday. The Valentine's Day thread made me think of Mr. Merle Haggard. The man has lived, loved, lost, and has the scars - and the songs - to prove it. I hope he has the royalties too, because he deserves 'em.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1V_n2Pi8o8

This version by Redd was interesting to me for a number of reasons. First of all, it's Redd! I think he's great. Austin Texas Royalty. You name them, and they probably like Redd and his playing. Soooo many cool jam sessions in his career.

Secondly, how often do you see a left-handed steel guitar player? Maybe it's because this video was shot in NSW, who knows?

Thirdly, how often do you hear an audience in America being this polite, especially in a small setting? No drunken whooping or hollering. No endless, inconsiderate 'whooooooooo-ing' or 'yeahhhh!' interrupting the music. Thank you, crowd!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK2kJr4H6bc

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Friday at last! This tune is dedicated to me. I'm heading out to see a doctor this morning, and this guy (and his office staff) are my least favorite medical people that I have to deal with. It's routine stuff, and I always put off seeing him as long as I can, but sooner or later the time rolls around and in I go. So LPC, don't fear 'The Reaper'!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClQcUyhoxTg

Everybody, Have a Great Weekend!!! :top:

Goldtop Lloyd

[]-[ @ n $ 0 |v| a T ! ©]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQkBeOisNM0

[Shawn@PRS]

-[ @ n $ 0 |v| a T ! ©;48654']
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQkBeOisNM0

The singer kind of sounds like Freddy Mercury and kind of looks like Mark Walberg if he never saw the inside of a gym.

[Goldtop]

"T-O-O-T" for Friday.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy9Ko7h4OrA

I'd like to have this next one on a CD. I'd play that thing til it fell apart.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLU08nOtUkc

Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[]-[ @ n $ 0 |v| a T ! ©]

^^^^^ I really dig the fact that Paul Gilbert is pushing forward into so many genres. ^^^^^

[]-[ @ n $ 0 |v| a T ! ©]

Speaking of world-class musicians... look at Dave's face when he starts playing the drums. Children get less joy from candy stores.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=i9vdV2L0yG4#!

[Brian G]

I love this lady's playing. Such a great touch, and very tasteful. Never overplays.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDQ-Z19zgzw

Goldtop Lloyd, QoC

I saw Cindy play at Levon Helm's barn for a midnight ramble about a year before he passed away. One of my favorite shows of all time, amazing night.

[Goldtop]

I saw Cindy play at Levon Helm's barn for a midnight ramble about a year before he passed away. One of my favorite shows of all time, amazing night.

Wow. That's cool, and I'm jealous! I bet that was incredible. Did they ever get their money problems straightened out? I was hoping they would so their Rambles could continue.

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

This is my "T-O-O-T" for Saturday. TO ME, this version by Aretha is one of the best pieces of music ever recorded. By anybody.

WHAT TONE! That studio was amazing. There's probably a more technical name (I sometimes call it resonance), but mostly I refer to it as 'The Sound of The Air'. I'd have to go snoop around to be sure, but if I'm not mistaken Tom Dowd was in on this. Sounds like his work to me.

There is so much going on in this song. So many layers. I think any one track of it could stand on its own if released. (I'd buy them anyway.) JUST the lead vocals, or just the backup vocals. Or THE DRUMS! So complex and so simple at the same time. To me, this is a Masterpiece.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGAiW5dOnKo

As far as covers go, I dig this one. This band never really made it, and I don't know why. Maybe I'm the only one who liked 'em...?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUSof5IIIpE

One more thing, and I'm being sincere. This is directed to all adults who may be reading this:

In the Aretha version, at the 1:20 mark, the background girls/ladies go into the 'woop, woops'... Have you ever had someone you care about - or even love - go 'woop' in your ear like this? Sort of a combination of gently blowing/whispering. A close, warm, loving hug, lean in close, lips right up to your ear, and a gentle 'woop...'. Instant goosebumps.

I've been fortunate enough to both give and receive that in my life, and I recommend it. Under the best of circumstances, it's a direct connection from heart to heart. It's several days early, but my Valentine's Day wish for you all is that you experience that.

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Shawn@PRS]

Ben Gibbard making fun of the entertainment business


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ocplIH7I4

[swede71]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdxRxg52EWk

[Goldtop]

Oh Mama! One of my favorites. I never get tired of this one. A good choice for my Sunday morning.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVUtpUdY3Uo

GOLDtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Sunday's "T-O-O-T". Some history named Cash.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIUR-dQEzwQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfqOJH50SkE

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Happy Monday Everyone! And a Happy Birthday to Sheryl Crow; she's 67 today. Here's a little Sheryl Crow trivia: In the early days, as she was trying to break into the business, a certain someone named Eric Clapton told her she needed to change her name. So she took his advice and became Sheryl Crow. Her previous name? Carol Buzzard.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmIlUKo4dQc

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

Monday's T-O-O-T.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLQYkbzSz5s


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwN2uOFcpHg

GT-LPC-QoC

[Goldtop]

Tuesday February 12, 2013. Today is Chynna Phillips' birthday. She's 55. Here's a head-scratcher: When her mother Michelle (of The Mamas & Papas) was pregnant with her, she chose to go with an alternative approach to the childbirth. Experimental incense from The Orient was burned day and night, and Michelle also indulged in the practice of chanting. Her chant of choice was repeated in various languages throughout the pregnancy, and it consisted of the simple phrase 'hold on'. Many years later, that same phrase was the inspiration for this song.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbXvaE39wM

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

This is a special "Two-On-One-Tune" today. This is for Mary...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1EANf1ydjc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikkwSYE_JSY

Mary, when the word 'Angel' was created, it was with you in mind. I miss you, I love you, and I know we'll meet again when I get there.

Love, Me

[Goldtop]

Happy Humpday. The thaw is on here. Between midnight Monday night and daylight Tuesday, we got nearly a foot of snow. It kept snowing off and on all day yesterday, and it was pretty to look at. And as is typical for around here, it's supposed to be in the sixties this weekend.

