What was the first single/record you ever bought??

[Maureen]

Just out of curiousity (don't THINK we've done this one before)

Mine was The Locomotion by Grand Funk Railroad (see below)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sSQOeQakExU

[Mr Walker]

KISS - Destroyer

[Maureen]

I would've thought Jethro Tull would be in with a shout....???!!!

[Ms_Speedy_Elf]

As far as I can recall this was the first I bought

Saturday Night ~Bay City Rollers

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

I was a HUGE BCR fan back in the day . Thanks to a foreign pen pal I was able to get all of their albums ,I had a scrapbook with over 400 page's,my wall's were plastered with poster's ,the corner drug store was my favorite place each month waiting for the new teen magazine's to come out for picture's of Eric Faulkner,Les McKeown,Woody Wood and brother's Derek & Alan Longmuir .

[elfworks]

45 on the swan label.
SHE LOVES YOU and ILL GET YOU on the b.

xox

[scottish*mama*claus]

The Police -Synchronicity

[Mr Walker]

I would've thought Jethro Tull would be in with a shout....???!!!

LOL!!!

I had to mature a bit before I could get my head around the Jethro Tull catalog.

[JOHNOR]

there were two...

rick astley - never gonna give you up
cliff richard - mistletoe and wine

i was only a nipper but i loved those songs, i would have them on repeat contsantly.

[Santa's Helper]

I'm not sure I remember buying my first album but, I do recall the first records bought for me were Super Freak- Rick James and Jack and Diane- John Cougar.

[Boogedy]

The first record I remember getting was Thriller--Michael Jackson. I still have it!

[Sunshine73]

Wow. I really don't remember. Probably something by Debbie Gibson or something...hmmm...

[Mumof2]

A Strawberry Shortcake Record. I still have it and the cover too!

[RadioJonD]

45 on the swan label.
SHE LOVES YOU and ILL GET YOU on the b.xox

~ Imagine I’m in love with you ~
~ It’s easy ‘cause I know ~
~ I’ve imagined I’m in love with you ~
~ Many, many many times before ~
~ It’s not like me, to pretend… ~

Did I ever tell you that you're my shero, Elfie?

[JayIsh]

First album was Chicago's Greatest Hits...first single was Elton John's Benny & the Jets...first CD was Fleetwood mac's Rumors...First Eight Track was Lynyrd Skynyrd's One More From the Road, first Cassette was John Denver Live...So I'm obsessive...Big Deal!

[Mr Walker]

First album was Chicago's Greatest Hits...first single was Elton John's Benny & the Jets...first CD was Fleetwood mac's Rumors...First Eight Track was Lynyrd Skynyrd's One More From the Road, first Cassette was John Denver Live...So I'm obsessive...Big Deal!

Wow!
First eight track: Cheap Trick - Live at Budokan
First Cassette: Aerosmith - Toys In The Attic
First 45 single: Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
First CD: Judas Priest - Screaming For Vengeance

[RadioJonD]

Growing up in a very musical family, I can’t really make a distinction of which was my own first purchase. My mother and brother had records all laying all over the place by the time I came along!

I can remember buying the Beatles’ “White Album” and George Harrison’s “33 and a Third” lp. Even back then, I was digging through used record bins because I knew there had to be something else besides what the radio was shoveling. Johnny Ace, Joan Armatrading,, Marshall Crenshaw, Louis Jordan, and scores of others were waiting to be “discovered” and "rediscovered.”

Most of my early CD purchases were to replace some of my favorite vinyl albums. David Bowie’s “Pin Ups” comes to mind as one of those. The first digital download I bought was Spike Jones’ “Nutcracker Suite.” To date, I have bought only 25 digital downloads on an I-Tunes gift card. Call me old fashioned, but I like to hold a product in my hand from the time I pick it up in the shop to each time I get it out to play!

I'm still waiting for one of the real oldtimers to post their first 78 rpm purchase!

[Maureen]

I got that one too!!

Wow!
First eight track: Cheap Trick - Live at Budokan
First Cassette: Aerosmith - Toys In The Attic
First 45 single: Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
First CD: Judas Priest - Screaming For Vengeance

[elfworks]

~ Imagine I’m in love with you ~
~ It’s easy ‘cause I know ~
~ I’ve imagined I’m in love with you ~
~ Many, many many times before ~
~ It’s not like me, to pretend… ~

Did I ever tell you that you're my shero, Elfie?


HOLY COW!!!!! NOBODY EVER KNOWS THAT SONG!!!!!!
dump your wife and run away with me, please!!!!!

