It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living. -Terry Pratchett
Showing posts with label now with more joy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label now with more joy. Show all posts
Monday, June 14, 2010
Jesus doesn't want me for a sunbeam.
For various reasons, seemed appropriate. I'm pretty sure I've posted the Vaseline's original; but my, don't expect me to cry for all the reasons that died. Don't expect me to cry, don't expect me to lie, don't expect me to die for thee.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
French Punk
In the spirit of this beautiful day, I decided to give my faithfull (like Marianne) readers a treat! 1970'S French Punk. Turn it up loud.
Monday, May 17, 2010
I can't get any satisfaction.
I just heard, on NPR, someone loosely referred to as a "music critic" mention that Otis Redding's version of the Rolling Stones' song "Satisfaction was OK", even though he got some of the words wrong.
What is the matter with that man, let alone that station? Have they actually listened to the song in question? Did they do any research about the respective versions? Who cares about the specific words anyway? Keith has long let it be known that Otis got it right and that the song was meant to be played with horns (as in Otis Redding's version.) Rod Wood indicated in 2003 that the Stones are now using an arrangement much closer to Otis Redding's version. So, Otis got it right. Really, really right.
Fun fact:
The late, great Otis Redding. I dare you to say anything is wrong with this song.
What is the matter with that man, let alone that station? Have they actually listened to the song in question? Did they do any research about the respective versions? Who cares about the specific words anyway? Keith has long let it be known that Otis got it right and that the song was meant to be played with horns (as in Otis Redding's version.) Rod Wood indicated in 2003 that the Stones are now using an arrangement much closer to Otis Redding's version. So, Otis got it right. Really, really right.
Fun fact:
Keith Richards was staying at the Fort Harrison Hotel (known at the time as the Jack Tar Harrison Hotel) when he rolled out of bed with the idea for this. The hotel still exists. In 1975, it was bought by the Church of Scientology and frequently hosts religious retreats. (thanks, Jack Russell - clearwater, FL) From here.
The late, great Otis Redding. I dare you to say anything is wrong with this song.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Rock and Roll was invented in the late 40's
by John Lee Hooker. Just listen.
This is from the 60's, but even in the late 40's, early 50's, he was, all by himself, playing the heavy percussion, the lead guitar riffs, and even rhythm guitar, all at once. Not to mention, I believe he may have the best voice ever recorded.
This is from the 60's, but even in the late 40's, early 50's, he was, all by himself, playing the heavy percussion, the lead guitar riffs, and even rhythm guitar, all at once. Not to mention, I believe he may have the best voice ever recorded.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Utah Smith: One More Off-The-Rails Blues/Gospel Musician
Who woulda thunk with a name like that? And he wore wings! Honest. I have totally drained my spending money budget (darn that Amazon one-click feature.) But just give this a listen.
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