R.I.P BJ Thomas

 I am sure I heard other songs on the radio, but one of the first I remember hearing was "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head."

Three years ago, much later than when I first her the song, I was able to see him life in a very small concert hall.

"The Eyes of a New York Woman"

I left that song out when I wrote about seeing him on a Monday's Music Moves Me post, but someone said in the comments it was his favorite.

"Hooked on a Feeling" with Sara Niemietz. She is a talented singer who sang with him when she was 4.  Her post was how I heard the news.

The world lost a talented singer, songwriter may he rest in peace!

R.I.P Captain Stubing

 The Captain of the Love Boat passed away today at the age of 90. Captain Stubing was perhaps Gavin MacLeod's biggest role. The show ran 10 years and 250 episodes. It also spun out a television movie.

                                                 The show's opening...

I'm sure a seven year run on the Mary Tyler Moore show helped his career. Plus some spots on TV history from 1957 to 2011.

He will live on in re-runs on the expected shows and the unexpected! May he rest in peace.

R.I.P Eric Carle

 

Eric Carle wrote the above story. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 91. The beloved children's book author best known for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, and more. More than 145 million of his books have been sold worldwide according to Wikipedia.  

Fortunately his legacy will live on for generations to come through his wonderful books. He will be missed by his fans, friends and family/ 

Battle of the Bands Results: Stevie Ray Vaughan is King of the Nursery Rhyme

The recordings were done arguably at Buddy Guy's and Stevie Ray Vaughan's prime. A lot of people around my age have Stevie Ray among their top guitarists. Buddy Guy is a blues legend and one of the best blues guitarists of all time. I'm not surprised Stevie won but I thought it would be closer.

It was a "Cold Shot"

"Pride and Joy"

"Lenny"

Well I will be back with a new Battle June 1!

Battle of the Bands: Mary Had a Little Lamb

 Welcome to another Battle of the Bands. I started the year with some rock anthem battles, then I settled into a jazz grove. In April I went with 50's rock and modern millennial pop before returning to jazz. What in the wide world of music am I going to select this time around? Let's do a famous nursery rhyme. Wait let's have two great guitarists perform said nursery rhyme. 

Just in case you need a refresher on "Mary Had a Little Lamb" here is an example of the tune...

As you know I will present two contenders giving us their interpretation of this classic nursery rhyme. You my awesome readers and listeners tell me which one you like the best in the comments. My job is pretty easy I count up the votes like I am counting sheep and announce a winner in a week or so in a new post.

Contender One: Buddy Guy

Contender Two: Stevie Ray Vaughan

Which one did you like the best Buddy or Stevie? Let me know in the comments and I will see you soon!

R.I.P Colt Brennan

Colt Brennon had a college career that showed glimpses to bright future. The pass happy quarterback set all kinds of records as a University of Hawaii Rainbow Warrior. He lead them to a big Bowl, he was a Heisman Trophy finalist. 

Highlights from his college days..

He was drafted in the 6th round by the 

Washington Redskins. He stayed on the roster for a couple of seasons, bounced to another team, bounced to other leagues never catching on. Soon the former quarterback was out of football. In the real world he suffered from injuries from a car accident and battled a healthy dose of demons.

Sadly his life ended during mental health awareness month.

Remembering Shock G

 Gregory Edwards Jacobs better known by his hip hop professional name Shock G passed away last month. His rise to fame was being the lead vocalist for the Digital Underground. (music disclaimer some music might work in the club but not at work)

                                                         "The Humpty Dance"

"Same Song" featuring Tupac

He became more a sideman, a producer working with the likes of Tupac. He also worked with KRS-One, Bobby Brown and Prince to name a few. He will be missed in the Hip Hop world.