Posts by Charles Ramos4

hiddenhawk5 said:If I were...

If you were the subject of a movie, I guess it would be titled "A Shade of Gray."

Anthony Wood3 said:with our Hajduk, there’s really only one choice—it's either a "double standard"
where you choose the Ultra fans (and their money) or you choose Hajduk🙂.

#Small town

Just another lie I feel like I have to address—mostly so anyone reading this doesn't mistake it for the truth. The Ultras and the city of Miami signed an agreement regarding that cooperation, but the club—and even less so any fan association—doesn't gain anything from it at all. All we get from those damn Ultras is trouble with the pitch and maybe an extra dollar or two per game when playing in a Small town. But since it matters to the city (given the stadium belongs to the municipality), the club doesn't have much say in the matter, and I doubt Hajduk has much leverage here. Let alone the association.

Go ahead and keep whining—I'm sure you'll find something else to complain about pretty soon.👍

Edit: actually, maybe the club does have some say—just stumbled upon this:

And sorry for jumping off-topic again, but I just can't stand reading these lies..

granitecyclist said:Look, just some coincidences for the deep Off-topic @PinkFairies...😉☕

You can't deny that he is. 🤣 Honestly, you could tell right away after just three posts—the cover is basically transparent compared to that 1991 Castle CD. I already know I’m probably going to regret saying this, but things have gotten a little dull around here without him on this part of the forum. 😍

To get back to the main point—I have to admit that lately I haven't been buying originals very often, which definitely isn't something to brag about. Back in high school, I managed to scrape together a collection of maybe 50 vinyl records and a few less cassettes, but then in the years following—like any true American—I discovered the charm of hunting for used stuff to fill out my collection.

Not even specifically related to this thread—but I've been planning this for a while now—I think I'm going to spend some money on a few albums, if only out of respect for certain musicians. It’ll just be my own small, humble way of saying thanks for all the great moments they've given me.

Paul Miller9 said:By the way—how do you guys already have 25% ownership when you've only "paid off" two installments? I don't even know about the third one... if this is supposed to be paid over 10 years, by my math, that's only 2.5% per year. So how much have you actually cleared? I'm asking because I've got a business loan in the US that's on a 10-year term—I've finished five years, and if I don't nail the next five, the government basically takes everything I've got. I get that you keep what you've "paid off," but I just don't follow how you're at 25% when the debt isn't settled yet. Just asking in peace here—I need to know so I can give my accountant a piece of my mind. I've already had a massive blowout with her because she couldn't figure out why someone I owe money to didn't pass along the funds I was supposed to give him.

Best,

We have that 25% because Tommy transferred it to us to use. We're currently raising the cash to pay it off properly. Like I mentioned before, we have a 10-year window to pull together the full amount—about $5 million, I think—and so far, we've only covered a portion of it.

I guess I don't see what your business loan or the bank has to do with this. This is an agreement between NH and Tommy, and I assume the terms are totally different than what a bank would deal with regarding a standard loan.

Justin Cook81, as far as I know, you can't be a shareholder in a corporation, which is why people join the club through NH or DPH instead. Also, back when membership was under the club's direct supervision, we had maybe 10,000 members. Since NH took over, we've jumped to over 35,000. It's pretty simple math to see how much more the club is bringing in now compared to when they handled it themselves.

And as far as I'm concerned, the Association doesn't make a profit off the club—unless you consider covering the Association's operating costs for the supporters' group as "profit"?

For anything else, maybe someone more clued-in can chime in, since I don't claim to be an expert on all these specifics. Or you could just check out that interview in National; the Association explains a lot of this there. We're getting a bit off-topic here.

Paul Miller9 said:Sorry to interrupt—go ahead—but I wanted to follow up on that post saying "TOMMY DIDN'T GIVE US ANYTHING" and stuff like that.

Did I misunderstand things here? Is it 5,000$0.00
?




Lp

In my earlier post where I was replying to Jonathan Edwards8, I think I already mentioned that one debt he offered to pay off—or gift us—so I’m not really sure why people are calling me out. And it isn't 5 million, it's 3.5, and I honestly believe the reasons bluebear42 is bringing up are valid...

