Well it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe If you don’t know by now And it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe It’ll never do somehow When your rooster crows at the break of dawn Look out your window … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright
First post here: What is it about B. B that made him so great for so long? For me it’s that he was the whole package and he did it all so well: writer, singer, guitar player, showman. “How Blue Can You Get?” is one … Continue reading B. B. King (Final of 2)
“And I say I don’t like reggae no no I love it.” Dreadlock Holiday, Squeeze The first time I ever heard a reggae song was in 1968, on my local AM station. Now this station wasn’t typically given to playing anything outside of the Top … Continue reading Reggae
In my last post on the blues I said this, “I think I’m gonna need a third blues post for the later British and American players. But I’ll do that one later on down the road.” So this is that. First post here. Blues arguably … Continue reading The Blues (Final of 3)
Intro to series here. 1. Exile on Main Street. Rolling Stones. Mick says this album is not necessarily their best or even his favorite. Well, it’s mine. I go back to this album all the time. It is a real stew of blues, gospel, rock n’ … Continue reading My Favorite Rock Albums (1) – Top Ten
I suppose I should list my favorite albums and one day I suppose I will. But for now, I’ll just mention one here that is always in my Top Five. That album would be Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos. … Continue reading Featured Album – Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
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