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Mon Feb-16-04 08:54 PM
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Poll question: Battle of the Bands: Elvis Presley vs. James Brown |
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Mon Feb-16-04 08:56 PM
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If only for staying power. Elvis was great for about four years, if that.
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Mon Feb-16-04 08:58 PM
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:00 PM
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:04 PM
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:03 PM
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4. I love the early Elvis-the Sun Studios stuff |
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that was the best of his work to me. But James Brown got my vote in a heartbeat.
"Hotpants"!
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:08 PM
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6. James--hardworking and extremely innovative. And good! (nt) |
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:10 PM
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in how he finds new ways to beat up women!
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:16 PM
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11. I always disregard the artist's personal life from their work. |
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Always. I go by what they put out as musicians. Only the music. Many artists are miserable human beings IMHO.
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Mon Feb-16-04 10:50 PM
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:11 PM
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9. The tightest showband ever! |
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He would fine the players if they screwed up. What great grooves they got into!
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:09 PM
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7. If Louis Armstrong was the most important and influential... |
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...American musical figure of the 20th century, then James Brown would have to be #2.
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:28 PM
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The first great soloist fronting a "Popular Music" band. Damn near invented 20th Century Pop Music. Played everything. Miles Davis, not one known to show respect, said that nobody plays anything that he hadn't played first. While I love "What a Wonderful World" It's kind of a pity that's all a lot of people know about him.
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:12 PM
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Mon Feb-16-04 09:52 PM
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13. This could end up like the Marvin Gaye vs. David Bowie poll |
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Mon Feb-16-04 11:03 PM
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15. Godfather of Soul over the alleged King of Rock N Roll. |
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I have no respect for Elvis other than he inspired truly talented people such as the Beatles, Led Zep and Black Sabbath.
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Tue Feb-17-04 03:28 AM
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16. The godfather. The Hitman. Soul Brother Number One. |
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Papa Don't Make No Mess.
The Funky President.
Give it Up or Turn it Loose.
Living in America.
Rapp Payback.
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Tue Feb-17-04 08:09 AM
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17. James Brown, hands down! |
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That band, to this day, is tight as a camel's arse in a sandstorm. 'Sides that, JB invented Rap.
:bounce: dbt
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