Old School Musicianship… Rock and Roll.. Jazz… Blues… Big Band even…

[kenbrack]

 

[Rj_1954]

I Heard It on the Grapevine
Song by Marvin Gaye

 

[Rj_1954]

Me and You and a Dog Named Boo - 1975
Song by Lobo

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

I just saw online that Greg Kihn passed away back on the 13th. Just another reminder of our own mortality as the artists we listened to and enjoyed are slowly taken from us.

He didn't have a lot of hits but what he did give us are more than memorable IMHO

Greg Kihn Band - The Breakup Song

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

And one more, of course:

Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy

 

[Rj_1954]

The Huckelbuck - 1958
Song by Chubby Checker

 

[Rj_1954]

Peppermint
Song by Jack Stauber

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

I heard this song earlier when I was grocery shopping; not this version but someone else doing it as a cover. Not as good as the original IMHO

Tommy James & The Shondells - I Think We`re Alone Now

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

Birthday wishes to Belinda Carlisle, born this day, August 17, 1958, 66 years young. She hasn't had any hits since the 80s and other than a few reunions with the Go-Go's she's been kind of forgotten unless you listen to oldies radio and that's a shame and she has a really good voice that works well for both high-energy pop songs as well as ballads.

I think this is my favorite Go-Go's song, also one of their last big hits.

The Go-Go's - Head Over Heels

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

Birthday wishes to Ian Gillan, born this day, August 19, 1945, 79 years young. Of course, best known as the lead singer of Deep Purple along with his occasional solo work. While Purple was never a "hits" band, they've had several iconic songs, and yes, more than just Smoke on the Water and Highway Star. But I think this song really shows off his vocals nicely.

Deep Purple - Space Truckin'

 

[BrendaBear]

Birthday wishes to Ian Gillan, born this day, August 19, 1945, 79 years young. Of course, best known as the lead singer of Deep Purple along with his occasional solo work. While Purple was never a "hits" band, they've had several iconic songs, and yes, more than just Smoke on the Water and Highway Star. But I think this song really shows off his vocals nicely.

Deep Purple - Space Truckin'

I absolutely love "Smoke On the Water" but also think "Lazy" and "Hush" are masterpieces. Soooo cool!!!!

I used to use Lazy as my test song for new car stereo installs.

 

[Mrtenant]

 

[deltablues65]

......****** Truckin...Deep Purple (Live in Japan)....there you go Brenda, in light of your post for Ian, always really enjoyed Child in Time, Strange Kind of Woman and Lazy from this album

 

[deltablues65]

....and a 1980s Purple fav with the same line up

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

I absolutely love "Smoke On the Water" but also think "Lazy" and "Hush" are masterpieces. Soooo cool!!!!

Hush is definitely a classic. Jon Lord's organ solo really makes it extra-special IMHO

Deep Purple - Hush

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

I used to use Lazy as my test song for new car stereo installs.

This was always the song I'd try out on a new stereo, car or home.

Jefferson Starship - Jane

 

[Rj_1954]

Mr. Blue Sky - 1977
Song by Electric Light Orchestra

 

[BrendaBear]

Mr. Blue Sky - 1977
Song by Electric Light Orchestra

Okay... this is weird... I woke up with this song going through my head yesterday.

Which is even more strange because I'm very neutral on this song... I don't dislike it, but don't particularly "like" it either.

 

[Rj_1954]

Somebody's Watching Me - 1984
Song by Rockwell

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

Birthday wishes to Robert Plant, born this day, August 20, 1948, 76 years young. Of course, we all know him as the lead singer for Led Zepplin as well as a successful solo career. Got a ton of songs to choose from, think I'll go with this one.

Led Zeppelin - Going To California

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

Birthday wishes to the late Phil Lynott, born this day, August 20, 1949, taken way too young from us. Best known for being the lead singer of Thin Lizzy, never quite as successful here in the states versus the UK. Still, they had a number of songs that were played on FM radio over the years. I was going to go with the obvious choice, The Boys are Back in Town, but when I typed in Thin Lizzy in the Youtube search bar, this was the first song that came up, and it's probably their next best-known song. Plus it's a cool tune!

Thin Lizzy - Cowboy Song

 

[Mrtenant]

These ole boys can play some guitar

 

[BrendaBear]

I am listening to this on this sunny morning... and it's just... hitting the spot.

Sitting at my desk, getting some killer work done... I've got this cranked up a bit... and yeah... so cool! The right music just gets everything going better.

Loggins & Messina - Angry Eyes

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

Birthday wishes to Rick Springfield, born this day, August 23, 1949, 75 years young. Lots of songs to choose from but this is definitely my favorite.

Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

In the mood for a little BTO this evening.

Bachman–Turner Overdrive - Roll On down the Highway