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The Bearded Bard 
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 Posted: March 22 2012 at 14:14 |
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Ivan_Melgar_M
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Posted: March 22 2012 at 14:21 |
As in the case of Robert, my vote isn't a secret.
After Genesis, my favorite PROG band is Kansas.
They were incredibly innovative, as a fact they were the first band that blended Symphonic Prog, Hard Rock and Country Music with great taste and ability.
Chicago, despite being listed here is not Prog (IMO of course and i can be wrong), and can't understand how they are being considered innovative, they did what hundreds of other bands, with less talent. (Again IMO)
Iván
Edited by Ivan_Melgar_M - March 22 2012 at 14:23
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richardh
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Posted: March 22 2012 at 16:06 |
I only own the first couple of Chicago albums and like them both. Havn't ventured any further. I saw Kansas play live about 6 years ago or so and I was very impressed.Probably should vote Kansas but I'll go with both.
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dwill123
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Posted: March 22 2012 at 17:10 |
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Chicago easily. Kansas is one of the most boring bands. Almost as bad as Rush.
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mohaveman
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Posted: March 22 2012 at 17:11 |
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Kansas by a billion miles. Only like 10% of early Chicago counts as prog IMHO
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gr8dane
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Posted: March 22 2012 at 17:40 |
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Kansas fershure.But I love a lot of the early Chicago also.
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Shake & bake.
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HolyMoly
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Posted: March 22 2012 at 17:55 |
This has been an interesting poll. Lots of people feel very strongly in favor of one band and equally strongly against the other.
I listened to the first Kansas album today (my "strongly against" band) for the first time in years, and it was pretty entertaining. Not good enough to change my vote (I really love Chicago, man), but I'm glad this poll came around and encouraged me to give them another chance. I'll never badmouth Kansas again.
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ProgEpics
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Posted: March 22 2012 at 18:07 |
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Come on you target for faraway laughter,
Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine!
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: March 22 2012 at 18:32 |
I confess I did have to go and look up the lyrics for that one as I have heard that song several times though it's been a while. Anyone want to have a go at Kansas lyric based joke? 
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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ClemofNazareth
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Posted: March 22 2012 at 20:22 |
Slartibartfast wrote:
I confess I did have to go and look up the lyrics for that one as I have heard that song several times though it's been a while.
Anyone want to have a go at Kansas lyric based joke?
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How about a 'name this tune'? No cheating - Google is off limits  “The world began to change – the children moved and they had children. So they took the space and put the ceiling on the floor.”
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"Peace is the only battle worth waging."
Albert Camus
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 05:11 |
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Oh I think I have that one. It's off of In The Spirit Of Things?
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Snow Dog
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 05:20 |
Slartibartfast wrote:
I confess I did have to go and look up the lyrics for that one as I have heard that song several times though it's been a while.
Anyone want to have a go at Kansas lyric based joke?
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That was a joke? 
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 05:31 |
It won't be funny if I have to explain it.
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Snow Dog
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 05:36 |
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It isn't funny either way then.
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 08:29 |
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It isn't funny either way then. |
It got a "nice" from someone who is a fan of the band, but it is pretty much the inherent nature of jokes that if you have to explain it, it loses impact, but doesn't make it unfunny. For that one to really work you need familiarity with the lyrics of one of their more popular songs.
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Snow Dog
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 08:48 |
Slartibartfast wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
It isn't funny either way then. |
It got a "nice" from someone who is a fan of the band, but it is pretty much the inherent nature of jokes that if you have to explain it, it loses impact, but doesn't make it unfunny. For that one to really work you need familiarity with the lyrics of one of their more popular songs.
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I'm sure knowing the song would make no difference. I see the words you posted. How does it relate to me not wanting to listen to Chicago?
How about just explaining it anyway?
Edited by Snow Dog - March 23 2012 at 08:59
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ProgEpics
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 09:52 |
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I take it that he meant a chicago fan might beat you up and make you cry, but lighten up he was just quoting a song for us chicago fans.
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Come on you target for faraway laughter,
Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine!
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ClemofNazareth
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:54 |
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Oh I think I have that one. It's off of In The Spirit Of Things? |
Good guess, but no...
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"Peace is the only battle worth waging."
Albert Camus
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Snow Dog
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 13:06 |
ProgEpics wrote:
I take it that he meant a chicago fan might beat you up and make you cry, but lighten up he was just quoting a song for us chicago fans. |
Charming.
Chicago fans are too gay to beat anyone up.
Edited by Snow Dog - March 23 2012 at 13:09
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Fox On The Rocks
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Posted: March 23 2012 at 15:29 |
Snow Dog wrote:
ProgEpics wrote:
I take it that he meant a chicago fan might beat you up and make you cry, but lighten up he was just quoting a song for us chicago fans. |
Charming.
Chicago fans are too gay to beat anyone up.
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 Whoa, you did not just go there.  Brutal.
Edited by Fox On The Rocks - March 23 2012 at 15:30
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