What are you listening to right now?

[MIke R]

no but I just listened to it....pretty good

 

[Voosh]

Is this the one?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58ijzGRh56U



Nice. A little poignant and whiny. But, to the point and solid.

 

[Eddie]

Listenin' to Texas (they're from Scotland- go figure...) Her name is Sharleen Spiteri.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQQFEVJ8C1s

Another one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLv4omnrQfY

 

[Voosh]

That's why I'm listening to that right now. Favorite line in her bio -


"the main reason she plays a black Fender Telecaster"


Yep.

 

[Voosh]

I REALLY wish some more of these folks got bigger recognition in the USA.

 

[Voosh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvHKjDKY_O8


I don't admit to anything.


(I still, sometimes, noodle with Fender basses, GK and Ampeg amps, Shure mics and Hartke speakers; with custom electronics. The B15 just rocks. IMHO.) talk about a cheap plug...

 

[Eddie]

I REALLY wish some more of these folks got bigger recognition in the USA.

Couldn't agree more...
I thought these guys should have been huge. They did a bunch of perfect pop tunes. Still holds up well (IMHO) after about 25 years:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR3mBS2kbsg

 

[Voosh]

I'll start with a couple disclaimers (what else is new .)

I can't believe the XMAS hype that started in stores here BEFORE Halloween the last few years. A number of our neighbors have XMAS lights outside and it ain't even Thanksgiving. It's a special time for many - it's not just XMAS. I like the Gene Autry version, but this one is a classic. IMHO.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZSNY94DABQ


May every day be a holiday and special to all. With consideration for all around - every day.




OK. Here's the original (without fixin' it with gizmos.)


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

 

[Voosh]

Holiday time of year. Gotta get in touch with a bass friend, mentor and scrabbler. Carol Kaye.



http://carolkaye.com/www/library/sounds/mp3/bass_performances/Driving_crazy_merged.mp3

Born in 1935. Last time I talked to her, still pounding the hell on the strings.

I hope that link came through OK. Proves why she has not only done great backing for many "big time" artists, but has many, many numerous movie and ad credits to her name.

 

[Voosh]

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

Hey. I cruise the spectrum. One of the ICP's lives down the road. A local techno music guru will be joining us Sunday for our post-T'Giving dinner (He also plays some mean blues and jazz and can't be beat on bass poppin' and slappin'. Curiously enough, he also does a lot of gospel stuff.) A fun mix. Always.

Oh. And a tribute to my neighbor Mick. I've learnt so much about Irish music from him. Couldn't find a vid quickly. So here's a good one from one of his students. Amazing how popular Irish music is here and how many kids are learning to play it.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1zKN7qJtWQ


Oh. There's Mick. Second from left on fiddle. He always knows how to surround himself with pretty faces.


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

 

[amyb]

Swell, I am now having coffee and clogging/jigging in the kitchen!

 

[JEK]

I'm listening to Merle Haggard Yesterday's Wine. What a life this guy has had. From prison to the State Department dinner tonight, the White House tomorrow and the Kennedy Center Honors tomorrow night.

 

[amyb]

And to which will you be wending your way, our dapper man about town?

 

[JEK]

Tomorrow night. They don't let me in those other places

 

[amyb]

You should have a grand old time. Enjoy!

 

[Voosh]

OK. Maybe a new poll - Who has a more ragged look today? Keith Richards or Merle Haggard? Or...?

 

[Voosh]

Doing some house cleaning on folders and files tonight. Ran across this. I believe Eddie sent this to us. I think this is the right link to a classic -



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

 

[Voosh]

Since JEK mentioned Merle and Martin posted his tough reminder -



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w_8j4ie73g


Y'all take care. Always. Can't miss another sunrise on "that isle."

 

[Voosh]

Oh heck. Just had to replay this one. JJ keeps good company. Despite (poifect pro, natural attitude, in my opinion) -




Cale is also well known for his longstanding aversion to stardom, extensive touring, and even continual recording. He has happily remained a relatively obscure cult artist for the last 35 years.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Tiqv4Irjs


BTW. Who's the lady playing acoustic guitar solid backup? And, I did hear hints of keyboard. Who dat?

 

[Rosemary]

Beautiful! After Midnight...what a great version of that song.Thank you for my introduction to JJ Cale. Wow, IMHO, if you don't mind. We just heard a concert of the Ebony Singers at Wesleyan University in Middletown CT. Our daughter sang - we ALL sang. And danced. Uplifting. And a band and a half with keyboards, drums, bass and guitar... Young voices singing with all their hearts. Oh - I loved every minute.