Raspbernie Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 The original Raspberries (Eric, Wally, Jim and Dave) managed to piece together an uneven effort for their third (and final) album SIDE 3. The boys were all heading separate ways by now, and the disjointed mix of songs showed it. Eric was still tipping his hat to Brian Wilson ("On The Beach") while Wally was looking to be the next Joe Walsh ("Money Down") and Dave couldn't keep secret his desire to start an Eagles cover band ("Should I Wait.") Still, the LP did have some massively memorable tunes, including two of Raspberries most kick-ass rockers. One on Side 1, the other on Side 2.So, which tune makes it impossible for you to keep your hands on your wheel when driving..."Tonight" or "Ecstasy"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 16, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 Okay...so this is a tough one. "Tonight" has the rip-roaringest Wally Bryson guitar wizardry of any Raspberries tunes bar none while "Ecstasy" features Jim "Banshee" Bonfanti simply demolishing his drumset in an unabashed demonstration of why he's one of the greatest rock drummers of all time! So, how did I pick "Tonight" you might ask? Simple. I flipped a coin. A true 50/50 on this Showdown. Impossible for me to choose. How did you vote? --Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 What a tough one, Bernie! I voted for Ecstasy, just because. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 Tough one, but Ecstasy by a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveh Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Bernie, Great comparison! I love it when we're splitting hairs! I voted for Tonight because it is INTENSE! Eric's emotions are into Tonight more than in Ecstacy, but they are both outstanding. I love the ending lines of Tonight. Steveh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Tough call, but "Ecstacy" gets my vote. Love the overall message of that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 I voted for Tonight! I really don't like picking one over the other. I do like all of his music.JUNE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAM Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Very tough choice ... love them both. I'm going with Tonight. Bryson's guitar is such a standout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Brigham Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 I like "Tonight" better as a song, but Jim's drumming is really good on "Ectasy".Bernie, I hope you weren't taking a swipe at Dave Smalley's "Should I Wait"...that's a really good song, and compared to a lot of Rasberries lyrics (admittedly they were all young lust-filled guys back then) actually shows some sensitivity towards the woman Dave's singing about.And let's not forget Wally's "Last Dance", another under-rated tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 17, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Phil-- No swipe intended. I happen to love "Should I Wait", it's just pretty obvious that Dave's musical influences were stretching further from Eric's by the time Side 3 hit the shelves. --Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Love them both, but I'll give it up for "Tonight" just because it deserved better back then. Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 I tried to vote for both of them, but didn't vote because I had to choose one. I didn't have a coin with me at the computer, Bernie, so...I just have to say this one is truly impossible. Love them both. They are absolutely equal. Sorry, but, when it comes to Eric's music, especially these two -- cannot choose just one.--Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryeyes Posted August 23, 2002 Report Share Posted August 23, 2002 I love playing this ! It is really hard to choose, but it is fun. I chose TONIGHT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricH Posted August 25, 2002 Report Share Posted August 25, 2002 "Ecstacy" is my second most favorite Raspberries tune just behind GATW. I wish they would have done more of this kind of hard-edged pop rock. "Tonight" is a close third for me. Though I agree that Side 3 exposes the different paths the members were taking musically, it is my favorite album among the four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveh Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Hi Bernie! So when are you gonna tell us who won? I have an idea for the next Sat. Showdown -- Cruisin' Music vs. Top Down Summer. These are two similar songs done about 25 years apart. How about it?Steveh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 26, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 No need to wait for an official result, just click on the RESULTS button in the first post.Tonight ñ 55%Ecstasy ñ 45%Anyone can start the next Showdown...just start a new POLL!--Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew C. Clark Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Raspbernie or anybody: I would like to know if any of you saw the Raspberries perform "Tonight" on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" back in late 1973? When I was a child, I missed that show. Was there a fight or something? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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