Band-Off: Pink Floyd vs Steely Dan - Page 5

BushyTheBeaver · 11-23-2011, 10:26 PM

[QUOTE=cr726;4248900]I wanted to show Steely Dan is not even on the radar.[/QUOTE]

Proves nothing. Most people don't know who John Prine is. And even fewer Townes Van Zandt is. Doesn't make them lesser songwriters.

southparkcpa · 11-24-2011, 07:38 AM

[QUOTE=BushyTheBeaver;4249107]Proves nothing. Most people don't know who John Prine is. And even fewer Townes Van Zandt is. Doesn't them lesser songwriters.[/QUOTE]

Townes Van Zandt is one of those legends that if you follow music closely, you recognize his genius.

Check mout Lyle and many songwriters paying tribute to Townes.

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The Hit Stick · 11-24-2011, 02:26 PM

[QUOTE=cr726;4247479]Number Artist Sales
1 The Beatles 106,530,000
2 Garth Brooks 92,000,000
3 Led Zeppelin 83,620,000
4 Elvis Presley 77,280,000
5 Eagles 65,000,000
6 Billy Joel. 63,250,000
7 Barbra Streisand 62,750,000
8 Elton John 61,620,000
9 Aerosmith 54,370,000
10 Pink Floyd 52,600,000[/QUOTE]

I don't think this was a good way of making whatever your point was, but that Led Zeppelin number is astounding given the relatively compact size of their catalogue and the generally hard edge of their music (for the time period).

BushyTheBeaver · 11-25-2011, 06:41 PM

[QUOTE=southparkcpa;4249239]Townes Van Zandt is one of those legends that if you follow music closely, you recognize his genius.

Check mout Lyle and many songwriters paying tribute to Townes.

[url]

HessStation · 11-25-2011, 10:19 PM

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JetPotato · 11-27-2011, 07:30 PM

I heard if you time the start of the Wizard of Oz with a Steely Dan album, Glenda sends Dorothy and Toto home in the first scene, just to end things quicker.

Warfish · 11-27-2011, 07:54 PM

You know, truth is, to each their own when it comes to subjective stuff like music, writing and the arts. Everyone sees and hears things differently, and that's ok.

Enlightnement comes when you realize you don't need a single other person on earth to like what you do for it to still be great.

Although 100 million in record sales don't hurt tho.;)

JStokes · 11-27-2011, 07:57 PM

[QUOTE=Warfish;4254086]You know, truth is, to each their own when it comes to subjective stuff like music, writing and the arts. Everyone sees and hears things differently, and that's ok.

Enlightnement comes when you realize you don't need a single other person on earth to like what you do for it to still be great.

Although 100 million in record sales don't hurt tho.;)[/QUOTE]

I KNEW you were a Garth Brooks fan.

_

cr726 · 11-27-2011, 08:52 PM

[QUOTE=BushyTheBeaver;4249107]Proves nothing. Most people don't know who John Prine is. And even fewer Townes Van Zandt is. Doesn't make them lesser songwriters.[/QUOTE]

Now this has become a songwriting competition?

cr726 · 11-27-2011, 08:53 PM

[QUOTE=southparkcpa;4249239]Townes Van Zandt is one of those legends that if you follow music closely, you recognize his genius.

Check mout Lyle and many songwriters paying tribute to Townes.

[url]

crasherino · 11-27-2011, 10:07 PM

[QUOTE=Warfish;4254086]You know, truth is, to each their own when it comes to subjective stuff like music, writing and the arts. Everyone sees and hears things differently, and that's ok.

Enlightnement comes when you realize you don't need a single other person on earth to like what you do for it to still be great.

Although 100 million in record sales don't hurt tho.;)[/QUOTE]

We could move this thread to the politics forum and talk about man's fundamental and unalienable right to listen to crappy music like steely Dan.

Kingofqueens718 · 11-28-2011, 12:26 AM

Hands down Steely Dan!

AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite · 11-28-2011, 12:55 AM

Fleetwood Mac

11-23-2011, 10:26 PM	#81
BushyTheBeaver size matters All League Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,929	[QUOTE=cr726;4248900]I wanted to show Steely Dan is not even on the radar.[/QUOTE] Proves nothing. Most people don't know who John Prine is. And even fewer Townes Van Zandt is. Doesn't make them lesser songwriters. Last edited by BushyTheBeaver; 11-24-2011 at 11:53 AM.