Valentine's Eve. Courtesy of the late, great Freddie King, here's one of my favorite love songs.
'I love the tip; I love the top. I like you more than a hog likes slop.' Poetry...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXXkD7Dvq_E

Big Legged Goldtop

[Goldtop]

"TOOT" + TT = TAM. Two On One Tune + Toe Tapping = "That's Alright, Mama".


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSQUtOfJEZM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfAJpBk029A

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

Turn Up, and Word Up! Try to imagine this with Bonzo on (REAL) drums, or John McVie on (REAL) bass. Or both! Or with Deep Purple's Ian Paice, Roger Glover, and Jon Lord. Slowed down just a hair, and so heavy the speakers would fall through their stands. I think it would be incredible...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZjAantupsA

Goldtop Up

[swede71]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiTjjqFl1JM

[Goldtop]

LOVE!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M_0nU7RdPU

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Back in 2007 I was visiting a friend in Biloxi Mississippi. While I was in town, she wanted to take me to a gig, and we ended up at The Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. The gig was Scandal, Eddie Money, and this guy. WHAT A SHOW! Scandal was great and had the clearest sound of the three. Eddie Money was really who I was there to see, and he put on a good, solid show, did the hits and then some others I wanted to hear, so no complaints there.

Then this guy came out, and to be honest, I wasn't expecting all that much. Was I ever wrong! He tore the place down! One of the best shows I have ever seen. Period. So much for my small mind. My advice is: If you ever get the chance to go see him, don't pass it up.

Rick, if you read this, I am sorry for my narrow mind and small expectations. You are the Real Deal! Thank you for one of the best shows ever.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIVYW977GVM

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Oh my. Emmylou and GP. May he Rest in Peace.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO8C9fqC3uk

Goldtop LPC, QoC

[Goldtop]

I always thought Linda was cute. Don't know diddley boo about her, (other than she was supposedly 'involved' with Gov. Brown of California way back when), but I thought she was sexy when she appeared on The Midnight Special. Not really a valid measuring stick for musical ability, but I had raging hormones at the time, so cut me some slack.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JZaTLDDy54

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

AC/DC on LOVE! C'mon Angus!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpHmM_wx3Hs

GOLD/TOP

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4lupqXayYI

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

This video scares me. It's George Jones when he was a becomming a big name. Not huge yet, not legendary, but working towards it. Johnny Paycheck on bass, vocals, and - unless I miss my guess - stimulants.

The thing here that scares me most is the crowd. Are these children, or Little People, or some of both? And what about the couple towards the end? The old guy with the young girl beside him. 'Connie, we always told you to keep an eye on Pop! Now look what's happened! Looks like he's full of 'shine and mischief to me...

I'd bet my last road aspirin that that drummer is certain trouble, as most drummers are. If that dude isn't a lit fuse waiting to go bang, I've never seen one.

I won't even get into the subject of 'The Love Bug'... Probably a euphemism, right?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGA0LkUVIMk

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Stop, or Beat It... Your choice.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo9Di1Jdlok

Lloyd Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Beautiful song.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWdZEumNRmI

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Rock.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCIQKklZB1M

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Reptile.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd6dtkuKvao

Motorgoldtop

[Goldtop]

You know...? Nah. Nevermind. No comment.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1W6-ErrHls

I'm Goldtop, and I should probably be dealt with for following Motorhead with this thing.

[Goldtop]

Ahhh. There we go. That's more like it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIBhwWbviFw

Goldtop, who feels much better now.

[Goldtop]

I am a big Cher fan. Always have been. How many hairy-legged Texan dudes who have had wives do you think can say that? (Since this is a PG forum, I'll leave it at that.) She's on my list of People I Want to Meet Someday.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWG7LsIo6nU

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

This is dedicated to those poor souls headed into Mobile Alabama. A cruise for me? Thanks, I'll pass.

"Love,
Exciting and new;
Climb aboard,
Just step over the poo!

Love,
Life's sweetest reward;
It's an open smile,
And a staphylococcus sore!"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNC7oDJMO8I

Capt. Goldtop

[Goldtop]

The King. The '68 Comeback Special. The original band. And sadly, the original sycophant Charlie Hodge.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I92USOOBb2s

The King of The Goldtop Lovers

[Goldtop]

A Day devoted to love. Cool, since I love some of these songs today!

Who remembers England Dan and John Ford Coley? There may be some reading this who never heard of them until now. They had some hits in the '70's Soft Rock era. Pastel-colored three piece suits, open collars, necklaces of tiny spoons on tiny chains ('what was that all about?' he wondered.) And England Dan later dropped the 'England', got more into the Montana Cowboy thing, and had some hits, one of which was with Marie after she and Donnie split; 'Meet Me in Montana'.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QZjJU-mtFU

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

I Love Guitars! (Duh... I'm here, aren't I?!?) And this song has some great guitars in it IMO. Check out some of the little extra bits towards the end, from about the 2:00 mark on...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luOFm_cJo0Q

Goldtop Lloyd, whose head is said to be 'like a rock'.

[Goldtop]

Proof that odd videos can come from any time and any place. What is this, Gilligan's Island? How are they powering these instruments? (Especially that bass, which makes the song IMO.) And Skeletons dancing around a guy in a big pot of dry ice fog? Dry ice on an island? And if you're already skeletons, isn't it too late to 'cook' somebody anyway?

With all of the electricity obviously needed for this, it seems like they could fire up some saws and whatever to build a boat to get The Castaways home. Maybe not all of them, but at least MaryAnn, who I thought was Hot Stuff! MaryAnn, don't go back home to Corn Cob, Iowa or wherever it was you were from; come to Texas, Baby!

