tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34225552.post7923186654787975340..comments2023-10-10T12:42:06.572-04:00Comments on pod: PETE TOWNSHENDSean Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17948887847361064889noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34225552.post-22321924828847375262009-11-25T23:03:53.392-05:002009-11-25T23:03:53.392-05:00Isorski- Many thanks, sir.
This LP has been in m...Isorski- Many thanks, sir. <br /><br />This LP has been in my collection since it first came out. I had a friend who was a drop-dead Who fan that told me to get this record. I had Face Dances and Tommy at that time along with Live at Leeds on cassette. "Chinese Eyes" took some time to get into but it became my favorite Townshend solo record next to Empty Glass.<br /><br />I really like your blog as well. Them Crooked Vultures must have been a fantastic show.Sean Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948887847361064889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34225552.post-88979158816377703182009-11-25T22:25:54.655-05:002009-11-25T22:25:54.655-05:00I think this is Pete's last truly great album....I think this is Pete's last truly great album. White City was good and I have a soft spot for the broadway play-ness of Psychoderelict, but Chinese Eyes has his last true classics - Sea Refuses No River, Somebody Saved Me and Slit Skirts. I just love this album.<br /><br />Hey great blog, by the way. I am putting it on my blog roll. Thanks for posting mine as well - I just saw that!Isorskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484072540653411158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34225552.post-23437950993872883542009-11-23T11:13:08.997-05:002009-11-23T11:13:08.997-05:00Jeff Porcaro was only 16 when he was doing session...Jeff Porcaro was only 16 when he was doing sessions with Steely Dan. There's a really interesting interview with former Toto bassist, David Hungate, who first met Jeff at a Steely Dan session back in the early-mid 70s over on <a href="http://www.insidemusicast.com/musicasts/2006/12/8/david-hungate.html" rel="nofollow">Inside Musicast</a> where Hungate discusses those earlyt days with Jeff Porcaro if you're interested.<br /><br />I'm disappointed that they haven't yet interwied "SiPhi" but I'm glad I got to see Toto live once before they called it quits. Phillips drumming was a highlight of that show for me!Perplexiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971805688658949769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34225552.post-74624520268063068962009-11-22T00:22:18.110-05:002009-11-22T00:22:18.110-05:00Thank you, Joe. Pete is definitely deserving of th...Thank you, Joe. Pete is definitely deserving of the genius tag.Sean Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948887847361064889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34225552.post-23934650625590157422009-11-21T21:09:09.766-05:002009-11-21T21:09:09.766-05:00I absolutely love Pete Townshend and this is a won...I absolutely love Pete Townshend and this is a wonderfully insightful post, Sean.rockandrollguruhttp://rockandrollguru.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34225552.post-16578277082972325782009-11-20T20:06:57.947-05:002009-11-20T20:06:57.947-05:00I don't mind at all. I'll set up a link fo...I don't mind at all. I'll set up a link for your site here as well. <br /><br />Simon Phillips wears a few hats (not just "high-hats") and is exceptional in all roles.<br /><br />He wasn't even 20 when he played on Sin After Sin (Judas Priest) and sounded pro even at that tender age.Sean Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948887847361064889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34225552.post-68327489416856898032009-11-20T11:01:54.754-05:002009-11-20T11:01:54.754-05:00Simon Phillips is not only an exceptional drummer ...Simon Phillips is not only an exceptional drummer but he's a solid mixer and producer too. Most of the production on Toto's final album, <i>Falling in Between</i> was done by Phillips. I also like that Toto picked him to replace Jeff Porcaro. They knew that no one could ever truly replace Jeff so instead of getting a drummer who sounded like Jeff. They went in a completely different direction with Phillips. He was already established and already had a style all his own. That's quite a tribute and an honor to both Phillips talents and to Porcaro's memory.<br /><br />I also like Phillips work with the Downes/Payne incarnation of Asia and of course his work with the Who in the eighties was/is quite enjoyable.<br /><br />Great review of Townshend. BTW. But after your very comprehensive review of the Beatles albums you've kind of got me hooked! I hope you don't mind I linked to your blog on my <a href="http://perplexio76.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Review Revue</a> blog.Perplexiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971805688658949769noreply@blogger.com