Tag: 70s
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Assignment 19: Guitarists of the British Invasion
Name: David Location: Cohasset, MN Relationship to music: life-long listener, audiophile Industry: retired Now it is time to talk to my dad. One of the things I learned from him is to really appreciate music. Not just feel a beat or listen to the lyrics; but to really analyze a song, be in awe of… Read more
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Assignment 18: The story of Dad
Name: Matt Moore Location: Los Angeles, CA Relation to music: listener and dabbler Industry: Digital librarianship Introduction When I first learned of Kristen’s fantastic Five Song Project, I immediately started thinking what sort of theme I might choose if I were ever fortunate enough to contribute. At first it was difficult to narrow things down—that… Read more
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Song 79: Motors in her feet
[Photo provided by contributor] “Whizz Kid” by Mott the Hoople Marty E: I’ll never forget when my brother, Dave, brought this Mott the Hoople album, MOTT, home for me. I was wearing a weird pair of sunglasses, which is probably why he pointed at Ian Hunter on the cover and said, “That’s MOTT right there,… Read more
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Song 77: Demented Davy Crockett hitchhiking on Highway 2
[photo from contributor] “Caught In a Dream” by Alice Cooper Marty E: I don’t know who it was who gave me Alice Cooper’s Love It to Death album, but it sure was a weird album, I think, for anyone to hear – especially a little kid. I mean, “Ballad of Dwight Fry” and “Black Juju”… Read more
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Song 76: Hard rock for the children
[Photo provided by contributor] “Black Diamond” by KISS Marty E: One day, when I was, again, around 4-years-old, I was digging through my brother Dave’s drawer in my parents’ basement, and came across a picture of KISS in a magazine and was instantly and permanently fascinated. That was to be a very consequential day, in… Read more
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Song 44: The funkiest thing I had ever heard
“Pusherman” by Curtis Mayfield I could list a multitude of great songs that remind me of my dad, but this one stands out the most. It’s so good! As a child growing up in northern Minnesota, this was the funkiest thing I had ever heard, and it stands the test of time. Even though I… Read more
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Assignment 3: It is never too late to learn new things
Name: Kelley Baumgartner Place: Santa Monica, California Your relationship to music: Listener and casual guitar player Industry: Hair Colorist/Stylist in Santa Monica…@kelleybaumgartnerhair on Instagram When I met Kelley it was at a time when I was meeting 50 other people at a networking dinner. I have to say that Kelley stood out. She reminded me… Read more
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Assignment 2: The Rules of Karaoke
Name: Kevin Johnson Place: Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA Your relationship to music: karaoker Industry: IT Specialist, and sometime freelance writer/critic I first met our second contributor to Five Song Project in May of 2013 at book club. Kevin was invited to join our group by another book club member and friend. Our first meeting together… Read more
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Assignment 1: Escapism
[Hit It!” photo by Monica Orozco] Name: Monica Orozco, aka deMonica Place: El A Your relationship to music: It is my escape Industry: Photographer. You can find her on instagram and on the web at demonicaphoto I first met Monica at a Devo concert at the Hollywood Park Racetrack six or so years ago. Meeting… Read more
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