Biggest Fan Songs - October 2020

Madzong · Post by **Madzong** » Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:49 pm

646. Tindersticks – If You Are Looking for a Way Out 6
647. Kasabian – Days Are Forgotten 7
650. Yo La Tengo – I Heard You Looking 7

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:09 am

654. Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind
Year: 2013
Album: Days Are Gone
Biggest Fan: prosecutorgodot (#36)

Don’t forget you can always vote for earlier songs or change your vote!

Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:28 pm

Rob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:09 am654. Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind

All these Madonna like records sound the same.

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Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:54 pm

Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind: 4
Ah yes, my least favorite trend of last decade (which seems to carry over to this decade): songs done in the style of either the eighties or nineties without a personal spin or twist and completely inseparable from those eras. I'll never understand the point of this, but I'm the last one who still believes that in a general sense eighties pop was a nadir. Remember when everybody said so?

DaveC · Post by **DaveC** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:28 pm

649. The Meters – Fire on the Bayou: 6
650. Yo La Tengo – I Heard You Looking: 8.5
651. Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real): 4
652. The Nits – In the Dutch Mountains: 6
653. The Orioles – Baby, Please Don’t Go: 4
654. Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind: 3

Schüttelbirne · Post by **Schüttelbirne** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:33 pm

654. HAIM - If I Could Change Your Mind: 4/10

acroamor · Post by **acroamor** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:41 pm

654. Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind: 8/10

StevieFan13 · Post by **StevieFan13** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:30 pm

I give If I Could Change Your Mind an 8.

andyd1010 · Post by **andyd1010** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:56 am

Rob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:54 pm Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind: 4
Ah yes, my least favorite trend of last decade (which seems to carry over to this decade): songs done in the style of either the eighties or nineties without a personal spin or twist and completely inseparable from those eras. I'll never understand the point of this, but I'm the last one who still believes that in a general sense eighties pop was a nadir. Remember when everybody said so?

You're not the last one. I'm right there with you - the 80s are by far my least favorite decade since the 50s.

Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind: 4

Madzong · Post by **Madzong** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 2:58 am

654. Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind: 8/10

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:52 am

655. Tocotronic – Die Idee is gut, doch die Welt nicht bereit
Year: 1995
Album: Digital ist besser
Biggest Fan: krurze (#87)

Don’t forget you can always vote for earlier songs or change your vote!

spiritualized · Post by **spiritualized** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:27 pm

649. The Meters – Fire on the Bayou: (6)
650. Yo La Tengo – I Heard You Looking: (8)
651. Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real): (8) - Guilty pleasure, right there !!!
652. The Nits – In the Dutch Mountains: (6)
653. The Orioles – Baby, Please Don’t Go: (5)
654. Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind: (4)
655. Tocotronic – Die Idee is gut, doch die Welt nicht bereit (3). Disappointed by the Germans' first album, which I listened to recently. It's bland and I'm surprised at its acclaim.

Krurze · Post by **Krurze** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:05 pm

Tocotronic – Die Idee ist gut, doch die Welt noch nicht bereit:
While I do agree that the album definitely has its low points and is probably a bit overrated, its best songs (Freiburg, Drüben auf dem Hügel, this one) are amongst the greatest Noise Pop/Lo-Fi songs I know. The earnest and completely unpretentious lyrics (as opposed to later Tocotronic) and the very simple instrumentation make these a real treat if you're into rawness and immediacy. A 10/10 for me.

Also, I'd like to update Girl from the North Country to a 9/10. Indeed pretty incredible that this got only one vote, but maybe people really used a combined vote for this and the Dylan solo version.

Wezzo · Post by **Wezzo** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 2:40 pm

653. The Orioles – Baby, Please Don’t Go - 6
654. Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind - 8
655. Tocotronic – Die Idee is gut, doch die Welt nicht bereit - 7

Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:40 pm

Rob wrote: ↑Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:52 am655. Tocotronic – Die Idee is gut, doch die Welt nicht bereit

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Brad · Post by **Brad** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:55 pm

652. The Nits - In the Dutch Mountains: 5
653. The Orioles - Baby, Please Don't Go: 6
654. Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind: 5.5

Thanks!

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:28 pm

Tocotronic – Die Idee is gut, doch die Welt nicht bereit: 6
I like the guitar playing on this one, but the voice takes it down a little.

Schüttelbirne · Post by **Schüttelbirne** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:49 pm

655. Tocotronic - Die Idee ist gut, doch die Welt noch nicht bereit: 7/10

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Tue Oct 27, 2020 8:10 am

Here’s a song that ranks on AM, at #3600.

656. Jamie T - Sheila
Year: 2006
Album: Panic Prevention
Biggest Fan: Jap123 (#941)

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Brad · Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:17 pm

655. Tocotronic - Die Idee ist gut, doch die Welt noch nicht bereit: 7

Thanks!

Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:42 pm

Rob wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 8:10 am656. Jamie T - Sheila

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Rob · Post by **Rob** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:19 am

Another AM certified song. This one ranks at #7144.

657. Jacques Dutronc – Les Cactus
Year: 1966
Album: Jacques Dutronc
Biggest Fan: Nicolas (#609)

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Wezzo · Post by **Wezzo** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 11:10 am

656. Jamie T - Sheila - 6
657. Jacques Dutronc – Les Cactus - 6.5

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 11:49 am

656. Jamie T - Sheila: 5.5

Thanks!

Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 2:45 pm

Rob wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:19 am657. Jacques Dutronc – Les Cactus

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Rob · Post by **Rob** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 4:48 pm

Jamie T - Sheila: 1
Good heavens, blue-blooded murder of the English tongue!

But seriously:
Jamie T - Sheila: 7
Actually unmistakably English. And a lot of fun, even a bit goofy.

Jacques Dutronc – Les Cactus: 7
Also a bit goofy, but this unmistakably French. And quite catchy.

Schüttelbirne · Post by **Schüttelbirne** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:01 pm

656. Jamie T - Sheila: 8/10
657. Jacques Dutronc - Les Cactus: 6/10

mileswide · Post by **mileswide** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:01 am

The Nits - In the Dutch Mountains 6
The Orioles - Baby Please Don't Go 5 Them's 9-worthy version lessens this by comparison sadly
HAIM - If I Could Change Your Mind 4
Tocotronic - Die Idee ist gut, doch die Welt nicht bereit 6
Jamie T - Sheila 6
Jacques Dutronc - Les Cactus 8.5

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:50 am

For the second time, Hymie brings over The “5” Royales to the party.

658. The “5” Royales – Laundromat Blues
Year: 1953
Released as a single
Biggest Fan: Hymie (#642)

Don’t forget you can always vote for earlier songs or change your vote!

Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 2:26 pm

Rob wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:50 am658. The “5” Royales – Laundromat Blues

9

The sample on Spotify is not very good, it's of the break.

Here's the full record. For those who care about lyrics this is like the 1953 version of "Wet Ass Pussy."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86KzwEXnrDE

Wezzo · Post by **Wezzo** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 2:29 pm

658. The “5” Royales – Laundromat Blues - 6

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 2:39 pm

657. Jacques Dutronc - Les Cactus: 6.5

Thanks!

Schüttelbirne · Post by **Schüttelbirne** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:40 pm

658. The "5" Royales - Laundromat Blues: 6/10

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:25 pm

The “5” Royales – Laundromat Blues: 7
Silly lyrics that do have an admitted cheecky appeal. Nice performance too.

Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:52 am

Rob wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:50 am For the second time, Hymie brings over The “5” Royales to the party.

The Hall of Fame 5 Royales.

https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/5-royales

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:59 am

Here’s a song that’s bubbling under on AM:

659. The Go! Team – Bottle Rocket
Year: 2004
Album: Thunder, Lightning, Strike
Biggest Fan: Brad (#309)

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Wezzo · Post by **Wezzo** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:31 am

659. The Go! Team – Bottle Rocket - 5.5

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:31 pm

658. The “5” Royales – Laundromat Blues: 7.25
These guys should have been huge!

659. The Go! Team – Bottle Rocket: 9.5 (now #572 on my AT list)

Thanks!

Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:47 pm

Brad wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:31 pm 658. The “5” Royales – Laundromat Blues: 7.25
These guys should have been huge!

They were huge in the Black community for a few years. They had 7 singles that were top 10 on the Billboard R&B chart including two number ones. In 1953 they were one of the top 5 acts on the R&B chart with two number ones and 2 other top fives.

Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:49 pm

Rob wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:59 amThe Go! Team – Bottle Rocket

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Akhenaten · Post by **Akhenaten** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:52 pm

