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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:09:19 PM EDT
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Quoted: I heard this song hundreds of times in the 90s but only recently did I look up the lyrics. Hook John Popper is one of the better singer/songwriters of the nineties. Post some good music. You also know hes a huge pro-gunner, survivalist, and was busted in Washington a year or two back... He has a tricked out suv, blacked out, bulletproofed, with wig-wags and strobe lights and he or his driver was clocked in excess of 100 mph while in full regala. Had quite a few weapons in the rig as well. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257638,00.html ETA - in the picture in the link, WTF is that bolt action job with the short barrel and MASSIVE brake on it? |
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:10:02 PM EDT
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He's also big into guns.
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:14:37 PM EDT
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I heard this song hundreds of times in the 90s but only recently did I look up the lyrics. Hook John Popper is one of the better singer/songwriters of the nineties. Post some good music. You also know hes a huge pro-gunner, survivalist, and was busted in Washington a year or two back... He has a tricked out suv, blacked out, bulletproofed, with wig-wags and strobe lights and he or his driver was clocked in excess of 100 mph while in full regala. Had quite a few weapons in the rig as well. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257638,00.html ETA - in the picture in the link, WTF is that bolt action job with the short barrel and MASSIVE brake on it? Oh I know. It was actually an ARFcom thread that got me into checking out his music. |
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:18:30 PM EDT
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And no, i will not listen to that song. One riff It'll be lodged into my head for weeks.
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:26:50 PM EDT
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And no, i will not listen to that song. One riff It'll be lodged into my head for weeks. Heh. That's what's awesome about the song. JP knew that it wasn't the lyrics of the song but that the 'catchyiness' of a song that sold CDs. The whole song is mocking that. Brilliant really. |
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:29:09 PM EDT
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I heard this song hundreds of times in the 90s but only recently did I look up the lyrics. Great, aren't they? 
The guy rocks! |
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:29:53 PM EDT
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I love blues traveler, I've seen them 7 or 8 times
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:32:29 PM EDT
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I love blues traveler, I've seen them 7 or 8 times I'd LOVE to see them live. How's the cards treating you? |
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:35:04 PM EDT
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not too bad, been break even the last few days though
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:35:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:42:41 PM EDT
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wow at 3:53 he plays that fuckin harp for all it's worth
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:52:56 PM EDT
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I'm going to get him to autograph a magazine one of these days.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 12:05:11 AM EDT
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not too bad, been break even the last few days though ETA: NVM I hijacked my own thread. It doesnt matter what I say So long as I sing with inflection That makes you feel that Ill convey Some inner truth of vast reflection But Ive said nothing so far And I can keep it up for as long as it takes And it dont matter who you are If Im doing my job then its your resolve that breaks Because the hook brings you back I aint tellin you no lie The hook brings you back On that you can rely There is something amiss I am being insincere In fact I dont mean any of this Still my confession draws you near To confuse the issue I refer To familiar heroes from long ago No matter how much peter loved her What made the pan refuse to grow Was that the hook brings you back I aint tellin you no lie The hook brings you back On that you can rely Suck it in suck it in suck it in If youre rin tin tin or anne boleyn Make a desperate move or else youll win And then begin To see What youre doing to me this mtv is not for free Its so pc its killing me So desperately I sing to thee Of love Sure but also rage and hate and pain and fear of self And I cant keep these feelings on the shelf Ive tried well no in fact I lied Could be financial suicide but Ive got too much pride inside To hide or slide Ill do as Ill decide and let it ride until Ive died And only then shall I abide this tide Of catchy little tunes Of hip three minute ditties I wanna bust all your balloons I wanna burn all of your cities To the ground Ive found I will not mess around Unless I play then hey I will go on all day hear what I say I have a prayer to pray Thats really all this was And when Im feeling stuck and need a buck I dont rely on luck because... The hook brings you back I aint tellin you no lie The hook... On that you can rely Listen to these lyrics while listening to the song. It'll bake your noodle. |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 12:21:30 AM EDT
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Great link. Any one have any more? |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 12:24:02 AM EDT
