Highway 101

I was driving home from Orange County on Friday, and decided to take the 101 since the traffic on 5 was nuts. So I put SL&RR in my CD player and listened to "Highway 101" thinking it would be the perfect song to listen to at that moment. It was great...the sun was going down, the surfers were trotting towards the beach to catch some waves while they still had time, the smell of the ocean coming in my car window, you get the idea. I really wished my Mustang was a convertible right then! I just have to say that Mike captured the "California vibe" perfectly when he wrote that song.

Just thought I'd share that..... [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

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Originally posted by babyblue71:
I was driving home from Orange County on Friday, and decided to take the 101 since the traffic on 5 was nuts. So I put SL&RR in my CD player and listened to "Highway 101" thinking it would be the perfect song to listen to at that moment. It was great...the sun was going down, the surfers were trotting towards the beach to catch some waves while they still had time, the smell of the ocean coming in my car window, you get the idea. I really wished my Mustang was a convertible right then! I just have to say that Mike captured the "California vibe" perfectly when he wrote that song.

Just thought I'd share that..... [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

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<font size="2" face="verdana, arial">Michelle, I'm thousands of miles away from California and yet...when I'm driving home either late at night or early morning and Highway 101 comes on in my car CD player...it just strikes a chord...it's one of those road tunes that sends a shiver down your spine and puts you in a driving mood.
"Gotta pocket full of memories..."
"Listen to the boulevard..."
"Gonna leave this world behind..."
Classic stuff...one of my favorite songs on SL&R'n'R....

That sounds wonderful, I wish I had a beach to drive down along. Instead I get traffic jam I5, but I can image what it would be like! [img]graemlins/sun.gif[/img] It is one of many great songs!

You know, I don't like Highway 101 that much. I skip over that song every time. its just as boring for me to play as it is to listen to. I play dont take me for granted, footprints on my ceiling, and wasnt born to follow enough to make up for it. The only song I dislike (notice i didnt say hate?) more than 101 is Live before you die.

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Originally posted by wolfpits:
You know, I don't like Highway 101 that much. I skip over that song every time. its just as boring for me to play as it is to listen to. I play dont take me for granted, footprints on my ceiling, and wasnt born to follow enough to make up for it. The only song I dislike (notice i didnt say hate?) more than 101 is Live before you die.

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<font size="2" face="verdana, arial">For me it's the exact opposite. I love playing Highway 101 and I'm bored with Don't Take Me For Granted. The only songs I really go out of my way to listen to on SLRR are Reach For the Sky, Highway 101 and Angel's Wings. Everything on the album I can go either way with. Except Nickels and Dime... I just can't get into that song.

I am about 1500 miles away from Highway 101, but spent 25 years traveling up and down that highway. Mike did capture SoCal so well in that song. I can close my eyes and smell the beach...sounds corny, just feeling a little homesick about now

Hey Michelle!
As I was driving home from that Social D gig in Bielefeld on Tuesday morning (around 3 a.m.) I had the SL&RnR CD on in my car and when it dawned I could see the early morning fog hovering over the fields at the side of the "Autobahn" and the song that was playing at that moment was "Highway 101"!
For some reason I had to think of you and what you said about that song!
"Highway 101" not only captures a California vibe but it also has, although its imagery is deeply rooted in the Cali culture, a universal appeal.

That's so true!
"Highway 101" is a great song that reminds me "on the good times and the bad"..so fuckin true!

I mean, everybody drove a lot of miles with girlfriends and ex-girlfriends, so we got a lot of dreams and memories..know what I mean?
I love the song for reminding me.. so, it doesn't matter if you live in Cali or not..

Michelle, I thought you lived in San Diego right? I was wondering because you said you were driving home from Orange County and you took the 101. Did you move? The 101 stops in LA.

Wow you're lucky to live there [img]smile.gif[/img] ...and to have a Mustang! [img]eek.gif[/img]

[img]graemlins/cry.gif[/img] I wish I live in Cali! Everyone I admire lives there! Maybe someday! [img]graemlins/grrr.gif[/img] The only thing I probably wouldn't fit in with all the bleach blonde people! [img]eek.gif[/img]

Wofpits, Highway 101 runs right through Encinitas and Solana Beach. In fact one of the greatest record stores I've ever been in, Lou's Records is on Highway 101. I used to live a block away and spent many hours browsing their aisles

Lou's!!! I love that place, I used to go there after surfing and buy clash and madness records.

