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Alan - My Musical Journey
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2015
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FIRST REACTION “VITAL SIGNS” - Is this the Evolution of RUSH ?
"Vital Signs" is the closing track on Rush's 1981 album Moving Pictures. The song marks a significant departure from the band's earlier hard rock and progressive rock styles, incorporating elements of reggae and new wave, reflecting the band's evolving musical direction.
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“DEVIL WOMAN” - "Exploring the Dark Allure ?
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"Devil Woman" by Cliff Richard is a song that showcases a departure from Richard's earlier, more wholesome image, venturing into a darker and more rock-oriented style. Released in 1976, it became one of his biggest hits, especially in the United States, where it reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
“ THE OPENING LINE HOOKED ME IN !
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"Ten Years Gone" by Led Zeppelin is a track from their 1975 album Physical Graffiti. Written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, this song is a reflective piece that combines elements of hard rock and progressive rock with deeply personal and introspective lyrics.
STRAWBERRY SWITCHBLADE -“ 80’s and meaningful!
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While Strawberry Switchblade is primarily remembered for their hit "Since Yesterday," their other songs, particularly from their debut album, showcase their talent and unique style. Their music continues to be appreciated by fans of 80s new wave and synth-pop, and they maintain a cult following due to their distinctive sound and aesthetic.
“BOMBERS” - from this to “Are FRIENDS ELECTRIC “ YEP !
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"Bombers" by Tubeway Army is a significant early track in Gary Numan's career, highlighting his transition from punk rock to a more electronic and dystopian sound. With its themes of war and anxiety, the song captures the mood of the late 1970s while foreshadowing the innovative direction Numan would take in his solo career. The song remains an interesting piece of music history, illustrating t...
THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN - I was wrong !
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"Something in the Air" by Thunderclap Newman is a powerful and enduring anthem that captures the revolutionary spirit of the late 1960s. Its themes of rebellion, hope, and societal change are conveyed through compelling lyrics and rich musical composition. The song's success and lasting impact underscore its significance as a cultural touchstone, reflecting the ideals and aspirations of a gener...
RORY GALLAGHER- Heartbreaking & Brilliant 💥
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"For the Last Time" by Rory Gallagher is a deeply emotional song that explores themes of heartbreak and finality through its poignant lyrics and soulful musical composition. Gallagher's skillful blend of blues and rock, combined with his expressive performance, makes this song a powerful and memorable piece.
MIDGE URE -a great voice.
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"If I Was" by Midge Ure is a poignant exploration of empathy, aspiration, and the desire to make a meaningful difference in the life of another. The song's synth-pop sound, combined with its introspective lyrics, creates a memorable and emotionally resonant listening experience.
WES MONTGOMERY “Here’s that Rainy Day “ JAZZ via ' ITALY and Hollywood
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"Here's That Rainy Day" by Wes Montgomery is a masterful interpretation of a jazz standard, showcasing his exceptional guitar technique and emotional expressiveness. Through his warm tone, sophisticated harmonics, and lyrical improvisation, Montgomery captures the melancholic essence of the song, creating a rendition that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. This track stands as a ...
SILVERCHAIR -“ISRAELS SON” - ITS NOT CONTROVERSIAL .
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"Israel's Son" by Silverchair is a powerful and intense song that captures the raw emotion and existential angst characteristic of the grunge genre. Through its heavy instrumentation, dynamic vocal performance, and dark lyrical themes, the song stands out as a significant track on the band's debut album "Frogstomp." Silverchair's ability to convey deep emotions and create a compelling musical a...
JANIS IAN - A ' peek inside at the pain felt by a gentle soul'
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"At Seventeen" by Janis Ian is a powerful and enduring song that captures the universal experience of adolescent insecurity and the longing for acceptance. Through its introspective lyrics and gentle musical composition, the song resonates deeply with listeners, offering a poignant reflection on the challenges of growing up. As one of Ian's most successful and beloved tracks, "At Seventeen" con...
GARBAGE - a respectful PI*S take ? 😮 tounge in cheek ?
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The antithesis of the 90’s Rock indie rock sound ! But is it really ? Let me know what you think 🤔
PINK FLOYD - “2 minutes 47 seconds wasn’t enough !
