Showing posts with label Charlie Watts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charlie Watts. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Battle of the Bands: Slow Turning

 Everyone who has followed my Battle of the Bands post knew I would probably come up with a way to tip the hat to Charlie Watts. The Rolling Stones were my first Battle of he Bands. I used them a few times and probably will again. However, I like twists.

Today's song features the lyrics: 

"Now I'm yellin' at the kids in the back

Cuz they're banging like Charlie Watts"


The song is "Slow Turning" from the should be great songwriter John Hiatt. It is also the cover song to a fantastic album. His songs have been covered by B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffett, and many more.

The original...



Contender One Davy Knowles

A solid guitarist from the Isle of Wright. I have seen him a few times at Blues Festivals but the first time I saw him was opening for Jeff Beck at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia.


Contender Two: Keith Urban

A Country Superstar, a modern day guitar hotshot..


I like all three artist. I miss Charlie Watts banging on the drums. However on this song who do you like better Davy or Keith? Let me know in the comments







Tuesday, August 24, 2021

R.I.P Charlie Watts

 


The drummer, the time keeper of the Rolling Stones Charlie Watts has passed away at the age of 80. 


It wasn't the spotlight, the flash that made Charlie a star. It was the absence of that. It was simply his talent. 

Below CBS News reports of his death...


"Miss You"


The songs will probably fade away on this post. Charlie's legacy will live on in the recordings, he will always be the beat of the Rolling Stones, Charlie will be missed by peers, bandmates, family, friends and fans may he rest in peace!