Friday and the Random 10 (Time Stand Still Edition)

Yeah, I know I missed a week. You know how some people say "real life intrudes"? Yeah, that was me. I know my blog has been full of Disney and music history lately. Those we meant to fill in the dead spots between regular posts, but they seem to have taken over somewhat. Things will even out more soon (I hope!) The last Top 10 list I did was actually full of substance and intelligence. No one got sent to Exile Island for the third week in a row so anyone is fair game again. Let's see how it turns out!

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As usual the rules and whatnot are up there ↑ next to the home tab.

And now for some music!

1) The Beatles/Let It Be (Let It Be) - This is the title track (obviously) of the very last Beatles' album. Why is it that George Harrison is the only happy looking one?

2) Rush/Time Stand Still (Hold Your Fire) - According to Neil peart: "All through the '70s our lives were flying by; we spent so much time on the road that it became like a dark tunnel. You start to think about the people you're neglecting, friends and family. So the song is about stopping to enjoy that; with a warning against too much looking back. Instead of getting nostalgic about the past, it's more a plea for the present."


3) Yes/The Game (Heaven and Earth) - One of the songs from the latest Yes album that I have already almost completely forgotten about. 

4) Heart/Silver Wheels (The Essential Heart) - Nice little guitar instrumental piece from their greatest hits album.

5) Aerosmith/Back in the Saddle (Greatest Hits 1973-1988) - Now this was old school Aerosmith. Back in their drug crazy days when they actually rocked. I have no idea what happened to them and the whiny ass music they put out now.

6) Pomegranate Tiger/Gift of Tongues (Entities) - This is another one of those newer bands I have found that people seem to rave about. I need to give them more of a listen.





7) Yes/South Side of the Sky (The Ultimate Yes, Disc 1) - You know you have been around for awhile when you have a 35th anniversary edition of anything. The piano on this song is what made me a huge Rick Wakeman fan. Oh, and banned for next week.

8) Prince/Around the World in a Day (Around the World in a Day) - All I remember about when this came out in the 80's was everyone saying this is "our generation's Sgt. Peppers". But then again, it was the 80's...





9) Return to Forever/Captain Marvel (Light as a Feather) - I am just getting to a point where I am not liking this stuff anymore. It still sounds like Sesame Street music to me.

10) ABWH/The Meeting (Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe) - I just can't. Not even. Perfect.

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The STCS for this week goes to Rick Wakeman/The End of the Return (Return to the Center of the Earth). Not exactly the rocking type of songs that would make ST proud. Although they may dig his capes he used to wear during the 70's. Whatever. Not a bad run of songs this week, even if Yes does get sent to Exile Island. Will the Tarkus finally show up in 2015? Will Von actually figure out a cool way to handle that situation? Check back next week to find out. Same bat-time, same bat-channel.

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As always stay warm/cool and comfy wherever you are. Go Braves and Roll Tide!

I am going to let Rush play us out this week (with a little help from Aimee Mann):

Summer's going fast, nights growing colder

Children growing up, old friends growing older

Freeze this moment a little bit longer

Make each sensation a little bit stronger

Experience slips away

Experience slips away...

The innocence slips away

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