Love Big Star you guys should check them out.

YOU'RE GONNA DIE, YES, YOU'RE GONNA DIE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkidGpzNJyw

Really like that 3rd album. So raw so gold.

Such a jam.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juH20iD8mCg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q2W8YJXRrM

Gin Blossoms!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t1QiW0knKQ&list=PLUSRfoOcUe4a9LuWCg7lxOIyoaUt4vnaq

Full album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t1QiW0knKQ&list=PLUSRfoOcUe4a9LuWCg7lxOIyoaUt4vnaq

Ok, broes, so here's the thing. I've watched Nothing Can Hurt Me about 8 times now. They seem to suggest that Chris Bell was either gay or basically non-sexual. But they stop just short of being clear about that. It seems like such a big part of his depression, but it's never really fully addressed. Have you guys watched it? What do you think?

He was gay for Jesus.

Such a jam.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juH20iD8mCg

this

Such a bummer Chilton and Bell are both dead.

And Hummel!

Is he? Also a bummer

Chilton and Hummel both died in 2010 iirc

yep

Get the tissues out.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsQ977u8Wuk

What do you think, Glan?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2P1dNR8hlU

Get the tissues out.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsQ977u8Wuk
One of my faves.

What do you think, Glan?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2P1dNR8hlU

I'm not a fan of his work, but it's fine I guess. One of those covers that basically sounds like he's trying to clone the original, doesn't really add anything unique, so I'd rather just listen to the original.

Digging this (Chilton on backup vocals)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-yvdIHOdxw

love dat

Listening to the acoustic version of that now. So good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hMglMRs7wY

YOU GIVE ME LIFE, AND THAT'S RIGHT

Dude, just listened to that like 15 mins ago. Creepy.

Think it might be my new "Cowboy Song," fam.

Dude, just listened to that like 15 mins ago. Creepy.

Remember when we both posted "A Z-bound for Z-Bo? Really?" at the exact same time years ago?

Remember when we both posted "A Z-bound for Z-Bo? Really?" at the exact same time years ago?

No, but I bet it was awesome.

I won't go looking for it, but was during that Grizz-Spurs series when the Grizz were the 8 seed. 2010? 11?

Got this one going now.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrXM7fKKlR0

Aw hell.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGlYyiMw7pU

Got this one going now.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrXM7fKKlR0
This is so good. That whole 3rd album really.

This video's hilarious and I guess it belongs here....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWY8UyW9bw

Daisy Glaze
Song by Big Star

I'm driving alone
Sad about you
Not going home
What's to do
You better not leave me here
Better not leave me here
Ooh I want you here
How can you leave me here.

I lie in a stream
And floating fine
Receiving things
In my beautiful mind
Sometimes oh sometimes
Sometimes oh sometimes
Lover yes I am
Lover you know I am.

Now I'm in a bar
That's got to be where they are
Going to dance in the bar
They're going to fight on the floor
Faster than I can see.

Now I gonna score
Make for the door
Who is this whore?
Soon be beggin drags.

And I'm thinking Christ
Nullify my life.

You're going to die
You gonna decease.

This video's hilarious and I guess it belongs here....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWY8UyW9bw

He was 16 there, IIRC, crazy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ3axGaZKHc

Love the keyboard player in both of those. My favorite of these lip-syncing videos is the Nirvana one, can't remember if it's posted here but google it up.

This one is actually pretty great, too. Even in May.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIO3KvvgCqA

This one is actually pretty great, too. Even in May.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIO3KvvgCqA

Great TFC cover of that


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndnHMGqelZY

Would you rock this?

https://www.fullbreach77.com/image/cache/data/Big_Star_Black_2014-500x500.jpg

Yes, absolutely.

Would be better with fewer stars at the top. Just one would work better.

I can agree with that

How many times have you watched the doc, bro?

WTF CONFESSIONAL: I think I'm on 10-12 times now. It's my fallback when nothing else is on. Sometimes I have it playing on my phone during my commute. I'm always nervous when a new month starts that Netflix is going to pull it, guess I'd have to order the DVD then. Kinda concerning?

