Narps Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 When I was very young I always thought I knew a secret that others didn't. I sort of feel the same today only to a much lesser extent... True story.... One day, hanging out having a few beverages in college, I was debating a guy who was a bit of a music snob who rambled off all the blah, blah, blah negative things so many said about Rush and he contended that I was in a "very small minority of people who actually like, let alone listen to, Rush." I chuckled and said something to the effect of, "Yeah, right, me and about a dozen guys buy 10,000 copies of their albums every week just to keep them on the sales charts." He kind of hemmed and hawed and.... then. something. magical. happened. The dude's girlfriend got up.... went to a closet in the place... pulled out about half a dozen CDs... and dumped them on the floor. They were all Rush titles. And they were THAT DUDE'S CDs. I distinctly remember saying, "Dude, your girlfriend is *HOT*!" to kind of take the pressure off the guy and get the room to laugh it off... but damn it... really? Dude was a Rush fan talking trash about Rush because he didn't want people to know he liked Rush? Sadly, I think that was more common than not for a very long time. I never ran into anyone like that, but I do remember not knowing much about them. I still have my issue of Guitar Player with Alex on the cover (Geddy had an interview in it as well) from June of 1980. I remember reading it at the time and being so excited to find out something about them. Even though it was mostly about gear, there was some stuff in there about them personally. It wasn't like it is today where information was so easily accessible. Totally agree. I know I became much more aware of the three as people (their interests, background, etc.) in the 1990s. One of the very first web sites I ever went to was the National Midnight Star webpage. I want to say that was late in my college days (the campus had public three computers linked to the web and it took 10 minutes to download a single page, thankfully the lab monitor was clueless about the various beverages I brought with me)... sometime in late 1992 or early 1993. I remember those days. :) I guess one thing that has always been in their favor is that people didn't know much about them. They didn't get in trouble and trash hotel rooms, they weren't in the news. The focus was always on their music only and not about their personal lives. How different those times were than it is today. The music industry has made an entire 360° turn.These guys weren't writing simple power chords and singing about booze, boobs, and the devil.Hey Rush still has topics to sing about. These are three good ones Didn't they cover these topics on the first three albums?Popular opinion is that they at least did on the debut. The way it gets ragged on and that is one of the reasons given. Just too simple and straightforward R&R for some. I mean how dare they "hey baby its a quarter to eight".... :codger: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Can you imagine. some people are huge garth brooks fans. or johnmayer or DMB fans. but thank god we are rush fans. and people who dont know them missed out, big time. So glad i hear music the way i do and thank god i dont hear it the way others do.. Am Brother! Thank I fell in love with Rush and not Triumph or Bryan Adams. Even though I love Triumph and Bryan Adams, but let's face it, one never tours the other we don't care if he tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 When I was very young I always thought I knew a secret that others didn't. I sort of feel the same today only to a much lesser extent... True story.... One day, hanging out having a few beverages in college, I was debating a guy who was a bit of a music snob who rambled off all the blah, blah, blah negative things so many said about Rush and he contended that I was in a "very small minority of people who actually like, let alone listen to, Rush." I chuckled and said something to the effect of, "Yeah, right, me and about a dozen guys buy 10,000 copies of their albums every week just to keep them on the sales charts." He kind of hemmed and hawed and.... then. something. magical. happened. The dude's girlfriend got up.... went to a closet in the place... pulled out about half a dozen CDs... and dumped them on the floor. They were all Rush titles. And they were THAT DUDE'S CDs. I distinctly remember saying, "Dude, your girlfriend is *HOT*!" to kind of take the pressure off the guy and get the room to laugh it off... but damn it... really? Dude was a Rush fan talking trash about Rush because he didn't want people to know he liked Rush? Sadly, I think that was more common than not for a very long time. I never ran into anyone like that, but I do remember not knowing much about them. I still have my issue of Guitar Player with Alex on the cover (Geddy had an interview in it as well) from June of 1980. I remember reading it at the time and being so excited to find out something about them. Even though it was mostly about gear, there was some stuff in there about them personally. It wasn't like it is today where information was so easily accessible. Totally agree. I know I became much more aware of the three as people (their interests, background, etc.) in the 1990s. One of the very first web sites I ever went to was the National Midnight Star webpage. I want to say that was late in my college days (the campus had public three computers linked to the web and it took 10 minutes to download a single