Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Battle of the Bands Results: Pete Townsend holds off Passenger

 Pete Townsend holds off Passenger in my long overdue return to Battle of the Bands and my blog. The first five votes went Pete's way. Then the final 2 went for Passenger. The shut out went bye-bye and so did Passenger. In the tradition of old, we celebrate the winner.


                                               "Let My Love Open the Door"



"Rough Boys"


"Slit Skirts"


Yes, Pete is the guitarist and principal songwriter for The Who, but I decided to highlight his solo work for this celebration.  Join me on April 1st for a new Battle of the Bands. 





Friday, March 1, 2024

Battle of the Bands: Girl from the North Country

 Been a while. Strange correlation I blog more when there is a subtraction in my life. This blog appears to be doing okay without me being here. Anyway, Bob Dylan has provided many a song to cover. One of my favorite Dylan tunes is "Girl from the North Country."

Bob's version...


Contender One: Pete Townsend


Contender Two: Passenger
 

Tell me who you like in the comments, and I will celebrate the winner in a week or so (try not to make it 10-months)





Monday, May 1, 2023

Battle of the Bands: Stuck inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again

 Bob Dylan songs same to get a live of their own. He has been covered by The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Guns N Roses, The Who, Robert Plant, and many more. So picking a gem like "Stuck inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again" would certainly give me some options.

The original:



Contender One: The North Mississippi
All Stars




Contender Two: Cat Power  


Who do you like the best? Let me know in the comments I will announce a winner in a week or two.






Thursday, April 27, 2023

R.I.P Jerry Springer

 I was going to air my issues on the Jerry Springer show unfortunately it is too late. Jerry Springer has passed away at the age of 79. He was best known for his television show.


Here is a clip "Cheating with Two Sisters"...


He was the mayor of Cincinnati from 1977 to 1978. He was a lawyer as well.

Other TV show's included "America's Got Talent"


He also had a show called "Judge Jerry"


He will be missed by his fans, friends and family may he rest in peace!






Thursday, April 20, 2023

April with No A to Z Challenge

 Yes as many of my readers know April is the time for the big A to Z Blogging Challenge. Obviously looking at my posts I am sitting this year out. I think this is the second one I missed the first one being before I knew about the challenge. 

Last year I disappeared from the blogosphere. I think I made a half dozen posts after last year's challenge. Nothing after August 1 until December 29th. 

Even though my blog is getting back to some level of normalcy whatever that may look like. It is not a shock I am taking the month long challenge off.

If you have never done the challenge I recommend you give it a try next year. It is certainly away to find new blogs, give your blog some exposure and make some new connections.

If you are doing the challenge this year I hope it is going great for you! 



Monday, April 17, 2023

Monday's Music Moves Me: Soundtrack of a Magical Life

 To me I like to spend times outdoors so I think JJ Grey and Mofro's "Lochloosa" sums it up. This is from a life version so might not want to blast it at work. Maybe a GD, or bull s**t thrown in. 


Sharing moments staring in the eyes of a lover...

"In Your Eyes" Peter Gabriel


Of course, you have to be able to enjoy life on your own
Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald "On my Own:


Of course my life is magical and not ordinary
"Live a Life Less Ordinary" by Carbon Leaf


Hope Monday's Music Moved You and I hope you have a wonderful week!








Saturday, April 15, 2023

Battle of the Bands Results: Alfie Boe Trampled By Turtles

 My April Battle of the Bands featured Alfie Boe and the band Trampled by Turtles battling it out with Warren Zevon's "Keep Me in Your Heart."

Trampled by Turtles won 5 to 2.

We celebrate winners around here so let's start the party.

                                                 "Victory" sounds fitting!


"Whiskey"


"Wait So Long"


Wait so long is fitting too! Had to wait so long for the results and have to waitWarren Zevon, Al so long for the next battle on May 1. I hope you enjoyed the battle, and I will see you soon!