On January 23, 1969, The Beatles recorded “Get Back,” featuring Billy Preston on keyboards. It is the only Beatles song where a non-Beatle musician is given credit on the recording. Also on this day in 1971 George Harrison became the first Beatle with a No. 1 UK single, with “My Sweet Lord.” And on this day in 1988 Michael Jackson went to No. 1 on the US singles chart with “The Way You Make Me Feel,” which provides the theme for this week’s blog and playlist, songs featuring the word “Way.” This playlist includes many great classic rock and pop artists and songs, featuring Santana, Blind Faith, Eric Clapton, Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Led Zepellin, Aerosmith, Journey, Supertramp, Genesis, Phil Collins, KC & The Sunshine Band, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, The Psychedelic Furs, Simple Minds, and U2, among others.
I hope that this music and my blog truly serve as a “revival: a new presentation of something old,” a springboard to return to the music of your youth, or perhaps to find artists you want to discover anew. Rediscover the passion of music in your life. Live in the moment. Enjoy the moment. Love the moment. Listen to the MUSIC!