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The song illustrates how external events contribute to the construction of Pink’s metaphorical wall. Each traumatic experience, such as the loss of his father and the horrors of war, becomes a brick in the wall that Pink builds to protect himself from further pain and suffering. This wall, however, also isolates him from the world and leads to his mental breakdown.
URIAH HEEP DREAMARE “” Do you Scream alone ?
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URIAH HEEP DREAMARE “” Do you Scream alone ?
ALL ABOUT EVE-“Isolation- Connection -love ?
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ALL ABOUT EVE-“Isolation- Connection -love ?
LOVEBITES ' FOR ALL THE WARRIORS- YOU HAVE A NAME !
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LOVEBITES ' FOR ALL THE WARRIORS- YOU HAVE A NAME !
HUMAN LEAGUE - obsession or living a life of adventure?
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HUMAN LEAGUE - obsession or living a life of adventure?
DAVID BOWIE - FAME “ - His least Favourite Song
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DAVID BOWIE - FAME “ - His least Favourite Song
THE POLICE “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” Words Have Meaning
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THE POLICE “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” Words Have Meaning
COLIN BLUNSTONE- “Say you don’t Mind” from a Hall of fame Zombie
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COLIN BLUNSTONE- “Say you don’t Mind” from a Hall of fame Zombie
THE CLASH “I FOUGHT THE LAW” Now I get it ! I think !
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THE CLASH “I FOUGHT THE LAW” Now I get it ! I think !
ELEPHANT REVIVAL “ HELLO YOU WHO” Now I get them 😊 Alan Reacts
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ELEPHANT REVIVAL “ HELLO YOU WHO” Now I get them 😊 Alan Reacts
BEE GEES “Live or Die”(Hold me like a Child” close to perfect ?
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BEE GEES “Live or Die”(Hold me like a Child” close to perfect ?
RAINBOW “ A LIGHT IN THE BLACK” My Questions Answered ?
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RAINBOW “ A LIGHT IN THE BLACK” My Questions Answered ?
JONI MITCHELL- “CIRCLE GAME” A folk singing genius ?
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JONI MITCHELL- “CIRCLE GAME” A folk singing genius ?
She's singing from the perspective of a mother. A MOTHER. She did not write it with you and your personal life in mind.
I know that , but songs once released thier meaning is and should be felt and owned by the listener , I absolutely know the history of the song , but what it makes or asks of me , surely is down to me ? But I do always welcome criticism and appreciate it 😊👍
Rush was always able to recreate the studio version live with samples of the parts (usually with loops on foot pedals) that they couldn’t play while playing their primary instruments. Phenomenal musicians who put out great music during their career’s.
Great reaction/review 🔥
Thank you 😊 I’m always genuinely happy when I get a compliment, but I also am just glad you enjoyed my thoughts 😎👍
Pete Townsend produced this
Great reaction.
Thank you 🙏🏻
I had forgotten about this one Alan, it was on rotation in the top 40 radio stations here in the States and AM. I always thought it was over produced and a bit novelty for my taste. A catchy tune though 😊
It was his biggest hit stateside , I just like it because it’s just catchy I agree it’s probably a little over produced , but it was such a departure for him , kinda harmless song but for him , quite edgy 😊👍
I never heard of Strawberry Switchblade. I’m glad I stumbled upon your video. I’m going to look them up now.
