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| From | "John L. Micek" <jlmicek@mindspring.com> |
| Subject | Re: Lists... |
| Date | Fri, 15 Aug 2003 09:28:14 -0400 |
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Ahhh ... more lists.
Top Power Pop Single: I'm going to go with Big Star's "13," for this one. I
don't think I've ever heard a more achingly beautiful song in my life. In
just a few words Chilton exactly nails all the awkwardness of young
adulthood. After all, how better to explain a crush than, "If it's so then
let me know/If it's no, then I can go/I won't make you ...." Then, that
soft, "oooh-ooh-oooh" at the end of the line. Beautiful guitar work --
especially on the live at WLIR record. Perfect.
Favorite Power Pop Record: Stands For deciBels, dB's.
In a perfect universe, every song on this record would have been a hit
single, and Holsapple/Stamey would have gone on to become platinum-selling
bazillionaires. This record is also home to two of the most finely crafted
singles of all time: "Judy," and "Big Brown Eyes."
John Micek.
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