Now here’s a thing...
I see Nu-ILX is down, so I think “I know, I’ll start a thread here saying ”Welcome back my friends....“
And the browser ‘suggests’ this whole title as a ‘downarrow to accept’ option default.
Um, am I so predictable?
Yeah what just happened, nuILX is not responding?
damn i was just about to start a thread about how ugly the singer of the smithereens was.
C/D: soul patches
b-b-but he stood just like Bill Wyman!
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The problem isn’t with the ILX server, it’s with the people who host it. PaperThinWalls.com is down as well. :(
jesus christ! they were an ugly band.
almost Barenaked Ladies ugly
that guy and his daughter sat next to me on a plane once and he was borderline obese. still had the soul patch and the beret. nice guy, though.
I can’t remember a single Smithereens song, yet I remember seeing/hearing them constantly.
house that we used to live in
i might be thinking of a different band. the smithereens had that big single with the creepy bass intro right?
all of their songs sort of sounded the same
there was another big hit single that i can’t remember the name of...
“Blood and Roses”? That was them, wasn’t it?
Never heard the smithereens
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“Behind the Wall of Sleep” was one I liked. Just that one, though.
xpost!
Wow, I really miss this username.
“Only a memory” — that’s it!
Where would we be without xpost?
All submitting messages saying “Cujo was a dog”!
xpost once more with feeling!
its nice to have this little backup board isnt it? also im so glad i dont look like that smithereens guy. i think he had really bad teeth too.
The beret dude sat next to me on a plane from NY to Chicago and we were both seated (uncomfortably) next to the john. I was reading Harvest Home and he asked me how the Widow Fortune was doing. I never loved that band, but I got enough respect for a dude who knows who the Widow Fortune is and fears her.
I do not remember his teeth. This happened like 3+ years ago.
Cujo was a dog?
Dear Smithereens,
I have just played back all the songs listed on this thread, and they all seem to be the same song, slightly rewritten. Thank you for sinking into obscurity.
-j.
b-b-but he stood just like Bill Wyman!
No, it was the girl who stood just like Bill Wyman.
Um. Played them back from memory, in my head, not from my vast Smithereens collection, btw.
xpost.
One of the people in that band is a GIRL? Talk about homely.
She’s the one with the soul patch.
One of the people in that band is a GIRL?
No, girl in the lyrics of “Behind the Wall of Sleep,” bro. Looked like Jeannie Shrimpton and played bass, standing like Bill Wyman.
THEY ARE THE BAND THAT HAD THE CREEPY BASS INTRO BIG HIT SINGLE RIGHT?!?!
they are the back in the news though. cuz they just released a beatles album. i kinda always wanted to like them more than i did. i have a cool 7-inch box-set of one of their albums. it’s neat looking.
yeah, blood & roses has the bass intro. i think.
he looks pretty huge here:
didn’t he run for congress or something too?
thanks scott :-D i bet they are big in whatever big city they are from.
I told you he was borderline obese, didn’t I?
PS I am not a bro, bro.
they are from jersey.
and really, they did just put out a note for note replication of meet the beatles.
The best part about sitting next to him on the plane was how he asked me, “You look like someone who’s into music. Are you into music?” I was like, “Uh, yeah” and didn’t elaborate. And he kept goading me into asking him whether he was in a band and IF SO which one. I did not indulge him. Instead I figured it out by looking at his “to-do” list, which included, “Promote Smithereens show” and then realized he was soul patch dude.
And that is all I have to say about this.
hey this new rjd2 album is pretty cool!
Sorry I thought you were a bro, Armando!
Armando is not a bro!
our little baby is all blowed up
I can’t believe no one has mentioned “A Girl Like You” yet. The lyrics are based on the script to Say Anything!
There weren’t any girls in the band, but boy, that one guy singing back-up on “A Girl Like You” sounded like one.
oh yah i remember that song.
a girl like yoooooooou da da da da da da da da da da da DERN da da da
okay, i gotta admit i’ve already gotten used to nu-ilx’s speediness. snadbox is now noticeably slooooooow.
snadbox? sandbox!
snadbocks for presidetn!
smitheereens soul patch dude was music teacher at my kids school a couple years ago — he gave away guitar pix w/his likeness on em
I like gay sects
“Um, I don’t know, he just followed me home.”
I’ve decided to resume/continue the House Concert concept on a more or less regular basis, doing shows primarily on weekends when it’s much easier for working folks to promote these intimate concerts in their own homes. Weeknights just don’t seem to work as well as weekends for a concert as everyone’s got to get up early the next morning to go to work! I find that after being part of a Living Room Concert experience, most music lovers tend to prefer these sort of personalized shows, and in fact, actually enjoy them more than most concerts they attend that are held within the strict and often “uptight” confines of the “typical” nightclub or concert venue...These shows are loose, and fun, and very memorable...especially for ME!
I do solo acoustic concerts that last nearly three hours and they are “request only” sets. The audience calls out the songs and I do my best to entertain them... I am honored and grateful to have become close friends with most of the good people who have sponsored these concerts, and these warm friendships have brought great joy into my life.
