I spent the last hour searching around looking for a good 1970s song relevant to Veteran’s Day (technically yesterday, but many have today off as a holiday) and came up empty. I had a few options in mind but no … Continue reading
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“I got it one piece at a time – and it didn’t cost me a dime. You’ll know it’s me when I come through your town.” Johnny Cash’s “One Piece At a Time” was written by Wayne Kemp and recorded … Continue reading
Enjoying your weekend? Well, why not enjoy it just a little bit more? Here’s Bob Marley and the Wailers with “Concrete Jungle.” “Concrete Jungle” originally appeared on Marley’s April, 1973 L.P., Catch a Fire. The version on display below comes … Continue reading
“She said ‘Look, boy.’ ‘Don’t you touch.’ That ain’t much. It’s only a school boy crush.” It’s been a few months since we shined the musical spotlight on Scotland’s Average White Band. Let’s remedy that right now as we can … Continue reading
Here’s a short, shakin’ shock of Mood Music for your Saturday evening. Carl Perkins performing “Blue Suede Shoes” on The Johnny Cash Show which aired on January 21, 1971. A minute and a half of stomping good fun. Play it … Continue reading
Here’s a rather sublime tune for your bound-to-be-dreary Monday. John Lennon performing his version of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” “Stand By Me” was the only single released off Lennon’s Rock ‘n’ Roll L.P. of February, 1975 and made … Continue reading