Thier fun but with some meaning , not a huge discography , but not at all bad 😊👍😎 I’m glad you are going to go have a look 😌👍
Love the little scooter on the shelf. Vespa
It is 😊👍 I’ve got the matching VW traveller , a quite big handmade steel plated one .. think I will put it up thier 😊👍
This composition to me is more of a guitar anthem by Page. However, you should react to The Wanton Song, which will get your blood moving. Page used a Leslie speaker during the change-up, guitar sounds like an organ. Brilliant
You can absolutely be guaranteed I will take your recommendation.. coming soon 😎😊👍
I've grown steadily more determined to find a track by some Wishbone Ash alumni since hearing it in the late 80s-early 90s, a gentle, simple progression with a lovely lyrical motif. This is gorgeous too. Unfortunately, neither I nor anyone I hung out with back in the 70s was a devotee of the band, so I'm unfamiliar with their work, only desirous of getting to know them better. Thanks for this one, mate. 😊🤙🏼🎶🔥❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊
Same desire as me , so check in on the channel , 10O% more to come 😎👍
@@alan-reacts65count on it, pal. 😉👍🏻🎶
It’s a beautiful song,I don’t think any regrets, maybe wondering what his life would have been like. He loves making music, loved touring but hated being away from his family. He loved being on his farm with his wife & kids, & milking his goats. Their song Thank You, was written for his wife Maureen, thanking her for standing by him & early on the bread winner. All Of My Love, written as a tribute to their 5 year old son who passed away, a beautiful & poetic song. I love the slow blues song Tea For One, being away from & missing his wife, after their major car accident. Robert’s leg & elbow were crushed & broken, his wife had a skull fracture & broken pelvis, & almost died. Another beautiful one about time going so slow being away from her & their kids. Robert didn’t know if he’d walk again, & was in a wheelchair for about a year, & in one recording the Presence album. Thanks for your reaction, I could hear the music really good, but could barely hear you talking. Please do more Led Zeppelin.
The next song...The Rover! Fantastic song!The most amazing band there ever was!
One band Wishbone sites as an influence was the original Fleetwood Mac lineup of the late 60's.
Ted Turner on vocals!
Still my favourite Wishbone Ash song by a country mile.
Great track but the ooh oohs seem to come from Grip by The Stranglers.
Will go listen 😊👍
A transcendent piece. 🥹
Racism is unacceptable, while ageism is perfectly acceptable. Why? Either both should be unacceptable or both should be acceptable. Tell your friends to do their little dance in Hell now -- the time has arrived.
les meilleures vidéos "réactions" sont définitivement celles où le ressenti est exprimé à la fin. A force de toujours intervenir, vous brisez le fil de l'émotion.
I remember when that brought out since yesterday in 1984 loved the music from 19845
@@jasonjones8178 I was 20 and still all over the place with music , but their are some great tunes and bands on that era , keep checking in , I’m loading more up 😊👍😎
A song about reflecting back on a life choice Robert had to make before he was famous: life of a rock star or the domestic life and love of his life?
All of that I can’t see a reason to disagree 😊👍😎
I wouldn’t say the love of his life, more like a very young or first love. He dated his wife about 2 years before they married, & they Married on November 9,1968, he turned 20 on August 20,1968. I’d guess the song was when he was about 16 or 17, but someone he still thought about. He really loved his wife Maureen, they divorced in (1983), which could have also been a result of losing their 5 year old son. I & so many of us fans are happy he chose his music, he’s spent his life doing what he loves, not everyone does that.
Musically, it was a very complex and engaging sounds that compliment each other. The singing was perfect with the harmonizing adding to the sound. This is one of those times where the cover is fantastic.
I agree 😊👍😎
Physical Graffiti is my favorite Led Zeppelin album and I love them all. They were very well received here in the States and probably at their peak during this time. I just saw Robert Plant again for the fourth time, it was still an incredible live performance with Alison Krauss..
Plant & Krauss are playing in my state, in August I think. I'd love to go--I think it would bookend my live concert experiences nicely.
@@julief7090 a great show!
@julief7090 and that’s as good a bookend as I can think of , given your live music history 😊👍
My band used to perform this. Some slight changes, but I am very familiar with this song.
Wow I didn’t think anyone would ever know about strawberry switchblade apart from me lol, I had a bootleg cassette of them and played it none stop, yeah I had a bit of a thing for them 😂
@@junction6_m27VNC now you know 😂😊👍 tbh , I’ve always liked this song their are going to be more tracks lthst I will put up that maybe aren’t huge headline songs , but I kinda feel like it doesn’t matter if that makes sense 😎👍
I knew about them, infact the one with the dark hair i knew because we grew up less than a mile from each other. She was from Parkhead in Glasgow, i was from Tollcross in Glasgow...less than a mile away.