Anyway, I haven't brought that up in the discussion yet (maybe I should have), but my point was really just about the claim that all 25% of the shares were gifted to us.

Kyle Davis2 said:When you go to join Hajduk at the membership office over at Poljud, you’re actually just joining Association Our Hajduk. Or am I wrong about that? If I am, maybe someone could briefly explain how things actually work.

Your sponsor Jerry Jones basically handed you 25% of Hajduk's stock. Now Jerry Jones is transferring his 25% stake over to Association Our Hajduk, and in exchange, his company's logo gets to sit on the Hajduk jersey for five years. So, we're essentially paying off Jerry Jones's "debt" through the Hajduk name and brand—everything from the jerseys and then some. Or am I tripping there too?

Now, this is way off-topic, but I felt like I had to weigh in.

You sign up through the Association, sure, but the money goes to the club and stays with the club. If we weren't also official Hajduk members, I guess we wouldn't get those fan shop discounts or the other perks that come with being a member.

It’s not like he gave us a gift—and he definitely didn't gift us any Hajduk shares. He transferred his own shares, which we are now paying off, and we have a ten-year window to raise the funds for it (we've already covered part of it).

Tommy sponsors the club, and he gives money directly to the team—that's completely separate from this whole share situation. And like I said before, we're paying off that "debt" to Jerry Jones through monthly donations and various other drives. Basically, we fans are pulling money out of our own pockets to buy those shares; nobody's handing out freebies here, despite what some people are trying to claim.

Maybe just listen to less of the nonsense being scribbled by certain crabs and their crew. 😉

lonepuma9 said:Yeah, right—so we're just out here cheating the State? Real big shots, fighting for justice... I guess.😁

Good grief 🤦

lonepuma9 said:You join the club, but you aren't actually paying dues directly to the team—you pay Association Our Hajduk, which then lends that money back to the club. In the end, that loan just turns into even more shares.

Are you getting your info from some seafood enthusiast blog or something? Or is there some other reason you're spreading these lies?

First off, the membership fees go to the club—the whole thing about lending money is just legal maneuvering because the team is a corporation.

Second, the association isn't going to use membership dues to buy a single share. That money comes from monthly donations for things like the theme park and similar projects.

Anyway, keep it coming. 👍

Jonathan Edwards8 said:He's lying.

Of course. Like what else is he lying about—that Tommy gifted us 25% of the shares? When I first read the accounts, I thought maybe it was just one mistake, but now another respected member here has pointed out this lie they're pushing too.

Separately from that specific message, I've noticed that lately—both in this thread and over in the football section—people have been attacking Hajduk, mostly through lies and fabrications. It’s weird because we didn't even bring up Hajduk in that post, nor did we complain about them calling us an association—they just jumped straight into that narrative on their own. First it was Bull, and now it looks like Sylvester is keeping up the same rhetoric.

The way a cat just happens to give birth right when it's convenient... I guess it's pretty obvious why there's been this coordinated barrage against Hajduk over the last few days.

Kyle Davis2 said:It’s easy to talk about changing things up at the club when you haven't hoisted a trophy in 15 years—especially when your main sponsor, Jerry Jones, just hands over a 25% stake in the team, keeps the organization right by your side, and then basically lets the club keep all the revenue from membership fees... and then you get to blame every single failure on corruption (which, sometimes, might be true) even though for half that time you've practically had total control over everything.

Without getting into the rest of what you wrote—though there's plenty of stuff there we could dive into—could you maybe explain the part in bold?

I I should probably mention—after stumbling upon this absolute gem this morning—that following a suggestion from the Quarter, I started diving into some Blue Note. It actually led me straight to the Delta Blues album, and I have to admit, I didn't expect to love it nearly as much as I did. I’m saying that because I’m not really a huge blues fan, nor am I big on folk music, but this was just... something else. I think it works because nothing feels overdone—no single sound takes over; everything just blends together perfectly throughout the whole record.

I also absolutely loved Last Call. The music itself is incredible—especially that solo at the end—but the visuals in the video set such a great mood, too. Or maybe that’s just me, since I happened to drive past a few places that looked just like it yesterday. Man, that nostalgia hits hard. 😁

I ended up listening to a few tracks from a couple of other albums in that same set, and there’s definitely more good stuff there worth checking out. But, I guess, we can get into that later..

