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.
Sheryl Crow won my Battle of the Bands contest 3 to 1 over P.P. Arnold. Why did I pick P.P Arnold as a contestant? Well she has done backing vocals for Roger Waters, Peter Gabriel, The Small Faces, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash to name a few. She also had a solo career. During her solo career she was the first to record a song by Cat Stevens called "The First Cut is the Deepest." So Sheryl Crow beat one of the First Cuts.
Joe Walsh opening the O blog post with "Ordinary Average Guy." Is ordinary really that bad? I find my life tends to be more ordinary everyday. Sure, I have done some cool things. However, there are a lot of people who have done cooler things.
I mean I was talking to this gentleman the other day and we were discussing occupations, "I work for so and so (stuck in a cubicle all day)." The other person "I'm a pilot." His job was much more interesting than mine.
If you ever look at what your friends are doing on facebook wow! They are living the life fantastic! Because most people don't post the ordinary things.
but you know you can come "Live A Live a Life Less Ordinary with Me"
Paul McCartney turns 73 today so I wish him a Happy Birthday. His fame will always be linked to the super group of his youth the Beatles. He has had an amazing career with Wings and as a solo artist as well.
I am amazed by his collaborations they are hardly predictable.
Here he performs with Rihanna and Kayne West...
"Say, Say, Say" with Michael Jackson...
The classic "Ebony and Ivory" with Stevie Wonder..
"My Valentine" featuring jazz artist Diana Krall and guitarist Joe Walsh..
Certainly it would be easy to celebrate his birthday with a bunch of solo hits or a collection spanning his career. However, I thought today the collaborations would be a nice way to celebrate.
Above picture from Wikipedia of Pete Townshend performing in 1972.
Today is the songwriter, guitarist Pete Townshend's 70th birthday. Which to me sounds like a great excuse to celebrate his music on my blog. I celebrated his 68th birthday here.
One of my favorite Who songs is "Behind Blue Eyes." Here Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam and Joe Walsh help Pete out on this song...
One of his better known solo songs is "Let My Love Open the Door"
From his first solo album here is Pete Townshend with "Day of Silence"
I hope he has many more birthdays and writes many more songs! What is your favorite Pete Townshend song? Favorite Who song? Feel free to share in the comments and I will be back soon!
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...
Yes I teased on an earlier post I was covering the Joe Walsh concert this week. You can read my review here.Well life has been good to me so far this summer on concerts.
Here is a different version of the song..taken from this year..
Here is Joe performing at the show I reviewed, you can take a look and a listen for your self..
Here is a picture I took of Joe Walsh performing...
Well I hope I shared a little extra and I hope you enjoy my review. Thanks for stopping bye I will have another post soon...
Okay I am more of a spur of the moment kind of guy. But here are my plans for the rest of the summer..
Saturday, I am going to a benefit blues concert, cook out, pool party, moon bounce kind of shin dig. It is local and for a little girl who was born several weeks early and developed cerebral palsy. You can read her story here. If you are led to help out I am sure her family would appreciate it.
Monday, I am reviewing the Joe Walsh concert..yes life has been good to me so far...
Then I am scheduled to review a couple more shows before the end of the month. I would like to go fishing a few more times, do something with the family, and maybe a zoo trip.In between I will write a few articles, blog a bit, and hopefully find a new day job.
Stay tuned I will be back with the ultimate vacation post on Sunday to wrap up the Dog Days of Summer Blog Fest.