I've seen it once, but I did like it

New stuff from Jody Stephens' new band. I like that it was recorded at Ardent, using guitars that belonged to Chris Bell, but honestly, it kind of sucks.

https://m.soundcloud.com/burgerrecords/those-pretty-wrongs-lucky-guy/s-L2cCu

The four-piece lineup continued to perform occasionally over the ensuing years, including a 1994 set at Metro that was going swimmingly until Chilton dedicated a cover of Todd Rundgren's "Slut" to Stephens' wife, enraging the drummer.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-03-21/entertainment/ct-ae-0321-alex-chilton-caro-20100321_1_two-big-star-alex-chilton-puppet-show

Bryan Adams would be headlining inside the arena that night in April 1993

Have I posted this one yet? Feel like I have, but still.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=repZQFUr3Qo

Have I posted this one yet? Feel like I have, but still.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=repZQFUr3Qo
That's far and away one of my favorites.

Merging this thread with the original, just a little housekeeping...

I see what you did there and it is NOT appreciated.

If I ever get my admin rights back, you're on my list, pal.

Posted 'For You'
I love it but it also makes me sad because it feels unfinished. There was another verse that never got added.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e01JS23vmT4

Standard.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn1t6l7UUPc

Want the intro to El Goodo as my ringtone but coming up empty

Really getting into i am the cosmos today.

I pretty much just listen to Big Star and Big Star related records at this point...

I pretty much just listen to Big Star and Big Star related records at this point...

This happened to me, too. I just watched the documentary again this afternoon, too.

I Am The Cosmos is pretty amazing in its own right....

Thinking about ordering one of these shirts

https://www.facebook.com/BigStar/photos/a.10151177969632324.497589.100494477323/10153365341717324/?type=1&permPage=1

Already did!

Thinking about ordering one of these shirts

https://www.facebook.com/BigStar/photos/a.10151177969632324.497589.100494477323/10153365341717324/?type=1&permPage=1
Shirt came today and I was one of 2 lucky recipients of the Chris Bell CD's! Makes me wonder if I was one of only 2 orders but still, it just feels good to win one for once!

That's tremendous

That's tremendous
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1cNVJzNyZSXMA3jWlfHSG06-nV3Li1M3rx7YA95w9eo=w1127-h635-no

Woulda been better if he had signed it

Woulda been better if he had signed it
Ha!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGrtZZ-AfL0

Real sad now, you guy.

So many feels.

Whomever made these ringtones on itunes sucks. I just want some B.S. music, and half of these jump right into the vocals, sometimes even cutting off words.

#SMH

I unlocked this, Tim. I don't know why Vinny locked it, but I think y'all can see what's going on here, right?

Thx, bro. I knew you always liked me at least a little bit.

Loving this one at the 'ment:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-Pv1nEtkJ4

I think Jody just tweeted at you, Tim. lol

Ha!

I Am The Cosmos is pretty amazing in its own right....

It's one of those records that I loved on first listen and kinda kicked myself over not listening to sooner

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1cNVJzNyZSXMA3jWlfHSG06-nV3Li1M3rx7YA95w9eo=w1127-h635-no

Sorry to burst your bubble, but there were more than 2 orders! It's so great to see your post (and my handwriting). I was wondering if we would get tagged in something. You're welcome for choosing your name ;) Hope you've enjoyed it!

Also, as far as the Big Star twitter goes - I'm the one who updates their socials. Jody does see them and will post here and there though :)

Thanks for loving them and being fans!

-Addison

Hi Addison! Thanks for stopping by

Art

Sorry to burst your bubble, but there were more than 2 orders! It's so great to see your post (and my handwriting). I was wondering if we would get tagged in something. You're welcome for choosing your name ;) Hope you've enjoyed it!

Also, as far as the Big Star twitter goes - I'm the one who updates their socials. Jody does see them and will post here and there though :)

Thanks for loving them and being fans!

-Addison
Thanks Sister! No bubbles burst, just not used to winning. :EMO:.

We've been waiting for you.

I wanted to live, you guys.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qoN7xF6ZPo

Stoked to have just discovered this, goosebumps!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-79u7VAxpoI

Damn.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB8Fx0Phsc0

I'm such a miserable bastard. Ha!

Fuck.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EFuACfyRZQ

FUCK

All so good.

