"I think they were on the side of the angels - unique, genuine and fun. And boy, do we need fun in today's troubled times."
True, but they just weren't very good, for the times - these days, with the dearth of good, original music, they'd probably kick ass, but in the late 60's and early 70's? We had Hendrix/Clapton/Zeppelin/Procol Harum/Cream/Jethro Tull/Blind Faith/Fleetwood Mac/Beatles/Rolling Stones/Byrds/CSN&Y/J Airplane/King Crimson/Yes/Joni Mitchell/Joan Baez/Dylan/Motown/Doors/Eagles/Doobie Brothers/38 Special/Credence/Lynyrd Skynrd/Allman Brothers/Riders of the Purple Sage/Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, and Pink Floyd, to name a few. The dead never had a chance. ---In [email protected], <s3raphita@...> wrote: Re Bhairitu : I forgot to add that I also liked the Maggie song. This is not flattery as I *never* flatter anyone - even to the point of rudeness. I don't suppose there is any film footage of your band playing? Re the Grateful Dead discussion: I've always liked their music (though well this side of idolatry). I have friends here who are completely devoted fans - and always saw them when they came to the UK. They attracted people you wouldn't suspect of being fans - Ann Coulter for example! I think they were on the side of the angels - unique, genuine and fun. And boy, do we need fun in today's troubled times. Re "The Bards were more bubble-gum": I have always loved Sugar, Sugar, one of my favourite jukebox hits. And Yummy Yummy Yummy has to make you smile. Do you remember Quick Joey Small? I found that a blast but no-one today has heard of it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OiljaInq4g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OiljaInq4g