Check out the scene with the two chicks in bikinis standing by the guys with surfboards. On an island, in bikinis, somebody throws water on 'em, and they act shocked! NO Emmy for You!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_msHpEa3_Y

Goldtop

[rugerpc]

...but at least MaryAnn, who I thought was Hot Stuff! MaryAnn, don't go back home to Corn Cob, Iowa or wherever it was you were from; come to Texas, Baby!

MaryAnn = Dawn Wells

WOOF!!

OK, I'll give up Dawn Wells if you let me have Jan Smithers (Bailey Quarters WKRP in Cincinnati)

[Goldtop]

MaryAnn = Dawn Wells

WOOF!!

OK, I'll give up Dawn Wells if you let me have Jan Smithers (Bailey Quarters WKRP in Cincinnati)

That, my friend, is a trade I'm gonna have to think about for awhile! I thought Bailey was much hotter than Loni's Jennifer. Likewise, I didn't care for Ginger at all. Too tarted up for my tastes.

I compliment you on having a great eye. Now, which one; Shirley or Laurie Partridge?

Lloyd

[rugerpc]

That, my friend, is a trade I'm gonna have to think about for awhile! I thought Bailey was much hotter than Loni's Jennifer. Likewise, I didn't care for Ginger at all. Too tarted up for my tastes.

I compliment you on having a great eye. Now, which one; Shirley or Laurie Partridge?

Lloyd

Shirley or Laurie? Damn - that's a tough choice....

I use these choices to find out if women understand what men really want. I ask them:
Ginger or MaryAnn?
Jennifer or Bailey Quarters?
Wilma or Betty? (the same choice as Alice or Trixie?)

You can tell a lot about a woman and her views on the importance of the superficial by their answers....

[JustRob]

That, my friend, is a trade I'm gonna have to think about for awhile! I thought Bailey was much hotter than Loni's Jennifer. Likewise, I didn't care for Ginger at all. Too tarted up for my tastes.

I compliment you on having a great eye. Now, which one; Shirley or Laurie Partridge?

Lloyd

Right on!
I never got, well, ok, I get what Loni Anderson had going for her, but that didn't do it for me. Jan Smithers was the sultry hot one for me. And thankfully the re-runs are on at 8 each night, and she hasn't aged a bit.

[Goldtop]

Here's a mercifully short version of this song. I thought Donna Summer had a pretty voice, and I thought she was beautiful and all, but if I listened to the 88 minute (or however long it was) version of this I'd want to stick a fork in my ear. There are only about ten words in the whole thing.

Cool about this video to me is that the German (?) camera operator seems to have a foor fetish similar to my own. I dig cool boots and shoes (don't send the cops; it's just a mild interest), and I noticed Donna's gold numbers here right off. I'd be willing to bet that they were made by the same wardrobe staff that did KISS. They look a LOT like the boots Ace wore on the Dynasty Tour, only his were silver with mirrors. Makes sense, right? Same record label (Casablanca), same studios (Record Plant, Electric Lady), same staff behind the scenes in other areas (Neil Bogart). Music much too similar towards the end of The Glory Days (Dynasty and "I Was Made for Lovin' You", The Elder).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R9hwGOObqs

Love to Love a Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Might as well stay with what's working here. Man, did I have the hots for this woman! I MEAN T-H-E H-O-T-S!!! Man, when I tell you she was cool, she was red hot. I mean she was steamin'!

Then I found out she was married to the dude in the sailor hat. Finito. Adios, old friend from South of the Border (if you know what I mean). I was just getting my senses back, and they got a tv series on ABC (?). And back in lust I went. It was almost more than I could take. To top it all off, about this time I got my first little tv for my own bedroom. The story from there is better left to the imagination...

I'm all better now. Maybe. (I still have the album with Toni, Cappy, and their bulldogs on the cover, but I'm not going to go dig it out of the files. Really I'm not.)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BURIAZwJkPc

Goldtop Loves Toni

[rugerpc]

...but if I listened to the 88 minute (or however long it was) version of this I'd want to stick a fork in my ear. There are only about ten words in the whole thing.

I lasted a full minute and 29 seconds before I was searching for a fork....

[Goldtop]

Time for a little American Rock & Roll. From Rockford Illinois, Cheap Trick! It's common knowledge how into The Beatles they are, but here they sound very Stones-like to me.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTZi3695IBo

Lloyd Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Shirley or Laurie? Damn - that's a tough choice....

I use these choices to find out if women understand what men really want. I ask them:
Ginger or MaryAnn?
Jennifer or Bailey Quarters?
Wilma or Betty? (the same choice as Alice or Trixie?)

You can tell a lot about a woman and her views on the importance of the superficial by their answers....

I like that method. There are a lot worse ways to get that very valuable information.

Lloyd

P.S. - I'm going with Shirley. Pretty then, pretty now, seems very good and nice. Plus, Laurie was too skinny for my tastes. I'm not into bones.

[Goldtop]

I lasted a full minute and 29 seconds before I was searching for a fork....

A little goes a long way, doesn't it?

LPC

[Goldtop]

Right on!
I never got, well, ok, I get what Loni Anderson had going for her, but that didn't do it for me. Jan Smithers was the sultry hot one for me. And thankfully the re-runs are on at 8 each night, and she hasn't aged a bit.

Bailey for me. Classy, quite, thinking, beautiful long darkish hair with a brain under it. High-waisted pants, button down dress shirts... A lot to say (and do) but just hasn't had the right opportunity yet.

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

With the discussion about taste in women Re: their looks, this might seem like an odd post, but not really. I think this woman is one of the most under-appreciated talents ever. She's an actor. She's a serious songwriter, right up there with Willie in numbers, tours the world and sells out everywhere she goes, gives back to her community, is open to and supportive of lifestyles and cultures that many lesser performers would run and hide from, and on and on. And if you care about animals, at her amusement park/cultural center in The Smokey Mountains, she has a program dedicated to the preservation of Bald Eagles. If you ever saw an Eagle fly at a sporting event somewhere, chances are it came from her Dollywood facility.

