John Mayall gone:
John Mayall, influential Blues musician, has died at 90 | CNN
Powerhouse voices on both these ladies. Melissa is 73 and Dolly is 78. From earlier this year.
https://youtu.be/C6C-mlaG_dM?si=8qvriwgliZb9ndSu
This came on over St. Vincent's iHeart the other day as I perused its wares, nice.
The smell you smell when you get out of jail.
Nothing else like it.
Highly recommended for introductory purposes.
I came across a 1953 MGM orchestra short called Capricio Italien that I first heard this piece, Unfortunately, I only have it on my dish dvr, so I can't share it. So, this is the next best thing, it's very close to MGM's version. They even have a harp. It's a long piece.
Then again, instrumentals needn't be long to be memorable. This is one of my all-time favorites.
Since it's been quite awhile since we've massaged our ears with this....... Still all fuzzy - yet smooth.......
"Me? I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll band."
Lou Reed - Sweet Jane (live) - YouTube
Altho I re-posted once about 3 years ago, originally it's now been just over 10 years ago. Still holds up - and maybe then some.
One of my faves from the 80s is Julie Brown's music video The Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun. Sadly, it's too tacky to post with the way it's gone gun crazy. The queen's name is Debi and she wreaks havoc at the prom. Our current hurricane Debby made me think of it. It's there at youtube. Fave line: Why did you do what you just did? Are you having a really bad period?
Friends of hotnurse's son ride the Hammond B-3 wave:
Booker T. & The MG's - Time Is Tight (Live, 1970) (youtube.com)
Yes, the sound quality could be better, but pretty interesting. CCR watching from backstage.
This one's actually better, with much better sound, and you get a fashion show at the same time - along with some very nice chicken pickin' and bending by Steve:
BOOKER T. & THE MG'S - Melting Pot (1971) [Video Clip] HQ - YouTube
I have a version of Time is Tight with an intro that includes the lyrics, "make the bastard chase you, he will follow." I've never seen that version on youtube, now I wonder if it's part of the official song.
I've had this song since the days of Napster which goes for most of my collection. Is it an official version, I'm not sure, but I it's still a great intro.
A whole lot of angry young men in the pit. Enter at your own risk.
Have never heard that intro, redberet. Mysterious. I'm wondering if it's not an official version, but an ad that somehow got added onto that napster recording??
red,TN google tells me its a quote from movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"
Few people understand the psychology of dealing with a highway traffic cop. A normal speeder will panic and immediately pull over to the side. This is wrong. It arouses contempt in the cop heart. Make the bastard chase you. He will follow. But he won't know what to make of your blinker signal that says you are about to turn right. This is to let him know you're pulling off for a proper place to talk. It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work.
Ok...................so obviously not any form of the original. Thanks.
His daughter...
Back in Feb.(?) 2022, I posted a video of the artist Jack Broadbent, and mentioned there was a little of R.L. Burnside in his music. And I 'threatened' to post some of R.L.'s music here in this thread, if there wasn't already some. Denny's search function doesn't show any herein, so I'm finally following thru on that threat.
Here, 50 years ago, raw and dripping with that North Mississippi sound (and it gets more up-tempo as it rolls along):
HONKY TONK ~ RL Burnside (youtube.com)
And................should one dare.........
You See Me Laughin': The Last of the Hill Country Bluesmen (Full Documentary) (youtube.com)
An hour and 17 minutes documentary - but with gobs of da blues, with R.L. and many more of his contemporaries.
Once in a while, I come across a preferable live performance. Here are two I've come across recently.
When I heard this almost 60 years ago, it was an instant favorite. She still gives me the shakes.
The Toys "Lover Concerto"
This one I'm very pleased I came across.
Stevie Wonder "Hey Love"
That's a really nice (Wasn't he still "Little Stevie" back then?) Wonder recording, red. Super nice for that point in time. But......what's with the bizarre pairing of the video? Probably something going over my headbone......
No connection whatsoever. Those two just shook out of yesterday's pickin's. That song is from '66 and he grew out of little in '64. I'm divided between this version and the original as to which one is preferable.
Lord, I do love Smokey.
