MLT Club Member Johnnypee Parker
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Hey Joe, where you going with that guitar in your hand?
Welcome, there are a lot of similar stories here on how we each discovered the MonaLisa Twins. A lot of them, including mine, go like yours. I saw this one video when I was looking for something else, and then bodda – boom, bodda – bing, Bob’s your uncle. I just started watching everything.
And then I discovered this club. It’s so kool. They have so much on here to wander through. Sounds like you have already been around. Did you see the Duo Session for She’s Leaving Home? It’s one of my favorites, and it really shows off both of the girls’ talents. It seems like everything they do is just drenched in natural talent. They have cursed me with so many earwigs. Today at work, I found my self humming Sweet Lorraine. Like that’s a bad thing? These songs are very catchy. Their production is second to none. I was amazed to learn that these beautiful pieces were written, recorded, produced and marketed by a very small group of people. I do believe four is the most you can have to be called a very small group of people.
I play guitar a bit, too. I was going to say I play a little guitar, but then have you seen that pic of Lisa’s little guitar? 69 Les Paul sounds nice. I have a Takamine acoustic and a Parker electric. Have you ever tried a Parker guitar. No relation, but since that is my last name, it was kind of a must-have. Have you heard of Adrian Belew? He does a lot of nice demos for Parker Guitars on youtube. I go through periods of playing every day to not being able to find time to play. Following these girls has inspired me to practice a little more.
Last night I was strumming along to Hey Joe, and I said to my wife,”I will remember this as CanGeorgeDoAnythingElse.” I felt so clever. She just gave me one of those wife looks.
Oh, and I live in a sleepy little town north of Yasgur’s Farm. That was a little before my time, but the thought of it make me miss going to concerts. Hopefully soon.
JP is feeling groovy in the Catskills…One More Time
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I would love to see videos for Sweet Lorraine and Count On Me, but Mike talked me out of it, too. Great songs like these tell a story that most people can relate to.
Having said that, Sweet Lorraine seems like it does follow a story line with a twist, so a video could be kool. Lisa’s red hands come to mind. We would probably see a darker side of MLT. Alternate endings? or would an open ending match the song better?
I relate a lot of favorite songs with different experiences or events in my life. Someone else’s interpretation of the song may ruin it for me. I grew up on MTV, but I feel some songs are better left in the listener’s mind.
And now it’s up to my imagination
What it is I’m making of it allJP
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Jim Croce wrote some really timeless songs. I love his song “Operator“
My contribution to this topic is kind of obvious: Time by Pink Floyd
I love the line,”and you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it’s sinking, racing around to come up behind you again”
JP
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Jacki, can you get Stewart’s soda in Canada? Stewart’s is based out of Saratoga, NY. It is about an hour north of me. There are Stewart’s Shoppes all over the place in Upstate New York. They are often referenced when giving directions. “Now yer gonna wanna take a right after you pass the Stewart’s and then go straight for five miles and your gonna see another Stewart’s…”
They are mini markets that also have a Stewart’s Ice Cream counter. I did not know they were in your neck of the woods. Do you have Stewart’s Shoppes up there?
JP
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I’ve seen that Peanuts one before, Jung. It is pretty kool. I love when they are dancing at the disco.
I’ve been meaning to ask you, have you ever played the Linus and Lucy theme by Guaraldi? I have one of those Peanuts music collection cd’s that I listen to a lot when I am skiing. I always thought that song would be a challenge to learn.
For those that mentioned the Brady Bunch, you reminded me of this “Brady Kids Moment”
Here we are at Hampton Beach, NH in 1969. I don’t know what’s better, my brother’s plaid shirt or my DIY haircut. I am number three sibling. This is me, age 4. Holy crap? Who’s ready to Rock&Roll?
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This is fun. Everyone was ready to jump back into this endless debate. MLT fans are the best!
If I had to pick a favorite, it would be chocolate, but I do like vanilla, then again cookie dough ice cream is as good as it is bad for you…
Listened to Orange on my ride home tonight. This is definitely one of those albums I don’t want to end, and then, thank you auto replay, it’s The Future.
Groovy man,
JP
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this is what i get for delving into the past
this is what i get for delving into the past. i thought i would just look into one of the old threads to see what was going on a couple years ago. and i had to land on this? There is no choosing. Mona, Lisa…Lisa, Mona…no choice. They’re a matched set. What’s next, favorite song?
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Jung, I agree with you about Lorraine. That riff is very hypnotic. I can’t wait to see the Duo Session.
Hear the children’s choir singing….
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I just love how versatile you guys are. You can go from beautiful ballads and folk songs to rock in a couple of clicks. This is one of those rockers. Your vocals are really far out here and it’s kool when you jam out at the end of the song.