;-)

xoxoxox

[RadioJonD]

HOLY COW!!!!! NOBODY EVER KNOWS THAT SONG!!!!!!
dump your wife and run away with me, please!!!!!

;-)

xoxoxoxA classic case of the "B" side being better than the "A" side. I found/find that to be true 'bout 60% of the time!

If we run away, baby' mama goes too!

[elfworks]

my other fave beatles song that NOBODY knows is OLD BROWN SHOE. i mean, seriously, how great is "for your sweet to lip i'm in the queue"?

xoxo

[elfworks]

george was the genius in the bunch if you ask me. which doesnt mean the rest werent as well, but i think that outside the musician world, people didnt get how amazing he was.

xo

[Ms_Speedy_Elf]

I agree Elfworks .I too liked George's work.

[RadioJonD]

my other fave beatles song that NOBODY knows is OLD BROWN SHOE. i mean, seriously, how great is "for your sweet to lip i'm in the queue"?

xoxohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSn3w_ZlJSo

[elfworks]

i had that bookmarked already!!!!
:D

xox

[elfworks]

and oh look! ive derailed another thread!! back only a couple hours and BAM! right outta the gate!!

apologies to whomever started the thing.

xoxo

[Maureen]

And that would be me!!!

[elfworks]

a bazillion apologies maureen for derailing your delightful thread!!

xox

[Maureen]

Only a bazillion?! You're just not trying!!!!

[elfworks]

ok well now youre just derailing your own thread!!!

:D

xo

[RadioJonD]

i had that bookmarked already!!!!
:D

xoxNo flies on you!
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[elfworks]

well, i DID say it was one of my fave songs......

xox

[RadioJonD]

well, i DID say it was one of my fave songs......

xoxYou could have shared it! But NOOOOOOO!!!, since I'm a willing participant in your thread hijack, I had to dig it out for our guests!

[elfworks]

you didnt know it already??

i am stunned!! i thought you knew every song ever written and recorded!!!!!!

xoxoxo

[RadioJonD]

you didnt know it already??

i am stunned!! i thought you knew every song ever written and recorded!!!!!!

xoxoxoOh I knew it! Got it on an lp and a cd. I just had to dig up the YouTube for the others (whom by now have abandoned all hope and departed this thread <I’m sorry too Maureen> and left us to our own devices) so that they could dig it right along with us!

As for all the other tunes ever written and recorded, I have you to fill me in on those few that have fallen through the cracks!

Reckon they are ready for TFIA?

[elfworks]

whew!!! had me scared for a sec.

so if you knew it, why am i being chastised for not sharing?????

xoxox

[RadioJonD]

whew!!! had me scared for a sec.

so if you knew it, why am i being chastised for not sharing?????

xoxoxThe YouTube clip. If you had it bookmarked, you could have shared it!

Okay here's the deal; we'll both take credit since you mentioned it and I dug it out! Let's not argue any more in front of the kids. You're the best!

[elfworks]

LOL! im clear now. sorry. been on a codeine drip for a week. (walking pneumonia) so im a little slow and, its been a while.

ATTN LADIES AND GENTS. PLEASE RETURN TO POSTING AS NORMAL AND IN KEEPING WITH THE THEME OF THIS THREAD.

;-)

xox

[elfworks]

or not......

:D

xox

[RadioJonD]

LOL! im clear now. sorry. been on a codeine drip for a week. (walking pneumonia) so im a little slow and, its been a while.

ATTN LADIES AND GENTS. PLEASE RETURN TO POSTING AS NORMAL AND IN KEEPING WITH THE THEME OF THIS THREAD.

;-)

xoxShouldn’t that be Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu? And what do you mean by not sharing the drip?

[JayIsh]

It's always been my thought that Danny was the most talented Partridge but most people never agree...

;)
:snowball:

[George Broderick, Jr.]

Getting back on topic... the first 45 I remember owning was a box top sendaway deal of the Quick Draw McGraw theme song...

Then it was one of those cardboard 45's you cut off the back of cereal boxes... probably Sugar Sugar by The Archies...

I think Jughead was a far better drummer than most people give him credit for. cheesy

[RadioJonD]

It's always been my thought that Danny was the most talented Partridge but most people never agree... Coolest hair, at least.

[RadioJonD]

Getting back on topic... the first 45 I remember owning was a box top sendaway deal of the Quick Draw McGraw theme song...

Then it was one of those cardboard 45's you cut off the back of cereal boxes... probably Sugar Sugar by The Archies...

