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The tremendous James PAUL McCartney is 82 today. Wow. It would be nearly impossible to write up a blog encompassing so huge a life. He is currently in his 67th year of performing, with shows scheduled in South America and Europe. No less an authority than Bob Dylan said the following: āIām in awe of…
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I know he did the best he could. Maybe mine know it about me. Happy Father’s Day to one and all. Keep doing the best you can. Mine: His: Today’s Playlist is a SomethingIsHappening compendium of Dad songs: #Dad #Parents #FathersDay #BobDylan #ForeverYoung
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On June 13, 1975, Peter Frampton plays the first of two nights at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom. Recordings from both nights, along with recordings from earlier shows in New York State, would become Frampton Comes Alive!, the biggest album of 1976. The two-record set would hit #1 in the US for ten non-consecutive weeks, becoming…
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When Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis awoke on Friday, June 12, 1970, he was a little hazy on the previous evening’s details. He was aware that the team had flown in to San Diego late Wednesday afternoon following a series against the Giants. And he knew his manager, Danny Murtaugh, had given him permission to…
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I saw the great Jill Sobule yesterday for the 1st time. I’m very late to the party, and the party should be bigger anyway. My girlfriend has been a fan for years though, even hosting Jill for a few House Concerts. Jill played an Outpost in the Burbs show yesterday at The Van Vleck House…
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The incomparable Tony Rice was born 73 years ago today in Danville, Virginia, though he grew up in Los Angeles. It was his father Herb Rice that introduced him to Bluegrass music. Tony, along with his brothers, would educate themselves on the foundations of Country and Bluegrass, initially from the band The Kentucky Colonels, lead…
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He was born 66 years ago today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His story is well-documented and too short. I simply want to acknowledge the anniversary of his birth, share a few clips and a Playlist. I shared a personal recollection a while back of two concert experiences I had with the man. You can read it…
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Released 59 years ago today in glorious Mono, by London Records in the US, “Satisfaction,” b/w “The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man.” The story of its composition is legendary. Keith claimed to have written the riff almost in his sleep, recording the basic riff on a portable cassette player, playing the tape in the…
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The great Ian Hunter (born Ian Hunter Patterson) is 85 today. He’s had his share of successes, solo and with the legendary Mott The Hoople. But his biggest successes have come as a covered songwriter. Barry Manilow and Great White have hit it big with his songs, and The Presidents of the United States made…
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Released 58 years ago today, one of The Beatles’ greatest 45’s, “Paperback Writer” b/w “Rain.” Both songs had been recorded in the time frame of the Revolver sessions, though neither track ended up on the album. They are two of the best performances of the band’s rhythm section. Ringo to this day claims “Rain” is…
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