RIP JJ Cale

JJ Cale was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.He died on 26 July 2013 of a heart attack, age 74 Lyrics at end From the California shore to New York CityThe beat don’t never stopYou can hear it on the radio anywhere you goIt’s steady as the rhythm of a clockIt cuts through the noiseContinue reading “RIP JJ Cale”

Flashback – ‘Something in the Air’ Thunderclap Newman (1969)

Thunderclap Newman was a British rock band formed in 1969to showcase the talent of pianist Andy ‘Thunderclap’ Newman They became known for the hit ‘Something in the Air’ Newman died 29 March 2016 age 73, cause of death unknown Lyrics at end (Category ‘Blasts from the past’ for more trips down memory lane) Call outContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Something in the Air’ Thunderclap Newman (1969)”

Flashback – ‘Monster Mash’ Bobby Pickett (1964)

Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett was an American singer/songwriter/actor and comedian. As a 9-year-old he watched many horror films. Lyrics at end. American Bandstand 13 October 1964 Halloween 2015 (Category ‘Blasts from the past’ for more trips down memory lane) I was working in the lab, late one nightWhen my eyes beheld an eerie sightFor my monsterContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Monster Mash’ Bobby Pickett (1964)”