I think Jughead was a far better drummer than most people give him credit for.Cool! I rememeber those cut out cereal box records!

Jughead's talent was all in his beenie, but he was a great drummer! I always thought Veronica was hot!

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[HolidayHoney]

I think it was a 3 Dog Night song

[trackrebel]

Arielle The Mermaid - The original Soundtrack.....:D

the first music cd I bought was Janet Jackson´s maxi single Again....I was really late...I was 13 already

[Santa's Helper]

The first record I remember getting was Thriller--Michael Jackson. I still have it!

One of the best albums ever!!!!!

[elfworks]

I always thought Veronica was hot!



i would have thought you'd have gone for betty......

;-)

xoxo

[HouseElf]

Saturday Night Fever :hello: THE BEE GEES

[Courtney]

Not sure, it may have been Madonna, El DeBarge or NKOTB. It has been a very long time.

[trackrebel]

One of the best albums ever!!!!!

I agree...Thriller is timeless and still puts people on the dancefloor!


@Courtney: Thanx for reminding bout El Debarge....I have one of his Albums...unfortuantely it has so many scratches on it...I won´t even be loaded in the CD Player...might have to buy it again....Very, very talented man!!!

[George Broderick, Jr.]

Oh, if we're talking albums now, the first I ever owned was Christmas With The Chipmunks, volume 1...

Then, a few years later, when I was seven, going on eight, I was due to have my tonsils removed and got an album called "Peter Ponsel and His Tonsils"... that record was GREAT and really helped reduce my fear of the upcoming procedure. I wish I could find a copy of it today.

[RadioJonD]

Oh, if we're talking albums now, the first I ever owned was Christmas With The Chipmunks, volume 1...
Then, a few years later, when I was seven, going on eight, I was due to have my tonsils removed and got an album called "Peter Ponsel and His Tonsils"... that record was GREAT and really helped reduce my fear of the upcoming procedure. I wish I could find a copy of it today.
“Peter Ponsil and His Tonsils” - Gwen Davies with Hugo Peretti & His Orchestra

http://www.ent-specialists.net/resourcesbroc.php

Scroll down near the bottom to a section called Information for Children.

<Dr. Sneezenblow, LOL!>

[elfworks]

my first album was a beatle album that was later released as THE BEATLES. cant think what it was originally called. had cut outs of their faces and other cool things. its the one with PLEASE PLEASE ME AND ANNA AND CHAINS AND MISERY AND DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET AND THERE'S A PLACE etc etc....

[George Broderick, Jr.]

Turns out, Radio JonD linked me to the site that has an MP3 version of Peter Ponsil and his Tonsils and when I go there, I find that the most recent album cover art for it is by a personal (cartoonist) friend of mine from nearby Erie, PA...

How cool (in an oddly coincidental way) is that..?

[kelly ann]

I think it was 'mickey', by Toni Basil.

[ninapooh]

The first ever singe I bought was The Monkeees - Last Train to Clarksville (and I still like it)

[MerryLilHoHo]

The first one ever bought for me.... KrissKross "Jump"

The first one I remember buying was either Hanson or Spice Girls. (Don't laugh, I was 11)

[trackrebel]

Kriss Kross...haha....I love that song

[whychristmas]

First single: "Can't touch this" MC Hammer (hides under desk with shame)
First album (cassette): Can't remember what it was called but it was by the KLF
First album (cd): Waking up the neighbors, Bryan Adams

So my taste slowly got better! (well possibly...)

[Christmasstar]

I know I would buy them as soon as they came out and had a large collection. I had the Eagles, Mama's and the Papa's, Elvis (of course) , the Candy man by Samy Davis Jr., Jonny Nash, I can see clearly now,Perth county conspiracy etc, but I do not know who was first. You would think a person could remember their first! :-?
Oh well, I enjoyed them all!

[trackrebel]

I was thinking again....and the first single I bought was notJanet Jackson.....it was the Pet Shop Boys with Go West.......do&#233;sn&#180;t match my music taste at all...but I love that song..both versions actually

[act_as_if]

hmm...

First cd I, myself bought?

Hanson, Middle of Nowhere.

[Wenceslaus]

I think the first single I ever got was a freebie record advertising the new Yogi Bear movie. I ordered it from the back of a cereal box. The first song record I got was from my cousin, who gave me a 45 with the Beatles on it. The first album I ever bought was a compilation put out by a local radio station with several Top 40 hits on it. All back in the days of vinyl.

