Rusty Messages: 1246 Registered: May 2018 Location: Kansas City Missouri
Illuminati (3rd Degree)
Yeah. Commercial radio has a knack of running a song into the ground with constant air-play. I remember that song all too well. Another musician croaks. They're droppin like fly's it seems. Had no idea he was that old. Which for a musician is pretty good longevity.
johnnycamp5 Messages: 356 Registered: June 2015 Location: NJ
Grand Master
Bummer.
Yeah - it was always "on the radio" thats for sure.
I was just a kid, but we lived with a stereo on pretty much 24/7 back then.
I too have begun to spend every minute possible with my friends and family after noticing all these "familiar faces" passing these recent years. Keeps you aware your time is dwindling...so dont miss it...
Just went on a cruise with the Fam back in July, which id never have done years ago
gofar99 Messages: 1967 Registered: May 2010 Location: Southern Arizona
Illuminati (5th Degree)
Hi, There were a number of such songs. Some are still in the lineups for streaming and background music. I don't know if any one in particular sticks in my mind often. I have a considerable library of "oldies" and play them fairly often. Much of the music from the last decade doesn't suit me well. The comment about folks we know passing on is really relevant. If you believe the statistics at least 65% of my peers are looking at daises from a different end than I do. I too am doing traveling and such. Not exactly a bucket list thing...just for pleasure to where ever it strikes me. We were hampered by the pandemic, but not holding back now. BTW for a really laid back getaway try Gold Beach Oregon. Small town, no chain stores, restaurants or anything else. A bit on the cool side this time of year but well worth a visit. Spend a few days unwinding.
Strum Drum Messages: 229 Registered: November 2017
Master
Not only was Gary a talented vocalist, but he was an amazing instrumentalist as well, and doesn't get enough credit for that. I think Dream Weaver was his biggest hit, but I also really liked the songs Love is Alive and Touch and Gone.
Wayne Parham Messages: 18832 Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)
I have the Dreamweaver album on vinyl. It really is the right way to play the songs, "Dreamweaver" and "Love is Alive." It just feels right.
You mentioned "dreamy" songs and, I agree, "Dreamweaver" was sort of surreal. Same thing with Manfred Mann's "Blinded by the Light." That's another album that must be played on vinyl - "The Roaring Silence." The song right after "Blinded by the Light" is dreamy too.
Dreamweaver actually introduced me to that kind of music. I didn't discover Pink Floyd until The Wall came out, but I credit that song with opening my ears more, so it was easier to find Floyd-type music.
Then, when I discovered Dark Side of the Moon, it was "Game over We have a new winner."
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