WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?

We are just prisoners here of our own device. “Hotel California” tops the Billboard Hot 100. Don Felder is responsible for the 12-string guitar intro on the Eagles classic. 1977

Hotel California
Studio album by The Eagles
Released	December 8, 1976
Recorded	March - October 1976 at Criteria Studios, Miami, FL and Record Plant Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Genre	Country rock, hard rock
Length	43:28
Label	Asylum
Producer	Bill Szymczyk

Blues Deluxe
Studio album by Joe Bonamassa

Blues Deluxe is the third studio album by American blues rock musician Joe Bonamassa. Produced by Bob Held, it was released on August 26, 2003 by J&R Adventures and reached number eight on the US Billboard Top Blues Albums chart.

Happy Birthday to Joe Bonamassa!

Stadium Arcadium
Studio album by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Released on this date in 2006

Red Hot Chili Peppers release their double album "Stadium Arcadium." Bassist Flea claims it is "the best record we've ever made." The album has 28 tracks which was a few more than originally planned. "We set out to write 13 songs . . . to have a small, digestible piece of art," says singer Anthony Kiedis. "It went haywire from there." As part of the event the group plays a special concert in New York. 2006

Rattle and Hum
Studio album with live tracks by U2

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVIE WONDER!

LISTENING TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE'S OF HIS ALBUMS

Songs in the Key of Life
Studio album by Stevie Wonder
Released	September 28, 1976 (1976-09-28)
Recorded	1975–76; Record Plant West, Hollywood; Sausalito Music Factory, Sausalito; The Hit Factory, New York City
Genre	Soul, funk, pop
Length	85:21
Label	Tamla
Producer	Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder chronology
Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) Songs in the Key of Life (1976) Looking Back – Anthology (1977)
Singles from Songs in the key of life
"I Wish" Released: December 1976 "Sir Duke" Released: March 1977 "Another Star" Released: August 1977 "As" Released: October 1977

When I’m…

“Dippin” – anything with Marvin Gaye singing alongside Tammi Terrell for sure, then there’s: Future Games (title track from the 1971 album*, “Hypnotized” (from Bare Trees 1972)*, “Sentimental Lady” (from Mystery to Me 1972)*; and most anything from The French Kiss album 1977. While the first three all were credited as/on Fleetwood Mac albums and the later being his own solo album; make no mistake – the common denominator of it all was Mr. Bob Welch. *No doubt an artistic genius, arguably one could say Fleetwood Mac merely played out as his backup band over that four year span of 71-75.

 (and if she’s real good  and I'm reaI’ good then… Things could lead up to some…)

“Deeper Dippin” – “Do You Feel Like I Do”; “Lines on My Face”; “Baby I Love Your Way” – Peter Frampton (from Frampton Comes Alive 1976); “Europa” Carlos Santana -any of the live versions from various 1976-1978); “Stormy Monday” The Allman Brothers (from Live At The Fillmore East 1971).

Lippin, Flippin, Rippin or perhaps just` Quippin – “Bara O’Riley”; “Behind Blue Eyes”; “Won’t Get Fooled Again” (from Who’s Next, The Who 1971); Who Are You? the title track from the 1978 Who album. "Hocus Pocus" by Focus (Moving Waves 1971)“That Smell” – Lynryd Skynrd (from Street Survivors 1977), or jumping a couple decades, to “Special” (2.0 Version album by Garbage featuring Shirley Manson) yeehah!

Hippin’ – No short stories here. How about some “Eyes of the World” Grateful Dead (like 28 minutes worth) or “The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” ( Traffic 1973); “Stairway to Heaven” (from IV (ZOSO) 1971); or “In The Light”; “Down By The Seaside”; and “Ten Years Gone” all by Led Zepplin of course (all from the Physical Graffiti album 1975).

or if I’m….

Sippin’, Nippin’ or Trippin’ (otherwise known as escaping reality) There’s the Dark Side of The Moon album (1973) or “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” (from Wish You Were Here 1975) all by Pink Floyd; “Close To The Edge” (1972) by Yes; or “Trilogy” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer (from the album From The Beginning 1972). Note..There’s just too many to list as I certainly donated a lot of good quality time to that “e.r.” thing.

