Can The Guess Who Stand The Test Of Time

neardeathexperience · 02-06-2013, 08:10 PM

If one had a chart with all the Canadian bands that ever existed the Guess Who would surely be on top of it. In my opinion they were the template for Sloan, Our Lady Peace, Odds and numerous other bands that came after them!
The Guess Who really knew how to write catchy chart topping songs along with some bluesy numbers. I think they stand the test of time and perhaps looking at their whole career are the best band that ever came out of Canada from a music standpoint.

Burning Down · 02-10-2013, 03:16 PM

The Guess Who have some great songs, but there are other Canadian artists I would put before them if I were to rank them.

neardeathexperience · 02-10-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

The Guess Who have some great songs, but there are other Canadian artists I would put before them if I were to rank them.

Would you care to tell us who they are?????

Burning Down · 02-10-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by neardeathexperience

Would you care to tell us who they are?????

Sure. You needed five question marks for that?

The Tragically Hip
Rush
Barenaked Ladies
Jann Arden
Gordon Lightfoot
Joni Mitchell
The Guess Who
BTO
Neil Young
Blue Rodeo

neardeathexperience · 02-12-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

Sure. You needed five question marks for that?

The Tragically Hip
Rush
Barenaked Ladies
Jann Arden
Gordon Lightfoot
Joni Mitchell
The Guess Who
BTO
Neil Young
Blue Rodeo

It was a quick way of suggesting 5 bands.......
Thank you for your 9 suggestions. There are some pretty high quality artists listed there. Personally I would probably give the nod to Neil Young and since Randy was in both bands it's a win win with BTO, but all the other artists for me are lower on the scale.

Burning Down · 02-12-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by neardeathexperience

It was a quick way of suggesting 5 bands.......
Thank you for your 9 suggestions. There are some pretty high quality artists listed there. Personally I would probably give the nod to Neil Young and since Randy was in both bands it's a win win with BTO, but all the other artists for me are lower on the scale.

I felt like filling out ten spots... I guess we just have slightly different tastes in music. Over the last few years I've gotten more into classical and jazz, and other music.

neardeathexperience · 02-12-2013, 08:33 PM

Oh I can appreciate what those others bands and female artists have done it's just that the over all body of work that the Guess Who have given us I like better. I never really liked Rush because of the lead singer's voice. For those who like Rush I'm happy for you. The Hip well I like a few of their songs, but was not an avid fan. I think Blue Rodeo are a great band as is the Bare Naked Ladies, but again not even close to the Guess Who in my humble opinion.

Burning Down · 02-12-2013, 10:52 PM

I grew up with the music of the Guess Who... I got tired of it. They're a good band, but they are from my parents' generation.

Paul Smeenus · 02-12-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

I grew up with the music of the Guess Who... I got tired of it. They're a good band, but they are from my parents' generation.

So am I. But for the most part I agree with you

Surell · 02-13-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

Neil Young at Nine

Neil Young at Nine?

02-06-2013, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
neardeathexperience Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 531	Can The Guess Who Stand The Test Of Time If one had a chart with all the Canadian bands that ever existed the Guess Who would surely be on top of it. In my opinion they were the template for Sloan, Our Lady Peace, Odds and numerous other bands that came after them! The Guess Who really knew how to write catchy chart topping songs along with some bluesy numbers. I think they stand the test of time and perhaps looking at their whole career are the best band that ever came out of Canada from a music standpoint.

02-10-2013, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	The Guess Who have some great songs, but there are other Canadian artists I would put before them if I were to rank them.

02-12-2013, 08:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
neardeathexperience Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 531	Oh I can appreciate what those others bands and female artists have done it's just that the over all body of work that the Guess Who have given us I like better. I never really liked Rush because of the lead singer's voice. For those who like Rush I'm happy for you. The Hip well I like a few of their songs, but was not an avid fan. I think Blue Rodeo are a great band as is the Bare Naked Ladies, but again not even close to the Guess Who in my humble opinion.

02-12-2013, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	I grew up with the music of the Guess Who... I got tired of it. They're a good band, but they are from my parents' generation.