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.
Stan Lee passed away today at the age of 95. Stan Lee was the man behind some of the biggest comic book heroes of all time. Spider-Man, Captain America, The X-an to the Black Panther and many in between.
Here is an interview with Conan from 1995 where he talks of 50 years in comics...
News of his death from Fox News Channel....
Here is a cameo from Captain America: Civil War
I celebrate his birthday a couple of years ago. You can find a few more clips here.
Stan was a creative genius. His legacy will live on in the characters he helped create. He will be missed by his fans and family.
Welcome to another episode of Monday's Music Moves Me. This a bloghop. If you want to see who else is playing or sign up to join the fun you can visit this site. I hope your minds are open to let your feet dance in this genre bending and swapping event. Today's theme is unconventional duets. The theme was Stacy's idea.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Robert Plant will always be known as the singer from the legendary rock group Led Zeppelin. Alison Krauss is gifted with a beautiful voice whose music falls in somewhere in the contemporary bluegrass, country, category. The two musicians came together for a platinum selling, multi-Grammy Award winning album.
"GONE, GONE, GONE"
U2 AND BB KING
U2, the Irish Rock Band who fills stadiums with their tours, is quite different from blues legend BB King. However, they got together for a few songs and had some success.
"When Love Comes to Town"
Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney
A Beatle and the King of Pop together.
"Say, Say, Say"
Is Paul McCartney and the surviving members of Nirvana more unconventional?
Paul and Nirvana
"Cut Me Some Slack"
Taylor Swift and Def Leppard
Taylor Swift went from a Country Artist to become a Pop Empire. Somewhere along the way she teamed up with these rockers...
"Pour Some Sugar on Me"
I could go on and on but I think I will leave you with these five.
Queen sold me on "Bohemian Rhapsody". A film over two hours long featuring the music of Queen yes I'm buying the ticket to experience it in IMAX sound. Of course I might of bought the ticket just to listen to there music.
Spanning 15 years and concentrating on Freddie Mercury the film wasn't designed to be the deepest movie. Things may have been missed, depth may not have been shown on a subject. Your favorite Queen song might not make the soundtrack.
The rise of Queen, a doomed love story, innuendos, breakups, reunions, HIV, and music are the ingredients of the film. . Delivered in "Almost Famous" vibe, with a good dose of humor and plenty of music. If you like Queen the movie is worth a look. In the end a tribute to Freddie.
Disclaimer: I paid my fare to watch the movie on the big screen.
Today's Battle of the Bands features the song "Ashes to Ashes" by David Bowie. You can watch/listen to his version below.
You don't vote for his version. You vote for one of the contenders below in the comments. I total them up a few days later and post who the winner is in a new post.
First Contender: Scott Weiland
Second Contender: Eric McFadden
Hope you enjoyed the Battle and I look forward to seeing who you choose as the winner.
The Battle of The Morning Dew was tight coming down to the last vote. Tim Rose took a 4 to 2 lead but that lead was not safe. Bonnie Dobson wins 5-4.
Here is Bonnie performing the song more recently with Robert Plant...
Bonnie wrote the song. She signed an agreement with Tim Rose when he recorded the song. She was expecting bigger changes and the changes were minor. She never met Tim and apparently has questioned his credentials. However she does get the majority of the royalties.
Her other big song "I'm Your Woman"
"Light of Love"
I will be back with a new battle on November 1. Thank you for voting and visiting.
"Morning Dew" has been covered by many bands. I could easily pick from The Grateful Dead, Jeff Beck Group, Robert Plant and many more. I chose another route. Two singer songwriters have claimed writing the iconic song. So instead of the tried and true format of original then two contenders I will have a twist. Two songs, two "originals" and they are both contenders.
Tim Rose
Bonnie Dobson
Vote in the comments! Simply let me know if you like Tim's version or Bonnie's version best. I will count up the votes and announce a winner soon.
