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Post by Will/P.P. on Feb 7, 2021 18:32:02 GMT -5
I'm busy watching Super Hype Bowl right now, but will dig in deep later. Picks are on the easy side
for now. Two choices are "Heads You Win ect." and "Surfin'".
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Post by mfp on Feb 7, 2021 21:49:57 GMT -5
"Little Girl..." & "Moon Dawg"
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Post by Mikie on Feb 8, 2021 0:34:40 GMT -5
I can't figure out why you guys don't like "Heads You Win Tails I Loose Bad News" (the last song recorded for the album).
I mean........check this out. It's a little over my head, but.........
According to lyricist Gary Usher, "Heads You Win–Tails I Lose" resulted from an effort to turn contemporary expressions into songs. The song is in AABA form. In the A sections, the typical doo-wop chord patterns are split in half, and then repeated: I-vi-I-vi-IV-V-IV-V. The B section is a more traditional pattern, much like other songs from Surfin' Safari.
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Post by Al Smith on Feb 8, 2021 2:09:06 GMT -5
I can't figure out why you guys don't like "Heads You Win Tails I Loose Bad News" (the last song recorded for the album). I mean........check this out. It's a little over my head, but......... According to lyricist Gary Usher, "Heads You Win–Tails I Lose" resulted from an effort to turn contemporary expressions into songs. The song is in AABA form. In the A sections, the typical doo-wop chord patterns are split in half, and then repeated: I-vi-I-vi-IV-V-IV-V. The B section is a more traditional pattern, much like other songs from Surfin' Safari. I like it. A lot. But there are other tracks on this album I like more, thus the vote. |
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Post by kds on Feb 8, 2021 8:12:18 GMT -5
I'll go Summertime Blues here since it's a very weak version of the song. Interestingly, this version was the first to follow Cochran's original and unlike Eddie's the lead vocal was sung by Carl and Dave (?) in harmony, Everly Brothers style. (I had a feeling the Everlys had recorded it, but not so, it seems.) Could it have been the Boys' version that inspired The Who? Just a jk thought... I'd be surprised if The Who took any inspiration from The Beach Boys' version. Blue Cheer might've been more likely to inspire The Who's version. |
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Post by kds on Feb 8, 2021 8:12:43 GMT -5
Chug a Lug
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Post by jk on Feb 8, 2021 8:38:59 GMT -5
I can't figure out why you guys don't like "Heads You Win Tails I Loose Bad News" (the last song recorded for the album). I mean........check this out. It's a little over my head, but......... According to lyricist Gary Usher, "Heads You Win–Tails I Lose" resulted from an effort to turn contemporary expressions into songs. The song is in AABA form. In the A sections, the typical doo-wop chord patterns are split in half, and then repeated: I-vi-I-vi-IV-V-IV-V. The B section is a more traditional pattern, much like other songs from Surfin' Safari. This could almost be the standard opening statement of every post in this thread.  |
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Post by jk on Feb 8, 2021 8:40:03 GMT -5
And #2? Alan is out for blood in this round.  |
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Post by Mikie on Feb 8, 2021 15:40:49 GMT -5
I like it. A lot. But there are other tracks on this album I like more, thus the vote. This could almost be the standard opening statement of every post in this thread. Yeah, kinda like "No shit, Sherlock!"  But Alan was being nice. |
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Post by Al Smith on Feb 8, 2021 15:40:54 GMT -5
I like it. A lot. But there are other tracks on this album I like more, thus the vote. This could almost be the standard opening statement of every post in this thread. And every gosh-darned BB album, song or gig review thread moving forward! (Within reason!) |
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Post by Al Smith on Feb 9, 2021 1:08:01 GMT -5
Heads I Win - Tails You Lose has flipped it's last coin (tails, I'm afraid) and is off to walk the Moon-Dawg off the premises.
Let's keep rolling with 2 at a time, now we've made a bit of a dent in the woodie.
I'm going Cuckoo and the Chug.
