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Turn To Stone… All Over The World… === ELO

*** Turn To Stone: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=kXpjF1qtpt0&feature=share http://www.pandora.com/electric-light-orchestra/out-of-blue/turn-to-stone/TRwZ4VkJxmzJcvc *** All Over The World: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=GzV-UaG4Nuk&feature=share https://www.pandora.com/artist/electric-light-orchestra/xanadu-soundtrack/all-over-the-world/TRtlnVmJtlZ6x24?part=ug-mobile&corr=12481079 *** I am celebrating the musical genius who still walks among us at 72 years of age => Jeff Lynne. Much better to celebrate him now rather than posthumously. A once-a-century maestro in our time=> an absolutely masterful genius. Just listen toContinue reading “Turn To Stone… All Over The World… === ELO”

Runaway – Traveling Wilburys (& Del Shannon)

The Traveling Wilburys: The greatest rock n’ roll gathering of all time in my opinion => singing Del Shanon’s big hit, Runaway. Just a great retrospective rock n’ roll video (below). Del Shannon was a great one: definitely a rock n’ roll “mover and shaker.” One of a kind. Thank you, YouTube. What a treasureContinue reading “Runaway – Traveling Wilburys (& Del Shannon)”

Strange Magic and Livin’ Thing – Jeff Lynne, ELO

Jeff Lynne. He still walks among us, folks. Under-appreciated genius. Under-appreciated legend! The man is truly one of rock n’ roll’s all time greats. Roll over Beethoven! His musical compositions are incomparable to me. He creates such beautiful and moving melodies. My soul transcends this world listening to Jeff Lynne and ELO. Who else hasContinue reading “Strange Magic and Livin’ Thing – Jeff Lynne, ELO”

You Make Me Dizzy Miss Lizzy – John Lennon

The YouTube link at the bottom is John Lennon performing “You Make Me Dizzy, Miss Lizzy.” => Toronto, 1969. In my mind, 1969 was the zenith and the apex of a golden era. I don’t care how much revisionist-minded cranks historically disparage the period. Call it the hippie period. Call it the anti-establishment period. CallContinue reading “You Make Me Dizzy Miss Lizzy – John Lennon”

“Stand By Me” and “Slippin’ And Aslidin’” – John Lennon

Photos: Pinterest Though I always mourn John Lennon when I hear his music, I love the way the man lays it down. Foundational rock n’ roller. You get old like me… and people start disappearing on you like free candy in a candy store – the near and the dear AND the cherished and theContinue reading ““Stand By Me” and “Slippin’ And Aslidin’” – John Lennon”

Rock n’ Roll – A Metaphor

Photo: Pinterest (a picture of you know who) When I listen to rock n’ roll, I am moved and inspired. I am energized with unearned strength. It makes me bubble up and JUKE inside! It’s a terribly ugly sight… but rock n’ roll music even makes me want to dance! Rock n’ roll makes meContinue reading “Rock n’ Roll – A Metaphor”

Hold On, I’m Coming – Sam And Dave

This song is a perfect fusion of gospel, rock n’ roll, and soul. What a grand blend, baby! I’m coming!!! Yes, HE is!!! An allegory and a metaphor => like so much of other rock n’ roll music to me. As I’ve shared before, life has taken on a much more allegorical, metaphorical essence toContinue reading “Hold On, I’m Coming – Sam And Dave”

The Story In Your Eyes – Moody Blues

The Moody Blues! This group is one of my all time, ALL-TIME favorite rock n’ roll bands! They are one of the British BIG FIVE in my book. The BRITISH BIG FIVE: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Electric Light Orchestra, The Moody Blues, and The Who. Rock n’ Roll was birthed in the good ole’Continue reading “The Story In Your Eyes – Moody Blues”

Nobody Loves You – John Lennon

I know some reject John Lennon due to his total rejection of Jesus. I understand. But I want to again emphasize that I believe it’s important to always separate the art from the artist. John Lennon was a stupendous, rock n’ roll music master. His contributions to rock n’ roll are legendary and incalculable. IContinue reading “Nobody Loves You – John Lennon”

American Girl – Tom Petty

Tagged in YouTube as Tom Petty’s last song (??) => See the below YouTube link. We dearly miss you, Tom Petty. Where did all the old ones go anyway? Death gets increasingly harder to deal with the older you get. All the people you knew up close or were acquainted with from a distance increasinglyContinue reading “American Girl – Tom Petty”

Golden Slumbers – The Beatles

I’ve meandered around all over the place with rock n’ roll. However, not to be horribly remiss, I gotta’ post a Beatles song from one of my all-time favorite record albums (most probably my very favorite record album): Abbey Road. I can’t add anything to what has already been said about The Beatles. They wereContinue reading “Golden Slumbers – The Beatles”

Thunder On The Mountain Heavy As Can Be -Bob Dylan

http://www.pandora.com/artist/bob-dylan/modern-times/thunder-on-the-mountain/TRnP3c3dcXPqg7k Okay, so maybe Bob Dylan doesn’t have the greatest voice in the world. However, he MORE than makes up for it with the other components of his music. Personally, I’ve come to love and appreciate Bob’s quirky, stylized lyrical jousting. {{{ Lyrics continued on Pandora.com }}} “Thunder On The Mountain” is probably my favoriteContinue reading “Thunder On The Mountain Heavy As Can Be -Bob Dylan”

Living Thing

I realize that I have posted this tune just recently; but I just gotta’ post it again (sorry). If you are reading this, you have to watch/listen to this YouTube video (sorry: blog visiting requirement 😎). Such incredibly gifted and fantastic artists => Rosie Langley and ELO. This song incorporates the orchestral element of aContinue reading “Living Thing”

Tutti Frutti

“Got a gal.. name Daisy… She almost drives me crazy!” The one and only => Little Richard! Not extolling him for it, but Little Richard was flat dang crazy before it was fashionable. There are probably less than ten or so musicians in the 1950’s who truly helped define rock n’ roll. Little Richard wasContinue reading “Tutti Frutti”

ELO – Livin’ Thing :: A Metaphor For Me

Music:: Intentional or unintentional => Parable. Allegory. Metaphor. A grand chemerical fractal. Rock n’ roll can be appreciated on another level as a metaphor (and sometimes parable/allegory). Another great reason OLD SCHOOL rock n’ roll blesses my soul so much. Our walk with God => it’s a Livin’ Thing! Our faith, being tested and exercisedContinue reading “ELO – Livin’ Thing :: A Metaphor For Me”

Dreams – Land of Strange

Photo (Switzerland): Kristanix.com http://www.pandora.com/fleetwood-mac/rumours-expanded-edition/dreams/TR6fxcc77Km5prV?shareImp=true&part=ug&corr=12482151 Dreams are strange, often frightening, but sometimes wonderful. Dreams are musical in an allegorical sense, allowing the mind to wander, to imagine, to explore, to be challenged – somehow to be refreshed. As do music and poetry, in a different fashion dreams open up emotive dimensions and landscapes previously not consideredContinue reading “Dreams – Land of Strange”

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