She looks artificial, but it's her own doing, and she's in on the joke. Listen to her speak, and she's the most open, down to earth, self-effacing person you could imagine. I'm an outsider, and far from an authority, but I've been around music for a long time, and I've never heard one bad thing about her.

Could you open yourself up and write like she does? Could you pour your heart out to total strangers as a way of life? I don't think I could, but if I tried, I might want a little something to hide behind too. But then again, I don't have anywhere near the talent she does, so it's a moot point.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxvxMPO5owg

Goldtop/Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO6xhLtfwW0

GT

[Goldtop]

Some leftovers from the earlier Disco stuff...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w6p4gYHd-E

Goldtop 54

[Goldtop]

What's Valentine's Day without a KISS?!?!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Qr2KJranw

Leave 'Em to Goldtop

[Goldtop]

A beautiful love song from some lonely balladeers.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diumeAfYULo

LPC

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAH4Ix0kgiA

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

A day about love without Neil? Can't do that.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMh825_4dtE

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

I'm finishing up for the night with two of my favorites. I can't listen to Stevie anymore, but I listen to Jimmy Reed a lot. This one has a mini interview at the start.

Happy Valentine's Day Everybody. I hope you had a good day today, and a nice evening tonight.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnbnRWHDFpw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07oAhJeUcYE

Lloyd/Goldtop/Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

Friday. Thankfully. It's been a strange week. Hot weather one day, nearly a foot of snow overnight and temps in the teens, and today back to mild 50's.

I lost an Angel this week, but I know she's doing so well right now that it's worth it. At this moment, I believe she's enjoying every bit of the joy and peace and love she gave to me and others. As I did a few days ago, I'm dedicating a song to her. This time, it's more for the title than anything else.

Mary, my love is alive for you. I'll see you again, so save a place for me. We won't have to suffer through any more awful pork chops ever again.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82DSEkHatpw

Me/Lloyd/Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Yes! A GREAT Saturday to EVERYBODY!!!

I ended up having a pretty busy Friday, which I didn't expect. I may talk about some of it later on. Or not.

I haven't done a "T-O-O-T" for a couple of days, so here's one. I like them both, but I gotta give the nod to Elvis. Man, I wish I'd been able to see Elvis. I'm still a little put out with my parents for never letting me go see him. He played here and fairly close by several times in the 70's, but the closest I got was riding by the coliseum and looking at the cars. The main venue here holds about eight thousand, and the last time Elvis played here it seemed like there were that many cars parked around the place. HUGE crowd for this town.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGqgW07lnuU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ejn7GqGna0

Goldtop's having a good weekend and hopes you are too.

[Goldtop]

Okay, dedication time again. I started to post this on Valentine's Day, but I decided to wait a couple of days for what should be obvious reasons.

Guys, this is for us. If there isn't something in here that really strikes you, then I would think it's because you haven't been involved with a woman on some romantic level very much or for very long. For those among us who have swam those waters, I give you this:

(Note to Mods: If this has to go away because of the language then I understand, but hopefully it will be allowed to stay for at least a little while.)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjkLf_X88WM

Goldtop Lloyd, Survivor

[Goldtop]

Good Sunday Morning People.

If you happened to catch my post yesterday in The Grammys thread, it contained a message to little Miss Swift that mentioned Brittany Howard. If you aren't familar with her, hopefully you will be soon. She's in a band called Alabama Shakes and they have a new CD out called "Boys & Girls". This is only my opinion - as is everything else I post - but I think Brittany is AMAZING! I was and still am a huge fan of Adele, but I think Brittany is even better. She has such passion, such power, and such honesty. She's fearless and just pours herself into what she's doing.

On the television show "Austin City Limits" last night, the performers were Alabama Shakes and Gary Clark Jr., and I've still got the smile on my face from seeing it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svZNjhsk2ys


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyBem5-Bfpg

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

I thought this young lady had a pretty voice. She led a troubled life, and she died today. May she Rest in Peace.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgxSNaNUc-U

I hope you all had a good, safe weekend.

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Monday. Been a busy one, but NO bad news came my way today. That breaks a pattern of bad news every Monday for the last six weeks, and I am glad that is over! Onward and upward!

This is Mark Andes' birthday. He was once in this band, and later in his career he played in a band called Heart. So Happy Birthday to him!

Two little pieces of trivia: The guitar player in this band was named Randy California. In a weird twist of fate, he was brought in as a replacement for another guitarist. That guitarist was named Leon Pennsylvania.

--- and ---

The inspiration for the title of this song was one of the band member's fondness for deep sea fishing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NTn8goTd98

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

A little JLL today. For me, this is 'official' post number 1000.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNzEM-XwuiE

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Depending upon which book you read, how much of the bickering you choose to believe, etc., there is a lot of debate about who actually played on this album. In my opinion, the truth falls somewhere between the guy who swept up the studio(s) they were working in, and the four original members of the band themselves. No matter who played what, I think there is some good, American Rock & Roll in places on this album, and I still dig it.

I've seen KISS nearly fifty times, and never once have I seen what I would consider a bad gig. Some were better than others, but never once did I feel cheated, whether I bought a ticket, or had passes, or crashed it (once). All those years of maintaining that level of quality says a lot to me.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWIW6Ti0PbE

Goldtop Lloyd, who has never once painted his face like KISS!

[Goldtop]

Wednesday "TOOT" time. Brown Eyed Handsome Man.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOIe-At7DNw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1M8fyWFEBM

Goldtop Lloyd, who has blue eyes, and who - while he may not be all that handsome - stills looks alright in a dark alley on a night with no moon.

[Goldtop]

Sometimes I worry myself...

Earlier today in the 'CHEESE' thread, I said that I'd never met a burger with cheese on it that I didn't like. Cheeseburger, right? Simple enough. Then I remembered this video, and a certain scene in it.

