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Ray Manzarek and The Doors Perform without Jim Morrison
If Jim Morrison was the voice of The Doors, then Ray Manzarek was its sound. Ray’s riffs on the organ made the group’s sound unique and instantly recognizable. Manzarek was my fave Door. Check out this performance (minus the Lizard King) with Manzarek on vocals.
Remember These? Sealed 45s
Does anyone remember sealed 45s? They were popular in the early to mid-1980s. I recall going into stores like Woolworth’s, K-mark or Bradlees and finding them there. They’d either be organized in alphabetical order or according to that week’s Top Ten list. There would also be a section of “Golden Oldies” – records from the [...]
Donovan: From Sunshine Superman to Mellow Yellow
Certain artists convey a particular season for me. When I hear the music of 1960s Scottish singer-songerwriter Donovan, I think of spring. I suppose it’s the “flowery” messages, arrangements and clothing! Enjoy these two classic Donovan tunes from 1966 and ’67.
Sheet Music: I’d Love to Be in Ireland the Day They Set Ireland Free
Here’s a vintage tribute to Ireland’s independence! The Irish fought the British from 1916 to 1921. This sheet music was published in 1921, the last year of war. Eddie Cantor was one of the song’s co-writers. Cantor wasn’t Irish, but the song conjured up the feelings many Irish immigrants had as a war was being [...]
Johnny Cash Performs for Inmates at San Quentin Prison
We remember the Man in Black. This past week Johnny Cash would have celebrated his 81st birthday. My Vintage Video pays tribute to one of his most historic recordings/concerts. In 1969 Cash performed for inmates of San Quentin Prison. Here’s a clip from that performance.
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Jimmy Cliff’s song ‘The Harder They Come’ Introduces Reggae to World
When the movie ‘The Harder They Come’ was released 40 years ago this month, it introduced Jamaican music and culture to a U.S. audience. The film’s soundtrack put reggae on the map. The music featured an array of little-known reggae artists at the time, including Toots and the Maytals and Jimmy Cliff. Here’s the title [...]
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet Perform “Take 5′
We “Take Five” and pay tribute to jazz pianist Dave Brubeck who died yesterday, just one day shy of his 92nd birthday.
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The Band, The Last Waltz and the Cover of Time Magazine 1970
To my ears, the music of The Band is perfect music for the harvest season. It conjures up falling leaves, wood stove fires and oversize sweaters. And even though most of the band members were Canadian it’s fitting they played their last show on Thanksgiving Day. The date was November 25, 1976. Six years prior [...]