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Post by jk on Feb 9, 2021 6:08:55 GMT -5
Heads I Win - Tails You Lose has flipped it's last coin (tails, I'm afraid) and is off to walk the Moon-Dawg off the premises. Let's keep rolling with 2 at a time, now we've made a bit of a dent in the woodie. I'm going Cuckoo and the Chug. Glad to see "The Shift" is still safe! For me it's a previous choice, "Surfin'", and "County Fair", which spawned the far superior "I Do" and was eclipsed by "Amusement Parks USA" (he said guiltily  ). |
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Post by Fall Breaks on Feb 9, 2021 6:32:42 GMT -5
I'm going with CC and Surfin', since it's the sped up version.
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Post by kds on Feb 9, 2021 8:15:01 GMT -5
I like root beer now and then, but going with CAL.
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Post by Fall Breaks on Feb 9, 2021 9:56:22 GMT -5
Where did 409 go?
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Post by jk on Feb 9, 2021 16:06:55 GMT -5
I reckon Alan's borrowed it to go joy-riding, stopping at every pub along the way for light refreshments. |
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Post by Will/P.P. on Feb 10, 2021 13:37:33 GMT -5
As the best song on the album, it's hiding off to the side in the shadows waiting to be crowned. |
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Post by Will/P.P. on Feb 10, 2021 13:48:18 GMT -5
"Surfin'" for sure. And... I've had enough root beer. Time for "Chug-A-Lug" to step out.
Leaving my prime spot at A&W. Driving on down to my favorite local place for crinkle-cut
fries and a cherry shake.
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Post by Al Smith on Feb 10, 2021 16:08:02 GMT -5
I reckon Alan's borrowed it to go joy-riding, stopping at every pub along the way for light refreshments. LOL - Sorry all, my mistake while hurriedly tapping up the poll. But be assured, 409 remains fine and shining and will be back to giddy-up when The P is refreshed. Having said that - if any did want to vote off 409, let me know! |
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Post by Al Smith on Feb 10, 2021 16:09:57 GMT -5
"Surfin'" for sure. And... I've had enough root beer. Time for "Chug-A-Lug" to step out. Leaving my prime spot at A&W. Driving on down to my favorite local place for crinkle-cut
fries and a cherry shake.Drool - I'm eating healthily at the moment, but could easily fall off the wagon after hearing this from Will - burn calories after reading. |
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Post by Al Smith on Feb 11, 2021 1:03:52 GMT -5
Ok. There have been 27 votes from 14 voters. So someone forgot to vote two songs out.
I’ll give you 2 hours to sort it out.
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Post by jk on Feb 11, 2021 4:45:37 GMT -5
Ok. There have been 27 votes from 14 voters. So someone forgot to vote two songs out. I’ll give you 2 hours to sort it out.Let's hope they're not from the US of A then. Great stuff, Alan. Although the next couple of rounds are going to require some serious soul searchin'.  |
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Post by iancockburn on Feb 11, 2021 7:50:56 GMT -5
I don't want either Surfin' or Chug-a-Lug to go yet, I consider them both album highlights, making up my album top 3 along with the title track. I hope there's a last minute flurry of votes for Little Girl.
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Post by jk on Feb 11, 2021 9:13:18 GMT -5
I don't want either Surfin' or Chug-a-Lug to go yet, I consider them both album highlights, making up my album top 3 along with the title track. I hope there's a last minute flurry of votes for Little Girl....but not for "The Shift". |
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Post by pendlewitch on Feb 11, 2021 12:32:08 GMT -5
I don't want either Surfin' or Chug-a-Lug to go yet, I consider them both album highlights, making up my album top 3 along with the title track. I hope there's a last minute flurry of votes for Little Girl....but not for "The Shift". Grrr. I tried to give The Shift two votes but it wasn't possible. ;-)
Seems like Alan will wait until the transgressor clicks another button! He can wait for as long as it takes. (Either he's a teacher or he always wanted to be a teacher  ) |
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But Alan was being nice.
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