Been listening to a lot of Tim Timebomb lately. This HOT COVER popped up in my Slacker feed this morning.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oshl2St9U9U

Start your Friday morning off with this HOT COVER, you guys.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao3MEwjywd4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDLgrQv2rgs

Been listening to a lot of Tim Timebomb lately. This HOT COVER popped up in my Slacker feed this morning.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oshl2St9U9U
Never been able to get into TT, don't mind it and love op ivy and Rancid but just haven't been invested in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF8fnoA1VNM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc5eH7LmwLk

Gold Jerry Gold.

Can't stop listening lately. I blame Glan.

Can't stop listening lately. I blame Glan.

It's a lovely burden.

Have been loving this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vHCno34XVY

That whole 1970 session album is great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAsubglfwGQ&feature=youtu.be

Not a fan of The Posies (or The Poises), but this is nice. Saw them open for Soul Asylum maybe 20 years ago, and Auer wouldn't stop jumping up and down in place and it was annoying.

Speaking of Soul Asylum, looks like Pirner is playing at this event

http://first-avenue.com/event/2015/09/third

"Jesus Christ" is the greatest Christmas song ever.

and I leave you with this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G4rBCsLwSs&list=PLZ1et_U1IikS96BTthCmnkTjGJ9fpYrw2&index=15

okay this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-yvdIHOdxw

+2

Listening to Holocaust. It might be the beer, but I feel like sobbing like a baby.

Listening to Holocaust. It might be the beer, but I feel like sobbing like a baby.

Were you thinking about the Holocaust?

Were you thinking about the Holocaust?

Maybe?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=105yeWrjoEc

http://www.stereogum.com/1163732/big-stars-10-best-songs/franchises/list/

Ehhhhh

Where the hell is HOLOCAUST????!?!?!?!/1/!/?!?!11

Too much Third

Third is amazing.

Yep, but still third best.

#GLANTIED

Ha, I lolled!!!

Yep, but still third best.
Disagree. It's not as 'whole' but some of the songs are amazing. You could see their progression, i really wish they had taken the time to finish it. Ok maybe I don't disagree, nevermind but who cares?

^^^Quality messageboarding there but I'm posting it anyways.....

^
POST PADDING!!!

Where the hell is HOLOCAUST????!?!?!?!/1/!/?!?!11

Watch the Sunrise? My Life is Right?

Bullcrap list. Leave the Big Star to us real fans.

NULLIFY MY LIFE

NULLIFY MY LIFE

I almost made that exact post earlier this week, weird!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhHavIAqGkU

Been working on 'my 10' for two days. Should be ready to post it tomorrow.

#obsessed

It's an impossible question.

If y'all don't have the boxed set, there are some amazing versions on there. I garontee.

10. Way Out West
9. Life is White
8. Mod Lang
7. She's a Mover
6. My Life is Right
5. Back of a Car
4. Kangaroo
3. Try Again
2. You Get What You Deserve
1. I'm in Love with a Girl

^

The next ten that didn't make my top ten.

I'm still shuffling my top ten around.

Yes, this is basically impossible.

So that's 11-20?

Yeah

Watch the Sunrise, Daisy Glaze, Big Black Car, Holocaust, My Life is Right, What's Going Ahn, Way Out West, When My Baby's Beside Me, Nighttime, Kanga Roo

Ok, I've wasted enough time on this.

10. Holocaust
9. When My Baby’s Beside Me
8. O My Soul
7. Watch the Sunrise
6. Daisy Glaze
5. Feel
4. In the Street
3. September Gurls
2. The Ballad Of El Goodo
1. Thirteen

Was researching Big Star tattoos FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON and saw this

http://www.justjared.com/2013/08/18/natalie-portman-wears-big-star-band-tee-to-walk-whiz/

Chris Bell died 37 years ago today.

RIP The Cosmos

Woke up with 'Kizza Me' stuck I my head, which is truly awful.

np


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM4ySM76HDM

Ha, I'm listening to BS, too.

Ha, I'm listening to BS, too.

I'm in a good mood and I was looking for something to put me in an even better mood. "Holocaust" was a good choice.

Obsessed right now with this one.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5bUSYQ9c2Y

Obsessed right now with this one.


I mean....it's just.....


I really like the demo version from the boxed set too:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2LF4uZSiqs

Drunk. Think I'm going to live post MY SPOTIFY.

CLT:
Try Again

LOVELY DAY

el goodo (live)

IN THE STREET

Such a jam

Nightime

fitting

She's a mover

You make any tight playalists on the 'fy, bro?