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I heard this song hundreds of times in the 90s but only recently did I look up the lyrics. Hook John Popper is one of the better singer/songwriters of the nineties. Post some good music. You also know hes a huge pro-gunner, survivalist, and was busted in Washington a year or two back... He has a tricked out suv, blacked out, bulletproofed, with wig-wags and strobe lights and he or his driver was clocked in excess of 100 mph while in full regala. Had quite a few weapons in the rig as well. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257638,00.html ETA - in the picture in the link, WTF is that bolt action job with the short barrel and MASSIVE brake on it? Some sort of McMillian in .50 BMG. |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 12:45:14 AM EDT
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I heard this song hundreds of times in the 90s but only recently did I look up the lyrics. Hook John Popper is one of the better singer/songwriters of the nineties. Post some good music. You also know hes a huge pro-gunner, survivalist, and was busted in Washington a year or two back... He has a tricked out suv, blacked out, bulletproofed, with wig-wags and strobe lights and he or his driver was clocked in excess of 100 mph while in full regala. Had quite a few weapons in the rig as well. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257638,00.html ETA - in the picture in the link, WTF is that bolt action job with the short barrel and MASSIVE brake on it? Some sort of McMillian in .50 BMG. Which one is the .50? |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 12:51:35 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I heard this song hundreds of times in the 90s but only recently did I look up the lyrics. Hook John Popper is one of the better singer/songwriters of the nineties. Post some good music. You also know hes a huge pro-gunner, survivalist, and was busted in Washington a year or two back... He has a tricked out suv, blacked out, bulletproofed, with wig-wags and strobe lights and he or his driver was clocked in excess of 100 mph while in full regala. Had quite a few weapons in the rig as well. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257638,00.html ETA - in the picture in the link, WTF is that bolt action job with the short barrel and MASSIVE brake on it? Some sort of McMillian in .50 BMG. Which one is the .50? It's called a "Desert Rhino" http://www.gunsamerica.com/953104248/Guns/Rifles/Big-50-Caliber-Rifles/Harris_BMG_50_Cal_Rhino_Rifle.htm |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 12:54:18 AM EDT
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I heard this song hundreds of times in the 90s but only recently did I look up the lyrics. Hook John Popper is one of the better singer/songwriters of the nineties. Post some good music. You also know hes a huge pro-gunner, survivalist, and was busted in Washington a year or two back... He has a tricked out suv, blacked out, bulletproofed, with wig-wags and strobe lights and he or his driver was clocked in excess of 100 mph while in full regala. Had quite a few weapons in the rig as well. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257638,00.html ETA - in the picture in the link, WTF is that bolt action job with the short barrel and MASSIVE brake on it? Some sort of McMillian in .50 BMG. Which one is the .50? It's called a "Desert Rhino" http://www.gunsamerica.com/953104248/Guns/Rifles/Big-50-Caliber-Rifles/Harris_BMG_50_Cal_Rhino_Rifle.htm Doh! Harris, that's right. I always get those two companies confused. I think they did a joint project on some rifle. Maybe that's why when I see one I think of the other.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 12:56:44 AM EDT
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I really enjoyed Blues Traveler's "Four" (IIRC) album
edit: Yup I was correct with the album name:  |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 1:11:42 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/19/2009 1:26:06 AM EDT
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Billy Joel did something similar back in the 70s. His was more about the industry than just the individual song
 Not as subtle as "Hook," but the single for this song was cut down to 3:05 |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 3:29:30 AM EDT
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try to ignore the video game noise....... only link to "Brother John" I could find. Popper and the boys at their best. IMO. RIP Sticks.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 6:43:41 AM EDT
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Miserable Bastard is one of John's best. It was not on a Blues Traveler album but a solo album.
I think the title kept it from becoming a big hit, as most "Pop" stations never played it. |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 6:55:43 AM EDT
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Here you go....
Never heard this one on the radio by a great band. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdVO6ot7VI0 Virtue and Vice - Black Crowes....live |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 6:58:24 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:02:07 AM EDT
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I wonder what his screen name is here.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:02:23 AM EDT
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I saw Blues Traveler live a few weeks ago. The Power and Light district has free concerts every Wednesday, so we got there early and were 4 rows back dead center.
AWESOME show. He actually sounds just as good or better in concert than he does on CD. No digital remastering needed. The dude can wail on the harmonica and sing too. He had an entire case of harmonicas and when he wore one out he just chucked it into the crowd. I had one literally bounce off the end of my fingers. 
