And then, there was one.

by **Don** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:01 pm

I wasn't aware that Larry Knechtel had died last week. With Jimmy Griffin and Mike Botts both passing away in 2005, David Gates is all that is left.
These guys spent 18 years suing each other and bickering over petty stuff. They reconciled in 1996 but so much time had been wasted.
What a shame.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q31ZpibKcN4

by **PowerChords** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:18 pm

Sad indeed.
While we are on the subject of Bread, allow me to post one of the most beautiful love song ever written. Too bad it's obscure here in the US.
If
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6VsmMN13Y0

This song ranks slightly behind Macca's "My Love" on my personal list.

by **Don** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:29 pm

If reached #4 on the Hot 100 and used to receive quite a bit of airplay in the 70s but has disappeared pretty much. I hear it once in awhile as a lovesong request on the A/C stations bt that's very rare.

by **PowerChords** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:59 pm

Gunbot wrote:If reached #4 on the Hot 100 and used to receive quite a bit of airplay in the 70s but has disappeared pretty much. I hear it once in awhile as a lovesong request on the A/C stations bt that's very rare.

Wow, I did not know that GB. What's David Gates up to now, do you know?

by **Don** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:15 pm

PowerChords wrote:
Gunbot wrote:If reached #4 on the Hot 100 and used to receive quite a bit of airplay in the 70s but has disappeared pretty much. I hear it once in awhile as a lovesong request on the A/C stations bt that's very rare.

Wow, I did not know that GB. What's David Gates up to now, do you know?

He's retired, living on a ranch in California I believe. He's 69, so definitely nearing the twilight of his life. Probably just happy to still be around.

by **Don** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:19 pm

Their Top 40 hits

1970 Make It With You #1
1970 It Don't Matter To Me #10
1971 Let Your Love Go #28
1971 If #4
1971 Mother Freedom #37
1971 Baby I'm-A Want You #3
1972 Everything I Own #5
1972 Diary #15
1972 The Guitar Man #11
1972 Sweet Surrender #15
1973 Aubrey #15
1976 Lost Without Your Love #9

by **Maui Tom** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:25 pm

Gunbot wrote:
PowerChords wrote:
Gunbot wrote:If reached #4 on the Hot 100 and used to receive quite a bit of airplay in the 70s but has disappeared pretty much. I hear it once in awhile as a lovesong request on the A/C stations bt that's very rare.

Wow, I did not know that GB. What's David Gates up to now, do you know?

He's retired, living on a ranch in California I believe. He's 69, so definitely nearing the twilight of his life. Probably just happy to still be around.

he stayed at the place I worked a few months back...quiet...unassuming...we left him alone...

by **PowerChords** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:27 pm

Gunbot wrote:Their Top 40 hits

1970 Make It With You #1
1970 It Don't Matter To Me #10
1971 Let Your Love Go #28
1971 If #4
1971 Mother Freedom #37
1971 Baby I'm-A Want You #3
1972 Everything I Own #5
1972 Diary #15
1972 The Guitar Man #11
1972 Sweet Surrender #15
1973 Aubrey #15
1976 Lost Without Your Love #9

I was wondering why Goodbye Girl was not on this list. It dawned on me that this song was a solo effort by David.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCH2pdvNrOA

by **Don** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:31 pm

PowerChords wrote:
Gunbot wrote:Their Top 40 hits

1970 Make It With You #1
1970 It Don't Matter To Me #10
1971 Let Your Love Go #28
1971 If #4
1971 Mother Freedom #37
1971 Baby I'm-A Want You #3
1972 Everything I Own #5
1972 Diary #15
1972 The Guitar Man #11
1972 Sweet Surrender #15
1973 Aubrey #15
1976 Lost Without Your Love #9

No "Goodbye Girl"?

