Friday, December 13, 2019

Gene Clark (and the Byrds)" "I Knew I'd Want You"

Gene Clark brought this to Roger McGuinn, who used the Wrecking Crew (Larry Knechtel on bass guitar, Jerry Cole on rhythm guitar, Leon Russell on electric piano and late great Hal Blaine on drums... as the same recording sessions of "Mr. Tambourine Man". The rest of the album was recorded by the original Byrds' members).

Friday, November 15, 2019

Harvey Mandel - Shangrenade

I know: another "who the funk is THIS guy on guitar?" Class starts here, students: Harvey "The Snake" Mandel. 

1.What The Funk 2.Fish Walk 3.Sugarloaf 4.Midnight Sun II 5.Million Dollar Feeling 6.Green Apple Quickstep 7.Frenzy 8.Shangrenade Bass – Victor Conte Drums – Paul Lagos Lead Guitar – Harvey Mandel Rhythm Guitar – Coleman Head

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Blood, Sweat and Tears: "Go Down Gamblin'"

Most likely the only song ever with a tuba solo--and David Clayton Thomas on lead guitar. BST were one of the original late '60s horn bands that pre-dated Chicago Transit Authority

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Tom Scott and the LA Express - Live, 1999



Tom Scott - Alto Sax, EWI 
Tom McMorran - Keyboards 
Paul Jackson Jr. - Guitar 
Andre Berry - Bass 
Johnny Friday - Drums

01. Sherry Intro 02. Smokin' Section 0:43 03. Cruisin' Bayou 5:03 04. Lonely One 10:38 05. The Song Is You 15:30 06. A Short Visit 20:20 07. The Board Walk 28:54 08. Back Burner 34:18 09. If I Cloud Cry 39:55 10. Pick Up The Pieces 43:50 11. TCB in "E" 54:22

Saturday, September 7, 2019

"Something In the Air" - a song of social and political revolution

Three old warhorses put together a revue of blues, rock, and R&B, and they covered this classic song by Pete Townsend's side band, named for the keyboard player. 

Sunday, July 28, 2019

"My Name is Maceo {Parker)"


Maceo Parker- Alto Sax/Vox
Fred Wesley- Trombone/Vox,
Pee Wee Ellis- Tenor Sax/Vox
Bruno Speight- Guitar,
Jamal Thomas- Drums,
Wiil Boulware- B-3 Organ
Jerome "Jerry" Preston- Bass Guitar/Vox ( Lead Vox on "Let's Get It On"!!!)
Melvin Parker
And, "George Clinton as Himself" GOD Bless Everyone!!!

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Peter Yarrow and Richie Havens: "The Great Mandala"


You can hear their sorrow all over again, and they knew we would repeat these actions in the name of vanity. The studio version (#2) with Carly and Lucy Simon alongside Peter and Richie, has a chilling new verse that is truly timely.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

John Mayall with Peter Green: "So Many Roads"

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Two questions at once: how did these guys from England get so steeped in the blues? How in the world can anyone overlook Peter Green on guitar for his tone and touch?

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Foxes and Fossils revive "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes"

Somewhere...three guys with a history of attitude and talent ought to stop and be grateful that they were honored in this way.

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Howlin' Wolf eats your soul in concert


He stood 6'6" and weighed 300 pounds. He would crawl out from the side wings of the stage to the microphone...and his voice was nasty enough to make you think he could melt it as he sang. 
Although Hubert Sumlin (guitar) described his relationship with Howlin’ Wolf as that of a father and son, the two were known for having some knock-down, drag-out fights. One, in particular, took place after a gig, when Sumlin had wandered off with a cute girl that had been giving him the eye all evening. When he returned, Wolf was furious at having to load Sumlin’s gear and began cursing him out in front of the band. Embarrassed, Sumlin waited for Wolf, who was much bigger than he, to turn away, then he sucker punched him. Wolf slowly turned and back-handed Sumlin with enough force to send him sprawling down the loading ramp, spitting out teeth. 
The next morning, Sumlin’s wife woke him and said Wolf had been sitting in his car, out front, all night. When Sumlin went outside, Wolf apologized, and gave him enough money to fix his dental work. When Wolf died in 1976, his funeral program listed Sumlin as his son.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Jonathan Edwards' folk roots

Well, you heard what the man said, Mama! Let's lay around the shanty and....

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Thursday, June 6, 2019

The Meters and the JB Horns: "Funky Good Time"

Dedicated to some funky good horn players and the men who keep the groove.


Thursday, May 23, 2019

Return to Forever: Brilliance onstage

Watching Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola, and Lenny White gel onstage as the entity known as Return to Forever is a visual-auditory jazz ballet for me. 

It's as much about the minimal effort to produce such astounding colorful themes as it is the casual "got it in my back pocket" coolness that comes through everyone's hands and feet; the movement is the message. Just watch Lenny's hands--and keep in mind he's yet another lefty on a right-side kit: compact efficient simple effort makes a big sound. Or Stanley's dancing-on-a-pinhead speed on bass, jumping with deer-like quickness up and down the neck.


