In Response to Re: Driving Music - What songs : Well, I don't want to get anymore carried away with the subject , but, here's something you can think about: How come a music forum in 2010 has more "old folks" discussing groups like Commander Cody, Joe Walsh and Led Zepplin than young Rap fans discussing P.Diddy and 50 Cent? Doesn't this strike you as odd that this music that you find so marvelous has little or no fanbase discussing it? In order to discuss this genre of music you had to interject your opinions about it to a small group who really isn't very interested in it. If Rap music had started last week, well maybe I'd be willing to give it a listen. But, it's been around for almost 20 years and that proves there are folks who like it and like it alot. But, I 've heard it and it all sounds about the same as it did in 1985 to me , horrible and boring. It is obviously not aimed at my age group, which is the point I was trying to make. The Clash were big when I was about 17-20 years old, it was something that struck a nerve in me. It was never meant to gather fans in the 30-80 years old age group and likely wasn't too popular with 10 year olds either. If it matters to anyone, I really don't care much for Jazz and Country either , but kids with subwoofers larger than the trunks of their cars are not constantly try to bring Country and Jazz into my den when I am watching a Red Sox game at 9:30 in the evening. This is the current "driving song" mentality of the 2000's , to get a monster stereo and share your music, or the bass portion of it with people who don't want to hear it. Back in 1976, we turned up Foghat's "Slowride" or Frampton's "Do You Feel, Like We Do" on the AM/FM radio on the dash of our cars , the radio that came with the car...you know , the one with a single speaker that only people in the car could actually hear...and we were actually quite happy with that...at least I was.
Posted by ZILLAGOD

Wow. This thread heated up in all the wrong ways. I have to say, it's a bit late to throw out the old "takes all kinds, obviously some people like it" sop when you've implied fans of a genre are rude, uncultured, and probably criminal. At the start of this thread, people admitted to getting a "heavy foot" when certain songs came on. Response: Don't go too fast, haha. Someone says they like listening to rap when driving. Response: Rap fans are ignorant thugs who force their sorry excuse for music on upright (rock-loving?) citizens. Ouch. If people need to prove their rock credentials to post on the forums, I want no part of it. Especially if people decide to speak for me about what kind of music I am or am not interested in. End of lecture. For driving music, how about the entire Superfly album by Curtis Mayfield? I forget who wrote the liner notes. He points out that even if you're a middle-aged white accountant, as soon as the title track comes on your seat goes back, you start grooving, and you are baaaad.
Posted by coolhandgannon

And another thing Mr. Zilla, you are using a small sampling of people to base your opinions on re: why aren't people who love 50cent discussing in here (P.S. I hate all those rappers you suggested, that was the reason I suggested the ones I did). Those people you are talking about so feverishly - are HOPEFULLY in school during the day and learning about life vs. sitting on b.com like us pathetically hoping someone will back us up with our opinions of music. I for one thought it might be fun to hear what others like, perhaps learn some new bands (or old for that matter ) and just have fun conversation. I'm not sure what set you off. Maybe it was my joke about you guys being old, which was COMPLETELY a joke and if I offended you I apologize but loosen up a little. But either way, it's not my job to help you see the light but it's also not like me to sit back and watch someone be so closd minded, so I thought I'd share a little more insight. Much greatness to you. P.S.  my email is godzillis@gmail - so clearly.. we have SOMETHING in common. :)
Posted by JazzyJtotheILL

So let's not turn this forum into the Sox forum.
Posted by jesseyeric

And another thing Mr. Zilla, you are using a small sampling of people to base your opinions on re: why aren't people who love 50cent discussing in here (P.S. I hate all those rappers you suggested, that was the reason I suggested the ones I did). Those people you are talking about so feverishly - are HOPEFULLY in school during the day and learning about life vs. sitting on b.com like us pathetically hoping someone will back us up with our opinions of music. I for one thought it might be fun to hear what others like, perhaps learn some new bands (or old for that matter ) and just have fun conversation. I'm not sure what set you off. Maybe it was my joke about you guys being old, which was COMPLETELY a joke and if I offended you I apologize but loosen up a little. But either way, it's not my job to help you see the light but it's also not like me to sit back and watch someone be so closd minded, so I thought I'd share a little more insight. Much greatness to you. P.S.  my email is godzillis@gmail - so clearly.. we have SOMETHING in common. :)
Posted by JazzyJtotheILL

In Response to Re: Driving Music - What songs : Evidently my point was taken entirely out of context here. I just thought maybe you might want to start your own thread about the style of music you like. Comments like " not my job to help you see the light" baffle me.
Posted by ZILLAGOD

In Response to Re: Driving Music - What songs : It was said in fun Zilla. But perhaps that's a lesson we both need to learn. Tone in text. I took yours in a negative tone as well. But either way, what I like is what I like, and what you like is what you like. All is well
Posted by JazzyJtotheILL

OK Boys-let's not get too apologetic here, especially you Zilla. Your nuclear breath is in fact a breath of fresh air on these forums even if you are a Sawx fan. Personally, I think you are better suited for the Evil Empire. Back to driving music: White Room - Cream & Purple Haze - Hendrix
Posted by jesseyeric

In Response to Re: Driving Music - What songs : Never thought of "White Room" as a 'driving song' , more of a "lounging in the den , listening to the brilliance of Clapton song". This is the master at his peak.
Posted by ZILLAGOD

Living on a prayer. Walking on Sunshine. Taking care of business. Love Shack. One way out. American girl. 6 days on the road. Mississippi queen Sympathy for the devil.
Posted by celts55

radar love golden earring just trying to get this discussion back on subject
Posted by tgihal

Roadrunner Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
Posted by p-mike

Watch this and tell me you didn't going driving afterwards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgZSnAkQc4c
Posted by jesseyeric