# Your Hit Parade, or, What Are You Listening To? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 30, 2002, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518 "2002-07-30T12:47:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![plnnr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@plnnr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plnnr)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/1 "2002-07-30T12:47:36Z")
Summertime, and the listening is easy. Nothing to heavy or involved - it is way too hot to have to concentrate. Here’s what I’ve been listening to: Dynamic Duo - Wes Montgomery/Jimmy Smith Getz for Lovers - Stan Getz Anita Baker - Rapture George Frederik Handel - Water Music Southbound - Doc Watson How 'bout you? What’s playing? ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/2 "2002-07-30T13:01:04Z")
That big wet kiss of an article on the cover of last Sunday’s NY Times Arts & Entertainment section has got **Dylan** in my head (Saturday tickets for the Newport Folk Festival are sold out, #&#%$#%!!), so right now it’s his 1992 retro folkie album, _Good as I Been to You_. The kitchen stereo upstairs has a collection of **Mozart** ’s wind quintets still in it from when I was washing dishes last night. Clarinet, oboe, and horn. Performed by Collegium Aureum for Harmonia Mundi. The big stereo in the living room has **Ernst Krenek** ’s Symphony No. 2, op. 12; Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, under the baton of Lothar Zagrosek. Also lying out are _Heart’s Desire_, the 1990 album from the **Henry Kaiser Band** , an eclectic-guitar-rock outfit from northern California. And _Soul Meeting_, a bunch of 1960 sessions put together by tenor saxophone honker **King Curtis** to prove he had jazz chops, too, accompanied by an all-star group of Nat Adderley on cornet, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and some guy on the drums. ---
**Author:** ![widdershins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f0a364/32.png) [@widdershins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/widdershins)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/3 "2002-07-30T13:23:56Z")
Current Favorites: Wilco - _Being There_ Funkadelic - _The Original Cosmic Funk Crew_ Antonio Carlos Jobim - _Tide_ The Saw Doctors - _Villians?_ The Kinks - _Arthur_ Rahsaan Roland Kirk - _Roland Kirk’s Finest Hour_ Skip Spence - _Oar_ and a mix CD a friend made with lots of Os Mutantes on it. ---
**Author:** ![Crusoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/49beb7/32.png) [@Crusoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crusoe)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/4 "2002-07-30T13:29:41Z")
A lot of Royksopp, Air, Ladytron and Soulwax. ---
**Author:** ![plnnr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@plnnr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plnnr)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/5 "2002-07-30T13:30:29Z")
Try as I might, I can’t seem to get excited about Dylan anymore. The man is just too much of a chameleon. I don’t believe I’ve consistently listened to anything he’s done since Blood on the Tracks (which I’ve listened to over and over and over again. Good music to go along with the collapse of your marriage. I’ve got “Idiot Wind” down pat.) I’ve been listening to an oboe concerto by Mozart as well. Anything that is light and not too taxing. I’ve seen quite a few references to Henry Kaiser Band - I wonder if he’s related to Henry J. Kaiser of The Henry J. Kaiser Coliseum (which I think is located in Oakland) and Kaiser aluminum fame? Sort of a incredibly rich kid gone bad? I’m not familiar with King Curtis, but I recognize Nat Adderley and Paul Chambers (who, IIRC, played with Brubeck?). ---
**Author:** ![plnnr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@plnnr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plnnr)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/6 "2002-07-30T13:32:44Z")
And if, by some miracle of regenerative urology, I ever have a son I’m going to name him LOTHAR. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/7 "2002-07-30T13:40:47Z")