11-24-2011, 07:38 AM	#82
southparkcpa I see the 88 to 97 period all over again. Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 15,755	[QUOTE=BushyTheBeaver;4249107]Proves nothing. Most people don't know who John Prine is. And even fewer Townes Van Zandt is. Doesn't them lesser songwriters.[/QUOTE] Townes Van Zandt is one of those legends that if you follow music closely, you recognize his genius. Check mout Lyle and many songwriters paying tribute to Townes. [url] Last edited by southparkcpa; 11-24-2011 at 07:41 AM.

11-24-2011, 02:26 PM	#83
The Hit Stick Practice Squad Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 351	[QUOTE=cr726;4247479]Number Artist Sales 1 The Beatles 106,530,000 2 Garth Brooks 92,000,000 3 Led Zeppelin 83,620,000 4 Elvis Presley 77,280,000 5 Eagles 65,000,000 6 Billy Joel. 63,250,000 7 Barbra Streisand 62,750,000 8 Elton John 61,620,000 9 Aerosmith 54,370,000 10 Pink Floyd 52,600,000[/QUOTE] I don't think this was a good way of making whatever your point was, but that Led Zeppelin number is astounding given the relatively compact size of their catalogue and the generally hard edge of their music (for the time period).

11-25-2011, 06:41 PM	#84
BushyTheBeaver size matters All League Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,929	[QUOTE=southparkcpa;4249239]Townes Van Zandt is one of those legends that if you follow music closely, you recognize his genius. Check mout Lyle and many songwriters paying tribute to Townes. [url]

11-25-2011, 10:19 PM	#85
HessStation All Pro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,902	[url]

11-27-2011, 07:30 PM	#86
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,142	I heard if you time the start of the Wizard of Oz with a Steely Dan album, Glenda sends Dorothy and Toto home in the first scene, just to end things quicker.

11-27-2011, 07:54 PM	#87
Warfish JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 35,000	You know, truth is, to each their own when it comes to subjective stuff like music, writing and the arts. Everyone sees and hears things differently, and that's ok. Enlightnement comes when you realize you don't need a single other person on earth to like what you do for it to still be great. Although 100 million in record sales don't hurt tho.;)

11-27-2011, 07:57 PM	#88
JStokes Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 20,126	[QUOTE=Warfish;4254086]You know, truth is, to each their own when it comes to subjective stuff like music, writing and the arts. Everyone sees and hears things differently, and that's ok. Enlightnement comes when you realize you don't need a single other person on earth to like what you do for it to still be great. Although 100 million in record sales don't hurt tho.;)[/QUOTE] I KNEW you were a Garth Brooks fan. _

11-27-2011, 08:52 PM	#89
cr726 Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,329	[QUOTE=BushyTheBeaver;4249107]Proves nothing. Most people don't know who John Prine is. And even fewer Townes Van Zandt is. Doesn't make them lesser songwriters.[/QUOTE] Now this has become a songwriting competition?

11-27-2011, 08:53 PM	#90
cr726 Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,329	[QUOTE=southparkcpa;4249239]Townes Van Zandt is one of those legends that if you follow music closely, you recognize his genius. Check mout Lyle and many songwriters paying tribute to Townes. [url]

11-27-2011, 10:07 PM	#91
crasherino Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 16,827	[QUOTE=Warfish;4254086]You know, truth is, to each their own when it comes to subjective stuff like music, writing and the arts. Everyone sees and hears things differently, and that's ok. Enlightnement comes when you realize you don't need a single other person on earth to like what you do for it to still be great. Although 100 million in record sales don't hurt tho.;)[/QUOTE] We could move this thread to the politics forum and talk about man's fundamental and unalienable right to listen to crappy music like steely Dan.

11-28-2011, 12:26 AM	#92
Kingofqueens718 All League Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 399	Hands down Steely Dan!

11-28-2011, 12:55 AM	#93
AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite is all out of fuCks to give... All Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,454	Fleetwood Mac