Tune of the Day
"Blue Rondo a la Turk" on the Two Generations of Brubeck album. Wow.
There are many fine versions of this tune, but this one gets me dancing, clapping, fist-pounding, whatever, every time....and it's not easy to dance in, what, 9/8? I love tunes that grow, build, develop, and move through changes. This one just picks me up and takes me right along with it. Great melding of jazz and rock idioms, too. It's fun to imagine Dave Brubeck setting the groove and then sitting back to hear where his kids and their friends take it.
You can continue exploring Dave and the kids on Two Generations of Brubeck, "The Great Spirit Made Us All". And Chris Brubeck's rock/jazz band Sky King on "Secret Sauce".
For extra credit, give a "spin" to Chase, "Bochawa" from their last album, Pure Music.
Anyway, that's my two cents today.
There are many fine versions of this tune, but this one gets me dancing, clapping, fist-pounding, whatever, every time....and it's not easy to dance in, what, 9/8? I love tunes that grow, build, develop, and move through changes. This one just picks me up and takes me right along with it. Great melding of jazz and rock idioms, too. It's fun to imagine Dave Brubeck setting the groove and then sitting back to hear where his kids and their friends take it.
You can continue exploring Dave and the kids on Two Generations of Brubeck, "The Great Spirit Made Us All". And Chris Brubeck's rock/jazz band Sky King on "Secret Sauce".
For extra credit, give a "spin" to Chase, "Bochawa" from their last album, Pure Music.
Anyway, that's my two cents today.
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Radiohead, "paranoid Android" ...Cool clip from Later with Jools Holland https://youtu.be/Y1HxDDbBCFg N |
Starz, Attention Shoppers "She" and "Johnny all alone" are the stars on this one https://youtu.be/iejXU8k3p-s N |
slaw, Thats a great live albumn. Its been a while since I've listened to any Molly Hatchet. Glad I pulled it out. Alvin Lee, Keep on Rockin' "The Bluest Blues" featuring George Harrison on slide guitar. https://youtu.be/rB6OlJqV1rQ N |
bdp24, I’m a big Boby Darin fan. I grew up listening with my Dad and his music and other music from that era has stuck with me. Thanks for the shout, glad you enjoyed it. Niles Lofgren Band Live- "Bass & Drum intro" (Fantastic 3:30 minutes of jamming) https://youtu.be/w3iyqbuY-_g N |
Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson. "Highwayman" https://youtu.be/fPHuQFN7L70 N |
slaw, Kansas is one favorite bands, ever. Steve Walsh is an amazing vocalist. I like "Miracles out of nowhere". Song for America is great. "Lonely Street" has some guts! https://youtu.be/nQWfiWtROs0 Im sure you've heard Kerry Livgren's solo albumn? Seeds of change. N |
Styx, "Put Me On" from Crystal Ball. A "Solid" set list. https://youtu.be/-BQ7C7mSkHg "I'm the Mad Man Screaming in your living room!" N |
slaw, Listend to some Duran Duran recently. Like your post above and as a result, my "Tune of the day" is Duran Duran’s "Come Undone". https://youtu.be/ICnlyNUt_0o Adrenalin Mob, featuring Mike Portnoy on drums did a cover version as well. https://youtu.be/nAc9ndXxNs8 |
Craig Chaquico- (Jefferson Airplane/Starship) Performs Muddy Waters’ "Stormy Monday". https://youtu.be/8lT7NRGIArw N |
reubent, I'm gonna research Dawg Yawp now. Will revert back with my most humble opinion. Meantime, I need to drop this one on you guys. Alvin Lee, "Outside my Window" https://youtu.be/XGEyya0z3HQ N |
reubent, I am in Cincinnati, hello neighbor. I checked your links for Dawg Yawp. I gotta say it is different. Not bad even. They are very talented and very unique. Honestly, it's not something that I would normally gravitate towards. And I like a wide range of music. But I'm going to play it again tomorrow. Maybe they will grow on me. Best, N |
reubent, I very heard of the Ass Ponys. Perhaps youve encountered Swan in your travels in and around Cincy/N. Ky? Sophie B. Hawkins, "Damn I wish I was gour Lover" https://youtu.be/Lt6r-k9Bk6o N |
Snowy White, "Midnight Blues" (2012) played with Thin Lizzy, Pink Floyd I found a great Live video for this one, https://youtu.be/BlrtrP72Gdk N |
mofimadness, I'll see your 1975 Foghat and raise you a 1976 Ted Nugent , Free For All. Youl may remember Meatloaf lurking on some of the vocal work on the albumn. The song is "Together". https://youtu.be/lpRIw-k1QcI N |
mofi...glad you enjoyed the memory and the link. I really like the Babys and John Waite is an amazing artist. I always did like their Union Jacks! Heres a one hit wonder. Shawn Mullins, "Lullaby". https://youtu.be/hG9C0VwruXE N |