Members honeyiscool Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 It's sort of a well known fact around my close friends that I generally only listen to girl music, and playing music with girls means they're generally always delighted to jam out on Bangles or Pretenders or whatever. Somehow, though, I've always missed out on the Go-Go's other than "We Got the Beat," so I guess I'm 30 years late to the party, but their first album is pretty damn sweet from beginning to end. [video=youtube;5OULlWNCqDQ] Not to stereotype too much but this is why I think I like music made by women so much. I mean, try to deny or counter me all you want, but men and women are different, and the music they create often vibe very differently. (Band dynamics are different, too.) So I really dig how the Go-Go's never try to be any smarter musically than they need to be and focus on the important stuff, the groove and the melody. They do surprise you, sometimes, though. For instance, in that song, "Our Lips Are Sealed," the E major comes out of nowhere. Anyway, I like this band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 I always thought they put out some fun party tunes. The only reason I wasn't interested in playing it is that I haven't worked a lot with female vocalists, but I can see how these would be attractive songs if I did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joemonkey Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Have you checked out Beach House and Best Coast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted June 21, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Have you checked out Beach House and Best Coast? Beach House, no. Best Coast, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snappy Hat Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 I preferred the B 52s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted June 21, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 I preferred the B 52s. Well, they rule, too. But I wouldn't really consider them the same genre at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joemonkey Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Beach House, no. Best Coast, yes. Did you like Best Coast? The new Beach House is pretty cool too. [video=youtube;H0MOcMPB5RQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0MOcMPB5RQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Django Sentenza Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 That's some quality pop music, Walter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sammyreynolds01 Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Ah The Go-Go's. They were a party band and their tunes reflected that. But like alot of those acts including The Bangles, they ended up hating each other and didn't last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted June 21, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 I don't know, The Bangles were around for a while and I thought it wasn't until they got famous and studio execs tried to cash in on Susanna Hoffs that Bangles started really having problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The REAL Rocker Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 They were a decent band, but they really struggled sometimes live. I worked a show of theirs last year, and they actually had improved their live act......................The REAL Rocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wayne2 Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 I picked up a Belinda Carlisle record at Goodwill for $1. Frikkin sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Ah The Go-Go's. They were a party band and their tunes reflected that. But like alot of those acts including The Bangles, they ended up hating each other and didn't last long. And then ended up patching it all up when the 1980's revival hit. I've always enjoyed female singers and bands. Just a couple of faves: [video=youtube;ohiRxoakhog] [video=youtube;0P-8P5fevuY] [video=youtube;3fhur6g8_BM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fhur6g8_BM Okay, Neko gets two songs . . . [video=youtube;zXl870NoF4E] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Otters and Seals. Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members matt986 Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 I always loved Jane Wiedlin. Interesting interview: [video=youtube;I4lbRNcNkO4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=I4lbRNcNkO4&NR=1 [video=youtube;itmaSr05WDk] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 I like some of their newer stuff like this one[video=youtube;cQIMyDkxdSc] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 I prefer the Bangles.... Oh and here is a picture of our yellow lab whose name is "Honey"...:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Oh and here is a picture of our yellow lab whose name is "Honey"...:poke: Is she cool???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thecornman Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 They were a decent band, but they really struggled sometimes live. I worked a show of theirs last year, and they actually had improved their live act......................The REAL Rocker. Sometimes things don't go over as well live when studio musicans play the stuff on the actual recording! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BATCAT Posted June 21, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 21, 2012 They were a decent band, but they really struggled sometimes live. I worked a show of theirs last year, and they actually had improved their live act......................The REAL Rocker. I saw them maybe ten years ago and they were terrific live- great energy, really tight playing, and lots of witty stage banter. Pretty memorable show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted June 21, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Sometimes things don't go over as well live when studio musicans play the stuff on the actual recording!I'm pretty sure the Go-Gos didn't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vikingrat Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Our kids are seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Undertaker4 Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 RIl4aky3ZE4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Crystal ball into honeyiscool's next guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Is she cool???? absolutely cool and a sweetheart! She is a hell of a frisbie dog too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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