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Post by jk on Dec 18, 2021 9:41:40 GMT -5
This example of a "fave spoken word moment" is, well, different, to say the least. It was legendary UK disc jockey John Peel (I was listening to his show while holidaying in the UK) who introduced me to Solex's 2001 album Low Kick and Hard Bop, a fabulous sonic cornucopia. Back home, I bought it and even engaged in a brief email exchange (about music) with Liesbeth Esselink, stage name Solex. On a webpage devoted to this album Ms Esselink describes it as "Old vinyl, crappy un-sellable CD's (again), television (Wheel Of Fortune!), the 'better looking' talk show hosts (they seem to sound better as well), noisy deaf people, films, bootlegs (again), radio, street-noises and animals. The noisy deaf people were my favourites. They do know what they're talking about, but don't have a clue what they sound like (opposite to most musicians)." You can hear one example of a noisy deaf person (a male relative of hers, if I remember correctly) talking in unison (using the term loosely) with Solex on the title track (first at 0:52): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solex_(musician) |
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Post by catchascatchcan on Dec 18, 2021 18:53:30 GMT -5
Donovan’s Atlantis is one of my favorites.
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Post by jk on Dec 19, 2021 5:21:51 GMT -5
Donovan’s Atlantis is one of my favorites. Oh yes! Thank you, cacc.  Regrettably it's blocked in my country so I'll add an alternative video for good measure: I don't know about you, but I'd rather listen to Donovan than Dylan!  |
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Post by catchascatchcan on Dec 21, 2021 1:22:50 GMT -5
I would rather read Dylan’s lyrics as poetry instead of listening. I enjoy listening to Donovan and his Scottish accent. |
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Post by jk on Dec 21, 2021 7:01:16 GMT -5
I would rather read Dylan’s lyrics as poetry instead of listening. I enjoy listening to Donovan and his Scottish accent. Exactly! And I prefer the many covers of Dylan's songs by others. Of course, as everywhere in life, there are exceptions. Donovan was initially stigmatized as the poor person's Dylan! Luckily, the sheer quality of his work soon made a mockery of that ridiculous accusation. Here's another great, if much briefer spoken passage from Mr Leitch, starting at 1:15: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barabajagal_(song) |
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Post by lizzielooziani on Dec 21, 2021 10:52:59 GMT -5
One other for you to try:
Time is on My Side, by Irma Thomas.
Her version came out - Mick Jagger and Co heard it and recorded their version- they’re the ones who had the hit.
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Post by jk on Dec 21, 2021 13:24:06 GMT -5
One other for you to try: Time is on My Side, by Irma Thomas. Her version came out - Mick Jagger and Co heard it and recorded their version- they’re the ones who had the hit. Hello Lizzie. Yes, lovely version. It knocks spots off the one by Mick Jagger and Co, in my opinion too. The Stones (basically Brian and Mick) did great work promoting other black American artists but occasionally they stole their thunder instead. Here's a great piece of good-natured banter between Carla Thomas (no relation) and Otis Redding: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramp_(Lowell_Fulson_song) |
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Post by lizzielooziani on Dec 21, 2021 18:45:59 GMT -5
Well how about one more from my home state. Swamp pop from Tony Joe White.
Had a top 10 hit in the US with his song Polk Salad Annie.
Elvis later recorded it - his version charted well in the UK.
