--- In audities@yahoogroups.com, "Stewart Mason" <craigtorso@...> > 
As one of the remaining old-timers, I agree that the list is not what 
> it was circa 1997, but the power pop scene itself is not what it 
was 
> in 1997, and the more inclusive musical focus of Audities' mature 
> years, where artists like Nicole Atkins who have little superficial 
> connection to the Raspberries and Big Star can be fruitfully 
> discussed, is its own very cool thing.  (Heck, way back in the day, 
> there was a jazz thread that lasted a good week and a half that was 
> one of the more enlightening tangents this list has ever had!) I 
too 
> would like to see that continue.
> 


I think I'm in the old timers club too. I agree, that was the golden 
era for the power pop music scene and the list in some ways. But, I 
agree things keep moving and changing. For some this list is dead and 
I respect that. I hope to see it continue and evolve. 

Yeah, sometimes the discussions have been very away from Badfinger 
type music but very engrossing and helpful even. A lot of great music 
minds here. Some who don't chime in nearly enough for my selfish 
needs. 
I remember long ago bringing up a question related to classic songs 
for my in-laws anniversary. I was making a tape and looking for the 
standard versions of "their songs". Many contributed and gave me 
opinions on what standard to go with, including cranky Uncle Bob. 

:)