My chances of ever getting to anywhere near Europe are slim unless my husband and I actually score real jobs again. But eventually, seeing Golden Earring in concert is on my 100 things to do before I die list. (At the rate I'm going I think I'm up to number 12.)
I'm a sucker for Radar Love, Candy's Going Bad, Lost and Found and Twilight Zone. OK, every song they do.
Lately The Continuing Story of Radar Love is on heavy rotation, along with, Sinatra: the Capitol Years, Meatloaf's Bat out of Hell, Jimmy Reed's Cry Before I Die, and Aretha Franklin's Under Her Spell.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Concert for Bangladesh 2005
I was so happy to see that the Concert for Bangladesh was being released as a DVD. I had seen the film when it came out in 1971 and loved it. If you weren’t alive back then, or you were and the Sixties and Seventies are now showing the effects of (our) misspent youth, here’s a brief refresher course on why there was a concert for Bangladesh in the first place.
In 1947 there was West Pakistan and East Pakistan, which were separated by about a thousand miles of India smack dab in the middle. West Pakistan and East Pakistan were a single Muslim country, and aside from the fact they both had Pakistan in their countries names, they had basically nothing else in common. For real. The regions themselves were physically different, the cultures, languages and races were all different. Most of the wealth and power was in Bengali-speaking West Pakistan, but the majority of population was in the Urdu-speaking East Pakistan, which was much poorer. So how did this odd situation come about? Check out this link , because I’d rather get on with the review.
Anyway when the first free elections were held in 1969, despite the fact the East Pakistanis won the majority of power, the West Pakistanis refused to transfer power and began cracking down on the opposition. Three million people were killed in the conflict and East Pakistanis trying to flee to India were hit by destructive floods, starvation and disease. Foreign aid couldn’t handle the sheer magnitude of the crisis.
Then came Ravi Shankar, who approached George Harrison to help him organize the first ever benefit concert. The Concert for Bangladesh is the granddaddy of Live Aid, Farm Aid, and all the other benefit concerts musicians now do for those in need.
And now for the review (boy, aren’t you glad – you didn’t think you’d have to sit through a history lesson did you?)
An impressive array of stars came to help:
George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Jim Keltner, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Klaus Voorman, Jesse Ed Davis, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Badfinger - Pet Ham, Tom Evans, Joey Molland, Mike Gibbons, Hollywood Horn Players, led by Jim Horn, Ravi Shankar, Allan Beutler, Chuck Findley, Marlin Greene, Jeanie Greene, Jo Green, Jim Horn, Delores Hall, Kamala Chakravarty, Jackie Kelso, Usted Aliakbar Khan, Claudia Lennearm, Lou McCreary, Ollie Mitchell, Don Nix, Don Preston, Carl Radle Alla Rakah.
The film is a treasure to watch. It hasn’t been remastered, so it looks like it did in the theater, which gives it a certain authenticity to me because it really looks like I remember it looking the first time I saw it. It starts off with Indian music by Ravi Shankar (sitar), Kamala Chakravarty (tamboura; and take a look at her bracelets!), Usted Alla Rakah (tabla) and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan (sarod). It’s real Indian music so be prepared. I happen to love Indian music, but I know some people just don’t…it’s OK.
Of the 18 songs, the ones that really shine are My Sweet Lord, It Don’t Come Easy, Beware of Darkness, Leon Russell’s version of Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Bangladesh and every song Bob Dylan is on. He is at his peak here, no doubt at all! Leon Redbone and Billy Preston really stand out.
And I cried when George did While My Guitar Gently Weeps. I always have. I never met him, and I miss him on this earth, but I know his spirit lives on. I don’t know, maybe I cry whenever I hear this song because I feel his spirit. Sounds crazy I know.
Best of all? The bonus CD. A documentary with interviews and footage not in the original film, plus lsound checks and rehearsals. (More Dylan! More Leon Russell!) The mini-features are treasures worth exploring, especially Recollections and Original Artwork.
This two CD set comes in a fantastic looking box, and has a full color brochure loaded with pictures. It has a forward by Ravi Shankar, and a better history than mine of the Bangladesh crisis. 100% of all artists royalties benefit UNICEF.
OK, folks, this is where you start thinking "Wow, what a gift this would make for my friends! It's a great video and and it'll help children!" Go ahead, you know you want to. You should.
After watching, please, please, please, go to http://www.georgeharrisonfundforunicef.org/. In the words of the insert:
In 1947 there was West Pakistan and East Pakistan, which were separated by about a thousand miles of India smack dab in the middle. West Pakistan and East Pakistan were a single Muslim country, and aside from the fact they both had Pakistan in their countries names, they had basically nothing else in common. For real. The regions themselves were physically different, the cultures, languages and races were all different. Most of the wealth and power was in Bengali-speaking West Pakistan, but the majority of population was in the Urdu-speaking East Pakistan, which was much poorer. So how did this odd situation come about? Check out this link , because I’d rather get on with the review.
Anyway when the first free elections were held in 1969, despite the fact the East Pakistanis won the majority of power, the West Pakistanis refused to transfer power and began cracking down on the opposition. Three million people were killed in the conflict and East Pakistanis trying to flee to India were hit by destructive floods, starvation and disease. Foreign aid couldn’t handle the sheer magnitude of the crisis.
Then came Ravi Shankar, who approached George Harrison to help him organize the first ever benefit concert. The Concert for Bangladesh is the granddaddy of Live Aid, Farm Aid, and all the other benefit concerts musicians now do for those in need.
And now for the review (boy, aren’t you glad – you didn’t think you’d have to sit through a history lesson did you?)
An impressive array of stars came to help:
George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Jim Keltner, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Klaus Voorman, Jesse Ed Davis, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Badfinger - Pet Ham, Tom Evans, Joey Molland, Mike Gibbons, Hollywood Horn Players, led by Jim Horn, Ravi Shankar, Allan Beutler, Chuck Findley, Marlin Greene, Jeanie Greene, Jo Green, Jim Horn, Delores Hall, Kamala Chakravarty, Jackie Kelso, Usted Aliakbar Khan, Claudia Lennearm, Lou McCreary, Ollie Mitchell, Don Nix, Don Preston, Carl Radle Alla Rakah.
The film is a treasure to watch. It hasn’t been remastered, so it looks like it did in the theater, which gives it a certain authenticity to me because it really looks like I remember it looking the first time I saw it. It starts off with Indian music by Ravi Shankar (sitar), Kamala Chakravarty (tamboura; and take a look at her bracelets!), Usted Alla Rakah (tabla) and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan (sarod). It’s real Indian music so be prepared. I happen to love Indian music, but I know some people just don’t…it’s OK.
Of the 18 songs, the ones that really shine are My Sweet Lord, It Don’t Come Easy, Beware of Darkness, Leon Russell’s version of Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Bangladesh and every song Bob Dylan is on. He is at his peak here, no doubt at all! Leon Redbone and Billy Preston really stand out.
And I cried when George did While My Guitar Gently Weeps. I always have. I never met him, and I miss him on this earth, but I know his spirit lives on. I don’t know, maybe I cry whenever I hear this song because I feel his spirit. Sounds crazy I know.
