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That is an interesting observation and comparison between She's Not There and Walking on The Sun. I've listened to both groups and these particular songs many times over the years and never noticed the similarities between the opening bars. Good ear. I liked both of these songs and groups...

I was prepared to argue, and I do believe, that original works in the arts continue to be created, but the qualifier of most is probably an accurate assessment. There is a lot of derivative and/or inconsequential entertainment, but I would argue that due to human nature it is not limited to...

Not to make light of anyone's particular situation, but considering the topic du jour... - Walter.

I've been away from the thread forever. Was kind of getting "music'd out" when I left the thread, but I encountered this earlier today for the first time and felt like sharing. Maybe just a bit off topic, but it feels like a good fit for a music thread, and it really impressed me... - Walter.

Bill Withers - "Who Is He (And What Is He To You)?" - The instrumentation is kind of low key initially, but picks up with the addition of the guitar around the mid point (with the style being very '70s). The song's real attraction is Bill Withers' vocal; he has a very appealing singing voice...

"You Can't Stop The Beat" - I'll give them an E for effort. Conceptually interesting, but musicals are very hit and miss with me. Not a huge fan of the genre and what I do enjoy tends to be from the classic era of Hollywood. "This Is Me" - Enjoyed this presentation. Thought the vocal...

The Dovells - "The Bristol Stomp" - I don't think I've ever heard of this group or song. Kind of a fun time capsule song that hearkens back to the doo-wop era. - Walter.

Yeah, I think that Chris Rea has a terrific voice. This song triggers two associations for me (both of which are intended as compliments): a) Chris Rea's vocal performance and the song's lyric content both remind me of Leonard Cohen. b) The up tempo guitar that starts the second half of the...

Another artist who sort of popped into my mind... Chris Rea - The Road To Hell: - Walter.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive - I am very familiar with all of these tracks having listened to them extensively over the years on FM radio. BTO kind of always struck me as a mid-level Rock group and these songs feel like basic, competently executed Rock songs. I do like all of these selections, so...

Little Hurricane - "Crocodile Tears" - Nice, lush opening. Enjoyed the 'dueling' vocals. Some strong instrumentation. Very enjoyable track. Also liked the Mondrian Artwork style layout to the video. April Wine "I Like To Rock" - Liked the instrumentation, solid guitar and drumming. The...

Re: Cyndi Lauper - I would agree that her style and image tended to overshadow her vocal talents, but it did make her stand out from the crowd, which I assume was the idea. Both of the submitted songs are excellent, with "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" being an iconic selection that is...

Glad you enjoyed this song. I really like the guitar work on this track, especially the segment where the guitarists are playing in unison. As an aside, you could put the drummer and the other four artists into a police lineup and play "which of these is not the like the others?" :) - Walter.

"Piece of My Heart" - The Janis Joplin version is one of the classics from that era. Great performance as was always the case with this artist. I will refrain from commenting on that 'other' version. Janis Joplin - "Maybe" - There are some artists who always deliver sterling vocal...

Bob's posting of The Guess Who got me to thinking about Canadian bands... April Wine - Roller: - Walter.

A Tribe Called Quest "The Space Program" - Not the type of track that I would normally listen to, but lyrically it held my interest. The instrumentation mostly avoids the 'repetitive' aspects that hurt a lot of songs (for me) from this genre and I liked quite a bit of the song from a sonic...

Very familiar with both the original and cover versions of American Woman. Pretty much a toss up as to which version I prefer which speaks to the strength of Kravitz's cover. Free - "All Right Now" - Brings back a lot of memories of listening to FM radio. This was a staple during the early...

The Guess Who - Another group whose absence from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame boggles the mind. "Share the Land" - IMHO, Burton Cummings has a remarkably resonant singing voice and style and this song really showcases that quality in the artist. This is probably my all time favorite song by...

Prince - "Sign 'O' The Times" - Solid selection. Always enjoyed the instrumentation on the artist's songs, and this song is no exception. The primary variable for me with Prince's music is the lyrical content; sometimes it works, sometimes less so. This a quality track from an incredibly...

Phantogram - "Mouthful of Diamonds" - It is no secret that I am a fan of heavy bass lines and fuzzy guitars, and the synthesizer in this cut, in its own way, provides that kind of foundation for this song. The vocals were fine, but I would be happy listening to an instrumental version of this...

Trans-X - "Living On Video" - Well, it did have some melodic content which is usually one of my biggest gripes with this style of music (as in a lack of that quality.) But, I don't think that style of percussion will every appeal to me due to the repetitious and predictable nature of that...

Nick Lowe "Cruel To Be Kind" - I haven't heard this in a long, long time but I do remember hearing it on the radio. I would agree that the instrumentation on this song sort of has a catchy hook. "I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass" - The opening moment of the song sounds like Jimi Hendrix's...

https://www.what-song.com/Artist/199/The-Jimi-Hendrix-Experience - Walter.

I considered posting "Black Water" and it is definitely one of my favorite DB songs. The lead vocals are performed by Patrick Simmons, so I decided to post something that was sung by Tom Johnston since that was the big transition in terms of the band's vocalists. Being a huge Steely Dan fan...

Thought I'd post a couple from the '70s. One of the interesting facets of the group The Doobie Brothers was the change in lead vocalists and an evolution in sound that was driven by personnel changes. Original vocalist Tom Johnston had to step down due to health issues and Michael McDonald...

Nellie McKay - Based on the first two selections the 'Doris Day meets Eminem' description sort of works. "Ding Dong" - Kind of has a whimsical tone that was enjoyable. Nice track. "Sari" - Of the three tracks posted, this is the one that feels the most comparable to Eminem's vocal style...

Hey, better late than never. I guarantee you that everyone is missing out on unexplored greatness in art (of some form.) Case in point; as much as I enjoy film, my experience with critically acclaimed foreign cinema is a shadow of what it could be. - Walter.

Vangelis - "Celestial Whispers" - Generally love his film scores, so yeah this is (almost) automatically something that I will enjoy. And to be clear, I did. Enya - "Epona" - Somewhat surprised by the brevity of this track. Nice melody and definitely something that would help set a mood...

While I like both versions, I prefer the original version (particularly for the vocals). - Walter.

Continuing backwards in the thread... I would agree that RHCP's cover of Higher Ground is pretty solid. The arrival of guitarist John Frusciante really helped in the evolution of the group's sound. RHCP - "Tell Me Baby" - I don't think I've ever seen that video. Looks like they had a great...