James Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Mine: 1. I will play a Rhapsody 2. Charlemagne 3. Stand Tall 4. In your Back Yard 5. I´m Scared 6. When a Man Loves a Woman - his version is better than any I´ve heard 7. Break it to them Gently 8. Meanin So Much 9. Nikey Hokey 10. We just came from the USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 You guys?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I don’t really know of any of his solo songs, but Stand Tall…I will have my work cut out for me… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Top 5: 1. I'm Scared (such a wonderful song, in every way) 2. You Saved My Soul 3. I Will Play A Rhapsody 4. Stand Tall 5. Break It To Them Gently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Benfer Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1. I Will Play A Rhapsody 2. Stand Tall 3. I'm Scared 4. Nothing Rhymed 5. One And Only 6. Break It To Them Gently 7. Timless Love 8. You Saved My Soul 9. Charlemagne 10. Heart I'm a big Guess Who fan, but much of Burton's solo stuff doesn't do much for me. These Top 10 are very good. I could could probably find 10 to 15 other songs spread throughout his albums that I like. Outside of that, I'm not crazy about the rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Interesting. I like his solo music better than his GW stuff, though it was good. If did a top 10/15 of Burton songs and we could pick from his solo and GW careers, only 2 GW songs would jump into my above list, "Star Baby" and "Clap for the Wolfman". "Star Baby" may be #1. It´s a song no other artist of the era could write and perform. It´s pure Burton Cummings at his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Funny thing about Cummings…I like everything he did with the Guess Who and the few solo things that I’ve heard were also good…But, I never delved deeper into his catalogue and I don’t know why…I put him in the same category as Todd Rundgren…Love every thing I’ve heard but never dug deep into his material…I guess, on your reviews, it might be time for me to take the plunge… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Benfer Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I felt the same way, Lew. I dug deep into Rundgren and came away unimpressed. I did the same with Burton. I own all of his albums and am disappointed. I'm interested to hear what you think if you decide to look into his material further. James, what do you think are his best albums? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 "Dream of a child". Lot of strong tunes on that album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Benfer Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 As I've stated before, I create playlists of my favorite artists and these playlists are usually pretty comprehensive. As for Burton, my playlist of him is much smaller than most of the artists that make them for. So, it didn't take much typing to post it here. I did just add "Niki Hokey" to it after seeing that James included it in his Top 10. After another listen, I agree it deserves to make my list. Unfortunately, I don't feel the same way about "We Just Came From The USA". Here is my Burton Cummings Playlist: Burton Cummings: I'm Scared Nothing Rhymed Stand Tall That's Enough Niki Hokey My Own Way To Rock: Come On By Got To Find Another Way Charlemagne Timeless Love A Song For Him Dream Of A Child: Break It To Them Gently I Will Play A Rhapsody When A Man Loves A Woman Takes A Fool To Love A Fool Meanin' So Much Sweet Nothins' Woman Love: One And Only Had To Be You Sweet Sweet: You Saved My Soul Something Old, Something New Bad News Heart: Heart Plus Signs: Take One Away One Day Soon Above The Ground: Crazy If You Mess With The Gods Look Out Charlie Dream Revelation Above The Ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Cool post. Funny, I probably consider "In your backyard" Burton's signature song, the epitomy of his boogie woogie, and at many stages of my fandom the song I see as his best.....so I'm kinda shocked it's not on your list. "We just came from the USA " has cynical (or worse) lyrics from my perspective, true, but it rocks, thus my high rating. Another one I loved and agree with on your list is "Come on by". A Bob Seger penned tune that I used to rock to back in the day, but felt a little guilty back then even, given the lyrics, but a great song it really is. He'd be tarred and feathered if he sang that one today. Others that come to mind that I like that didn't make my top 10, nor even your playlist are "Never had a lady before", "Roll with the punches", "Guns, Guns, Guns", "Dream of a child", "My own way to rock"....and "Shiny Stalkings". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Benfer Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I prefer the Guess Who version of Guns Guns Guns. When I saw them in concert back in 2002, they really did it great. "Come On By" definitely Gary Puckett - ish lyrically and would be frowned upon if done today. I remember considering "In Your Backyard" (probably based more on the fact that it appeared on one of my Burton Cummings Best Of albums), but I just didn't like it enough. Also considered "Never Had A Lady Before". I think it was very close to being included. There is something about the song "Dreams Of A Child" that bothers me. Not quite sure what it is. I do believe that some of the lyrics don't quite sound right to my ear. I really don't like "My Own Way To Rock". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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