Best of all? The bonus CD. A documentary with interviews and footage not in the original film, plus lsound checks and rehearsals. (More Dylan! More Leon Russell!) The mini-features are treasures worth exploring, especially Recollections and Original Artwork.
This two CD set comes in a fantastic looking box, and has a full color brochure loaded with pictures. It has a forward by Ravi Shankar, and a better history than mine of the Bangladesh crisis. 100% of all artists royalties benefit UNICEF.
OK, folks, this is where you start thinking "Wow, what a gift this would make for my friends! It's a great video and and it'll help children!" Go ahead, you know you want to. You should.
After watching, please, please, please, go to http://www.georgeharrisonfundforunicef.org/. In the words of the insert:
The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF is a joint undertaking between the Harrison family and the U.S Fund for UNICEF. Fund for UNICEF that aims to support UNICEF program, providing lifesaving assistance to children caught in humanitarian emergencies.
George may have left us, but his work goes on, All Glories to Sri Krsna.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Oh happy day!
Today I recieved a copy of the Concert for Bangladesh. I have watched most of the first CD (which is the original movie) and tomorrow I will watching the bonus disk. I will review it and let you know'll what I think.
I've already decided a couple of sibs are getting this for a Christmas present. It's got a beautifully illustrated book, and made for gift giving! Well, that's what I think. You'll see after the review, plus I'll post pix so you can get a really good idea of what you'll be paying for.
Man, it brings back memories. I hadn't though about my inflatable throw pillows or my blacklight cosmic star map in ages. I actually have some of my love beads left...
I'll do a little intro so that those of you who weren't born yet when this was originally released will understand why it was such an important event.
Until tomorrow, my friends, be cool, and peace be on you and all you love.
I've already decided a couple of sibs are getting this for a Christmas present. It's got a beautifully illustrated book, and made for gift giving! Well, that's what I think. You'll see after the review, plus I'll post pix so you can get a really good idea of what you'll be paying for.
Man, it brings back memories. I hadn't though about my inflatable throw pillows or my blacklight cosmic star map in ages. I actually have some of my love beads left...
I'll do a little intro so that those of you who weren't born yet when this was originally released will understand why it was such an important event.
Until tomorrow, my friends, be cool, and peace be on you and all you love.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
My additions to Dave White's 25 Classic Rock Solo Artists
Dave White (the About Guide to Classic Rock) listed tho to 25 classic rock solo artists , and I can't disagree on his choices, but felt he left out few so I've added five of my own.
26. Warren Zevon
Essential Album: Excitable Boy
Warren Zevon had a unique, offbeat, satirical and often warped view of life that made his music addicting. Unfortunately people hear his name and think Werewolves of London is the only thing he ever did -- not true! Listen to Excitable Boy, and you'll see just how many great songs he did, like Lawyers, Guns and Money, and Roland, the Headless Thompson Gunner. Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, in typical Zevon style, he said he said he'd be happy just to hang around long enough to see the next James Bond flick. The Rock Gods granted his wish and he died a couple months after seeing Die Another Day, which was released June 3rd, 2003.
27. Ringo Starr
Essential Album/s: Ringorama, The Anthology So Far (I couldn't make up my mind so Ringo gets a double shot)
I don't think Ringo gets the recognition he deserves. When he tours with the All-Starr Band, you can tell he is still at the top of his game and he always lets other musicians shine as well. He is definitely a gentleman! The 1999 tour of the All-Starr Band was probably the best All-Starr Band yet. Click here to see more about the show at the Sunrise Musical Theater in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Face it, you put Ringo Starr, Gary Brooker (Procol Harum) on keyboards , Jack Bruce (Cream) on bass, Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company) on drums, Timmy Cappello (from the "Todd Rundgren School of One Man Band Musicians") and Todd Rundgren on the same stage and you know you are in heaven.
28. Edgar Winter
Essential Album: They Only Come At Night
If you didn't already know, Edgar is Johnny Winter's younger brother. His music fuses blues, rock and jazz. If you haven't listened to him, you definitely should because he is good. Real good.
29. Joan Jett
Essential Album: Bad Reputation
A Philly girl, which automatically endears her to me. Success in the US was latecoming; she was more popular overseas (Japan and Europe mostly) than she was here, which confounds me. Most people of have heard of the Blackhearts, but there's also the Runaways, her first band. She's finally getting the recognition here that she deserves, but she deserves more, I say, more!
30. Tracy Chapman
Essential Album: Tracy Chapman
A great rock/folk/blues mix and voice that could hypnotize a rampaging wildebeest into submission. God, how I love her voice. Especially on Give Me One Reason and Fast Car.
26. Warren Zevon
Essential Album: Excitable Boy
Warren Zevon had a unique, offbeat, satirical and often warped view of life that made his music addicting. Unfortunately people hear his name and think Werewolves of London is the only thing he ever did -- not true! Listen to Excitable Boy, and you'll see just how many great songs he did, like Lawyers, Guns and Money, and Roland, the Headless Thompson Gunner. Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, in typical Zevon style, he said he said he'd be happy just to hang around long enough to see the next James Bond flick. The Rock Gods granted his wish and he died a couple months after seeing Die Another Day, which was released June 3rd, 2003.
27. Ringo Starr
Essential Album/s: Ringorama, The Anthology So Far (I couldn't make up my mind so Ringo gets a double shot)
I don't think Ringo gets the recognition he deserves. When he tours with the All-Starr Band, you can tell he is still at the top of his game and he always lets other musicians shine as well. He is definitely a gentleman! The 1999 tour of the All-Starr Band was probably the best All-Starr Band yet. Click here to see more about the show at the Sunrise Musical Theater in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Face it, you put Ringo Starr, Gary Brooker (Procol Harum) on keyboards , Jack Bruce (Cream) on bass, Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company) on drums, Timmy Cappello (from the "Todd Rundgren School of One Man Band Musicians") and Todd Rundgren on the same stage and you know you are in heaven.
28. Edgar Winter
Essential Album: They Only Come At Night
If you didn't already know, Edgar is Johnny Winter's younger brother. His music fuses blues, rock and jazz. If you haven't listened to him, you definitely should because he is good. Real good.
29. Joan Jett
Essential Album: Bad Reputation
A Philly girl, which automatically endears her to me. Success in the US was latecoming; she was more popular overseas (Japan and Europe mostly) than she was here, which confounds me. Most people of have heard of the Blackhearts, but there's also the Runaways, her first band. She's finally getting the recognition here that she deserves, but she deserves more, I say, more!
30. Tracy Chapman
Essential Album: Tracy Chapman
A great rock/folk/blues mix and voice that could hypnotize a rampaging wildebeest into submission. God, how I love her voice. Especially on Give Me One Reason and Fast Car.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Rolling Stones "Rarities" out November 22nd
It will be released at Starbucks and other tradional retail outlets. This is a must have for me! It has remixes, b-sides, and live recordings from Stones' archives. I know what else I'll be getting with my tall, double shot caramel machiatto with whip cream on top! (Seriously, do the whipped cream instead of foam, the taste difference is worth it!)
This is the track listing:
Track Listing for Rolling Stones Rarities: 1971 - 2003
1. "Fancy Man Blues" (B-side to the "Mixed Emotions" single)
2. "Tumbling Dice" (live)
3. "Wild Horses" (live)
4. "Beast of Burden" (live)
5. "Anyway You Look At It" (B-side to "Saint of Me" single)
6. "If I Was A Dancer" (Dance Pt 2.)
