Elmore James: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/elmore-james/bio/

James was known as “the King of the slide guitar” and loudness.
He began playing music by age 12 and performed at dances as a teen.
James served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he tinkered with amps and guitars to create his electric sound. He earned his first contract in 1952.

Dust My Broom (1952):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKo80b-QfK0

I Believe (1953):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tb7OmdiiKc

The Sky is Crying (1960):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKEdlSTHjtU

Done Somebody Wrong (1960):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNBk1faWI-k

Look on the Younder Wall (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRVYj57Yl-Q

Stranger Blues (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI3Zoa-5KMI

Bleeding Heart (1965):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl8_pmSfJF0

Shake Your Moneymaker (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn77rGEV6XM&feature=related

Elmore James died of a heart attack, his third, in 1963.

Johnny Cash: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Official Site:

http://www.johnnycash.com/

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/johnny-cash/bio/

1935: Family settled in Arkansas where Cash worked the cotton fields.
1944: His brother Jack died.
1950: He enlisted in the Air Force.

Hey Porter (1955):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bksZ4Qu18kc

Cry! Cry! Cry! (1955):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGTh-m21jKo&feature=related

Folsom Prison Blues (1955):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7gV5C5mB7A

Million Dollar Quartet (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFpxQOd5tHA

I Walk the Line (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEV58ztuihs

Ballad of a Teenage Queen (1958):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wT5BL7UJ9s&feature=fvst

Big River (1958):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_21p14TAXM

Don’t Take Your Guns to Town (1959):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMMp_llzBT4

In the Jailhouse Now (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLfYVFamso8

Busted (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kRsoAZjpM

Ring of Fire (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It7107ELQvY

The Ballad of Ira Hayes (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKDLQWEvubc

In 1965, he accidentally started a forest fire in Los Padres National Forest. He told a judge "I didn't do it, my truck did, and it's dead, so you can't question it."

Orange Blossom Special (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAmrKeyeHKA

Jackson w/June Carter Cash (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzhzCF77GDo

Daddy Sang Bass (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGUP8oc9Bgs

In 1968 and 1969, he released the seminal live albums At Folsom Prison and At San Quentin.

A Boy Named Sue (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n--1wR4L7zg&ob=av3n

The Johnny Cash Show ran from 1969-1971.

The Johnny Cash Show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzhKhTP4b_U

Sunday Morning Coming Down (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g2ELFGUbkg&feature=fvst

Man in Black (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXRmJyIyJbM

Any Old Wind that Blows (1972):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4F74wWP7sY

The hits began to dry up and he took up occasional acting roles.

One Piece at a Time (1976):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWHniL8MyMM

There Ain’t No Good Chain Gang w/Waylon Jennings (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woEYm8cPbWw

Ghost Riders in the Sky (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mynzbmrtp9I

He grew tired of his label and tried to get out of his deal, so he wrote…

Chicken in Black (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_uM87NTFW4

The Highwaymen (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsUM7V6Ku_8

The Wanderer w/U2 (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov0BsOYoRrc

He continued to struggle until the early 1990s when he teamed up with Rick Rubin.

Delia’s Gone (1994):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1iKEPzF1Js

Rusty Cage (1995):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtbuUlSGXzc

Hurt (2003):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o22eIJDtKho

Cash died in 2003:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4E5G8IzRzo

Walk the Line (2004):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydrr5zDJGzA

God’s Gonna Cut You Down (2006):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJlN9jdQFSc&ob=av3n

Redemption Day (2010):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_uI1BUnzws

Professor Longhair: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/professor-longhair/bio/

Professor Longhair did not seriously begin to play the piano until his 30s and his career began in 1948.

His only hit:

Bald Head (1949):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZNxSOQtQp8

Tipitina:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBSN7WOPkQ0

Mardi Gras in New Orleans:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAE0NmeVh4

Big Chief:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhYyFnFPhBg&feature=related

Go to the Mardi Gras:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wAMr3V5lN4

　
He suffered a stroke and returned in 1957. Longhair struggled in the 60s and became a gambling addict.

His appearance at the 1971 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival revitalized his career.

Professor Longhair died in 1980.

