Celebration of "No Fun Aloud"

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Originally Posted by Freypower

I always thought that it was interesting that during the F1 tour You Belong To The City was invariably described as 'dated' while Boys Of Summer and Dirty Laundry were not. We know which song was dropped.

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This post confused me FP. Who was it that "invariably described" YBTTC as dated? It sounds to me as if you think that the reason that the song was dropped is because it is dated. Sorry, but I just don't buy that. I believe it was dropped for totally different reasons.

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Originally Posted by chaim

It's funny, because to me "Boys of summer" is as "80's" as "You belong to the city", but the difference is that BoS was more popular from the start. Both are great songs. Seems to me that BoS has escaped the "dated" label because people think it's a great song, not because it doesn't sound like an 80's track.

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chaim, I agree that both songs have the 80's sound, but YBTTC was actually a bigger hit than BOS when they were released - YBTTC hit #2 whereas BOS topped out at #5 I believe. Again, I'm not sure where the notion comes from that one song is more dated than the other.

A good song is a good song. Period. That's why there are so many classic rock radio stations!

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Originally Posted by chaim

I find it interesting that both BOS and YBTTC have the same three-note hook that was very common in the eighties. If the song is in E minor (like these two songs are), the notes are g, f sharp, d. "Powers that be" by Roger Waters has this, even in the same rhythm as BOS. For those who don't know about musical notes, I mean the "you belong to the city"-melody, which has the same three notes as the "Boys of summer" instrumental hook. Somehow those three notes together, with the minor chord in the background, sum up the eigthies.:)

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I had never noticed that. Fascinating!

As far as YBTTC being dropped, I'm betting it was because it was hard for Glenn to consistently hit the high notes without using jarring falsetto.

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Originally Posted by Ive always been a dreamer

chaim, I agree that both songs have the 80's sound, but YBTTC was actually a bigger hit than BOS when they were released - YBTTC hit #2 whereas BOS topped out at #5 I believe. Again, I'm not sure where the notion comes from that one song is more dated than the other.

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I stand corrected, thanks. I'd never heard anyone say that YBTTC was dated either. I'm just trusting Freypower on this.

A lot of reviews for the F1 tour made a point of saying that YBTTC was 'cheesy 80s soundtrack material' and hence 'dated'. I remember what they said.

He has since proven that he can sing it in his normal voice, however, which is how he should have done it on that tour. I still love the song, regardless of what the critics said about it.

Well, FP, while I'm sure you're right about some critics making those comments about YBTTC during the Farewell I tour. However, I'm just saying that I was around and following the band very closely at that time, and I don't recall there being any widespread conscensus among either critics or fans that pronounced the song to be more dated than The Boys of Summer or Dirty Laundry.

I can say from personal experience from the Farewell I shows I attended where the song was played that, without exception, YBTTC was one of the best received songs in the set list by the fans. As for critics, what do they know!

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday obviously, but happy belated birthday to No Fun Aloud which was released on May 28, 1982.

To celebrate, check these out!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmV9vk2950o[/ame][ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQm-9g8hiHc"][/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e37DBJ2SBYw[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_TI2-fAPf4[/ame]

I Found Somebody
http://www.glennfreyonline.com/multi...ndsomebody.wmv


And some live stuff:

All Those Lies (Live Irvine 1982)


Don't Give Up (Live Irvine 1982)


I've Been Born Again (Live Del Mar Fair 1985)


She Can't let Go (Live Royal Oak 2000)


If you don't have it, get it! Here's a link to it on [ame="http://www.amazon.com/No-Fun-Aloud-Glenn-Frey/dp/B000002H12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1275032370&sr=8-1"]Amazon[/ame].

LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :birthday:

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Originally Posted by Glennhoney

LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :birthday:

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So do I!!! I think that The One You Love has to be my favorite Glenn solo song.

I love the album too; I just wish I could think of something new to say about it. :-(

I Found Somebody

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/s...tour1982-1.jpg

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/s...CAXX7S5Z-1.jpg

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DZ001722.jpg

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/s...arWorkshop.jpg

There is one thing I thought of. This album marked the start of Glenn's solo recording career, which lasted until 1992; ten years. Four albums in ten years isn't bad. Four albums in thirty years....