7. "Miss You" (dance version)
8. "Wish I'd Never Met You" (B-side to "Terrifying" single)
9. "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" (live)
10. "Mixed Emotions IV" (12" version)
11. "Through The Lonely Nights" (B-side to "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" single)
12. "Live With Me" (live)
13. "Let It Rock" (B-side to "Brown Sugar" single)
14. "Harlem Shuffle" (New York Mix)
15. "Mannish Boy" (live)
16. "Thru and Thru" (live)
This is the track listing:
Track Listing for Rolling Stones Rarities: 1971 - 2003
1. "Fancy Man Blues" (B-side to the "Mixed Emotions" single)
2. "Tumbling Dice" (live)
3. "Wild Horses" (live)
4. "Beast of Burden" (live)
5. "Anyway You Look At It" (B-side to "Saint of Me" single)
6. "If I Was A Dancer" (Dance Pt 2.)
7. "Miss You" (dance version)
8. "Wish I'd Never Met You" (B-side to "Terrifying" single)
9. "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" (live)
10. "Mixed Emotions IV" (12" version)
11. "Through The Lonely Nights" (B-side to "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" single)
12. "Live With Me" (live)
13. "Let It Rock" (B-side to "Brown Sugar" single)
14. "Harlem Shuffle" (New York Mix)
15. "Mannish Boy" (live)
16. "Thru and Thru" (live)
November New Release Gotta Haves
US releases, from Billboard. To see a complete listing, go here. This isn't a complete listing of all new releases, just ones that caught my eye. Some aren’t even classic rock, but after all there’s more than one flower in a garden! Items in bold are ones that I’ll probably review in November, as time permits.
Week of October 31 to November 6
All That I Am: Santana
Christmas with James Brown: James Brown
Dead Ahead [DVD] The Grateful Dead
Live at the Royal Albert Hall [DVD]:Dusty Springfield
Live at the Union Chapel [Special Edition DVD]: Procol Harum
Rapture of the Deep: Deep Purple
Summer Breeze: Greatest Hits Live: The Isley Brothers
The Long Road Home: Ultimate John Fogerty Creedence Collection: John Fogerty
Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It: Isaac Hayes
Week Of November 07 to 13, 2005
Dandy in the Underworld [Expanded]: T. Rex
Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper: Live 1973 Alice Cooper
Live: Blue Öyster Cult
Live Peace in Toronto, 1969 [35th Anniversary]: John Lennon
Men of the World: The Blues Years: Fleetwood Mac:
Rising in the East: Judas Priest:
The Last Great Traffic Jam: Traffic
The Ultimate Collection: Eurythmics
Tommy and Quadrophenia Live: The Who
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow [Edsel] [Expanded]: T. Rex
Week Of November 14 to 21, 2005
Beatles: The Biography: The Beatles
Born to Run [30th Anniversary Edition: Bruce Springsteen
Cheap Trick/In Color/Heaven Tonight: Cheap Trick
Face the Music/A New World Record/Discovery: Electric Light Orchestra
Early Steppenwolf/For Ladies Only: Steppenwolf
Great American Songbook Box Set: Rod Stewart
Live at Fenway Park: Jimmy Buffett
Lovely to See You: Live from the Greek: The Moody Blues
Maximum Bruce Springsteen: Bruce Springsteen
My Lives: Billy Joel
Private Investigations: The Very Best Of [Deluxe Edition]: Dire Straits
Private Investigations: The Very Best of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler: Dire Straits
Rapture of the Deep: Deep Purple
Rhythm Kings Live: Bill Wyman
Rolling with the Blues: John Mayall
The Best of Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan
The Collection: JT/That's Why I'm Here/Never Die Young: James Taylor
Vertigo//2005. U2 Live from Chicago: U2
Vertigo//2005. U2 Live from Chicago [Deluxe Edition]: U2
Week of October 31 to November 6
All That I Am: Santana
Christmas with James Brown: James Brown
Dead Ahead [DVD] The Grateful Dead
Live at the Royal Albert Hall [DVD]:Dusty Springfield
Live at the Union Chapel [Special Edition DVD]: Procol Harum
Rapture of the Deep: Deep Purple
Summer Breeze: Greatest Hits Live: The Isley Brothers
The Long Road Home: Ultimate John Fogerty Creedence Collection: John Fogerty
Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It: Isaac Hayes
Week Of November 07 to 13, 2005
Dandy in the Underworld [Expanded]: T. Rex
Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper: Live 1973 Alice Cooper
Live: Blue Öyster Cult
Live Peace in Toronto, 1969 [35th Anniversary]: John Lennon
Men of the World: The Blues Years: Fleetwood Mac:
Rising in the East: Judas Priest:
The Last Great Traffic Jam: Traffic
The Ultimate Collection: Eurythmics
Tommy and Quadrophenia Live: The Who
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow [Edsel] [Expanded]: T. Rex
Week Of November 14 to 21, 2005
Beatles: The Biography: The Beatles
Born to Run [30th Anniversary Edition: Bruce Springsteen
Cheap Trick/In Color/Heaven Tonight: Cheap Trick
Face the Music/A New World Record/Discovery: Electric Light Orchestra
Early Steppenwolf/For Ladies Only: Steppenwolf
Great American Songbook Box Set: Rod Stewart
Live at Fenway Park: Jimmy Buffett
Lovely to See You: Live from the Greek: The Moody Blues
Maximum Bruce Springsteen: Bruce Springsteen
My Lives: Billy Joel
Private Investigations: The Very Best Of [Deluxe Edition]: Dire Straits
Private Investigations: The Very Best of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler: Dire Straits
Rapture of the Deep: Deep Purple
Rhythm Kings Live: Bill Wyman
Rolling with the Blues: John Mayall
The Best of Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan
The Collection: JT/That's Why I'm Here/Never Die Young: James Taylor
Vertigo//2005. U2 Live from Chicago: U2
Vertigo//2005. U2 Live from Chicago [Deluxe Edition]: U2
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Bless You, Rosa Parks
Every few centuries a handful of people make a change in our lives, our ways of thinking, our world. Some are driven from birth to grab the world by the shoulders and shake it into change. Some decide to use their voice and argue the world into change. On December 1st, 1955, one tired woman simply sat down on a city bus and our world changed forever. Today, Rosa Parks left this earth, and I know that in Heaven she is gathered among the angels and the saints who left this planet a better place than they found it when they first arrived.
I was born a little over a year after Ms. Parks sat down on a Montgomery, Alabama bus, but I can remember, even as a young child (maybe three or four years old), how my grandmother told me a the story of the woman who wouldn't give up her seat to a white man and go to the back of the bus as was expected of her in that day and time. I forget exactly under what circumstances my grandmother has decided to tell me the story, but I do remember her sitting me on her lap to tell me about Ms. Parks. I remember she said that she though the woman was an angel sent to earth to teach us all a lesson about love and what was right.
Rosa Parks, we will miss you here, but we are eternally grateful for your courage that turned a simple act of defiance (even though you only wanted to get home!) into a lesson for us all.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Review of A Bigger Bang by Rolling Stones
You know how you hear hype about how the new Stones CD or tour is going to be the best in ages, and then you just sort of get let down. Guess what folks – that’s not gonna happen here!
