Deathless

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:22 am

1952 #7:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:23 am

Hush yet another Carrie's Dad song, I wanted to talk Patti Page.

I dig the Patti Page country pop --

Forgot to point out Doggie in the Window -- not my favorite but it's not the turd society seems to think it is. It's good! And in 2009 she recorded a remake called "Do You See That Doggie in the Shelter" encouraging shelter adoptions because she was a nice person.

Also we haven't gotten to her best song. Next year, maybe?

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:43 am

1952 #6:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:48 am

Reputedly, Williams wrote and recorded a demo of "Half as Much" very quickly, in about an hour, at WHMA in Dothan.[3] But it was a big hit for Hank Williams, to whom it is sometimes credited because the writing credit to "C. Williams" on Hank Williams' record was often taken to be a typo. It was also a hit for Rosemary Clooney

Exactly what I thought, but yup, Curly Williams not Hank

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:54 am

1952 #5:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:06 am

I gave this song a chance to grow on me a few months ago and recently when prepping my best of 50s tourney, and -- for one, it's obviously uncool but I can't totally use that against it -- I've been listening to Silk Sonic play odes to songs from the 70s today, so I wonder if this was equally playing ode to songs 45 years prior, the great sleepy sing alongs of the early 1900s.

So yes, I'm blaming a 70 year old song for sounding like it's 115 years old

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:58 am

1952 #4:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:21 am

Love those vibes. Love the lyrics. Love the complimentary backing. But love love love Jo Stafford's warm performance. 10/10

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:37 am

Mike wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 6:23 am
Tahlvin wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:59 am 1952 #23:

I shouldn't judge a 70 year old song too harshly, I suppose, but I think I'm gonna. The lyrics are gross. They're patronizing and indulgent and a reminder of how deeply ingrained misogyny has always been in our culture. The whole "why do women take so long to get ready" bit has been a hackneyed part of American comedy since before this song was written. 1000 stand-ups did this through the 80's and 90's, it was played for laughs in a million sit-coms, including the Flintstones and the Jetsons way back. And it's always from the male point of view, asking, "Geez, what's wrong with these women?", completely ignoring the societal demands on woman for hair-removal, hair-styling, make-up, clothing that is all more expensive, more complicated, more delicate, and more subject to fashion whims than men's clothes, jewelry, accessories, and so on. Not to mention than unlike men, women have to make all this preparation while being mindful of the fact that they will be judged in most situations based on their appearance above any other factor.

And ignorance of all of this is what allows Pee Wee to cluck indulgently about how his little slow-poke sure can be aggravating, but -- ha ha -- what can you do... I guess I'll just have to be patient.

Yeah, that's probably too harsh.

Shock reveal.... the song, like You Belong to Me, was written by Chilton Price, and wikipedia hints it was written describing her friend, Pee Wee King, the singer of the song! Hubba-wha?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Poke

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:50 am

1952 #3:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:25 pm

Poor old Johnnie Ray...

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:39 pm

1952 #2:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:46 pm

Not one of my favs, though I do like the "spinning spinning spinning" bridge with the pretty harmonies with herself. Its association with the game show hurts it, thought it's not the song's fault. Good... not great. 7/10

Post by **Mike** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:46 pm

poorpete wrote: ↑Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:37 am
Mike wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 6:23 am
Tahlvin wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:59 am 1952 #23:

I shouldn't judge a 70 year old song too harshly, I suppose, but I think I'm gonna. The lyrics are gross. They're patronizing and indulgent and a reminder of how deeply ingrained misogyny has always been in our culture. The whole "why do women take so long to get ready" bit has been a hackneyed part of American comedy since before this song was written. 1000 stand-ups did this through the 80's and 90's, it was played for laughs in a million sit-coms, including the Flintstones and the Jetsons way back. And it's always from the male point of view, asking, "Geez, what's wrong with these women?", completely ignoring the societal demands on woman for hair-removal, hair-styling, make-up, clothing that is all more expensive, more complicated, more delicate, and more subject to fashion whims than men's clothes, jewelry, accessories, and so on. Not to mention than unlike men, women have to make all this preparation while being mindful of the fact that they will be judged in most situations based on their appearance above any other factor.

