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vlmagee · 03-01-2005, 10:41 AM

quote:Originally posted by classicmixdj:
I listened to "Race Among The Ruins" driving to work this morning. I thought it had to get my vote Frank.

It was on a single; in fact, on more than one. It was issued as a b-side with Wreck, and was also an a-side with Protocol. I always thought it was a great song; perhaps it was just overshadowed.

And I definitely agree about Too Much To Lose. That song, if released in 1972 would have been a big hit. I think it is the most "accessible" song of all the previously unreleased. That doesn't mean "best", although it is my favorite of the 16, but I think it would have had the widest appeal. Holding that one out for 3 decades was a shame. I think that if Rhino did singles, it might have enjoyed success on Country radio in 2002. I even suggested that (wonder how long they laughed, although Thane didn't laugh at all).

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03-01-2005, 10:41 AM	#44
vlmagee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 724	quote:Originally posted by classicmixdj: I listened to "Race Among The Ruins" driving to work this morning. I thought it had to get my vote Frank. It was on a single; in fact, on more than one. It was issued as a b-side with Wreck, and was also an a-side with Protocol. I always thought it was a great song; perhaps it was just overshadowed. And I definitely agree about Too Much To Lose. That song, if released in 1972 would have been a big hit. I think it is the most "accessible" song of all the previously unreleased. That doesn't mean "best", although it is my favorite of the 16, but I think it would have had the widest appeal. Holding that one out for 3 decades was a shame. I think that if Rhino did singles, it might have enjoyed success on Country radio in 2002. I even suggested that (wonder how long they laughed, although Thane didn't laugh at all). ------------------ Valerie Magee Visit my business site at mageenet.biz, Hamilton Camp's Offical Web Site at hamiltoncamp.com , and Cathy Cowette's web site at cathycowette.com. Also visit Dr. Jack's Lightfoot page.