For a while people were laughing at the fact that the Stones were still touring. Some people were wondering when they would actually have a tour named the “Geriatric Tour” or some other silly mot. Well, folks, A Bigger Bang is proof that the Stones are just as talented, dynamic and as hot as they were in the 1960s. So there!
Buy this CD, and see why. The booklet has the song lyrics too, a touch I always appreciate so I don’t have those embarrassing “you thought the words were what?” moments. Speaking of that, go to Kiss this Guy for some fun!
Here’s my two-cents on A Bigger Bang.
Rough Justice This song rocks. Period. It’s one of their best ever. It is hard rocking, heart pounding rock the way it was meant to be played. Rough Justice is going down as one on the greatest Stones songs ever. It has the feel of an early Stones song yet it still is very up to date, so if you are feeling a wee bit nostalgic it's a good choice. Guys, you did real good on this one!
Let Me Down Slow Ronny Woods does some great slide guitar here, and Keith does backup vocals. Probably not the strongest song on A Bigger Bang, but is is still very good.
It Won’t Take Long Fantastic, almost bluesy song. The guitar on this just rocks.
Rain Fall Down This is one incredible song. Could almost be from the Voodoo Lounge album, but it’s better than any song on it. I especially like Charlie Watts drumming on this. It’s got a great chorus and some funk going on. I just love it!
Streets of Love It is a beautiful, bittersweet ballad. I have a feeling people will either love it or hate it. I personally love it. Streets of Love is going to get a lot of play…come to think of it will, on Days of our Lives on NBC.
Yes, the Stones will be debuting their new Streets of Love video on Tuesday, October 18th in Salem. My mother, who’s um, older than any of the Stones, but less than 120, has been a DOOL fan forever, and a Stones fan since my brother and I took her to see Rolling Stones: at the Max 2D, which was the 1990 Steel Wheels concert IMAX flick. Check your local channel and set your VCRs. You can also catch the episode on SOAPnet that evening or on the weekend, so check your local times.
Back of My Hand Stones! Blues! Heaven! Great slide guitar. Their most bluesy in a long time.
She Saw Me Coming Talk about a relationship gone wrong! Some of the lyrics are inspired:
Biggest Mistake Right up there with Street of Love. It’s one of those "Mostly Mick" songs. I lived the relationship in this song once, but je ne regrette rien! Here's the English translation of Je ne regrette rien, from Man with Two Hands. Stop on by, he's got some interesting things.
This Place is Empty Keith Richards does wonderful vocals on this song. It’s also a great slow dance song. I think of all the sounds he has sung, this is my all time favorite. Wonderful piano and guitar. Soulful, sad; great to have a late nice glass of Maker’s Mark and get weepy to.
Oh No Not You Again Wake up, jump, move, dance! I dare you to sit still during this song! Reminds me a lilttle at the ending of Respectable.
Dangerous Beauty Low down modern blues. I can see playing this on a juke box in a roadhouse with a plate of pulled pork bbq and downing some shots of Maker’s Mark.
Laugh,I Nearly Died Love the guitar on this. It's an incredible song.
Sweet Neocon YEAH! Oh, and it’s not about Bush or Blair? Hah! I want it to be therefore, it is. That’s called magical thinking. I have a feeling this is going to get a lot of play at Democratic parties. Love the harmonica and guitar on this.
Look What the Cat Dragged In Another great dance song. Sing along, while you’re at it. “Look what the cat dragged in, take it right out again!” Is there a video for this? There should be.
Driving Too Fast You know when you hear Charlie Watts pounding out a hard beat that you’ve got a great driving song. By all means, if you are driving while this song is playing, watch that accelerator! It really is a good driving song. And the lyrics are great; there’s a good allegorical thing going on here, with driving = life. Oh, some primo guitar licks, as well.
Infamy Keith Richards singing again and he sounds very good. Great guitar, a little different from Keith usually does, and Mick on harmonica. In for me – infamy. This was a good choice to end the CD. It gives you chance to catch your breath!
This is their best release since Sticky Fingers in 1971. Here is, 34 years later and they are still at the top of their game. It’s still on heavy rotation on my CD player and certain songs get repeated until I’m ready to let go and move on: Rough Justice (probably the most replayed), Rain Fall Down, Streets of Love, Back of My Hand, Driving Too Fast and My Sweet Neocon (she said with an evil laugh!).
My recommend: BUY IT! What are you waiting for? And enjoy it.
For a while people were laughing at the fact that the Stones were still touring. Some people were wondering when they would actually have a tour named the “Geriatric Tour” or some other silly mot. Well, folks, A Bigger Bang is proof that the Stones are just as talented, dynamic and as hot as they were in the 1960s. So there!
Buy this CD, and see why. The booklet has the song lyrics too, a touch I always appreciate so I don’t have those embarrassing “you thought the words were what?” moments. Speaking of that, go to Kiss this Guy for some fun!
Here’s my two-cents on A Bigger Bang.
Rough Justice This song rocks. Period. It’s one of their best ever. It is hard rocking, heart pounding rock the way it was meant to be played. Rough Justice is going down as one on the greatest Stones songs ever. It has the feel of an early Stones song yet it still is very up to date, so if you are feeling a wee bit nostalgic it's a good choice. Guys, you did real good on this one!
Let Me Down Slow Ronny Woods does some great slide guitar here, and Keith does backup vocals. Probably not the strongest song on A Bigger Bang, but is is still very good.
It Won’t Take Long Fantastic, almost bluesy song. The guitar on this just rocks.
Rain Fall Down This is one incredible song. Could almost be from the Voodoo Lounge album, but it’s better than any song on it. I especially like Charlie Watts drumming on this. It’s got a great chorus and some funk going on. I just love it!
Streets of Love It is a beautiful, bittersweet ballad. I have a feeling people will either love it or hate it. I personally love it. Streets of Love is going to get a lot of play…come to think of it will, on Days of our Lives on NBC.
Yes, the Stones will be debuting their new Streets of Love video on Tuesday, October 18th in Salem. My mother, who’s um, older than any of the Stones, but less than 120, has been a DOOL fan forever, and a Stones fan since my brother and I took her to see Rolling Stones: at the Max 2D, which was the 1990 Steel Wheels concert IMAX flick. Check your local channel and set your VCRs. You can also catch the episode on SOAPnet that evening or on the weekend, so check your local times.
Back of My Hand Stones! Blues! Heaven! Great slide guitar. Their most bluesy in a long time.
She Saw Me Coming Talk about a relationship gone wrong! Some of the lyrics are inspired:
She saw me coming
She moved in for the kill
She saw me coming
I was served up on her grill
She busted in
And she burglarized my soul
But now the bad news
She’s out on parole.
Biggest Mistake Right up there with Street of Love. It’s one of those "Mostly Mick" songs. I lived the relationship in this song once, but je ne regrette rien! Here's the English translation of Je ne regrette rien, from Man with Two Hands. Stop on by, he's got some interesting things.
This Place is Empty Keith Richards does wonderful vocals on this song. It’s also a great slow dance song. I think of all the sounds he has sung, this is my all time favorite. Wonderful piano and guitar. Soulful, sad; great to have a late nice glass of Maker’s Mark and get weepy to.
