The Rembrandts' Danny Wilde and Phil Solem may have provided the world with one of the most excruciatingly catchy theme songs in the history of television ("I'll Be There for You"), but the Los Angeles-based duo were capable of writing some top-notch adult alternative/jangle pop as well. This excellent overview from Rhino features 20 original cuts -- do not confuse this Greatest Hits collection with 2005's re-recorded Choice Picks anthology -- including two culled from their original incarnation as Great Buildings. While the group did actually exist before Friends -- their 1990 debut boasted the Top 20 smash "Just the Way It Is, Baby" -- it took a sitcom about a bunch of New York City twentysomethings to give the band a place in popular culture. "I'll Be There for You" was originally a 45-second soundbite attributed to five co-writers, and it wasn't until a Nashville DJ looped the cut into a three-minute song -- prompting a flurry of requests -- that the studio asked the duo to record an extended version. What followed was both an albatross and a blessing, providing the group with a sizable income but hindering their attempts at getting anything else across to the public(allmusic.com)
In my mind Danny Wilde is one of the most gifted pop songwriters. This guy was in the Quick, Great Buildings, Rembrandts and was involved in so much great pop projects. A really great musician. And by the way, he is also a very fine guitarist.
About the album there is nothing to say it speaks for itself.
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Frank Flac part 1 & Flac part 2 & Flac part 3 mp3@320
Always thought Just the Wai it Is was their best tune! Thanx Frank!
ReplyDeleteHello KDNYfm, imho there is a lot of songs on the same level or even stronger. But of course ''Just The Way It Is'' is also a good song. Danny Wilde is a great pop songwriter. Thanks for your comment
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Frank
Many thanks for all the great albums on this site!!
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