Was there any other alternative band from their era that had better riffs than Collective Soul? Admittedly I only really knew the hits from these guys. Songs that had radio play and music videos. I figured they must have some noteworthy deep tracks, and after a little a research I discovered "She Said", "Collection Of Goods" and this one which happens to be my favourite. From their 2004 album Youth.
It's theme week here at Song Of The Day Fridays!! Since the lot of us here are lifelong music lovers, Mr. T had the idea that we should all pick a song from the first band we ever saw in concert! A fun little trip down memory lane and a glimpse into the histories of the SOTDF members! Bring back live music!!! Rob, start us off!
Rob
The Tragically Hips - "Poets"
First concert I attended...Canada's The Tragically Hip. It was a rainy day and my step sister had tickets with her friend. Woke up that morning to a crazy rainstorm and I overheard her mentioning that her friend had backed out on account of the rain. Right after she asked me "Want to see a band today?" I wasn't really into a specific type of music at the time but I listened to a variety of different artists and styles. I said "yes" but had no idea the magnitude this group would have in Canada and even up until their very last show they were always spectacular! This concert has shaped my musical influences ever since!!
Mr. T
The Who - "Baba O'Riley"
The first band I saw live was a big one...
G-Man
Moist - "Ophelia"
I'm kinda cheating here. The first actual concert I saw was Weird Al Yankovic, and while I don't think that's anything to be ashamed of, it was before I was even a fan of music and went with friends based on entertainment alone. Growing up in North Bay, we didn't get alot of bands stopping by on tour. We'd have a few classic rock groups come to our Summer Heritage Festival, but I mainly played in the grass while those bands were performing and can't even remember what the first one was. Flashforward to 1996 when i'm starting my CD collection. Wearing music shirts. Watching Much Music. I hear Moist is coming to town. Ask my mom to buy me a ticket and score one in the front row of the Capitol Centre. No opening band. Just them. David Usher throws water in my face and I catch a guitar pick. Great times.
Doug
Collective Soul - "Shine"
In the early 90's friends and I went to Landsdowne to see Aerosmith. Collective Soul opened for them and it was a great show!
Dano
The Blackwater Fever - "Back For You"
Jonny HP
Korn - "Shot Liver Medley"
Fuck, my first concert was Korn.....Family Values '98
Mike D
Backstreet Boys - "Shape Of My Heart"
Black & Blue tour...
J.B.
Treble Charger - "Ever She Flows"
Ok, ok, I get it. Some of you might think that's no comparison to seeing Moist or like my father in law seeing The Doors before they were even famous kinda shit. But honestly, start flipping through TC's repetoire and they have more than an extensive banger listing. It was an amazing show and my first shot at crowd surfing which I often fade back to and wish I could back up there one more time
Well after a 3 week vacation for the boys at Song Of The Day Friday we are back and ready to roll! Since we've missed some prime musical opportunities over the Holiday some of the lads are picking 3 songs this week! Rob, get us goin!
Rob Collective Soul - "Breathe"
Death Cab For Cutie - "Northern Lights"
Amos The Transparent - "Coming Home"
Mr. T Max Webster - "Diamonds Diamonds"
G-Man A Perfect Circle - "So Long And Thanks For All The Fish"
A new album from APC has fans and casual listeners divided. The title of this song is an allusion to the Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy, which is what initially got me intrigued
Filter - "Where Do We Go From Here"
A Mild hit in the early to mid 2000's but I love it. This is what Song Of The Day is all about. Business like this.
Wolfpack - Wish
Picked up these guys' LP Lycanthrope Punk while I was in New Zealand, though I don't think they are Kiwis. I couldn't find much info on these guys. This is from 1998 and it just kicks it.
Doug Whitney Houston - "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"
Dano Mandolin Orange - "Boots Of Spanish Leather"
The Tea Party - "Black River"
Lana Del Rey - "Hope Is A Dangerous Thing"
Jonny HP Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels - "Jenny Take A Ride (CC Rider)
G-Man The Grapes Of Wrath - "I Am Here"
It's those songs that you have the faintest memory of. Can't place the name or artist. Yet there it lives in a deep recess of your mind. Until one day you stumble upon it in your waking life and decades of emotion come flooding back all at once
Some of the lads have chosen to ring in the long weekend with double picks of great artists! Let's see what they got! Rob, you're up! Rob Collective Soul - "Precious Declaration"
Collective Soul - "Gel"
Mr. T TBD G-Man 311 - "Transistor"
311 are a great band. A unique style that's difficult to pin down and several great albums with all kinds of singles off each to choose from. I'll always remember Transistor because it was the first album i knew of that had like 21 tracks. They said those extra 10 tracks were a gift to the fans. Why not?
311 - "You Wouldn't Believe"
In the 90's I felt I was late to the 311 party. Then when I hit college this track came about. I'm glad I was aware of the greatness of 311 at the time
Doug Sturgill Simpson - "In Bloom"
Dano Beck - "Que Onda Guero"
Beck - "Hell Yes"
Johnny HP The Watchmen - "Absolutely Anytime"
The Watchmen - "34 Dead St."
Play this one as loud as the speakers will go! God damn I love this song!!