I know I missed a lot but the last thing I’ll say is; to me music is what helps my heart push my life blood through my veins. I don’t care who I’m with or what I’m doing – I can always relate something to a song. When I hear a person say they were never into music. Man that kills me. What those people have been missing their entire life, if they only knew.

Now ask me what songs I’d rather be bitten by a scorpion, then have to listen to…. Ah a list for another day. Thank you. RJA

sia
Studio album by Asia
Released	18 March 1982
Recorded	June–November 1981 at Townhouse Studios in London
Genre	Progressive rock, pop rock
Length	44:22
Label	Geffen
Producer	Mike Stone

Asia’s self-titled debut is the #1 album in the U.S on this date in 1982. The supergroup has guitarist Steve Howe (Yes), keyboardist Geoff Downes (Yes), bassist John Wetton (King Crimson) and drummer Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake & Palmer). 1982

ps  RJA..   great post! thanks



 

Studio album by Elton John
Released	19 May 1975
Recorded	June–July 1974, Caribou Ranch, Nederland, CO
Genre	Rock, pop
Length	46:54 (original album) 62:29 (1995 reissue) 137:13 (2005 reissue)
Label	MCA (US/Canada) DJM Records
Producer	Gus Dudgeon

Elton John receives a platinum award for his album “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.” on this date in 1975. It is the first album to ever sell one million copies on its first day of release.

 

In Response to Re: WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?:

Studio album by Elton John Released 19 May 1975 Recorded June–July 1974, Caribou Ranch, Nederland, CO Genre Rock, pop Length 46:54 (original album) 62:29 (1995 reissue) 137:13 (2005 reissue) Label MCA (US/Canada) DJM Records Producer Gus Dudgeon Elton John receives a platinum award for his album “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.” on this date in 1975. It is the first album to ever sell one million copies on its first day of release.   Posted by nyadrn

 As requested by lizzy123

rack listing

All songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, except where noted.

Side one

1. 
   "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" – 5:46


2. 
   "Tower of Babel" – 4:28


3. 
   "Bitter Fingers" – 4:35


4. 
   "Tell Me When the Whistle Blows" – 4:20


5. 
   "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" – 6:45

Side two

6. 
   "(Gotta Get a) Meal Ticket" – 4:01


7. 
   "Better Off Dead" – 2:37


8. 
   "Writing" – 3:40


9. 
   "We All Fall in Love Sometimes" – 4:15


10. 
    "Curtains" – 6:15

Bonus tracks (1995 Mercury and 1996 Rocket reissue)

11. 
    "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) – 6:18


12. 
    "One Day at a Time" (Lennon) – 3:49


13. 
    "Philadelphia Freedom" – 5:23

Bonus tracks (2005 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Disc one (Follows original album)

11. 
    "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" (Lennon, McCartney) – 6:18


12. 
    "One Day (At a Time)" (Lennon) – 3:49


13. 
    "Philadelphia Freedom" – 5:23


14. 
    "House of Cards" – 3:12

Disc two (Live from "Midsummer Music" at Wembley Stadium, 21 June 1975)

1. 
   "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" – 7:02


2. 
   "Tower of Babel" – 4:38


3. 
   "Bitter Fingers" – 5:06


4. 
   "Tell Me When the Whistle Blows" – 4:39


5. 
   "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" – 7:17


6. 
   "(Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket" – 7:19


7. 
   "Better Off Dead" – 3:01


8. 
   "Writing" – 5:30


9. 
   "We All Fall in Love Sometimes" – 3:57


10. 
    "Curtains" – 8:48


11. 
    "Pinball Wizard" (Pete Townshend) – 6:31


12. 
    "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" – 7:40

I will  just keep this simple...a little Kenny Chesney, "You and Tequila" Make Me Crazy " and a bit of Billie Ray Vaughn skidding into center and closing out the night with a bit a David Sandborn.