millbank Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Noted discussion about Mothers of Invention, Frank Zappa in shout box. Recalled how while performing at a Switzerland Casino a fan shot a flare which resulted in a fire that burned down the Casino and the Mothers equipment along with it. The group Deep Purple watched the fired from their hotel room, seeing the smoke from it spread across Lake Geneva. Band song writer it is said awoke from a dream a few days later, thing of the fire and the smoke on the water, hence the title "Smoke on the Water" Another well know song few would not be aware of but on subject is Carly Simon's You're So Vain, the subject matter said to be Warren Beatty, We often hear many wonderful songs but often are not aware of why the written , their inspiration. It may be interesting for those being aware of some interesting origins/inspirations of popular songs to share them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 My favorite Jane's Addiction song is "Then She Did." Perry Farrell's girlfriend, Xiola Blue, died of a heroin overdose. He wrote this song about her. In the song, he asks her to say hello to his mother, who committed suicide when Perry was a child. It's a powerful song ... and it's purely magical to see them perform it live. This is them performing it exactly one week before I saw them for the first of seven times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago Sitting cross leg on the floor Thinking I can't do more It's 25 or 6 to 4 Though often thought as a drug song, actually had a different inspiration. The composer was up all night writing music for the next album. He was sitting on the floor and it was 3:34 or maybe 3:35 in the morning (25 or 25 minutes to 4:00) trying to come up with something. Then it hit him. A song about trying to write a song at 25 or perhaps 26 minutes til 4 while sitting cross leg on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Punk rock group NOFX, always a fun/party scene band. Fat Mike NOFX lead singer drops this on us, very sad song about losing his parents. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsXEa61iD9A Edited January 7, 2014 by Ryan L Billz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 At 7 minutes and 21 seconds, I wonder what the inspiration was to write the song "McArthur's Park". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) At 7 minutes and 21 seconds, I wonder what the inspiration was to write the song "McArthur's Park". Song was written by jimmy Webb the inspiration breakup with Susan Horton This may be interesting as many would more associate song with Richard harris Edited January 7, 2014 by millbank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago Sitting cross leg on the floor Thinking I can't do more It's 25 or 6 to 4 Though often thought as a drug song, actually had a different inspiration. The composer was up all night writing music for the next album. He was sitting on the floor and it was 3:34 or maybe 3:35 in the morning (25 or 25 minutes to 4:00) trying to come up with something. Then it hit him. A song about trying to write a song at 25 or perhaps 26 minutes til 4 while sitting cross leg on the floor. Cool. I always thought someone walked into a room and asked their friend how badly the Cubs were losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago Sitting cross leg on the floor Thinking I can't do more It's 25 or 6 to 4 Though often thought as a drug song, actually had a different inspiration. The composer was up all night writing music for the next album. He was sitting on the floor and it was 3:34 or maybe 3:35 in the morning (25 or 25 minutes to 4:00) trying to come up with something. Then it hit him. A song about trying to write a song at 25 or perhaps 26 minutes til 4 while sitting cross leg on the floor. While we are all on the topic of blizzards. Wow... This guy had the same thing, except it was a dream about a "magic horse" that got lost in a Nebraskan blizzard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl4Y4FWWkn0 jboyst... Shield your ears! Edited January 8, 2014 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just a little more on Jimmy Webb and Susan Horton. ( i had wondered who is she) Turns the two had early relationship, one where, Webb much more interested than Horton. The relationship resulted not only in MacArthur Park, but song the "Worst Thing That Could Happen " by Brooklyn Bridge. Song came about after Webb hearing Horton had Married. Other songs as result of desired relationship were... By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Where's the Playground, Suzie," "Didn't We" Los Angeles Times article about the two kind of interesting .....http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jul/20/entertainment/la-et-ms-suzy-ronstadt-20130720 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I remembered every one but "Worst thing that could happen". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) I remembered every one but "Worst thing that could happen". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRDRX4Gyq6I , this Webb was very much attracted but love was unrequited Edited January 8, 2014 by millbank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I DO remember now that I have heard the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago Sitting cross leg on the floor Thinking I can't do more It's 25 or 6 to 4 Though often thought as a drug song, actually had a different inspiration. The composer was up all night writing music for the next album. He was sitting on the floor and it was 3:34 or maybe 3:35 in the morning (25 or 25 minutes to 4:00) trying to come up with something. Then it hit him. A song about trying to write a song at 25 or perhaps 26 minutes til 4 while sitting cross leg on the floor. I don't buy it. "Waiting for the break of day Searching for something to say Flashing lights against the sky" Sounds like an acid trip to me and from the straight dope- Consider this line.. “Should I try to do some more 25 or 6 to 4?” Read it as “Should I try to drop some more acid?” Here is my proof: In the movie Captain Newman, MD (1963), Gregory Peck injects a patient with a drug, and there is close up of the bottle. The label says "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, 25 or 6 to 4" I have seen this scene at least three times. Edited January 8, 2014 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I don't buy it. "Waiting for the break of day Searching for something to say Flashing lights against the sky" Sounds like an acid trip to me and from the straight dope- Consider this line.. “Should I try to do some more 25 or 6 to 4?” Read it as “Should I try to drop some more acid?” Here is my proof: In the movie Captain Newman, MD (1963), Gregory Peck injects a patient with a drug, and there is close up of the bottle. The label says "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, 25 or 6 to 4" I have seen this scene at least three times. LoL... I like Crayonz' and the Cubs losing 25 or 6 to 4! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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