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.
Unanimous decision is a fancy way of writing shut out. Solomon Burke silenced the Rage Against the Machine. All my voters woke up early and were too hungover for the Rage! 2 of the 3 statements above can be verified.
Sometimes big contrasts work and sometimes they don't. Close battle or shutout I am still left pondering over what my next battle will be.
Today's Monday's Music Moves Me is a freebie and since tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day I thought I would use that as a theme. It is one of those things people don't talk about but maybe through music we can have a conversation. Sometimes it is a kind word that pulls someone from the edge, sometimes it is professional help, and sometimes it is too late.
Let's start with Curt Kobain from Nirvana..."Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Chris Cornell... "Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart"
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park.. "In The End"
Richard Manuel of The Band..."The Shape I'm In"
The inspiration for me wanting to write a blog post on this subject comes from the passing of a talented guitarist, Neal Casal who passed away on August 26 after playing one of the biggest music festivls in North America the LOCKN Festival in Virginia. Neal was a member of Ryan Adam's band The Cardinals, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hard Working Americans, and Circles Around the Sun. He had played with Bob Weir, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Tift Merritt, Robert Randolph, and many more.
Nel with his song "Maybe California"...
I know there are other musicians who have committed suicide. I know many of my readers know people who have committed suicide. Perhaps someone who is struggling will find help through reading this post, or taking to someone. Maybe it will help someone hang on.
Monday's Music Moves Me theme today is to spell out Labor Day with a playlist. I can do that and I am back doing the Monday's Music Moves Me thing for at least this week. If you want to sign up for it, see who else is playing or want to join in here is a link for that.
L is for Lazy
Deep Purple kicking things off.
A is for Autumn Leaves
Changing gears with the talented Eva Cassidy.
B is for Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Green Day taking us down another road!
O is for Oh Well!
That's a different Fleetwood Mac!
R is for Radio Waves
Roger Waters of Pink Floyd fame with a solo song.
D is for Dream Weaver
Gary Wright taking us on a journey.
A is for Aeroplane
Red Hot Chili Peppers spicing up the playlist.
Y is for Yesterday!
Tomorrow when you go back to work you will long for Yesterday! Ending with The Beatles is never a bad thing. I hope you enjoyed and will see you soon!
Keeping in the Spirit of Labor Day I chose the Bob Dylan song "Maggie's Farm." Of course where this a Bob song there is always a few covers. I am going to lift my glass this weekend and I'm not going to work on "Maggie's Farm."
All right I mix it up with a couple of covers and you let me know which one you like the best in the comments.
Contender One: Solomon Burke
Contender Two: Rage Against The Machine
Quite different takes of Bob's song! Let me know which one you like best. Enjoy the Holiday I'll drink one for you!
I've always enjoyed Jeff Beck's version of "Sleepwalk" by Santo and Johnny. I enjoyed this battle because I got to find a worthy challenger in Joe Satriani. I also enjoyed the opportunity to listen to more Santo and Johnny. I know I had listened to their version "Sleep Walk" several times I just never really dug into their other tunes.
It's a good thing Elvis Costello loves Diana Krall cause the jazz pianist got no love here. Prince on piano shut her out 5 to nothing. They were covering folk legend Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You." Jazz wasn't a stretch as Jaco used to play bass for her.
Prince was great at covering songs. If your wondering what would have happened if he played that song on guitar instead..
Maybe I should have done Prince versus Prince. When in doubt "Purple Rain"..