**Crystal Planet** Joe Satriani **Purpendicular** Deep Purple **Roll the Bones** Rush ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/8 "2002-07-30T13:56:46Z")
**plnnr** : I LIKE the “chameleon” thing. Remember how freaked out everyone got in 1964 when he jerked away from protest songs and got all poetical and introspective on _Another Side of Bob Dylan_? And then went electric on _Bringing it all Back Home_ and _Highway 61 Revisited_? And then went rootsy on _John Wesley Harding_? And then did a _country_-by-God album in 1968, of all years? The two solo acoustic folk/blues albums Bob did in the early '90s…_Good as I Been to You_ and _World Gone Wrong_…get lots of play in my house; he’s in fine voice, the song choices are great, and he proves to be an unexpectedly talented acoustic guitarist. I have a couple of favorites on _Time Out of Mind_, too, but _Love and Theft_ didn’t do much for me. I can’t figure out how it got all those critical stroke-jobs. I don’t know much about Kaiser’s background, but I’d heard fine things about his guitar-playing, and I had to buy this disc when I saw the set selections…“Dark Star,” “Are You Experienced,” “King Harvest (Has Surely Come),” Capt. Beefheart’s “Flavor Bud Living,” Stockhausen’s “Nr. 2 Klavierstuck III,” Burt Bacharach’s “Anyone Who Had a Heart,” and the theme from the _Andy Griffith Show_. King Curtis was better known as a pop/rock n’ roll saxophonist than as a jazz guy; he did most of the tenor work on The Coasters’ hits from the 1950s. Nat Adderley was Cannonball Adderley’s less famous brother. Chambers was one of the top bassists of the 50s/60s, did a lot of work with Miles Davis and other first-rate combo leaders. And yeah, I thought the same thing as I was typing “Lothar Zagrosek.” ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/9 "2002-07-30T14:59:38Z")
I’m currently listening to a collection of George M. Cohan tunes, “Give my Regards to Broadway”, “Over There”, “Yankee Doodle Boy”, “Mary’s a Grand Old Name”, etc etc. When done, I’ll likely pop in some Marvin Gaye. ---
**Author:** ![lawoot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@lawoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lawoot)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/10 "2002-07-30T16:07:05Z")
Currently in my CD player: _The Bestiary of Flanders & Swann_ _Twin Sons of Different Mothers_, Dan Fogelberg & Tim Weisberg _The Best of the Little River Band_ _Pretzel Logic_, Steely Dan _Animals_, Pink Floyd ---
**Author:** ![DougAB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47c2d/32.png) [@DougAB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DougAB)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/11 "2002-07-30T16:32:21Z")
Ahhh, Pink Floyd. Dark Side of the Moon is 42-0 in title bouts and remains undisputed champion of the CD Player, Led Zeppelin BBC Sessions is coming up fast, and Revolver is always a contender. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/12 "2002-07-30T16:51:40Z")
Well, since you asked: _The Charles Mingus Anthology_ (Rhino) Especially “Myself When I Am Real” and “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat.” _“Not Just Another Pretty Bass”_ Jim Ferguson. Pretty surprising collection of straightahead vocals and some good bass playing from a guy better known as Reba McIntyre’s bass player. _Tangence_ J.J. Johnson and the Robert Farnon Orchestra (Verve/Gitanes) One of the last things J.J. did, god rest him. Still swinging and great. _Ralph Vaughan Williams_ The London Philharmonic Orchestra. (Musical Heritage Society) Too lush and beautiful for words. _Mahler 10th Symphony_ Radio Sinfonie Orchestra Frankfurt. (Denon) Heartbreakingly gorgeous. _The Real Thing_ Taj Mahal. Back out after 30 years. Taj, a rhythm section and 5 tubas. VERY recommended. You didn’t think you were going to get away without any tuba, did you? your humble TubaDiva ---
**Author:** ![interface2x](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c0e974/32.png) [@interface2x](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/interface2x)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/13 "2002-07-30T17:08:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Crusoe \* > \*\*A lot of Royksopp, Air, Ladytron and Soulwax. \*\* How would you describe Ladytron? I’ve heard some clips but I can’t decide if I should take the plunge. Oh, and in keeping with the thread, I’m not listening to anything right now, but **Color Theory** ’s _Here in My Heart_ is stuck in my head. ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2002, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/14 "2002-07-30T18:54:12Z")
Dire Straits’ “On Every Street” Dave Edmunds’ “I Hear You Rocking” Bruce Springsteen’s “Tunnel of Love” Van Halen II The Flaming Groovies’ “Shake Some Action” ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2002, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/15 "2002-07-31T02:35:59Z")