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:12:51 AM EDT
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I've always loved John Popper. Hell of a talent.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:17:17 AM EDT
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Obama voter.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:20:45 AM EDT
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Obama voter. Oh for the love of fuck. Please dont shit in this thread. |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:23:10 AM EDT
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he was funny on Z-Rock
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:31:19 AM EDT
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Obama voter. Oh for the love of fuck. Please dont shit in this thread. In November 2008, Popper said, regarding Barack Obama, "this is the first time I've voted for a Democrat, ever." cited as being from an appearance on the adam carolla show nov 12 2008. he's a talented musician, sure.. gun nut, sure. also an obama voter
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:31:22 AM EDT
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Did anything ever come of that bust?
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I heard this song hundreds of times in the 90s but only recently did I look up the lyrics. Hook John Popper is one of the better singer/songwriters of the nineties. Post some good music. You also know hes a huge pro-gunner, survivalist, and was busted in Washington a year or two back... He has a tricked out suv, blacked out, bulletproofed, with wig-wags and strobe lights and he or his driver was clocked in excess of 100 mph while in full regala. Had quite a few weapons in the rig as well. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257638,00.html ETA - in the picture in the link, WTF is that bolt action job with the short barrel and MASSIVE brake on it? |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:37:07 AM EDT
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Obama voter. Was he really? If that is true then F him. I don't care if you found the cure for cancer....your name is shit if you voted for the communist dictator (well, that's what he aspires to be anyway) |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:48:11 AM EDT
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PoliticsPopper is a member of the Libertarian Party, and has previously expressed support for the Republican Party.[He endorsed George W. Bush in the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Popper (with and without Blues Traveler) has played at conventions, fundraisers, and ceremonies for both Republican and Democratic politicians. He has stated that politics do not influence his choice of performance setting. Popper has said, "I was a bleeding-heart liberal, until I got a job" and describes himself as "a libertarian who is a Republican when pushed".Popper summed up his political position by saying "I believe in freedom for markets and freedom for individuals, so I guess that makes me a libertarian". Popper has toured with the USO, both with Blues Traveler and solo. His most recent tour was in the Middle East, performing with the Band of the Air Force Reserve and Jamie O'Neal at various military camps. He has appeared with Rock the Vote and recorded "The Preamble" for the Schoolhouse Rocks the Vote! album. In November 2008, Popper said, regarding Barack Obama, "this is the first time I've voted for a Democrat, ever." |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:55:47 AM EDT
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Popper must've smoked too much pot, motherfucker became a dope.
Fuck Popper and fuck oblama. |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 8:27:45 AM EDT
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Great music. Thanks for the Hook & WWYD Youtube links. Good stuff.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 9:34:39 AM EDT
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2 Steyr Scout rifles in that picture as well or are my eyes telling lies?
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Posted: 9/19/2009 9:39:50 AM EDT
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Hate that fucker huge liberal and i mean huge.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 9:49:55 AM EDT
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2 Steyr Scout rifles in that picture as well or are my eyes telling lies? Sure looks like it. I am not an expert on the Scouts, but that appears to be a couple there. LC |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 3:58:45 PM EDT
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I saw Blues Traveler live a few weeks ago. The Power and Light district has free concerts every Wednesday, so we got there early and were 4 rows back dead center. AWESOME show. He actually sounds just as good or better in concert than he does on CD. No digital remastering needed. The dude can wail on the harmonica and sing too. He had an entire case of harmonicas and when he wore one out he just chucked it into the crowd. I had one literally bounce off the end of my fingers. ugggggh that sucks! same thing happened to me. it sucks extra because if you catch one and ask around, in many cases you can come back stage and get it signed 
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Posted: 9/19/2009 4:19:45 PM EDT
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I heard this song hundreds of times in the 90s but only recently did I look up the lyrics. Hook John Popper is one of the better singer/songwriters of the nineties. Post some good music. You also know hes a huge pro-gunner, survivalist, and was busted in Washington a year or two back... He has a tricked out suv, blacked out, bulletproofed, with wig-wags and strobe lights and he or his driver was clocked in excess of 100 mph while in full regala. Had quite a few weapons in the rig as well. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257638,00.html ETA - in the picture in the link, WTF is that bolt action job with the short barrel and MASSIVE brake on it? so....whats the issue ? sounds like a few arfcomers floating around 
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Posted: 9/19/2009 5:05:44 PM EDT
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Yeah, I thought it was "the heart brings you back" for years...
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Posted: 9/20/2009 1:52:20 PM EDT
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Obama voter. Who cares? Unless a musician is constantly campaigning for a politician I don't care. |
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Posted: 9/20/2009 2:24:51 PM EDT
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Exactly. Blues Traveler isn't exactly asking me for musical advice, so why should I be looking to them for political suggestions??
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