Battle of the Bands: Box of Rain

 This month's battle of the bands comes from The Grateful Dead. The song "Box of Rain" chosen due to the passing of bassist and founding member Phil Lesh last month. My tribute post is here.

The song was written and sung by Phil Lesh lyrics by Robert Hunter. The content was about his Dad's passing.

Contender One: Phish

Contender Two: Billy Corgan

In the comments chose which one you like the best. In a week or so I count up the votes and blog a post of the winner.

R.I.P Vincent Jackson

 Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson passed way yesterday at the age of 38. The why is unknown as of now. He was a success. Bright enough to go to Columbia but chose to go to Northern Colorado. Vincent wasn't the most recruited guy but was able to play football and basketball in college. He blossomed in college and ended up being a second round draft pick.

In the NFL  he played for 12 seasons, seven with the San Diego Chargers and five with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a three time Pro Bowler. He had six thousand yard seasons.

                                                Highlights of his career...

He will be missed by his fans, former teammates, friends and family!

Rocktober Music Fest Celebrating Tom Petty's Birthday

Celebrating Birthday's of Late Rock and Rollers is where I am in this Rocktober Music Fest. Tom Petty who passed away two years ago in October would have celebrated his 68th birthday today. I paid tribute to his passing here and I have celebrated his birthday before.

Try to do it different each time, different songs and different words. I try not to do repeats but I don't think my readers would mind.


                                            Mudcrutch "I Forgive it All"

Right off the back I am digging up Mudcrutch.

Tom Petty "I Won't Back Down"

The Traveling Wilbury's "Handle with Care"

Tom Petty "A Face in the Crowd"

I hope you enjoyed and I will be back with a new post soon!

Battle of the Bands: For Money

After hearing Eddie Money had  passed away Sammy Hagar wished "every cover band to play an Eddie Money song tonight." These songs were recorded before his death but I did find a couple of covers. The song is "Take Me Home Tonight." If you want more Eddie Money check out this post here.

Eddie Money "Take Me Home Tonight" live from the Hollywood Casino and Races in Charles Town, WV December 2012. Not the very best recording, but somewhere in that crowd yours truly was lurking.

This one will sound better...

Enough about the song lets start the battle!

Contender One:  Jump Off

Contender Two: Every Avenue

Now it is your turn! Tell me who you liked the best Jump Off or Every Avenue in the comments. I will count up the votes and announce a winner in a week or so!

Monday's Music Moves Me: A Tribute to Otis Rush

Otis Rush the great blues guitarist passed away this weekend. I was going to pay tribute to him anyway so what the heck I'm combining that with my Monday's Music Moves Me post, you can certainly dance to the blues and the music has been moving people for years.


Starting off with "Double Trouble"...

A vintage live version of "My Sweet Little Angel"

"All Your Lovin'" with Eric Clapton..

"I Can't Quit You"

May he rest in peace. I hope you enjoyed the tunes and I will be back soon!

R.I.P Aretha Franklin

"Hey nineteen
That's 'Retha Franklin
She don't remember the Queen of Soul"  

Walter Becker /Donald Fagen

I open my blog with words from an old song the reference the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. If you haven't heard the news she passed away today. Back in May I featured her in my Battle of the Bands with her cover of "The Thrill is Gone." Maybe it was disrespectful to have her face off with B.B. King on that number. 

I enjoy both versions. Franklin's voice certainly puts a different spin on the song.  Today I celebrate the music of the Queen. I will give her quite a bit of "Respect."

Here she is feeling like a "Natural Woman"

Can you feel the "Spirit in the Dark"

Here is a hit from my teen years...

So many songs, so many collaborations, and such a legacy. May she rest in peace.

Blogging from A to Z 2018: D is for Dolores O'Riordan

Dolores O'Riordan was the lead singer for the Irish group The Cranberries. She passed away on January 15. I was going to do a tribute post on her in January and then again yesterday as the letter C but plans change.

I guess I let it "Linger"

The cause of her death hasn't been released. I thought I would share some of the music he leaves behind.

Here is a solo song called "Ordinary Day"...

"When Your Gone" by The Cranberries..

I will wrap up the music with "Zombie"

Were you aware Dolores had passed away? What was your favorite song by The Cranberries?

Well thanks for visiting and I will have a new post up soon!

Lowell George

Lowell George passed away at the age of 34 from a heart attack in 1979. Lowell George was a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the group Little Feat. Remembering him today is a perfect excuse to share some music.

Here is a solo song "Twenty Million Things"

Probably the song he and perhaps Little Feat is best known for.."Willin'"

Of course there isa "Fat Man in the Bath Tub"

What's your favorite Little Feat song? Any Lowell George memories? Feel free to share

How about "Heartache" with Linda Ronstadt

I will be back soon with a new post enjoy the music!