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| From | bob_hutton@standardlife.com |
| Subject | Re: Only over there (or here) |
| Date | Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:29:41 +0000 |
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Other US bands I've seen lauded on Audities which are not revered in the
UK:
1. Foghat (surely a contender for crappiest band name)
2. Chicago - OK they've had the odd UK hit, but nothing much. Last time I
was over for IPO I heard one of their early brass-driven singles (sounded
kinda like Dexy's Mignight Runners, really punchy brass section) and
decided to splash out on the Rhino 2CD best-of package. Bad choice, that
band sucks like an Electrolux!
3. Black Oak Arkansas
4. Blue Oyster Cult (Ok, DFTR was a hit over here)
And no, I cannot explain the Cliff Richard phenomenon either, although his
backing group, The Shadows, had some great cheesy, twangy instrumental
hits over here in the early 60's
B^)
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