In a previous post, I talked about Ry Cooder, a guitarist – especially slide – who’s been what I like to call a journeyman for about as long as I can remember. The description of the genres he covers as stated in Wikipedia should give … Continue reading Concert Review – Ry Cooder with the HamilTones at Tupelo Music Hall
For years I’d hear references in blues songs to things like “mojo” and “John the Conquaroo.” But what the hell did they mean? I did a little research once upon a time but then thought, hey maybe you don’t know either. Herewith, like Miles, I … Continue reading Being a Brief Digression on Voodoo and The Blues
I hope you get a chance to listen to my Spotify playlist. I dug deep, consulted some lists, etc. Kudos to fellow blogger Tony at Mumbling About for turning me on to “Room at the Top” and the gorgeous “Angel Dream.” Also to the original … Continue reading Tom Petty – I Was So Much Older Then (final of 4)
“Somewhere, somebody, somehow Must have kicked you around some”- Refugee Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were playing a fair number of opening slots at this time (late ’70’s), including one memorable night where Ray Davies wouldn’t give up the stage for a sound check. When … Continue reading Tom Petty Won’t Back Down (3 of 4)
“We ain’t no punk band, we ain’t folk rock, jazz rock, or any of that bullshit. Just rock, and we don’t put no other name on it than that. We’d be stupid if we did.”- Tom Petty And now that they were “stars,” the band had started … Continue reading Tom Petty – Dogs on the Run – (2 of 4)
When Tom Petty died, I did a post on my ten favorite songs by him. You can check it out here and see it as a companion piece. “I always liked cowboys because they played the guitar.” – Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty was born … Continue reading Tom Petty (1st of 4 posts)
Wherein I provide a tune and a couple of alternatives to show how other artists approach it. “I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself” was written in 1961 or ’62 by the towering team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It was originally … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself
