June 8, 20179 yr B-sides or Bonus tracks in the history of music are some significant songs, Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" was the B-side to "Don't Be Cruel". Lets hear some B-Sides/Bonus tracks that most on here may have never heard before. This was the B-Side to Great White's "House Of Broken Love" off the 1989 album, "....Twice Shy". It is a medley of The Rolling Stones "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" & Foreigner's "Women", very cool bluesy number and they do a great job when they get to the Foreigner part.
June 8, 20179 yr I always liked "Harmony", the flip side to "Bennie And The Jets". Nice call, Mack. Actually, I like "Harmony" better than "Bennie."
June 8, 20179 yr Sticking with Elton, most of you know "Crocodile Rock." But I love the B-side, "Elderberry Wine." Take a listen.
June 8, 20179 yr Sticking with Elton, most of you know "Crocodile Rock." But I love the B-side, "Elderberry Wine." Take a listen. Another great one!
June 8, 20179 yr Mack, what do you think about this one??? One of my favorites. "I Feel Like a Bullet(in the Gun of Robert Ford) " This song was actually released as a "double single" along with "Grow Some Funk of Your Own." Meant to receive equal billing to "Grow Some Funk," DJ's were confused as to which song they were supposed to play . Add to that the somewhat awkward title and obscure historical reference and DJ's were inclined to go with "Grow Some Funk" instead of this gem, which was essentially relegated to B-side status. Make no mistake, I prefer this glorious little tune about love and betrayal(plus I love the historical reference). [video=youtube;X5aUJe-EiQs]
June 8, 20179 yr Mack, what do you think about this one??? One of my favorites. "I Feel Like a Bullet(in the Gun of Robert Ford) " This song was actually released as a "double single" along with "Grow Some Funk of Your Own." Meant to receive equal billing to "Grow Some Funk," DJ's were confused as to which song they were supposed to play . Add to that the somewhat awkward title and obscure historical reference and DJ's were inclined to go with "Grow Some Funk" instead of this gem, which was essentially relegated to B-side status. Make no mistake, I prefer this glorious little tune about love and betrayal(plus I love the historical reference). [video=youtube;X5aUJe-EiQs] I prefer that side myself. I wore out Elton's albums in high school, including "Rock Of The Westies".
June 9, 20179 yr B-side to "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues" is this hidden treasure. Steve Lukather and David Paich from Toto play on this tune. The Retreat--Elton John [video=youtube;yB-_GI-Z7WA] They laid beneath the pine trees with their caps over their eyes They were drunk with home and mama as they brushed away the flies In an instant before the sunrise they had gunned the rebels down As their flags were torn at half mast in the ruins of the town There were white sails on the water for the crippled on the beach There was a lack of ammunition so the cause was incomplete When the bugle blew at breakfast and they knew their ships were in Signs of grand assurance were carried on the wind Take it home, take it low, take responsibilities Came the message from the front For the captains, captains quarters must retreat Pack the compass, pack the tents, take the bunks They just chalked it down in history but they kept their uniforms They put their medals on the sideboards and they went back to their farms For it was just a mere reminder that they stood beside the best That God had saved the chosen few and the devil took the rest On the plains above the rock face where the sculptured eagles swoop There's a haunted yell for action among the spectres of his troops It was silent on the coastline as the crazy angels danced With the sound of retreating footfall from his military camp
June 9, 20179 yr Beth was on the B side of Detroit Rock City. Beth ended up the highest charting song for KISS I believe.
June 9, 20179 yr Though you asked for B-Sides that most on here may have never heard before, I'll fudge that theme here for a second to recognize a 45 where both tunes on it were well known chart topping singles. Queen A-Side - We Are The Champions B-Side - We Will Rock You
June 9, 20179 yr The B-Side to Fleetwood Mac's - "Dreams" was this pretty little number sung by Christine McVie
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