Comments for Meet Me In Montauk http://meetinmontauk.com Musings on movies, television, music and more Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:38:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Song of the Day #1,420: ‘His Friends are More than Fond of Robin’ – Carly Simon by Dana http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/06/01/song-of-the-day-1420-his-friends-are-more-than-fond-of-robin-carly-simon/#comment-9420 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:38:25 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17325#comment-9420 As I did not similarly grow up with this as a family album, I did not have the same type of indoctrination. However, I did, of course, know the hits (which I recall liking forever) and, after joining up with Amy, I came to know and appreciation the rest of the album, at least to some extent.

This album probably wouldn’t make my top 20 list from the 70′s, but I certainly understand why it makes yours.

]]> Comment on Song of the Day #1,420: ‘His Friends are More than Fond of Robin’ – Carly Simon by pegclifton http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/06/01/song-of-the-day-1420-his-friends-are-more-than-fond-of-robin-carly-simon/#comment-9419 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:08:01 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17325#comment-9419 While I’m not sure exactly when we bought the album, I’m sure it was soon after the release date :) So glad you still appreciate the music you heard when you were growing up. This is one of my all time favorites as well.

]]> Comment on Song of the Day #1,419: ‘Don’t Do Me Like That’ – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Amy http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/05/31/song-of-the-day-1423-dont-do-me-like-that-tom-petty-the-heartbreakers/#comment-9417 Thu, 31 May 2012 21:40:16 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17335#comment-9417 This album sort of epitomizes to me what is best about the 70′s, though I’m not even exactly sure why that is. Still, I imagine it would sit high on a decade best list for that vague reason :)

]]> Comment on Song of the Day #1,419: ‘Don’t Do Me Like That’ – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Dana http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/05/31/song-of-the-day-1423-dont-do-me-like-that-tom-petty-the-heartbreakers/#comment-9415 Thu, 31 May 2012 12:38:12 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17335#comment-9415 This album is indeed chock full of hits and really good songs. As much as I like this album, though, Petty really took it to another level with Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers.

]]> Comment on Song of the Day #1,418: ‘Mama Told Me Not to Come’ – Randy Newman by pegclifton http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/05/30/song-of-the-day-1418-mama-told-me-not-to-come-randy-newman/#comment-9412 Wed, 30 May 2012 19:39:20 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17310#comment-9412 Great song! I can imagine doing the two-step in some honky tonk bar to it; if I could do the two-step that is.

]]> Comment on Song of the Day #1,418: ‘Mama Told Me Not to Come’ – Randy Newman by Dana http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/05/30/song-of-the-day-1418-mama-told-me-not-to-come-randy-newman/#comment-9410 Wed, 30 May 2012 12:02:26 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17310#comment-9410 A great selection for your 70′s list.

I knew this song by Three Dog Night before I ever heard it by Newman. When I then heard Newman’s original, I was struck by not only how wonderful it is, but also how amazing it is to hear a song like this interpreted by other artists who then essentially take ownership of the work.

Another example that comes to mind is Newman’s “You Can Leave Your Hat On,” which I first heard by Joe Cocker before ever hearing the original by Newman. I have to say that, in most every instance, I prefer the songwriter’s version over the cover, but Joe Cocker’s take on songs tends to be one of the rare exceptions.

]]> Comment on Song of the Day #1,414: ‘Just Another Mystery (Home Demo)’ – Elvis Costello by andrea katz http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/05/26/song-of-the-day-1414-just-another-mystery-home-demo-elvis-costello/#comment-9408 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:47:41 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17290#comment-9408 I have not heard the song but I love the thought of Bela Bartok’s body being returned home as the inspiration. As to the music, it sounds like it doesn’t hold up, but as for poetry it certainly sounds right.

]]> Comment on Song of the Day #1,417: ‘The Load Out/Stay’ – Jackson Browne by Dana http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/05/29/song-of-the-day-1417-the-load-outstay-jackson-browne/#comment-9407 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:21:34 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17306#comment-9407 Aw, for all of my teasing about the lack of Browne on the blog, you came through with a very nice entry here. This is, indeed, a special album and a great closing song.

]]> Comment on Song of the Day #1,413: ‘Time’ – Pink Floyd by Dana http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/05/25/song-of-the-day-1413-time-pink-floyd/#comment-9406 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:19:09 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17287#comment-9406 I think teenage boys obsess (and have obsessed) over a number of rock bands that most girls don’t get. When I was growing up, that list included Kiss, Van Halen, AC/DC, The Who, Led Zeppelin–etc. I think that part of the lack of interest is the harder or at least less commercial sound of these bands as well as the subject matter of the lyrics. Not a lot of love songs in the catalogs of these bands, as compared to the Journeys, REO Speedwagons of the world.

]]> Comment on Song of the Day #1,416: ‘Cecilia’ – Simon & Garfunkel by pegclifton http://meetinmontauk.com/2012/05/28/song-of-the-day-1416-cecilia-simon-garfunkel/#comment-9403 Mon, 28 May 2012 15:28:34 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=17300#comment-9403 I too would have expected this to be higher because it is such an amazing album. I never tire of listening to these songs, and I believe Art was needed to complete the sound.

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