Pre-Race Music

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Former Member — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:06:32 GMT

Some really, really like this band. And some of us just like the music they produced.

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Former Member — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:59:19 GMT

Queen Some really, really like this band.

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Former Member — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:45:51 GMT

Metallica, U2, Jethro Tull, Queen

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Elaine Krugman — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:07:06 GMT

Make a pact with yourself - take an entire month and listen to nothing made before 2005. I suspect you will find some music you really enjoy. XM has entire channels devoted to new music. After your month you can return to the threadbare screechers of the 70s, Pandora is a good place to listen to new music also. Been there, done that. I listen to Pandora and also watch concerts on Palladia. Pink gave an awesome performance, Alicia Keys and India Arie are worthy of a listen, and there have been a few others. I'm always open to listening to new music. Having said that, I STILL prefer the bands I have previously listed! :bliss:

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aquageek — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:41:39 GMT

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Elaine Krugman — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:09:37 GMT

Some really, really like this band. There is a good reason for this: Freddie Mercury had (in my opinion) the BEST voice in rock and roll. The quality, range, pitch; everything was perfect. Freddie never missed a note and could sing ANYTHING. Queen's songs were also innovative; they sounded like nobody else. David Bowie is another one I forgot to mention. There are several tunes from "Let's Dance" and "Young Americans"; especially with David Sanborn's sax solos. Bowie is another great voice in rock and roll.

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orca1946 — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:18:49 GMT

Just found " five horse johnson" Cool s tuff !

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hawk43 — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:32:19 GMT

Speed King -- Deep Purple Mission -- Rush Right Now -- Val Halen All My Life -- Foo Fighters

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Former Member — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:48:05 GMT

Stoolwater, if you don't like the comments between geek and myself, don't read them. I don't care what you think of me, my grammer, or my friendship with geek. Have a nice day.

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Former Member — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:43:05 GMT

Geek's favorite pre-race band are The Village People. He likes to dress like an indian when his family are gone. W, your command of the English language and rich humor never cease to amaze me. This quote will find a way into our book. Your pal.

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Former Member — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:02:01 GMT

OK, Aquageek, which bands from the 60's and 70's DO you think are good? And, what pre-race music would you want to listen to? There were so many great groups and singers from that period, in my opinion: Beatles, The Who, Pink Floyd; Earth, Wind & Fire; Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Queen, Tower of Power, Chicago, Elton John, Doobie Brothers, Jethro Tull (yes, Ian Anderson is a great singer and musician!), ... Just my humble opinion! :) Geek's favorite pre-race band are The Village People. He likes to dress like an indian when his family are gone.

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Former Member — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:46:29 GMT

Very clever. While there are a few good bands from the 60s and maybe one or two from the 70s, the vast majority is utterly turdly, time to move on. Jethro Tull? Really, the group that invented the electric flute. However, I hear Fort plays a mean electric flute in her mini van. Do you have a problem with Jethro Tull?

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aquageek — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:26:44 GMT

Geek's favorite pre-race band are The Village People. He likes to dress like an indian when his family are gone. The irony here is that when I did Indian Guides with #1 my name was Flaky White Fish. I think a small case could be made that the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones are good bands from the 60s/70s, Black Sabbath also. Other than that, crickets. FREEBIRD! (sorry, every time someone tells me how great the 70s are I have to scream "freebird" and raise a lighter.)

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Elaine Krugman — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:51:03 GMT

While there are a few good bands from the 60s and maybe one or two from the 70s, the vast majority is utterly turdly, time to move on. OK, Aquageek, which bands from the 60's and 70's DO you think are good? And, what pre-race music would you want to listen to? There were so many great groups and singers from that period, in my opinion: Beatles, The Who, Pink Floyd; Earth, Wind & Fire; Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Queen, Tower of Power, Chicago, Elton John, Doobie Brothers, Jethro Tull (yes, Ian Anderson is a great singer and musician!), ... Just my humble opinion! :)

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Elaine Krugman — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:39:11 GMT

He is 8675309 years old. Ha! I'm guess I'm old enough to get that- and remember that song! :D

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aquageek — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:58:59 GMT

He is 8675309 years old. Very clever. While there are a few good bands from the 60s and maybe one or two from the 70s, the vast majority is utterly turdly, time to move on. Jethro Tull? Really, the group that invented the electric flute. However, I hear Fort plays a mean electric flute in her mini van.

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Former Member — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:09:57 GMT

Stoolwater, if you don't like the comments between geek and myself, don't read them. I don't care what you think of me, my grammer, or my friendship with geek. Wook, Potty humor always works. Nice job. My seven year old would be proud of you! Trust me, your "friendship" with Bill is betweeen you two. I don't want to meddle in the private affairs of BFFs. Your Pal

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Former Member — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:22:10 GMT

Thanks! I have a local developmental meet coming up at the end of the month, then Nationals, in May. How about you? By the look of your pre-race line-up in your earlier post, I can see we're in the same age group. We're old enough to be most of these swimmers' parents!:afraid: I can also see you lean towards the heavy metal and I go for just good ol' classic rock. :) Good luck with your meets coming up. I wont be doin any meets soon. But I still will be doin my workouts.I have a daughter in college and a son in high school, so my time for meets is taken up by side work. We certainly have similar tastes in music, I just amp it up a little for a race. but I could listen to your listed picks all day and feel right at home. If I were to take a normal day, I would be on Classic Rock channel, mainly 70's thru mid 80's. One neat thing about being older though is when the song is a remake, but todays group doesn't realize it!:cane:

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That Guy — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:29:03 GMT

So, how OLD are you, anyway??? :D He is 8675309 years old.

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Elaine Krugman — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:38:29 GMT

This has been interesting... I'll bet I can guess the age of everyone who has posted on this thread, based on the music groups listed. There aren't many of you who will be swimming in my age group (45-49)! :D

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floswimmer — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:16:59 GMT

When I'm driving in my car to a meet - music is key to set the tone - I love to listen to Classic Rock - the Stones, Hendrix, The Doors, U2.

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Former Member — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:08:09 GMT

Actually, you aren't. Sugardaddy :bighug:

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Former Member — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:30:03 GMT

I agree Elaine, this has been interesting. I would be in your age group though if I was swimming in the upcoming meet! But I wish you luck in representing our age bracket.:blush:

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Elaine Krugman — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:33:08 GMT

There is no rule against listening to new music after you turn 22. No, you're right. And, I DO listen to new music. It's just that so much of it (to me) is not worth listening to. Now, if Crystal (on American Idol this season) cuts an album, I WILL buy that! Having said all that, I'm mostly into jazz, anyway; something best left to POST-race (or post-meet, for that matter, along with a nice glass of wine:wine: ) As for pre-race, I think the best rock came out of the late 60's-70's! :bliss:

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Elaine Krugman — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:27:30 GMT

Note the day in which that was posted. Two worst bands of all time, even worse than the Moonshine Hillbilly Jug Band that Wookie loves. OK, you got me; April Fool's. :cool: But, hey, what's wrong with Fleetwood Mac (Rumours album is the only one I like) and the Eagles? I wouldn't use either as pre-race music, but, sheesh, they're not THAT bad! Still, for pre-race, I'll stick with some Queen tunes and the others I posted... So, how OLD are you, anyway??? :D