You only gotta do one thing well to make it in this world, babe. You got a woman waiting for you there All you ever gotta do is Be a good man One time To one woman And that’ll be the end of the road, … Continue reading Movie Review – Janis:Little Girl Blue
David Bowie was 1 of the 1st ppl to make weird acceptable for the masses & give kids who didn’t connect w/ 60’s do-op, someone to connect to – Frances Bean Cobain tweet. I hadn’t planned on posting today. But for the record, David Bowie … Continue reading David Bowie – The Stars Look Very Different Today
See also Why Are Concert Tickets Priced So High?Β here. Bruce Springsteen is touring behind the re-packaging and re-release of his classic 1980 album, “The River.” We hadn’t seen him a few years so I thought, well, let’s give it a shot. Tickets were $150, which … Continue reading Why You Can’t Get Tickets to See Your Favorite Performers
Here’s a new feature. I’m putting three songs together more or less as a mini-set. There’s no real relationship between the songs other then unintentionally. Just three songs I like played back-to-back, almost like a disc jockey would randomly do. Some you might know, some … Continue reading Tres Songs (Mini-set)
Most people who follow rock and blues know that blues started in America, made its way to England and then was brought back to the US during the so-calledΒ British Invasion. What many people, I think, don’t know is that there is a “missing link” in … Continue reading Cyril Davies and Alexis Korner – the Nexus of British Blues
First post here: Congregation gathers down by the riverside Preacher stands with a bible, groom stands waitin’ for his bride Congregation gone and the sun sets behind a weepin’ willow tree Groom stands alone and watches the river rush on so effortlessly Wonderin’ where can … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen – (Final of 4 – This Boardwalk Life is Through)
First post here: Well I’m tired of comin’ out on the losin’ end So honey last night I met this guy and I’m gonna do a little favor for him Well I guess everything dies baby that’s a fact But maybe everything that dies someday … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen (3)
Note: The Springsteen series will continue (and finish) in a few days. In the meantime, One song/three versions: “Ruby Baby”Β was originally recorded by The Drifters way back in 1956. Despite my love for early rock and roll and doo-wop, I never heard this song (to … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – Ruby Baby
First post here: Barefoot girl sitting on the hood of a Dodge Drinking warm beer in the soft summer rain The Rat pulls into town, rolls up his pants Together they take a stab at romance And disappear down Flamingo Lane I grew up in … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen (2)
Now, the greasers, they tramp the streets or get busted for sleepin’ on the beach all night Them boys in their high heels, ah, Sandy Their skins are so white And me, I just got tired of hangin’ in them dusty arcades Bangin’ them pleasure … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen (1)
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