I'm from NC and still live here. I used to crack on DC a lot - thus my little icon, but she has since become bored with the whole Washington lot.
I really missed the focus on that train - missed that train of thought. Ha! Not the first time...
The expression, "what the hell do I know - I'm from Arkansas?" was a line from a sitcom character. I don't remember details, but my Mom used to say it all the time. Maybe Dick Van Dyke playing a doctor???
This may strike you as unusual, but I was not into television. Like seeing the writing on the wall, I couldn't be bothered with it. So I seem to be 10 plus years behind when it comes to shows and music too. I actually watched "Alf" and had no idea it had been cancelled for 10 years...what I was seeing were reruns.
My Mom enjoyed television, and would tell me about things she watched. I'm sure the Dick Van Dyke Show" you refer to was in reruns when I actually watched any episodes.
I was usually off climbing trees, talking to God, or reading... not necessarily in that order. Yeah, I missed a lot of trains.
dp ~ To be honest, I'm not a Rod Stewart fan, but I gotta admit that of all the versions I've heard of this song, his is the one I like best.
Unfortunately, Tom Waits ruins his own song by singing it in that fake (Satchmo-wannabe) voice he's been using since his third album. If he had done it in his natural voice (gritty and gruff but not put-on), like he used while recording his first two albums, I'd probably like Tom's version best.
Yep, that's the one I remember, the clip my station ran in heavy rotation, the one that crossed over and became a hit during multiple day parts. "Downtown Train" was one of Rod's best vocal performances and he does a great job of selling the song in the compelling video. It always grabs me by the heart.
Hello Shady - hope the travel is going well. Yep, this is the version a lot of folks mention during the battle... including you. Just figured I'd play it and send it out to the Rod fans!
If Rod's version had been up against one of the ladies I would have still voted for one of them. Rod sounds like a blender full of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits. I still prefer Rod doing "Maggie May" and "Reason to Believe".
That downtown train isn't bad, but I'm more partial to a midnight train. The kind that likes going anywhere.
ReplyDeleteSurely you're not referring to "Midnight Train to Georgia"?
DeleteHa! R U serious, dp?
DeleteHe's yakking about taking a train "journey".
~ D-FensDogG
WTH do I know - I'm from Arkansas?!
DeleteReally? Arkansas?
DeleteFor some reason I thought you were from...
DC.
For the record though, I like your idea best. I'd much rather take a midnight train to Georgia than a train journey with Journey.
~ D-FensDogG
~D-FensDogG,
DeleteI'm from NC and still live here. I used to crack on DC a lot - thus my little icon, but she has since become bored with the whole Washington lot.
I really missed the focus on that train - missed that train of thought. Ha! Not the first time...
The expression, "what the hell do I know - I'm from Arkansas?" was a line from a sitcom character. I don't remember details, but my Mom used to say it all the time. Maybe Dick Van Dyke playing a doctor???
>>... missed that train of thought.
DeleteOh, yeah, I miss that train a lot myself. :-)
Ahh, thanks for the clarification, dp. I never saw that Dick Van Dyke show, and can't even remember the name, but I'm aware that it existed.
I remember the ORIGINAL 'Dick Van Dyke Show' pretty well though. Classic TV sitcom. There were some good shows back in the '60s and early '70s.
~ D-FensDogG
~D-FensDogG.
DeleteThis may strike you as unusual, but I was not into television. Like seeing the writing on the wall, I couldn't be bothered with it. So I seem to be 10 plus years behind when it comes to shows and music too. I actually watched "Alf" and had no idea it had been cancelled for 10 years...what I was seeing were reruns.
My Mom enjoyed television, and would tell me about things she watched. I'm sure the Dick Van Dyke Show" you refer to was in reruns when I actually watched any episodes.
I was usually off climbing trees, talking to God, or reading... not necessarily in that order. Yeah, I missed a lot of trains.
dp ~
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I'm not a Rod Stewart fan, but I gotta admit that of all the versions I've heard of this song, his is the one I like best.
Unfortunately, Tom Waits ruins his own song by singing it in that fake (Satchmo-wannabe) voice he's been using since his third album. If he had done it in his natural voice (gritty and gruff but not put-on), like he used while recording his first two albums, I'd probably like Tom's version best.
But Rod does this one well.
~ D-FensDogG
'Loyal American Underground'
Hello ~D-FensDogG.
DeleteThere are about three Rod Stewart songs I like, this being one of them. I agree, he does this one well.
I was hoping you might have a link for another Tom Waits' version than the one I used. I did find a second one but it was the same in sound.
>[" (Satchmo-wannabe) "] Good description!
Thanks,
~dp
Yep, that's the one I remember, the clip my station ran in heavy rotation, the one that crossed over and became a hit during multiple day parts. "Downtown Train" was one of Rod's best vocal performances and he does a great job of selling the song in the compelling video. It always grabs me by the heart.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Dixie!
Hello Shady - hope the travel is going well. Yep, this is the version a lot of folks mention during the battle... including you. Just figured I'd play it and send it out to the Rod fans!
DeleteYou are welcome - enjoy!
If Rod's version had been up against one of the ladies I would have still voted for one of them. Rod sounds like a blender full of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits. I still prefer Rod doing "Maggie May" and "Reason to Believe".
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Ha! Lee.
DeleteI'm going to have look for "Reason to Believe." I don't remember that one.
Will see you tomorrow for the Battle - yes, I am participating!
ReplyDeleteI'll be there!!
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