I know there's nothing that can be done about it but it's what happened.

Well, it's not like he's been sitting on his thumbs - he's been working with the Eagles. Yes, I do wish he'd do another solo album like the rest of his bandmates, but he's straight out said he doesn't think he'll ever do another contemporary album. Unless he has a change of heart, the most we can expect is the album of big-band covers along the lines of Rod Stewart's Songbook that he mentioned a while back - however, even that seems to be iffy as it hasn't been mentioned in some time.

Since he doesn't need the money and isn't under any contractual obligations as far as I know, his only motivation to do another album would be for creative reasons. Perhaps the Muse just isn't prodding him hard enough. Besides, a new album requires a great deal of time, effort, haggling over money, and risk of rejection. I look at what Lindsey Buckingham has to go through to get his albums "out there" - even now he's shopping for a label and might wind up going the indie route - and I can see why Glenn might be hesitant to engage in the process, especially since it won't necessarily bring in a huge payday like an Eagles album would. He also might be reticent to do solo shows to promote it. While such shows are not required, foregoing them would certainly not help sales.

In other words, maybe he feels it's just not worth it anymore.

I did hope that maybe seeing Joe, Tim, Don and even Felder making albums would motivate him, but so far at least, there's nothing to indicate that has taken place. :(

We Frey fans just have to suck it up and deal.

Sad but true! :depressed: :cry:

First of all, I'm a little late to the party here, but ...

HAPPY 29th ANNIVERSARY NO FUN ALOUD!!!

And, of course, I agree that it would be great to have a new album from Glenn, but, like Soda, I would also be VERY surprised if it happens. He seems to be devoting most of his time to the Eagles and his family, but you never know what he may have up his sleeve. I honestly would not be jazzed over him doing a 'standards' cover album. I'm not saying I wouldn't buy it, but it definitely wouldn't be my first choice.

Happy Anniversary No Fun Aloud!

As much as I would like to see another album from Glenn, I don't expect it either. Soda's comments are probably right on the money. I'd say he just doesn't want to go through all that anymore. He's certainly busy enough with the Eagles and his family.

..can't say that I blame him either.........though it would be fantastic to hear some new solo work..

It would be great to hear new solo work... and more of his lead songs during Eagles concerts! I wonder if he realises how much we want it??? :brickwall:

I have just got a copy of No Fun Aloud - on vinyl!! I haven't had a chance to listen right through - hopefully this weekend. :partytime:I might post a few thoughts upon hearing it for the first time, even though I'm a bit late for the official birthday!

I was surprised when I clicked on one of the links Soda posted that I actually knew the song - though didn't know it was Glenn (being a relatively recent Eagles convert in 2001).

EK - I would definitely recommend that you give this album a listen. It is a really good album even though, as I've said before, it is doubtful that Glenn would record some of these songs now that he is older. However, the album is very enjoyable and I personally like every track on it. I'd love to hear your thoughts about the album, as well as anyone else's that hasn't already posted in this thread.

I was just going through this thread reading past comments about this album and came across Mrs F's here. I loved it and thought she wouldn't mind it being posted again. (Hope all's well with you Mrs F! I know you're busy these days, but we miss ya!)

I'm definitely digging this album out to have a new listen after reading! :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Mrs Frey

Woo hoo hoo, Soda, thank you for commemorating the release date of this album. This is my favourite Glenn :heart: album!!! I bought NFA and "The Allnighter" together in 2007 after I had them imported, and loved both, but after having played both albums to death (they're both on my MP3 player too - ALL Glenn's :heart: are), NFA is still my favourite. All the songs stay fresh and exciting everytime I listen to them. I'm considering doing a breakdown of the songs as FP has done, but I might just end up saying "I LOVE IT" next to each song! :blush:

Oh, what the heck - here goes:

1) I Found Somebody - my heart pounds everytime I hear the opening notes to this song. Glenn's :heart: voice soars on the chorus and I love his overdubbed harmony vocals. This is definitely one of my favourite Glenn :heart: songs.