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Post by jk on Dec 22, 2021 4:22:36 GMT -5
Well how about one more from my home state. Swamp pop from Tony Joe White. Had a top 10 hit in the US with his song Polk Salad Annie. Elvis later recorded it - his version charted well in the UK. "The gators got your granny!" Good call, E -- I have fonder memories of the TJW version. |
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Post by carllove on Dec 22, 2021 9:25:15 GMT -5
Here is another Moody Blues/Graeme Edge spoken word masterpiece
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Post by jk on Dec 22, 2021 13:45:27 GMT -5
Here is another Moody Blues/Graeme Edge spoken word masterpiece My knowledge of the Moodies' music is scrappy, to say the least. Basically "Go Now", "Nights In White Satin" (inevitably), "Isn't Life Strange?" (so true) and "I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)". The last two are great favourites of mine. That said, I have yet to be fully "won over". |
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Post by jk on Aug 24, 2022 15:58:12 GMT -5
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Post by jk on Sept 23, 2022 7:00:16 GMT -5
Here's one that can't have been mentioned yet. "Hole In My Shoe" (1967) was Traffic's biggest hit single, reaching #2 in the UK. The uncredited voice on the spoken-word passage is that of Francine Heimann, Island Records boss Chris Blackwell's stepdaughter: "I climbed on the back of a giant albatross Which flew through a crack in the clouds To a place where happiness reigned all year round And music played ever so loudly" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hole_in_My_Shoe |
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Post by jk on Mar 26, 2023 16:24:48 GMT -5
Neneh Cherry's 1988 worldwide mega hit "Buffalo Stance" includes a hilarious non-rapped spoken section which sees Ms Cherry briefly slapping on a thick London accent (here at 2:37): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Stance |
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Post by jk on Mar 29, 2023 15:28:36 GMT -5
Can't forget Frank Bonarrigo's spoken introduction, lewd laugh and all, to The Lafayettes' stomping "Nobody But You", which should have risen a lot higher than #87 in the US in 1962:
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Post by lonelysummer on Apr 4, 2023 21:11:32 GMT -5
You have to include Elvis.
When you find your sweetheart, in the arms of your best friend, brother, that's when your heartaches begin.
And you know when all your dreams, your dreams of a lifetime, must all come to an end,
that's, that's when your heartaches begin.
For you see love is a thing, that you never can share.
And you know when you bring a friend, ahh, into your love affair....
I wonder if, you are lonesome tonight....
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Post by jk on Aug 3, 2023 15:53:05 GMT -5
The ultimate spoken word moments in classic rock and roll have to be in "Chantilly Lace" by J.P. Richardson aka The Big Bopper (1930–1959). Very touching to see that girl in the audience at 2:30 saying to her friend, "I think he's cute!" Rest in peace, Bopper. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Bopper |
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Post by jk on Aug 5, 2023 14:38:51 GMT -5
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Post by boogieboarder on Aug 5, 2023 14:45:43 GMT -5
How about "You're under arrest!" in the previously unreleased version of "Heroes and Villains?"
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Post by jk on Aug 6, 2023 8:14:08 GMT -5
How about "You're under arrest!" in the previously unreleased version of "Heroes and Villains?" Yes indeed. And I know it's not to everyone's taste but Brian's spoken passage in "Lonely Sea" tugs at these particular heartstrings: |
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Post by jk on Dec 6, 2023 15:52:03 GMT -5
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Post by Awesoman on Dec 7, 2023 10:11:46 GMT -5
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Post by jk on Dec 7, 2023 12:57:29 GMT -5
I love spoken words lyrics -- they add a new dimension to the song, whether they just repeat lyrics sung earlier or go into a rant, such as in Tiny Tim's outrageous rendition of "Silent Night": www.amazon.nl/-/en/Tiny-Tim/dp/B0000003LCThat Chi-Lites' song is absolutely gorgeous from start to finish. As Rocker at Smiley pointed out, there's a definite Beach Boys feel to those backing vocals... |
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Post by jk on Dec 9, 2023 7:02:53 GMT -5
The remarkable title track of Robert Fripp's 1979 debut solo album Exposure has some great spoken moments courtesy of J.G. Bennett (on tape; Bennett died in 1974) and Fripp and Brian Eno. This is the sequence of entries: 1) Guitar tremolo (RF) 2) Spoken text (J.G. Bennett) 3) Drums (Jerry Marotta) 4) Guitar loops ("Frippertronics", GF) 5) Bass (Tony Levin) and "X-P-O-S-U-R-E" spelled out (RF and Eno) 6) Piano (unknown; Barry Andrews?) 7) Rhythm guitar (Sid McGinnis) 6) Screeched title (Terre Roche) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposure_(Robert_Fripp_album) |
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Post by jk on Jan 21, 2024 5:51:13 GMT -5
To celebrate Mary Weiss' life, you can do no better than this joyous 45, spoken word moments and all:
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