Folks, when something so harmless makes me think of RON JEREMY eating a cheeseburger, I have to wonder about myself. All of the doctors I see are for physical problems (heart, back, shoulder, etc.), but maybe I should consider giving some attention to the mental too.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRf5vippNKk

Lloyd, who is a little concerned right now.

[rugerpc]

Sometimes I worry myself...

Earlier today in the 'CHEESE' thread, I said that I'd never met a burger with cheese on it that I didn't like. Cheeseburger, right? Simple enough. Then I remembered this video, and a certain scene in it....

Funny, when I started reading that, I thought you would end up here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJi4bln-hHQ

[Goldtop]

I'm getting hungry here! I better change course a little.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX_nHGm-uOM

Goldtop in Paradise (That's a lie. The Texas Pothandle is FAR from Paradise!)

[Goldtop]

Funny, when I started reading that, I thought you would end up here:


Hahaha. This stuff is making my stomach growl.

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Thanks to Keith and his book, The Stones are finally beginning to grow on me a little.

In 1981, I had a choice between two road trips to gigs as a ittle present to myself. One choice was The Stones in Dallas on (I think) the "Start Me Up" record tour (the LP was "Tattoo You" maybe?). The other option was to go to Houston for one of the few regular festivals held in the US at that time, The Texxas World Music Festival. That year they did a show in Dallas and a show in Houston at The Astrodome. I decided to go the Astrodome gig. The co-headliners were Heart and REO Speedwagon, with a flock of openers. Blue Oyster Cult, Johnny Van Zandt Band, and others that I can't remember right now.

I never regretted my decision, and I still don't. But I would like to take in a Stones show someday.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAkMTu6q2pY

I'm Goldtop, and I'm a live gig addict.

[Goldtop]

Whenever I woke up last night, I had this song on my mind. Then, in the shower this morning, I found myself singing it. For whatever reason, this and The CDB are in my head today. What's going on Charlie? RIP Tommy and Taz.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZFHIQGQLLg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Daniels

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

In a post yesterday, I talked about the Texxas World Music Festival. This was one of the bands on the bill that day. I saw them a few times over the years opening for KISS and others. I thought they were a good, basic, no frills rock & roll band. They never seemed to catch on for some reason. One of those 'where are they now' deals... Oh well.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzQtW81SYpE

Lloyd/Goldtop/QoC

[Goldtop]

Mark my words, Folks... This young lady is a SUPERSTAR! The absolute world is hers for the taking; it's all up to her and the choices she makes. I'm not trying to breed drama here, but BRITTANY is the heart and soul of this band. If she's loyal to the unit, that's cool. I admire that. But either way, I predict we'll remember her name longer than we'll remember the name of the band.

Brittany Howard is a STAR, and we're fortunate enough to catch her in the early days.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keDbUJPWWHQ

Lloyd/Goldtop/QoC

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpRKstHl7Y0

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Good Old Townes. Every time I listen to one of his songs I hear something new.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtExSE2oOZs

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZcH2OOMV4A

Lloyd/Goldtop

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7A5kkJG_YI

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

It's a Good Friday!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI9RGK9iyNo

Goldtop

[tdarian]

Here's one for you, Lloyd:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHnqI2SXy40&feature=player_embedded

[Goldtop]

Here's one for you, Lloyd:


Tom, Thank you for that. Outstanding playing there. To me, there's just something in the sound of two great Les Pauls mixing together. (Not to slight everyone else in the band of course.) I'd like to have been at that gig.

You got my weekend off to a good start. I hope you have a great one yourself.

Lloyd/Goldtop/Queen of Clubs (Cards, Sandwiches, whatever)

[Goldtop]

Up until this week, I hadn't listened to this album in ten or fifteen years. One night I kept dreaming about Charlie Daniels (???), so I dug this out. I forgot just how much I liked this band.

We're all here because we love music, and especially PRS Guitars, but as I said in the post above, there's just something special to me when you get the right two (or three) Les Pauls mixing together. This song is a case in point: Charlie on a Sunburst, and the late Tommy Crain on a Goldtop. Trading lines, doing unisons, whatever... Music to my ears! (No pun intended.)

This is a song that purely by coincidence relates to my ex-wife; Caballo Diablo. Translation = Devil Horse. (I think 'Burro Diablo' would have been more accurate, but that's just me.)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guPG4DWXnRM

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Saturday. I hope you, you, you, and especially you over there with the cute little dog, have a Great Weekend!

This song and video is from a band that was from Texas, so that's a plus right off the bat in my book. The song = pretty good. The video = makes little if any sense. Other than the weird 'cow pimp' outfit, the thing that most caught my eye was Tommy Shannon's impersonation of Bill Wyman. Who superglued Tommy's feet to the floor?!?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82w6OFaq_Gw

Goldtop Lloyd, Proudly from The Lone Star State

[Goldtop]

Yeah! This Saturday is starting out in fine style. A cold Coke beside me, a guitar in my hands, the tv on and muted showing a new Fiat commercial with a scorpion and a bikini, and this on the computer. Keep 'em coming!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCvgE6yzoAM

Lloyd (who could only be better if the guitar in his hand was a Goldtop PRS!)

[Goldtop]

I have to hear this one at least once a week, and today's the day. Eric, Virginia, and the boys from ACL.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X9CYo5TKY0

Lloyd/Goldtop/Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

Another thing I listen to/watch on a regular basis - although not every week - is the DVD this was a part of. Check out the magic in this clip. Even Jimmy Page is still just one of us... 'How do you play _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _?'