2) The One You Love - just a lovely mellow, romantic ballad, so tenderly sung.

3) Partytown - woo hoo hoo! Glenn :heart: at his naughtiest and sexiest - just ask GA how she feels about this song, although I think it has more to do with how HOT he looks singing in his 1992 Dublin concert :wink:. I'm just a sucker for rock 'n roll, and Glenn :heart: can rock with the best of 'em.

4) I Volunteer - very romantic, with beautiful and passionate vocals. Glenn :heart: really shows off his vocal prowess here, in my opinion. I was very impressed with this upon first hearing it, purely for his singing.

5) I've Been Born Again - great soul/rock. I can't help but think that this song is somewhat biographical for Glenn :heart: :wink:, even though he didn't write it. Perhaps this song, apart from "That Girl", could also have been dedicated to Janie.

6) Sea Cruise - I never liked this song until I heard Glenn :heart: sing it. He breathed LIFE into it. Fantastic vocal and the band is superb. Our band incorporated this song into our repertoire recently, although we're doing the Johnny Rivers version. I campaigned for the Glenn :heart: version, but I'm not singing it, so I had to back down :wink:.

7) That Girl - just a beautiful, sincere song about the woman he loved. Lovely, Glenn :heart:...

8 ) All Those Lies - I always wonder about how much of his own life Glenn :heart: was talking about in this song. The reason I think so is because of his reference in the liner notes regarding "cheating on your mate". It's the only one on the album, as far as I can recall, that he wrote alone, i.e. without Jack Tempchin. It's a good song.

9) She Can't Let Go - this song makes me melt everytime. I love the fact that Glenn :heart: is also playing all the instruments. I think this is his most beautiful vocal on the entire album. His gentle vocal on the lyric "Oh she wants to be free/but when she's holding me" is just stunningly pure and melodic. Phew.

10) Don't Give Up - great piece of music. Glenn's :heart: keyboard skills are particularly impressive here.

As for the cover photo, it's my favourite "come hither" Glenn :heart: pose. I'm sure you won't mind if I remind you all of it:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/nfacover.jpg

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I would urge anyone who hasn't heard it to try & do so because believe me, Glenn's solo work is really worth hearing.

...hear, hear...:thumbsup:

Here's something cute - Glenn's little comments on each song, as found in the liner notes:

I Found Somebody
GLENN FREY / JACK TEMPCHIN
Well, what d'ya know? A happy song! In 1971, on my first trip to Alabama, a guitar player named Eddie Hinton showed me the fingering for what I call the Bobby Womack Chinese soul licks. I am ever grateful.
Drums: Michael Huey
Bass: Bryan Garofalo
Guitar: Josh Leo
Lead Guitar and Organ: G.F.
Synthesizer: David "Hawk" Wolinski
Tenor Sax: Al Garth
RED CLOUD MUSIC / NIGHT RIVER PUBLISHING ASCAP

The One You Love
GLENN FREY / JACK TEMPCHIN
Jack and I were on a roll. We had 4 or 5 good songs written and 3 more started. Sometimes when you're going good there are unwritten songs out in the cosmos who get jealous of the songs you're writing and say, "Hey, why don't you write me too!" This song came knocking in just that way.
Guitars, Electric Piano & Bass: G.F.
Saxophone: Ernie Watts, Jim Horn
Strings arranged by Jim Ed Norman
RED CLOUD MUSIC / NIGHT RIVER PUBLISHING ASCAP

Partytown
GLENN FREY / JACK TEMPCHIN
For all my friends at the Jerome Bar and diehard party people everywhere. Hopefully, you all know that you can't party all the time, but when you do, play this song. By the way, you got any?
Drums: Michael Huey
Bass: Bob Glaub
Guitars: Josh Leo
Lead Guitar and Piano: G.F.
Background Vocals by the Monstertones,
featuring: Duane Monstertone, Leon Blazek, Freddy Buffett, Urban Azoff, Pee Wee Solters, Marion Kinde, Buckley Wideface, Tommy Obnozzio, Jingles Squirrel Heart, Floyd Tempchin, Ollie Blair, Hugh Gotteny, Peter Rennert, John McEnroe and Peter Fleming.
RED CLOUD MUSIC / NIGHT RIVER PUBLISHING ASCAP

