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In reply to the discussion: What was the first group you really were into? Do you still like them? [View all]OLDMDDEM
(1,807 posts)156. You're welcome.
No, I never saw them in concert. I was in high school and was in awe of their work. A group one never forgets.
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What was the first group you really were into? Do you still like them? [View all]
debm55
Nov 2023
OP
I spent a couple years in HS playing nothing but Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.
bullimiami
Nov 2023
#105
CSNY - "Four Way Street" and Led Zep III. Really like them since and ongoing
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2023
#13
Very good selections and groups. Thank you. PS I have both of the albums or did.
debm55
Nov 2023
#14
Ty. Who knew that would be THE night - until that night! That's why I still tell it (in Dem circles, that is 😉 )
electric_blue68
Nov 2023
#100
Me too. And all the branches-- Flying Burrito Brothers, Gene Clark, CSN, etc.
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#180
I remember that song and singing it with friends, Thank you for bringing back memories for me
debm55
Nov 2023
#48
That was my time too. Saw them on Ed Sullivan's show on a Sunday night. Still love them.
debm55
Nov 2023
#36
Good for him. Still like and listen to CCR. I always thought they were from the deep South, It shocked me when I found
debm55
Nov 2023
#38
You are right--all Vietnam movies had at least "Run Through the Jungle" Was there a reason for CCR losing their rights
debm55
Nov 2023
#62
Very interesting post---most of it I didn;t know. Thank you for posting the information. I gave you a rec.
debm55
Nov 2023
#64
My husband still has the album with Dorothy's ruby shoes. He still plays their music when driving.
debm55
Nov 2023
#52
Idk, I think a bunch of their songs from Revolver through The White Album are excellent...
electric_blue68
Nov 2023
#95
Ha, ha, ha, ah, those days. A friend's dad got us tixs! We were able to see them at Shea Stadium '65 & '66....
electric_blue68
Nov 2023
#96
Just about all of the Motown groups (Temps, Supremes, 4 Tops), Rolling Stones, Beatles, Earth Wind and Fire.
brush
Nov 2023
#67
Loved the Motown sound. My first 45 was by Stevie Wonder, Motown was great music.
debm55
Nov 2023
#70
Motown groups - Also the Ronettes, the Crystals, Marvin Gaye and, of course, ARETHA
people
Nov 2023
#79
I still like both, Nights in White Satin was my favorite--so romantic. Like the Dogs too. Great dancing music. TY
debm55
Nov 2023
#73
Thank you FM123, even though they have passed , their music still touches your soul. What a great accomplishment.
debm55
Nov 2023
#74
I was in third grade. It was not long after Kennedy was killed. We watched Ed Sullivan's show on a Sunday night. I
debm55
Nov 2023
#86
Yes, the band behind should've gotten a mention. The Stones and Elvis are two the biggest in the history of rock.
brush
Nov 2023
#111
Agreed. I like the Beatles too, but the Stones bad boy image is to my liking as well.
brush
Nov 2023
#165
Not a group, but I did love Marvin Gaye. I was in agony when he was shot and killed by his own father. I just couldn't
CTyankee
Nov 2023
#97
I remember, then the story switch and had Marvin attacking his dad and his dad shooting him in self defense. I didn't
debm55
Nov 2023
#121
I had a lot of luck, and usually an incredible amount of joy, and fun w my concert going....
electric_blue68
Nov 2023
#181
Yes, we had smaller venues here too. I was able to experience different groups and music.
debm55
Nov 2023
#126
Seen shows from tiny clubs, medium size clubs, to theaters, to arenas, and almost the biggest stadiums...
electric_blue68
Nov 2023
#186
Agree, It became a whole different kind of Doobies with Michael McDonald as lead singer it was more centered on him.
debm55
Nov 2023
#118
I just count myself lucky that, most of the time, I got through it without breaking. (n/t)
OldBaldy1701E
Nov 2023
#189
Great choices, I saw Yes, Bowie and Mott the Hoople in concert.Ye times and tastes change. TY
debm55
Nov 2023
#125
Aren't they from Pittsburgh. Because I think I saw them at a small venue here in town. Thank you.
debm55
Nov 2023
#147
I liked their music, but didn't like the show. Only watched when visiting my cousins.
debm55
Nov 2023
#163
I liked the fact that they changed with the times, instead of remaining stagnant
debm55
Dec 2023
#204