Musicians then and now – Flippant, Comic, and Serious

Musicians Then and Now – Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle is an American singer who began as lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles in the 1960’s Her signature song is ‘Lady Marmalade’. The chorus of “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir” is French for “Do you want to sleep with me tonight?” When Labelle performed this on television, broadcast standards ofContinue reading “Musicians Then and Now – Patti LaBelle”

Earth Wind and Fire Then and Now – ‘September’ (1979)

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, dance, Latin, and Afro pop. They have been described as one of the most innovative and commercially successful acts of all time. Rolling Stone called them “innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing” and declared that the band “changed the sound of black pop”. The bandContinue reading “Earth Wind and Fire Then and Now – ‘September’ (1979)”

Musicians Then and Now – Orianthi

Orianthi Panagaris is an Adelaide South Australia singer/guitarist. She has played with Santana, Alice Cooper and Michael Jackson. The first video is early in her career with Santana. The second is in 2017. Both show her ability at shredding the guitar ( extremely technically proficient guitar playing) Don MatthewsDecember 2020

Musicians Then and Now – Guitarist/Singer Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton is a British singer/guitaristFirst video in Cream – Crossroads – written by Robert Johnson 1936Second video same song years later with John Mayer Don MatthewsNovember 2020

Musicians Then and Now – Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival were an American rock band between 1968 and 1972 playing ‘swamp rock’. Lead singer/songwriter John Fogerty now in his 70’s shows no sign of slowing down Lyrics and song meaning at end Song Meaning Basically it means you go through some tough times, but you get back on your feet and everythingContinue reading “Musicians Then and Now – Creedence Clearwater Revival”

Musicians Then and Now – Guitarist Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck is an English rock guitarist who began with the Yardbirds in 1965. His focus is on innovative sound and has developed a style different to any other guitarist. Rolling Stone has ranked him 5th in 100 greatest guitarists of all time. He mainly uses the thumb to pluck strings combining this with theContinue reading “Musicians Then and Now – Guitarist Jeff Beck”

Leonardo’s Bride Then and Now

Leonardo’s Bride is an Australian band with lead singer Abby Dobson This is a new series I’m startingfeaturing musicians at the beginning of their career then years later.Lyrics after first video [Verse 1] Don’t be confused by my apparent lack of ceremonyMy mind is clearI may be low or miles high off in the distanceIContinue reading “Leonardo’s Bride Then and Now”