630. The Beatles – Your Mother Should Know - 7
631. Kraftwerk – Home Computer - 7.5 [#5262 AT]
632. Roxy Music – Still Falls the Rain - 6.5
633. The House of Love – I Don’t Know Why I Love You - 8 [#5096 AT]
634. NuFrequency, featuring Ben Onono – Fallen Hero (Motor City Drum Ensemble Remix) - 5.5
635. X – When Our Love Passed Out on the Couch - 6
636. Robert Palmer – Sailin’ Shoes - 5
637. U2 – The Miracle (of Joey Ramone) - 5.5
638. Small Faces – Wide Eyed Girl on the Wall - 4.5
639. David Bowie – Because You’re Young - 8 [#4917 AT]
640. Matthew Sweet – Winona - 4
641. GoGo Penguin - Protest - 7
642. Prince – Marz - 7
643. Maya Jane Coles – Simple Things - 2
644. Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash – Girl from the North Country - 4.5
645. The Gun Club - Hearts - 6
646. Tindersticks – If You're Looking for a Way Out - 8 [#4893 AT - Brilliant cover version]
647. Kasabian – Days Are Forgotten - 7.5 [#7552 AT]
648. James Brown and the Furious Flames – I Don’t Mind - 5.5
649. The Meters – Fire on the Bayou - 6
650. Yo La Tengo – I Heard You Looking - 5
651. Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - 7.5 [#6495 AT]
652. The Nits – In the Dutch Mountains - 7
653. The Orioles – Baby, Please Don’t Go - 4.5
[Fantastic song - don't think much too this version though, not compared to Big Joe Williams, Muddy Waters & Them]
654. Haim – If I Could Change Your Mind - 2.5
655. Tocotronic – Die Idee is gut, doch die Welt nicht bereit - 5
656. Jamie T - Sheila - 6.5
657. Jacques Dutronc – Les Cactus - 7
658. The "5" Royales - Laundromat Blues - 6
659. The Go! Team – Bottle Rocket - 8.5 [#3945 AT]

Really good month!

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:08 pm

Hymie wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:47 pm
Brad wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:31 pm 658. The “5” Royales – Laundromat Blues: 7.25
These guys should have been huge!
They were huge in the Black community for a few years. They had 7 singles that were top 10 on the Billboard R&B chart including two number ones. In 1953 they were one of the top 5 acts on the R&B chart with two number ones and 2 other top fives.

Yes! It surprises me that their legacy isn't greater... why aren't they discussed as much as similar artist from the same era - The Drifters, The Coasters, Famous Flames, Frankie Lyman, etc. - 10+ years of solid singles and you hardly ever hear about them? And do we know why the quotations around the 5? I need to get ahold of the "Soul & Swagger" box set...

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:26 pm

The Go! Team – Bottle Rocket: 7
One of those everything-and-the-kitchen-sink songs. I have no idea what is going on here, but it sounds like they are having a lot of fun.

Schüttelbirne · Post by **Schüttelbirne** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:53 pm

659. The Go! Team - Bottle Rocket: 7/10

Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:43 pm

Brad wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:08 pm
Hymie wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:47 pm
Brad wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:31 pm 658. The “5” Royales – Laundromat Blues: 7.25
These guys should have been huge!
They were huge in the Black community for a few years. They had 7 singles that were top 10 on the Billboard R&B chart including two number ones. In 1953 they were one of the top 5 acts on the R&B chart with two number ones and 2 other top fives.
Yes! It surprises me that their legacy isn't greater... why aren't they discussed as much as similar artist from the same era - The Drifters, The Coasters, Famous Flames, Frankie Lyman, etc. - 10+ years of solid singles and you hardly ever hear about them? And do we know why the quotations around the 5? I need to get ahold of the "Soul & Swagger" box set...

My 50 favorites:

1. Think
2. Too Much Lovin'
3. Courage To Love
4. You Didn't Learn It At Home
5. I Know It's Hard But It's Fair
6. Baby, Don't Do It
7. Crazy Crazy Crazy
8. Laundromat Blues
9. With All Your Heart
10. I Ain't Getting Caught
11. Take All Of Me
12. I Got To Know
13. You Know I Know
14. Six O'Clock in The Morning
15. I Like It Like That
16. I Do
17. Help Me Somebody
18. All Righty
19. I Wanna Thank You
20. Monkey Hips And Rice
21. Never Turn Your Back
22. Let Me Come Back Home
23. Dedicated To The One I Love
24. School Girl
25. Not Going To Cry
26. Come On And Save Me
27. Wonder Where Your Love Has Gone
28. What's That
29. Women About To Make Me Go Crazy
30. Give Me One More Chance
31. Faith
32. Just As I Am
33. Mohawk Squaw
34. Thirty Second Lover
35. I'd Better Make A Move
36. Say It
37. Right Around The Corner
38. Show Me
39. So God Can Use Me (as the Royal Sons)
40. Come Over Here (as the Royal Sons)
41. Good Things
42. Too Much of a Little Bit
43. Don't Be Ashamed
44. I'm With You
45. Doin' Everything
46. Get Something Out of It
47. Cry Some More
48. Messin' Up
49. Don't Give No More Than You Can Take
50. My Sugar Sugar

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:11 am

660. Dungen - Fredag
Year: 2008
Album: 4
Biggest Fan: Fred (#99)

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Hymie · Post by **Hymie** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:23 pm

Rob wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:11 am660. Dungen - Fredag

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Brad · Post by **Brad** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:32 pm

Hymie wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:43 pm
My 50 favorites:

1. Think
2. Too Much Lovin'
3. Courage To Love...

Thanks Hymie!

Schüttelbirne · Post by **Schüttelbirne** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 6:45 pm

660. Dungen - Fredag: 6/10

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:17 pm

Dungen - Fredag: 8
A very good instrumental.