I liked Dan Fogelberg's first two or three albums and then he kept going more and more toward soft rock and easy listening. But one of his later albums, "Netherlands" is quite good. I bought Fogelberg's and Weisberg's "Twin Sons ..." album back in the day and got bored with it fast. There is nothing "experimental" about it. I think elevator music is a good description. I was in college at the time and I still remember a review in the college newspaper concluding that it is a good choice for people who still sleep with their teddy bear. Getting rid of it was a good choice.
Some years ago a divorce/financial meltdown forced me to sell-off much of my vinyl at a collectors' fare. The ones I kept were all gatefold sleeves. Now I only buy gatefolds, as I need some kind of restriction to keep me from buying too many. (I still have limited funds and space.) Most of my listening is on CD, but I enjoy vinyl occasionally as a special treat for myself.
Happy new years and welcome back hope you had a fantastic holidays and it's fun to see you go through your collection and seeing what you're going to show for all of us and I really dig sparks 80s albums it's fun and humorous pop music done so well
Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying the collection videos. I totally agree-Sparks’ 80s albums are such a fun mix of humor and great pop music! "I Wish I Looked a Little Better" is such a great track. Have a great week! 😊
Ha! Have to Watch the movie and watch that scene. I have 2 of those Blitz comps, hopefully the other is in better shape. Hey, if you are available, let's schedule a livestream.
When you mentioned "The Power of Gold" it rang a bell in my head and so I listened to it and sure enough I remember hearing it a lot back in 1978. It's on Dan's official channel. Great to hear that again.
You made solid calls with these LPs, Stephanie. I'm doing the same on my end as well. That Alex Chilton is pretty rare on Big Time, so definitely hang onto that, as well as any Sparks. Elvis: every home needs The King. Enjoying your channel, and looking forward to what you bring to the table in 2025. Happy New Year! 😎🎉🎶
Hi Ed, great to hear you agree. I’ve been enjoying your channel too and getting to check out all the great soul records you showed on your last video. "Every home needs The King" really made me laugh! Have fantastic week.
That Carpenters album has that cool long version of "(They Long To Be) Close To You" all other greatest hits albums have the shortened single version. Johnny Mathis is great, my favorite by him is "It's Not For Me To Say" it always hits the spot with me. Hope you're well. Have lovely day.
"We've Only Just Begun" was my Grade 8 graduation song in 1985. The girls picked it out. I was more into Quiet Riot. LOL There's a TH-cam channel called Professor of Rock who talks about music history and interviews musicians and he recently interviewed the Motels. Mathew Modine has been on Stranger Things since the beginning.
Definitely a huge contrast in music tastes there, ha! Thanks for sharing your story. I’ve seen the Professor of Rock, but I never knew about Matthew Modine and Stranger Things. For some reason, I’ve never watched the show. Did you like it?
It always feels good to cull! As a Memphian, I'm ashamed to say I don't know one song from Alex Chilton/Big Star. I just know lots of power pop type bands were really influenced by them.
I will gladly take the Crystal Gayle record. Thank you. I will be showing the Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii the second Monday in January from Laurie's collection. The standout song for me is Aloha Oe. I enjoyed your video.
Hi Stephanie ! You would know the song The Letter by The Boxtops should it come on the radio. The cool thing about The Replacements song Alex Chilton is it's on an album Produced by .. Alex Chilton ! The lyric Children by the millions sing Alex Chilton is about the band Big Star who Alex led & deserved much success but didn't have it in the 70's. That Depeche Mode 12" is worth a nice sum. I need to delve more into Sparks. Happy 2025 !
Oh yeah! I just listened to "The Letter"-I’ve definitely heard it before. I always thought the intro was memorable. I had no idea Alex Chilton produced that Replacements song-it’s probably one of my top favorite Replacements tracks. Thanks for sharing all this great info! Sparks can be a bit silly, but their music is so good. I still can’t believe the bargain I got on that Depeche Mode record. It must have been before vinyl collecting became trendy. I shamelessly brag about my 99-cent records-lol! Thanks for all the great info David.
I liked Dan Fogelberg's first two or three albums and then he kept going more and more toward soft rock and easy listening. But one of his later albums, "Netherlands" is quite good. I bought Fogelberg's and Weisberg's "Twin Sons ..." album back in the day and got bored with it fast. There is nothing "experimental" about it. I think elevator music is a good description. I was in college at the time and I still remember a review in the college newspaper concluding that it is a good choice for people who still sleep with their teddy bear. Getting rid of it was a good choice.
Some years ago a divorce/financial meltdown forced me to sell-off much of my vinyl at a collectors' fare. The ones I kept were all gatefold sleeves. Now I only buy gatefolds, as I need some kind of restriction to keep me from buying too many. (I still have limited funds and space.) Most of my listening is on CD, but I enjoy vinyl occasionally as a special treat for myself.
Great video I also have that dan fogelberg album and still not sure if I like it
I wasn't sure either, so I decided to part with it.
So relieved you kept the Sparks, such a wonderful release! Really enjoy your wide ranging taste in tunes and your videos of course, take care!
Hi Rob. Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it-Sparks is definitely a gem. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care! 😊
Happy new years and welcome back hope you had a fantastic holidays and it's fun to see you go through your collection and seeing what you're going to show for all of us and I really dig sparks 80s albums it's fun and humorous pop music done so well
Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying the collection videos. I totally agree-Sparks’ 80s albums are such a fun mix of humor and great pop music! "I Wish I Looked a Little Better" is such a great track. Have a great week! 😊
minute you held up Married to the Mob “Hey Mambo” instantly popped in my head. Great movie. that RCA new wave comp is pretty cool.