Bob Seger: Little Drummer Boy (1989)

Posted Johnny Cash's version yesterday...now it's time for Bob Seger's. IMO, this is the best version of this song ever recorded.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOe6REmAf8g

Johnny Cash: The Little Drummer Boy (1963)

Johnny Cash's version from the Johnny Cash Show. He originally recorded it in 1963...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yYHN9pVohc

Leo Fender: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/leo-fender/bio/

Fender designed and invented guitars, bass guitars, and amps that remain relevant to this day. The Stratocaster is perhaps the most iconic guitar ever created. His guitars powered rock n roll while his bass liberated soul music and R&B. Famous strat users include David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

From the Stratocaster 50^th anniversary show…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fG-_St6fVI

Sam and Dave: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/sam-and-dave/

The pair began performing together in 1961. They met on the Gospel circuit.

I Need Love (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ANa7HEQWw

They recorded at Stax from 1965-68.

You Don’t Know Like I Know (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpYLPnYYKs03

They broke through with…

Hold On, I’m Coming (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9iiO-EVb-A

Said I Wasn’t Gonna Tell Nobody (1966):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLnAWwYo8Bo

You Got Me Hummin’ (1967):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLRZJl4FKc0

When Something is Wrong with My Baby (1967):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ddPhDZgUA

Soothe Me (1967):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8JUN085KZA

Soul Man (1967):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B26ORjxQdNA

In 1968, they moved to Atlantic Records

I Thank You (1968):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLtKYFP-Zso

By this point, they were known as “Double Dynamite” for their live shows.

Soul Sister Brown Sugar (1969):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgzLhbjRnLw

The duo split in 1970, but reformed.

Don’t Pull Your Love (1971):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIKBDSn7fkU

After 1972, they failed to win another record deal, but kept touring.

Why Did You Do It (1977):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7XdE7w1Zcs

The Blues Brothers (1979) led to a resurgence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1ehMrK3itM

They opened for the Clash in 1979-80. They also opened for Sha Na Na in 1980.

The pair later split for good and did not speak for 13 years.

In 1988, Dave Prater died in a car accident.
Sam Moore performed with Bruce Springsteen in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame concert in 2009:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTplny76s7M&feature=related

The Isley Brothers: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-isley-brothers/bio/

1954: Formed as a Gospel band

Twist and Shout (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTaqn8_gMR0

The band hired Jimi Hendrix to play guitar. He left by 1966.

This Old Heart of Mine (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiOqTG9Nno

It’s Your Thing (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMimqfJVedE

I Turned You On (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1loKmKz8EE

(Who’s) That Lady (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18C5bGDWmas

Summer Breeze (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T88fbHOmvRk

Fight the Power (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRkw9UnVhug

For the Love of You (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd2sOqbIcaM

The Pride (1977):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF29wpFkl-I

It’s a Disco Night (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IY8DtmHok0

Don’t Say Goodnight (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj8wufqK59Y

Group split in 1984, but reformed in 1991 From 1991 on, they found success working with R&B and rap artists such as R. Kelly, Puff Daddy, and Lil Kim.

If You Were There (1984): WHAM! Cover:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f8f2ndBXOU

Contagious (2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qnSz6Lh5pY&ob=av2n

Andy Williams: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (1963)

For whatever reason, I always thought Johnny Mathis did the original. The song always confused me somewhat...why would people tell "scary ghost stories" for Christmas and what sort of glories occurred during "Christmases of long long ago"? Maybe Charlemagne's coronation in 800...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73UqDX_quk0&ob=av2n

Johnny Mathis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pI-gtDY5jA

Greatest Songs of the sixties part II

The second, and final, listing of my favorites from the decade.

Fortunate Son- CCR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ahDHwYWg8E

Ring of Fire- Johnny Cash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It7107ELQvY

Sunshine of Your Love- Cream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDZqmF3zS04

Gimme Shelter- The Rolling Stones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJDnJ0vXUgw

Strawberry Fields-The Beatles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7uBrx5aJ20

Greatest Songs of the Sixties part I

Just my favorite songs...