I'm always on the lookout for live performances that match a face to the voice. So quality is not top priority, but once in a while, I'll find a something that's worth seeing again.
First one was made about 40 years past their prime, but they still have a mean brass section. the rest all show my love of soul.
You're still a young man - Tower of Power
Love or let me be lonely - Friends of Distinction
I would imagine that by now most folks know Kris Kristofferson went away, at 88, after a long dementia struggle.
He had an interesting career that wandered all over the map of professions. He had an amazing eduction (Rhodes Scholar, Oxfofd), served in the military, was a commercial helicopter pilot, wrote some iconic songs, and starred in some fun movies. He slowly disappeared.
Well..........he kinda faded away because of his illness, but I don't think every *really* went away. But he could no longer write songs. And it's been a bit less than a year and a half since he performed with Rosanne Cash at Willie's 90th birthday bash, as detailed herein on the "Alive in their 90s" thread, May 9, 2023:
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And this is a video of he and Rosanne singing together at that event, his last performance:
Watch Kris Kristofferson's Sob-Worthy Final Onstage Performance (tasteofcountry.com)
And yes, to say an interesting career understates it.
(One suspects Carl Douglas to have never achieved higher belt than yellow, though).
I'm 98% sure this is a "bump" selection.......but it's been awhile......
Although this is a recent reworking.........I think it's still "old music" (Sleepy John Estes, originally), especially considering it was a track on Taj's eponymous introductory album. Rich stuff, with Taj leading the band:
TN:
"Rolling Stone named Tharpe the 6th greatest guitarist of all time in 2023"--Wiki
Wow!
Well..........that's, uh, extraordinary. If they're including 'influence' among their criteria, then, well, ok - I could buy that. But strictly speaking ("greatest *guitarist*").........then that simply doesn't hold water. RS used to sorta be the bible on such things......but that ended long ago, unfortunately. The young whippersnappers they brought on in the '80s and '90s just had no historical grounding. Which is not to say RS is without merit. Just maybe consider their pronouncements akin to someone proclaiming Kaline the second-greatest Tiger of all time, without carefully weighing (the first) "Hammerin' Hank's" credentials. Altho that's a very imprecise analogy.
But again, if they're adding in her influence on others to come.......one could definitely make that case.
I'll remind long-time readers here of the "essential-ness" of "The New Rolling Stone Record Guide" - (1983 edition - the blue one), altho volumes 1 (1979 - the red one) and 3 (red, white, and blue - 1992 one ("Album Guide")) have *some* merit if the 1983 edition can't be acquired, although the 1992 work only barely qualifies, imo (no Dave Marsh). I'm quite certain nothing compares to that work (the 1983 edition) in regards to evaluating R 'n' R ( *very* broadly defined, which means including blues, jazz, country, gospel, etc al - meaning ALL the roots and branches), encompassing its history, myriad of influences, and yes, degree of merit. For anyone truly caring about such history, there is no substitute. Just be prepared to spend UNTOLD hours absorbing its content.
The only demerit of the 1983 version is the exclusion of the pics of the 5-star album covers, which *were* in the 1979 edition. Studying those pics is a huge boost in uncovering unknown gems whilst flipping thru vinyl bins at record shops or "conventions". Point being..........if one has plenty of disposable funds........get both the 1979 and 1983 versions.
And yes, every one of us will strongly disagree with quite a few of the reviews. After all, their opinions, right? And certainly some music 'ages' well, and some clearly doesn't.
Sorry for the (semi-)tangent. But seriously music lovers will thank me if they act on this advice. Just sayin'.
P S. - I just checked, and they give the 1979 album "The Best of Sister Rosetta Tharpe" (Savoy label) the full 5 stars.
I checked out their list...tough rating system for sure: one of my very very favorites comes in 28th: David Gilmour...and WOW! EC ranked 35th? Yeesh...I don't really know enough about the nuts and bolts of it all to legitimately criticize, though...
I was scrolling up from the bottom of the 250 greatest when I hit Lindsey Jordan at 242. Sweet jeebers. Saw her in concert a few weeks ago as a warmup for Waxahatchee. She was not the best guitarist on that stage that evening. And ranked higher than Aaron Dessner?
Meh. Not sure I will be going any further.