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BLACK WALL (1986).

Its been 20 years since he wrote a rocker.

Rockin' the Paradise (1980) 26 years ago!

who gives a shit? You somehow think that the only good songs are rock songs? What the hell kind of logic is this.

I'll start a thread on the last hit song JY wrote... because I can guarantee it's been a lot longer for that than it has been for this.

I always thought 'Boomchild' was a rock song. That was 1988. I guess that was his last rock song.

DerriD wrote:I always thought 'Boomchild' was a rock song. That was 1988. I guess that was his last rock song.

Exactly

A rock song does not include Mickey Mouse and hoola hoops.

btw, no one said it had to be a rock song to be good. I like all kinds of music.
I thought the question was about the last rock song Dennis wrote. If you want to know what the last GOOD song is that Dennis wrote I'll have to get back to you on that one.

ChicagoSTYX wrote:A rock song does not include Mickey Mouse and hoola hoops.

btw, no one said it had to be a rock song to be good. I like all kinds of music.
I thought the question was about the last rock song Dennis wrote. If you want to know what the last GOOD song is that Dennis wrote I'll have to get back to you on that one.

Yeah - this from the guy that thinks JY's songwriting is stellar. Thats credibility.

froy wrote:

DerriD wrote:I always thought 'Boomchild' was a rock song. That was 1988. I guess that was his last rock song.

Exactly

I think Harry's Hands is a better song and is a bit less "cute".

I don't think we've heard Dennis' best rock song since 1984... but I think we soon will.

ChicagoSTYX wrote:A rock song does not include...hoola hoops.

Hey hold on there buddy, 'Christmas Don't Be Late' by the Chipmunks is a timeless freakin' classic.

DerriD wrote:

ChicagoSTYX wrote:A rock song does not include...hoola hoops.

Hey hold on there buddy, 'Christmas Don't Be Late' by the Chipmunks is a timeless freakin' classic.

But neither is a rock song

Look, Tommy is more of an acoustic player than an electric guy despite what you may think. To bash either TS or DDY for not writing lots of rockers is really silly. If you enjoy what they do, go for it. If not, don't listen.

If you enjoy what they do, go for it. If not, don't listen.

Ditto.

Ash wrote:

ChicagoSTYX wrote:A rock song does not include Mickey Mouse and hoola hoops.

btw, no one said it had to be a rock song to be good. I like all kinds of music.
I thought the question was about the last rock song Dennis wrote. If you want to know what the last GOOD song is that Dennis wrote I'll have to get back to you on that one.

Yeah - this from the guy that thinks JY's songwriting is stellar. Thats credibility.

When did I ever say that?

Ash wrote:

ChicagoSTYX wrote:A rock song does not include Mickey Mouse and hoola hoops.

btw, no one said it had to be a rock song to be good. I like all kinds of music.
I thought the question was about the last rock song Dennis wrote. If you want to know what the last GOOD song is that Dennis wrote I'll have to get back to you on that one.

Yeah - this from the guy that thinks JY's songwriting is stellar. Thats credibility.

So, OPINIONS are now gauging our credibility on here, Ash? Or could you just not think of the right word and needed to get the dig in there before the moment passed? LOL

I agree with Chicago. "Boomchild" may be classified as "rock," but the cheese factor is so high that I can't bring myself to call it that. di-di-di-di-shum-bob-ooo-waaay....

My vote goes to "Rockin' the Paradise."

Ash wrote:

froy wrote:

DerriD wrote:I always thought 'Boomchild' was a rock song. That was 1988. I guess that was his last rock song.

Exactly

I think Harry's Hands is a better song and is a bit less "cute".

"Harry's Hands" is epic-y pop, to me. I don't care for it that much lyrically, but musically it's pretty good.

I don't think we've heard Dennis' best rock song since 1984... but I think we soon will.

Forgive me for not holding my breath. Not unless he can get Glen to co-write it with him.