I Volunteer
JACK TEMPCHIN / BILL BOONE
Jack always sends me tapes of his new songs. I found this one in the mailbox one morning and flipped. Hats off to Richard Stekol who came up with the guitar parts Kootch and I play.
Drums: Michael Huey
Bass: Roberto Piñon
Organ: Hawk
Guitar: Dan Kortchmar
Lead Guitar: G.F.
Background Vocals: Mary Levy, Tom Kelly, Bill Champlin and G.F.
NIGHT RIVER PUBLISHING / DILL DOUGH BEAN MUSIC ASCAP
Marcy Levy appears courtesy of Epic Records.

I've Been Born Again
DON DAVIS / JAMES DEAN
I've always loved this song, originally recorded by Johnny Taylor in the early 70's. This version features the Heart Attack Horns, Tom Nixon and my Trans Am.
Drums: John Robinson
Bass: Bob Glaub
Guitars and Electronic Piano: G.F.
Percussion: Steve Forman
Horns by the Heart Attack horns
Trumpets: Lee Thornburg, John Berry
Saxophones: Bill Bergman, Jim Colie
Baritone: Gregg Smith
Horns arranged by Lee Thornburg and Jim Ed Norman
GROOVESVILLE MUSIC BMI

Sea Cruise
HUEY SMITH / JOHN VINCENT
Woke up with a minor hangover in Muscle Shoals, needed to feel better. Took 3 Excedrin, opened a beer and said, "We're doing Sea Cruise today with live horns." Felt better right away.
Drums: Roger Hawkins
Bass: David Hood
Guitar: Duncan Cameron
Piano: Clayton Ivey
Organ: Hawk
Saxophones: Harvey Thompson, Ronnie Eades
COTILLION MUSIC INC. BMI

That Girl
GLENN FREY / BOB SEGER
A straight forward love song from two native Detroiters, featuring a beautiful string chart by Jim Ed Norman. For Janie.
Drums & Bells: Roger Hawkins
Bass: David Hood
Organ: Hawk
Electric Guitar: Duncan Cameron
Acoustic Guitar: Wayne Perkins
Electric Piano: G.F.
Strings arranged by Jim Ed Norman
RED CLOUD MUSIC / GEAR PUBLSHING CO. ASCAP

All Those Lies
GLENN FREY
Never cheat on your mate, especially when you're too high to cover your tracks. Lies beget lies. The nice thing about the truth is, it's the only story you have to remember.
Drums: Roger Hawkins
Bass: David Hood
Guitar: Duncan Cameron
Organ and Synthesizer: Hawk
Lead Guitar and Electric Piano: G. F.
Background Vocals: Oren Waters, Julia Waters, and Maxine Waters
RED CLOUD MUSIC ASCAP

She Can't Let Go
GLENN FREY / JACK TEMPCHIN
A sad Spanish sounding song about a girl who can't get over an old flame. The bass part is played on a guitarõn.
Percussion: Steve Forman
All other instruments: G.F.
RED CLOUD MUSIC / NIGHT RIVER PUBLISHING ASCAP

Don't Give Up
GLENN FREY / JACK TEMPCHIN
Originally written as the theme for Monday Night Football, but somehow things didn't work out. I still practice my Howard Cosell impersonation during the intro.
Drums: Michael Huey
Bass: Bob Glaub
Synthesizers: Hawk
Guitars, Clavinet, Synthesizers: G.F.
Additional Keyboards: Allan Blazek
Background Vocals: Oren Waters, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters and G.F.
RED CLOUD MUSIC / NIGHT RIVER PUBLISHING ASCAP

I'm a bit late but.....

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

No Fun Aloud is my second favorite solo album from Glenn after Strange Weather!A lot of very good songs are on this album!

Thanks for posting those Soda. It's fun to read Glenn's little comments. :thumbsup:

Yes, I love that he puts little comments like that on some of his albums. Very cool.

No Fun Aloud was released 30 years ago today!

Wow, 30 years! Love this album.

