Going way way back for this classic from the rock and roll cannon. Stating the obvious, but what a incredible tragedy that Holly died so young. Just think of all the fantastic music that he may have gone one to make.
Category Archives: Paul’s Pick
Song of the Day (TBT) 6/6/19 Big Star When My Baby’s Beside Me
Classic track from the highly influential but under-appreciated (at the time) band. I first became aware of them from the Replacements song Alex Chilton.
Song of the Day TBT – 10th Avenue Freeze-out
Classic Springsteen song but with a twist. Video below is from last night’s Little Steven Summer of Sorcery tour stop in Asbury Park, NJ, when during the encore, who should come out on stage but…. Amazing how that happens!
Sadly, I was not there, this is pulled off YouTube. I love though how the song kicks in right at the moment when Bruce comes out. Also love the classic Bruce/Steve back and forth at the end!
Song of the Day Sunday 4/28/19 Lissie – Dreams (piano version)
A beautiful version of a classic song.
Song of the Day (TBT) – 4/04/19 David Bowie – Rebel Rebel
My blogging buddy Mike chose Dylan for today’s TBT choice. How about another classic, from 1974’s Diamond Dogs. One of those songs with the instantly recognizable guitar riff!
New Little Steven and Disciples of Soul! Superfly Terraplane
Little Steven is back! Off the forthcoming album Summer of Sorcery out May 3. And looks like he is touring the US this fall! While I have read that the album will not be as political as previous ones, on first listen this song sounds like the exception. But really dig the rock and soul groove!
Song of the Day Sunday Morning Hugh Marsh – She Will
Today’s choice is from Canadian electric violinist Hugh Marsh. The song starts with an ambient dissonant buzzing like a great machine starting up that after a minute becomes a drone that underlays the rest of the song.
Song of the Day – new Tom Petty! – For Real
In anticipation of the March 1 release of a new retrospective The Best of Everything, a new previously unreleased and un-bootlegged song by Tom Petty & and the Heartbreakers was released this week called For Real. From listening to the lyrics, it sort of sounds like a manifesto on why musicians do what they do.
Can’t wait for the new retrospective. I still can’t believe he is gone.
Song of the Day – Special Valentine’s Day Edition: Steve Earle – Valentine’s Day
Just coming in under the wire for today. I’ve always loved this Steve Earle song. Protagonist of song is a total screw up who always forgets to do the stuff you’re supposed to do on Valentine’s Day – no flowers, no candy, no card.
” I know that I swore that I wouldn’t forget… I wrote it all down… I lost it I guess…”
But he just lays it all out there for his love about how he feels. Very touching and gets at the real meaning of the day.
“The way you love me everyday… is Valentine’s Day”
Song of the Day Sunday Morning Hauschka – Hike
Some piano music for this Sunday morning from German pianist and composer Hauschka (Volker Bertelmann). From his just released album A Different Forest.
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