Archive for October 2021
Emily Scott Robinson – Let ‘Em Burn
John Prine left us last year. But his independent record label lives. In 1980, Prine’s contract with Asylum Records expired, and he moved to Nashville. Rather than sign with another label, he decided to start one of his own. Oh Boy Records was born. Oh Boy’s first release was a red vinyl Christmas single with…
Read MoreJohn Hiatt – Gone
There’s an old legend about the night they burned Atlanta down. After his army set fire to the city, General William T. Sherman rode out of town, turned his horse around to take one last look at the city in flames, and then turned his back on Atlanta and marched to the sea. I’ve heard…
Read MoreBob Dylan – You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
Those who love Dylan have heard the debates about his best album. Hard to choose. But if I must, I’ll choose “Blood on the Tracks.” Same thing with choosing a favorite track from that album. But if I must, I’ll choose — at least today — this one… Today’s Song Title: You’re Gonna Make Me…
Read MoreDan Auerbach – Waiting on A Song
You may know Dan Auerbach as the singer/guitarist for The Black Keys. In 2009, Auerbach released his first solo album, and he has released two others since — all while sticking with The Black Keys. Today’s song is the title track from his most recent album. Enjoy… Today’s Song Title: Waiting on A Song Artist:…
Read MoreOld 97’s – Every Night is Friday Night (Without You)
Happy Friday. Here’s a Friday song — one that rocks. It’s by the Old 97’s Enjoy… Today’s Song Title: Every Night is Friday Night (Without You) Artist: Old 97’s Album: The Grand Theatre, Vol. 1 (2010) YouTube Link: youtu.be/wxraWZvvHfI (Official Video) Here are the Playlists: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xYKtYparrdJRYAjBj9kjx?si=eb6c3ebc30484204 Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/ware-house-concerts-song-of-the-day/pl.u-Ggz26cZlAVLj
Read MoreTom Petty – Yer So Bad
Tom Petty. DOB: October 20, 1950. Gone too soon. So many great songs. Here’s one: Enjoy… Today’s Song Title: Yer So Bad Artist: Tom Petty Album: Full Moon Fever (1989) YouTube Link: youtu.be/WdRViFCvvUo (Official Video) Here are the Playlists: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xYKtYparrdJRYAjBj9kjx?si=eb6c3ebc30484204 Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/ware-house-concerts-song-of-the-day/pl.u-Ggz26cZlAVLj
Read MoreLittle Feat – Spanish Moon
I lived on the east coast in the late 80s and 90s. Tower Records was a huge music retailer in places I lived. They published a great music magazine, called Pulse, that was free for the taking when you visited the store. My favorite Pulse feature: “Desert Island Discs.” If you were stuck on a…
Read MoreNathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats – Shoe Boot
Yesterday, I was in Kansas and tipped my cap to Kansan Joe Walsh. Today, I’m in Colorado. So from the long list of great Colorado artists, I choose Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats… …and the opening track from their 2018 album “Tearing at the Seams.” Enjoy… Today’s Song Title: Shoe Boot Artist: Nathaniel Rateliff &…
Read MoreSheryl Crow (with Joe Walsh) – Still the Good Old Days
Sorry today’s email is late today. I’ve been driving all day — from Missouri to Colorado. Most of the day in Kansas. So now that I’m settled at my hotel, I’ve chosen a song featuring a Kansas native… Joe Walsh. I didn’t pull this one from his catalog. I grabbed one from Sheryl Crow’s 2019…
Read MorePaul Simon – Under African Skies
Paul Simon is 80 today. Back in 1987, soon after he released “Graceland,” he performed a concert in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe’s neighbor South Africa was still under apartheid rule. Nelson Mandela was still in prison. Joining Simon that day were singer Miriam Makeba and jazz artist Hugh Masekela. Both were South Africans who had not been…
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