Ha! Have to Watch the movie and watch that scene. I have 2 of those Blitz comps, hopefully the other is in better shape. Hey, if you are available, let's schedule a livestream.
@ i sent ya an email about doing a livestream. maybe it went to spam/junk folder
@@STEVEHEROLD Yep, it was in my spam folder. I'll reply. Thanks!
When you mentioned "The Power of Gold" it rang a bell in my head and so I listened to it and sure enough I remember hearing it a lot back in 1978. It's on Dan's official channel. Great to hear that again.
Thanks for the comment. I checked out his channel and watched the video-nice song. It's definitely a unique album.
You made solid calls with these LPs, Stephanie. I'm doing the same on my end as well. That Alex Chilton is pretty rare on Big Time, so definitely hang onto that, as well as any Sparks. Elvis: every home needs The King. Enjoying your channel, and looking forward to what you bring to the table in 2025. Happy New Year! 😎🎉🎶
Hi Ed, great to hear you agree. I’ve been enjoying your channel too and getting to check out all the great soul records you showed on your last video. "Every home needs The King" really made me laugh! Have fantastic week.
@djstephwest Thank you, Stephanie! Have a good week as well. Always a bit tough after the holidays...
Hope you are okay out there.
Hi Chris. Yes, doing ok, thanks. Fortunately, I'm a couple hundred miles away from the fires.
Happy New Year Steph. Hope its a good one for you
I should be doing the same, as I have a ton that I could get rid of
Great video🙂🙂
Looking forward to hearing about what you decide to part with-if you make some videos about it, they would be great to watch!
@djstephwest thank you, sweet of you. Appreciate that and have a Wonderful day
Happy new year another good collection
Happy new year John!
That Carpenters album has that cool long version of "(They Long To Be) Close To You" all other greatest hits albums have the shortened single version. Johnny Mathis is great, my favorite by him is "It's Not For Me To Say" it always hits the spot with me. Hope you're well. Have lovely day.
Hi there. That's a cool fact about the Carpenters song. Gotta check out Johnny Mathis "It's Not For Me To Say".
happy new year stephanie ! i think that the records you want to get rid of are very interesting ! thank you very much ! take care !
Hi there! Someone will enjoy the ones I'm getting rid of. Thanks for checking out my videos and commenting, really appreciate it! Have a great week! 😄
@@djstephwest thank you steph, you too 😊 how do you rate my english because i'm french by the way ?😅
@@sofiane6042 Your English is great!
Thank you ! 😊
Depeche mode great band
"We've Only Just Begun" was my Grade 8 graduation song in 1985. The girls picked it out. I was more into Quiet Riot. LOL
There's a TH-cam channel called Professor of Rock who talks about music history and interviews musicians and he recently interviewed the Motels.
Mathew Modine has been on Stranger Things since the beginning.
Definitely a huge contrast in music tastes there, ha! Thanks for sharing your story. I’ve seen the Professor of Rock, but I never knew about Matthew Modine and Stranger Things. For some reason, I’ve never watched the show. Did you like it?
I bought SPARKS 1974 album CD) Kimono in my house 2002 in Budapest. FIRST CLASS. Price: 2200 ft.
Thanks for your videos and replys through 2024. Soundtracks could be fun and try Feelies play Velvet Underground full album....
Hello, great recommendation! I’ll check out the Feelies playing Velvet Underground. Thank you!
Anything Alex Chilton or the Sparks is a keeper in my book.
Big Star influenced a lot of bands as well.
Glad you agree! Thanks for mentioning Big Star-I’ll give them a listen.
Happy new year
HI there. Happy New Year to you too!
It always feels good to cull! As a Memphian, I'm ashamed to say I don't know one song from Alex Chilton/Big Star. I just know lots of power pop type bands were really influenced by them.
I hadn't heard of Big Star either, but I plan on checking them out. Pretty neat to hear you are from Memphis. Have an awesome week. 😀
I will gladly take the Crystal Gayle record. Thank you.
I will be showing the Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii the second Monday in January from Laurie's collection. The standout song for me is Aloha Oe. I enjoyed your video.
I will take another listen to Aloha Oe.
Hi Stephanie ! You would know the song The Letter by The Boxtops should it come on the radio. The cool thing about The Replacements song Alex Chilton is it's on an album Produced by .. Alex Chilton ! The lyric Children by the millions sing Alex Chilton is about the band Big Star who Alex led & deserved much success but didn't have it in the 70's. That Depeche Mode 12" is worth a nice sum. I need to delve more into Sparks. Happy 2025 !
Oh yeah! I just listened to "The Letter"-I’ve definitely heard it before. I always thought the intro was memorable. I had no idea Alex Chilton produced that Replacements song-it’s probably one of my top favorite Replacements tracks. Thanks for sharing all this great info! Sparks can be a bit silly, but their music is so good. I still can’t believe the bargain I got on that Depeche Mode record. It must have been before vinyl collecting became trendy. I shamelessly brag about my 99-cent records-lol! Thanks for all the great info David.
have to admit... the elvis and carpenters are two records I've had to cull recently myself.
Getting rid of the classics can be a challenge!
we can't make up your mind for you. Only you can do that.
Hey beautiful
Elvis soundtracks suffer from way too many subpar filler tracks IMO.