cleome46
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Somebody was on Marian McPartland's show a couple of week's back, talking about what an amazing/underappreciated song "What A Fool Believes," is, because of its obscured Latin groove and its pairing of a peppy melody with what's really a mind-blowing amount of lyrical sadness. You hear that in classic Bossa Nova a lot, too.
I wish I'd caught the artist's name, because their cover was great.
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I think this song is actually better known for Kiss's version these days, but the original by Argent is much better.
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quote:Originally posted by cleome: Somebody was on Marian McPartland's show a couple of week's back, talking about what an amazing/underappreciated song "What A Fool Believes," is, because of its obscured Latin groove and its pairing of a peppy melody with what's really a mind-blowing amount of lyrical sadness. You hear that in classic Bossa Nova a lot, too.
I wish I'd caught the artist's name, because their cover was great.
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quote:Originally posted by cleome: Somebody was on Marian McPartland's show a couple of week's back, talking about what an amazing/underappreciated song "What A Fool Believes," is, because of its obscured Latin groove and its pairing of a peppy melody with what's really a mind-blowing amount of lyrical sadness. You hear that in classic Bossa Nova a lot, too.
I wish I'd caught the artist's name, because their cover was great.
the song may well be under-appreciated for one reason: Michael MacDonald. snooze.
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cleome46
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While you were dozing off, I gave away all the pound cake to people with taste.
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quote:Originally posted by cleome: Thanks, OM! I'll have to look her up. Only... I'm pretty sure the artist I heard was a guy. Well, OTOH, my hearing ain't what it used to be.
According to the NPR website, McPartland's guest host for the show was some guy named Joe. That's who you may be remembering.
quote:Originally posted by Eryk Davis Ester: I think this song is actually better known for Kiss's version these days, but the original by Argent is much better.
Indeed, it is.
For me, Argent will always be known for this song. The clip is from "The Midnight Special," complete with a John Denver introduction.
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Speaking of Kiss, which future, short-term member of that group is in this video for Dan Hartman's pop hit from 1978?
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quote:Originally posted by He Who Wanders: Speaking of Kiss, which future, short-term member of that group is in video for this Dan Hartman pop hit from 1978?
Vinnie Vincent.
Speaking of Argent, it appears the original lineup has reunited and is playing gigs.
quote:Originally posted by He Who Wanders: Speaking of Kiss, which future, short-term member of that group is in video for this Dan Hartman pop hit from 1978?
Vinnie Vincent.
Yep, though he was Vinnie Cusano then.
Nice to hear about Argent. I saw Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone reunite as the Zombies on a PBS special a few years ago. They sounded great.
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quote:Originally posted by He Who Wanders: Nice to hear about Argent. I saw Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone reunite as the Zombies on a PBS special a few years ago. They sounded great.
I saw them in person twice. The bassist both times was Jim Rodford of Argent/Kinks fame. Both shows were great, though the second time they were someone upstaged by openers Arthur Lee & Love.
An interview with the Argent guys in this month's Classic Rock suggests they had always stayed friends, so a reunion wasn't difficult to arrange.
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