Song Lyric Sunday — Last Shift

image link The theme for Song Lyric Sunday is last. In my search for the chosen song, I ran across this one. Had never heard it before, but I absolutely LOVE Richard Thompson, as a songwriter, singer, and guitarist. This is a very sad and political song. I dedicate it to Coal Miners and Their…

“Listen”

image link “Listen” is a song from musical group, Chicago’s, first LP, Chicago Transit Authority.  I got this 2-LP set as a youngster and played the grooves off of it.  It was music like I’d never heard before.  I lost the vinyl back in ’94 but was blessed to come across it in the basement…

In Honor of Remembrance Day UK & Veteran’s Day US

image link Another one for Song Lyric Sunday, as I see it is a memorial day for the fallen in the UK.  After listening to Soul Cages, I was reminded of another Sting tune that speaks to the memorial.  Update:  embarrassed to say I didn’t realize it was Veteran’s Day in the US!  It’s for…

“Beware of Darkness, by George Harrison

In 2014, I bought the box set of  George Harrison: The Apple Years 68-75, which has his first 6 solo albums, as well as a video disk with short documentary, music video, etc. Being honest here, I can’t say I’ve gotten much past the “All Things Must Pass” CD. George Harrison and his solo music…

Take Good Care of My Baby

#SongLyricSunday, the prompt for the day is take/taking.  My choice for this Sunday is, “Take Good Care of My Baby”.Per wikipedia:“Take Good Care of My Baby” is a song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The song was made famous by Bobby Vee, when it was released in 1961.   Take Good Care of…