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R8puk3kImA

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

A Saturday night + George Jones = REAL Country Music to me. If I had a dime for every time I've heard this song, or even just heard it somewhere on a Saturday night, I'd be ordering a Private Stock Monday.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvEDgLgKXn4

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Another Sunday morning. Here's one from R*E*O T*W*O.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCFkSAqqMLs

Lloyd*Goldtop*Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

I have been going back and forth with myself about posting this. I don't want to offend anybody, nor do I want to step over the line when it comes to the posting rules of the forum. But I think this song is beautiful, and I'm hoping that it may help somebody to hear it. If any moderator feels it is inappropriate, then please do what you feel is best for the forum. I apologize if my posting this creates a problem for anyone.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryPNc4TP0l8

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Someone contacted me and thanked me for posting the Ed Bruce video, so to her I say 'you're welcome'. Onto things both lighter AND heavier. Here is a "T-O-O-T" of a couple of Priest covers I've been listening to lately.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlnuYA0ZhME


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_bsMJKFZQA

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Mr. Townshend.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8pcQ_pyLcA

Mr. Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Good Monday Morning Everybody! Man, what a good week we're gonna have. The last one of February, which means...?

In another thread, the op posed the question 'how cold is it where you are?'. This morning, I can answer that by saying it's cold here! A front came in during the night. Blowing snow since the wee hours and still going strong as I write this at about 10AM, and cancellations everywhere. I love cold weather, and the temp is only down to the 20's (which isn't bad to me), but with the high wind it's rough. Not really a White Out, but it's trying.

My Monday "T-O-O-T" is an old Country standard...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNcbS0YEUSg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02UViUehmls

Lloyd Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Not that anybody asked or cares, but it's still snowing here. And the wind's blowing even harder, with gusts up to 75 MPH. They're predicting over two feet of snow before it's over. More than two feet in less than 24 hours; that's a lot for this place.

Anyway, it made me think of this old cover tune. Like I need much of a reason to listen to The Who!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlnxrmKxwYc

Cold Goldtop

[Goldtop]

Two "T-O-O-Ts" in one day. (Double TOOTs... We all know how rare those can be!)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmtHDomhTYk


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkroMYftQm8

Lloyd/Goldtop/Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

The Power of Gold. Yep; That sounds about right...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g-v0jWHBlE

The Power of Goldtop

[Goldtop]

My first post today was 'The Power of Gold' by Dan Fogelberg because that's what I woke up hearing. But in a perfect world, this would have - and should have - been first because today is the anniversary of his birthday. Happy Birthday Johnny Cash. I hope he and June have a wonderful day today wherever they are.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJlN9jdQFSc

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Fair Warning: Lots of The Man in Black today.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV8ztP8cuY0

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_uI1BUnzws

LPC

[Goldtop]

God Bless Johnny Cash. God Bless America.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whmVGRSgAe8

Lloyd/Goldtop/Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

RIP Dan.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWNKHi2joJE

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGrR-7_OBpA

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXW7v0ab_18

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Marty Stuart on The Man.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4_Onx6pUF0

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAvAyfQBALA

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

This is a clip from a biography filmed shortly before he died. I can't think of another artist who arguably did their best, most powerful work, at the end of their careers and lives. He was already an icon, an institution, but he peaked in his last days. Incredible.

I'm proud to say that Johnny Cash was my first musical hero. It was him and Elvis. Lots of other artists and performers have come along that I'm a fan of, that I respect and/or admire, but none will ever take the place of Johnny Cash. There are a handful who are close, but Johnny's at the Top.

I hope every person who reads this has someone in music who means as much to them as Johnny Cash does to me.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NI4OWwYVuU

Lloyd/Goldtop

[Shawn@PRS]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGrR-7_OBpA

Goldtop


I didn't think much of this song when U2 released it, but it took on a new life after Johnny recorded it.

[Goldtop]

I didn't think much of this song when U2 released it, but it took on a new life after Johnny recorded it.

I agree 100% Shawn. I admit that I'm not a huge U2 fan anyway, but be that as it may, Johnny took this to another level. In the clip of the bio I posted, Rick Rubin talks about this very subject.

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

This is for both Johnny and June. I love the guitars in this, which is why I've posted it in the past. Check out June's humming and vibrato on the fade out.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSQ6fSKLlG0

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Not to be forgotten today is Fats Domino. It's his birthday too. I've been listening to tons of Johnny Cash today, but I managed to fit in some Fats here and there. Here are a couple.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qz94yveXgQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR38Gm8r7WQ

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whMqU5Z42a4

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFcafjhirQg

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL0Tv1S5qe8

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWQxO4lABCQ

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxF71AusoF0

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

I've been up most of the night, reading and listening to things. Too into Johnny Cash to sleep... He and his music have seen me through some hard times in the past, and they probably will again. I was thinking 'who in music today could someday be like him?'. Not equal him, because that's impossible. But who are we hearing today that has the potential and promise to really be special, be iconic? One name I kept coming back to was Jack White. I've never met him, but he seems to have a good head on his shoulders. He's got a great sense of the musical past, knows the roots, is fearless, and seems to care little about sales or trends. It's all about the music to him. I think he's unique, and I see the potential for him to do some amazing things before he's finished.

Of course, I could be dead wrong, and Jack could end up working in a Chili's somewhere someday. But I hope not. I hope he's in music to stay.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iErNRBTPbEc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvpoiiBW9bc

Goldtop Lloyd

[sergiodeblanc]

This is the woman keeping me up at night Lloyd, I hope it isn't catching....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hVp47f5YZg

[sergiodeblanc]

Okay, only one more.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np21rH7Ldto

[Goldtop]

This is the woman keeping me up at night Lloyd, I hope it isn't catching....