House of the Rising Sun- The Animals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmdPQp6Jcdk

Get Back- The Beatles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6G7MkBMVxE

All Along the Watchtower- Jimi Hendrix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AuxJH2Mj30

Paint it Black- The Rolling Stones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9DDpmyPZZA

I am the Walrus- The Beatles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnpil_pRUiw

I’m Free- The Who

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5roebfnD-bc

Def Leppard: White Lightning (1992)

Def Leppard suffered through many hardships in the 1980s. After the success of Hysteria, the worst appeared behind them. In 1991, guitarist Steve Clark died from a combination of alcohol, painkillers, and anti-depressants. The band claimed he literally died in the gutter. In response, they recorded "White Lightning" chronically his struggles. They featured the song on the Adrenalize album, which is probably the last major hit record for the pop metal genre.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eqkNuCjiHw

Guns n Roses: Yesterdays (1992)

Once upon a time, Guns and Roses ruled the world.  "Yesterdays" was released on Use Your Illusion II. The album, released alongside Use Your Illusion I, certified GnR as one of the biggest bands in the world. They toured for several years in support of the records destroying hotels along the way. Then, Axl Rose lost his mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5QHBZrDLvc

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (1996)

"Don't Look Back in Anger" is the first single to feature Noel Gallagher on lead vocals. The band admits to swiping lines from John Lennon and the piano resembles Lennon's "Watching the Wheels." Lennon was not the only legend Oasis borrowed from. The b-side "Step Out" resembled Stevie Wonder's "Uptight" leading Wonder to request 10% royalties. The song went platinum following its release.


...and yes that's Patrick Macnee (aka John Steed) in the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8OipmKFDeM

Queen: We Will Rock You (1977)

Brian May wrote "We Will Rock You" in response to an overwhelmingly emotional response from an audience following a show at Bingley Hall in Stafford. The song is essentially a cappella with the exception of May's brief guitar blurb. Other than that, the only accompanyment is some stomping and clapping. "We Will Rock You" has since emerged as the preeminent stadium rock song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk&ob=av2e

Clarence Carter: Strokin' (1991)

Clarence Carter's career suffered greatly when disco rose to prominence. He had some hits in the 1960s and reemerged in the 80s and 90s. "Strokin'" became a surprise hit in the nineties after appearing in Eddie Murphy's remake of The Nutty Professor. Also, hip-hop artists discovered Carter's work and began sampling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGVnH39UzI8

Fitz and the Tantrums: MoneyGrabber (2011)

Fitz and the Tantrums formed in 2008 and released their first album in 2010. They are an indie band heavily influenced by soul music in the vein of Stax or Motown. These influences are keenly felt in "MoneyGrabber" which has a huge sound. There is a lot going on in this record.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb6cBKE3WzQ

Lady Antebellum: We Owned The Night (2011)

#1 on the country charts this week...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIAu-dx21Bs&ob=av2n

Greatest Songs of the Fifties Part 2

This is the second (of 2) posts containing my favorite songs from the 1950s.

Johnny B. Goode- Chuck Berry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ofD9t_sULM

Rock Around the Clock-Bill Haley and the Comets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjBDK35FRjo&ob=av2n

Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7gV5C5mB7A

Honey Don’t- Carl Perkins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TMF3eK2ojY&feature=related

Jailhouse Rock-Elvis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxA2oIQtYWU

Greatest Songs of the fifties part 1

These are some of my favorite songs from the 1950s.

Hound Dog- Elvis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBJRY2ZqDMQ

I Walk the Line- Johnny Cash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHF9itPLUo4

Oh Boy!- Buddy Holly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwHrx0r0t2s

Rebel Rouser- Duane Eddy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGPG_Y-_BZI

Ain‘t It a Shame- Fats Domino

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNNiBcU3BR4

Great Balls of Fire- Jerry Lee Lewis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bB5xL577r4

The Year in Music: 1940

World War II raged in Europe and the Depression at home. Big Band began to take hold after being sneered at by the public. Meanwhile, Woody Guthrie releases Dust Bowl Ballads chronicling the struggles of people in the Midwest.

Glenn Miller In The Mood:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJE-onnw2gM

Frenesi-Artie Shaw:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0F4k6klcmw

Only Forever-Bing Crosby:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNCt6hkCUic

When You Wish Upon a Star- Cliff Edwards:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKh6XxYbbIc

Blueberry Hill-Gene Autry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdJSBtuS0oc

When The Swallows Return to Capistrano-The Ink Spots:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3-p71lleUY

The Woodpecker Song- Glenn Miller:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FynFKr9izA8

You Are My Sunshine-Jimmie Davis:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZdUigq5Q_Y

Dust Bowl Blues- Woody Guthrie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K5eMK1mqcU

The Cult: Edie (Ciao Baby) (1989)

Edie is Edie Sedgwick of Andy Warhol fame. She starred in a number of Warhol shorts and became an "It girl." She became addicted to drugs and alcohol and OD'd in 1971. The Cult's Ian Astbury visited New York in the 80s and became interested in Warhol and his gang.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpkVt9XTdtg

