Your Ten Favorite.......Roxy Music Songs

Chrille · Post by **Chrille** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:34 pm

This is probably going to be the 'top ten'-thingamajig with the least participation. I do however recall a few people saying they like Ferry & co, so here goes!

In chronological order:
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If There Is Something
Pyjamarama (Viva! live version)
Strictly Confidential
In Every Dream Home A Heartache
Psalm
The Thrill Of It All
Bitter-Sweet
A Really Good Time
Both Ends Burning
True To Life

Had to, but hated leaving out...
Re-Make/Re-Model
The Bogus Man
Just Like You
Mother Of Pearl
Just Another High

Post by **BlueChair** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:37 pm

1. Love is a Drug
2. More than This

Done!

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:29 pm

Oh, I've always kinda liked Dance Away...

...got my hands in Anne O'Brien's knickers on account of that one

"I closed my eyes and wa**ed til dawwwnnnn"

arrrr.....the memories...

Chrille · Post by **Chrille** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:22 pm

This is what's so sad. People usually only know Roxy by the later (and imo not nearly as interesting) material.

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:52 pm

Virginia Plain was great.

This version by Chairman Mao always makes me laugh.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNBOknvbPL8

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:09 pm

Mother Of Pearl
The Thrill Of It All
Virginia Plain
Editions of You
In Every Dream Home a Heartache
Out Of the Blue
Streetlife
Nightingale
Sea Breezes
Praire Rose

Every household should have a copy of at least Stranded and Country Life and probably the first one too.

senior_service · Post by **senior_service** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:01 pm

BlueChair wrote:1. Love is a Drug
2. More than This

Done!

Great list! Those are my two favorites. I would add the rest of Avalon.

Mr. Average · Post by **Mr. Average** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 1:40 am

Never a fan, but I think Ferry's "I'm not in Love" is one of the greatest songs ever recorded. And I mean it. That song stops me in my tracks and literally rips my soul from the lower left quadrant (where it resides) and then it forces me to watch while it uses a dull pizza cutter to rip it to shreds before replacing it by song end, it tatters, and never the same.

I love this song.

Back to Roxy. Pardon the interruption. Confession.

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:47 am

Ferry's "I'm not in Love" is one of the greatest songs ever recorded

Not familiar with this song at all. What album is this on Mr A?

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:06 pm

Totally stunned that the Original Roxy line-up does not have more of a following. The first two albums with Brian Eno involved and the third that still has his sense of adventure are essential.
With the passionate following early Bowie has here I would have thought that a whole band that liked to dress up and look like prats would have been unmissable!

Don't be decieved by the later crooner Ferry! His career has almost followed a Rod Stewart trajectory.

Having said that let me lead off with a great late period selection;
Over You
2 H.B
Re-Make/Re-Model
Do The Strand
Editions Of You
The Bogus Man
Street Life
Amazona
Mother Of Pearl
Virginia Plain

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:19 am

'Over You' was good. Yep...liked that one.

Chrille · Post by **Chrille** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:16 am

For Your Pleasure is my favourite, followed by Country Life, Stranded, Roxy Music, Avalon and then Siren. Got Manifesto, 'tis decent. Havn't even bothered getting Flesh & Blood. Should I?

Regarding Ferry on his own, I like him alot too. Boys & Girls and Bete Noire are very enjoyable listens. Mamouna seemed dull to me at first, but after several listens it's really grown on me. Frantic has some great songs. Havn't listened much to any of Ferry's albums besides these.

Just read on Ferry's website he's releasing a new album in march. Perhaps his recent touring with Manzanera, Mackay & Thompson has inspired him to put out something great again?

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:26 am

Flesh and Blood its actually pretty good, the title track is ace and its got "Over You" and "Oh Yeah".
But you must get "Another Time Another Place" Ferrys second solo album - fantastic from start to finish, all cover versions and all brilliant. "Lets Stick Together" is also fantastic then I would go for the first one "These Foolish Things" then "In Your Mind" then "The Bride Stripped Bare". All first class , wonderful records.

Chrille · Post by **Chrille** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:30 am

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll get one of his "cover"-albums next. Heh, I'm beginning to think you've heard every song I included on your CD Circle discs. If you havn't received them yet I don't think you will. It shouldn't take, what, three weeks?, to deliver something like this!

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:33 am

Chrille - yeah bit of a bummer, they havent shown up, but Ive had stuff get lost in the mail before and turn up months later, so who knows?

Chrille · Post by **Chrille** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:39 am

The last one I sent was to El Vez and I don't know if he ever got it either. If you want, I can send you a digital version (mp3), if you'd want it!

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:41 am

Sure , I'll send you my email.