Jackson Free Press

My friends often make smart-ass comments about my taste in music. I write this sentence as Babs wails "Moon River" in the background, and my cats look at me distastefully while hiding their tiny heads under their paws. For the past five years, I've been happier listening to oldies and standards than being concerned with the newest hot stuff that is playing on the radio. In fact, I probably couldn't even tell you the name of the new hot song that is playing on the radio. I listen to old people's music. My parents don't even listen to the music I enjoy.

My other dad is constantly giving me really cool CDs—like Stevie Nicks' first-ever LP recording and Fiona Apple's new collection of angst-filled wailings. I don't know if I should feel badly that I hold my ears when my parents attend concerts and buy new music, and I scream, "Is this what the kids are calling music these days?" All I know is that I'd rather listen to Sinatra croon "My Way" than ever assault these same ears with a song containing "BadonkaDonk" in the title.

Really, what is a BadonkaDonk? And more importantly, can I purchase it at Target? I will never be the cool kid with the new, hip indie rock playing in her car. Most of my friends get in the car, turn up the radio and then turn around and ask "What in the hell is this crap?" My reply? "It's real music."

I was raised in a musical household. My father was a singer and played the guitar and harmonica. When I was small, he bought me a ukulele and taught me all the songs that could possibly be produced by the two-foot, four-stringed mini-guitar. My first memories of my father are of sitting beside him, holding my instrument and singing and playing, "You get a line and I'll get a pole, darlin.'" I guess my taste in music comes from somewhere—I blame him for lots of other things as well.

In the interest of the music issue, I offer a list of my top 10 albums for all the other horribly un-cool people out there. Some of them are oldies; some of them are sad, wailing guitar ballads. And some of them are just forgotten—for good reason:

1) Nina Simone, "Love Songs." As I write, "I Loves You Porgy" is playing on repeat in the background. No one does love songs like Nina Simone. This album, a few candles and a good bottle of wine could get the 40-Year-Old Virgin laid. There is something soulful and sad about Nina that makes even the most reserved person want to get naked. Best naked track? "In the Dark."

2) Damien Rice, "O." This album is so freaking depressing it once helped me cry out a two-and-a-half-year relationship in two and a half days. Lord knows I want to have 10,000 of this man's babies, but this album should come with a warning for those that suffer from depression. Best suicidal track after a breakup? "The Blower's Daughter."

3) Jack L and the Black Romantics, "Wax." Jack Lukeman is a hot Irishman who produced this album as a tribute to Jacque Brel. Track that makes me want to rule the world? "Jacky." Listen to it loud while driving fast, and you'll get the full effect.

4) Kamikaze, "Draft Day II." I don't like rap, but I love this man. He recently gave me a copy of this album, and I've embarrassed myself with the thumping bass at stop lights ever since. Best track to listen to on the way to work? "Home."

5) Michael Buble, "It's Time." There, I said it. Yes, I'm horribly ashamed. But as soon as I get the time, I'm going to stalk this Canadian like only a good American can. Best track? His version of "Quando Quando Quando" with Nelly Furtado.

6) Nora Jones, "Come Away With Me." Nora Jones is on my I-would-go-lesbian list. Her smoky voice and dark hair make her a shoe-in for the day I jump the fence. Her debut album still speaks to me five years after its release. And if you come to certain karaoke nights in town, you'll see me speaking back to it. Best track to karaoke? "Turn Me On."

7) Miles Davis, "Birth of the Cool." Do I even have to explain this? I think not.

8) Billie Holliday "Singin' the Blues." Nobody does blues like Billie. The "Saddest Woman in the World" corners the market on being horribly depressing and making you love it. Best track to cry to? "Good Morning Heartache."

9) Bob Schneider, "I'm Good Now." This album once forced me to quit my job and embark on a life of artistry and writing. This lasted about two months, but Bob is in my heart forever. This man can do any kind of music and make it sound good. Best Track? "Piggyback." It's Bob doing Coldplay. Bob can do anything. Bob is music. Do you hear me, Bob? My number is 601-454-XXXX. Call me!

