Blue Moon Playlist Review Club - Season 2 - Episode 32 - threespires - Could have been a Contender (pg 472)

threespires said:
As the Rock Evolution thread changed over a day earlier than normal I thought I'd wait a day. Not sure of the appetite for this thread alongside the others but here's a simple theme...

It's a Family Affair

The appearance of the Isley Brothers on the Rock Evolution thread made me think about how special (sometimes) music made by people with blood ties can be. Maybe it’s all in the mind but sometimes it seems that the harmonies are that much sweeter or the understanding runs a little bit deeper.

‘Rules’
  • Blood ties have to be involved, so no exclusively husband and wife duos at least not without a genetic link (eek)!
  • Obviously, there’s lots of sibling bands but bonus points for other combinations and the more family connections the better
  • One off collaborations are legit but lets try to avoid anything that’s blatantly nepo baby in nature, everyone should be appearing on merit.
Here's a 5 to get us going...


Sly and The Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)

A more obvious song choice would be Family Affair itself but as a slight departure from their normal songs, the line-up wasn’t the classic Family. So I’ve gone for Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) which had both siblings Rose and Freddie on board. It also shows that you really don’t have to be blood to be a key part of a 'family', Larry Graham, Greg Errico and the great Cynthia Robinson were all completely instrumental to their success.

In fact in the case of the Family Stone blood wasn’t thicker than water as after the band disintegrated (mostly but not exclusively through Sly’s behaviour) the only person to continue to work with him was Cynthia. Rubbish example, great band!


Richard and Teddy Thompson - Persuasion

Music written by Thompson Snr, lyrics added later by Tim Finn (himself one of two great musical siblings) who had the first major release of the song. As someone who likes Tim Finn, his ‘original’ version is a great song. However there is something beautifully delicate and tender about this slowed down father and son version. How fantastic to be able to make this kind of connection with your child.


The Allman Brothers -Whipping Post

I don’t think we’ve ever had Whipping Post on any of these playlists, seems a big omission so I'm correcting it here. Imagine losing your big brother and band leader simultaneously; I think Gregg Allman said in later life that there wasn't a day go by when he didn't think about Duane.


First Aid Kit - Emmylou

Though I sometimes think First Aid Kit are a bit too fey for their own good, there’s no denying the connection between the Soderberg sisters based on shared history and relationship. That said they also illustrate the challenges too, with them apparently being quite different personalities and one of them much more driven that the other but they seem tight enough to be able to navigate these differences. This song speaks to a shared love of music and each other growing up.


The Staples Singers - I'll Take You There

Roebuck ‘Pop’ Staples and his three (then four) daughters. Lead vocal Mavis is still performing and is just a brilliant force of nature. Though his wife Oceola never performed, Pop was adamant that as the cornerstone of the family she was 100% a Staples Singer just simply one that didn’t sing. There's been some pretty tyrannical patriarchs of family bands but I don't think Pops was one of them, he was however a less lauded but highly influential guitarist who created a sound many artists would build on. Ironically I don't think the solo on here is him. It was said that "Pops grooved like mad" - not sure many of us can say that about our old man.


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Track 4 is one of my faves.
 
I'm sure we all have a list of underrated bands and this one would be on my list for sure.
Borne out of the axis of bands from Sunderland including The Futureheads and Maximo Park the Brewis Brothers have been releasing quality albums since the 2000s and still largely ignored.
This is from last year's Limits Of Language

Field Music - Six Weeks,Nine Wells
 
Think I mentioned this one back at your brass theme spires, although audience participation was not fornalised back in them days.

Slow Sun - the maccabees

Still maintain that remains to this day, the most misunderstood nomination on the album thread.
 
threespires said:
You need the thread equivalent of a taser gun or summat.
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I know that you know, but I’ll just state for others why we have these rules as I’m sure some think I’m being awkward for the sake of it:

1. To keep the playlist lengths manageable.
2. Out of courtesy for the poor sap trying to maintain the playlist.

One a day each helps in both the above respects.
 
mancity2012_eamo said:
Sorry my bad.
Only dipping in and out.
I’ll stay out.
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Or just stick to the one a day. It was a fair point.

