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Jukebox
May 27, 2004 21:53:06 GMT -5
Post by Will on May 27, 2004 21:53:06 GMT -5
I ate lunch at a small restaurant today. This was my first time there and in the corner was a jukebox. The box offered a variety of music including Nat King Cole and the Beatles.
I looked for the Carpenters but they weren't there. I mentioned this to the owner (a collector of 45s) and he apparently doesn't (think he) like(s) the C's. I think he's one of those who has only heard their most popular songs.
I let him know he was truely missing some good music and that the C's have performed many wonderful but little heard songs.
He offered to put the C's on his jukebox (a Wurlitzer) if I can find them on 45. He even gave me the card of a local establishment in the business of selling/trading 45s, CDs, etc.
My question to you is: (assuming I can find it)
What should I have him play in his jukebox?
Thanks.
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Jukebox
May 27, 2004 22:03:11 GMT -5
Post by Moe on May 27, 2004 22:03:11 GMT -5
I would have them add, "I just fall in love again," if he can find it on a 45. (maybe a flip side) If not, "All you get from love is a love song" would be a good choice. Both of these songs are traditional Carpenters songs, but still sound fresh today.
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Jukebox
May 27, 2004 23:29:56 GMT -5
Post by Rick Henry on May 27, 2004 23:29:56 GMT -5
Hi Will usually when people are choosing songs to play on a jukebox they like familiar and happy songs so I would suggest "Top Of The World", "Close To You", "Yesterday Once More" and "Please Mr. Postman". But eventhough these are blue songs I would also suggest "Rainy Days and Mondays", "Superstar" and "Goodbye to Love".
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Jukebox
May 27, 2004 23:30:54 GMT -5
Post by smoothie2 on May 27, 2004 23:30:54 GMT -5
;D Maybe Please Mr. Postman even though it is a re-make....or Superstar
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Jukebox
May 28, 2004 5:30:49 GMT -5
Post by BethMosior on May 28, 2004 5:30:49 GMT -5
how about beachwood-45789 or sweet sweet smile, yesterday once more, calling occupants,I believe you, touch me when we'er dancing,all you get from love is a love song,ect... wow, this list could go on and on , whatever you find will be great Thanx for asking
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Jukebox
May 28, 2004 7:04:46 GMT -5
Post by BethMosior on May 28, 2004 7:04:46 GMT -5
I thought of a few more ;D Honolulu city lights, Happy, Only yesterday, Now, Caught between good bye and I love you now I can rest my mind hope it helps
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Jukebox
May 28, 2004 8:09:28 GMT -5
Post by enigma on May 28, 2004 8:09:28 GMT -5
All your choices are good. I would go with Superstar or Only Yesterday but as far as lesser known songs Reason To Believe or Two Sides, both are more country flavored but I remembered them surprising me when I first played them many years ago. It was then I started to realise that the Carpenters were not just a ballad duo but had so much diversity in thier music and maybe that restarant owner will see that too.
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Jukebox
May 28, 2004 10:11:37 GMT -5
Post by beaner on May 28, 2004 10:11:37 GMT -5
Hurting Each Other, A Song For You and We've Only Just Begun is a good start for me.
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Jukebox
Jun 3, 2004 22:19:21 GMT -5
Post by Will on Jun 3, 2004 22:19:21 GMT -5
Where can I find a list of 45s (A and B sides) that the C's released?
I was listening to 'Tryin' To Get The Feelin' Again' today and thought it might be an interesting Jukebox song.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 4, 2004 9:42:59 GMT -5
Where can I find a list of 45s (A and B sides) that the C's released? I was listening to 'Tryin' To Get The Feelin' Again' today and thought it might be an interesting Jukebox song. Will you can find all the singles released here: www.carponline.bravepages.com/page6.htm (give the page about a minute and a half to load there's a whole lot of information here). All the song from 1969 to 1983 were actually released on a 7" vinyl single. I still think the best choices for a jukebox - if you want people to play them - are songs that are familiar - ie; "Close To You", "Top Of The World", "Yesterday Once More", "Goodbye To Love", "Please Mr. Postman", etc.
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Jukebox
Jun 5, 2004 12:46:14 GMT -5
Post by Will on Jun 5, 2004 12:46:14 GMT -5
Thanks for the link.
I agree with your song list, but the guy who owns the Jukebox doesn't like the C's and I'm trying to show him there's more to the C's than just the songs we normally hear.
I may just have to take him a copy of Horizon and let him listen to that for a while.
If I do that, which song should I tell him to start with?
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Jun 5, 2004 21:14:44 GMT -5
Post by Rick Henry on Jun 5, 2004 21:14:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. I agree with your song list, but the guy who owns the Jukebox doesn't like the C's and I'm trying to show him there's more to the C's than just the songs we normally hear. I may just have to take him a copy of Horizon and let him listen to that for a while. If I do that, which song should I tell him to start with? I'd start with " Desperado", it's a familiar song and has aged really well. It could easily be a hit today just as it is. "Happy" is another good catchy song from "Horizon".
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