Note – I’m working on doing something in the next couple of months that will – should it happen – be of some interest to readers. It involves a visit somewhere. I’m going to drop well, not hints, but teasers over the next month or so. Should be interesting if it all works out.
For the New Year, I thought I’d just take it easy and post a couple of New Year’s songs that are not “Auld Lang Syne.” What better song to start with than U2’s “New Year’s Day” which has nothing to do with that as such and everything to do with the Polish Solidarity movement:
All is quiet on New Year’s Day
A world in white gets underway
I want to be with you
Be with you, night and day
Nothing changes on New Year’s Day
On New Year’s Day
Let us get a little more sensual here with Diana Krall, aka Mrs. Elvis Costello. (Or is he Mr. Diana Krall?)
When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
And the couples we know are fondly kissing
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
Maybe it’s much too early in the game
Ah, but I thought I’d ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?
And lastly, what would New Year’s Eve be without Otis Redding and Carla Thomas? Carla is, of course, the daughter of the late R&B guy Rufus Thomas who wrote “Walking the Dog.”
For the New Year, I truly hope that you and yours Keep on Rockin’ in the free (and not-so-free) world.
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Great selections, Jim. Here’s to more music adventures in 2020 and beyond!
All the best to you and your family.
Cheers!
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Yes, likewise. And here’s to blowing more of our hard=earned pay on concerts, tribute and otherwise.
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Thanks and so true. I already started: Ringo & All Starr Band, June 3, Beacon Theatre, NYC.
While I generally favor McCartney, thereβs only one Ringo Starr. And the man isnβt getting any younger, so I figured the time is now!
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I’m going to see Brit Floyd again in the spring. I went to see Steely Dan with a guy I work with and told him about them. Looks like you and I have switched roles. Maybe now I am the new King of all tribute bands while you go see obscure bands nobody ever heard of from the Sixties! π€£π
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Ha! Brit Floyd are great. I saw earlier today that Get The Led Out will play right in my backyard in Feb, so thatβs kind of tempting.
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I should know better than to try to outdo the fucking Jedi Master of all tribute bands.
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Hope you have a fruitful year of blogging in 2019!
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And by 2019 I mean 2020 (it’s already next year here so it’s a bit confusing….)
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It’s 2023 over here.
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In Canada it’s 2112…
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That’s funny. You win the Internet. Look forward to more quizzes next year. Hope you’re thinking about them. No Rush though.
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Again thanks for sharing so many interesting recommendations in 2019, looking forward to a busy 2020 blogging, reading and listening year!
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Right back at ya. The hits just keep on coming.
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How come when I hear Otis sing I forget everyone else? Plus it’s the Stax sound.
Await what’s up old Doc’s sleeve.
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Old Doc’s got a pretty good line on something. We’ll see if it shakes out. Happy New Year to all the CB’s.
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You to fella
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Happy New Year to you and yours, JIm. Hope 2020 is a good one.
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Thanks. Same to you and yours.
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