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A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:44 am
by Steve1956
Billy Joel..."A New York state of mind " is a masterpiece.
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:45 am
by colne-claret
Muse - now one of my favourite bands
Coldplay - couldn’t stand them but wow they are incredible live.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:46 am
by jdrobbo
John Denver… ‘For You’ is one of the most touching songs I’ve ever heard.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:50 am
by Steve1956
Although I haven't totally eradicated Billy's shite efforts from my memory..."Uptown girl" and the accompanying video are the most toe curling efforts in musical history
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:55 am
by Steve1956
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:46 am
John Denver… ‘For You’ is one of the most touching songs I’ve ever heard.
Just listened to that, very touching I take its a love song to someone he's lost such a lovely voice has John Denver.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:56 am
by Lord Beamish
Gary Glitter.
“Rock and Roll Christmas” is one of the best Christmas songs ever.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:57 am
by aclaretinstevenage
Steve1956 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:50 am
Although I haven't totally eradicated Billy's shite efforts from my memory..."Uptown girl" and the accompanying video are the most toe curling efforts in musical history
I've always been a fan of Billy Joel and his live shows are excellent....except for Uptown Girl which is just cheesy shite.
Similarly I am a big Springsteen fan but Dancing In the Dark, just why? I hate that song.
Oh and you're not really a dancer Bruce!
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:58 am
by Steve1956
aclaretinstevenage wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:57 am
I've always been a fan of Billy Joel and his live shows are excellent....except for Uptown Girl which is just cheesy shite.
Similarly I am a big Springsteen fan but Dancing In the Dark, just why? I hate that song.
Oh and you're not really a dancer Bruce!
Cheesy shite....exactly he's better than that.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:01 am
by Steve1956
Another artist I've found myself listening to who I never took an interest in before ....Glen Campbell...what a voice.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:05 am
by Tricky Trevor
Steve1956 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:01 am
Another artist I've found myself listening to who I never took an interest in before ....Glen Campbell...what a voice.
Even better guitarist.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:08 am
by Tricky Trevor
I’ve got many bands more than 10 years after they released albums but can’t think of anybody I would detest.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:09 am
by Goalposts
I didn’t use to get Bruce springsteen, then i saw him . And the penny dropped.. seen him 5 times since..
Depeche mode - didn’t really get and now with hindsight some great albums , excellent remixes and a **** hot live show that transforms the sound.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:11 am
by Steve1956
Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:08 am
I’ve got many bands more than 10 years after they released albums but can’t think of anybody I would detest.
Detest was to strong a word I can't change it now TT,maybe "didn't like" would have been a better word to use
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:12 am
by aclaretinstevenage
My Christmas present last year was The Highwaymen DVD recorded at Nassau Coliseum in March 1990, I properly listened to Sunday Morning Comin' Down which awoke my interest and the whole of that gig was just immense.
Anybody got a working time machine?
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:13 am
by Pearcey
Not a singer or band but I’ve started to like 80-90’s hip hop! I absolutely despised it at the time!
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:14 am
by Belial
INXS and Prince - I never detested any by any means but as I've got older I've really started to appreciate both
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:15 am
by Steve1956
Beautiful song.
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
https://g.co/kgs/Fnu7go
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:15 am
by bfcjg
Started listening to some old Simply Red albums, really well written crafted songs yhat I didn't really appreciate at the time.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:21 am
by atlantalad
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:46 am
John Denver… ‘For You’ is one of the most touching songs I’ve ever heard.
I find Eva Cassidys’ Field of Gold more emotive. Sadly taken far too young but, what a pure voice.
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:30 am
by jdrobbo
atlantalad wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:21 am
I find Eva Cassidys’ Field of Gold more emotive. Sadly taken far too young but, what a pure voice.
Yes, a fantastic song and singer
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:31 am
by aclaretinstevenage
atlantalad wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:21 am
I find Eva Cassidys’ Field of Gold more emotive. Sadly taken far too young but, what a pure voice.
Live Eva Cassidy songs, but for emotive Sandy Denny and Fairport Convention "Who knows where the time goes" is right up there.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OkOB57UcYk8
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:34 am
by Claret Till I Die
Steve1956 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:55 am
Just listened to that, very touching I take its a love song to someone he's lost such a lovely voice has John Denver.
I've grown to love John Denver singing leaving on a jet plane as I've got older
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:51 am
by Stan Tastic
Steve1956 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:44 am
Billy Joel..."A New York state of mind " is a masterpiece.
I'm no Billy Joel fan but this is his best song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjzjhl-QztE
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:52 am
by AGENT_CLARET
ABBA
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:54 am
by Swizzlestick
Steely Dan
The Eagles
Still can’t stand Billy Joel unfortunately.
Oh and Dancing in the Dark is a great song!
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:57 am
by Steve1956
Your right there buddy...that is a fantastic song.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:07 am
by Cirrus_Minor
Gladys Knight. Used to bore me to death but now see her as a real talent
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:12 am
by BleedingClaret
Freddie Mercury Queen
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:12 am
by Tricky Trevor
Absolutely. Closely followed by “scenes from an Italian restaurant”
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:24 am
by expoultryboy
Plus Allentown
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:30 am
by DXS
Was never Bowie's biggest fan but now realise what a talent he was. Still can't listen to Bob Dylan though
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:39 am
by Burnley1989
DXS wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:30 am
Was never Bowie's biggest fan but now realise what a talent he was. Still can't listen to Bob Dylan though
I was the same with Bowie, started appreciating him these days, hated his music as a young lad
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:15 pm
by Steve1956
Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:39 am
I was the same with Bowie, started appreciating him these days, hated his music as a young lad
As a young lad Bowie was my favorite artist my next door neighbour used to come round to borrow not Bowie's Lp's off me but the lyric inserts from them he just loved to read his amazing lyrics ...Bowie was a genius.
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:54 pm
by Bosscat
I reckon Billy Joel is one of those Meh acts when you were younger ... but "Pianoman" was the one that got me appreciating him and listening to other songs...
https://youtu.be/P5yDZ-6bWn4?t=3
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:12 pm
by dougcollins
Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:05 am
Even better guitarist.
Absolutely.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:17 pm
by beddie
bfcjg wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:15 am
Started listening to some old Simply Red albums, really well written crafted songs yhat I didn't really appreciate at the time.
He has a brilliant singing voice too as our Mick.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:25 pm
by Darthlaw
David Bowie - never got him in my yoof, now enjoy his tunes immensely.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:30 pm
by Claret Till I Die
Darthlaw wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:25 pm
David Bowie - never got him in my yoof, now enjoy his tunes immensely.
A genius who was years ahead of his time
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:32 pm
by yTib
dolly partings.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 3:30 pm
by elwaclaret
Not very trendy but the Bee Gees.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:08 pm
by Vintage Claret
Oasis.
Wouldn't say I detested them before but just thought the Gallagher brothers were a bit obnoxious so wasn't particularly interested in their music.
Realize now they're actually 2 talented singer/songwriters and I regularly listen to Oasis CD albums in the car plus Noels High Flying Birds and Liam's solo stuff.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:09 pm
by bfcjg
Northern soul.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:39 pm
by Pearcey
Steve1956 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:01 am
Another artist I've found myself listening to who I never took an interest in before ....Glen Campbell...what a voice.
I was lucky enough to see him live. Despite him appearing to have the early onset of Alzheimer’s it didn’t affect his performance. He snapped a string on his guitar and said the equipment couldn’t keep up with him! Legend.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:40 pm
by rufus lumley
The Baltimore and Ohio Marching Band.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:45 pm
by Upthe carrots
The walker brothers passed me by when I was younger but heard lines the other day and it blew me away
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:57 pm
by boatshed bill
I hope you chaps realise that liking these old has-beens is only evidence of our ageing
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:22 pm
by dougcollins
I hated listening to my dad's Nina Simone albums as a kid, but now, just wow.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:59 pm
by Steve1956
Pearcey wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:39 pm
I was lucky enough to see him live. Despite him appearing to have the early onset of Alzheimer’s it didn’t affect his performance. He snapped a string on his guitar and said the equipment couldn’t keep up with him! Legend.
Gentle on my mind sung by GC is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:01 pm
by Steve1956
boatshed bill wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:57 pm
I hope you chaps realise that liking these old has-beens is only evidence of our ageing
Pathetic.
Re: A Singer/band you used to detest but as you have got older appreciate them so much more.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:06 pm
by timshorts
Can't think of one. I might like people/bands that I was ambivalent about, but rarely can get from "detest" to "love". I suppose it is possible that a band have released a load of good stuff, but I've only known rubbish.
The other way round seems likely - a group you liked for a while and then realised they were shite.