10) White Stripes, "Get Behind Me Satan." This is the one album that gives me street cred. I love Jack. Meg doesn't suck, either. Track that makes me want to put on a cowboy hat and dance on the roof of my car? "The Denial Twist."

Hans Christian Anderson said, "Where words fail, music speaks." I guess that's why I'm most often drawn to songs with lyrics that speak to me. Most of the great lyrics in the world have already been written. There are a few, precious exceptions to this rule—like Jack White. The best lyrics pour out of someone's heart when it's breaking. I think a lot of my love of certain music comes from situations where I feel I cannot write myself out of the pain. Where my words fail me, the music says exactly what I need to hear.

Previous Comments

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74558

Comment

Gee, Lori, where is the good stuff? Who are these people? Who is that rapper dude? Haven't heard any of his stuff yet.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-22T14:03:14-06:00

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74559

Comment

There is Hank Jr and that is it.

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-22T14:11:18-06:00

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74560

Comment

White Stripes rocks! I wish I were in San Diego listening to 91X or FM 94/9 listening to all the good alternative music.

Author

golden eagle

Date

2007-02-22T15:01:15-06:00

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74561

Comment

Once up on a time, far far away, heaven and earth were created, and followed by day and night; the moon, sun and stars; dry land and seas; followed by plants, beasts, then Adam and Eve. Earth was without form and was barren, boring and without any funk. It's speculated that Adam said I'm bored, my feet have no movement in them, and my body is weary and drying up. Adam then said everything would be different if the world had funk, soul and a driving and moving beat. Adam then went to sleep to be momentarily awaken by the Funk Brothers and the Motown sound: Temptations Smokey Robinson, Commodores, Glady and the Pips, Four Tops, Martha and Vandella, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Jackson Five, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Rick James, et al. Then Adam wondered what it would be like if the world had a rough, juke joint-styled bass accompanied by biting guitar licks, and he dozed off again to be awaken by Dunn, Cropper, Booker T, et al, at STAX: Isaac Hayes, Sam and Dave, Rufus Thomas,, Carla Thomas, the Staples Singers and many more. The hard to please Adam then wondered what it would be like if the world had a more sophisticated and refined sound wherein classical instruments were intertwined with soul music. When he awoke he saw TSOP with the O'Jays, Harold Melvin and Blue Notes, Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass and many more. Then Adam was saddened and blue because he had all of this. As he slept he heard the "Thrill is Gone" and saw BB King, Albert King, John Lee Hooker, Howling Wolf and many more who had been around the whole time. Then Adam said why isn't there a King or Queen. Before he could finish the question, he heard "It's a Man's World But it Wouldn't Be Nothing Without a Woman or Girl." Then he heard "RESPECT" and saw James Brown and Aretha Franklin singing and smiling approvingly. And Adam said I don't deserve all of this. Why not give the rest of the world some of this goodness too. So Jazz, Reggae, Rock, Rap, Hip-Hop and the other genre's of music followed, all of which is subordinate to the originals. This is how I heard it and I'm sticking to it. And so, that's how it started in the beginning and how it shall end.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-22T16:02:14-06:00

ID

74562

Comment

"Who is that rapper dude? Haven't heard any of his stuff yet." ...Heeeeeeey...c'mon ray. Take it easy LOL

Author

Kamikaze

Date

2007-02-22T16:15:04-06:00

ID

74563

Comment

When I'm working in my office, I like to listen to Pandora. My tastes are pretty eclectic. Sinatra is always good. North Mississippi Allstars are as well. I purchased CDs by Belle and Sebastian and Nathan Larson because I repeatedly listened to tracks from albums and really liked the music. Lately, Pandora has been playing music by Ahmad Jamal often, and I like what I've been hearing. I'll be buying some music by him pretty soon.