That was a solo hit for Gates, reaching #15 on the charts.

by **PowerChords** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:32 pm

Gunbot wrote:
PowerChords wrote:
Gunbot wrote:Their Top 40 hits

1970 Make It With You #1
1970 It Don't Matter To Me #10
1971 Let Your Love Go #28
1971 If #4
1971 Mother Freedom #37
1971 Baby I'm-A Want You #3
1972 Everything I Own #5
1972 Diary #15
1972 The Guitar Man #11
1972 Sweet Surrender #15
1973 Aubrey #15
1976 Lost Without Your Love #9

No "Goodbye Girl"?

That was a solo hit for Gates, reaching #15 on the charts.

Man, you type so fast! :-)

by **Don** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:37 pm

All most bed time. I'm going to see Foreigner tomorrow. It's been forever since the last time I saw them (1981, to be exact).

by **StoneCold** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 5:35 pm

When I saw the thread title, I immediately thought, uh oh, Ringo. Have fun at Foreigner, we'll be expectin' a review of the new stuff. I'm sure they'll bring out a couple.

by **annie89509** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:04 pm

Gunbot wrote:Their Top 40 hits

1970 Make It With You #1
1970 It Don't Matter To Me #10
1971 Let Your Love Go #28
1971 If #4
1971 Mother Freedom #37
1971 Baby I'm-A Want You #3
1972 Everything I Own #5
1972 Diary #15
1972 The Guitar Man #11
1972 Sweet Surrender #15
1973 Aubrey #15
1976 Lost Without Your Love #9

Loved their songs (and DG's voice) back in the day. What were they fighting over, GB?

by **wednesday's child** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:43 pm

Gunbot wrote:Their Top 40 hits

1970 Make It With You #1
1970 It Don't Matter To Me #10
1971 Let Your Love Go #28
1971 If #4
1971 Mother Freedom #37
1971 Baby I'm-A Want You #3
1972 Everything I Own #5
1972 Diary #15
1972 The Guitar Man #11
1972 Sweet Surrender #15
1973 Aubrey #15
1976 Lost Without Your Love #9

ALL of those still get regular airplay on several Philippine MOR (AM and FM) stations.
Right up there with the radio durability of the Stylistics' hits.

by **Ehwmatt** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:14 am

PowerChords wrote:Sad indeed.
While we are on the subject of Bread, allow me to post one of the most beautiful love song ever written. Too bad it's obscure here in the US.
If
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6VsmMN13Y0

This song ranks slightly behind Macca's "My Love" on my personal list.

What a classic song... the Leslie rotary speaker on there pretty much epitomizes it as a classic from that era.

by **Eric** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:19 am

PowerChords wrote:Sad indeed.
While we are on the subject of Bread, allow me to post one of the most beautiful love song ever written. Too bad it's obscure here in the US.
If
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6VsmMN13Y0

This song ranks slightly behind Macca's "My Love" on my personal list.

Its a staple on the local love song channel here. Nice tune.

by **Arkansas** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:23 am

Always wanted Neal Schon, with or without Journey, to cover 'Guitar Man'.
I imagine he'd do it better than the original.

later~

by **RocknRoll** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:31 am

Arkansas wrote:Always wanted Neal Schon, with or without Journey, to cover 'Guitar Man'.
I imagine he'd do it better than the original.

later~

"better than the original"?? No can do, It's been said here many times that you can't be better than the original, but you may prefer it. :wink:

by **Michigan Girl** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:18 am

They made BEAUTIFUL music together... :wink:

RIP LK

by **StoneCold** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:05 am

RocknRoll wrote:
Arkansas wrote:Always wanted Neal Schon, with or without Journey, to cover 'Guitar Man'.
I imagine he'd do it better than the original.

later~

"better than the original"?? No can do, It's been said here many times that you can't be better than the original, but you may prefer it.

It's been done.

SRV "Cold Shot"

Santana "Black Magic Woman"

I'm sure there's others, but agreed, don't think Neal could outdo this classic. Prob my favorite Bread song. Neal however would do a good version of it (at least the wah wahs) anyway.

MR

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