Music

A reminder, if you have this SiriusXM feature in your vehicle it was enabled free from Last Tuesday night & I believe through the upcoming week.  They also do this promotion around Memorial Day.  The channels are somewhat limited to around 100, but enough content. Remember keep eyes on the road & do not let this become a distraction.   

She's one of my favorites! I hope she has the best birthday! ♡ 'On the cusp of Scorpio and Sagittarius, she's more Scorpio than Sagittarius, her mum says.' [article] 👶🏻👧🏻 'Björk' Guðmundsdóttir *OTF, born 21 November 1965 (58), is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, bold musical choices, and sometimes eccentric public persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over a career spanning four-decades, drawing on electronic, folk, pop, experimental, trip hop, classical, and avant-garde music. [Wiki]  Born and raised in Reykjavík (Iceland), Björk began her music career at the age of 11 and gained international recognition as the lead singer of the alternative rock band 'The Sugarcubes' by the age of 21. After 'The Sugarcubes' disbanded in 1992, Björk gained prominence as a solo artist with her albums Debut (1993), Post (1995), and Homogenic (1997), coll

To me, the world definitely needs more Peace, Love and Understanding. Song should have Peace, Love or some form of Understanding in the title. I’ll start with the Anthem: (What’s so funny ‘bout) Peace, Love andUnderstanding  Elvis Costello&the Attractions

Time to round up all those songs about ghosts, goblins, witches, etc.What songs go on the Halloween playlist? My first entry:   Witchy Woman - Eagles

I'll start with: Stop Draggin' My Heart Around:  Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty

So there are a lot of songs out there that start with the letter “I”  We should be able to list a ton of songs!  I will start with one of my favs: It won’t be long  Fab 4️⃣

Songs you know as soon as the the first note or chord is played.I’ll start with Lola by The Kinks

This is so cool! Though he’s best known as the rockin’ guitarist for Queen, Brian May is an active astrophysicist in his down time. He is a team member of the OSIRIS-REx project. His work on the project enabled the mission leader to find the best landing area for the capsule to collect the asteroid sample which was recently returned to earth. May was unable to attend the celebrations in person as he is in rehearsals for the upcoming Queen US Tour. Also, May was knighted in March, so it’s now Sir Brian May!  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/brian-may-best-known-as-queens-guitarist-helped-nasa-return-its-1st-asteroid-sample-to-earth/ar-AA1hsG5Q https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/world/brian-may-osiris-rex-asteroid-sample-bennu-scn-intl-scli/index.html 

I'm not sure why but for some reason I need to post how much I appreciate Ozzy and his amazing music, his and Sharon's contributions to arts, and both their and their childrens' contributions to many arts... This may seem weird, but some compulsion urged me to post.  

I'll start with one of mine: The Big Chill

New Album, 'Dance Macabre,' Due Out October 27, 2023! ⬇️  Here's the first video of the new/upcoming LP!  ⬇️ Duran Duran - Danse Macabre (Official Music Video) 'The group just announced their 16th studio album, 'Danse Macabre,' and have teased it with the title track. What is interesting about this LP is that it was inspired by Halloween and all the weird things that happen during that holiday.' [REF ARTICLE: Duran Duran’s Halloween-Inspired, ‘Danse Macabre’ is First From New LP (ihorror)] So exciting! 😁   

Although the last day of summer isn't for another few weeks, for many Labor Day symbolizes the end of the season. As we say goodbye to summer, what tunes are on your playlist?

Not sure why this came to mind, perhaps Burning Man 2023 events, but got to thinking of my own memorable concert experiences and thought it'd be great to read others... I'll start: Very first without parents (although they dropped us off and picked us up right in front; you could do that then): CCR (Creedance Clearwater Revival) - Municipal Auditorium - KCMO - 1967 (age 13) Lost memories: Joe Walsh in Texas: ROADTRIP! Pulled into rest stop; awoke to the biggest fing mosquitoes EVER invading the van. One of the best: Rod Stewart while I was 8 months preggo; the bottles roamed row-to-row; obviously pre-major contagious diseases; dude did probably 20 costume changes; AMAZING! Ozzy: Denver, enough said.... Prince: soft opening 1999 club at the RIO; omfg; this is the sexiest man alive or otherwise The Killers: return to the start at Sam's Town and throughout it all, our captain, and constant, Jimmy Buffett; so many appearances, so many uplifting exper

One of the sweetest people in the music business has left us... Jimmy Buffett passed away 1-Sept-2023, according to his site. I'll always remember his soulful voice and seemingly endless coolness 😉 He also wrote, imho, the lovingest love song of all time: "Come Monday"  See you in the treetops, dear Jimmy...

