5/19/2022 This song was originally written by musician and composer, Richard Berry in 1959. The title is a takeoff of the western television/radio series, “Have Gun, Will Travel.” Right around 25 versions of this song were created, with The Sonics releasing theirs in 1965. The Sonics rock band from Tacoma, Washington have been active since 1960. We’re talking more than 60 years.
5/18/2022 This banjoist from Magoffin county, Kentucky was active for around 40 years. Some of his hits include “Gray Lady,” “The Little Orphan Child,” and a very successful rendition of “On Top of Old Smoky.” He would eventually retire from music to become a minister. Kazee came back to music for a short while, and left us in 1976. Fantastic banjo work.
5/17/2022 This 1998 song is mainly about author and poet, Charles Bukowski. He would sometimes stay in one room without coming out for days, taking a fast from life, as vocalist and guitarist Eddie Vedder describes it. Vedder wrote the lyrics, and was very inspired by Bukowski. Guitarist, Stone Gossard wrote the music.
5/16/2022 In this 2002 power metal instrumental, you are hearing Belgian guitarist Dushan Petrossi. It is from their debut album, “Revenge Is My Name.” Please Enjoy!!
5/15/2022 All about the struggles and addictions of being a rockstar. It’s a rough business being famous.
5/14/2022 A pop/punk rock tune released in 2009. Paramore currently consist of Hayley Williams: lead vocals,guitar, keyboard, and primary songwriter /Drummer, vocalist and multi instrumentalist Zach Farro/ multi instrumentalist and vocalist Taylor York. On October 22, 2022, the band will be in Las Vegas playing the When We Were Young festival.
5/13/2022 This Celtic rock group from Dublin, Ireland formed in 1985. In 1994 they took a four year hiatus and are now back together. Their first album, “People,” released in 1988 is the most successful debut album release in Irish history.
5/12/2022 These guys got their name regarding door-to-door sales laws. They are from Fort Worth Texas and have been active since 2000. Good steady rock, country and folk.
5/11/2022 The English singer songwriter Rory Charles Graham is Rag ‘n’ Bone Man. He began in 2010, mainly as a rapper, and realized his voice was too big for that. Now it’s all about blues, rock, and soul. His debut album, “Human” released in 2017 was the fastest selling album by a male of the entire decade. From that album, the song “Human” claimed the #1 spot in 17 of 30 countries.
5/10/2022 How about a tribute for Taylor Hawkins. He left us on March 25, 2022. Hawkins had a hand in this composition. He resided in Hidden Hills, California with his wife and three children. Bandmate and best friend Dave Grohl wrote in his 2021 memoir: The Storyteller, “ my brother from another mother, my best friend, a man for whom I would take a bullet.”
Hawkins suffered from stage fright, but once he was out there, his energy and aura filled the atmosphere. Some of his first influences were Roger Taylor of Queen, Stewart Copeland of The Police, and Phil Collins of Genesis to whom he would listen and study intently. The tributes certainly poured in, including by Elton John and Miley Cyrus, who had both worked with Taylor. Liam Gallagher formally of Oasis dedicated his song “Live Forever” to Hawkins during a concert in London.
Drummer Roger Taylor of Queen dedicated his Order of the British Empire to Hawkins, describing him as “Sunshine in Human Form.” Hawkins was a mentor to Roger Taylor’s son, Rufus who is now a successful drummer. Rest in peace Taylor, we will be playing your music for all eternity.
5/9/2022 This is from White’s 2012 debut solo album, “Blunderbuss.” The album released four singles and charted extremely well internationally, ranking in the top 5 in 14 out of 22 countries.
5/8/2022 This song tells the story of a fictional community in the mountains. Two other songs on the “Demon Days” album, “Don’t Get Lost In Heaven,” and “Demon Days” complete the story. Some believe the story is regarding 9/11.
5/7/2022 Although this sounds like 80s music, it is from the 1994 album, “This Way Up.” Not a particularly successful album for de Burgh, but charted fairly internationally. This is one of the two singles released.
5/6/2022 This is the group’s last Hot 100 single before Eddie Van Halen’s death in 2020. Eddie’s son Wolfgang is on bass guitar. No hidden meaning here. The tune is a celebration of self expression through body art.
5/5/2022 Music Music Music!!! I hope you’re listening to some, and it’s soothing you. Music is useful for calming you down, ramping you up, reminding you of something you do or do not want to remember, or getting you to that special mood. Use it often. Music Music Music!!!
5/4/2022 Southern rock, blues rock, jam band out of Atlanta, GA., active since 2000. We’ll bring ‘em up on Alexa today. If you’re playing music or listening to music, might as well live in the song.
5/3/2022 Written in 1940 by songwriter and music publisher Fred Fisher, along with his singer-songwriter daughter, Doris Fisher. Right around 10 versions were done, with The Ink Spots recording their’s in 1940 with a comedic twist. The words, “Whispering Grass” are connected with Greek mythology, and the myth of Midas.
5/2/2022 This is the first single released from the 1974 album, “What Were Once Vices Are Now Habit.” Eighteen musicians including the five regular Doobie brothers was the collaboration. Arlo Guthrie did some autoharp.
5/1/2022 Mr. Scaggs is still with us at 77. He released the album, “Out of the Blues” in 2018. ENJOY!!!
4/30/2022 Active since 2012, this New York born singer songwriter, and record producer has released one studio album and 19 singles. She’s sites Melanie Martinez, Daft Punk, Lana Del Rey, and Ariana Grande as influences. Beer got her start on YouTube, and was first noticed by Justin Bieber. Awesome last name.