Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Vigilantes of Love



         Vigilantes of Love came out of Athens, Georgia where other bands such as R.E.M. and B52's had been born.   They lean towards a country folk-rock sound.

          This is one of those bands I can't tell you much about even though I have listened to their music.  I own a few of their CDs, but sad to say I haven't listened to them enough to become intimately familiar with the music.   I do know that I like their music and yet I probably couldn't identify one of their songs if I heard it.

          Their group name begins with a V.  A good reason to include them here.



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19 comments:

  1. RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 25, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Great sound Lee.

    Yvonne.

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  2. Ron Easton for Dads UnLimitedApril 25, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I've seen Bill Mallonee in concert. He "is" VIgilantes. Now he just tours with his wife doing small house and coffee shop concerts. His band always changed personnel and eventually became, Bill Mallonee and the Vigilantes of Love, then the Vigilantes part got retired along with the band. I really like his sound and his message. Also one of the few Catholic musicians who are known for being "Christian artists". As opposed to mainstream ones.

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  3. KC KendricksApril 25, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Stopping by as part of the 2012 A-Z Blogging Challenge.

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  4. Hippie CahierApril 25, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I like the band name and the sound and the clever idea of a video for the V post.

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    1. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 8:34 AM

      P.S. I'm on Wordpress rather than Blogger and I'm having trouble figuring out how to follow you. I hope to return and give it another try!

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  5. PetraApril 25, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Thank you for sharing! Great lyrics that remind me of what I've been reading in Ecclesiastes just these last few days. "My-my, how loudly we plead our innocence, long after we've made our contribution." Convicting!

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  6. Arlee BirdApril 25, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Yvonne -- Thanks for stopping by.

    Ron -- Thanks for the additional info. I didn't know this, but as I indicated I haven't investigated this artist that much. He is good though.

    KC -- Thanks for stopping by and following the blog.

    Petra -- Ecclesiastes! Great words of wisdom


    Hippie -- The differences in blogging platforms can be frustrating. Thanks for the visit though.


    Lee

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  7. Debra Harris-JohnsonApril 25, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Hi Lee, I saw your plea for 100 followers and came running but alas I'm already one. I was going for 200 followers but I'm falling short. I've visited, commented and followed well over 300 but only got about 60 or so. Oh well...its still a great ride!

    I have heard of the Vigilantes of LOve but can't recall their music. So many great bands of that era. Not like today with the filthy lyrics and nerve wrecking sound they call music.

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  8. About JollyJillyApril 25, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    HI i saw you request and would be delighted to add to your follows/
    I have really enjoyed the A to Z challenge
    Hope you can visit me any time
    www.jollyjillys.blogspot.com

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  9. DinoApril 25, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Never heard of the Vigilantes of Love but love REM and the B52's so will have to see what I can dig up on Youtube.

    I'm following this blog and would appreciate if you'd reciprocate. Cheers

    http://dpfinnie.com

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  10. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I like the folksy sound - I'll have to look up more of their music.

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  11. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyApril 25, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    This is a neat blog! I am your newest follower ... I think that I am following all of your blogs now.

    Thanks so much for stopping by today, Lee.

    I am going to scroll down and listen to some of these songs.

    Take care,

    Kathy M.

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  12. Arlee BirdApril 25, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Debra -- Thanks for coming over to check.

    Jilly --I'll drop by.

    Dino -- I'm already a follower at your site. Thanks for following A Few Words

    spotts -- this song reminds me of some of the songs by The Band and John Mellencamp.

    Lee

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  13. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Hi Arlee! I've never heard of the Vigilantes of Love, but I enjoyed the sound of this song. I'll have to see if I can find more by this band.

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  14. farawayeyesApril 25, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks for your virtuous attempt at helping me out, BUT it still won't come up for me. It my be my browser, I'm in the Caribbean and this type of thing has happened to me before. Is it too much to ask you to email me a copy. Sorry to be such a pain.

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  15. Laurie Peel, CRA-RPApril 25, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Hey what happened to the linky list? How do I find the other bloggers without it???? :(

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  16. theaApril 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Nice song .. I also like the video.

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  17. Arlee BirdApril 25, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Susanne -- I think I need to pull their CDs off of my shelves and give them another listen.

    faraway eyes -- You want me to email you a copy of the list?

    Laurie -- What's with this Linky List problem? I have no problem seeing it every time I've pulled it up. All I can say is try again. Those lists have been known to go down for short periods now and then.

    Thea -- I thought the video was nicely too.

    Lee

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  18. Teresa CypherApril 25, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Arlee, shameless plug and all, I came here to follow you. And I want to tell you thanks for this A to Z experience :-)!

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