OT - Rick Springfield

by **weatherman90** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:48 pm

It looks like Rick Springfield is at it again with a new album called "Venus in Overdrive". This guy is showing no signs of slowing down, it's amazing.

Plus he doesn't look a day over 40, at least not in the promo shots on his website. Did Rick Springfield discover the fountain of youth, or is he a robot?

by **Rip Rokken** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:55 pm

weatherman90 wrote:It looks like Rick Springfield is at it again with a new album called "Venus in Overdrive". This guy is showing no signs of slowing down, it's amazing.

Plus he doesn't look a day over 40, at least not in the promo shots on his website. Did Rick Springfield discover the fountain of youth, or is he a robot?

I think he's a BoBot! Saw him in an interview on TV not long ago, and his face barely moved from all the Botox! He looked good, though -- just most of his face didn't move when he talked...

by **Don** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:24 pm

I started a short lived thread about Ricks first band , The Zoot. He looks like he has the the Peter Pan syndrome, he just never grows old.

Here he is on guitar in 1971

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QkZ4ncBECMg&feature=related

by **ttango1** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:09 pm

He was here in San Diego last year and had the crowd remembering the past.

We basically Celebrated Youth that night and it was awesome.

Springfield...you still da man.

by **Andrew** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:36 pm

weatherman90 wrote:It looks like Rick Springfield is at it again with a new album called "Venus in Overdrive". This guy is showing no signs of slowing down, it's amazing.

Plus he doesn't look a day over 40, at least not in the promo shots on his website. Did Rick Springfield discover the fountain of youth, or is he a robot?

Rick rules. Period. One of the great songwriters of the genre and stil going strong.

Just wait until you hear some of the Venus In Overdrive material!! :shock:

by **MarcelJordan** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:08 pm

Despite Rick Springfields hits galore, one tune seems to never leave my mind. Tiger by the Tail. I suppose its more of a filler but possibly I'm the only one here, that digs that tune.

Rock of life is also to me a killer track.

by **Andrew** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:40 pm

MarcelJordan wrote:Despite Rick Springfields hits galore, one tune seems to never leave my mind. Tiger by the Tail. I suppose its more of a filler but possibly I'm the only one here, that digs that tune.

Rock of life is also to me a killer track.

Some of Rick's best ever material are those tracks hidden between the hits. Tiger By The Tail is great song...and from Tao Walk Like A Man is also classic.

Motel Eyes is another all time fav.

Rock Of Life is amazing...never forget the first time I heard that song and the style just threw me....it was like. wow...what a transition.

There's another track like that I 've heard from the new album - Rock Of Life meets Jesus Saves.

by **Babyblue** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:01 pm

Andrew wrote:
weatherman90 wrote:It looks like Rick Springfield is at it again with a new album called "Venus in Overdrive". This guy is showing no signs of slowing down, it's amazing.

Plus he doesn't look a day over 40, at least not in the promo shots on his website. Did Rick Springfield discover the fountain of youth, or is he a robot?

Rick rules. Period. One of the great songwriters of the genre and stil going strong.

Just wait until you hear some of the Venus In Overdrive material!!

I feel the sameway

He was here in Orange Bch,Al this weekend.But had to work crap crap. :cry:

He is still so cool :wink:

by **bru87tr** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:50 pm

pretty disappointing that "who killed rock n roll" isnt on this new release. I would have liked to hear a studio version of it. :cry:

by **Andrew** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:01 pm

bru87tr wrote:pretty disappointing that "who killed rock n roll" isnt on this new release. I would have liked to hear a studio version of it.

I've been told it will be a limited edition bonu strack for one specific retailer.

But personally I'm glad the tune isn't on there...thought it was a little weak in the chorus and I believe the quality of the songs included will quickly prove this the right decision.

by **JrnySuxBalls** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:14 am

Any Tim Pierce guitar solos on this one?

by **MarcelJordan** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:29 am

Andrew wrote:
MarcelJordan wrote:Despite Rick Springfields hits galore, one tune seems to never leave my mind. Tiger by the Tail. I suppose its more of a filler but possibly I'm the only one here, that digs that tune.

Rock of life is also to me a killer track.

Some of Rick's best ever material are those tracks hidden between the hits. Tiger By The Tail is great song...and from Tao Walk Like A Man is also classic.

Motel Eyes is another all time fav.

Rock Of Life is amazing...never forget the first time I heard that song and the style just threw me....it was like. wow...what a transition.

There's another track like that I 've heard from the new album - Rock Of Life meets Jesus Saves.

Great! Then that's two for Tiger by the Tail

Hmm. I've not had the chance to hear WLAM, gonna check it out!

Rock of Life had a quasi Def Lep feel to it, I would like to add.

by **brywool** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:30 am

weatherman90 wrote:It looks like Rick Springfield is at it again with a new album called "Venus in Overdrive". This guy is showing no signs of slowing down, it's amazing.

Plus he doesn't look a day over 40, at least not in the promo shots on his website. Did Rick Springfield discover the fountain of youth, or is he a robot?

His Shock Denial album (sorry, can't remember the title) was a KILLER album. Really really good.

by **Rip Rokken** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:51 am

brywool wrote:His Shock Denial album (sorry, can't remember the title) was a KILLER album. Really really good.

I just got that recently, soon followed by "Karma"... Rick DOES rule... as much a showman as an entertainer! Really looking forward to the new disc.

by **Natalie** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:12 am

When I was in like 3rd or 4th grade, I had the biggest crush on Rick Springfield!

I didn't know any of his music back then but just had a crush on him. I just KNEW that I'd grow up to marry him and bear his children.

