Battle of the Bands Volume 16: You're 16

Before I get to the music let me explain what is going on and who else has battles!

Regular rules, listen to the song clips in the blog post. In the comment section vote for the one you like the best. Feel free to explain why you voted the way you did. The battles take place on the first and 15th and winners will be announced on the 7th and 21st. I will normally post the winner in the comments. Of course have fun and enjoy!

The below list is edited to welcome some new battles and unfortunately some battles have taken a break. If you are still looking for more musical fun after you vote, you can check out these sites for more battles:

Tossing it Out

‘FAR AWAY SERIES’ 

 StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands

 ‘YOUR DAILY DOSE’ 

 'Curious as a Cathy'

Sound of One Hand Typing

Book Lover

This Belle Rocks

DC Relief Battle of the Bands

The Song this time around is "You're Sixteen" written by the Sherman Brothers and first recorded by Johnny Burnette. Enjoy his version below...

Vote for one of the following in the comments!

Ringo Starr

Bill Forbes

Remember teenage crushes, teenage dreams, teenage romances of long ago then this battle is for you. Vote away!

R.I.P Jack Bruce

Here is the sad news report...

I became a fan of Jack Bruce by being a fan of Eric Clapton. Of course I am talking about the music of Cream. Here Jack Bruce and Cream perform "Sunshine of Your Love"

I didn't get the chance to see Jack Bruce with Cream but I did get to see him perform with Ringo Starr..Here they perform "White Room" with Peter Frampton...

Here Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Gary Moore perform "Spoonful" as part of BMM,,,

Here is a solo song of his "Only Playing Games"

I was blown away by Jack Bruce when I saw him live, He was obviously a great bass player. He will be missed by his fans like me for his music. His family will miss him for the parts most fans didn't see. May he rest in peacer

George Harrison's Birthday

I published a similar post last year to celebrate the late George Harrison's 7oth birthday. This year I felt it was appropriate to celebrate him again. 2014 has already seen the Beatles celebrated for their 50th anniversary of their first concert in the USA. George Harrison was a guitarist in the band who like Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon went on to have a notable solo career. I'll try to mix up the videos this year to show something a bit different.

Here is a fan created version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" performed by The Beatles. Last year I posted a video of George playing it solo with some musical all stars.

 

Here is another great Beatle's song that really highlights George called "Here Comes the Sun"

 

 

Here is George playing a solo song from the late 80's "Got My Mind Set On You"

 

 

 

George talks about the Beatles break up

 

 

 

George Harrison maybe gone but he is not forgotten. We celebrate his birthday.

 

Celebrating George Harrison

Perhaps George Harrison's solo career did not match that of his former Beatles band mates John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Maybe George doesn't grab attention like Ringo Starr. None the less, George Harrison did have a solid solo career despite his lack of touring. Harrison was also an important member of the Fab Four. Today marks 12 years since the guitarist passed away.

All things Must Pass including George..

Here is one great rythym guitarist talking about another. Keith Richards on George Harrison..

Hopefully he found "Cloud Nine"

I bet his guitar still "Gently Weeps"

A true song of hope..

We all remember when he was fab...

He is missed. what George songs do you like?

Happy Birthday Ringo Starr!

Today is Ringo Starr's 73rd Birthday and since he is only one of two Beatles still alive it sounds like a pretty good excuse to celebrate his day. The best way to celebrate is through music since that is his profession, both with Beatles, solo and maybe a few others.

Here is Ringo and his All-Star band doing his hit "It Don't Come Easy" from a show earlier this year...

Last year he celebrated his Birthday with Joe Walsh...

Here is Ringo with that famous band back in 1965 "Act Natural"..

I have had the privilege of seeing Ringo on a couple of occasions. Always different musicians who were incredible in their own right. His shows were always fun experience. His ticket prices not outrageous like some of his peers. A solid drummer.Here is Ringo on his son playing drums for The Who...

Here he perfroms his solo hit "Photograph"

Happy Birthday Ringo!

Happy Birthday Jack Bruce!

Jack Bruce the legendary bass player for Cream turns 70 today. Along the way he had a successful solo career and worked on a few other projects. I was fortunate to see him with Ringo Starr.

Jack Bruce with Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton....

I'll save Cream for last since he did other things in his career. This band was very Cream like..featuring Ginger Baker and guitarist Gary Moore....

Here is vintage Jack Bruce with Buddy Guy...that would have been fun to have seen!

Here he covers "Manic Depression" with Vernon Reid and Terry Bozzio 

                                 Here he is doing one of his own songs with Mick Taylor...

Okay, I will wrap it up with some Cream...

Enjoy I will be back with a new post soon! 

Happy Birthday George Harrison

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..

Here he performs a song "When We We're Fab"

Happy Birthday and we miss George!

Paul McCartney's Birthday

Not plugging anything, not sharing any death notices today. Simply celebrating Paul McCartney. The Beatle legend turns 70 today. Happy Birthday Sir Paul!

Birthday Beatles...

His greeting from Ringo...

My favorite Paul non-Beatle song..

There it is Cheers Paul!

50 years ago...

According to Fender,,,The Beatles made their debut. They played the Cavern Club in London. Yes they are another band that made their start a few years before I was born. However, their music still holds it's own.

I would still go and see Ringo or Paul today. If I had the money. Now if they were charging 1961 prices I think I would be able to scrape it up. One of my biggest thrills when it comes to music is related to the Beatles. I was in Virginia Beach in the Summer of 1999. I was in Virginia Beach to see Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in concert. Anyway, I was in Virginia Beach early and had some time to check out a Beatles museum. Anyway, it was a slow day there and the guy running the place let me pick up and strum a couple of notes on a Fender Strat which was owned by George Harrison. Unfortunately the Beatles museum has gone away. If any one knows please let me know?

Me being so young (okay so middle aged) my Beatles memories are a bit scarce. I did manage to see Ringo Starr a couple of times. His shows are really cool All-Star jams. Seeing Ringo, I was treated to listen to some really cool musicians. Paul McCartney puts on a heck of a show filled with his own hits and plenty of Beatles songs.

I am so glad they came together 50 years ago..

Happy Birthday Ringo

He wanted a message of hope, peace and love for his birthday. Great things to hold onto if you can find them.

Ringo Starr turned 70 today. I have been fortunate to see him twice with his various All-Star bands. Both along time ago and kind of makes me old. The first time was at Wolf Trap. The All-Stars there included Jack Bruce, then I saw him again in Portsmouth, Virginia with Sheila E and some 80's musician. Real fun shows.

He has to be a proud dad, being able to see his son follow him into the family business of great music and drumming. Zak Starkey the drummer for the Who since 1996. Filling legendary shoes of Keith Moon. He also has to feel proud being part of the Beatles and being able to have a fun solo career.

Cheers and happy birthday!