Author

Ex

Date

2007-02-22T17:44:33-06:00

ID

74564

Comment

Lori, didn't Nina make a song about Mississippi?

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-22T17:48:42-06:00

ID

74565

Comment

You know she did, cowboy. A great one.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-02-22T17:51:52-06:00

ID

74566

Comment

And you can hear that song along with a couple more in this NPR All Things Considered remembrance of Nina Simone. Just click on the Listen link.

Author

Ex

Date

2007-02-22T18:11:08-06:00

ID

74567

Comment

Nina Simone - love her. what a voice & piano abilities. I like "Don't Smoke in Bed"

Author

Izzy

Date

2007-02-22T22:53:36-06:00

ID

74568

Comment

I'm not going to make any comments about music. I'll just let these links speak for themselves. Great music needs no defense. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pbYDNhbca4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMrXO5pK5g4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSm5IQFaTZA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtoD3NlHAL8&mode=related&search http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yqkYg2izAs&mode=related&search http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWaxu6Ft-rM

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-22T23:06:09-06:00

ID

74569

Comment

Here's some more: Marvin Gaye, "Let's Get It On" (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuTlgoOPohk Nikka Costa, "Like a Feather" (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qOniA9NSp0 Cheers, TH

Author

Tom Head

Date

2007-02-23T04:30:57-06:00

ID

74570

Comment

Marvin was the bomb, for sho. My greatest hope was to see him get off drugs and really take advantage of his truly God-given talents and spiritual greatness. He never made it back but still made his indelible mark. His death pierced me like a dying close relative.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T09:49:07-06:00

ID

74571

Comment

I love Carlos Santana like I do the other people I mentioned earlier. I can listen to black magic woman over and over countless times. Carlos' playing touches the soul just like truly great vocalists do.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T09:57:18-06:00

ID

74572

Comment

see clip number 3.

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-23T09:58:32-06:00

ID

74573

Comment

Yeah, this guy is great too. Music is a wonderful thing. God clearly was in a loving mood when he gave us that. There are all kinds of great musicians who most of us have never heard of. I can barely pass a club, church, house, car or any place else where I hear music without pausing or stopping. Musis ministers to the soul just like words and love. I don't understand how anyone can deny that. Music is love spoken in the universal language.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T10:07:55-06:00

ID

74574

Comment

Ray, if you don't have it, you must get Santana's "Caravanserai" One of the finest albums there is....

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T10:26:33-06:00

ID

74575

Comment

I'll get it the next time I'm near a record store, Pike.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T10:32:42-06:00

ID

74576

Comment

actually Pike I'll disagree. Moonflower. 2 disc live from 77 and outstanding. some serious jammin going on there.

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-23T10:34:15-06:00

ID

74577

Comment

And pikersam would be remiss if he didn't drop a little Calexico into the thread... BTW: I said one of the finest... Depends on what kind of vibe you are feeling... Trust me Ray Caravanserai is smooth...

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T11:10:54-06:00

ID

74578

Comment

I heart Calexico.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-02-23T11:12:59-06:00

ID

74579

Comment

Lori, I'm an old Nina Simone fan. I had a collection of LPs that are scratched, warped and with nothing now to play them on. I'm looking for a tune by Nina called "You've Changed." Some of the words are: You've changed; You're not the angle I once knew; It's all over now you've changed. Though I go at a madning pace And the smile on my face, isn't really a smile at all You've changed......"

Author

justjess

Date

2007-02-23T11:14:40-06:00

ID

74580

Comment

Two things. 1. Carlos Santana designs excellent shoes. Is it the same person? Just ordered some from Zappos last week. 2. I cannot live without Sarah McLaughin, Tori Amos "Little Earthquakes," and Aretha. I mean, if I had to chose on an island, I'd probably just drown in indecision. Have y'all heard that? Stranded on an island. What ONE book, ONE CD, and one person. I cannot fathom.

