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Dibble Helix · 03-14-2003, 06:53 AM

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Originally posted by Godless Dave
Neil Young is Canadian. And he is a rock and roll god.

Okay! Now I understand why Lynyrd Skynyrd were so pissed off about 'Southern Man' - thanks for clearing that up for me.

Dibble

Oolon Colluphid · 03-14-2003, 07:02 AM

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Originally posted by Dibble Helix
Nonetheless, I do feel it is incumbent on me to point out that Neil Young isn't among them. I realise that a lot of Americans probably view him as a rock legend - but on this side of the pond he is generally thought of as a big wanker with a screechy voice.

Depends on the circles in which one moves, I suppose. This is the first time I've encountered that opinion.

I doubt you'd find many to agree with you at, say, Cropredy, Oxfordshire, second weekend in August. Or among Mojo readers. Or among the more informed fans of Sonic Youth, Nirvana or Pearl Jam.

Yes, he's had his wanker-ish moments. Like David Bowie hasn't?Comes with the territory.

Yes, his voice is a bit odd till you get used to it. So what? Bjork, Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan, Norma Waterson, Lotte Lenya...? But if you think he's "screechy", you need a better dictionary. He's no more weird on the high notes than Daniel Bedingfield.

And yes, he's Canadian.

TTFN, DT

fando · 03-19-2003, 09:02 PM

Cultural trash is there for comedic relief. What would life be like if we can't laugh at the crazy things we used to like? Check out http://x-entertainment.com/ and make fun of the crud from the 80's!

I'm also getting a kick out of the 80's stuff in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. One memorable bit relating to the first post here was during a radio commercial for a synthesizer: The future of music is in everyone's hand, no talent required! You don't know you're a musician until you try!

Farren · 03-20-2003, 01:01 AM

YIPPEEE

I made a long thread! At last!

(Chinese star sign Rooster: requires constant validation from others to bolster self worth)

FYI

We have LOTS of cultural crud here in SA. Luckily its all so cruddy that we haven't managed to export it and offend firriners.

03-20-2003, 01:41 AM

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Why do I find these lil' dudes scary? Things should have noses, I tell you. Remember those monsters on Sesame Street who were just eyeballs and a huge mouth, appearing out of nowhere going "yipyipyipyipyipyipyipyipyip, uhhuh, uhhuh, uhhuh"? Scared the living shit out of me. Noses, people.

Farren · 03-20-2003, 01:57 AM

<--- Look, its a nose with two eyes and a smile on it

03-20-2003, 03:09 AM

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<--- Look, its a nose with two eyes and a smile on it

OMG you're right. How could I have been so blind? It's a conspiracy!

Farren · 03-20-2003, 04:05 AM

You should examine your nose more carefully in the mirror

(<--- mine looks like this)

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03-19-2003, 09:02 PM	#53
fando Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Los Angeles Area Posts: 1,372	Cultural trash is there for comedic relief. What would life be like if we can't laugh at the crazy things we used to like? Check out http://x-entertainment.com/ and make fun of the crud from the 80's! I'm also getting a kick out of the 80's stuff in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. One memorable bit relating to the first post here was during a radio commercial for a synthesizer: The future of music is in everyone's hand, no talent required! You don't know you're a musician until you try!

03-20-2003, 01:01 AM	#54
Farren Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Africa Posts: 2,194	YIPPEEE I made a long thread! At last! (Chinese star sign Rooster: requires constant validation from others to bolster self worth) FYI We have LOTS of cultural crud here in SA. Luckily its all so cruddy that we haven't managed to export it and offend firriners.

03-20-2003, 01:57 AM	#56
Farren Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Africa Posts: 2,194	<--- Look, its a nose with two eyes and a smile on it

03-20-2003, 04:05 AM	#58
Farren Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Africa Posts: 2,194	You should examine your nose more carefully in the mirror (<--- mine looks like this)

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