Kirk Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 JuliaABM--I still have my Herman's Hermits 45 that I bought new. "Henry The Eighth" on one side, and a good 'b' side, "End Of The World". "Henry The Eighth" is one of those songs you don't want to start singing right before bed or you're not going to get any sleep for a few hours afterwards...So why am I typing this at 12:46 in the morning...Not too smart, Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaAllByMyself Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Hi, Kirk ~ I don't remember playing HTE as much as I used to play "Silhouettes'. I used to play it almost constantly. Whenever I hear it now, it takes me straight back to my childhood. A few years later I can remember getting hooked on "My Sentimental Friend', "Here Comes the Star', and "Years May Come, Years May Go', which I once knocked a bottle of Lucozade over and damaged it. Another favourite 45 from my childhood is Jim Reeves, 'I Love You Because', which is especially poignant for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Julia you've brought back some fond memories by mentioning Jim ("He'll Have to Go") Reeves. My dad was a very big Country music fan and Jim's music was played a great deal in our house. I know that Jim was extremely popular in England, and when we were living there, that's when my dad first heard that beautiful, mellow voice.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 There's a story about my first album and single. I started listening to Top 40 radio in December 1962, and the local station was featuring the "Sherry" album by The Four Seasons.I went to a local department store with my allowance money, determined to buy it, but they didn't have it. So I bought my first 45 instead, "Big Girls Don't Cry." (This worked out in a way, as the B-side, "Connie-O," wasn't on the "Sherry" album.) Then a few days later, I bought the album as well!Second single I bought was "He's So Fine" by The Chiffons. Then there was a bit of a gap till I got "Meet the Beatles" as a birthday present in February 1964. I got "The Ventures in Space" as a Christmas present later that year.I would say that I got my true record-buying mania in gear when I bought "Having a Rave-up" by The Yardbirds and "Big Hits, High Tide and Green Grass" by The Rolling Stones in 1965. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I just purchased Sanford-Townsend's "Smoke From A Distant Fire" album on Ebay.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Foil Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 1st 45 "Everybody" Tommy Roe1st LP "Bookends" Simon and Garfunkel1st CD "Declaration" The Alarm1st DVD "Pink Flamingos" A John Waters Film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Benfer Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 My brother had the album by Mary MacGregor that had "Torn Between Two Lovers" on it. I remember liking that album a lot, but it has been close to 30 years since I have heard it. I would love to listen to it again. Another case of an artist not liking the song that is their biggest hit. Mary MacGregor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor4Life Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Let's see...1st 45 "Daydream Believer" The Monkees1st LP "Picses, Aquarius, Capricorn, & Jones, LTD." The Monkees1st CD (Marvin will love this) "Born in the USA" Bruuuuuuuceeeeee!1st music DVD "Going Home" Jackson BrowneJeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally G Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 1. Meet The Beatles2. Teddy Bears' Picnic3. Hans Cristian Andersen Movie SoundtrackI have fond memories of these 3 albums in my rotation as a wee one! I also played my mom's Elvis and Jack Jones LPs a lot. he he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 My very first two cd's (bought them at the same time) were "Sgt Pepper" and "Toto IV." Jeff did you know that the VERY FIRST CD manufactured in the U.S. (1985) was "Born In the USA'?Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sthom3521 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Off the top of me head: (yes, "they're coming to take me away" for the last two)First albums:Simon and Garfunkel - Bookends, Scarborough FairBeatles - RevolverBeatles - Sgt Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour (Dad's coworker begged him to take them home and tape them... "you'll love them!" )Beatles - Abbey RoadBeatles - Hey JudeBadfinger - Straight UpFirst 45's:Beatles - Come Together/ SomethingVan Morrison - DominoBeatles - Get BackSteam - Na na hey heyBouys - Timothy Bloodrock - DOA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Nivan Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Read all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannoman Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 My first r&b 45 was "GEE" by the Crows circa 1953. I think I had some other stuff by the likes of Joni James, and other pablum type music before that but have blocked them out - Hey, it was all that was available.Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 1st LP: Alice Cooper's Greatest Hits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 FIRST SINGLE: "Valleri" by the MonkeesFIRST LP: "Magical Mystery Tour"Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 First 45 my dad bought for me: "No Matter What" by Badfinger, followed in quick succession by "Candida" (Tony Orlando & Dawn) and "Hey Jude/Revolution."First 45 I bought with my own $$$, "Smoke From A Distant Fire" by the Sanford Townsend Band.First album that my dad bought for me, "Introducing the Beatles", followed by "Fresh."First album that I bought with my own $$$, "One of These Nights" by the Eagles.Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Candida in Canada! Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I was watching some PBS telethon the other day and was shocked to see a reunited Tony O & Dawn. What did the 'berries start?!Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sports21763 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 1st 45: Kentucky Rain -- Elvis1st lp: Born to Run -- Bruce Springsteen1st concert: Nazareth, Wet Willie and Pat Travers at Cleveland's Public Hall.1st Raspberries concert...Cleveland 2005...PRICELESS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Wasnt allowed by my parents to buy LP's...So I settled for singles...1st threeMY BOYFRIENDS BACK-AngelsONLY IN AMERICA-Jay and the AmericansWALKIN MIRACLE-EssexWhen I earned my own money-1st three LP's-MccartneyLet It BeNo Dice...Speaking of IVEYS...I remember searching everywhere to find a copy of the Maybe Tomorrow single because it had STORM IN A TEACUP on the B-side...First concet...Three Dog Night/T-REX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 T-Rex must have been cool to see live!Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaAllByMyself Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 It’s great to see Nazareth on the list. We went to see them last Thursday and they’re still great. Their version of Love Hurts is fab. We’ve seen a tribute band T-Rextacy for years now and the lead singer looks amazingly like Marc Bolan ~ the looks, the hair, the build, and the sound. They are hugely popular here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 First 45's"Lonely People" America"Joy to the World" Three Dog Night"Julie Do You Love Me" Bobby ShermanFirst LP"Portrait of Bobby Sherman" Bobby Sherman (I thought it was pretty cool that he used my name, thus, I bought the album too!)--Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 First 45 For You by Ricky NelsonFirst LP December's Children by The Rolling StonesPhil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 First 45-Heart of Gold by Neil YoungFirst Album- A Donny Osmond album ( I think it was the one with "Puppy Love" on it)Now there's a combination! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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