Author

emilyb

Date

2007-02-23T11:16:17-06:00

ID

74581

Comment

I also can't imagine functioning without Bobby Darrin. His live "Once in My Lifetime" is my savior some days.

Author

emilyb

Date

2007-02-23T11:20:08-06:00

ID

74582

Comment

you want some fine music, here ya go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D74Bk3uvGj4

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-23T11:47:29-06:00

ID

74583

Comment

Ah.....Nina. And Eta (James). And one you probably haven't heard of, but should - out of Memphis (and she doesn't travel) Di Anne Price. The voice, the piano, her sax man.....

Author

C.W.

Date

2007-02-23T12:04:29-06:00

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74584

Comment

Calexico sounds good too. I love ethnic music or music particular to certain groups. One of the great things about travelling is hearing the different styles and sounds of music particular to others. I especially enjoy the distinct sounds of African musicians - the voices and instruments and dances. I particularly listen to see if it will stir something or anything in my soul as if the sounds have an ocean-crossing pulling or connectivity to me. Needless to say, as slaves we were mostly robbed of our music and other native-born things that defined, soothed, connected and sustained us. America failed at trying to teach or trick me into disapproving of, denying and hating my ancestrial connections.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T12:09:24-06:00

ID

74585

Comment

May I suggest the new Jerry Lee Lewis duets CD. It is outstanding. "Trouble in Mind" with Eric Clapton is chilling.

Author

Willezurmacht

Date

2007-02-23T12:11:02-06:00

ID

74586

Comment

Speaking of Clapton, I saw a show on PBD last night about BB King. The show talked about how BB King refused to let Blues take a back seat to other genres of music by working like a dog for years with little or no recognition. With "Why I sang the Blues" and "The Thrill is Gone" he finally broke through and the rest is history. During the show it was mentioned how Eric Clapton practically begged someone to introduce him to BB. King. It was also mentioned how enamored Carlos Santana was of BB King, even before the rest of the world knew how great he was. Clapton and Santan knew long before the rest of us found out. Greatness instantly recognize other greatness. British or European musicains and fans acknowledged the greatness of black musicians and entertainers long before white folks in America were ready to do it.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T12:19:01-06:00

ID

74587

Comment

Clapton, Hendrix, and Santana will all say Buddy Guy is one of their greatest influences too! Kingfish, your last link had a link to a video of Radiohead's "You and Whose Army" overdubbed to a Looney Tunes cartoon!

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T12:46:19-06:00

ID

74588

Comment

I agree, King. And I heard Buddy Guy say about a year ago on Austin City Limits that 98 percent (or something nearby) of what he is, he stole it from BB King.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T12:51:46-06:00

ID

74589

Comment

And King don't forget BB King can play jazz and other types of music very prolifically.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T12:54:42-06:00

ID

74590

Comment

Ain't there any Deadheads* up in here? Aaaa.. the memories! And the memories I don't have! ;-) *Not the best version of "Fire on the Mountain" But, they plant a Steal Your Face flag on top of the pyramids!

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T12:58:01-06:00

ID

74591

Comment

Trust me Ray, I'm a huge BB King fan. Even interviewed him for a magazine I worked at in college! We hung out on the bus and chatted for a bit. He is down to earth! Remember that show in Jackson, during one of his Medgar Evers tours when Mohammad Ali came as a "host" for the show! Around 1990... Awesome!