Oh No Not You Again Wake up, jump, move, dance! I dare you to sit still during this song! Reminds me a lilttle at the ending of Respectable.
Dangerous Beauty Low down modern blues. I can see playing this on a juke box in a roadhouse with a plate of pulled pork bbq and downing some shots of Maker’s Mark.
Laugh,I Nearly Died Love the guitar on this. It's an incredible song.
Sweet Neocon YEAH! Oh, and it’s not about Bush or Blair? Hah! I want it to be therefore, it is. That’s called magical thinking. I have a feeling this is going to get a lot of play at Democratic parties. Love the harmonica and guitar on this.
Look What the Cat Dragged In Another great dance song. Sing along, while you’re at it. “Look what the cat dragged in, take it right out again!” Is there a video for this? There should be.
Driving Too Fast You know when you hear Charlie Watts pounding out a hard beat that you’ve got a great driving song. By all means, if you are driving while this song is playing, watch that accelerator! It really is a good driving song. And the lyrics are great; there’s a good allegorical thing going on here, with driving = life. Oh, some primo guitar licks, as well.
to many roads lead to nowhere
but how they twist and turn
and end up in a dusty old strip mall
where you tyres are all shredded and burned
you’re going out of your brain
out of your mind
going insane you’re
going blind
you’re driving to fast
Infamy Keith Richards singing again and he sounds very good. Great guitar, a little different from Keith usually does, and Mick on harmonica. In for me – infamy. This was a good choice to end the CD. It gives you chance to catch your breath!
This is their best release since Sticky Fingers in 1971. Here is, 34 years later and they are still at the top of their game. It’s still on heavy rotation on my CD player and certain songs get repeated until I’m ready to let go and move on: Rough Justice (probably the most replayed), Rain Fall Down, Streets of Love, Back of My Hand, Driving Too Fast and My Sweet Neocon (she said with an evil laugh!).
My recommend: BUY IT! What are you waiting for? And enjoy it.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Album Release Gotta Haves
Some mixed bag, huh? Info from Billboard.
October 25, 2005
Album, Artist, Label
Mastercuts Presents Sly & The Family Stone Mastercuts
Return of the Funk Soul Sisters Various Artists BGP
Live Goode Chuck Berry Universe Italy
Don't Turn Your Back on Me/This Is Jackie DeShannon Jackie DeShannon Beat Goes On
Goodbye Cruel World James Darren Collectables
(Yeah, I know these two are far from classic rock, but they are still cool. And I have a very eclectic taste in music, so you never know what you'll find here.)
Ladder to the Stars: Garcia Plays Dylan Jerry Garcia Rhino / Wea
And I Know You Wanna Dance/Whisky a Go-Go Revisite Johnny Rivers Beat Goes On
Hearts of Stone Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Beat Goes On
Wake Up...It's Tomorrow [2005] Strawberry Alarm Clock Collectors' Choice Music
Good Morning Starshine [2005] Strawberry Alarm Clock Collectors' Choice Music
World in a Seashell [2005] Strawberry Alarm Clock Collectors' Choice Music
(Who'd have thought the Strawberry Alarm Clock would ever reappear? Do you remember the Birdman of Alkatrash?)
These Ghoulish Things: Horror Hits for Halloween Various Artists Ace
Rockabilly Showdown Various Artists Golly Gee
Rockabilly Lives Various Artists Hightone
(If you like rockabilly, check out Viva Las Vegas!)
November 1, 2005
Christmas with James Brown James Brown Legacy
Live from Austin, TX John Hiatt New West
All That I Am Santana Arista
November 8, 2005
Complete Studio Recordings ABBA Universal International
Collection Alanis Morissette Maverick
Live: Sittin' in Again at Santa Barbara Bowl Loggins and Messina Rhino / Wea
October 25, 2005
Album, Artist, Label
Mastercuts Presents Sly & The Family Stone Mastercuts
Return of the Funk Soul Sisters Various Artists BGP
Live Goode Chuck Berry Universe Italy
Don't Turn Your Back on Me/This Is Jackie DeShannon Jackie DeShannon Beat Goes On
Goodbye Cruel World James Darren Collectables
(Yeah, I know these two are far from classic rock, but they are still cool. And I have a very eclectic taste in music, so you never know what you'll find here.)
Ladder to the Stars: Garcia Plays Dylan Jerry Garcia Rhino / Wea
And I Know You Wanna Dance/Whisky a Go-Go Revisite Johnny Rivers Beat Goes On
Hearts of Stone Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Beat Goes On
Wake Up...It's Tomorrow [2005] Strawberry Alarm Clock Collectors' Choice Music
Good Morning Starshine [2005] Strawberry Alarm Clock Collectors' Choice Music
World in a Seashell [2005] Strawberry Alarm Clock Collectors' Choice Music
(Who'd have thought the Strawberry Alarm Clock would ever reappear? Do you remember the Birdman of Alkatrash?)
These Ghoulish Things: Horror Hits for Halloween Various Artists Ace
Rockabilly Showdown Various Artists Golly Gee
Rockabilly Lives Various Artists Hightone
(If you like rockabilly, check out Viva Las Vegas!)
November 1, 2005
Christmas with James Brown James Brown Legacy
Live from Austin, TX John Hiatt New West
All That I Am Santana Arista
November 8, 2005
Complete Studio Recordings ABBA Universal International
Collection Alanis Morissette Maverick
Live: Sittin' in Again at Santa Barbara Bowl Loggins and Messina Rhino / Wea
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Review: Cream at Royal Albert Hall
CD: Cream Royal Albert Hall, May 2-3-5-6 05 Reprise Label
DVD: Cream Royal Albert Hall, May 2-3-5-6 05 Rhino Label
This is one concert I truly would have liked to have gone to. I chatted with someone who went to the concert. She said that the people there who were mostly those who where around when Cream played Royal Albert Hall in 1968. On the audience shots, I saw plenty of younger people, so it looks as if Cream does indeed transcend generations. I myself know a few younger people who are into Cream.
If you aren't familiar Cream you should go out, get this CD and DVD and see what all the fuss was about then, and why the fuss is starting out again. Cream was the first supergroup and years after they dissolved and went onto to different things, their music still stood out on the airwaves. Who hasn’t heard White Room, Badge, Sunshine of Your Love or Crossroads? Let me assure you that Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton are still in fine form. Heck, Ginger Baker is better than ever!
I have both the CD and the DVD. Let me tell you: if you’ve been waiting for an excuse to buy a home theater system, this is it. The DVD is absolutely fantastic. I just have a small 14 inch (I’m not an extremely materialistic person) but even on that the concert was just fantastic. It’s also got me thinking about buying a big screen TV and a home theater system. That’s going to have to wait, I think!
I’m going to concentrate mainly on the DVD, mostly because it’s a complete experience. It was filmed in HD, stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound, so you can just imagine how sweet the experience is. One great thing for you vinyl fans: it was released on high performance vinyl as well.
And now for the music. I decided to do a song by song commentary. No particular reason.
I’m so glad What a great start. It really gets you hyped up and ready for the rest of the concert. Drums and vocals are just fantastic.