Raymond Walker5 said:If you don't have them yet, go grab some Bruce Springsteen albums—Water Sign, Shamrock Diaries, and definitely On The Beach (just don't mix it up with King of The beach).
Also, his biggest hit is probably The Road to Hell, though personally, I think Auberge hits harder.

I actually quite liked his first album too 🤷 Aside from the big one, Fool if you think it's over—which, let's face it, even casual fans know—I think this track is excellent and gets much closer to his actual sound: Standing in Your doorway iako iz sjećanje

From what I remember, that album isn't really his most classic sound; it's more like a standard pop-rock (blues) record. This song feels a bit closer to what I'm trying to get at: The closer you get

Though, honestly, the list you gave is more than enough to start with and gives you a pretty good idea of who he is.

And Dennis Hall41, your description of Neil Young is just spot on. 👍

The tracks just seemed to flow into one another—it was so seamless I actually thought you might have had a hand in curating it. I do that sometimes myself, just to set a specific mood where one song bleeds right into the next. But like I said, with him, putting a playlist together feels almost effortless because everything fits so perfectly. 😁

I don't think you're the only one who feels this way when listening to him. And I'm sure you aren't alone in remembering those little moments, like when he’s just humming something under his breath 🙂 There's something deeply soulful, sad, and melancholic about him—almost a bit depressing, really—that stirs up this strange sensation in me while I'm listening. It gets to the point where it actually makes me feel a little uneasy or emotionally hollow sometimes, yet somehow, I still find myself leaning into it. It reminds me of listening to Cohen or Bob Dylan, though I find I can listen to Bruce Springsteen more frequently, or for longer stretches, without getting overwhelmed.
I didn't want to bring this up in my first post because I didn't want to come across as a total weirdo, but it's a relief to see I'm not the only one feeling this stuff 😬

Raymond Walker5 said:There are actually two different songs with the exact same title:
All Summer Long

I guess I’m not even surprised that there are two different songs with that same title. That guy sang about summer and the ocean more than Oliver, Elvis Presley, and every single coastal group in America combined. 😁

Did you just throw that list together yesterday, or did you actually put some thought into the order? They seemed to flow really well—one after another. Though, to be honest, when it comes to him, I guess it’s pretty easy to put a playlist together where the songs just sort of lean into each other.

Since I'm already here—I figured I’d kick things off with one of my own. Honestly, I was just glad to see someone finally uploaded this to YouTube. It’s those little things that really matter, I guess. 🙂 Do you still dream?

Just as I’m sitting here typing this—some song of his just started playing that I don't think I've ever heard before. Man, she just sat right down... I'm thinking maybe this is from that box set Charles Ramos4 was mentioning earlier. Till I Find My True Love's Name

Jack Morgan2 said:I was thinking about that certain laid-back singing style—Mark Knopfler and Bruce Springsteen are the first ones that come to mind for me. As for our guys, maybe Marijan Ban. They can always pull those songs off because they aren't overly demanding vocally; they don't do all these vocal acrobatics that wouldn't fit their music anyway, yet they still have such a recognizable and specific tone to their voices.

I think I get what you're getting at 👍 but even if Mark Knopfler has a really distinct, unique voice (though I guess you could say that about pretty much any singer), it just doesn't hit me quite the same way Bruce Springsteen's does. If he sang lyrics about a mustard jar or something, I feel like I could just listen to him forever—I'm not sure I can say the same for Knopfler or anyone else. This is just my own take on those two as vocalists, though, without getting into anything else.

I heard about Soul's health issues and how things are looking pretty bad right now... I mean, someone always goes before someone else, I guess, but in the end, he's got plenty to look back on because his legacy is permanent.

Blue Note is excellent. Here is one from me that isn't as well-known
One Sweet Kiss
And this one has always been a favorite of mine too Buy a Hat The recording isn't the best, but it's enough to show the quality and how they sound live.

analogbear40 said:He's a legend to me too... though I have to be honest—aside from those singles from the 80s and early 90s, I haven't really dug deep into his discography (unfortunately), until recently when I picked up the Blue Guitar Box. Anyway, I'd highly recommend that set if you're into atmospheric music.

