Archive for the ‘music’ Category

I May Not Be What You Want

June 4, 2023

“I May Not Be What You Want,” written by Ernie Shelby  and Phillip Mitchell, recorded by Mel & Tim (Melvin McArthur Hardin and Hubert Timothy McPherson), 1973.

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Add Me

June 4, 2023

“Add Me,” written and recorded by Chumbawamba, 2008. Facebook much?

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Somewhere to Lay My Head

June 4, 2023

“Somewhere to Lay My Head,” credited to Rev. Julius Cheeks, recorded by the Highway Q.C.s, 1955. Lead vocalist: Johnny Taylor. The group was originally formed at Chicago’s Highway Baptist Church, and “Q.C.s” may stand for “Quartet Crusaders.”

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‘Round Midnight

June 3, 2023

“Round Midnight,” written by Thelonious Monk, with lyrics by Bernie Hanighen, recorded by vocalist Carmen McRae, 1988. Eric Gunnison (piano), George Mraz (bass), Al Foster (drums).

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Be Real

June 3, 2023

“Be Real,” written by Doug Sahm and recorded by The Bottle Rockets, 2002.

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So Deep In Love

June 3, 2023

“So Deep In Love,” written and recorded by Eddy Giles, 1969.

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Sea of Heartbreak

June 3, 2023

“Sea of Heartbreak,” written by Paul Hampton, with lyrics by Hal David,  recorded by Larry Stephenson, 1981. Larry Stephenson (mandolin, vocals), Billy Wheeler (banjo), Gene Elders (fiddle), David Parmley (guitar, harmony vocals), Don Parmley (harmony vocals), Ed Ferris (bass).

Larry Stephenson website

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Tina Turner, 1939 — 2023

May 31, 2023

River Deep, Mountain High,” written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector, recorded in 1966. Ike Turner is lurking in the background of this promo clip, but the song is gloriously Tina Turner, the Wrecking Crew, and the Wall of Sound.

More:

“Tina Turner, Magnetic Singer of Explosive Power, Is Dead at 83,” William Grimes, New York Times

“‘Queen of rock ‘n’ roll’ Tina Turner dies at 83,” By Mike Davidson, Reuters

“Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83,” Hillel Italie, Associated Press

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Ghost Writer

May 28, 2023

“Ghost Writer,,” written and recorded by Garland Jeffreys, 1977.

Garland Jeffreys website

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Got To Get Me A Job

May 28, 2023

“Got To Get Me A Job,” written by Don Alford, recorded by the Greyboy Allstars, 2022. Originally recorded by Ann Alford in 1971.

Karl Denson (vocal, sax), Elgin Park (guitar), Aaron Redfield (drums), Chris Stillwell (bass). Robert Walter (keyboards).

Greyboy Allstars website

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