@garymcatear822 for sure the statement “ it’s a small world “ 😊👍
I used to hear this song on one of the two rock stations in Houston, Texas in the early/mid-‘80’s. They both had time slots on Sundays when they played classic stuff from the ‘60’s that they didn’t play the rest of the week. Great song!
I wonder how many of us got all the music we love from the radio only 😊👍?
@@alan-reacts65 I think I came in at the end of that (turned 18 in ‘84). A few songs and performers I picked up watching movies, in the mid ‘90’s I could still discover a lot from MTV (before “reality” show invasion), discovered a love for Leonard Cohen’s voice at a stripclub in Portland, Oregon in the late ‘90’s, and a love for Nick Drake from a 2000’s car commercial.
Donny Osmond-Dan Vasc, hard to tell the difference.
I don’t know why, but this song always makes me feel just as I do when listening to Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Boxer”.
Interesting 🧐 I’m going to go listen and think 💭 thank you I love this , it’s one of the reasons I make reactions so I can get my views compared to you guys 😊👍
Brilliant song, haunting and one of Gary's best both musically AND lyrically. This and Fadeout 1930, both awesome.
Pinned this 😎
I was 20 when this Thunderclap Newman hit the radio in the U.S. - it was a smash! (Wright Brothers first flight at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina -1903)
And I thought it was 1911 ☺️ thank you for sharing 😊👍
And the message of this song has still not sunk in!
She was born in Belgium.
This song was featured in a movie called The Strawberry Statement that came out about 1969 My sister had the soundtrack and that's where I first heard it.Later I heard it on the radio in the early seventies.
He was a Bob Calvert fan presumably...very 'Hawklords ' .
Ok so , I love not know 😊 share your knowledge! Hawklords” ?
@@alan-reacts65 Bob Calvert was in Hawkwind and had that vocal style (much copied). At one point during a band hiatus they recorded as The Hawklords...25 years, freefall etc. Stripped down, almost bleak. Numan has Calvert's vocal style.
I have a Tubeway Army double 7" in a gatefold sleeve. Disc 1 side A is, "That's Too Bad" side B, "Oh! Didn't I Say". Disc 2 side A, "Bombers" side B, "Blue Eyes" and "O.D. Receiver". Due to a mistake in printing, the track "O.D. Receiver" is missing. I think it's pretty rare. "Down in the Park" is on the B side of "I Die You Die" by Gary Numan. There is also a live version of "Bombers" on the B side of "Complex" by Gary Numan. I hope this helps. Thank you. ❤✌🤘
It helps , but I’m stuck on where does “ broadway” fit in the timeline ? That’s me saying help 😂
@@alan-reacts65 Sorry my mistake. "On Broadway" as far I'm aware is on the B side of "Remember I Was Vapour" from the "Telekon" album. I think he just covered it live mainly. ✌
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@@johnager6226 He covered it in 1979 during his first UK tour - featuring Billy Currie's synth solo which is legendary.
Thank you , I remember hearing it in 79 and was mind boggled 😂👍
I remember this song from back in the day, and always loved it whenever it came on the radio..
This is a great song full of passion and feeling. There was a line of thinking back then that when the song was released that it was related to the break up of Taste. For The Last time was included in his first album release after Taste. The Taste split was acrimonious and it took many many years for the wounds to heal and for Rory to regain control of the Taste music.
Alan - I hear your sentiment of wanting a libation and chat when you listen to Rory! In the States, even in NY hard to find someone who knows, so I just try to gently preach the gospel of Ruairi when I'm in an appropriate moment or setting🎸🇮🇪 Thank you for this clip & these insights!
Always loved this song and I know I've heard it throughout the years--the early 70's was big on protest music on certain radio stations.. I also thought this was a US band. I just finished watching Almost Famous, and it was part of the soundtrack, and I've seen that it was included in the movie Magic Christian. Now I have an idea for a playlist ... Thanks Alan!
Morning Julie 😊 “Almost Famous “ Cameron Crows finest 😊 and the 70s gave us so much music right ? I’m just making coffee it’s 4:30am and this the hours I get to relax read and enjoy making some content , oh and “ Ten Years After “ 👍
@@alan-reacts65 Ooh, Alvin Lee...IMO, in the same class as Rory...
