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Tag Archives: classic songs
Sunday Big Note — Listening Session #25
Just about anyone from my generation who became a teenager in the 1970s is going to be extremely familiar with today’s Sunday Big Note artist. Indeed, the debut solo effort by this group – Tales of Mystery and Imagination, released … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellany, Music, Sunday Big Note, YouTubery
Tagged 1995, 2004, Chile, classic albums, classic songs, Madrid, streaming audio, the alan parsons project
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Inca Roads a la Mike Keneally
Before you vote comment on the Ben Thomas rendition of Inca Roads with ZPZ, I suggest you watch these two clips: the first has Mike Keneally performing Inca Roads in Swindon, UK, in October of 2008; the second clip is … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Mike Keneally, Music, YouTubery
Tagged brian bellar, classic songs, cover versions, Mike Keneally, videos, zappa alumni
98 Comments
Tubes Cover Zappa, 1972
The following tracks are the two Zappa covers done by The Tubes in a 1972 concert. The exact date and location are unknown, but the concert probably took place in a club in the San Francisco area. I wish to … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music
Tagged classic songs, covers, field recordings, Frank Zappa, streaming audio, The Tubes
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John Mayall & His Bluesbreakers
Now that the weekend is here, and you’ve finally got some room to move, why not kick it off with these two live videos of John Mayall and His Bluesbreakers (probably the seminal british blues band) performing “An Eye For … Continue reading
Posted in Music, YouTubery
Tagged bluesbreakers, british blues, classic albums, classic songs, john mayall, videos
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Tubes Wild West Show — Mondo Bondage
Did someone mention The Tubes? For your entertainment pleasure, here is an updated theatrical version of The Tubes classic “Mondo Bondage” taken from their DVD, “Wild In London” (Recorded at the Shepherds Bush Empire, Dec 2004). Beware: An aging Fee … Continue reading
Eric Clapton — Cocaine
I have always dug this Eric Clapton song*, especially when performed “live” as in this video. Sit back. Enjoy. A great way to start one’s week. *Cocaine was originally a song written and recorded by J.J. Cale in 1975 and … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
Tagged classic songs, eric clapton, guitar solos, j.j. cale, youtube
14 Comments
Talking Heads @ CBGB’s at Wolfgang’s Vault
This appearance at New York’s seminal punk club, CBGBs, on May 31st, 1977 captures the Talking Heads before their debut record had even been released. The band’s characteristic sound is already fully evident as they dig into some classic material … Continue reading
Posted in Bizarre, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
Tagged classic songs, streaming audio, talking heads, video, Wolfgang's Vault
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