Just watched the doc again for about the 15th time. About to start it again.

http://i68.tinypic.com/2ign69h.jpg

People hate on The India Song, but I like it

People hate on The India Song, but I like it
It bugs the shit out of me for some reason. I think it's all the jangling.....probably more a matter of it just doesn't seem to fit, breaks the mood.

https://m.facebook.com/BigStar/posts/10153825784292324:0

https://m.facebook.com/BigStar/posts/10153825784292324:0
I know, i totally want those.

I would totally buy them put them on oncer and feel like an idiot and they'd be in my closet forever.

Same

Any of you bros heard this stuff?

http://m.pitchfork.com/news/62906-prix-band-featuring-big-stars-alex-chilton-and-chris-bell-reissuing-rare-recordings/

Any of you bros heard this stuff?

http://m.pitchfork.com/news/62906-prix-band-featuring-big-stars-alex-chilton-and-chris-bell-reissuing-rare-recordings/
Meant to answer before....Reminded me of early ACDC?? I'll definitely check out the full album though...

Currently digging on some O My Soul...So good....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDhioYU5GK4

https://twitter.com/bigstarband/status/709865557361889280

You'd think Addison would give us insiders a sneak peak.

In honor of my BLUE Raiders


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub9N8IP8hao

Interesting release announced

You'd think Addison would give us insiders a sneak peak.

Might have gotten shitcanned. Just saw a reference to "the old Ardent PR girl" in the FACEBOOK BIG STAR FAN GROUP that I'm in.

Ouch. Addison, care to tell us your side of the story?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vHCno34XVY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu08dGh4xvA

Can't remember if I've posted that

So good.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/wilco-r-e-m-members-team-for-big-star-tribute-concert-20160328#ixzz44FMAnU3B

Have had "Nighttime" stuck in my head, fam.

'Bout to have nighttime stuck in my head for a while fam.

GLANced in your eyes - and fell through the skies

Nice

Amazing!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fErF5Tfj6Qk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ddynyb_JA

Too much harmonica but I still like this one....

And it leads right into this on the boxed set...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30gD7E5y28w

Really getting into disc 2 of the boxed set you guys.

It's okay to look outside, you guys.

Featured article on Wikipedia, bros. Finally getting the recognition they deserve.

Haha, thought that actually crossed my mind last night:

"I truly pity those who haven't been exposed to Big Star."

I'm sure Chris Bell would feel better. Thanks, Wikipedia!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNVSjBRaJss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O8K1UGe1XE

Lovely post, Vinny!

It's just so inexplicably good. Pity has progressed into sadness. Those poor people.

And then Blue Moon comes on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V47GTme6ZCo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V47GTme6ZCo

This is so chill.

You guys listened to "Live at WLIR"?

https://play.spotify.com/album/2mIfcOLuXcNyKBSWBiyMnQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG4KnLsGmyo

So what's going ahn today, fellas?

Checking out "Complete Columbia: Big Star Live at University of Missouri 4/25/93" on Spotify, yg.

https://open.spotify.com/album/7eZKKe38ipnOOa7QsbZWIR

Third Box Set coming

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hvUuwKG0P4E&feature=youtu.be

Tight!

Time to stock up... our store at Ardent is moving and on sale this weekend. http://bit.ly/1YD3BBx

Ha! Just came to post that. Finally bit for the hoody.

So tight. Nothing says you're a baller like a Big Star hoodie.

Haha, I don't even wear hoodies! What's wrong with me...

New book coming

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/big-stars-history-captured-in-massive-limited-edition-book-w433138

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C5_NwnI2Jo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DID1xdLt2l0

Watching the doc again while I assemble the new weed whacker.

#dadguy

https://www.facebook.com/BigStar/videos/10154326635447324/

https://www.facebook.com/BigStar/videos/10154369471457324/

http://dangerousminds.net/comments/downs_a_stoned_and_chaotic_unreleased_alex_chilton _track_from_new_big_star_

Might listen to Third later. Such a great autumn album, you fans.

DId you scroll down and listen to the "new" Downs?

Love the comment below.

"Sounds like downs"

You're the joeysimms guy who posted that, aren't you?

"What's Going Glahn" just came up on the Spotify. #blessed

"What's Going Glahn" just came up on the Spotify. #blessed
Good idea.

https://68.media.tumblr.com/246980b6ea0bf309f5501c8244544bf0/tumblr_odmi5102rH1r7biqko1_540.jpg

Might listen to Third later. Such a great autumn album, you fans.