Gone, but never forgotten. Her fighting spirit still lingers. - Kelly In a statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” The acclaimed Dublin performer released 10 studio albums, while her song Nothing Compares 2 U was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards. Her version of the ballad, written by musician Prince, topped the charts around the globe and earned her three Grammy nominations. Sinéad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56. (The Irish Times)Sinéad O'Connor Dead at 56. (People Magazine)Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has died at 56. (NPR)Sinéad O'Connor (Wiki) Songs: ♡  Sinead O'Connor - The Emperor's New Clothes  ♡  Sinead O'Connor - Mandinka ♡  Sinéad O'Connor - I Want Your Hands On Me&nb

Though much of it is not Rock & Roll, a few of the songs qualify, such as Bill Haley's "Rock Around The Clock" and Elvis' "Jailhouse Rock", I thought you all might appreciate the blog, videos, and the playlist. The American Film Institute recently released their list of 100 greatest songs in movies. That inspired me at the suggestion of a friend to make a Spotify playlist of the same. Some analysis of the list led to some interesting observations:The blog is highlighted by videos of some of my favorite movie song performances, with the actor/singer performing in the movie, typically a musical, not just a background song, such as “Unchained Melody” in Ghost, or “What a Feeling” in Flashdance, or “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” in Dirty Dancing. All are great songs and scenes, but I wanted to single out some of the most outstanding signing performances within the confines of movies that made me fall in love with the singer. There are two exceptional performances that I feel wer

This news rather bites. I knew he was ill for some time. RIP, Gary. At least your struggles are over, now. 😔 My life changed because of Pavement, and the instantaneous love I had for, 'Slanted and Enchanted.' I have so many great memories. Plus, I discovered so many other bands because of Pavement. Plus, I have always had a thing for drummers.  Gary Young (May 3, 1953 – August 17, 2023) was an American musician and music producer best known as the original drummer of the indie rock band Pavement from its inception in 1989 until his departure in 1993. Hospital is the debut studio album by the American musician Gary Young and his backing band Hospital, released in 1994. It was Young's first solo effort after being asked to leave the band Pavement. Gary Young, Pavement’s Original Drummer, Dead at 70 (Rolling Stone)Gary Young (drummer) (Wiki)Hospital (album) (Wiki)🎶  Pavement - Slanted and Enchanted

On August 12, 1964 The Beatles made their Hollywood debut with the opening of their first feature film A Hard Day’s Night. Captured at the height of Beatlemania, the film opened to rave reviews and was a financial and critical success. It earned two Academy Award nominations and inspired countless films, TV shows, and eventually music videos. Two notable cameos in the movie are Patty Boyd playing a blonde schoolgirl on the train and Phil Collins playing a schoolboy watching the Beatles on TV. Patty eventually married George Harrison and subsequently having an affair with then marrying one of George’s best friends - Eric Clapton. She inspired the songs “Something,” “Layla,” and “Wonderful Tonight.” Collins of course became the drummer and eventual lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Genesis. The song and movie provide the theme of this week’s music blog, songs featuring the word Days. Accompanying the playlist Glory DAYS is a country version These DAYS, the word Day in song

What do you sing in the shower? What do you sing in your car when it plays on the radio? What do you sing with your friends when you get tipsy? What song did you sing today? Do you have a shower speaker synched to iTunes?                

What is Your Favorite Song? I'll go first: "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong - you can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/p-T6aaRV9HY  What is Your Favorite Song? Comment below with your favorite songs!

Dear founding Eagles member Randy Meisner has passed... His genius was so astounding for those of us who heard his voice.      Eagles: Take it to the limit  be at peace, dear friend, and let us know if you can what it's all about? Take it to the limit for all of us believers, please, and thank you... lymy

Thank you ALL for joining me on this thread. Today is my last day on this site. Take care my friends.

June is national accordion awareness month. So before the month’s end, following my past reviews singling out instruments from harmonica, flute, base, piano, keyboard, I thought I’d give accordion it’s due. The accordion, also called the “concertina,” is primarily used to accompany traditional polka music but has been featured in many classical and modern musical works, from jazz and zydeco to folk, gospel, blues, and even rock and pop.Some top songs featuring accordion include several songs by John Mellencamp, Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Counting Crows, Jethro Tull, Mark Knopfler, Los Lobos, and the Beach Boys, as well as individual songs by artists including Bruce Springsteen, the Talking Heads, Elton John, Styx, Aerosmith, R.E.M., The Band, The The, Roger Waters, even Paul McCartney. An interesting fact given The Band and The The appear in this playlist: The The chose their name to try to come up with what they felt was a more ridiculous, less creative, less de

It's S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Night and you're listening to a little R-o-c-k in the USA.  What's your favorite song that spells something in the lyrics?  Another of my favorites: R.A.M.O.N.E.S Ramones!

June 22, 1963, little Stevie Wonder first entered the US singles chart. His song, also featuring a young Marvin Gaye on drums, was not only the first live non-studio musical recording to reach No.1 , it also made him the youngest solo performer to ever reach No.1, actually only 12 years old when the song was recorded. His song provides the theme for today’s blog and playlist, songs that feature the harmonica. Harmonica, also known as the French harp or mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used prominently in folk music, jazz, country, classical music, and rock. Stevie is highlighted in both his solo career as well as his collaborations with the likes of Dion Warwick, Elton John, Sting, Eurythmics, James Taylor, and even Snoop Dog and Jason Derulo, among many others. Artists with several songs on the list include: The Beatles with “Love Me Do,” “From Me To You,” “Should Have Known Better,” and “Rocky Racoon;” Led Zeppelin with “When the Levee Breaks,” “Bring It On Home,