This blog spot is the home to my ramblings. I am a free lance writer. Most of my work goes on Associated Content. Sometimes I write what is on my mind, sometimes I plug some of my writing, and sometimes a combination of the two. So, sit back read, enjoy, and we will see where it goes.
Today's theme is tentative in relationships, personal, spiritual. I guess I'll play. The Lord, Still Standing, Start all over again, or just need my guitar.
It is the first Saturday night in Rocktober and I am sitting here blogging so much for the exciting life. Well let's celebrate with some Saturday songs!
I watched an early screening of Rocketman the new Elton John movie tonight. Many people have compared this movie to the Queen movie Bohemian Rhapsody. It's easy to see why but don't! Elton John and Freddie Mercury are two different musicians with two different stories.
I don't think Rocketman will be as successful as the Queen movie. They are both good movies. I think the Elton John movie could be converted into a musical fairly easy.
Rocketman does share a look at Elton's upbringing, his relationship with Bernie Taupin, his struggles with relationships, family, and addiction. as you would expect the movies features a great selection of sounds and Taron Egerton does a splendid job of portraying Elton John.
The movie gets heavy at times. I recommend the movie. If you like Elton John then you don't want to miss this film.
Elton John won my last Battle of the Bands and I really didn't have a song in mind for this round. So, I decided I would use the winner for inspiration. Elton John has had a long, successful career filled with a ton of songs.
The song for this round is "I'm Still Standing."
Contender One: Martha Wash
Contender Two: Taron Egerton
Both of my covers can be found on movie soundtracks. Martha's on The First Wives Club and Sing! Also all three of the versions on this blog are lyric videos. Another random set of coincidences is the voting is done in the comments. You pick your favorite from the two contenders and I tally the votes and announce a winner sometime before Christmas I mean July 1st. Hope you enjoy the battle and I will have another post up soon!
Well my streak of shutouts ended on this last round of Battle of the Bands. Every vote counted and this battle was decided by the last vote. Elton John edged out Neil Young 4 to 3. The song was John Lennon's "Imagine."
Celebrating Elton's big win with "I'm Still Standing"
Well I am starting the quest to end the shutout streak or extended by picking a classic song. "Imagine" by John Lennon I am surprised I haven't used this one yet.
Contender One: Neil Young
Contender Two: Elton John
Two emotional live covers. Two great artists. You know the drill vote in the comments!
Even on Christmas musicians were not safe. George Michael passed away supposedly peaceful at his residence. The age makes it surprising since he was just 53, but they don't suspect foul play. I guess his time was just up. I guess your time can run out at any time, at any age, and even on a Holiday. He was in his musical prime in my youth. First in the group Wham! and then as a solo artist.
Since it is the Christmas season I will start off the musical tribute with "Last Christmas"...
Continueing with Wham! "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go"...
Do you remember "Careless Whispers"
Above George Michael with "Faith" and below with Elton John..
Certainly he left the world to young and he will be missed. Please feel free to leave your George Michael related memories or favorite songs in the comments. I will be back soon with a new post.
I wanted a tight contest for my Battle of the Bands and matching Motorhead with Guns N' Roses provided just that! The contest came down to the final two votes. The final tally 7 to 6! Of course The Rolling Stones set up the match up with their song "Sympathy for the Devil."
Axl, Slash and Duff McKagan are reuniting as Guns N' Roses and will be headlining the Coachella Festival this Spring. Rumors suggest a tour will follow.
I guess "Patience" has worked..
"November Rain" with Elton John...
I'll be back on the 15th with a new and hopefully exciting Battle of the Bands!
Lionel Richie, Ozzie Osbourne, Elton John, and John Elefante are musicians that have had their fair share of success. They also produce music that is quite different. However, they all have one thing in common they have all adopted children. You can read more about this in my latest article here. Just in time for Father's Day.
Bonnaroo is one of the biggest music festivals of the season. This year's lineup is diverse as always. Headlined by Elton John, which might be a surprise. However, Elton John is a big musical name who will appeal to the baby boomer generation. Perhaps the younger generation will discover his music.
Bonnaroo this is your song...
The controversial artist Kanye West is another headliner at this year's festival...
Some might prefer the sounds of Lionel Richie..
Jack White is perhaps the only headliner that actually rocks. Elton John is quite the entertainer and his songbook could fill a festival by itself. Lionel Richie has a catalog of hits and a great voice. Kayne West provides the hype. So Jack White brings the rock..
Vampire Weekend has a band name that could be used for a horror con weekend. Below is their first single..
The Avett Brothers is no stranger to music festivals. Here is a taste..
Phoenix keeps the lineup of alt rock music going..
Skrillex will rock Bonnaroo with their set and return to the stage later with a super jam..
The first eight bands of this year's lineup. I will be back with more posts about the festival lineup.
Today would have been George Harrison's 70th birthday. He was the one Beatle that was still alive when I was able to drive that I did not get to see in concert. George didn;t help to much by not touring often. His album "Cloud Nine" grabbed me more than any of the other Beatles' solo stuff. Perhaps a bit of that was due to Jeff Lynne. Perhaps he was a bit cooler in my mind working with The Traveling Wilburys or his friendship with Eric Clapton. Maybe it was as simple as he was in one of the greatest rock bands The Beatles and he was a talented songwriter. Either way, I am a fan of his music. Cancer robbed the world of a great musician too soon.
Here is an All-Star version of "As My Guitar Gently Weeps" from 1987 with Elton John, Ringo, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and more...
George Harrison performing "Something" from a concert in 1992..
Why I'm I choosing Elton John? Well the next musical I am covering is a production of Aida which Elton John wrote the music. He has written music for The Lion King as well.
Here is Elton performing a song from Aida via YouTube:
From The Lion King:
And for everyone:
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