I just dropped a comment about Free Jazz, but instead of sending, it just disappeared!
No I got it bud , just replied to it 😎
WES is the MAN! Hey Alan, what's your take on the more improvisational Free Jazz style of artists like ORNETTE COLEMAN & ARCHIE SHEPP? I love that screaming, blaring, spine-tingling skronk! Takes you places, then LEAVES you there without GPS! Great choice, keep up the GREAT work!
Jazz I admire but my knowledge is limited to the old school founders , over the next year , I will drive that road and share the journey 😊👍 sending you a zoom link tomorrow for next week buddy .. and we can talk some treason 😊👍
John Coltrane A Love Supreme 1965 the whole album is amazing…
Ron 😊👍 saved noted and I’m looking forward to exploring and sharing 👍👍
Great that you chose such a 'signature' song of theirs.Not many would react to this opus and yet as you found, there is so much in it. If you can imagine a 13 year old getting his hands on this (back when it was released) and sticking it on his crap, not quite stereo. Then, as 'TIme Was' ends so 'Sometime World' begins, a song which seemed to encapsulate my life then.........a sometime world passing me by again........featuring probably one of the best extended guitar solo's ever recorded...IMHO. Great reaction....OH and I still see Andy Powell's Wishbone Ash every year when they come to Hamburg......just to remind me.......
I can’t add to you’re eloquence 😊 so I’ve pinned for everyone to enjoy 👍
Yeah, you gotta love RORY! I just picked up the new DELUXE 6-CD Reissue of his first, eponymous album. Magnificent! The Deluxe Edition of his 2nd record comes out in the fall, and you can bet that's an artifact I MUST own! 🤩 Thanks for giving Mr. Gallagher his much-deserved airplay, Alan! Great one!
My friend I got a band from your Chanel the other day , sat with my friend I showed him your channel and he was sat quietly and said .. them ! I said why .. he said you okay that to let your neighbours know you have it 😂👍 I will let you know .. let’s zoom next week ?
@@alan-reacts65 Love to talk Tuesday or Wednesday night? I'm back on days, 7am-3pm Friday-Tuesday.
@@thannaske5371 what time is that my side of the water ?
@@alan-reacts65 3pm would be midnight, your time.9pm would be 6 am. How about Tuesday night, 11 pm my time, 8 am Wednesday morning for you..?
@thannaske5371 that works , will send the zoom 👍😊
Rory, SRV, Hendrix, Gary Moore, The three greatest players of guitar without a doubt.
Actually I’m embarrassed to admit I don’t have any Gary Moore on the channel 🥹 well that’s getting rememidied pretty quickly 😎😊👍
@@alan-reacts65 No need to be embarrassed Alan, there are so many great guitarists of the past and present. Gary Moore plays with so much soul and feeling it is mind-blowing. Loved the Rory video and your description of his playing. I find it crazy that he wasn't more well known?
@PresenceAwareness thank you , but I’m waking up at my normal 5am to get my coffee my notepad and it’s Gary Moore , and thank you for your kind words , it Helps me stay focused on just enjoying the music and sharing that 😊👍😎
Her music in this one is going African/maybe Middle East -her look is very central-eastern European, her voice and choice of intonation is very Western influence-she’s such a world gem!
Lemmy was in fact a very underrated text writer. You can see that in other songs too, like for example in God Was Never on Your Side, I Ain't no Nice Guy and Just Cos' You Got The Power. He isn't given the credit he deserves in that respect.
My guess is that within music he’s definitely more revered , but to tbf it’s not like Motörhead aren’t iconic 😊
@@alan-reacts65 They sure are.
Rory and Horslips were the greatest ever Irish musical exports.
Never heard of him until seeing a doc on Irish music that would pop up every year on St. Patrick’s Day from VH1 about 20 years ago; I think they quoted Bono as saying Rory was his favorite guitarist. Incredible guy!! I think people may be put off by the old keyboard sound but “A Million Miles Away” is my favorite of his songs. Love his cover of Tony Joe White’s “As the Crow Flies”.
musical legend
can you rate todays music to thid level? nope
I can’t argue against that point 👍😎