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T13:02:40-06:00

ID

74592

Comment

My knowledge of the Grateful Dead started with my awakening to Bill Walton, former basketball player who starred at UCLA, Portland and Boston. Walton still speaks of his love of this band. I liked Walton because he danced and moved to his own beat. He didn't need any crowd and certainly wouldn't let the crowd dictate what he believed and did. He gave money to our upcoming monument to King on the national mall in DC. He was at the groundbreaking ceremony too. When my black friends would criticize Walton as just another white kids the system had poisoned, I would tell tell Walton was his own man and I'm a fan. I haven't heard much of their music though.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T13:08:22-06:00

ID

74593

Comment

I was in Texas all of the 90's. Lots of people don't know that Tougaloo College gave BB King his first honorary doctorate. To show appreciation, for years, he gave a concert in Jackson with most of the proceeds going to Tougaloo. I got to be an usher for one of the shows and was allowed to go back stage and talk to him. Additionally, he once had a girlfriend who was my supervisor. She also intorduced me to him. Years later in Houston, I got to see him perform twice at Rockefellows, one time for free. The Thrill is Gone is an especially endearing song to me because when I was about 14 I was in love with a girl I couldn't stand, and that song gave me the boost I needed to move on. Once Tougaloo changed president and got a fool instead for a real president the relationship soured and completely broke down. Ole Miss later gave an honorary doctorate and treated him better. Ole Miss will get artifacts, papers and things that we had the initial track at getting. Tougaloo still has a Grammy or two and some other things that belongs to King that he gave us.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T13:19:28-06:00

ID

74594

Comment

Where the hell is Lori? Yes, same Carlos. She'd know the answer to my shoe question. You men have been useless to me. http://www.zappos.com/n/br/b/372.html These: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/21457097/c/3998.html Sigh. Grammy and shoes. Of course he's incredible. Ray, MPB has some incredible footage of BB King. Difficult to get time with him, but they did at the Homecoming a few years back. He loved some kids. I've got to get Monkey and Princess there this summer. They rope of the front, right before the stage, just for the kids.

Author

emilyb

Date

2007-02-23T14:08:31-06:00

ID

74595

Comment

It was probably MPB instead of PBS that I saw last night. Gene Edward was the host. Lori is probably some where listening to rock or rap music and badmouthing the country I bet. You know how these young folks are. I have seen King do concerts in Indianola where they roped off the front for children.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T14:19:28-06:00

ID

74596

Comment

YES! Not the same show...I think that was Native Sons. But yes...MPB :) I have an unrelenting admiration bordering puppy crush on Gene Edwards. He's good people. Blues Divas is also heaven. Kicking butt in other countries actually. I could swear there's a Mavis Staples episode. MPB also airs his "Homecoming Special" which is what I was thinking of. I got to make a promo for it once, and it made me so happy. I bet Lori is at an intersection, blaring Kamikaze, flipping the bird and having a coffee.

Author

emilyb

Date

2007-02-23T14:27:06-06:00

ID

74597

Comment

Also know you have created jelousy in my heart for the 90'ish Jackson concert and one-on-ones with that man. I only get second-hand stories. I buy ten dollar dinners and you only thank me for the snack.

Author

emilyb

Date

2007-02-23T14:29:08-06:00

ID

74598

Comment

I've seen the one on Mavis Staples that had Morgan Freeman in it. It was great. The Staples Singers are from the Mississippi delta. My wife knows some of their family members. I was overjoyed to see BB King in 1975. He has made blues croos-over beyond race since then. BB King had a hard life and saw his mother and granadmother work like dogs as sharecroppers for very little money. His mother died when he was very young and he still cries like a baby when trying to talk about it. BB has lots of love and respect for women. Probably addicted to them in the romantic department. Like me and many others who had similar upbringings he was determined to outrun poverty and amount to something in life after seeing his relatives devastated and worked to death. He has taken the Blues and himself to the zenith. There were other blues musician just as gifted and creative before him but vices and the times they lived slowed their progress and eventually destroyed many of them. Buddy Guy is just as famous and maybe richer but he'll always be behind King in my book. Albert King, another great bluesman, was once more famous than King. Albert was very mean man. King is very kind and gracious. Everytime you hear Stevie Ray Vaughn you also hear Albert King. Stevie Ray copied Albert's style completely and Albert loved him for it. Albert is also from Mississippi just like almost all of the great blues originators and musicians. People still come her from Europe and other places and kiss the delta ground because of the legacy of these Mississippi musicians.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T15:00:38-06:00

ID

74599

Comment

"... I gave you seven children... And, now you want to give'em back!" Has to be one of the best lines in blues - EVAR!