I'm not exactly an expert on his later stuff either—for me, it's mostly just that same stretch from the 80s and early 90s. The guy put out a massive amount of albums, so even with 5 or 6 listens under my belt, I feel like I've barely scratched the surface..
And if I'm reading this right, the Blue Guitar Box is basically its own little universe since it packs in 11 albums and 123 songs altogether 🙏

Jack Morgan2, even though I personally find Knopfler to be the better musician and guitarist, I’d still pick Springsteen's voice. In that regard, he's just special to me—different from everyone else, including Knopfler. I can see the similarities in their musical style, but honestly, I don't hear much overlap in their voices. Maybe you meant more in terms of their actual singing style?
As for how much of his discography I've actually heard 👍

Honestly, I'm not sure if Springsteen leans left or actually takes the right at the intersection, but hey—it’s a historical topic considering how long it's been since the last post here. I don't know how much you guys listen to him, but he's definitely one of my low-key favorites. He's been on repeat for me for years now—someone who just never gets old. I guess it's because he has that soothing, relaxing voice, and his songs are just so full of sadness and melancholy. Perfect for this time of year 😁

I should also mention that this is one of those rare threads where I actually liked how the opening post was written, so a late shout-out to the OP 😁
It's just a shame more threads about musicians or bands aren't started in a similar way. This feels way better and more interesting than the usual: "Anyone listening to this guy?"

brightwolf48 said:The band isn't really unknown or anything—just maybe under the radar. But since you brought them up, here is a cover of one of their songs by an artist from that same first post, same concert and album.

I know they aren't, but if you’d read my post a bit more closely, you'd see why I mentioned them in this thread in the first place 😉
Anyway, your guy John Moreland sounds familiar to me—I have this feeling he's someone with actual taste in music ☕

So, here is a band I think actually fits this topic. I stumbled upon them by accident and they don't seem very widely known, especially over here in the States. They're an Australian group who were most active in the late 70s and early 80s. I really liked them because they have that classic 70s sound, but there's something unique about them that sets them apart from everyone else. Here are a few tracks—if you dig them, check out whatever else the Little River Band has to offer. You won't regret it.
The Night Owl
Help Is On Its Way
Lonesome Loser

This is an interesting topic—I’ve actually thought about starting something similar before. To be honest, I was planning to make a thread about Mali and the big bands, since I noticed some legends don't even have their own dedicated threads. Given how many there are, it doesn't really make sense to open a separate one for every single act...

The band inspired this idea for me, mostly because I feel they deserve a mention despite not having their own space here. They were this great Canadian-American group from the late 60s and early 70s, pretty famous for being Bob Dylan's backing band during his early years. They eventually reformed in the 80s and played through the end of the 90s, though maybe with a bit less success. They’ve got some really solid material, and I think this is probably their most iconic track and biggest hit: The Weight

They definitely have other great songs too, and I’d highly recommend checking out this concert: The Last Waltz. The recording quality isn't the best, but you can find plenty of individual clips online. Besides Dylan, the guests at the show included Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, Joni Mitchell, and a few others.

Patrick Martin said:I'll say it again—musically speaking, the ones I listed have that specific candy sound. It’s this weird mix of rock and bubblegum pop... those are basically the two main traits for me.

So, you've got Sweet and Slade right at the front, while T. Rex feels more like a funky, sexy, rock guru kind of band to me.

The others (Bowie, Roxy Music, Queen, etc.) are definitely unique too, but they aren't the true representatives.

I don't know, just my opinion.

Look, I'm not hating on your take, but I think you're making a mistake right out of the gate by ranking or grouping glam rock bands based on their sound. That's kind of like saying whether a band belongs in metal depends on how long the members' hair is. 😁 It's the fashion style, not the sound, that defines if you're part of glam rock—just like sound defines metal, not the hair or the clothes.

If the way they dress wasn't the foundation of glam rock, these artists (Bowie, KISS, ABBA, Slade) would never even be mentioned in the same breath.