Weezer: Undone-The Sweater Song (1994)

Rivers Cuomo admits "Undone" is supposed to be a sad song, but everyone thinks it's funny. Originally, he wanted to write a song that sounds like the Velvet Underground, but instead inadvertently lifted from Metallica's "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHQqqM5sr7g

R.E.M.: Radio Free Europe (1981)

"Radio Free Europe" created "college" and "alternative" music. According to the Library of Congress, it set "the pattern for later indie rock releases by breaking through on college radio in the face of mainstream radio's general indifference." The song was originally released in 1981, but was re-recorded for their first album, Murmur in 1983. A decade later, the band's "Losing My Religion" made alternative the most popular music genre in the country.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac0oaXhz1u8&ob=av3e

Bob Marley: Redemption Song (1980)

"Redemption Song" borrows from Marcus Garvey's pan-Africanist movement from the 1920s. At the same time, it immortalizes Marley's own inner feelings as he is battling cancer. As a result, it documents not only Marley's political beliefs, but his pain, sorrow, and concerns over his own mortality.

Studio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zyAVfH6VPg

Live:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGitwApwOX8&feature=related

Pink Floyd: The Dogs of War (1987)

"The Dogs of War" is reminiscent of "Money" in its structure. It switches from 12/8 time to 4/4 time in the way "Money" goes from 7/4 to 4/4. Thematically, the song is about politicians waging war for money.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdBtwsSPgW4

Bush: The Sound of Winter (2011)

#1 on the rock charts this week. Never thought I'd see these guys again...thought they were left behind in 1995.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi06TWlKeHc&ob=av3e

Wilson Pickett: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/wilson-pickett/bio/

1955: Joined The Falcons, a Gospel group

I Found a Love w/The Falcons (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMwhq3tAHRY

After this success, he began to record solo

If You Need Me (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnK4k_EnXSo

It’s Too Late (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKmronS1x0o

In the Midnight Hour (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5p6tzBpSGg&feature=related

634-5789 (Soulsville, USA) (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My2apquxKKQ

Land of 1000 Dances (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk4Uwge4DzQ

Mustang Sally (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfuHgzu1Cjg

Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9yIoVuUM-M

Funky Broadway (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcTWxJAGQVQ

I’m in Love (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a8YfDtOVSE

Hey Jude (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWnEWm9doAM

Sugar Sugar (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrZluYnMJUY

Engine No. 9 (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7sfOlQbD28

Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjQKPILORY8

Don’t Knock My Love Part 1 (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-03-clz9h4

Fire and Water (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sC1kV5YzBc

Funk Factory (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Mo3emWIaI

Soft Soul Boogie Woogie (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z24uYiSV0y8

Hits became more sparse as the 70s wore on. By the late 80s, he grew frustrated.

In 1987, he received probation for carrying a loaded shotgun in his car. He had several run-ins with the law over the next few years.

His music dominated the 1991 film, The Commitments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNrKD7ymOOU

He appeared in the 2002 documentary, Only the Strong Survive.

Wilson Pickett died of a heart attack in 2006.

The Impressions: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-impressions/bio/

Official Site:

http://the-impressions.com/

Their career in links.

They formed in 1958. Originally called The Roosters, they delved into R&B, doo-wop, gospel, and soul. Their work served to inspire the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

For Your Precious Love (1958):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brKeKWod_G0

Jerry Butler left the group for a solo career. Curtis Mayfield became the lead singer.

Gypsy Woman (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wd4tlX5t-Q

It’s All Right (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMWlhErzOPo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZ9wOlDxG0

Mayfield decided to explore black nationalism.

Keep on Pushing (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfGsTx3xtdI

Amen (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j37aGQh2-ZA

People Get Ready (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTL9myUqLMs

Woman’s Got Soul (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aADMrUiSXQ

We’re a Winner (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HKoOYdhkq0

There is a definite musical transition to the 70s going on here:

Choice of Colors (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNV1Y01xNk8

Message songs continue…

Check Out Your Mind (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HxvRoqDefI

Mayfield left the Impressions after 1970.

