A (hopefully) fun once-in-a-while thing. I like lyrics but I can almost never remember the whole damn song. So these are snippets of songs that I like that stick in my head or I’m likely to throw out randomly in conversation as if they just … Continue reading A Few Favorite Lyrics
Well darkness has a hunger that’s insatiable And lightness has a call that’s hard to hear And I wrap my fear around me like a blanket I sailed my ship of safety till I sank it I’m crawling on your shores Like so many people, … Continue reading Indigo Girls
But I know sometimes I must get out in the light Better leave her behind with the kids They’re alright The kids are alright I recently wrote a post wherein I listed my top ten live concerts of all time. That list, as it turns … Continue reading Concert Review – The Who at TD Garden, Boston
And here’s to you Mrs. Robinson Jesus loves you more than you will know Whoa, whoa, whoa God bless you please, Mrs. Robinson Heaven holds a place for those who pray Hey hey hey Hey hey hey I was recently watching a documentary about the … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – Mrs. Robinson
The rock era has produced an astounding number of great songwriters. And I confess to being somewhat envious of their skill because although I can play an instrument, I cannot write a song to save my life. The one and only time I really tried … Continue reading My Favorite Songwriters of the Rock, Folk and Blues Era (Top Three – pt. 1)
Man, it’s a hot one Like seven inches from the midday sun Well I hear you whispering in the words, to melt everyone But you stay so cool My muΓ±equita My Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa You’re my reason for reason The step in my groove … Continue reading Santana (Final of 2)
In the late Sixties-early Seventies, during the heady free-love anything goes days, I was living in New York City. So when we were tooling around in my uncle’s convertible Triumph, long hair flowing in the wind and somebody yelled out “Santana in Central Park free … Continue reading Santana (1)
If you believe in magic, come along with me We’ll dance until mornin’ ’til there’s just you and me And maybe, if the music is right I’ll meet you tomorrow, sort of late at night And we’ll go dancing, baby, then you’ll see How the … Continue reading My Top Ten Favorite Live Shows
This story first came to my attention via local Boston musician Emmy Cerra. When she told me about it, not only did it sound incredible but I also wondered why I hadn’t heard more about it. So I listened to the podcast and decided I … Continue reading Los Frikis – The Sad, Strange Saga of the Cuban HIV Rockers
In late 1968 – more or less around the same time the Beatles’ so-called White AlbumΒ came out – Jimi Hendrix released his iconic album Electric Ladyland. Recorded in New York and London, it ranks 54th on Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 greatest albums of all time. … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
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