Was it on Saturday Night Live that he did this and there was actual slime dripping from the monitors? Anyway, more Frank!! Something from Sheik Yerbouti, please, or Joe's Garage . . . .
This is the first time I'm hearing this, and before reading previously posted comments, I definitely heard Queen in there, big time. Nobody can duplicate Queen, but this sounds pretty good.
Nonsense, I must say. I have an old bootleg LP with this tune as part of a live performance and it has always stood out as a fine example of what this band could do in concert in their early days, not in their bombastic period. This reminds me of their show in Cleveland in 1970; truly transforming music. Also, the alleged Moody Blues similarity is all in your mind.
I also thought this was the Moody Blues the first time I heard it!
Bill, your comment about librarians disappearing in a decade or two could not be farther from the truth. As a member of the profession for the past 12 years, I can tell you that the demand is greater than ever, especially at colleges and universities where folks need to find reliable and credible information, rather than anything off the internet.
No one quite manages to take you away into the dreamy spheres of the netherworld like Neil. Might have helped that I was 14 when this came out, but, man, did the world seem so rich and full of mystery back then. I just wanted to explore everything and this was the soundtrack to it. OK so I came an awful cropper two years later and spent the next ten years listening to Gregorian chants but, hell, I'd do it all again.
I love this post, was also about 14 when I first heard "Cortez," and felt exactly the same way about the rich and mysterious world back then. Don't forget that the world is still rich and full of mystery, no matter what age you are! Not to sound too cheesy—I know exactly what you meant. Great comment!
I admit this is pretty weird. But overall I like Gogol Bordello. They are daring and willing to try something different. Unfortunately, this is one of those times when it just doesn't work.
One of my favorite Zeppelin songs from their most underrated album, Presence. None of their big hits or most memorable songs are on this release, yet as a whole it remains a great listen.
I like Apocalyptica a lot, but this is one of their more boring pieces. Almost anything from their 2nd release—Inquisition Symphont—is more memorable than this.
The whole release is excellent. If you are a Sade fan, you won't be disappointed. This tune is the heaviest, so it is a pretty mellow album, but sweet.
The lead singer sounds to me like a cross between Rusted Root's lead singer (Michael Glabicki) and Bono. The music reminds me a bit of Rusted Root as well.
I like it.
Nonsense, I must say. I have an old bootleg LP with this tune as part of a live performance and it has always stood out as a fine example of what this band could do in concert in their early days, not in their bombastic period. This reminds me of their show in Cleveland in 1970; truly transforming music. Also, the alleged Moody Blues similarity is all in your mind.
I also thought this was the Moody Blues the first time I heard it!
Sorry to stray from comments on the music
OK so I came an awful cropper two years later and spent the next ten years listening to Gregorian chants but, hell, I'd do it all again.
I love this post, was also about 14 when I first heard "Cortez," and felt exactly the same way about the rich and mysterious world back then. Don't forget that the world is still rich and full of mystery, no matter what age you are! Not to sound too cheesy—I know exactly what you meant. Great comment!
Did it feel good to get out of the rain?
Now that you mention it, I can hear the similarity . . . .