jamesjazzguitar Posted February 26, 2012 Hoagy is one of my favorite songwriters. Many of his songs have unique and 'cool' chord progressions. He would be an American great only for his songwriter but of course he was also an actor and entertainer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vaudeville_hooligan Posted February 26, 2012 Dianne Reeves-Who's minding the store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted March 1, 2012 Latin guitarist Waldir Azevedo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pKF7vTk73M&feature=fvst Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrob1955 Posted March 2, 2012 Scottman, Waldir Aleve - that was a nice post. Thanks. *Oscar Aleman y su Orquestra - Besame Mucho* --- Louisiana Red died last week. One of the last of the bluesmen in the tradition of Lightnin' Hopkins and John Lee Hooker.This is probably his most well known song. Eric Burdon did a screaming version of this. *WARNING -* This song is totally vicious and psychotic, definitely rated 'R' for violence. Enter at your own risk. *Louisiana Red - Sweet Blood Call* Best wishes Metairie Road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted March 2, 2012 Nice one! I am a fan of Oscar Aleman too! Another blues guitarist I really like is Lonnie Johnson: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
movieman1957 Posted March 16, 2012 Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted March 16, 2012 Jean Sibelius, The Swan of Tuonela: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUAmi6WIfuU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted March 21, 2012 Donovan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aNaqUm26hY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DearHeart Posted March 21, 2012 I've been listening to the fabulous Dinah Washington! My favorite song of hers is "Teach Me Tonight" and "Stairway to the Stars" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackFavell Posted March 21, 2012 I love both Donovan and Dinah Washington! Great picks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinecrazydc Posted March 22, 2012 This should get everyone in the mood for Kirk D. and 20,000 Leagues !! http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtubewhaleofatale20%2c000&mid=7F642F215909872405D47F642F215909872405D4&view=detail&FORM=VIRE3 CinecrazyDC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackFavell Posted March 27, 2012 I am not a big blues fan but I do like it occasionally, and especially the older recordings. That one was great! I like Wilkins' voice. Did anyone see the TCM clip about *Hallelujah!* and the lullaby that Fanny Belle DeKnight sang? It gave me chills up and down my spine to know that that song was probably passed down from generation to generation since at least the 1870's, probably further back than that. I tried to find a copy but didn't see it on a cursory look around youtube and the TCM media room. Edited by: JackFavell on Mar 27, 2012 8:16 AM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted March 27, 2012 That is one of my favorite Frank Stokes sides! Frank played in medicine shows in the early 1900s, and along with blues, his repitoire included ragtime and pop tunes as well. "I Got Mine" is a raggy tune from the early 1900s. Another favorite song is "Chicken", by the Utica Jubilee Singers: Edited by: Scottman on Mar 27, 2012 12:00 PM to correct the song title Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackFavell Posted March 27, 2012 Ha! I feel the same way every time I go to the grocery store and see the prices! Edited by: JackFavell on Mar 27, 2012 1:37 PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted March 28, 2012 Yep, true enough! While we're on the food subject....Jim Jackson: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackFavell Posted March 28, 2012 What a joyful happy voice he had! I'll jump a generation or so while we're on the subject: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UtPJdrpjMU&feature=fvst Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted March 28, 2012 Mmmmm...potato salad, and frim fram sauce! Another food song for ya... Larry Groce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ--JIh8zTY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackFavell Posted March 28, 2012 That's funny! But I'm getting hungry! I need some french fried potatoes soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackFavell Posted March 29, 2012 Sad news today - Earl Scruggs has died of natural causes at 88 years old. Edited by: JackFavell on Mar 29, 2012 6:58 AM Edited by: JackFavell on Mar 29, 2012 7:01 AM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted March 29, 2012 I feel lucky that I got to see Earl perform at UCLA in November, 2011. He still sounded great. More of Earl: "Down The Road" "McKinley's Gone" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackFavell Posted March 29, 2012 Ahhh! You ARE lucky! He was a great great musician. I've been reading up and he revolutionized banjo playing and country music itself. But most of all, he was just the most enjoyable to listen to. I love your choices! Mine were a little rushed, but I loved what he had to say at the beginning of that first clip, and how he liked to share the spotlight. He seems like he was a really NICE man as well as a consummate artist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
movieman1957 Posted March 29, 2012 I hear that McCartney is releasing a remastered "Ram" in May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted March 30, 2012 Nice! It is a good album. I'll add another fave from "Ram": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjBY1YVt28g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
