And so I couldn’t let the holidays go by without a few Christmas songs. So a little blues, a little Medieval folk and since we’re not quite done with them, the Beatles. Steeleye Span were a British folk-rock (with Medieval flavor) band of the early … Continue reading Seasons Greetings
First post here: Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my open mind Possessing and caressing me Jai Guru Deva Om … Continue reading Beatles (final of 5) – Let It Be, Abbey Road
First post here: It was twenty years ago today Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play They’ve been going in and out of style But they’re guaranteed to raise a smile So may I introduce to you The act you’ve known for all these years … Continue reading Beatles (4) -Sgt. Pepper, White Album
First post here: There are places I remember all my life, though some have changed. Some forever, not for better. And some have gone, and some remain. The Beatles made their last live performance on August 29, 1966 at Candlestick Park (a now-defunct baseball stadium) … Continue reading Beatles (3) – Rubber Soul to Revolver
First post here: “Guitar groups are on their way out, Mr Epstein.” Thus saith, supposedly, one Dick Rowe who was at the time the senior A&R guy at Decca Records. At least Epstein quotes him as saying that in his autobiography. The truth is that … Continue reading The Beatles (2) In America
NOTE: When I first did this series of posts, I had several more songs embedded than I now have. It would seem that Beatles management has gone around asking people to delete the songs. So I only have what’s remaining up there. If the series … Continue reading The Beatles (1)
It’s quarter to three There ain’t no one in the place except you and me So set ’em up, Joe I’ve got a little story you ought to know Frank Sinatra? Isn’t this a blog about blues, rock, funk, pop, etc.? Well, yes it very … Continue reading Francis Albert Sinatra
