Music advice like dr hook, ELO, Billy Joel

[HoopsOnToast]

hi,

i need to 'expand' my music collection, i am after 'fun' music like Dr Hook, ELO and Billy Joel etc, music that is easy to listen to but is fun

guitars, vocals and a good beat lol

any ideas?

(dont mind 60's-70's-80's or newer

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[chezi61]

Hiya , try and get a hold of some They Might be Giants and Colorblind James Experience ; Colorblind James Experience , the latter seems to be a deleted title but this is one stonkin feel good album. There is a vinyl version on fleabay or you can buy the import from USA for

:shock::shock:100 dollars.

Considering a move to Memphis is class.

chezi.

 

[HoopsOnToast]

ta, any specific albums (of either), there a loads on amazon....

(just listened to the clips on amazon of 'flood', sounds good lol)

 

[kennyk]

that's not fun music.

fun music is

Barnes and Barnes.

 

[ErikFH]

NTOP

 

[ClassikFan]

Billy Joel's The Stranger is pretty good IMO

 

[notaclue]

You might like this lot http://www.thefeeling.co.uk/

Very 70s sounding.

 

[Jezzer]

I have a soft spot for Power Ballads.

 

[Guest]

 

[HoopsOnToast]

yup, planning on getting that, my dads got it on record with the original poster and mobile set

 

[Guest]

Oh not the dreaded Dad quote :shockass me the Absynth . The Passage of time is far too cruel:sos:

 

[HoopsOnToast]

whats wrong with that? would it have please you if i had said that I had it on record?

 

[Guest]

try steely dan.

 

[Guest]

Too be honsest i got a little bit into ELO when everyone was listening to aftermath of Punk. Its was quite cool in public school circles but as most of my mate went to the local comp i was more of an embarrasment

 

[HoopsOnToast]

well i love music that isnt all that serious thats a bit quirky, simple feel good music, thats what it is

 

[ErikFH]

Duvet wrote:

Excellent double album.

 

[thommo]

I'd imagine that, if you like the stuff you've mentioned, Supertramp's Breakfast in America & Crime of the Century might be to your taste.

 

[Jezzer]

For something which is fun anda little different, I like Paul Anka's 'Rock Swings'

http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/product.aspx?pid=11276&ob=bf&src=lb

Blurb from Verve:

"Sonically amazing, musically impeccable, vocally superb,this albumswings hard from start to finish. Crank it loud on a great stereo. Crank it loud in your car with the windows open and the top down. This is fun music, this is music to drink cocktails to, this is a seriously fun album that seriously swings hard!

Beginning his career by entering amateur contests and sneaking into clubs, Paul Anka has gone on to become one of the most prolific, successful songwriters in history. This year marks his 47th Anniversary in show business, which he celebrates with theJune 7thGlobalrelease of his latest album, "Rock Swings." It is a concept that takes rock hits from the 80's and adds a swing arrangement to give them a completely different, and fresh new sound. Songs like "Jump" by Van Halen, "Smells like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, "Wonderwall" by Oasis."

 

[Guest]

Just been listening to this and it still sounds pretty good. Recording quality is very good.