The Replacements: I'll Be You (1989)

The Replacements are an iconic band. Despite this, they made only one appearance on Billboard's Hot 100 charts. It came in 1989 with "I'll Be You." A couple of years later, Paul Weterberg's contributions to the Singles soundtrack broke into the mainstream.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6cud1gp4RE

Adele: Set Fire to the Rain (2012)

This is #1 this week. I'd estimate the odds of it ending up in a TV show like Grey's Anatomy or such at about 99%.

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

It reminds me of this from Buffy the Vampire Slayer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hxafBhGZ-Q

Weezer: Hash Pipe (2001)

Rivers Cuomo popped some ritalin, drank some tequila, and wrote "Hash Pipe." He lifted from Aldo Nova and Lita Ford for the melody. The video includes giant sumo wrestlers. Quite frankly, it is one of the more interesting songs in rock history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9BGLtqqkVI

Blondie: Maria (1999)

In 1999, Blondie released their first single in 17 years. "Maria" hit #1 in the UK and peaked at #82 in America. They disbanded in 1982 when doctors diagnosed Chris Stein with pemphigus. He survived and the band reunited. Blondie is the only American act to have #1 hits in the UK in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzUat_wC6Ko

George Harrison: Brainwashed (2003)

George Harrison began work on his final album in 1988, but was in no hurry to finish. Following a cancer battle in 1997, he refocused his energies. He died in 2001 before finishing the work. His son, Dhani and friend Jeff Lynne completed the album's final tracks for release in 2003. The title track recounts modern society in general and people's ability to be brainwashed over petty, sometimes insignificant, materialism. Lyrically, Brainwashed is reminiscent of The Beatles' "Taxman" also composed by Harrison.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ8pjXxNym4

R.E.M.: Supernatural Superserious (2008)

In the mid-90s, R.E.M. changed their sound and moved into a different direction. By the mid-00s, Peter Buck himself criticized their work. In 2008, they moved back to basics. "Supernatural Superserious" announced the band's return to its roots. The song became their first song to chart since "Imitation of Life" in 2001. They changed the song's name from "Disguised" on the advice of Coldplay's Chris Martin. In 2011, the band announced their breakup after releasing the critically acclaimed Collapse into Now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_We6ubpUHZs&ob=av2e

The Year in Music: 1941

1941 provided an Indian summer in the midst of the Great Depression and before World War II. Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams thrilled Americans throughout the baseball season and big band music dominated. The music continued to own the market until 1946 when dramatic changes occurred. Here are some of the top hits of 1941.

Chattanooga Choo-Choo (Glenn Miller)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XQybKMXL-k

A String of Pearls (Glenn Miller)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLTDo08giGk

Green Eyes (Jimmy Dorsey)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neyj54oSHC0

Amapola (Jimmy Dorsey)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx6I1dFnZnQ

God Bless This Child (Billie Holiday)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_1LfT1MvzI

Blueberry Hill (Gene Autry)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQzt0263Kj0

Take the “A” Train (Duke Ellington)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guYlCLmX59c&ob=av2n

　

Dusty Springfield: Son of a Preacher Man (1968)

"Son of a Preacher Man" was offered to Aretha Franklin, who turned it down. She recorded a version herself after hearing Dusty Springfield's. Modern audiences know the song from its appearance in Pulp Fiction.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp4339EbVn8

Aretha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD42WhNl9z0

Prince: Raspberry Beret (1985)

Prince changed it up a bit with "Raspberry Beret." He incorporated Middle Eastern cymbals, strings, and a harmonica into this soundfest. In 2007, Justin Timberlake lifted the drums for "Until the End of Time."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87k4QLn_q-Y

Lindsey Buckingham: Go Insane (1984)

Lindsey Buckingham said "Go Insane" is about the relative nature of insanity. Insanity can depend on the context someone finds themselves in. He goes on, "Looking at it that way we all tend to go insane a little bit, I think that's ok. I think that's one of the things the album is saying - it is ok to go insane, it can be quite cathartic actually, to watch yourself go out to the edge and sort of reel yourself back in - now hopefully you do reel yourself back in." The original definitely sounds like it's from 1984. In recent years, Buckingham has stripped it down for live performances.

The original:

http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/36owgl_ZhI0/

Live:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGrOqhQvDC4

The Black Keys: Lonely Boy (2012)

"Lonely Boy" is #1 on the rock charts this week. When the video hit Youtube, it got over 400,000 views in the first day alone. This is the band everyone seems to be picking to have a breakout year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8

Kid Rock: Bawitdaba (1999)

Kid Rock toiled for a decade before breaking in 1999. After initial failures, he learned to play instruments and expanded his music knowledge. In 1998, he released Devil Without a Cause, which was light years ahead of his previous work. In May 1999, he released Bawitdaba and the rest is history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OrNS2zbTZg&ob=av2n

Sting: Love is Stronger Than Justice (1993)

Ten Summoner's Tales is a play on Sting's real name and Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. The album represented a shift away from the themes of mortality in The Soul Cages and examined themes of love and morality. The album spawned seven singles including "Love is Stronger Than Justice."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMKxq91fA6E&feature=related

Van Halen: Tattoo (2012)

Van Halen released it's first new song with David Lee Roth in 16 long years. Roth fronted the band from 1972-85 before being replaced by Sammy Hagar. Hagar lasted until 1996 when Roth returned. The band dumped Roth and replaced him with Gary Cherone from 1996-99. Hagar returned in 2003 and lasted until 2005. Roth returned for a third tour in 2006. Van Halen's last single with Roth was 1997's "Can't Get This Stuff No More." In 2004, the VH released two songs with Hagar.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WfQ-hV3WtA&ob=av2e

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Official Site:

http://www.jimihendrix.com/us/home

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-jimi-hendrix-experience/bio/

Hendrix got his first guitar at age 15 and played it for hours. After a stint in the army, he tried to make it in show business.
In the early days, Hendrix worked with The Isley Brothers, Little Richard, and toured with the Monkeys. He formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1966.

