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)”
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Remembering Arethra Franklin
Arethra Franklin was an American singer/songwriter/actor/pianist. She died of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour on 16 August 2018, age 76 The first video is a dynamite performance of ‘Think’ from 1989 The second is from 1968 of ‘A Natural Woman, co-written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin The third is from 2015, three years before her death,Continue reading “Remembering Arethra Franklin”
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)”
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
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 – ‘Macarena’ Los del Rio (1993)
Los Del Rio are a Spanish Latin pop and dance duo formed in 1962 by Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones. The song was written in 1993. Don MatthewsDecember 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”
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 – ‘Magic’ Pilot (1975)
Pilot were a Scottish pop rock band known for their hit song ‘Magic’ Don MatthewsDecember 2020 [Chorus]Oh, ho, hoIt’s magic you knowNever believe, it’s not soIt’s magic, you knowNever believe, it’s not so [Verse 1]Never been awakeNever seen a day breakLeaning on my pillow in the morningLazy day in bedMusic in my headCrazy music playingContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Magic’ Pilot (1975)”
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 