Enjoy the video for the album's biggest hit!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmV9vk2950o[/ame]

I was about 30 years late to the party on this album. I only just got my first copy a couple of months ago. I would not have liked it when it was released. I was 18 then and only liked things that sounded like other things I liked. This album was a departure and I was not inclined to experiment.

Boy, am I glad I grew up. By the time I finally listened to it top to bottom this February, I thoroughly enjoyed it. You can hear that Glenn is really testing his solo wings here, because no two songs sound the same. I don't really have a favorite song yet, but as is typical for me, I gravitate toward the non-hits like "I Volunteer" and "All Those Lies". I'll play it again today in honor of the anniversary.

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

Wow, 30 years! Love this album.

Enjoy the video for the album's biggest hit!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmV9vk2950o

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I enjoy that video all the time!!! That's my favorite Glenn solo song!

STILL A GREAT ALBUM AFTER 30 YEARS...:thumbsup:

HAPPY BELATED 30th BIRTHDAY "NO FUN ALOUD"!!!

OMG - I totally missed the anniversary date for the album this year. Shame on me!!! This happens to be one of my favorite of Glenn's solo albums - a very close second to Strange Weather. At the risk of repeating myself, this is an overall excellent album and was a great way for Glenn to launch his solo career, IMHO. The album has a certain charm to it even today, even though some of the songs are not what Glenn would be interested in recording now. There's not a track on the album that I dislike and, as I've said before, it's just fun to listen to despite Mr. Frey's title. :wink:

As usual, I wrote a song-by-song review of the album earlier in this thread, but I'll go ahead and list the songs from my favorite to least favorite here. Again, even though we haven't been getting much participation lately, I'll compile the results as I usually do if folks want to post their lists. So here goes ...

1. All Those Lies
2. I Found Somebody
3. I Volunteer
4. Party Town
5. That Girl
6. She Can't Let Go
7. I've Been Born Again
8. The One You Love
9. Don't Give Up
10. Sea Cruise

Here's my list for No Fun Aloud:

1. All Those Lies
2. The One You Love
3. I Volunteer
4. That Girl
5. I Found Somebody
6. Party Town
7. She Can't Let Go
8. I've Been Born Again
9. Don't Give Up
10. Sea Cruise

TOYL would have been much lower had I not seen it live recently. I hear it with different ears now. It was my biggest surprise of the show.

..always loved this album..

1. That Girl
2. The One You Love
3. I Volunteer
4. All Those Lies
5. Don't Give Up
6. I Found Somebody
7. I've Been Born Again
8. She Can't Let Go
9. Partytown
10. Sea Cruise

It is now my third favourite album, because After Hours is second.

Here is my list at this moment. However, other than TOYL being 1st, the others are all so close that they could be in a completely different order, depending on my mood at the time.

1.The One You Love
2. Sea Cruise
3.That Girl
4. I Volunteer
5. Partytown
6. She Can't Let Go
7. All Those Lies
8. I've Been Born Again
9. I Found Somebody
10. Don't Give Up

Dumb question...was this album ever released on CD in the US?
I'm having a heck of a time finding it...Amazon offers an import CD from $26.93 and a 1994 release for...$59.99 (and used/library copy to boot!) ?!?! :-?

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Originally Posted by Grey Sadler

Dumb question...was this album ever released on CD in the US?
I'm having a heck of a time finding it...Amazon offers an import CD from $26.93 and a 1994 release for...$59.99 (and used/library copy to boot!) ?!?! :-?

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Yes. I have one!

If you can't find it new, look for it in a used bookstore or music shop. A place where you can see it before buying it and perhaps even try it out.

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Originally Posted by VAisForEagleLovers

Yes. I have one!

If you can't find it new, look for it in a used bookstore or music shop. A place where you can see it before buying it and perhaps even try it out.

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I have been looking here voraciously...our big local used store actually had it...on LP though (and I have no way to convert right now, ack!) Might need to take another run down to McKay's in Knoxville (where I looked last fall, couldn't find it there either but stocked up on some others I only had on LP)...

I got my CD copy in Best Buy years ago...when they still had CDs.

Ebay is always a good place for CDs. I got some of Glenn's other albums on CD that way.