Christmas Baby Please Come Home - Joey Ramone

[ertonbento1]

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[gymnastix]

Fortunately for their fans, because of their recordings and filmed/videotaped appearances, in a sense The Ramones will always will be with us.

Meanwhile, except for Bill Wyman's retirement, and Brian Jones' long-ago death--a void filled by a more-than-competent replacement in Mick Taylor, and Taylor's competent successor (Ron Wood), The Stones continue to roll on!

[gymnastix]

Also, at least while all still alive, there was always a chance as individuals they could make music, and maybe even reunite for recording, a one-off gig or even a short-term tour.

But even if none of them ever played a lick of music again, the world was just a whole lot more fun when The Ramones were still among us.

[gymnastix]

It was the supreme injustice a band whose music was so hook-heavy and powerful, particularly in those early years, didn't have several Top 40 hits. But in some ways The Ramones were AM rock in an FM radio world.

It didn't so much bother me The Ramones eventually retired as a group. But the fact that three-fourths of the original line-up is now deceased is very sad.

[gymnastix]

But us die-hard Ramones fans always hoped they'd one day have at least one Top 10 hit. After so many years, "We Wanted The Airwaves" not so much for us, but for them, to give them their just reward for playing so hard, so much, and for so long.

Maybe then the world's most famous garage band could have enjoyed life a bit more, not having to travel so much and work so hard, could have come in from the garage and hung out in the living room awhile?

[gymnastix]

I never thought I'd see the day when The Ramones weren't around anymore, kind of took it for granted they'd always be making records and touring.

In a sense, The Ramones were The Grateful Dead of punk rock, didn't sell the most records according to "Billboard" charts, but enough to their fans to keep them on the road.

[gymnastix]

I thought of The Ramones much as I did The Rolling Stones, that they were a great band on which one could always depend to put out a solid album every few years, and would get a chance to see play live (in fact, even more regularly than the Stones as far as live shows were concerned).

[gymnastix]

My other, great Ronnie Spector moment was my old band having the chance to share a bill with her in 1998.

My first Ramones' show was 1979, on a bill with David Johansen (former lead singer of The New York Dolls). That was also a great show, a great double bill! That was when The Ramones were really still The Ramones (with Dee Dee still in the band).

I don't know how many times I actually attended Ramones' gigs, but I''ll estimate at least a dozen, maybe more.

[gymnastix]

I had the opportunity to see Joey sing a duet with Ronnie Spector at her Christmas show in 1998, with surprise guest Keith Richards. It was one of the best concerts I ever attended, perhaps even "the best."

Although I had been to a Ronnie Spector Christmas show a few years before that, also first saw Ronnie's show around 1984 and that was a fantastic show as well.--Ronnie came out in the audience and kissed me during her cover of The Shangri-Las' "Give Him A Great Big Kiss."

[gymnastix]

Of course this wasn't the first time "The Sound Of Spector" was "given The Sound Of The Ramones."

The Ramones covered The Ronettes' "Baby I Love You" in 1979 and Phil Spector himself produced The Ramones "End Of The Century," on which that track may be heard.

Also, Joey Ramone produced a Ronnie Spector EP just before his all-too-premature death.

[dcarr84]

@gymnastix Would you agree that the Ramones had their own "Wall of sound" prior to meeting the Spectors?. I ask you this because I look at the commentsyou posted here and see you have a very keen insight on one of my favorite bands of the 70's.,80's and 90's.

[DreamsILive]

We would indeed. In fact The Ramones are Mark`s favourite band. He saw them live in the UK 4 times including the show that went on to be the "It`s Alive" album. Thank you for your excellent and informative comments. Marika & Mark.

[BrickUnit]

where did u get this?

[DreamsILive]

It was sent by a friend last year.

[BrickUnit]

@DreamsILive OK kool, i found it and i can't believe i have never heard this before its so great, and also just to let people know they are releasing a new joey ramone solo album next year

[DreamsILive]

It is also available on a 3 or 4 track cd called " Christmas Spirit In My House ". We will look forward to another great release from Joey.

[billlie85]

The best Christmas song...The best Punk Rocker! Thanks Joey...

[DreamsILive]

We agree!! Merry Christmas to you!!

[angelofbebop]

Love the variety! This is a great song by The Ramones! Thanks Angels Mark and Marika :-)

[DreamsILive]

Thank you Angel. We`re trying to keep it varied and avoid the standards as much as we can although one or two of them may appear now and then :-)))

[JansLoveShack]

hi M& M

great tune, another new one to me but you always find something a little different .

5*****s and into the playlist

speak soon

Jan

[DreamsILive]

Glad you liked it..Fancy a little more Bobby Vee?? :-)