Finally Got Myself Together (I’m a Changed Man) (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiS5L-WCthQ&feature=related

Sooner of Later (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsoxFAl3pUQ

Same Thing Took it Over (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpSepMzM_pY

Loving Power (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbdL85lh96M

Sunshine (1976):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJAYTYfrCUY

This Time (1976):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zawBxPuYDyk

I Ain’t Gonna Stand for It (with Eric Clapton and Billy Preston) (2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkgEZa7lDHw&ob=av2e

The Byrds: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio: 

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-byrds/bio/

One of the most influential bands of the 1960s. They pioneered the folk rock genre. They essentially combined the Beatles’ sound with Dylan’s poetry.

Mr. Tambourine Man (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqAvgN6Tyw

Turn! Turn! Turn! (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odj2kNn3_v0&feature=related

Eight Miles High (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH6UnvSlahc

So You Want to Be a Rock n Roll Star (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saAoTPXcPSg

My Back Pages (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FUGzwUTN80&feature=related

Tensions in the group led to lineup changes. The band then pioneered country rock.

Ballad of Easy Rider (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNjzzDNIJWw

Full Circle (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybSzNl_5W6w

Infighting led to the band’s demise. There were reunions over the years.

The Byrds heavily influenced The Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and R.E.M.

Nesuhi Ertegun: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/nesuhi-ertegun/bio/

He produced artists at Atlantic Records after his brother, Ahmet, founded the company.

Acts he produced:

John Coltrane:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6WwuxqXPOg

Ray Charles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I

The Drifters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UgwrSc-BrU

Bobby Darin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8OlDPqYBLw

Roberta Flack:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1eOsMc2Fgg

He died in 1989

Ralph Bass: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/ralph-bass/bio/

Bass served as a producer and talent scout.

He was responsible for…

T-Bone Walker: Call it Stormy Monday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVR8lg1YLuc

The Dominoes’ Sixty Minute Man:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UZhPKydKcY

Hank Ballard: Work With Me Annie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvzSlCH9AsM

James Brown: Please Please Please:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh0GQdl82pQ

Eli Young Band: Crazy Girl (2011)

#1 this week in country: Eli Young Band. Rihanna #1 again on pop charts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnbUSiWbb4I

LaVern Baker: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/lavern-baker/bio/

Tweedle Dee (1955):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gQ6TcUwxFg

Jim Dandy (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4esV-NMe3m0

I Can’t Love You Enough (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw_oclOdAwQ

I Cried a Tear (1958):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRjnV0DcAwE

See See Rider (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiMK1kIYQdo

Batman to the Rescue (1966):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK05PJ00F3U

In the late 60s, she grew ill after touring Vietnam. After recuperating, she stayed in the Philippines for 22 years as entertainment director of the Marine Corp NCO Staff.

She died in 1997.

John Lee Hooker: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/john-lee-hooker/bio/

Website:  http://www.johnleehooker.com/home.htm

Boogey Chillen (1948): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM3PuXDpKiA

Hobo Blues (1948):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYrVwGxlcFA

Crawling King Snake (1948):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hYBgpZdbKM

I’m In The Mood (1951):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFeI1vKtsE4

Dimples (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrnQIRMPtsM

Boom Boom (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnQ0bdHW0s

The Blues Brothers (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeD3TXeWa4I&feature=related

With Bonnie Raitt (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT-FoZt95D4

With Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi0D9JizqWw

His last recording was with the Doors.

With The Doors (2001): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw2oZifvgq0

He died in 2001:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDP-_GtKyjQ

Jimmy Reed: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/jimmy-reed/bio/

Reed was a pioneer of electric blues.

Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9YTlMs4NlI

Can’t Stand To See You Go (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVD13yPY5Ms

Honest I Do (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNECdOGTabo

Little Rain (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDz1t3eVKPc

Baby What You Want Me To Do (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwLQyyVO_ik

Big Boss Man (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di1-bB1w4wM

Bright Lights, Big City (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giGGK3Fk9co&feature=related

Shame Shame Shame (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB_W54K8SLc

In 1975:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhRZha7ULWg

He died in 1976 of respiratory failure.

Rihanna: We Found Love

#1 this week. Adele has dropped to #2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg00YEETFzg&ob=av2e

Ike and Tina Turner: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/ike-and-tina-turner/bio/

Tina Turner’s official site:

http://www.bestoftinaturner.com/

Before Ike and Tina, Ike had a hit some consider the first rock record:

Rocket 88 (1951):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbfnh1oVTk0

Tina eventually joined Ike’s band and recorded:

A Fool in Love (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoPP1wkWr1s

It’s Gonna Work Out Fine (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj9Um8T88KM

Poor Fool (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBGO91ifMxE

They struggled to break into the charts when Phil Spector signed them.

