Buddy Guy, 2008. Photo by Tom Beetz Before getting into the song, I need to thank Cincinnati Babyhead for recommending Buddy Guy to me. I borrowed two albums from the library and have listened to one of them so far, “Born to Play Guitar.” The whole album is full of great tunes, but this one,…
Category: Music that strikes a chord
Music that strikes a chord — “John Brown” Bob Dylan song cover by State Radio
State Radio, performing live at Terminal 5 in NYC on 11/23/07 I’m in the process right now of listening to a 4-cd set of Bob Dylan covers by other musicians, called, “Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan.” I am very much enjoying this set and must thank the library system for having…
Music that strikes a chord — Drug Dealer, by Macklemore (featuring Ariana Deboo)
The first time I came across Macklemore was with this song, which I fell in love with. Looking for more of his stuff I came across this one and loved him even more. Out on a youtube search for something I happened across this one and knew right away I wanted to share it. Macklemore…
Songs that Strike a Chord — The HU Band, “Wolf Totem”
image link If this doesn’t give your scalp a serious tingle… The HU Band! Just heard them for the first time a few days ago and was instantly hooked. Rock and Roll/Rockabilly/New Genre/Old Genre is alive and well, my friends. If you put the cc on the youtube you can see what they’re singing. And…
Music That Strikes a Chord — “Temporary Like Achilles,” written by Bob Dylan (but performed by Old Crow Medicine Show because I couldn’t find a Bob Dylan version)
bob dylan / photo jean-marie périer, Paris, June 1966 I decided to put Bob Dylan’s, “Blonde on Blonde” on while I tackled a Mount Olympian-sized pile of dirty dishes. Dang, why haven’t I listened to this double-album in so long. Blonde on Blonde is Bob’s seventh studio album, released on June 20, 1966. Recording sessions…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
gif link Thank you, ancestors, for your strengthYour music still gives me goosebumpsWalking green carpets in the hills and remembering the old days,I raise a pint and salute ye.
Music that Strikes a Chord — “Lily Love,” by The Chieftains and The Civil Wars
The Chieftains image by Barry McCall The Civil Wars image by Phil King Listening to The Chieftains: Voice of Ages tonight, I am again knocked over by this album. It takes me to another place. My scalp tingles as the music on it seems to activate long-resting atoms. The Chieftains collaborate with a plethora of…
