7/18/2022 From her 1972 debut album, “The Divine Miss M.” The album was not released on CD until 1990, and was coproduced by Barry Manilow. Ms. Midler is still with us at 75, and looking damn good. She has always been a fierce go-getter.
7/17/2022 Among the 22 musicians that joined Howlin’ Wolf (Chester Burnett) for the making of this album, entitled Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon provided some vocals and bass guitar. He also wrote every song on the album. It would be extremely difficult to find a more widespread collaboration of musicians other than the early bluesmen of the South. Howlin’ Wolf always brought the house down, and many times even scared his audience.
7/16/2022 From the album of the same name, this 1967 hit single provides a dizzying mix of who did and who did not receive credit for the song’s existence. You will most likely never hear the name Greg Munford anywhere in the music business except regarding this song. Attending the recording session as a visitor and friend of the band, he ended up singing the lead vocals that day due to the band members’ different views of the lyrics. It was the 60s, what can you do?
7/15/2022 This single was released in 1973 from the album, “Deliver the Word.” Songs were so much more to the point those days. War has been active since 1969, and today is eight members strong.
7/14/2022 Dr. Hook wrote many comedic tunes. Definitely worth a time slot after getting home from your labors.
7/13/2022 This Indie rock trio from Hoboken, New Jersey has been active since 1984. Their band name means “I have it” in Spanish. Sounds like some sort of accomplishment. I guess not everyone can say that they have it.
7/12/2022 From the multi-instrumentalist’s fourth studio album, released in 1975. John left us in 2002, and is best known as the bassist and keyboardist of The Who. His nickname was The Ox, bestowed on him due to his strong constitution, and the ability to eat and drink more than anyone else around him.
7/11/2022 This man did, just about, birth rock ‘n’ roll. One of the pioneers, especially of rockabilly. He left us in 1998, and was responsible for writing many hit songs including “Blue Suede Shoes.” Artists that have recorded his songs include The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, and many others.
7/10/2022 1958 novelty song that is fairly entertaining. The Playmates were a vocal group active in the late 50s.
7/9/2022 Music, especially Western swing, in rooted in her soul. Read her bio and other artists’ comments. Since age 14 she has been touring, and is well known internationally.
7/8/2022 This released single is from the 1981 album, “Allied Forces,” and along with the song “Magic Power,” were the two mega hits that drove the album’s success. The album remains the Canadian hard rock group’s signature record. The group disbanded in 1993 after an 18 year tenure. Their philanthropy lives on today through a signed guitar program that has raised many thousands of dollars. Yes, these are good guys, and in 2011 they donated their entire music and business archives to the University of Toronto.
7/7/2022 From the Dayton, Ohio based alternative rock band’s debut album, “Pod.” The group is mainly females. All of the tracks on the album were written by guitarist and lead vocalist, Kim Deal.
7/6/2022 From their 8th studio album, “Bermuda Triangle,” released in 2002. An unusual, however genius mix of genres, including hip-hop, avant-garde, electronic rock, funk, and ambient. This is an instrumental, so you may be able to see the expanding shapes a bit better if you close your eyes.
7/5/2022 This is the last song on Springsteen’s 2005 album, “Devils & Dust.” It charted very well, landing at #1 in 11 countries.
7/4/2022 This song isn’t really about fireworks, but a man and a woman in a sexual relationship. Who would’ve thought that 246 years after the birth of this nation that women would still be fighting for their independence?
7/3/2022 George “Buddy” Guy is still with us at 85. He is ranked #23 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time. There are of course many other achievements. Active since 1953. ENJOY!!!
7/2/2022 This is in a different language, but still a fantastic song. The Pakistani rock group got their start in 1988, and just dispersed in 2021. They landed two different media spots in the US. In Spider-Man 2 you can hear the single “Najane Kyun.”
7/1/2022 Winehouse came up with the lyrics and melody for the song. The music is taken from the 1967 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell song, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Every now and again, we just have to play some Amy.
6/30/2022 This is certainly an ass kicking message of equality!! Get on board, it’s inevitable.
6/29/2022 Case has been active since 1994, and is also a member of the New Pornographers, a Canadian Indie rock group. With a birth name such as Neko Case, popularity may have been in the stars. A wicked, shattering contralto voice.