Spoonful Originally performed by Willie Dixon around 1960. This song has the unusual quality of being both raw and polished at the same time. The solos are just long enough, but still there is a small, intimate club feel when listening to this song. It's like you are sitting in a small smoky club late at night nursing your Maker’s Mark while you kicked off your shoes and are leaning back in your chair, eyes closed, just groovin’ with the band. Great blues.
Outside woman blues What can say, other than that I listened to it three times in a row.
Pressed Rat and Warthog Oh how I love Ginger Baker’s voice. Ginger usually adds some outrageous facial expressions but this rendition was rather straightforward. It's still great. And I do hope Pressed Rat and Warthog reopens soon.
Sleepy Time Time I love this song. The bonus cut, I think is even better. It’s slow, rockin’ blues at it’s best.
N.S.U. This just rocks. That’s all there is to say.
Badge Everything comes together in this song. This is one of those songs that gets my car radio turned up full blast and annoys all the drivers in a five block radius.
Politician What a song. It’s like Jack Bruce seduces the audience.
Sweet wine Hypnotic, and really hits home near the end when the lyrics pick up.
Rollin’ and Tumblin’ I absolutely love that harmonica and drum combo. Vocals are great. Now this is blues tune to dance to!
Stormy Monday God, this is good. It done by T-Bone Walker originally, and I think he’d be very happy to hear what Cream has done with his song.
Deserted cities of the heart This song just makes me melt.
Born under a bad sign Originally by Booker T. Jones. Fantastic. That’s all there is to say. This is one song that got my stereo cranked up to the max.
We’re going wrong Jack is wonderful here. Listening to his voice and having Eric’s guitar so hot at the same time is just magic. Throughout it, you can hear Ginger’s drumming - just heaven. I replayed this at this at least five times, the last one with a great glass of cabernet. It’s a song to just put the earphones on, sit back in your favorite chair and get lost in the music.
Crossroads Classic, classic, classic. What more can I say? First done by Robert Johnson; if you don’t know who is, you should because he is probably the greatest American Bluesman EVER and he definitely has left his mark in both blues and rock. Of course that’s my personal opinion. Someone should make a movie of his all too short life. (Hey,Chet Helm's Family Dog Productions at the Fillmore.
I do have some minor complaints. I would have liked expanded liner notes myself. And I had to get a magnifying glass to read the insert, butI guess that’s more part of aging than anything else. You know, on the CD cover (less on the DVD) they were very creative with the colors. If you take a magnifying glass, and tilt the cover slightly, under the right light it looks three dimensional. Look for the blue and yellows to pop out the most. Groovy, man.
So, will Cream attract a new group of followers and will they tour again? There is concert in New York at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 25, and 26. If you can, go! You will have a great experience. It would be great if young music lovers “discover” Cream. It would be nice if they did some new material, but reunion concerts are fine too. It will be interesting to see what they decide to do after New York.
I know some people who think Cream was just a short term experiment for the three before they went on to their "real" careers. I think they are totally wrong. Even if Cream only lasted two short years their influence on rock was undeniable, and even today Cream's music stands on its own.
DVD: Cream Royal Albert Hall, May 2-3-5-6 05 Rhino Label
This is one concert I truly would have liked to have gone to. I chatted with someone who went to the concert. She said that the people there who were mostly those who where around when Cream played Royal Albert Hall in 1968. On the audience shots, I saw plenty of younger people, so it looks as if Cream does indeed transcend generations. I myself know a few younger people who are into Cream.
If you aren't familiar Cream you should go out, get this CD and DVD and see what all the fuss was about then, and why the fuss is starting out again. Cream was the first supergroup and years after they dissolved and went onto to different things, their music still stood out on the airwaves. Who hasn’t heard White Room, Badge, Sunshine of Your Love or Crossroads? Let me assure you that Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton are still in fine form. Heck, Ginger Baker is better than ever!
I have both the CD and the DVD. Let me tell you: if you’ve been waiting for an excuse to buy a home theater system, this is it. The DVD is absolutely fantastic. I just have a small 14 inch (I’m not an extremely materialistic person) but even on that the concert was just fantastic. It’s also got me thinking about buying a big screen TV and a home theater system. That’s going to have to wait, I think!
I’m going to concentrate mainly on the DVD, mostly because it’s a complete experience. It was filmed in HD, stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound, so you can just imagine how sweet the experience is. One great thing for you vinyl fans: it was released on high performance vinyl as well.
And now for the music. I decided to do a song by song commentary. No particular reason.
I’m so glad What a great start. It really gets you hyped up and ready for the rest of the concert. Drums and vocals are just fantastic.
Spoonful Originally performed by Willie Dixon around 1960. This song has the unusual quality of being both raw and polished at the same time. The solos are just long enough, but still there is a small, intimate club feel when listening to this song. It's like you are sitting in a small smoky club late at night nursing your Maker’s Mark while you kicked off your shoes and are leaning back in your chair, eyes closed, just groovin’ with the band. Great blues.
Outside woman blues What can say, other than that I listened to it three times in a row.
Pressed Rat and Warthog Oh how I love Ginger Baker’s voice. Ginger usually adds some outrageous facial expressions but this rendition was rather straightforward. It's still great. And I do hope Pressed Rat and Warthog reopens soon.
Sleepy Time Time I love this song. The bonus cut, I think is even better. It’s slow, rockin’ blues at it’s best.
N.S.U. This just rocks. That’s all there is to say.
Badge Everything comes together in this song. This is one of those songs that gets my car radio turned up full blast and annoys all the drivers in a five block radius.
Politician What a song. It’s like Jack Bruce seduces the audience.
Sweet wine Hypnotic, and really hits home near the end when the lyrics pick up.
Rollin’ and Tumblin’ I absolutely love that harmonica and drum combo. Vocals are great. Now this is blues tune to dance to!
Stormy Monday God, this is good. It done by T-Bone Walker originally, and I think he’d be very happy to hear what Cream has done with his song.
Deserted cities of the heart This song just makes me melt.
Born under a bad sign Originally by Booker T. Jones. Fantastic. That’s all there is to say. This is one song that got my stereo cranked up to the max.
We’re going wrong Jack is wonderful here. Listening to his voice and having Eric’s guitar so hot at the same time is just magic. Throughout it, you can hear Ginger’s drumming - just heaven. I replayed this at this at least five times, the last one with a great glass of cabernet. It’s a song to just put the earphones on, sit back in your favorite chair and get lost in the music.
Crossroads Classic, classic, classic. What more can I say? First done by Robert Johnson; if you don’t know who is, you should because he is probably the greatest American Bluesman EVER and he definitely has left his mark in both blues and rock. Of course that’s my personal opinion. Someone should make a movie of his all too short life. (Hey,Chet Helm's Family Dog Productions at the Fillmore.
I do have some minor complaints. I would have liked expanded liner notes myself. And I had to get a magnifying glass to read the insert, butI guess that’s more part of aging than anything else. You know, on the CD cover (less on the DVD) they were very creative with the colors. If you take a magnifying glass, and tilt the cover slightly, under the right light it looks three dimensional. Look for the blue and yellows to pop out the most. Groovy, man.
So, will Cream attract a new group of followers and will they tour again? There is concert in New York at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 25, and 26. If you can, go! You will have a great experience. It would be great if young music lovers “discover” Cream. It would be nice if they did some new material, but reunion concerts are fine too. It will be interesting to see what they decide to do after New York.
