*** 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”
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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)”
Bringing God Pleasure
The below YouTube link will provide the believer with a spiritual surge and blessing. It did me anyway. Please watch if you have just a cupla’ minutes. It’s a short video clip (<3 minutes). Rabbi (born again) Schneider shares how we have our lives, our beings, our very essence wrapped up in the Lord. HeContinue reading “Bringing God Pleasure”
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”
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”
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”
Bob Dylan – Not Dark Yet
http://www.pandora.com/artist/bob-dylan/time-out-of-mind/not-dark-yet/TR3xf4hfvKJdvgg http://www.youtube.com/watch { The lyrics in Pandora are recommended. The lyrics are dark. The poetry is DEEP. Seems like ole’ Bob is a little bit feeling his own mortality here. We can relate, Bob. } Bob Dylan… Legend. ‘Nuff said.
Joe Walsh – Loud n’ Proud
http://www.youtube.com/watch You like the rock n’ roll? This is a MUST SEE video if you do. These guys knock it outta’ the park, baby! Super fine electric guitar work! Power Jam!! Symphonic? Indeed! “It’s hard to leave when you can’t find the door.” Yeah, buddy. 🤪
Tribute To George Harrison
Photo: courtesy of Wikipedia http://www.youtube.com/watch “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” George Harrison: one of the all-time greats! Dhani Harrison and Prince take it away on electric guitar in this Hall of Fame tribute video (Dhani was George’s only child). Makes one weep along with the “gently weeping” guitar at the thought of this huge lossContinue reading “Tribute To George Harrison”
Splish Splash
http://www.pandora.com/bobby-darin/bobby-darin/splish-splash/TRbZpq455rrXxf6 https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=QSA-yHzkvP8&feature=share Love the Bobby Darin. Bobby Darin had a bunch of big-time hits. The man could sing. No apologies for all the rock n’ roll posts (can’t help myself). Just hope somebody out there loves old school rock n’ roll as much as I do (though I can’t imagine that one 😄). Thank you,Continue reading “Splish Splash”
Good Golly Miss Molly
http://www.pandora.com/artist/little-richard/very-best-of-little-richard/good-golly-miss-molly/TRvr26Pq3K43drV Another rock n’ roll foundational influence => Little Richard. Little Richard and Chuck Berry were two of the first to really let it all hang out (no sexual innuendo intended). Little Richard was one mad-man rock n’ roller. No question about it. He could truly “rip it up.” Again, I always try to separateContinue reading “Good Golly Miss Molly”
JCT - Born Again 