Yeah....that didn't really work out the way I had it planned back then.

Website · by **FishinMagician** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:29 am

i saw him at the rays game a couple nights ago. he sang take me out to the ball game

by **ProgRocker53** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:31 am

Rip Rokken wrote:
brywool wrote:His Shock Denial album (sorry, can't remember the title) was a KILLER album. Really really good.

I just got that recently, soon followed by "Karma"... Rick DOES rule... as much a showman as an entertainer! Really looking forward to the new disc.

Dude, I NEED to get that Shock Denial Accpetance Anger or whatever. I have like 7 PMs where people have told me that I'd love it.

by **Memorex** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:41 am

ProgRocker53 wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:
brywool wrote:His Shock Denial album (sorry, can't remember the title) was a KILLER album. Really really good.

I just got that recently, soon followed by "Karma"... Rick DOES rule... as much a showman as an entertainer! Really looking forward to the new disc.

Dude, I NEED to get that Shock Denial Accpetance Anger or whatever. I have like 7 PMs where people have told me that I'd love it.

Great, great disc.

by **brywool** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:45 am

bru87tr wrote:pretty disappointing that "who killed rock n roll" isnt on this new release. I would have liked to hear a studio version of it.

Same here. I don't have that one and it's a killer song. I hope the new stuff is rock. It looks like it's just him and his bass player.

"It's Always Something" is also great track as is "Tear it all Down"

by **brywool** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:45 am

ProgRocker53 wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:
brywool wrote:His Shock Denial album (sorry, can't remember the title) was a KILLER album. Really really good.

I just got that recently, soon followed by "Karma"... Rick DOES rule... as much a showman as an entertainer! Really looking forward to the new disc.

Dude, I NEED to get that Shock Denial Accpetance Anger or whatever. I have like 7 PMs where people have told me that I'd love it.

I was one of those. It's a GREAT album.

by **Gordon from Edinburgh** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:17 am

MarcelJordan wrote:Despite Rick Springfields hits galore, one tune seems to never leave my mind. Tiger by the Tail. I suppose its more of a filler but possibly I'm the only one here, that digs that tune.

Rock of life is also to me a killer track.

They both have a kinda reggae vibe - but not in a horrible way - good songs - still think Souls and Livin In Oz take some beating tho (by anyone)

by **AlteredDNA** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:19 am

Andrew wrote:
MarcelJordan wrote:Despite Rick Springfields hits galore, one tune seems to never leave my mind. Tiger by the Tail. I suppose its more of a filler but possibly I'm the only one here, that digs that tune.

Rock of life is also to me a killer track.

Some of Rick's best ever material are those tracks hidden between the hits. Tiger By The Tail is great song...and from Tao Walk Like A Man is also classic.

Motel Eyes is another all time fav.

Rock Of Life is amazing...never forget the first time I heard that song and the style just threw me....it was like. wow...what a transition.

There's another track like that I 've heard from the new album - Rock Of Life meets Jesus Saves.

Dream In Color is still one of my all time fave songs...

by **RedWingFan** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:25 am

AlteredDNA wrote:
Andrew wrote:
MarcelJordan wrote:Despite Rick Springfields hits galore, one tune seems to never leave my mind. Tiger by the Tail. I suppose its more of a filler but possibly I'm the only one here, that digs that tune.

Rock of life is also to me a killer track.

Some of Rick's best ever material are those tracks hidden between the hits. Tiger By The Tail is great song...and from Tao Walk Like A Man is also classic.

Motel Eyes is another all time fav.

Rock Of Life is amazing...never forget the first time I heard that song and the style just threw me....it was like. wow...what a transition.

There's another track like that I 've heard from the new album - Rock Of Life meets Jesus Saves.

Dream In Color is still one of my all time fave songs...

"Written In Rock" is probably my fave RS tunes.

by **tammy** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:39 am

I read Andrew's news on RS and I have to say I'm surprised - had no idea he was so popular with his music & had so many albums. Granted I never heard any of his songs, except Jessie's Girl - I used to watch General Hospital eons ago and he was on it then...may have to tune in again.

by **Andrew** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:42 am

JrnySuxBalls wrote:Any Tim Pierce guitar solos on this one?

TP hasn't played with Rick in over a decade.

by **Don** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:49 am

Here's Rick when he still sounded Australian

Speak to the Sky

http://youtube.com/watch?v=j_rP5XTo6bU&feature=related

by **weatherman90** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:30 am

This post must have been a reminder to get Rick on the front page. :lol:

by **X factor** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:02 am

For my money, MY FATHERS CHAIR is the best he's ever done. That song came out the year I lost my old man, and it was great therapy for me.

by **brywool** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:25 am

X factor wrote:For my money, MY FATHERS CHAIR is the best he's ever done. That song came out the year I lost my old man, and it was great therapy for me.

YUP. Same here. That song gets me every time.
However, his recent rock stuff is really good. Karma's got some good stuff on it too.

by **Andrew** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:00 am

tammy wrote:I read Andrew's news on RS and I have to say I'm surprised - had no idea he was so popular with his music & had so many albums.

Zoot (1968)
Beginnings (1971)
Comic Book Heroes (1973)
Springfield (1974 - unreleased)
Wait For Night (1976)
Beautiful Feelings (1978)
Working Class Dog (1981)
Sucess Hasn't Spoilt Me Yey (1982)
Living In Oz (1983)
Hard To Hold (1984)
Tao (1985)
Rock Of Life (1988)
Sahara Snow (1996)
Karma (1998)
Shock Denial Anger Acceptance (2005)
The Day After Yesterday (2006)
Venus In Overdrive (2008)

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