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corgi37 wrote:
Well, my memory of the MElbourne charts in 1981 is very vivid I used to collect the old 3XY charts that came into record shops every week. The Stones made 2 covers of those charts that i had. 1980, and 81. Tattoo You was number 1 for about 3 months. It held off some Police record that every one was sure would be number 1. This made me very happy, as some cock head i knew at the time loved the Police. hhahaha - fuck him! Start me up was also number 1 here. It was the 1st time since 1973 the Stones had a the number one single and album here in Oz. Needless to say, it hasnt fucking happened since!!! hahahaha. Stones fever was very high here, as reports of the successful 81 U.s. tour featured often on our music shows, and even the news! A tour of Oz, the 1st since 73 was surely going to happen. But, nooooooooooo, the pricks chose to shun us. I still havent forgotten, or forgiven.

I love Maiden! Adore them. I am not surprised by the Who not having a number 1. They were/are always much more influential to musicians than popular with fans. Though, of course, they were a huge live drawcard. And, i will say this without fear or favour. APart from 3, oooh, maybe 4 albums, all of the Who long plays are crap.

Live at Leeds, Who's Next (greatest non-stones album??? and Quardrophenia are superb.

Any one who thinks Tommy is anything but utter crap is delusional. I like Odds and sods. By numbers is bad. Who are you terrible. Face Dances is shameful. Its hard is ok, but dated. And all their 60's albums are just awful. They were mostly a singles band in the 60's.

P.S. Sell out was ok. For its time.

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gypsymofo60 wrote:
Let's face facts! I'm British through and through, but the awful truth is; The British rock establishment are either so envious,or embarrased by The Stones that since 1970 there has been an undeniable resentment of the band.For some reason, or reasons, whatever the case maybe critics,punters, and gradually trickling down onto the street, the kids have given 'em the ol'bums-rush good&proper. A definite case of conspiracy theory you may chuckle, but trully; I know that had they come out of Australia, the aussie music establishment would petitioned The Vatican on their befalf by now. Just take a look at any British Top 20 this, Top 40 that, The 100 Greatest, etc, It's just lousy British taste with a healthy dose of the ol' tall poppy syndrome.

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