What a different points!!!

We love "Highway 101" and it was second song which we listened in the beginning on this year wishing for mood of this song follow with us all year (after half of year it's really begins) [img]wink.gif[/img] . Nice words Michelle - we feel it.

Anyway we think this is cool that everyone who listening "S,L& R'n'R" have favourite song. Mike Ness is good songwriter. [img]graemlins/music.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

Yeah, it is a great song to listen to while driving, no matter where you are. It just happened to be in the perfect setting that day and I was driving on the very highway that Mike was singing about.

Lostheart, I thought of you the other night too. I went out for sushi with some friends, and one friend had brought 2 guys from Germany that are staying with him for 2 months. I had a very interesting conversation with them and learned they are both Social D fans as well. They were very sorry to have missed the shows in Europe, since they have not seen Social D since '97 too. They are in California right now, and Social D is in Germany! I felt so bad for them!

Miss Mulisha, aahh well, the grass is always greener I guess. I would give anything to live in Europe! I love it there! Last time I was in Europe, I did not want to get on the plane to go home!

Wolfpits, the 101 cuts off here and there along the coast, but I picked it up in Oceanside and drove it almost to La Jolla, where it ends completely.

Sickgirl, you would love Cali! But don't let the TV shows fool ya. There are people from all walks of life, who are into different things. People here are pretty openminded and laid-back. That's what I love about it. There are some people from the midwest and east coast who think California is full of weirdos. Well, guess what? It is. And I wouldn't change it for the world. [img]wink.gif[/img]

Are you sure your not thinking of Highway 1 (PCH). Thats something completely different.

Nope, the signs say "Highway 101" all through Oceaside, Encinitas, etc. They they disappear somewhere around Del Mar. Does it turn into highway 1 somewhere along there?

Im wrong...I have no clue sometimes....some of these California Roads are so back asswards. Reminds me of Pittsburgh road maps. half the time you have no idea of what road your on. I always get confused with highway 1 and 101. i know the 101 goes to northern california and crosses the golden gate bridge, and goes down through Santa Cruz and Big Sur. I thought the PCH went to San Clemente and picked back up in Oceanside and when from there.

Lou's is still one of the coolest record stores ever. Gigs in the parking lot and a block from Stone Steps, God I wish I still lived there.

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Originally posted by babyblue71:
Yeah, it is a great song to listen to while driving, no matter where you are. It just happened to be in the perfect setting that day and I was driving on the very highway that Mike was singing about.

Lostheart, I thought of you the other night too. I went out for sushi with some friends, and one friend had brought 2 guys from Germany that are staying with him for 2 months. I had a very interesting conversation with them and learned they are both Social D fans as well. They were very sorry to have missed the shows in Europe, since they have not seen Social D since '97 too. They are in California right now, and Social D is in Germany! I felt so bad for them!

Miss Mulisha, aahh well, the grass is always greener I guess. I would give anything to live in Europe! I love it there! Last time I was in Europe, I did not want to get on the plane to go home!

Wolfpits, the 101 cuts off here and there along the coast, but I picked it up in Oceanside and drove it almost to La Jolla, where it ends completely.

Sickgirl, you would love Cali! But don't let the TV shows fool ya. There are people from all walks of life, who are into different things. People here are pretty openminded and laid-back. That's what I love about it. There are some people from the midwest and east coast who think California is full of weirdos. Well, guess what? It is. And I wouldn't change it for the world. [img]wink.gif[/img]

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<font size="2" face="verdana, arial">Well actually everybody on this board from Cali. does seem super awesome! I guess it is all the celebs who make it look bad... so is Hollywood really that horrid? I mean Mike busts on it on the DVD... I love that part when he talks about driving and seeing dudes cruising around and the gym with the live DJ. That's sooo funny!

I would consider Hollywood to be a whole different planet entirely. I've been there many times, and yes, it is weird like Mike said on their DVD.

Sunset Strip is an awesome place to hear bands play and party, though. You should definitely experience it if you get the chance. [img]smile.gif[/img]