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Post by Chris on Jun 13, 2002 11:18:14 GMT -5
OK, this thread is to discuss Cats under-rated or less known songs. Such as 'Life', 'Father', 'How Many Time'. These are songs which are underscored because of the more popular songs on a CD or LP.
What is your favorite underated songs and why?
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Post by 70sCat on Jun 13, 2002 12:05:49 GMT -5
 Ok...here's my pick, "Blue Monday", "100 I dream", and "I want to live in a wigwam"... ;D peace and love, Susan
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Post by Aisha on Jun 13, 2002 12:14:42 GMT -5
"How Many Times" "Image Of Hell" "Daytime" "Land Of Free Love And Goodbye" "Music" There are more folks, just give me some time to think.  Love, A |
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Post by Vivian on Jun 13, 2002 14:35:15 GMT -5
There are a whole bunch! The Laughing Apple Moonstone Sweet Scarlet Home Sun C/79 Bad Brakes Crazy Sweet Jamaica View from the Top Where are you? Smash your Heart J Zero Drywood Last Love Song Two Fine People Well, you all know I can go on forever!!  Peace,Vivian |
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Post by Jancat on Jun 13, 2002 18:12:13 GMT -5
When it comes to under-rated Cat songs, I strongly feel that Cat's instrumentals fall into that category. They were distinctive melodies with finely crafted arrangements. And the instrumentals certainly encompassed a wide variety of musical styles.
I listen to these tunes now and am awestruck by their expressiveness and beauty. And even in some of his lyrical songs, you can hear those incredible instrumental bridges and passages (i.e., "Ruins"). The man certainly had a talent for writing music in its purest form.
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Post by ocaritas on Jun 13, 2002 21:34:05 GMT -5
- Pop Star (LOVE it)
- 100 I Dream (did you see that comment about it on the new Foreigner article???) -- boo hoo!
- Crab Dance
- Ready (just for the pure sound of it)
- O Caritas
I could go on ........
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Post by Chris on Jun 13, 2002 21:37:55 GMT -5
I agree Jan, I have always loved Cats instrumentals. I am especailly struck at the beauty of both 'The Artist' and 'Kypros' neither of which receives the acknowledgement they really should.
Another thing that amazes me is the amount of instruments Cat played and all of them quite successfully. He was one talented musician. I can not get myself to learn to play one lone guitar, and here he was with this multitudes of instruments, guitars, keybords, organs, polymoogs, penny whistles, and the list goes on. It just totally amazes me everytime I read the credits.
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Post by Chris on Jun 13, 2002 21:43:46 GMT -5
- - 100 I Dream (did you see that comment about it on the new Foreigner article???) -- boo hoo! I noticed that as well Sue, I thought, Naw..... he can't be talking about 100 I dream!!! I've always loved this song...  |
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Post by ocaritas on Jun 13, 2002 21:46:10 GMT -5
How could I forget these:
* Jzero * and * Home *
drool drool drool drool drool drool
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Post by 70sCat on Jun 14, 2002 9:39:21 GMT -5
No way! He can't be talking about '100 I Dream'...that's one of my very favorite songs. As a matter of fact, 'Foreigner' is probably our (Jeff and me) favorite cd of all. We play it quite a bit. There is so much diversity throughout the entire cd that it's very enjoyable.
Oh, did you see the mention of them recording the bass section in Muscle Shoals? That's my home town ;D There is a little recording studio (well, it was little in the 70's, but not now) in Muscle Shoals, AL. In the 70's it was something of an all-but-run-down brick building that resembled a converted gas station or something. Surprisingly many, many famous folk recorded there. Odd huh? ;D
peace and love,
Sakinah Susan
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Post by Aisha on Jun 14, 2002 10:49:22 GMT -5
I agree Jan, I have always loved Cats instrumentals. I am especailly struck at the beauty of both 'The Artist' and 'Kypros' neither of which receives the acknowledgement they really should. Another thing that amazes me is the amount of instruments Cat played and all of them quite successfully. He was one talented musician. I can not get myself to learn to play one lone guitar, and here he was with this multitudes of instruments, guitars, keybords, organs, polymoogs, penny whistles, and the list goes on. It just totally amazes me everytime I read the credits. I totally agree Christine... Cat has always amazed me with the multitude of instruments he is skilled in playing. Now I love "The Artist". It is my favorite Cat instrumental. I don't know, as I listen to it I can see an artist painting a masterpiece at his canvas (Yes, Vivian, the artist looks like Cat.) It is so beautiful. Love, A'isha |
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Post by Vivian on Jun 14, 2002 14:05:25 GMT -5
A'isha,
I just bet The Artist is PRETTY HOT, Huh! And speaking about instrumentals, what about WHISTLESTAR!!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Chris on Jun 14, 2002 14:44:34 GMT -5
No way! He can't be talking about '100 I Dream'...that's one of my very favorite songs. Isn't it nice how many people now days seem to quote 100 I Dream as one of their favorite songs. Lyrically I think it is a classic, with such lines as [shadow=yellow,left,700]'Stay true to your friends up until the end, and in this way you will awake'[/shadow] I mean how can you not like it. And then of course, add the african bungle beat of the drums. It's definately different from any other Cat song, but then again, that might be what gives it it's uniqueness. giggle |
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Post by Aisha on Jun 15, 2002 1:08:19 GMT -5
How many of you think "Drywood" is underrated? I love it.
"You say you're in with me but you only follow me around,
How well you love yourself, but I don't want the kind of love you have to sit down and count"
"You say you're free and lucky but you're stuck behind a prison wall...How well you know yourself, but I can see something in ya that you don't see at all"
And then the backup singers are sing, 'They say that you don't mean nothing, They say that you don't mean nothing'...
THE SONG IS AWESOME I'LL TELL YA...TOTALLY AWESOME. How about the crackling wood sound that comes in at the fade out of the song....brilliant...yes?
Love,
A'isha
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Post by Vivian on Jun 15, 2002 5:55:58 GMT -5
And what about Novim's Nightmare! Another HOT ONE!!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Jancat on Jun 17, 2002 5:44:43 GMT -5
Another thing that amazes me is the amount of instruments Cat played and all of them quite successfully. He was one talented musician. I can not get myself to learn to play one lone guitar, and here he was with this multitudes of instruments, guitars, keybords, organs, polymoogs, penny whistles, and the list goes on. Yes, and let's not forget those quarters "pinging" together or the lunch trays being dropped! ;D He certainly was innovative in creating those sounds in songs that are truly unforgettable. His musical abilities are very, very special. I can't even imagine a day now without Cat music! |
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Post by Vivian on Jun 17, 2002 15:21:43 GMT -5
Neither can I, Jan, Neither can I!!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Katmandu on Jun 30, 2002 6:32:07 GMT -5
One song not mentioned here was King Of Trees.
Cat played that song in concert a few years before
it was finally released on Buddah And The Chocolate
Box.
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Ok...here's my pick, "Blue Monday", "100 I dream", and "I want to live in a wigwam"... ;D