I know some people who think Cream was just a short term experiment for the three before they went on to their "real" careers. I think they are totally wrong. Even if Cream only lasted two short years their influence on rock was undeniable, and even today Cream's music stands on its own.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Stones' VA Concerted Interrupted - Jeesh...
Va. Rolling Stones Concert Interrupted
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Oct 7, 2005 — The Rolling Stones' concert at the University of Virginia was interrupted Thursday night while several police officers and three bomb-sniffing dogs searched the stage.
And you just know this about some freak who's pissed off about My Sweet Neocom!
(Ohhhh...one of my favorite songs just came on The Rock, 105.9: Don't Fear the Reaper! Now all they need to do is play Sympathy and Bohemian Rhapsody and I'll be in heaven!)
Saturday, October 01, 2005
ZZ Top Tour Dates for October, November
OCTOBER
TUE 4 - ALPINE, CA - Viejas Concerts in the Park
WED 5 - FRESNO, CA - Big Fresno Fair
SAT 8 - GOLDENDALE, WA - Maryhill Winery
SUN 9 - JACKPOT, NV - Cactus Pete’s Resort and Casino
TUE 11 - OREM, UT - Valley State College
WED 12 - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - World Arena
FRI 14 - KANSAS CITY, MO - Ameristar Casino and Hotel
TUE 18 - HOLLYWOOD, FL - Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
THU 20 - CLEARWATER, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
FRI 21 - FT. MYERS, FL - Centennial Park
SAT 22 - DAYTONA, FL - Biketoberfest
FRI 28/29 - CHARENTON, LA - Cypress Bayou Pavilion
NOVEMBER
THU 3 - TUCSON, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
FRI 4 - PHOENIX, AZ - Arizona State Fair
MORE NOVEMBER DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED - Click here for more info.
TUE 4 - ALPINE, CA - Viejas Concerts in the Park
WED 5 - FRESNO, CA - Big Fresno Fair
SAT 8 - GOLDENDALE, WA - Maryhill Winery
SUN 9 - JACKPOT, NV - Cactus Pete’s Resort and Casino
TUE 11 - OREM, UT - Valley State College
WED 12 - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - World Arena
FRI 14 - KANSAS CITY, MO - Ameristar Casino and Hotel
TUE 18 - HOLLYWOOD, FL - Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
THU 20 - CLEARWATER, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
FRI 21 - FT. MYERS, FL - Centennial Park
SAT 22 - DAYTONA, FL - Biketoberfest
FRI 28/29 - CHARENTON, LA - Cypress Bayou Pavilion
NOVEMBER
THU 3 - TUCSON, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
FRI 4 - PHOENIX, AZ - Arizona State Fair
MORE NOVEMBER DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED - Click here for more info.
More New Release Gotta Haves
Coming out October 25th or thereabouts:
Mastercuts Presents Sly & The Family Stone Released by Mastercuts. Sly doesn't get enough airplay if you ask me.
Know, I know you might think "Johnny Rivers"? What's that chick on?" But I like like the guy and he puts on one heck of a concert. Check out And I Know You Wanna Dance/Whisky a Go-Go Revisited Kudos for Beat Goes On for releasing more of my favorite Secret Agent Man.
For you Marshall Crenshaw fans here's some great stuff: Field Day, Downtown, Mary Jean & 9 Others, courtesy of Wounded Bird.
Strawberry Alarm Clock? Really, I'm sane. But who can forget Incense and Peppermints? (I even remember that on the B-side was The Birdman of Alkatrash!) Courtesy of Collectors' Choice Music we have Wake Up...It's Tomorrow, Good Morning Starshine and World in a Seashell.
Mastercuts Presents Sly & The Family Stone Released by Mastercuts. Sly doesn't get enough airplay if you ask me.
Know, I know you might think "Johnny Rivers"? What's that chick on?" But I like like the guy and he puts on one heck of a concert. Check out And I Know You Wanna Dance/Whisky a Go-Go Revisited Kudos for Beat Goes On for releasing more of my favorite Secret Agent Man.
For you Marshall Crenshaw fans here's some great stuff: Field Day, Downtown, Mary Jean & 9 Others, courtesy of Wounded Bird.
Strawberry Alarm Clock? Really, I'm sane. But who can forget Incense and Peppermints? (I even remember that on the B-side was The Birdman of Alkatrash!) Courtesy of Collectors' Choice Music we have Wake Up...It's Tomorrow, Good Morning Starshine and World in a Seashell.
Friday, September 30, 2005
New Release Gotta Haves
OCTOBER 4th
Old School Cruzin' with Earth, Wind & Fire. Yeah, I know some people don't put them with classic rock, but I love Earth, Wind & Fire, so I'm listing it! Same with Gimme Some Lovin' and Other Hits by the Blues Brothers. (Oh, Elwoood...)
Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon has been getting mixed reviews; I'll give my two cents after I listen to it.
Classic Interviews, Kiss. Do you think Terry Grossis on it?
DVD and CD sets of Cream's Royal Albert Hall: London May 2, 3, 5 & 6, 2005are being released by Rhino. (I am counting the minutes...) Just as cool, 1968 Cream's farewell concert is also being released.
Pink Floyd's The Wall 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Double DVD and Book Set is coming out at the same time as the Cream's reunion sets. That's gonna lighten a few wallets!
OCTOBER 11th
If you like the Grateful Dead, you'll love this: Ladder To The Stars: Garcia Plays Dylan. It includes cuts from the Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, and Legion Of Mary.
Madacy is putting an series called Rock Breakout Years. It's not all classic rock obviously, but talk about nostalgia! It begins in 1960 with Connie Frances and ends in 1989 with Michael Bolton. (I cannot believe I typed Michael Bolton. Damn - I did it again!)
1960 Connie Francis
1961 Roy Orbison
1962 Rick Nelson
1963 The Beach Boys
1967 The Grass Roots
1968 Gary Puckett & Union Gap
1969 Blood Sweat and Tears
1969 Tommy James and the Shondells
1971 Tod Stewart
1973 Steve Miller
1974 Bachman-Turner Overdrive's
1976 Bob Seger
1977 Boz Scaggs
1978 Eddie Money
1979 Cheap Trick
1980 Björn Fogelberg
1981 REO Speedwagon
1982 J. Geils Band
1982 Toto
1983 Culture Club
1983 Men at Work
1984 Cyndi Lauper
1985 Glenn Frey
1985 Loverboy
1987 Whitesnake
1988 Great White
1989 Michael Bolton
OCTOBER 24th
Concert for Bangladesh (can it really have been 34 years ago?) at Madison Square Garden will be released for on DVD on the 24th. The sound has been remasters and there's new footage so it should be really great. I really miss George Harrison.
Aerosmith's Rockin' The Joint! OK, technically they already did in Las Vegas in 2002, but the CD/DVD is now being released on the 24th. To promote the release, Aerosmith is touring with Lenny Kravitz starting October 30. To get all the tour dates check the Aerosmith site here, or the Lenny Kravitz site here.
Old School Cruzin' with Earth, Wind & Fire. Yeah, I know some people don't put them with classic rock, but I love Earth, Wind & Fire, so I'm listing it! Same with Gimme Some Lovin' and Other Hits by the Blues Brothers. (Oh, Elwoood...)
Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon has been getting mixed reviews; I'll give my two cents after I listen to it.
Classic Interviews, Kiss. Do you think Terry Grossis on it?
DVD and CD sets of Cream's Royal Albert Hall: London May 2, 3, 5 & 6, 2005are being released by Rhino. (I am counting the minutes...) Just as cool, 1968 Cream's farewell concert is also being released.
Pink Floyd's The Wall 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Double DVD and Book Set is coming out at the same time as the Cream's reunion sets. That's gonna lighten a few wallets!
OCTOBER 11th
If you like the Grateful Dead, you'll love this: Ladder To The Stars: Garcia Plays Dylan. It includes cuts from the Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, and Legion Of Mary.
Madacy is putting an series called Rock Breakout Years. It's not all classic rock obviously, but talk about nostalgia! It begins in 1960 with Connie Frances and ends in 1989 with Michael Bolton. (I cannot believe I typed Michael Bolton. Damn - I did it again!)
1960 Connie Francis
1961 Roy Orbison
1962 Rick Nelson
1963 The Beach Boys
1967 The Grass Roots
1968 Gary Puckett & Union Gap
1969 Blood Sweat and Tears
1969 Tommy James and the Shondells
1971 Tod Stewart
1973 Steve Miller
1974 Bachman-Turner Overdrive's
1976 Bob Seger
1977 Boz Scaggs
1978 Eddie Money
1979 Cheap Trick
1980 Björn Fogelberg
1981 REO Speedwagon
1982 J. Geils Band
1982 Toto
1983 Culture Club
1983 Men at Work
1984 Cyndi Lauper
1985 Glenn Frey
1985 Loverboy
1987 Whitesnake
1988 Great White
1989 Michael Bolton
OCTOBER 24th
Concert for Bangladesh (can it really have been 34 years ago?) at Madison Square Garden will be released for on DVD on the 24th. The sound has been remasters and there's new footage so it should be really great. I really miss George Harrison.
Aerosmith's Rockin' The Joint! OK, technically they already did in Las Vegas in 2002, but the CD/DVD is now being released on the 24th. To promote the release, Aerosmith is touring with Lenny Kravitz starting October 30. To get all the tour dates check the Aerosmith site here, or the Lenny Kravitz site here.
Queen & Paul Rodgers Tour Dates
Oh, how I wish I could make it to the Meadowlands. I picked a bad time to move to Nashville. If you are in Japan, how I so envy you - six shows! I hope next year they tour again. I will move Heaven and Earth to get there.
If you go, please drop me line and let me know!
ARUBA
October 8 (Sat) – Aruba, 2005 Aruba Music Festival
UNITED STATES
October 16 (Sun) - East Rutherford, NJ, Continental Airlines Arena (The Meadowlands)
October 22 (Sat) - Hollywood, CA, Hollywood Bowl
JAPAN
October 26 (Wed) - Tokyo, Saitama Super Arena
October 27 (Thurs) - Tokyo, Saitama Super Arena
October 29 (Sat) - Yokohama,Yokohama Arena
October 30 (Sun) - Yokohama,Yokohama Arena
November 1 (Tues) - Nagoya, The Dome
November 3 (Thurs) - Fukuoka, The Dome
If you go, please drop me line and let me know!
ARUBA
October 8 (Sat) – Aruba, 2005 Aruba Music Festival
UNITED STATES
October 16 (Sun) - East Rutherford, NJ, Continental Airlines Arena (The Meadowlands)
October 22 (Sat) - Hollywood, CA, Hollywood Bowl
JAPAN
October 26 (Wed) - Tokyo, Saitama Super Arena
October 27 (Thurs) - Tokyo, Saitama Super Arena
October 29 (Sat) - Yokohama,Yokohama Arena
October 30 (Sun) - Yokohama,Yokohama Arena
November 1 (Tues) - Nagoya, The Dome
November 3 (Thurs) - Fukuoka, The Dome
Monday, September 19, 2005
Ahoy, Mateys! It's Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Arrrr...git yer parrot and put on yer pirate hat! It's the second annual TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!
Are you a pirate? I am!
You Are A Pirate!
What Type Of Swashbuckler Are You?
brought to you by Maddog Varuka & Dawg Brown
Your pirate name is Captain Aetheflaed
What is YOUR pirate name?
Arrrr - pass the rum, matey!
Are you a pirate? I am!
You Are A Pirate!
What Type Of Swashbuckler Are You?
brought to you by Maddog Varuka & Dawg Brown
Your pirate name is Captain Aetheflaed
What is YOUR pirate name?
Arrrr - pass the rum, matey!
Classic Rock Links
I'm compiling a list of links to classic rock stations. I've travelled around some and I know what it's like to try to hunt down a good station when you are on the interstate or a backroad in the middle of nowhere.
My list only includes stations in the US, but I'd like to add classic rock stations from around the world. Got a favorite? Send it to me and tell me a bit about yourself!
The list will be up probably tomorrow afternoon. I'm working out all the html bugs and checking links.
My list only includes stations in the US, but I'd like to add classic rock stations from around the world. Got a favorite? Send it to me and tell me a bit about yourself!
The list will be up probably tomorrow afternoon. I'm working out all the html bugs and checking links.
Classic Rock (and Activism!) all the time
I decided that CWL should be dedicated to classic as well as some activism. I came up this great realization after reading the article about Bono in yesterday's New York Times magazine.
I didn't realize I had as many links to classic rock sites, groups, etc. until I started to organize my links. What a mess!
Check "My Other Blogs" for links to my other blogs.
Toodles!
I didn't realize I had as many links to classic rock sites, groups, etc. until I started to organize my links. What a mess!
Check "My Other Blogs" for links to my other blogs.
Toodles!
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Lair of the Blue Cat
From now on I'm moving political rants to Lair of the Blue Cat. CWOL will concentrate on the unlikely mix of music and being an Episcopalian. However, the links and what entries I've made so fair will stay here.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Dies
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, died Saturday at age of 81. He had suffered from lung cancer and heart disease. His career spanned 50 years. He was a singer and guitarist who played blues, country, jazz and Cajun music
Brown died at his brother's home in Orange, Texas, where he had go to escape hurricane Katrina. Brown's home in Slidell, La., was completely destroyed by the hurricane.
His first hits were "Okie Dokie Stomp" and "Ain't That Dandy," but Brown disliked being labeled a bluesman. In his later career he played a half-dozen instruments and performed jazz, country, Texas blues, zydeco and Cajun music.
Brown had more than 30 recordings and won a Grammy award in 1982 for Alright Again. He was also nominated for a Grammy in 1986 for Long Way Home.
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Brown died at his brother's home in Orange, Texas, where he had go to escape hurricane Katrina. Brown's home in Slidell, La., was completely destroyed by the hurricane.
His first hits were "Okie Dokie Stomp" and "Ain't That Dandy," but Brown disliked being labeled a bluesman. In his later career he played a half-dozen instruments and performed jazz, country, Texas blues, zydeco and Cajun music.
Brown had more than 30 recordings and won a Grammy award in 1982 for Alright Again. He was also nominated for a Grammy in 1986 for Long Way Home.
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