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T15:05:37-06:00

ID

74600

Comment

Ray... Placing Blues Greats is like saying "Who is the best NFL Quarterback or Team?" Subjective with some general consensuses. Where would any of them be without Robert Johnson? (not the parole officer ;-p) You got Muddy, Willie, Hooker, Johnny Shines, MS Fred McDowell, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lightnin' Hopkins.... They all deserve a place at the table. Heck, the Blues goes back to Africa and the legend of Legba. OMG: I forgot about Son House!

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T15:27:39-06:00

ID

74601

Comment

I toatally agree, Pike.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T15:30:22-06:00

ID

74602

Comment

Yes Pike. That's my favorite line. Best done by Jackie Bell slapping a stilleto on a table.

Author

emilyb

Date

2007-02-23T15:33:29-06:00

ID

74603

Comment

so we got the The King - Elvis King of the Blues - B.B. King The King of Pop - Michael Jackson The Queen of Blues - Koko Taylor Queen of Pop - Madonna (has she ever been called that?) Queen of Rock - Stevie Nicks (pretty sure she's been called that) Of Course.... Queen Any other's ???

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T15:48:45-06:00

ID

74604

Comment

Well now, I don't know anything about any Legba, but I hear Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil to learn how to play quitar. I question that tradeoff.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T15:50:07-06:00

ID

74605

Comment

Was the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown ever called the "King of Soul" I just stumbled across "The King of Motown" - Marvin Gaye

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T15:51:48-06:00

ID

74606

Comment

There will be an argument about whether Elvis is the king by himself or simply a king, too. James Brown, Little Richard, Ray Charles, and Eddie Levert also lay claim to that, especially James Brown. I don't knock Elvis though as he was undeniably great and clearly a king. I even went to Graceland twice. I was ashamed to tell black folks this for a while. Aretha's the Queen of Soul. The country and world is full of great musicians. The more I listen to rock and country the more I realize how great many of those musicians were and are. Jazz musicians are simply amazing!

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T15:59:12-06:00

ID

74607

Comment

We called James the Godfather of Soul, our king. Pince and Michael Jackson stole, borrowed or used James Brown's style of performing. Everytime you see them spinning, gliding, splitting, quick-footing; you're seeing moves they stole from James Brown. Ask them and they're tell you that. Michael had an agreement with his mother that whenever she saw James Brown on televison to come get him, wake him up, let him miss school or whtever it took, to see James Brown.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-02-23T16:09:33-06:00

ID

74608

Comment

Ray: I have Classics and Live at the Regal. Nuff said.

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-23T16:10:12-06:00

ID

74609

Comment

Pike, this should work fine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D74Bk3uvGj4 Be vewy quiet, I'm hunting Ladd-its..... Kill da ladd-it kill da ladd-it kill ladd-it....

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-23T16:28:51-06:00

ID

74610

Comment

You link was fine... I just noticed the Radiohead video in the right hand column. "You and Whose Army" is one of my favorite Radiohead songs. Just playing with nicknames as we know them. I've never heard of the King of Country! LOL! Here's a new one to me: The King of Jazz

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T16:38:11-06:00

ID

74611

Comment

Pike: I happen to love progressive rock. My favorite is probably King Crimson which is very classical base although it has ventured into jazz before. Here is something if you like some really great guitar playing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNJJPEN-bp0

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-23T16:46:44-06:00

ID

74612

Comment

LOL, Kingfish... I was thinking of linking some YES. Steve Howe rocks! But, Rick Wakeman's keyboard playing is out of this world! I've had this album in the disc changer for about two weeks now. I've seen Crimson a couple of times. Once doing newer stuff and the other time was when they got together and played stuff like "Thela Hun Ginjeet" "It's a dangerous place..."