I love when you did that at the end of For What it’s Worth. Seeing how much fun you are having adds so much to the song, and what a great way to show off a little. Mona is bouncing all over the stage while Lisa goes into her serious guitar solo face. Awesome! MLT Rocks!! The serious face fits the solo. I love your slide work here, there and on Waiting for the Waiter
On a more serious note, I know playing the same lick through an entire song can be quite the workout, both mentally and physically. You make it look easy, and more than that we can see how much fun you are having. Your band mates look as though they are having the time of their lives, also.
Mark Twain once said ‘Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.’ That ain’t work man, that’s Rock & Roll
Now I feel compelled to go watch For What it’s worth. Stop children what’s that sound?
I found out
JP
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Wow, these are great stories. Thanks for sharing these.
Jung, what a great school trip that must’ve been. For us it was an eighth grade bus trip to NYC to see Dracula on Broadway and some other touristy things. It was a lot packed into a day trip.
Lisa, thanks for sharing that Better moment. It looks like we all have some beautiful moments of musical enlightment.
Jacki, I see a pattern of your older bro’s influence here. All good, I’m sure.
I had a similar teacher encounter when my nephew was in fourth grade, he had the same teacher as me. So I went to pick him up one day. This was around twenty years since I had seen MissFenton. It was awesome. She introduced me to her class as Mr Parker, one of her former students. Mr Parker, like I was something. We hugged and I got to tell her she was my favorite teacher.
Howard, as soon as you began your Sgt Pepper’s memory of listening on the floor and reading the lyrics on the album cover, I was sensing the feel of my teenage bedroom floor. That is my memory, also. I was 14 and my brother gave me Sgt Pepper and Pink Floyd Animals. I wore them out on my crappy turntable lying on the hardwood floors with my head between the speakers. I think it is safe to say I learned what stereo was thanks to the Beatles and Pink Floyd. Albums that had lyric sheets were the koolest.
But then, just like Jung, there was a nicer stereo in the living room. Believe me, the moment Mom and Dad left, my brother and I would race to the living room with some good music. Ok turn it up to eleven. Just to hear the rooster crow at that volume was the koolest thing. Good morning sounds best at a high volume. I love all the background stuff. That might explain my like for Pink Floyd.
Fun fact: Pink Floyd was recording their first album Piper at the Gates of Dawn in Abbey Road Studios when the boys were recording Sgt Pepper. Piper has a lot of background stuff. It sounds a little more beatle-ish than later Floyd.
Matt, stories of recovery are some of the best. Congratulations on 25.
Jung, we have discussed the powers of the symphony. I am glad your Mom taught you the magic music holds.
There are a few like minds here, so I’m gonna post a question under Both Sides Now. (I love the play on words)
‘This is a groovy place
JP
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I have the same issue with my iPad – no profile pics, but on my windows desktop – profile pics are visible.
JP
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I love a quick random post. Get Back would be super kool.
Just this morning I was trying to come up with another request.
Then it came to me
I am the egg man
They are the egg men
I am the walrusJP
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Hey Matt, welcome. Have you been through the Duo Sessions? They are an excellent substitute for live shows. There are a lot of precious little gems here. Check out the latest What’s On The Table video. The girls are so charming and…oh ya, check out the Sky diving video in the ‘Out and About’ section. They are Fearless
JP
It’s almost Friday
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Nice!My MLT moment of the day
I was sent on some errands today and told to be quick. My wife hands me a list:
Post office – McDonald’s
Yes, two errands is technically the shortest list you can have, she knows me. A list is always wise.
can you list one item?
The last errand was to pick up some comfort food at McDonald’s for my son. He was busy studying for an important test he had to take this afternoon. I had to be back by 3:00, it was 2:45 As I pull into the drive thru, it’s just mob central. I think to myself, I wonder if I’ll be able to make it home on time. I only have about five minutes of buffer time. And then I wonder how many songs I can get in before I pull up to the microphone.
Power on – “I’m so tired, tired of waiting” rings out. Turn the volume down and give a clumsy smile to the car next to me… I guess this might be one of those you had to be there stories, but it was funny at the time.
Four songs later I am at the window with exact change…I still ended up being ten minutes late, but she had already factored that in.
JP
honestly it was a pretty funny moment
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Darryl, I had the same issue with my cd case. Careful, easy, easy….thought I was going to crack the CD. Safe shipping, though.
To avoid the CD from getting stuck in the case again, I have given it an indefinite stay in my CD carousel.
The flintstone joke is funny. Imagine if the Duo Sessions was on vinyl. At some point you would have to turn it over to listen to both sides now.
Those jokes could get old quick?I’ve already got Friday on my mind.
JP