River Deep-Mountain High (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN_Aq2W2Yi0&ob=av2e

They played Altamont (1969):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyy7gnMR0yQ

Bold Soul Sister (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4b927rawfQ

I Want To Take You Higher (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lHtYsMGuVU

Proud Mary (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzQnPz6TpGc&ob=av2n

Nutbush City Limits (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg7qrYqJ9ns&ob=av2n

Ike and Tina Turner were falling apart when Tina performed in The Who’s Tommy:

Acid Queen (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwfabsTv47I

Ike’s abuse led Tina to leave and the pair both moved on to solo careers. Tina struggled until the mid-80s. Ike simply struggled.

What’s Love Got to Do With It (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu8KFlfzk3Y&ob=av2e

Better Be Good to Me (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyU7BbQSm98&ob=av2e

Private Dancer (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4QnalIHlVc&ob=av2e

She starred in Mel Gibson’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome in 1985.

We Don’t Need Another Hero (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1FPK5-Rm38

Typical Male (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2LBORNLUE8&ob=av2n

It’s Only Love with Bryan Adams (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6igcfvq2BQ

The Best (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC5E8ie2pdM&ob=av2e

I Don’t Want to Fight (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSRMiC75Vws

Her story was turned into the movie, What’s Love Got to Do With It in 1993:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbzbd2wUGao

Goldeneye (1995):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkBYVNrjjIs

When the Heartache is Over (1999):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9WL0WHc4Gg

Complicated Disaster (2005):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgh_xXeFkI8

Tina continues to tour. Ike died in 2007 of an overdose.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5GYppNDbWs

Dave Bartholomew: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/dave-bartholomew/bio/

He was mostly on the production side as a band leader, talent scout, musician, producer, arranger, and so on.
He broke into the business in 1947. His main impact was as a transitional figure from jump blues to swing to R&B to rock.

That’s How You Got Killed Before:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fci7iz4IKhQ

Good Jax Boogie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNDsH8e_SJU&feature=related

My Ding a Ling:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn3nASV-HIs

The Fat Man (Fats Domino):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIz1cPfTRW4

Ain’t That a Shame (Fats Domino):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je-vMYRXxks

I Hear You Knockin’ (Smiley Lewis):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdOEE5LvIw

Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQZVufJfcG0

Let the Good Times Roll (Shirley and Lee):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yF5ODRzii4

Howlin' Wolf: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/howlin-wolf/

His life and career in links.
In 1930, he began hanging outside juke joints and became acquainted with Charley Patton. Patton taught him how to play guitar. Wolf performed throughout the 1930s.
He did not begin recording until 1951 at Chess Records and RPM Records.

How Many More Years:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1FK620bS7A

Moanin’ at Midnight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_wUcwooc8

Smokestack Lightning:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1FK620bS7A

I Asked for Water:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvnvvzfKXC4

Spoonful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfgb9sDT1I

Little Red Rooster:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Vr-DR5HdKw

He died in 1976. According to legend, Eric Clapton purchased his tombstone. He had a profound impact on British rock acts.

The Rolling Stones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiFnleuNULQ

Cream:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-lRmVOGw3M

The Yardbirds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2mFGqPZqRA

Sammy Hagar: VOA (1984)

V.O.A. stands for Voice of America and Sammy Hagar takes the acronym and runs. This is classic Cold War rock. The music video plays into the theme as Sammy battles America's enemies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c51qJ3Ad_4&ob=av2e

Berlin: No More Words (1984)

Berlin formed in the late 1970s. They were influenced by the keyboard work of Kraftwerk and Ultravox and emerged as one of the great synthpop bands of the 80s. The video for "No More Words" pays homage to Bonnie and Clyde.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIb9QUGjdIc&ob=av2e

The Beach Boys: God Only Knows (1966)

Brian Wilson moved The Beach Boys away from their surf sound and into a more sophisticated realm with the Pet Sounds album. He experimented with a variety of different sounds and instruments and attempted more ambitious melodies and vocal harmonies. "God Only Knows" was one of the first pop songs to include the word "God" in its title further expanding the group's horizons. The song is probably best known to modern audiences as the theme song to Big Love.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOMyS78o5YI