I did it too btw so I need to practice what I preach. I'll skip a day instead, others will be about tomorrow so it won't be boring and chat can still happen of course.
 
Coatigan said:
Or just stick to the one a day. It was a fair point.

I did it too btw so I need to practice what I preach. I'll skip a day instead, others will be about tomorrow so it won't be boring and chat can still happen of course.
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I’m not being sarcky or sulky. I genuinely only have been dipping into the music threads. Not really had as much time on my hands to sit down and listen anymore.
Allman Bros peaked my interest.

Probably should stay out of the political threads too.

I was thinking of dry January but might just try to cut back.
 
RobMCFC said:
The Basics
  • Each playlist runs for 2 weeks.
  • Each week, somebody will come up with a playlist – 5 songs based on a theme.
  • Over the first week, members may suggest tracks (maximum one per member per day, maximum three per week) to add to the playlist, based on the week’s theme.
  • If possible, the original nominator keeps the playlist up to date as the week progresses.
  • The second week is for listening and commenting.
  • Anybody can listen to the playlist and comment.
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Some of us haven't even gone yet, but that's sadly due to other (work) factors.

I'll give this some thinking and try not to go obvious out of the gate on one of my "3 picks" on my favourite Manchester band (no, not those dynamic pricing bickering ones), unless the spirit moves me or I run out of time by the 1 week turnover.

The minute I saw this theme today, I said to myself, I just KNOW who Rob has got lined up! Glad you didn't make me lose the bet with myself. Coatigan's The Maccabees shout out was nice too.

Nice theme, threespires, looking forward to some hidden gems here.
 
I knew when I found one, I'd know it.

Lead singer and guitarist Taylor and drummer Griffin Goldsmith are two of the founding members and brothers in the band Dawes. I've seen them perform live twice, and they're always full of energy, humorous, and just an enjoyable show.

Unfortunately, both brothers lost their Altadena houses, equipment, and music studio in the LA wildfires in the past week. Together they performed a very emotional stripped-down version of this song last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live to raise money for MusiCares to help support those affected by the LA fires. Taylor's wife, actress and singer Mandy Moore, and many others from the LA area have shared simply sad stories during this time of those in the communities there that will take years to rebuild.

Here's a link to the story of what the band and their families have endured just in the past week, and to their performance on YouTube. I don't see this specific version yet on Spotify, but the original album track from 2011's Nothing Is Wrong album will do just fine.

"Time Spent in Los Angeles" - Dawes

www.billboard.com

Dawes Perform Heartbreaking Tribute to Hometown on ‘Kimmel’ After Losing It All in Los Angeles Wildfires

Dawes performed a heartbreaking tribute to their hometown, 'Time Spent in Los Angeles,' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Monday (Jan 13) amid wildfires.
www.billboard.com www.billboard.com
 
Black&White&BlueMoon Town said:
I knew when I found one, I'd know it.

Lead singer and guitarist Taylor and drummer Griffin Goldsmith are two of the founding members and brothers in the band Dawes. I've seen them perform live twice, and they're always full of energy, humorous, and just an enjoyable show.

Unfortunately, both brothers lost their Altadena houses, equipment, and music studio in the LA wildfires in the past week. Together they performed a very emotional stripped-down version of this song last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live to raise money for MusiCares to help support those affected by the LA fires. Taylor's wife, actress and singer Mandy Moore, and many others from the LA area have shared simply sad stories during this time of those in the communities there that will take years to rebuild.

Here's a link to the story of what the band and their families have endured just in the past week, and to their performance on YouTube. I don't see this specific version yet on Spotify, but the original album track from 2011's Nothing Is Wrong album will do just fine.

"Time Spent in Los Angeles" - Dawes

www.billboard.com

Dawes Perform Heartbreaking Tribute to Hometown on ‘Kimmel’ After Losing It All in Los Angeles Wildfires

Dawes performed a heartbreaking tribute to their hometown, 'Time Spent in Los Angeles,' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Monday (Jan 13) amid wildfires.
www.billboard.com www.billboard.com
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Love that Dawes song.
 
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