On That Note: Molly Hatchet? I love her songs!

[cyclones500]

Welcome back to On That Note, a music series presented by @MeanDean, @CycloneRulzzz and cyclones500 (that’s me!)

A playful topic this week. We explore music by bands that have been (or perhaps still are) mistakenly thought to be a person (or solo artist with backup group).

One rule: You must go beyond simple name-dropping and post clips of songs you admire by the group cited.

You are allowed to use a band already mentioned (but must choose a different song).

So, I guess that’s two rules, Heh!

There could be more examples than immediately come to mind, and some surpasses to some of us. We shall find out! Have a blast!

• Last week’s OTN: Reeling in the Years

 

[MeanDean]

The ultimate yacht rock group. Back when this was out a friend who should have known better saw them in concert and telling us about the show... "That Pablo, he was just up there rocking out!"

 

[cyclones500]

Tommy Tutone

I’ll start here. Yes, the singer’s name is Tommy, but the core group is a duo of Tommy Heath and Jimmy James. (Original name was Tommy and the Tu-Tones).

I’ll post the big hit first, you may have heard it. I also include another track from the same album, which is a solid LP (although not a blockbuster).

 

[MeanDean]

"She" looks so much better since she's lost all that weight!

 

[cyclones500]

"That Pablo, he was just up there rocking out!"

I love it!

 

[cyclones500]

If you knew the original band name was Tyrannosaurus Rex, the odds of confusion ought to be low. If not ...

 

[MeanDean]

Debbie Harry is NOT Blondie. That is the group name. Yeah, she's the star, but she's NOT Blondie. I love this cover of the old Shangri-La's hit. Actually, I love the original too. Maybe even better than the cover.

 

[cyclones500]

One more for now, I'll continue later. Carry on!

Almost forgot about this. "I'm not sick, but I'm not well."

 

[cyclones500]

OK, one more

 

[3GenClone]

Darius Rucker is not "Hootie"

Also, check out this music video: Sportscenter with Keith Olberman, Dan Patrick and Chris Berman? Special Appearance by Dan Marino? It's like opening up a time capsule to all things-90s.

 

[Isu4meandyou]

Alice Cooper:

 

[Althetuna]

The classic example has to be Pink Floyd. They even reference it in Have A Cigar.

"The band is just fantastic. That is really what I think. Oh by the way, which one's Pink?"

Wish You Were Here is truly a classic album

 

[Althetuna]

And one of my all time favorite bands, Jethro Tull. Front man is Ian Anderson. Here's my current favorite songs, Hyme 43. The message is pretty timeless. People twisting religion for their own personal gain.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Lynyrd Skynyrd. Sure they're too famous for the older people to know, but you wouldn't believe how many times I've had to educate the younger generations.



Love this song, one of their hits but slightly lesser known.

For some new music 'Portugal the Man'. Love that they aren't afraid to be different in each song.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

This dude shouldn't have gotten on the plane:

 

[BoxsterCy]

First time I heard Hall and Oates I misheard their name and thought it was Harland Oates and it was a solo singer.

Close to topic but not quite.

 

[cyclones500]

First time I heard Hall and Oates I misheard their name and thought it was Harland Oates and it was a solo singer.

Close to topic but not quite.

Awesome, hadn't encountered that misheard band name before.

Years ago, my sister joked that the duo's name is "Haulin' Oats."

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

More new music for you flower kids.

Miike Snow, I don't love all their music but I really enjoy their creativity. Plus this music video is great. They're out of Finland if I remember correctly.

 

[cyclones500]

And one of my all time favorite bands, Jethro Tull. Front man is Ian Anderson. Here's my current favorite songs, Hyme 43. The message is pretty timeless. People twisting religion for their own personal gain.

I'm not a huge fan of his music — er wait, I mean That Band's music! — I do like this tune from early in the discography. Interesting to hear how it fits closely with late-60s blues-rock compared to what became the signature prog-rock sound.

 

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