[Wenceslaus]

my first album was a beatle album that was later released as THE BEATLES. cant think what it was originally called. had cut outs of their faces and other cool things. its the one with PLEASE PLEASE ME AND ANNA AND CHAINS AND MISERY AND DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET AND THERE'S A PLACE etc etc....http://thebeatles-collection.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/img_0864_1_1.JPG


Sounds like you had a copy of the album Song, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles, which came out on the Vee-Jay label in July 1964. That small company got to release the first Beatles album in the U.S. after Capitol Records passed on its option in the first half of 1963, when the Beatles were still unknown here. Vee-Jay repackaged the same group of songs with different album titles and artwork several times between January and October 1964, at the height of Beatlemania.

I just noticed that Paul didn't bother to put his cigarette down when he posed for the photo.

[trackrebel]

talking bout the beatles....i think i iwll have to get some beatles cds

[starflake]

Aging myself here... (who isn't? *points finger and laughs* j/k)

The first tape in my possession was a participation award for doing a holiday chorus concert. It was a Flinstone's Christmas Carol tape. I'll never forget Fred's laugh.

My first single ever bought was a tape of 2Pac "Keep Ya Head Up" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW--IGAfeas). Still classic. Thank you, newspaper route.

My first CD was technically The Beavis & Butt-Head Experience. haha My father and I were big on the show. He got the album through some mail deal (freebie I think) and gave it to me. For the record, it was less than stellar, but I adored the thought and verily did happily stomach "I Got You Babe (Cher & Mike Judge)" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGsZ2Xtq37w).

My first CD ever bought, which was thoroughly shared among my friends as well, was TLC's CrazySexyCool (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC9FsbdeJmM) album. (Holy cow. I just now learned that was Andr&#233; 3000. Should have realized it; it's so obvious! heh I guess it was love from the start.) I still know every timeless word by heart.

And if we fast forward to digital, I'm pretty sure my first MP3 was CAKE "Sheep Go to Heaven" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0mx5ERj1eI). Another classic.

[JAboc]

I don't remember my "first" actual cd I ever bought but the first vinyl I ever owned was a set that my ex girlfriend gave me last year consisting of all of Jack Johnsons albums and John Mayers my 2 idols. sigh..

[Twinkle]

I'll date myself here but will answer the question. The very first record I ever bought was "See Ya Later Allegator" by Bill Haley, whom most of you have never heard of. Lol.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a289/Lizilu2/AcloserlookatanotherAllegator1-15-0.jpg

[trackrebel]

Aging myself here... (who isn't? *points finger and laughs* j/k)

The first tape in my possession was a participation award for doing a holiday chorus concert. It was a Flinstone's Christmas Carol tape. I'll never forget Fred's laugh.

My first single ever bought was a tape of 2Pac "Keep Ya Head Up" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW--IGAfeas). Still classic. Thank you, newspaper route.

My first CD was technically The Beavis & Butt-Head Experience. haha My father and I were big on the show. He got the album through some mail deal (freebie I think) and gave it to me. For the record, it was less than stellar, but I adored the thought and verily did happily stomach "I Got You Babe (Cher & Mike Judge)" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGsZ2Xtq37w).

My first CD ever bought, which was thoroughly shared among my friends as well, was TLC's CrazySexyCool (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC9FsbdeJmM) album. (Holy cow. I just now learned that was André 3000. Should have realized it; it's so obvious! heh I guess it was love from the start.) I still know every timeless word by heart.

And if we fast forward to digital, I'm pretty sure my first MP3 was CAKE "Sheep Go to Heaven" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0mx5ERj1eI). Another classic.

I love Your taste in music.....btw....I loved this I got You babe version a lot too....:D....the video was funny, too..........Keep Ya Head is a stellar record...like most everything he released while he was alive.....and CrazySexyCool is one great album!

[kelly ann]

Anyone remember the song Agadoo? LOL

[Maureen]

Push pineapple, shake the tree???!!!!!!!!!

[kelly ann]

to the left, to the right......

[trackrebel]

oh my goodness ladies...hahaha...I know that song....it&#180;s so funny.....at the tennis court....the women&#180;s team older than 40....most of them were almost 50.....were always partying to that song......doing a special dance...haha...and none of em had rhythm...but they surely had fun......

so Kelly...that&#180;s Your first record?

[VeryWelshXmasLover]

lol @ agadoo!

I have no idea what my first single that I bought was.

