Postby Footy » 11 Jun 2018, 13:34
There was a time - before everyone wore ear/headphones - when on sunny days like today, people would play generic reggae or the Beach Boys loudly in their back yards. For me, though, it would be S&G or Paul Simon - music I, personally, find a great accompaniment to the warm sunshine.
Back in the 60s or early 70s, I can't imagine ever wasting the hours in the darkness late at night listening to the Beach Boys as I did to S&G.
Unfortunately, the Beach Boys never clicked for me and they remain a group that I actually dislike even having tried over the years to get them for fear of missing out. My loss, I'm sure. Of course, I acknowledge that Brian Wilson has been responsible for some truly great songs but my prejudice against his band prevents me from enjoying those in the way I perhaps should.
Paul Simon on the other hand, has always spoken to me in a way that I understand; from the lyrics of great love songs to the humour in the more lightweight stuff, always enjoying the tunes, the singing and the playing. I like the solo stuff a lot....the last one I bought was last year's effort and although I haven't listened to it for a few months, it'll be going in the car this afternoon thanks to this thread.
Grab your coat sweetheart....I've got a knife.