Testimonials
Knoxville, Tennessee I think the most powerful thing about the living room venue, was the bravery Pat displayed in shedding the elevated stage, wall of blinding lights (if you have ever been on stage, the lights create a glare that usually renders the audience invisible), and security of immense sound systems and a backing band. Alone with an acoustic guitar surrounded by couches and chairs, Pat had nothing to suport him except his considerable talent. When his sets came to an end, he was instantly accessible and just another aging adult comparing stories about family life and dealing with an evolving pop culture. I seriously doubt many accomplished performers have the self-assurance to deal with people on that kind of level.—Chuck Thomas
Neptune, New Jersey When my wife Linda and I bought and moved into our new home a few months ago, our imaginations did not allow us to fully envision what actually occurred here last Saturday night. We always knew we wanted to do something special; something out of the ordinary for our “housewarming” party. We knew any housewarming had to include three basic things: our closest friends, great music, and good food. Our learning about Pat`s “Living Room Tour” happened to coincide with the planning of this party. We felt that hosting one of these shows might be just the thing to do to really warm our house and sort of give a “present” to our friends that they would never forget. Well, as it turned out, we were all treated to an experience that surpassed our expectations. When Pat broke into “Only A Memory” to start things off, we knew we were in the midst of something very special. Everyone in the room sang the chorus with Pat. It almost sounded “hymn-like.” It was great. Now we have always been big fans of The Smithereens; particularly of Pat`s writing and the group’s pure rock `n roll sound and obvious influences. Hearing Pat sing and play these songs on his acoustic in their barest and most honest form however, took them to another level. Out of the many highlights, that included our friend Joe playing guitar along with Pat on (a very bluesy) “The Blues Before and After,” “Blood and Roses,” and “A Girl Like You;” one particular moment stood out above the rest. We anticipate hosting Pat again sometime along the way. We hope he continues his “Living Room” tour for years to come. We thank you Pat, our friend.—Linda and Ralph
Knoxville, Tennessee The thing I thought was really cool is the instant transformation he would undergo the moment he opened his mouth and sang. Perhaps this happened only in my head, or perhaps it is a blend of reality and my head, but I was amazed by how his voice shifted into “smithereens mode.” If your eyes would have been closed, you would have thought it was 2 different people. Way cool. He has cultivated a vocal style that is his own and he has control of it (even with a cold, for crying out loud). He brought back some cool memories for me and I had no idea I knew 75% of their stuff just from KROQ airplay! Sheet bruda, dat was coo.—Scott Spaid
Austin, Texas Hey Pat. I have been meaning to drop you a line and tell you how great your show was at the Cactus Cafe in Austin a few weeks ago. You have one of the most unique voices in music and your songs are timeless. Thanks for coming down.—Todd
Knoxville, Tennessee Hey, Pat. Just wanted to pass along one more “thank you” for the show last night. Everyone’s coming into my office this morning saying things like, “Man that was so cool — that was so awesome!” And those who didn’t make it are kicking themselves for missing such a unique and rewarding experience. You played your guts out, and all of us could tell. I even got a little choked up during “She’s Got a Way” thinking about my own daughter. The whole evening is series of fond memories. I jammed with a Smithereen. It doesn’t get any cooler than that. Take care and God bless,—David Jacobs
Will it be hard to get that white marker off without ruining the finish?
The thing I thought was really cool is the instant transformation he would undergo the moment he opened his mouth and sang. Perhaps this happened only in my head, or perhaps it is a blend of reality and my head, but I was amazed by how his voice shifted into “smithereens mode.”
or perhaps it is a blend of reality and my head
reality and my head
my head
head
i have results. Wow potato chips/ Shit my pants
[ Edim7 = xx2323 ; Gdim7 = xx5656 ; Capo 1 ]
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends
We’re so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside
There behind a glass stands a real blade of grass
Be careful as you pass, move along, move along
/ G7—-—/ / GGsus4 GGsus4 GGsus4 GGsus4 /
/ GGsus4 GGsus4 GC G /
Come inside, the show’s about to start
Guaranteed to blow your head apart
Rest assured you’ll get your money’s worth
The greatest show in Heaven, Hell or Earth
You’ve got to see the show, it’s a dynamo
You’ve got to see the show, it’s rock and roll, oh
/ G C D G / / A Asus4 A—/ A Asus4 A7—/
/ Dsus4D Dsus4 Csus4C Csus4 / /
Right before your eyes see the laughter from the skies
And he laughs until he cries, then he dies, then he dies
Come inside, the show’s about to start
Guaranteed to blow your head apart
You’ve got to see the show, it’s a dynamo
You’ve got to see the show, it’s rock and roll, oh
Soon the Gypsy Queen in a glaze of vaseline
Will perform on guillotine, what a scene, what a scene
Next upon the stand will you please extend a hand
To Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Dixieland, Dixieland
Roll up, roll up, roll up
See the show
/ A—G—A7—/ D F C G /
Performing on a stool we’ve a sight to make you drool
Seven virgins and a mule, keep it cool, keep it cool
We would like it to be known the exhibits that were shown
Were exclusively our own, all our own, all our own
Come and see the show, come and see the show
Come and see the show
See the show
/ FD G FD G / FD Eb—- /
/ Edim7—-—Gdim7—-—Edim7—-—/
/ GD GD GD GD GD GD G—/
John is lying about not having a vast Smithereens collection, btw.
True story!
Both of you can eat my ass.
I prefer to think of it as a vast Smithereens “investment”, dudez.
John also has a prodigious Four Non-Blondes collection.
so much hate for a bunch of ugly dudes with bad hair who managed to rock some serious neo-60s NJ power-pop into the charts at a time you’d think nobody would care. I’m giving them some props, in case any of them show up here.
“Only A Memory” is great! If I wrote that song, I’d probably rewrite it 500 times too!
I should almost forward this thread to a couple of hyperfans I know.