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-23T17:18:06-06:00

ID

74613

Comment

I like the way Crimson changes its lineup every few years. Just a total disbanding and then put a new one together. Much like the jazz greats would do. Fripp waits til he gets a musical idea in his head and then puts the band he wants together, Kind of like Miles/trane/parker et al and their philosophies. He's not wedded to the concept of a "band" like most rock bands are. I have Keys to Ascension by Yes and it doesn't sound any different or better than Yessongs 20 years before it. Same stuff etc. no creativity.

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-23T17:46:59-06:00

ID

74614

Comment

For someone who loves Norah Jones so much, you would think you would know how to spell her name.

Author

backup

Date

2007-02-23T23:54:43-06:00

ID

74615

Comment

Pike: Here is some new king crimson. They outdo Tool and all the other similar bands. They lyrics are pretty good too. Take a shot at current bads. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zATm-3hgLA8

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-24T01:41:31-06:00

ID

74616

Comment

And very little music tops this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzyi3C4gNnE

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-02-24T02:04:54-06:00

ID

74617

Comment

Here is the modern day Flannery O'Connor of music. Jim White weaves southern gothic religion with funky folk rhythms and rock beats.... "If Jesus Drove a Motor Home" ...Bonafided motorized Savior... yeah... Highly recommend "Mysterious Tale of Why I Shouted Wrong-Eyed Jesus"

Author

pikersam

Date

2007-02-25T01:42:39-06:00

ID

74618

Comment

Lord, I just got around to looking at all this. Good music, all around. backup-I listen to her music, I don't sit around and practice spelling her name. Because that would make me CRAZY, farthead. Justjess-the "You've Changed" song is a standard. I've heard many other artists do it. I haven't heard a recording of Nina singing that song. I would love to.

Author

Lori G

Date

2007-02-26T17:12:54-06:00

ID

74619

Comment

holy crap... Carlos has an eye for footwear! those are to die for! i just caught up with this thread... read the article last week. i can dig your preferences, Lori, but i can't limit myself to just those... i am not big on much of the new stuff that gets played on the radio around here, but there is a lot of good new lesser-known music to be heard.

Author

andi

Date

2007-02-26T21:04:26-06:00

ID

74620

Comment

Em-Of COURSE I would have known the answer to that shoe question. Considering I borrowed a pair of your Carlos for about two months. Those are fabulous shoes. Ray-I used to go to the BB King homecoming concerts in Indianola growing up. It was a yearly thing. They were great. All you needed was a blanket and a cooler and the night was set.

Author

Lori G

Date

2007-02-26T22:17:21-06:00

ID

74621

Comment

Knowing how to spell the name of an artist you claim to enjoy doesn't make you crazy, it makes you smart.

Author

backup

Date

2007-02-27T15:41:21-06:00

ID

74622

Comment

What about Disco??? I see no Disco!!!! :)

Author

Lady Havoc

Date

2007-02-27T16:40:12-06:00

ID

74623

Comment

Ray: Damn. Got my two Charlie Parker cds in the mail today. One was live with Dizzy at Carnegie Hall, the other one was Jazz at massey. This Carnegie Hall one, damn. My jaw has dropped a couple of times. damn.

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-03-01T01:44:20-06:00

ID

74624

Comment

Found this gem on youtube. 75 years old damn. music Its really good at the 9:40 mark

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-03-24T23:12:23-06:00

ID

74625

Comment

screw all that rap crap. Its the anniversary of the Death of Beethoven. Some of my favorite clips: 3rd Concerto eggmont overture Ninth a different take on Beethoven

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-03-26T11:04:40-06:00

ID

74626

Comment

If you like Opera, I came across this on youtube. Pretty good performance. opera

Author

Kingfish

Date

2007-05-13T09:33:52-06:00