Soooo good.

nc RADIO CITY

or as that HATER Glan calls it, Radio Shitty. #smh

Gonna have to get the third boxed set fam. I'm an addict.

https://open.spotify.com/album/72sJQMu9XJXkZJ3uoS4DtU

Dope

Saw that, gonna crank that shit later.

Gotta give I Am the Cosmos another listen too.

Crank it RIGHT FUCKING NOW.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAIuim4GXK0

Did

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qoN7xF6ZPo

So dear to me.

yup

I mean......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF8fnoA1VNM

And.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF8fnoA1VNM

Been philosophizing internally big time tonight you guys (ie vodka).

This truth I hold to be self evident:

People who don't get Big Star are useless.

If my math is correct, we lost Chris Bell 38 years ago today, you guys.

Saw Complete Third at Dearborn Music yesterday. 50-ish bucks.

Would you bros rock this? (https://www.hellomerch.com/collections/big-star/products/chris-bell-i-am-the-cosmos-navy-t-shirt)
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0015/2602/products/COS_NAVY_T_1024x1024.jpg?v=1475275255

^Nice. The only thing that's on any of my shirts is UofM stuff though, so no. But that's a fuckin cool lookin shirt imo. NTAGAS

Think Vinny bought that shirt?

Think Vinny bought that shirt?
I don't have that one actually but it's on my list....I got the I am the Cosmos CD free from that contest when I bought the third shirt....

Tahoe did you get the new Cassette Box Set?

8 track, my brosef.

Ain't no one goin' to turn me 'round.

Now cranking! https://open.spotify.com/album/6vNohzMJIe37oWAYTdJFLT

YOU SHOULD'VE GIVEN YOUR LOVE TO JEEEEEESUS

You've been sitting on your ass. Trying to find some grace. But you better save yourself.

So Beatles


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnBaSPGU5VE

Rock City Version


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7i-mdNTQYQ

Alex's son Tim just joined the Big Star fan group on FB.

Thanks for accepting my request. I'm Alex Chilton's son. I would have joined sooner but,. I never knew you existed. Always loved the band.


Thanks y'all! Good to find this group! Some of you may know that Pop died while I was in prison. So, I try my best to represent him and our family the best that I can. I miss him.

He might have been somewhat different and difficult at times but, he was a great musician and he was a huge "Law and Order" fan... For those that didn't know..lol

Sounds like the kind of thing I (specifically me) would say if I were pretending to be Alex Chilton.

Thought same, but he seems legit.

He's posted some pics I've never seen before that look like family pics

I don't really doubt that it's him, just think it's funny!

Now you guys know my secret.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011092290517&fref=nf
http://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15107204_328369570876117_3261330908592724219_n.jpg ?oh=2959abb53a97817d03a06e5cbfc192ca&oe=590D3DDA

(unrelated to last post)


This is the original Ardent Records 45 version of "September Gurls" from 1974. It was mastered by Larry Nix at a different date than the RADIO CITY version, using varispeed technology, making this cut a few seconds shorter, quite a bit punchier and in a higher key. Alex Chilton's vocals offer up even more adenoidal urgency on this master, which was dedicated specifically for the airplay "September Gurls" never received (beyond a few markets) upon its initial release...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkuYFAK1PCg

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011092290517&fref=nf


Page not found

Think it's a private acct, then.

Let me know if you want me to stalk him and post more photos.

http://i67.tinypic.com/al0nsx.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/sl0mfp.jpg

How old is he? Guessing he's got to be at least in his mid 40s.

Looks like he's got two adult children, so yeah.

Bought tickets for Those Pretty Wrongs a month or so ago, whenever it was announced....was totally on the fence about going, leaning toward no but I just started listening to the album and it's actually pretty good. Not Big Star good by any means but I thought it would be terrible...it's not...

I tried getting into that once before, maybe I'll try again.

Unrelated note, Alex's son posted something a while back that said that Alex was a big 'Law & Order' fan. I can't decide if it's cool that I know that now or I wish I didn't. Kinda regret knowing that.

I tried getting into that once before, maybe I'll try again.

Yeah, it's nothing groundbreaking or anything but definitely listenable.