Zan wrote:So, OPINIONS are now gauging our credibility on here, Ash? Or could you just not think of the right word and needed to get the dig in there before the moment passed? LOL

I agree with Chicago. "Boomchild" may be classified as "rock," but the cheese factor is so high that I can't bring myself to call it that. di-di-di-di-shum-bob-ooo-waaay....

My vote goes to "Rockin' the Paradise."

Opinions mostly gague credibility. That an intellectual honesty. I'm just a tit for tat kinda guy... although I'm preferential to the tit part more than anything else

I agree with you on Boomchild... thats why I chose Harry's Hands... it is just a better song. I actually like "outside looking in" on that record, but it's far from "rock" IMO.

The best songs aren't rock songs.... or soft songs.... or epic songs.... the best songs are the best songs. And what that means varries to different people.

My vote is for Black Wall and Warning Shot.....

Ash wrote:who gives a shit? You somehow think that the only good songs are rock songs? What the hell kind of logic is this.

I'll start a thread on the last hit song JY wrote... because I can guarantee it's been a lot longer for that than it has been for this.

I was just making an observation. Didn't say whether it was good or bad.

StyxCollector wrote:Look, Tommy is more of an acoustic player than an electric guy despite what you may think. To bash either TS or DDY for not writing lots of rockers is really silly. If you enjoy what they do, go for it. If not, don't listen.

I agree. Tommy is better when he plays acoustic type numbers vs when he tries to be Mr. Over the top rocker.

This is a trick question! DDY has NEVER written a rock song!

I would have to go with "Black Wall", too. The version on "Live With Symphony" has a little more of an edge than the studio version; in fact, I probably never would have cared for the song had I not heard it on the live disc.

"My God Can Beat Up Your God" rocks during the verses, but then the chorus explodes into a rather theatrical bombast; which Dennis always featured a lot of, but this sounds more like a Broadway musical.

"Born For Adventure" rocks. "Best Thing" rocks (altho co-written by JY, so partial credit). "Rockin' the Paradise" - not a hard rocker, but rocks harder than quite a few Styx songs.

BoomChild was a great tune. THAT had STYX written all over it.

SuiteMadameBlue wrote:Dennis' new song. I wish I knew the name of it, but it rocks. I heard it about 1 1/2 years ago, he played it on his piano. Oh crap, WiseGuy, I'm bragging again!! LOL

I love all his music. When I think of "rock" I think of Metallica or Judas Priest music. LOL

It's kind of sad that Dennis wrote a new rock song almost 2 years ago and no one has ever heard it yet.

Zan wrote:Forgive me for not holding my breath. Not unless he can get Glen to co-write it with him.

Why, Dennis is capable of writing songs without him, been doing it longer too




Robin

SuiteMadameBlue wrote:Dennis' new song. I wish I knew the name of it, but it rocks. I heard it about 1 1/2 years ago, he played it on his piano. Oh crap, WiseGuy, I'm bragging again!! LOL

Spill the beans, girl


Robin

pinkfloyd1973 wrote:

Zan wrote:Forgive me for not holding my breath. Not unless he can get Glen to co-write it with him.

Why, Dennis is capable of writing songs without him, been doing it longer too

ROCK songs, Robin. Not "songs." Hence the name of the thread. And Glen's been doing it almost as long (and continues to do so).

Zan wrote:

pinkfloyd1973 wrote:

Zan wrote:Forgive me for not holding my breath. Not unless he can get Glen to co-write it with him.

Why, Dennis is capable of writing songs without him, been doing it longer too

ROCK songs, Robin. Not "songs." Hence the name of the thread. And Glen's been doing it almost as long (and continues to do so).

I MEANT rock songs, and I was being funny hence the smiley faces. I know you worship the ground Glen walks on but don't think for one moment that it would matter if Glen co-writes a "ROCK"song with him because it doesn't, Dennis is still capable of writing one on his own


Robin

pinkfloyd1973 wrote:Dennis is still capable of writing one on his own

Well, you're certainly entitled to your opinion. I hope he does. It would be a nice change of pace after 20 years.