Music for the day
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This seems like it would be a good read. Have any of you read it?
https://www.abebooks.com/products/isbn/9781627793995/
I was 17 in 1971, and remember how much I was into music at the time. It got me thinking of albums that made an impression on me, for one reason or another:
The first album I ever received was the debut album by Steppenwolf. Rather than the hits on the album, I liked the other songs better: Berry Rides Again, and A Girl I knew.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steppenwolf_(Steppenwolf_album)
The next album that made a solid impact on me was Led Zeppelin II. I hitchhiked (as usual) from Presidential Lakes to the Mall up 38 on the left side (I can't remember the name now!) to buy it. That album was just what I needed at the time!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin_II
And, for my 17th(?) birthday, my older brother gave me the Who's album "Live at Leeds". Oh my lord....wow!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_Leeds
There were many others, of course, but those made the most impact. The album that has received the most play from me is Nick Drake's Bryter Layter. I picked it up 10 years after it was released on an impulse--I had no idea who he was. But, if I had to listen to an album on a deserted Island forever, this would be it. I never tire of it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryter_Layter
https://www.abebooks.com/products/isbn/9781627793995/
I was 17 in 1971, and remember how much I was into music at the time. It got me thinking of albums that made an impression on me, for one reason or another:
The first album I ever received was the debut album by Steppenwolf. Rather than the hits on the album, I liked the other songs better: Berry Rides Again, and A Girl I knew.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steppenwolf_(Steppenwolf_album)
The next album that made a solid impact on me was Led Zeppelin II. I hitchhiked (as usual) from Presidential Lakes to the Mall up 38 on the left side (I can't remember the name now!) to buy it. That album was just what I needed at the time!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin_II
And, for my 17th(?) birthday, my older brother gave me the Who's album "Live at Leeds". Oh my lord....wow!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_Leeds
There were many others, of course, but those made the most impact. The album that has received the most play from me is Nick Drake's Bryter Layter. I picked it up 10 years after it was released on an impulse--I had no idea who he was. But, if I had to listen to an album on a deserted Island forever, this would be it. I never tire of it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryter_Layter
If you like Nick Drake, you may like this from the late Bert Jansch (of Pentangle) and Hope Sandoval.
Very interesting Jon. She's easy on the eyes too.
Here's one from Lisa Hannigan. She's done some Nick Drake too. This is from her latest album.
Here's one from Lisa Hannigan. She's done some Nick Drake too. This is from her latest album.
I am a Frank fan too. Doubt many others on this board are, but this is such a strong performance by the master, I'm throwing it in.
RIP Butch Trucks
Always liked this song, it has a certain sadness that seemed appropriate.
Always liked this song, it has a certain sadness that seemed appropriate.
It don't swing anymore without Butch.. or Duane... or Berry...
Late, but great, work by him.
Especially since Claude shot himself in the head in front of his wife.
Yeah, kinda wish I didn't hear that part of it.