[kelly ann]

oh my goodness ladies...hahaha...I know that song....it´s so funny.....at the tennis court....the women´s team older than 40....most of them were almost 50.....were always partying to that song......doing a special dance...haha...and none of em had rhythm...but they surely had fun......

so Kelly...that´s Your first record?
No I think it was bought for me....shameful isnt it!! lol

[starflake]

I love Your taste in music.....btw....I loved this I got You babe version a lot too....:D....the video was funny, too..........Keep Ya Head is a stellar record...like most everything he released while he was alive.....and CrazySexyCool is one great album!

I noticed you had quite a bit of 2pac mentioned in another post (the YouTube thread). *high five* hehe :point:

Those songs transcend form. I can't think of a single person they couldn't reach, no matter what race, socioeconomic status, gender. And I swear, the album CrazySexyCool had a song for every occasion.

[trackrebel]

starflake...I agree with everything You just wrote!!! Everything


@Kelly....yeah...it is kinda embarrassing...but funny as well.....in the end....the first CD I ever gotten was the Soundtrack for the cartoon Arielle The Mermaid...:D

[Christmas Queen]

Xanadu (sp?) by Olivia Newton John!
This thread sure gives away our ages! LOL!

[miller4plusmore]

Heart of Glass by Blondie (5th grade!)

[SW1Dennis]

:sparkle:

I remember it well. It was Sugar Sugar by the Archies.

[ScottCalvin]

First record I ever brought was by a band called Nu Shooz to impress a girl.

However the first record I brought for myself was in fact 2 Albums Kiss' Lick it Up and Motley Crue's Shout at the Devil

[singingringingtree]

'Gimmie Dat Ding' by The Pipkins


:rudolph:

[Meceka]

First single - Beth by KISS
First album - Parallel Lines by Blondie
First cassette - Tears for Fears
First CD - actually bought two: Storm Front by Billy Joel
Elvis Costello & the Attractions Greatest Hits

[Snow-in-Texas]

Time for a bump

First single: Lean On Me by Bill Withers
First LP: Rest in Peace-Steppenwolf
First CD: Exit Stage Left-Rush
Don't remember my first cassette and never owned an 8 track, thought they were worthless.

Never owned Thriller and never want to, guess I am a minority there. Just never got into Michael Jackson.

[Christmas-A-Holic]

I don't remember album or single because my dad owns literally 1000's of vinyl records so I always had lots of music from a small child until I grew up and moved out. He still has them all and added more since I moved.

I think my first cassette was Time Life Treasury Christmas collection.

My first cd was The Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and Revolver. (bought them both at the same time).

[RadioJonD]

Time for a bump. Never owned Thriller and never want to, guess I am a minority there. Just never got into Michael Jackson.
At least you are not totally alone and thanks for bumping a cool thread!

[Snow-in-Texas]

At least you are not totally alone and thanks for bumping a cool thread!

Glad to do it, I came across it and thought it was a good one.

[Snow-in-Texas]

KISS - Destroyer


I was a huge KISS fan in the 70s. Destroyer was my first KISS album, and is still my favorite KISS album. I got to see them back in 2003 when they toured with Aerosmith, awesome concert!

[made582]

The first tape I ever bought was mountain music by alabama.

[Meceka]

I was a huge KISS fan in the 70s. Destroyer was my first KISS album, and is still my favorite KISS album. I got to see them back in 2003 when they toured with Aerosmith, awesome concert!
What a cool show that must have been!

[ReineV]

Back in the mid 90's, I bought a CD by the boy group 'Immature'. I loved them SO MUCH for like, a few months, then completely forgot about them.

[lauriebear777]

Pop Music but I do not remember who sings it!!!! But, to this day I still love that song.

Talk about Pop Music... Tee Hee

[Wenceslaus]

Pop Muzik (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_Muzik), a 1979 song by the British band M.

[lauriebear777]

Wow thanks Wenceslaus I even spelled it worng and you found it!!! Way, cool!!!

[christmasjingles]

all I remember was that I was in the 3rd grade and it was something by the Dave Clark Five, but I don't remember which song of theirs it was.

[Meceka]

all I remember was that I was in the 3rd grade and it was something by the Dave Clark Five, but I don't remember which song of theirs it was.
I had their greatest hits album until my older sister got clay all over it and ruined it :-?

[RadioJonD]

I had their greatest hits album until my older sister got clay all over it and ruined it :-?Sister committed a cardinal violation; Thou shalt not violate the sanctity of thy sibling’s music collection!

[Smiley21]

Hanson's 1st album with Mmmm Bop on it LOL.

[xmas365]

My first album I bought by myself was something by The Monkees at a neighbors tag sale, I think I was 5-6 years old

[caninemom3]

I really can't remember but it had to have been by The Beatles.