Hummm,

I can't imagine why you're having this problem... ;)

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

This lady often keeps me awake. And alert. And the way she looked during the period most of these pictures were taken? Oh yeah...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow7_-3tAkew

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vT-VaMXsAw

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

No sleep tonight, so some Jerry Lee Lewis instead.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydheCyLw2k4

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMGMibYomLM

LPC

[Goldtop]

Here's one from some sessions The Killer did in London way back when with guys like Frampton, Kenney Jones of The Faces, and others. Check out some of the pictures in this video! I'd liked to have been a fly on the wall for some of these, but I think even a fly might have been scared in some of these situations!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTHfFoqBQAA

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bXNbmXKFag

Goldtop

[Goldtop]

You can have her; I don't want her. Preach it, Killer! :evil: (No, I don't want her, but I would like to get back the PRS Goldtop she stole from me...)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMENFdQOPD4

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

A different kind of "T-O-O-T" today... "THREE On One Tune"! First, the original, then probably the most well known, and finally, a solo geetar version. I really like this guy's playing by the way. Some of his arrangements catch me off guard at times, which is not to say I think they're bad. I love his tone and touch. Great harmonics. Keith Whitley, Alison Krauss & Union Station, and Stu Clark.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GpXYKp7_Qw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SCOimBo5tg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY4x2lASQxQ

Goldtop Lloyd, Queen of Clubs

[Goldtop]

More Stu Clark.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwkASnKbIoc

LPC

[Goldtop]

From the new Townes Van Zandt double CD "Sunshine Boy".


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVFp4ZK8-v0

Lloyd/Goldtop/QoC

[tdarian]

Los Weebads!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heaXA4NAmoM&feature=player_embedded#!

[Goldtop]

Los Weebads!


Tom, I mean this in the most manliest of he-man and manly ways... I DIG YOU! Do you even know how to post something that isn't cool?!?

Goldtop Lloyd, tdarian Fan!

[Sekunda]

Happy Friday! A little Warren Haynes before lunch...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwgIn3vobag&feature=share&list=PLx1Q3wPbM5 8_A6xXRndWSRaN_7YtVyt2L

[Goldtop]

Happy Friday Everybody!

Okay, this may be considered a confession of some kind. Not in my eyes, but whatever. I LIKE LOVERBOY! There, I said it. However that paints me, gimme the brush! Their first two or three albums were and still are fantastic IMO.

I saw them on their (I think) first big tour opening for AC/DC on the "Back In Black" tour. Picture this: Bon Scott had died after AC/DC had made their best album ever (in my opinion, and the opinions of many others). The band had this new singer nobody had ever heard of, some guy who wore a goofy cap all the time, and who sounded like he gargled with Drano. A voice MUCH different than Bon's. But they were coming to town, so of course everybody was going.

If the changes to AC/DC weren't enough, the band who was opening for them was some unknown bunch from Canada named 'Loverboy'. Well, isn't that cute. How sweet. 'Loverboy'. "Oh, yoo hoo, come here Loverboy, you cutie you! Yoooo Hooooo." That was the attitude of most of us in the crowd that night. The song "Turn Me Loose" had been getting some airplay on the radio, but still... Loverboy? C'mon; how good could they be?

The big night finally gets here. How many times had I taken my ticket out of my wallet and looked at it? A million? Showtime. Lights go down, crowd goes up, strange aroma is all around (?), and this bassline starts thumping. Stage is still dark. After about a minute, the synth joins in. Stage is still dark. This goes for about another minute. Then, f-i-n-a-l-l-y, the guitar rages in, and the stage is still dark!!! The sound mix is perfect. Loud, clear, powerful. I mean L-O-U-D! And clear! And POWERFUL! I thought my heart would explode out of my chest. It was one of the finest moments in my life. I was young, I was alive, I had a few bucks in my pocket, and I was ready to take on the world! This music affected me so much that I was almost scared by it. It was incredible. And they hadn't even officially started yet!

By now, most of us in the crowd are excited to say the least. I was through the roof myself. I was ready to vote these guys President. After what had to be a full four or five minute opening and building, building, building the tension and expectation IN TOTAL DARKNESS - BOOM! Drums and the rest of the band take off. The lights go up, and we see Loverboy for the first time. Lots or reds and yellows and blacks, Nikes all around, and tons of puffy hair. And they're in high gear. All serious, all business, all Rock and Roll! They were just unbelievable.

From that night until today, I've been a fan of Loverboy. And their guitar player Paul Dean. As usual, he had what I thought was a great tone. (We all like who we like and think they're great for one reason or another, you know?) His sound was powerful, a little brittle, a little nasal, but still warm. Not piercing and painful. I could only like Paul Dean more if he was from Texas! In fact, parts of his playing remind me of David Grissom, and vice versa. Just that certain element to their tone that I love.

Loverboy changed my life forever that night. AC/DC was good, but to me, the stars that night were Loverboy. That may sound insane to some, but all I can say is that you must not have been there.

One more thing; I carried a bottle of Southern Comfort into the show that night in my boot. (I was in my Southern Comfort phase then.) I still have it. A nice little memento from thirty-something years ago...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tthd7LJPfmE

Goldtop Lloyd

[Steph]

Happy Friday Everybody!

Okay, this may be considered a confession of some kind. Not in my eyes, but whatever. I LIKE LOVERBOY! There, I said it. However that paints me, gimme the brush! Their first two or three albums were and still are fantastic IMO.

I saw them on their (I think) first big tour opening for AC/DC on the "Back In Black" tour. Picture this: Bon Scott had died after AC/DC had made their best album ever (in my opinion, and the opinions of many others). The band had this new singer nobody had ever heard of, some guy who wore a goofy cap all the time, and who sounded like he gargled with Drano. A voice MUCH different than Bon's. But they were coming to town, so of course everybody was going.

If the changes to AC/DC weren't enough, the band who was opening for them was some unknown bunch from Canada named 'Loverboy'. Well, isn't that cute. How sweet. 'Loverboy'. "Oh, yoo hoo, come here Loverboy, you cutie you! Yoooo Hooooo." That was the attitude of most of us in the crowd that night. The song "Turn Me Loose" had been getting some airplay on the radio, but still... Loverboy? C'mon; how good could they be?