R.E.M.: Try Not To Breathe (1992)

"Try Not To Breathe" is about a dying person asking his family not to cry. The song was not released as a single and appears on Automatic for the People. The album centered on mortality and contained many subdued tracks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RKzpCKexlw

Live (audio only):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRepiaBYo1c

Elton John: I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (1983)

This song has enjoyed an exceptionally long life. It has been used in commercials, on an episode of Family Guy, and remains a radio staple. It's even been covered by Mary J. Blige. The song peaked at #4 on the Hot 100 in 1984.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6KYAVn8ons&ob=av3e

Mary J Blige:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c7xn3zG0iA

The Year in Music: 1939

The Great Depression began its second decade while World War II broke out in Europe. The music of 1939 reflects the hopes for a better time as well as patriotism. Big band music evolved from swing and dominated the musical landscape beginning in 1935.

The following is a sample of what was popular in 1939:

The #1 song of 1939 was Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow."

Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HRa4X07jdE

and some other popular tunes.

Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHBvksGdhxA

Little Brown Jug by Glenn Miller:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYo6G8RBjAE

God Bless America by Kate Smith:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8QksTKRYS0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnQDW-NMaRs

Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXdnD39GYVU

When the Saints Go Marching In by Louis Armstrong:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLjbMBpGDA

Coldplay: Clocks (2002)

"Clocks" is one of the few iconic songs to come out of the 2000s. It's a piano driven song with minimalist accompanyment. The main theme seems to be the obsession over time as well as a sense of urgency. On a totally unrelated note, the Detroit Tigers play "Clocks" after a loss.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d020hcWA_Wg&ob=av2n

Frank Sinatra: That's Life (1966)

Frank scored another #1 hit with "That's Life" in 1966. The song was written for Sinatra and managed to top the charts despite the dominance of rock music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avU2aarQUiU&ob=av2n

Frank Sinatra: Strangers in the Night (1966)

Frank Sinatra hated "Strangers in the Night" and called it "a piece of shit." Well, it went to #1. Sometimes there is a disconnect between what artists think and what fans like. The song is famous for Sinatra's improved "doo-be-doo-be-doo" which later inspired Scooby Doo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlSbSKNk9f0

Cinderella: Shelter Me (1990)

In the 1980s, Tipper Gore attacked the music industry and tried to censor popular music. This is Cinderella's response to Tipper and others like her...and yes that is Little Richard in the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgi5xdftOIA&ob=av2e

Sammy Hagar: Give to Live (1987)

Sammy Hagar joined Van Halen in 1985, but still owed his record company an album. In 1987, he released I Never Said Goodbye, which featured the hit singles "Give to Live" and "Where Eagles Fly." The two songs became part of the Van Halen live show and later Sammy's solo shows. "Give to Live" peaked at #23 on the Hot 100 and #1 on the rock charts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y0QtTWG_vc

Keith Urban: Long Hot Summer (2011)

Adele is #1 on the pop charts and the Foos on the rock charts. Keith Urban is #1 on the country charts. Why would this song come out later in the year and not in Spring?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dtfBxUTXRY&ob=av2e

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1990

Their career in links...

Rock Hall Bio: 

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-four-seasons/bio/

In 1960, the Four Lovers became the Four Seasons with Frankie Valli on lead vocals. They released their first single in 1961.

Bermuda (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfYLa8FgCmw

Their breakthrough…

Sherry (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW_u-htXz5M

Big Girls Don’t Cry (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVBvy2cc0Io

Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROe1BwVREjo

Walk Like a Man (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMYZBVbifh8

Candy Girl (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRTkgicMbQk

The British Invasion struck, but did not effect the Four Seasons.

Dawn (Go Away) (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE40KM4SGAY

Stay (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFwLXtRrifQ

Rag Doll (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwuL3Up_mpg

Let’s Hang On (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8782KIj_rKw

Working My Way Back to You (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj0BnpvM5cQ

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZrxAn1a6N8&feature=related

By the late 60s, people wanted harder edged rock music and the Four Seasons struggled.

They experienced an up tick in popularity in the mid-70s.

Who Loves You (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs7RuveoIrE

December 1963 (Oh, What a Night) (1975 and 1994):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDxhugRKZ8g

Grease (Frankie Valli solo) (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At4EY7LQzSk

Following Grease, neither Frankie Valli nor the Four Seasons experienced much success on the charts with the exception of “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” return to the charts in 1994.