The Mahavishnu Orchestra, whom I dearly love as well, were more frenetic and explosive, but I'll swap that difference in velocity for Chick Corea's ability to turn the keyboard of choice into everything from a gently flowing liquid murmur of notes that hover like mist on a lake to a spicy hot acoustic piano's jazz grind. And I'll take a fair swap for Jan Hammer's synthesizer for Al's flamenco guitar runs. (Plus, Al could easily match chops with John M.).

 

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Bob Dylan & the Band 1-15-74 Landover, MD - Capital Centre

Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine) Lay Lady Lay Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues I Don't Believe You It Ain't Me Babe Ballad Of A Thin Man Stage Frieght The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down King Harvest When You Wake I Shall be Released Up On Cripple Creek All Along The Watchtower Ballad Of Hollis Brown Knockin' On Heaven's Door Times They Are A-Changin' Don't Think Twice It's All Right Wedding Song Just Like A Woman It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) Rag Mama Rag Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever Shape I'm In The Weight

Friday, May 10, 2019

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Hubert Sumlin presents 3 hours of Chicago blues

The legendary Chicago blues, featuring Mr. Hubert Sumlin.
Road Of No Return 00:00:00 Blues For Argentina 00:04:52 Mannish Boy 00:14:18 All I Can Do 00:17:43 Sometimes I'm Right 00:22:59 Blues Is Here To Stay 00:30:08 Still Playing The Blues 00:33:22 Spanish Greens 00:37:49 Blues For Elmore James 00:42:09 Minor Feelings 00:44:51 Funky Roots 00:48:06 Straight Talk 00:51:54 Little By Little ( vocals Eddie Shaw ) 00:55:39 It Hurts Me Too ( vocals Joe Carter ) 00:59:14 Broke And Hungry 01:04:44 Jerking In Paris 01:10:36 West Side Soul 01:14:35 A Soul That's Been Abused (vocals Mighty Sam McClain) 01:17:06 Blue Guitar 01:24:25 Living The Blues 01:29:46 Healing Feeling 01:34:29 Play It Cool ( vocals Darrell Nulisch) 01:37:05 Blue Shadows ( vocals Darrell Nulisch) 01:42:21 Blues For Henry 01:46:52 Chunky 01:51:03 Sitting On Top Of The World 01:56:28 I Got The Blues 02:00:49 Killing Floor 02:06:53 I Got It Where I Want It 02:09:20 I've Been Hurt 02:15:14 Makes Me Think About The One I Had 02:22:33 When You're In Love 02:29:09 Gonna Move 02:35:53 Hubert Runs The Hoodoo Down 02:40:28 Iodine In My Coffee ( vocals Nathaniel Peterson ) 02:45:06 Come Home Baby ( vocals Paul Oscher )02:50:14 Long Distance Call ( vocals Eric Clapton ) 02:54:51 Walkin' Thru The Park ( vocals David Johansen ) 03:00:23 Built For Comfort ( vocals David Johansen ) 03:03:53 Evil ( vocals David Johansen ) 03:06:40 Backdoor Man ( vocals David Johansen ) 03:09:31 Tail Dragger ( vocals David Johansen ) 03:14:51 Who's Been Talkin' ( vocals David Johansen ) 03:19:15 Killing Floor ( vocals David Johansen ) 03:22:37

Thursday, May 2, 2019

The Kinks "Supersonic Rocket Ship"

Dedicated to Tony Stark and Natalia Alianovna Romanova, for the supreme sacrifice you made for the world (and Marvel). 

Friday, April 26, 2019

Two old farts...backstage with a guitar

Just two old guys just sitting back in the dressing room...not exerting a lot of energy...typical old rockers.

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Humble Pie in Concert

“It’s the first time we’ve really been four members in the same group. I can’t really explain the feeling. It’s like…. well…. it’s like. Screw it. It’s just good.” 
This time Steve Marriott’s grin stuck. He knew he had just quoted a quotable quote.

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Bob Dylan and George Harrison Columbia Studios B New York, May 1 1970


Bob Dylan and George Harrison Columbia Studios B New York NY May 1 1970 Ghost Riders In The Sky Cupid All I Have To Do Is Dream Gates Of Eden I Threw It All Away I Don't Believe You Matchbox (Carl Perkins) True Love Telephone Line Honey Just Allow Me One More Chance Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 New York: Song To Woody Mama You Been On My Mind Don't Think Twice (Instrumental) Yesterday (Lennon/McCartney) Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Da Doo Ron Ron (Barry/Spector) One Too Many Mornings I One Too Many Mornings II Afternoon Studio Session; Bob Dylan (guitar/piano/vocals), George Harrison (guitar/vocals), Charlie Daniels (Bass), Alvin Rogers (Drums), Al Kooper (guitar/piano), Ron Cornelius (guitar)

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Stevie Ray and Carlos (and Cesar Rojas of Los Lobos), 1988

My ears are melting...but I don't mind the sight of it because they are reforming into a new way of listening. And the tears are rolling down my face....