The big night finally gets here. How many times had I taken my ticket out of my wallet and looked at it? A million? Showtime. Lights go down, crowd goes up, strange aroma is all around (?), and this bassline starts thumping. Stage is still dark. After about a minute, the synth joins in. Stage is still dark. This goes for about another minute. Then, f-i-n-a-l-l-y, the guitar rages in, and the stage is still dark!!! The sound mix is perfect. Loud, clear, powerful. I mean L-O-U-D! And clear! And POWERFUL! I thought my heart would explode out of my chest. It was one of the finest moments in my life. I was young, I was alive, I had a few bucks in my pocket, and I was ready to take on the world! This music affected me so much that I was almost scared by it. It was incredible. And they hadn't even officially started yet!

By now, most of us in the crowd are excited to say the least. I was through the roof myself. I was ready to vote these guys President. After what had to be a full four or five minute opening and building, building, building the tension and expectation IN TOTAL DARKNESS - BOOM! Drums and the rest of the band take off. The lights go up, and we see Loverboy for the first time. Lots or reds and yellows and blacks, Nikes all around, and tons of puffy hair. And they're in high gear. All serious, all business, all Rock and Roll! They were just unbelievable.

From that night until today, I've been a fan of Loverboy. And their guitar player Paul Dean. As usual, he had what I thought was a great tone. (We all like who we like and think they're great for one reason or another, you know?) His sound was powerful, a little brittle, a little nasal, but still warm. Not piercing and painful. I could only like Paul Dean more if he was from Texas! In fact, parts of his playing remind me of David Grissom, and vice versa. Just that certain element to their tone that I love.

Loverboy changed my life forever that night. AC/DC was good, but to me, the stars that night were Loverboy. That may sound insane to some, but all I can say is that you must not have been there.

One more thing; I carried a bottle of Southern Comfort into the show that night in my boot. (I was in my Southern Comfort phase then.) I still have it. A nice little memento from thirty-something years ago...

Goldtop Lloyd


Cool post Goldtop! Like your candeur.

And yes, Loverboy is a band nobody wanted to admit they liked their music. Kinda of a "love to hate" thing... Even here, in C'nada...
Another band that didn't quite get the recognition they deserved IMO, in the same era, is April Wine...

O' C'nada...

[Goldtop]

Cool post Goldtop! Like your candeur.

And yes, Loverboy is a band nobody wanted to admit they liked their music. Kinda of a "love to hate" thing... Even here, in C'nada...
Another band that didn't quite get the recognition they deserved IMO, in the same era, is April Wine...

O' C'nada...

Thank you. I dig April Wine too. May have to post some. Thanks for the inspiration AND the compliment.

Lloyd

[Goldtop]

For Steph.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI0Skr84gsQ

Goldtop Lloyd

[Steph]

Yeah! Yeah! :rock:

Thanks Man! :cheers:

[Steph]

Here's another one for you!

Sign of the Goldtop King... :top:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag28ZbFgu7o

[Goldtop]

Yeah! Yeah! :rock:

Thanks Man! :cheers:

You're welcome. I started to post the 'official video' version (which I didn't even know existed until now), but I thought the model bopping around in her lingerie might give the wrong impression or be too much for some viewers.

Lloyd ;)

[Goldtop]

Here's another one for you!

Sign of the Goldtop King... :top:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag28ZbFgu7o

Thank you very much. Now I'm flattered... :star:

LPC

P.S. - Are you artistic? Do you have any TRC ideas to share in that thread?

[Steph]

Thank you very much. Now I'm flattered... :star:

LPC

P.S. - Are you artistic? Do you have any TRC ideas to share in that thread?

I guess I'm not very graphicly artistic. I've been thinking about it but can't seem to come up with something better than what is already being posted. There are some really cool ones already.

I guess I should try harder... :flute:

[Goldtop]

I guess I'm not very graphicly artistic. I've been thinking about it but can't seem to come up with something better than what is already being posted. There are some really cool ones already.

I guess I should try harder... :flute:

Well, maybe it's a good thing in a way. There are a lot of choice already. Plus, if you don't try to force it, something great may just pop into your head unexpectedly that'll blow away all the rest. Who knows?

LPC

[Goldtop]

More Canadian Goodness. Well, half Canadian anyway, on Akroyd's part. Whaddya want fer nuthin'?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSF9QT4jmsQ

Goldtop Biscuit

[Steph]

Thanks for the "cross border" blues greatness! :top:


Well, maybe it's a good thing in a way. There are a lot of choice already. Plus, if you don't try to force it, something great may just pop into your head unexpectedly that'll blow away all the rest. Who knows?

LPC

That's what I think. But if something comes up... I'll give it a try. ;)

[Goldtop]

Happy Birthday to Roger Daltry! Here's a little obscure Who trivia. In the early 80's, when Pete Townshend's hearing problems were at their worst, the band considered changing their name to "The What?". Fortunately, the idea was dismissed...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygOaNo3M_Hw

Goldtop Lloyd

[Goldtop]

Please let me begin with a disclaimer: I don't like Justin Bieber's music. I don't even call what he produces 'music'. Now, my story...

I have a neighbor who is in a rehab center/nursing home right now. She asked me to get a book for her. The bookstore close to my apartment didn't have what she was looking for, so this morning I went to another one of their stores across town to look there. On the way home I stopped at Sonic to get a Coke (a day without a Coke is a day with a headache for me), and while I was there, on the P.A. I heard the following announcement: 'All right, kids! Here's some Old School Justin Bieber for ya!'. I almost had an attack. GIVE ME A BREAK, WILLYA??

Old School? Justin Bieber? OLDSCHOOLJUSTINBIEBER?!?!?!

Thankfully, the carhop brought my Coke just in time and I made my getaway. When I got home I went to YouTube, found this, played it, and found I didn't hate it. Imagine that. I think it would be much better without all of the studio trickery, but still; I don't hate it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ozuCXpVJY

Goldtop Lloyd (who had his mind opened a little today)

[Goldtop]

To offset the youth of the previous artist, here is the antiquity of this one. Maybe experience is a better word than antiquity...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmdwsLtNx2E

Goldtop

P.S. - This video has got to win some award for 'most hair'!