What are your favorite musical moments?

[Jim Schue]

I copped this idea from another board; thought it'd be a fun one for our music lovers.

 

What we're looking for is life-changing moments, big musical moments that affected you personally. Maybe that's discovering a new band, seeing some incredible concert, something along those lines.

 

Here are some of mine, in no particular order ...

 

Anytime I hear "Bad" by U2, "It's Over" by Roy Orbison, or "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley — the tunes are like pure sugar running through my veins

 

The haunting intro to Drive-By Truckers' "Southern Rock Opera," and how it goes into the grinding guitars on "Ronnie and Neil"

 

When Afghan Whigs opened their Bogart's show with Thin Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back In Town" following lead singer Greg Dulli's unfortunate run-in with an Austin bouncer that nearly killed him

 

Seeing KISS on the second show of their tour when they reunited the original four and put the makeup back on. It was like going back 20 years in time, but with better musicians than were on "Alive" and "Alive II."

 

The first time I saw The V-Roys at the Southgate House, and the subsequent eight or so times after that I saw them. Amazing live band; wish they'd get back together.

 

Hearing Johnny Cash's "Talkin' Vietnam Blues" for the first time, and thinking about my dad and his buddies who had to go through that crap.

 

When I started raiding my uncle's album collection at about age six, and knowing I'd be a rock'n'roller forever after discovering "Rumors," especially "Second Hand News," "The Chain" and "Gold Dust Woman."

 

Seeing Public Enemy open for Run DMC, and being blown away by how urgent and important the music seemed, despite Flavor Flav's clownish antics.

 

Hearing Pearl Jam's "Ten" for the first time and knowing it was safe to listen to hard rock again after several years of those awful hair-metal bands.

 

Discovering The Replacements, Liz Phair, Pavement, Tori Amos, Velvet Underground and The Clash for the first time.

 

When I first heard Steve Earle call Shania Twain "the highest-paid lap-dancer in Nashville."

 

Finally getting to see Springsteen w/ E Street Band after being a fan for more than 20 years.

 

When I re-discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd.

 

Hearing Otis Redding for the first time, and knowing there'd never be anything better in terms of R&B music. Otis was a bad, bad man, and the handful of live albums I have of his testify to this.

 

The crunching intro followed by Robert Plant's primal wail on "Immigrant Song."

 

Seeing North Mississippi All Stars at Southgate House about a year ago. Pure musical bliss.

 

The few months I got to do my own radio show on WMMT in Whitesburg.

 

When I gave up on corporate radio.

[Birdsfan]

The crunching intro followed by Robert Plant's primal wail on "Immigrant Song."

Well, at least they got a mention on the list. :ylsuper:

[Jim Schue]

^ :lol:

 

Couple I forgot:

 

The soaring guitar solo by Mike McCready on Pearl Jam's "Wishlist." Ditto for Noel Gallagher's solo on Oasis' "Champagne Supernova."

[Andy Dufrain]

I won't ever forget the lump in my throat when I first heard Alan Jackson's "Where were you whan the World stopped turning" after 09/11.

[mcpapa]

Seeing the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, but not really being old enough to understand what all the fuss was about.

 

Hearing the song "Ohio" for the first time, and being old enough to understand what all the fuss was about.

 

Listening to the first rock-and-roll record that made its way into our household. I grew up in a house with lots of Broadway records (some of the BGP population may need a lesson here, as the word "record" isn't in everyone's lexicon), but no rock-and roll albums. My mom used to write movie reviews and send them to a Baltimore radio station; and on the rare occasion when they read one of her reviews, they would mail her a record album. The first one we received - Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane.

 

Duane Allman and Eric Clapton, preferably at the same time.

 

Listening to Marvin Gaye sing ANYTHING.

 

Watching Leo Kottke on stage and still not being able to figure out how he makes one guitar sound like more than one guitar.

 

Hearing an "uncommon" musical instrument where you don't expect to. Examples - first time I heard Jethro Tull, with Ian Anderson on flute; Jimmy Page playing mandolin on ZOSO.

 

My favorite rock-and-roll albums of all time - ZOSO, Who's Next, Are You Experienced, Dark Side of the Moon.

 

However, my favorite "moment" was watching this year's production of "Les Miserables" by Mason County's high school musical program. Nothing better than watching your child perform at a high level. Second favorite was watching Les Mis at the Aronoff.

[MBWC41]

The haunting intro to Drive-By Truckers' "Southern Rock Opera," and how it goes into the grinding guitars on "Ronnie and Neil"

 

I'm still glad that The Drive By Truckers are getting some love from someone other than me on BGP. Anyone who hasnt heard them should check them out. Great band...

[Borderlord]

Going to my first "Goose On The LAke" in Algeree, Ky. to see Goose Creek Symphony and Bonepony play together.

 

Any time I see Todd Snider Live is like going to church.

[owsleyking]

Seeing Neil Peart and Carl Palmer in Concert and realizing,that despite the behemouth drum kits,neither could hold John Bonham's drum sticks!!!

 

Finally getting to see Carlos Santana perform 'Europa' live.

 

Hearing Hendrix's 'Little Wing' for the first time and finally realizing what the term 'Blown Away' actually meant!!

[HOMELESS CAMEL]

Off the top of my head it would be seeing Jello Biafra at a spoken word engagement. Getting a chance to meet him and talk for a few minutes and then listening to him speak for 3-4 hours was just a dream come true.

 

A HUGE fan of DK and it was just a great moment for me.

[MBWC41]

Understanding why my dad and his friends were such huge Lynyrd Skynyrd fans. I would have loved to see them play.

[Jim Schue]

 

Any time I see Todd Snider Live is like going to church.

 

Love Todd Snider! I've been a fan for years, but never got to see any of his shows until about a year or so ago. I think my favorite tune by him still remains "My Generation Pt. 2."

[cshs81]

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When I first heard Steve Earle call Shania Twain "the highest-paid lap-dancer in Nashville."

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Where do I get in line?

[cshs81]

Being introduced to funk by my dad as a youngster - I wore out the Ohio Players "Fire" 45.

 

Hearing Sly and the Family Stone.

 

Back in Black

[MountainThunder]

The first concert I went to (KISS) and the sheer volume as well as an aroma that filled the air as soon as the lights went out I had never smelled before....

 

The first album I bought with my own money (Steve Miller Band 'Fly like an eagle') ....

 

My first electric guitar .....

 

First time on stage when I deserved to be there .....

 

The first time I heard one of my band's songs on the radio (granted it was local radio, but still pretty cool), ....

 

The first time I heard 'Eruption' & the first time I saw Eddie Van Halen playing live (OMG) .....

 

The first time I heard 'Cliffs of Dover' from Eric Johnson (another OMG moment) ....

 

The first time I heard Bohemian Rhapsody (the sound was amazing) .....

 

The first time I heard SRV (yet another OMG moment) .....

 

And the first time I really listened to the Beatles ....

[Jim Schue]

Thought I'd dig this one up. Anybody want to add anything?