page, thankfully the lab monitor was clueless about the various beverages I brought with me)... sometime in late 1992 or early 1993. I remember those days. :) I guess one thing that has always been in their favor is that people didn't know much about them. They didn't get in trouble and trash hotel rooms, they weren't in the news. The focus was always on their music only and not about their personal lives. How different those times were than it is today. The music industry has made an entire 360° turn.These guys weren't writing simple power chords and singing about booze, boobs, and the devil.Hey Rush still has topics to sing about. These are three good ones Didn't they cover these topics on the first three albums?Popular opinion is that they at least did on the debut. The way it gets ragged on and that is one of the reasons given. Just too simple and straightforward R&R for some. I mean how dare they "hey baby its a quarter to eight".... :codger: They got it out of their system before Neil came along. Thank goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Rush and Lacuna Coil are two bands I am equally proud to love as much as I do. But I don't think my taste is superior. I am just happy that I am happy with what I love. And country music is terrific stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I bet there are Garth Brooks fans who thank their lucky stars they're Garth Brooks fans. ..like cavemen content to just get a fire going to keep warm, happy but clueless to the wonders the rest of the world have to offer. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hey john Denver is Awesome.....as is Rush.......and any other music i listen to. And i never care what other people thought of what i listen to. Hell i have a barry Manilow playlist.......Suck on that my friends, lol. Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_rush Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 http://eil.com/images/main/John-Denver-Thank-God-Im-A-Co-495249.jpgThat was my very first thought too when I saw this thread. Honestly, one of my top 5 songs of all time. (and I do play the fiddle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I despise John Denver and always did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I despise John Denver and always did. Tell us how ya Really feel Lorraine, geez :laughing guy: Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I despise John Denver and always did. Tell us how ya Really feel Lorraine, geez :laughing guy: MickMick, you are not the only one who speaks their mind. ;) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I despise John Denver and always did.Some of his music is beautiful to me. The country boy stuff not so much. I am not a fan of country music anyway. But songs like this are beautiful..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) I especially despise that song. The only song he did that I could listen to was Rocky Mountain High. All the others, :boo hiss: . Edited November 21, 2014 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Now, if you gentlemen will excuse me, I am going to go listen to some real music. Hemispheres. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 can we make a Denver thread to spite Lorraine, lol could be fun. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) I can't be the only one here that doesn't like him. I know for a fact that other members have good taste in music too. Edited November 21, 2014 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I can't be the only one here that doesn't like him. I know for a fact that other members have good taste in music too. Maybe Cy, Grey or Your_Lion can't stand him?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We need a John Denver poll!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Bob Denver has a very short shelf life.....After about the 4th nature song you wanna go out and pollute the earth Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I started a poll in Music of the Spheres. We can duke it out there. :bang bang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Boy, what a way to drag a thread down. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Quite right. It's blasphemy. :madra: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'm listening to The Weapon. All of JD's songs together don't even come close to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'm listening to The Weapon. All of JD's songs together don't even come close to it. Well it's like Family Guy compared to Carl Sagans Cosmos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Bob Denver has a very short shelf life.....After about the 4th nature song you wanna go out and pollute the earth Mick. My wife has a best of John Denver CD (for no good reason; picked it up from a bargain bin or something). I threw it in once thinking it would be fun, but after about three or four tracks it was just as you say. Similar to the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens; about once every five years I throw in Greatest Hits because it starts with Wild World. Then I suffer thirty plus minutes of bad until Morning Has Broken appears near the end. Actually, Peace Train breaks up the agony some, but it's still mostly agony. John Denver is even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Bob Denver has a very short shelf life.....After about the 4th nature song you wanna go out and pollute the earth Mick. Are we on Gilligans Island now? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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