JuliaD Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 marvin, I have it too, I have all my old 45's and lp's, including some EC and Berries ones. I would no more sell my record collection (or any part of it) than I would sell my soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Julia I have a collection of about 500 45's and a couple of thousand albums. We're always listening to music in our house but on weekends when we're sitting down for our meals, I only play vinyl. My children are very young but they have an appreciation for vinyl that I am certain most other children their ages do not have.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaD Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 That's pretty cool, marvin. My son is older (29), so he was around while vinyl was still in limited use, and he's got some lp's of his own, some by Michael Jackson, Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister, etc (what can I say, he was a metal type adolescent). I still have a working phonograph, too, and I play my records once in a while, usually when I have a quiet night at home by myself, I'll sit in a candlelit room with a nice glass of wine and listen to them. It's very relaxing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I put a lot of $$$ into my phonograph, stylus, and audio system so I enjoy playing records. This evening during supper, I put on the"American Graffit" soundtrack. Great record! Since I've transfered a lot of my vinyl to cd, my children actually have a good time playing the 'find the album and cd with the same cover' game.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnne Marie Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Dear Boohoodore and Marvin: I do not have to listen to all of Celine Dion's songs to know that, in my opinion, she stinks. GOD, I hope she stops singing Eric's songs and ruining them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Eric has publicly thanked Celine for recording "ABM" and putting it on an album that sold zillions of copies. Bet you Eric has no problem with Celine covering any of his songs if the results are the same.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaD Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Well, DUH, marvin, of course he'd say that, she made him a lot of money, would you expect him to publicly say "Thanks for making me the bucks, but personally, I think you stink"? Even an animal knows not to bite the hand that feeds it, and no recording artist who has gotten royalties from a cover is going to publicly badmouth the person who covered it. Not to mention it's also good form not to burn your bridges... Celine is popular (don't ask me why, I prefer the sound of fingernails down a blackboard), and who knows what doors she could open for Eric one day. Like most businesses, the music industry sometimes supports the "one hand washes the other" theory. Hell, if I were Eric, I'd probably be asking the Olsen twins if they wanted to do a cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 The Olsen Twins...Mmmmmmmmm...they can cover me...naked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Aunt Antoinnette would like me to remind you that they are only 17, and also something about putting your accordion away...Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Julia I never said that I liked Celine's version of "ABM" either. All I said was that like her or hate her, give the devil her due and admit that she has an incredible voice.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Kirk, Kid Rock said it best on SNL..."If there's grass growing on the playing field, Play Ball!"Besides, If we wait any longer, Brittney and Christina will just convince them to have one of those big ugly fake boob jobs like they have...Then they won't be any good to me anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaD Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 marvin, you are, of course, entitled to like whomever you like, but I, and apparently others here, do not think Celine "has an incredible voice". Personally, I think she sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahoodore Posted February 25, 2004 Author Share Posted February 25, 2004 My, my,my,...Celine Dion is taking a beating here ...Julia...if you dislike her so much why do youkeep bringing it up?...sometimes THAT type of reaction reveals your TRUE and hidden admiration , glorification, idolization and all the other ations put together...Me thinks you have a crush on her...reminds me of Marvin's on going hate-affair with "WD"...LOL....I am such a cynic(Sp?)....AS for Cartmill and the Olssen twins....for cripes sake Cartman!!! Puhleez....they're young enough to be babysitters.Bahoo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I think that Celine should re-record the entire "Winter Dreams" album.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahoodore Posted February 25, 2004 Author Share Posted February 25, 2004 Remember that post!! 1163 by Marvin!I am just laughing my guts out...!...AW.....,man!!!!!!!!! great great great.....you da Man!!! Thanks I needed that!A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaD Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Well, since we seem to be into armchair psychology, I notice the only ones who seem to really stick up for Celine are Canadians. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 We're also the only ones who seem to be willing to admit that Eric has a lot of music that is far from perfect - instead of putting him on a pedestal like some others do. No beating around the Bush (pun intended) with us up here!Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I stick up for Celine, I'm a shamed American. But I like to make fun of Canadians...I'm all messed up!But anybody who doesn't recognize Celine Dion's once in a generation natural vocal talent is a music idiot. They are letting her style and mannerisms cloud their view of a remarkable singing voice. Duh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Pierson I'm curious as to whether it's just a question of personal taste why you hate:1. "Love Is A Battlefield" I'm not a fan of Pat, but none of her songs are "bad" like this one. It's overwrought, and it has that awful '80s production and it's insufferable. And it had one of the worst videos ever... 2. "Cover Me" From the same guy who wrote "Growin' Up" and "Born To Run" this is an inexcusable excercise in banality and it's very boring, musically speaking, especially for someone whose melodies and rock sense were so sharp...3. "Seperate Ways" I'm not a Journey fan. But I do know a "good" Journey song (i.e. "Lovin Touchin Squeezin'--still pretty bad in the lyric dept, but OK musically/melody speaking) from a bad one. "Seperate Ways" isn't so bad lyrically as it's just classic overwrought corporate rock at its worst... and his vocals are overbearing...4. "All She Wants To Do Is Dance"Awful '80s production. Cheesey lyrics. Bad vocals. And this is from the guy who gave us "Desperado."5. "Best of Times" Schlocky...6. "You've Made Me So Very Happy" Even though I'm a fan of a lot of corny '60s pop songs (i.e. Cowsills, Association, Tommy Roe etc.) this is where I draw a certain line. It's just too corny and it has a lot to do with the way David Clayton Thomas sings. Unlike Tom Jones, this lacks something that makes it tolerable.7. "Everything I Do I Do It For You" Bryan The title says it all... Does he mean when he goes to the bathroom as well?8. "When A Man Loves A Woman"Plodding... and just overrated 9. "Fernando" Abba,I really like and love a lot of Abba's stuff (i.e. "Waterloo," "Knowing Me Knowing You," "Name Of The Game," and "SOS")... I always hated this song and still do.... It's corny and stilted.. or stiff sounding..10. "You Can Call Me Al" this from the guy who gave us "Bookends" i guess it's tolerable to those who like a novelty single... I'll take "Kodachrome" or "Me & Julio" anyday.... it's just dreadful11. "When It's Love" Van Halenthis is way too cookie cutter for a band who was better than average... Banal... and of course Sammy Hagar is singing12. "3am" Matchbox 20One of the worst lead vocal takes.... it's the over-ennunciating syndrome... Rob Thomas has improved quite a bit since.... but this is terrible... much like early Eddie Vedder...Thanks.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I don't want to confuse anyone, the previous post was my reply to Marvin's... it doesn't quite look like it when you read it. All the replies after the song titles are mine. p.s. If anyone likes Clint Holmes, my apologies. "Playground In My Mind" is still very cringe inducing.thankspierson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 i'm with ya on this one tony.... i don't know how you can deny celine. she is an obvious talent. p.s..i'm not canadian. it's the "barry manilow" syndrome...either you love them or hate them..no middle ground. either way millions of cd buyers can't be wrong!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Pierson thanks for your analysis. Though I don't agree with all your statements, your opinion counts as much mine does.Take care.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 ...Yeah, but not quite as much as mine... <img border="0" alt="[blech!]" title="" src="graemlins/blech.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 ..........OR MINE!!!!! <img border="0" alt="[blech!]" title="" src="graemlins/blech.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Right on Greg!...But Pierson is perfect for our site. He has strong opinions and he backs them up with logical arguments. He swayed me on a couple of points. And I'm a grumpy old man...Now you kids, GET OFF MY LAWN! P.S. I might have agreed with Marvin and Andy on some of WD, but then I thought..."They're Canadians". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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