Hey Joe (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE3FAY-NOiU

At the Monterey Pop Festival, Hendrix and The Who entered into a competition to see who could top the other.
Monterey (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_742k-ExYwA

Purple Haze (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W55Smyyzs58

The Wind Cries Mary (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwNQoazwf2Y

Foxy Lady (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC4WXown03c

All Along the Watchtower (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Z7LR8Z9_o

The Experience disbanded in 1969.

Stone Free (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50nmzOqHinw

Fire (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKDQ-l22ayU

At Woodstock (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyGGG1I-rf8

At the Isle of Wight (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI5IthRfnik

Voodoo Child (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h2ywNdG45I

Jimi Hendrix died in 1970 from an overdose. Since his death, his estate has been quite prodigious with Hendrix recordings. He produced just three studio albums before his death. After his passing, there has been a multitude of recordings.

The Yardbirds: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

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

Imagine a band with Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page…

The Yardbirds formed in 1963 and signed a contract in 1964.

For Your Love (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU5zqidlxMQ

Clapton left to join John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers

Heart Full of Soul (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mQkFpkShg&feature=related

I’m a Man (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAdCePtwoW4

Shapes of Things (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc17DqcA6Qc&feature=related

Over Under Sideways Down (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLv7viCMGo8

Happenings 10 Years Time Ago (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFqxiQa74PQ

Beck was fired for missing some shows because of an illness.
Ten Little Indians (1967):

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

Goodnight Sweet Josephine (1968):

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

In 1968, Jim McCarthy and Kevin Relf left the band. Page mutated the band’s remnants into Led Zeppelin.

LMFAO: Sexy and I Know It (2012)

#1 this week...LMFAO...people like crap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO2c7ygb5P4

Bobby "Blue" Bland: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/bobby-blue-bland/bio/

1947: Moved to Memphis at age 17. Sometimes he worked as a chauffer for B.B King or Junior Parker. He began to excel as a singer, but the army called. Bland served in the army until 1954.

Farther On Up the Road (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRZCdJ4n60Q

Little Boy Blue (1958):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwh6eqRZ0OQ

I’ll Take Care of You (1959):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jDezN6ZudU

I Pity the Fool (1961):

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

Turn on Your Love Light (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omibc6VzRho

That’s the Way Love Is (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9xpKfqpfhw

Ain’t Nothing You Can Do (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjggFlKLP5E

Financial and personal pressures forced his touring group’s breakup in 1968. Bland suffered from depression and alcoholism. However, he returned.

This Time I’m Gone For Good (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rddTgGRP60g

Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City (1974):

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

I Wouldn’t Treat a Dog (1974):

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

He continues to work. Bland’s last album came out in 2003.

Bill Graham: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/bill-graham/bio/

According to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame’s website, “Concert promoter and artist manager Bill Graham forever changed the way rock and roll is presented.” He brought order to chaos in San Francisco’s music scene in the mid-to-late sixties at places such as the Fillmore.

He booked and promoted acts such as Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, and Big Brother and Holding Company. Later, he’d mix genres and book Miles Davis with Neil Young. He tried to avoid the splintering of popular music which became prevalent in the late 70s. In 1985, he helped organize Live Aid.

He died in a helicopter crash in 1991.

Booker T. and the M.G.s: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/booker-t-and-the-mgs/bio/

The band played an important role in Memphis and southern soul music. It was also one of the first integrated soul acts.

Green Onions (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-7QSMyz5rg

Booker T and the M.G.’s emerged as the Stax house band playing on many classics.

Walking the Dog by Rufus Thomas (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6AZNywvF-s

Hold On I’m Coming by Sam and Dave (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN4DHY_9gOs

The band continued to release songs, but only “Green Onions” did well until…

Hip Hug-Her (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJbjke7Ps2Q

Groovin’ (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN83zH3Kxpg

In 1967, they played the Monterey Pop Festival backing the likes of Otis Redding:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdF6EsBsQFA

Soul Limbo (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07ODfONteWg

Hang ‘Em High (1968):

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

Time is Tight (1969):

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

Melting Pot (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW08GnKufQ8

Booker T. Jones left Stax before “Melting Pot” and the band retired the name. Although reunions occurred from time to time.

In 1975, drummer Al Jackson was murdered in his home. The three surviving members reunited in 1977 and Booker T and the M.G.’s were back.

Sticky Stuff (1977):

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

Steve Cropper and Donald “Duck” Dunn played as part of the Blues Brothers Band in 1980:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5N35kQAPv0

In 2004, they were the house band for Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival.

Doc Pomus: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/doc-pomus/bio/

He became a fan after hearing Big Joe Turner. Polio left his wheelchair bound.
Doc Pomus wrote some of popular music’s most popular songs.

This Magic Moment by the Drifters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVJ5Oyyimpw

Young Blood by the Coasters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgX3a6ApQbs

A Teenager in Love by Dion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNYdcwunG7g

Lonely Avenue by Ray Charles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH7rl0ifDwM

Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFw5a5Bp_Pw

There Must be a Better World Somewhere by B.B. King:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRUf3AE0i6I

Doc Pomus died in 1991.