Lyrics at end And now the marriage vow is very sacredThe man has put us together nowYou ought to make it stick togetherCome on, come on, let’s stick togetherYou know we made a vow not to leave one another never But now you never miss your water till your well runs dryCome on now babyContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Let’s Stick Together’ Bryan Ferry”
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Flashback – ‘Good Vibrations’ (1966) Beachboys + Lost Studio Footage
Brian Wilson was the driving force behind the creation of ‘Good Vibrations’ which took place over six months in four different studios. He was in the studio constantly directing it’s production until he got it just right. It was the costliest record produced at the time Discovering the lost studio footage was an amazing findContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Good Vibrations’ (1966) Beachboys + Lost Studio Footage”
Flashback – ‘Rockin’ All Over the World’ Status Quo (live at Wacken 2017)
From now on I will be screening one piece of music each day selected from Flashbacks, Musicians Then and Now, Remembering Musicians Who Have Died, Musical Performances I Like, and not forgetting Skip’s MercyMe Tune Grab Status Quo are an English rock band formed in 1962 Lyrics at end Ah here we are and hereContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Rockin’ All Over the World’ Status Quo (live at Wacken 2017)”
Flashback – ‘Mama Told Me Not To Come’ Three Dog Night (1970)
Three Dog Night is an American rock band formed in 1967 The name? Vocalist Danny Hutton’s girlfriend suggested the name after reading a magazine article about Aboriginal Australians, in which it was explained that on cold nights they would customarily sleep in a hole in the ground while embracing a dingo, a native species of wild dog.Continue reading “Flashback – ‘Mama Told Me Not To Come’ Three Dog Night (1970)”
Flashback – ‘Runaway’ Del Shannon (1961)
Charles Weedon Westover, known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American singer/songwriter. He suffered from depression and committed suicide by rifle gunshot in 1990 Lyrics at end As I walk along, I wonderA-what went wrong with our loveA love that was so strong And as I still walk on, I think ofThe thingsContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Runaway’ Del Shannon (1961)”
Flashback – ‘I’m a Believer’ Monkees (1967)
The Monkees are an American rock and pop band of actor/musicians. Conceived in 1965 by television producers specifically for the situation comedy series The Monkees They didn’t lip sync on the records. Despite being put together by producers for a TV show, they were talented as actors singers and musicians: which is why they won their auditions,Continue reading “Flashback – ‘I’m a Believer’ Monkees (1967)”
Flashback – ‘She’s Not There’ The Zombies (1964 )
The Zombies are an English rock band formed in 1960. They are known for their 1964 hit ‘She’s Not There’. They are still performing today. Lyrics at end Well, no one told me about herThe way she liedWell, no one told me about herHow many people cried But it’s too late to say you’re sorryHowContinue reading “Flashback – ‘She’s Not There’ The Zombies (1964 )”
Flashback – ‘Love Shack’ B52’s (1989)
The B-52s are an American band formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976 Lyrics at end If you see a faded sign at the side of the road that says“15 miles to the Love Shack”Love Shack, yeah, yeahI’m headin’ down the Atlanta highwayLookin’ for the love getawayHeaded for the love getawayI got me a car, it’sContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Love Shack’ B52’s (1989)”
Flashback – Rumpelstilz ‘Teddy Bear’. – for the Kiddies Watching
Rumelstilz is German band formed in 1971. This one was specially chosen by my drinking buddy Skip. Lyrics for the adults and kiddies at end. Catchy tune, but why are they in dresses? I’m lost….maybe some of the kiddies can help I sit in my room and almost always thank you nume no a Di.SitdämContinue reading “Flashback – Rumpelstilz ‘Teddy Bear’. – for the Kiddies Watching”
Flashback – ‘Blinded By the Light’ Manfred Mann (1977)
Manfred Mann’s Earth band is an English rock band fromed in 1971 by South African Manfred Mann. Manfred Mann is keyboardist, Chris Thompson vocalist Lyrics at end Blinded by the lightRevved up like a deuceAnother runner in the nightBlinded by the light Madman drummer bummersIndians in the summerWith a teenage diplomatIn the dumps with theContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Blinded By the Light’ Manfred Mann (1977)”
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 