ira Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 There has been a minor tradition in Rock and Roll of songs that are about being on stage, or on the road, or in "Show-Biz".I don't really know if there are a few or many...But I thought it might be fun to post TWO songs apiece (maximum) that you recall that are about being a performer or being on the road.Here are my two songs to begin this thread.1-The earliest one I can remember is Rick Nelson's lament..."Teenage Idol".2-And Of course there is "Play On- by the "Strawberries" or "Raspberries" or something like that.Can you add to this list? -Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopell Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Faithfully-JourneyWanted Dead or Alive-Bon Jovi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich From PA Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Eric Carmen - That's Rock N RollThe Who - Long Live Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 Rich ...You are certainly right on...""Well it's Roadies and the crowd...It's when the band's playin' way too loud...."That's Rock and Roll"....Good One!-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich From PA Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 CCR - Travellin' Band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScentLady Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Since you're limiting it to only two The Load Out - Jackson BrowneWe're an American Band - Grand Funk Railroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Show Biz Kids - Steely Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 You can go a second time today...OK?1-Super Trouper-ABBA.2-Turn The Page-Bob Seger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Two of my old faves -"On The Road Again" by Linsk Menjuvic, a polka version of the Willie Nelson song, as performed by Rick Moranis in the film "The Last Polka""No-Show Jones" by George Jones - an ode to the Possum's old tendency to get liquored up and miss shows...and he was quite good at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 "Cover Of The Rolling Stone" - Dr. Hook (goofy song)"Juke Box Hero" (kinda) - ForeignerJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Rock And Roll's A Vicious Game - April WineShooting Star - Bad CompanySo You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star - the Byrds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay52 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Paul McCartney & Wings- RockshowMoody Blues-I'm Just A Singer(In A Rock And Roll Band) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Glamour Boy - the Guess Who Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 "Rock 'n Roll" band by Boston and "Wishing You Were Here" by Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 How's about...1-"Guitar Man" (Maybe my favorite song of this ilk.)-"Bread".2-"Six Man Band"-" "The Association."-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay52 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 How about..."Guitar Man"- Elvis Presley Ira, you helped!"Overnight Sensation"-Raspberries (When one is on the road, one wants a Hit Record) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Deb Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Lost Highway - Bon JoviRock Star - Nickelback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay52 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Here's a couple more...Life's Been Good- Joe WalshBand On The Run- Paul McCartney & Wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Thios is so obvious and I forgot..,...Rick Nelson-"Garden Party"-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScentLady Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 We Are the Nowtones - BlottoOne Night Stand - Partridge FamilyPiano Man - Silly Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Sue...You gave me Thursday morning inspiration....."The Entertainer"-Billy Joel.-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 1-"We're An American Band"-Grand Funk2-"Backstage"-The fantastic Gene Pitney.-Ira.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 'Guitar Man'...Bread'It's Only Rock and Roll'...Rolling Stones'Leader Of The Band'...Dan Fogleberg'Celluloid Heroes'...The Kinks'I'm Just A singer In A Rock and Roll Band'...Moody Blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Great choices Hollies65.-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The Load Out - Jackson Browne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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