I’ve been on a Canadian musical artist, Julianna Riolino, kick lately. She and backing band, The Outfit, did a series of songs, called, “Live at the Farm,” in rural Ontario. All of her other songs I’ve heard so far are originals, but I just came across this cover of Paul McCartney’s song, “Every Night.” There…
Category: Music that strikes a chord
FFF 60 — The Analogues & The Analogues Sideshow
The Analogues The Analogues first came on my radar when I was looking for George Harrison’s song, Ding Dong Ding Dong and I came across their cover of it. HERE is the write-up where I first mention them. It says it’s a repost, but not sure from when other than the other times I posted…
#SLS (2nd one) “Rise to Me,” by The Decemberists (repost from 2/6/22)
The Decemberists, left to right: Nate Query, Chris Funk, Jenny Conlee, Colin Meloy, John Moen. Photograph: Autumn de Wilde for the Guardian Since Spotify has stopped working with the bluetooth in the car through my phone, I have started listening to CDs again. The Decemberists’, “The King is Dead” is one hell of a good…
Music that strikes a chord — “Groundhog Day” by Double Trouble
I was listening to Doyle Bramhall II’s playlist this afternoon and Spotify played this after the playlist was done. First time hearing it and ooh boy this song strikes a chord, both in lyrics and the badassery of the musicianship. Looking little further into the context of this song, I learned that Groundhog Day (aka…
MMB 14 (and Music that strikes a chord repost)– JP Hoe’s, “Safe and Sound”
JP Hoe JP Hoe is a Manitoba, Canada musician that has a voice that sings melodies that I would follow to the ends of the earth. How he is not better known is a true mystery to me. Discography:The Dear John Letters (2008)Mannequin (2012)Hideaway (Deluxe) (2015)Brighten Up The Night (2020)Botanicals (2022) He also did a…
Music That Strikes a Chord — Taj Mahal Sextet featuring Trey Hensley, “Lovin’ in My Baby’s Eyes”
Trey Hensley Remember a couple of Friday’s ago, my Friday Favorite Feature, was Taj Mahal with his Swingin’ Sextet singing Queen Bee? After hearing it, I immediately ordered the album (CD) which arrived today. Listening to it, I about fell out of my chair when I heard this song. Who is this Trey Hensley??? The…
MMB 2024 Week 8 Elvis Costello, “King of America” (repost from 2/23)
First posted in February of 2023. Elvis Costello, King of America album cover Stripping away much of the excess that cluttered Punch the Clock and Goodbye Cruel World, Elvis Costello returned to his folk-rock and pub rock roots with King of America, creating one of his most affecting and personal records. Costello literally took on…
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