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I Love Music

Rock & Roll Never Forgets

By: QueenIzabella
Written on March 14th, 2012
We could all go on forever re our fave music & artists, but I'll try to keep it brief here!  Still have boxes of 45's.  Remember at age 16 buying Neil Young"s LP "After the Gold Rush".  Had gone thru phase of listening to "bubblegum" music -- anyone else recall that term for the genre?  Also loved the "folk music" of the time, like Joan Baez, Judy Collins, James Taylor.  Didn't listen to a lot of "soul"' tho liked some of it very much.  British of course, thought Rolling Stones were the "be all & end all" of rock!  Wow, could go on, but will restrain myself!  Eventually learned to enjoy classical, movie soundtracks, & country also, esp. Dwight Yoakam, Johnny Cash. 
By: QueenIzabella
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    youneeda
    youneeda

    I knew I'd like you the other day, when I kept seeing your song lyrics tease posts! Good taste! I'm (slightly) surprised you weren't into country earlier, seeing as you began life in N D . Since you mention bubble gum, I'm also surprised no one has mentioned the Monkees ! I had their four albums once! Back then , we didn't know those were really LA studio musicians performing! Phil Spector's "the Wrecking crew"! Turns out--THEY were on almost EVERY (west coast) record through the entire decade!! ALL the same (now Legendary) players!

    Nov 21, 2012
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      QueenIzabella
      QueenIzabella

      Thanks so much for checking out this story, & for your kind comments! I really didn't get into country til the '90's, & that came about because I had a boyfriend who drove truck, & I'd often go with him on his "runs," & the only radio stations he listened to in the truck were country! So that music finally did "catch on" with me, it was great fun to discover what was a whole new genre to me!

      Nov 21, 2012
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      youneeda
      youneeda

      You are welcome, and yes, it is fun to discover 'new'.That makes sense, how you discovered that. By the 90's, and now even more,IMO ,so much Country is basically just Rock. There's good in every genre. Have fun.

      Nov 21, 2012
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    nazzan
    nazzan

    Hey dig thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGuPc01Dn7c<br< a=""> />Now, that should cheer you up</br<>

    Sep 20, 2012
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    Angelly
    Angelly

    Kept all my albums&45's from 60's&70's. Whenever I'm feeling blue, I listen my records& am magically transported to another era.Recently, have seen many artists from that era. CS&N & Clapton were great, & will see Neil Young in November.Great music. Great memories!

    Sep 13, 2012
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      QueenIzabella
      QueenIzabella

      A person after my own heart! Blessed be.

      Sep 13, 2012
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    Ambivilent
    Ambivilent

    Nice Post! It's always a pleasure to know there are others out there that I can relate with! Neil Young! I grew up with, "After the Gold Rush" He made me feel that I was part of something......Something Special! Our era was a mini-rennassainse(sp) and it reflected the thoughts many people are awakening to today! Love the post and appreciate you respecting the memories...........Peace!..........Marc

    Apr 25, 2012
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      QueenIzabella

      That era really was something special, more so than I was able to realize & appreciate at the time! (Isn't that always the way? Ha.) Thanks so much for reading the post & for your uplifting comments!

      Apr 25, 2012
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      Ambivilent
      Ambivilent

      YOU are WELCOME! Nice to meet you!...let's talk sometime.....Marc

      Apr 25, 2012
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    hey123you
    hey123you

    Sweet I have never seen him in concert. I bet it was great.

    Mar 28, 2012
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      QueenIzabella

      I still have the big glossy program book I bought at the concert. I love to get myself a "souvenir" from the concerts I attend, even if it's just a small thing like a magnet or keychain.

      Mar 28, 2012
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      hey123you

      That is a good thing to do then you will always have memories.

      Apr 30, 2012
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    StarWanderer
    StarWanderer

    Bubble Gum!!! Oh yeah!!! The Cowsills ~ The Rain The Park And Other Things, Indian Lake John Fred And The Playboys ~ Judy In Disguise, 1910 Fruit Gum Company ~ Simon Says and May I Take A Giant Step. I was into "the dangerous stuff" too, Frijid Pink ~ House Of The Rising Sun, Fever Tree ~ San Francisco Girls



    I can go on too. For me the turning point was Led Zeppelin, that's when I begged my mom for a guitar at the tender age of 13. I liked early Seger, Ramblin' Gamblin' Man, Mainstreet and Katmandu.

    Mar 23, 2012
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      QueenIzabella
      QueenIzabella

      The very 1st 45 I owned was "Poor Baby" by the Cowsills. Also "1,2,3 Red Light" by 1910 Fruitgum Co. You are truly a person after my own heart!

      Mar 23, 2012
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    hey123you
    hey123you

    That is a great list. When I clicked on this story I thought it was going to be about Bob Segar because he has a sing with that title. RnR never forgets.

    Mar 16, 2012
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      QueenIzabella

      Bob Seger's definitely on the list! I have several of the LP's, and got to see him in concert once.

      Mar 16, 2012
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    4vrUnique
    4vrUnique

    You're like me, I like a variety of music from several genres. Yes, I do remember bubblegum pop. I didn't like it as much as I do today's pop music. I think because the current stuff has elements of techno which I really enjoy. I too have a few 45s & vinyl albums. I also have a turntable to listen to them (I don't always have it hooked up). My record player has lasted longer than my CD player, isn't that funny? Well at least I can go out & buy another. Next time I'm gonna get CDRW recorder as well.

    Mar 15, 2012
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