And ignorance of all of this is what allows Pee Wee to cluck indulgently about how his little slow-poke sure can be aggravating, but -- ha ha -- what can you do... I guess I'll just have to be patient.

Yeah, that's probably too harsh.
Shock reveal.... the song, like You Belong to Me, was written by Chilton Price, and wikipedia hints it was written describing her friend, Pee Wee King, the singer of the song! Hubba-wha?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Poke

Well dang. Ain't that something?

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:49 pm

Though the song may have been a hit partly because the gender swap worked with the stereotypes

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:17 pm

1952 #1:

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:58 pm

Blue Wang

(Which May make you think of blue waffle, but please don’t google blue waffle.)

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 3:55 am

1951 #25:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:27 am

Feels quintessential classic pop... Overly orchestrated, overly yearning lyrics and overly crooning vocals. Makes sense it was a hit. Not a fan

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:40 am

I Apologize, by Chung Wangstine

Y’all! Y’all! I’m on fire! It’s like they just write themselves now! FIRE!

Post by **Mike** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:40 pm

Kyle wrote: ↑Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:40 am I Apologize, by Chung Wangstine

Y’all! Y’all! I’m on fire! It’s like they just write themselves now! FIRE!

I'm actually pretty jealous.

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:44 pm

1951 #24:

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 4:56 pm

Wang Chunger

YES!

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 5:05 pm

1951 #23:

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:10 pm

Wang Wang I Chung You

FUCK YEAH!

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 3:37 am

1951 #22:

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:02 am

Yabba Dabba Wang

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:11 am

Carrie's Mom!

Post by **Mike** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 12:26 pm

Has got it going on?

That doesn't sound right.

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 12:34 pm

1951 #21:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:36 pm

I think we're entering an era when people discovered popular music via two main outlets: the movies, where most love songs are sung romantically from one character to another. AND radio, where citizens listen to songs on variety shows at home to relax between 7 and 9 with family after a long day. These songs are pretty much tailored to these two outlets. Romantic to the point of cheese and slow to the point of sleep.

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 2:57 pm

1951 #20:

Phoebe · Post by **Phoebe** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:31 pm

Whatever era this is, I am glad this was not my pop music era. Just wretched from top to bottom.

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:29 pm

To defend 1951, there's still a lot that's great, though not much from the pop charts ... at least not yet. An example that probably won't show up here, Elmore James' blistering "Dust My Broom" which creates a full blues band sound that most future blues bands seem to emulate...

And here's Bud Powell's "Un Poco Loco" which is my favorite new-to-me jazz piece.

And the winner of the tournament was never released as a single, so won't be eligible for the pop charts, and in fact was recorded years earlier: This Land is Your Land

There are also a few truly great pop songs from this year, they haven't shown up yet, and if they don't I'll share them after #1.

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:39 am

1951 #19:

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:08 am

Tahlvins getting up too early.

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:48 am

So I'd call that a good pop tune. Not sleepy at all!

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:52 am

Getting up at the normal time, just not doing a workout, so I'm online much earlier.

1951 #18:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:51 am

Saw my dad over the summer and I talked with him about my project and 1951 and mentioned Sweet Violets, figuring his sense of humor and being 13 at the time he must've liked it. My dad was unsure if he knew it, so I played it for him, and he just go so happy and animated, and we sung along together. It made my dad happy and created a lasting memory. 10/10

Phoebe · Post by **Phoebe** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:44 am

That is wonderful! Good story for Monday morning.

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:47 am

1951 #17:

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:24 am

Got nothing.

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:43 am

1951 #16:

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:03 am

I feel like if you have to say that something's not a sin- then it probably is.

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:13 am

1951 #15:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:28 am

OK I'm back

My Wang Chungs for You

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:50 am

1951 #14:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:39 pm

Song alright but always enjoy Patti Page harmonizing with herself.

Tahlvin · Post by **Tahlvin** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:42 pm

Here's a strange double-up: the same song by two different artists.

1951 #13:

poorpete · Post by **poorpete** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:49 pm

Mary Ford harmonizing with herself is also enjoyable -- plus you get Les Paul doing hit nutzo guitar licks. Song still just alright.