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Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
James Taylor has often been credited with kick-starting the whole singer-songwriter movement so it’s ironic that many of his biggest hit singles have been cover versions of other people’s songs. Notable among them are “You’ve Got A Friend,” “Handy Man,” “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” and “Up On [...]
Etiquette: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Etiquette: never making fun of someone who is sick, unless they are hungover.
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Warren Zevon: Rock & Roll Quotes
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“…enjoy every sandwich.”–Warren Zevon
In his final appearance on the David Letterman show, Letterman asked Zevon what his condition (dying of lung cancer) had taught him. Zevon’s reply was ”how much you’re supposed to enjoy every sandwich.” Another reminder that life is way too short to take anything for granted.
In [...]
Warren Zevon: Rock & Roll Video
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Since I was just listening to Warren’s Excitable Boy album, here’s a video of him performing the title track.
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Warren Zevon: Rock & Roll History
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
January 24, 1947: Warren Zevon was born.
Warren was an absolutely brilliant singer & songwriter who left behind a phenomenal body of work. His humor was often dark and demented, and his music always puts a huge smile on my face.
As this would have been Warren’s 62nd birthday, I think [...]
A Very Good Commentary on Music Awards:
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Image via WikipediaJeff @ Imagine Echoes wrote an excellent post today inspired by the upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Awardrs. Here is a quote from his post, click on it to read the entire entry:
I find it hard to believe that rock stars sit at home weeping because [...]
New Music from David Bowie?
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I just heard the “rumor” over at Classic Rock. I hope its true, David is one of my all time favorites.
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Life Itself
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
“Life Itself” is becoming a favorite of mine from the new “Working on a Dream” CD. In case you didn’t know you can hear all the new songs on NPR.
I miss talking about music.
Here’s a personal question for any of you who care to answer:
Is it important to you that [...]
Deadline: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Deadline: an arbitrary moment responsible for creating the fine line between a paycheck and a pink slip.
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Share A Little Bread
Submitted by Rock and Roll Classics Blog
1969/1970 was a year of change at our offices and in the broadcasting industry, music was changing constantly and with every LP, that came into my office, a new sound would be established. Elektra Records
was no different then the 100’s of other record companies at the time. But they [...]
The Oscars Left Out “The Wrestler”
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Once again it is proved that award shows, like most things, are more apt to base their decisions on what’s “politically correct” or “socially acceptable” or maybe even on their own jealousy and prejudices than on TALENT.
Bruce’s song was NOT nominated for an Oscar. Hello? The song was written for [...]
Wordless Wednesday
Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
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Stevie Wonder: “Don’t you worry…”
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“Don’t you worry ’bout a thi-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-n-n-n-n-g-g-g.”-Stevie Wonder
Worry is a gross misuse of the imagination. Worry weakens us. It really is pointless to worry since most of the future problems we envision are just figments of our fertile imagination. Worrying is nothing more than an exercise in how to drain [...]
Get On Your Boots !!!
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
So, its out - U2’s new single, “Get On Your Boots”.
I’ve heard it once and need to listen at least three or four more times to see if I like it. The first time through I was thinking “where’s the unique newness here? this seems like the same old stuff….” [...]
Tom Moon - 1000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die (2008)
Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
Tom Moon once played saxophone in Maynard Ferguson’s big band. More famously, he is a music critic who worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Rolling Stone, and NPR. He is a writer with top musical credentials who recently completed his first book, 1000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die.
The theme of this massive [...]
Insanity: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Insanity: 1. driving 40 minutes to a health club, then waiting 30 minutes to get on a treadmill for 20 minutes. 2. stupidity plus persistence.
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Cavern Club/The Beatles: Rock & Roll History January 16
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Between 1961-63 The Beatles played in this former air-raid shelter 292 times.
Did anyone out there see any of these shows? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
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Music News?
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I haven’t been able to keep up with music lately. I know the basics: U2’s single comes out next week, I get Bruce’s new one in the mail any day now.
Other than that my life is focused on family issues. I miss reading your blogs. I miss writing here.
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Credit card: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Credit card: plastic that you use to spend money you don’t have buying things you don’t need to impress people who don’t care.
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Can’t Buy A Thrill
Submitted by Rock and Roll Classics Blog
The first time in my office when I put the advanced copy “Can’t Buy A Thrill” on the turntable, I was blown away. It was 1972 and I was getting my first tastle as a program director of pure jazz-rock. I wondered how would this play to our listeners [...]
THE STARS COME OUT FOR THE INAUGURAL
Submitted by RockPhiles Blog
Bruce Springsteen, U2, Beyonce, Garth Brooks, Queen Latifah, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Denzel Washington,John Mellencamp, Will.I.Am, Shakira and Jamie Foxx will appear in an inaugural concert on January 18 at the Lincoln Center in Washington. President-Elect Obama is expected to attend.
The 90-minute concert will begin on Sunday [...]
Too Old to Rock ‘n Roll: Too Young to Die!
Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
Despite the title of this article, You’re not about to read a review of the old Jethro Tull album bearing the same name. I’m stealing Ian Anderson’s album title because it’s appropriate for the discussion we’re about to have.
I’ve written before that I’ve never been stuck in the musical generation of my [...]
Rock and Roll Classics “New” Family Member
Submitted by Rock and Roll Classics Blog
Man I can’t believe it’s almost the middle of the month, our last post “Last Train to Clarksville”, was a true trip down memory lane for many of our readers (see comments below, our Monkee’s story). So glad you enjoyed the trip. We’ve been extremely busy over the last [...]
Motown: Rock & Roll History
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Fifty years ago today Berry Gordy Jr. borrowed $800 to start his record empire. Within two years Motown became a hit factory that gave us classic rock legends Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Diana Ross and many more.
Happy Birthday and thank you, Motown!
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Led Zeppelin I
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
Led Zeppelin 1 It was forty years ago when Led Zeppelin released their debut album on January 12, 1969. The group had already played some … More on Led Zeppelin I →
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