Songs I’m currently listening to obsessively: Elliot Smith- Needle in the Hay Cool For August- Hey You (well, the whole “grand world” cd, really) Fastball- Slow Drag Nullset- Smokewood Howie Day- Sorry, so Sorry And not quite as obsessively: Face to Face- God is a Man (the devil you know) Caviar- Sugerless Sugar Cult- Bouncing off the Walls Low- Half light ---
**Author:** ![WSLer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a6a055/32.png) [@WSLer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WSLer)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2002, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/16 "2002-07-31T02:52:47Z")
Not entire CD’s but selected cuts from various CD’s, which by the way, is the prime purpose behind the invention of the CD. Sheryl Crow– **Soak Up The Sun** Jimmy Eat World– **The Middle** Mick Jagger– **God Gave Me Everything** Vanessa Carleton— **1000 Miles** Van Halen– **Don’t Tell Me What Love Can Do** AC/DC-- **Hells Bells** AC/DC– **You Shook Me All Night Long** Gordon Lightfoot– **Carefree Highway** Gordon Lightfoot– **Sundown** Gordon Lightfoot– **The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald** Fastball– **The Real Me** Pete Townshend– **Pinball Wizard** Pete Townshend– **Bargain** Pete Townshend– **Behind Blue Eyes** Pete Townshend– **You Better You Bet** Pete Townshend– **Love Reign O’er Me** ---
**Author:** ![Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/angel_of_the_lord/32/2949_2.png) [@Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_of_the_Lord)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2002, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/17 "2002-07-31T03:22:12Z")
The _Road to Perdition_ soundtrack. Both of Vast’s albums. **Reveal** and **Document** by R.E.M. **Recipe for Hate** by Bad Religion. The _Buffy_ musical episode. The _O Brother, Where Art Thou?_ soundtrack. **Hope is Important** by Idlewild. ---
**Author:** ![Spit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/76d3ee/32.png) [@Spit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spit)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2002, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/18 "2002-07-31T05:35:34Z")
I love these threads…I always wonder if anyone is padding their songs to make themselves seem more interesting 😃 I’ve been on a mid-90’s kick lately. Some highlights from my mix CD in the car are: **Better Than Ezra Seven Mary Three Hole Heather Nova Chalk Farm Patti Rothberg Gin Blossoms Pucker** Nothing too taxing on the 'ol brain…Just decent tunes to wake me up on the way to work. ---
**Author:** ![I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2002, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/19 "2002-07-31T06:05:42Z")
I’ve liked Steely Dan since about 2000; since then i’ve been listening to random albums, the latest being Pretzel Logic, (too bad about Jim Gordon and Jeff Porcaro, google those for more info.) and Katy Lied. I discovered Bill Withers the other week, I like maybe three-five of his songs…I’ve got a Dave Brubeck disc based on the contraversial Jazz documentary, fine quartet he had…and what else have I been listening to lately…Guess Who hits, various country discs, including the Wilkinsons, who hit it big in '98 and then were hosed into virtual non-existance by various actions including the shutting down of their record label…hope they come back with a bang…Well, that’s what I’ve been listening to lately. ---
**Author:** ![Bad\_Hat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f0a364/32.png) [@Bad\_Hat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_Hat)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2002, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518/20 "2002-07-31T06:13:31Z")
Bunch of stuff by **Interpol** Do you miss joy division but find most of the “post JD crowd” to be too melodramatic and gothy? have i got a band for you…(holy hell this guys are good) **Flaming Lips** - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (Wayne Coyne is god) **Wilco** - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Being There, Mermaid avenues 1 and 2, and Summerteeth (in prepartation for the shows here this weekend) **Songs: Ohia** - Axxes and Ace, and a bunch of other random tracks… And some **Stevie Wonder** tracks too… i love summer [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hit-parade-or-what-are-you-listening-to/121518.md?page=2)