Recorded circa March 1930 in Grafton, Wisconsin. Don Kent has described "Last Kind Words" as "one of the most imaginatively constructed guitar arrangements of its era...."
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
MIckey Rourke - Hosed by "The Academy"
First Bruce gets snubbed, then Rourke's amazing portrayal of Ram, the tragic figure of excess, is not recognized by the "The Academy." This is more than a shame, but I guess Rourke's movie was too gritty for the lightweight glitterati of the "The Academy." Will Smith had it right when he made the comment that at least action films have fans, unlike this year's nominees. Rourke got hosed. Period.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Springsteen Interview 1978
Here's an incredible interview with Springsteen from July of 1978. It starts out a little slow but doesn't take long to get very interesting.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Reinstate Hank Now!
Sign the petition to reinstate Hank Williams into the Grand Ole Opry.
He was the first Grand Ole Opry artist to be called back for six encores. In 1952 Hank was booted out of the Grand Ole Opry for being too drunk to perform. Hank made a promise to sober up and make amends so he could make his return to the Opry, but his life was tragically cut short and he never had the chance to make things right.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
8 Tracks Mix
Another site with a way to make music available on the net. We gave it a try. Here is our 8 Tracks Mix:
Saturday, September 20, 2008
I'm Depressed - Record Stores
Well crap. My days of going to the record store appear to be pretty much over. For years, well since 1974 for Pete's sake, going to the record store has been one of my priorities and joys of my life. In the last couple of months the price of new LPs have gone way up and are now even more expensive than overpriced CDs. There is no way I can justify $18.99 and up for a new LP. I really wanted the new Lindsey Buckingham LP but the price is $24.99 for the new LP including a bonus CD. Please. How many of these do you think the record company is going to sell? I realize that the price of oil is a factor in all of this and the LP is on 180 gram vinyl and the packaging is nice, but a music nut needs to buy more than just one LP every month.
For example, let's say I purchase, at my local independent record store, new LPs from Buckingham, Mudcrutch and U2 (the four newly pressed, remastered reissues), I'm doling out around $170.00 for SIX records!!! Add in the cost of gas to and from the store and the total eats into the grocery budget.
Vinyl LP sales were on the upswing as an alternative to high priced CDs. I cannot get myself to believe anything other than the idiotic record companies noticed this and raised prices trying to cash in on loyal customers that actually care about music. The record companies seem to intent on ruining their own industry. I've never seen anything like it.
So, it looks like I'll be sticking to emusic for new and obscure tunes and scrounging around for used LPs in various dark and dank locations, which is actually kind of fun. But I really will miss the trips to the record store and all of the socializing that went along with it. I'll probably still go now and then, but the last time I visited one, going through the records just made me cringe.
Seperate rant - The price of a music CD is outrageous. Right now I can purchase the last James Bond movie, Casino Royale 2006, on DVD for $16.00. The production cost of the movie was $150,000,000. The new Replacments reissues, with one exception are $17.00. The production cost for the reissues was probably no more than $10,000. What's wrong with this picture is obvious. Price the Replacements reissues at $7.99 and I buy them all. At the current price, I buy none of them.
Until next time, whenever that might be,
Peace
For example, let's say I purchase, at my local independent record store, new LPs from Buckingham, Mudcrutch and U2 (the four newly pressed, remastered reissues), I'm doling out around $170.00 for SIX records!!! Add in the cost of gas to and from the store and the total eats into the grocery budget.
Vinyl LP sales were on the upswing as an alternative to high priced CDs. I cannot get myself to believe anything other than the idiotic record companies noticed this and raised prices trying to cash in on loyal customers that actually care about music. The record companies seem to intent on ruining their own industry. I've never seen anything like it.
So, it looks like I'll be sticking to emusic for new and obscure tunes and scrounging around for used LPs in various dark and dank locations, which is actually kind of fun. But I really will miss the trips to the record store and all of the socializing that went along with it. I'll probably still go now and then, but the last time I visited one, going through the records just made me cringe.
Seperate rant - The price of a music CD is outrageous. Right now I can purchase the last James Bond movie, Casino Royale 2006, on DVD for $16.00. The production cost of the movie was $150,000,000. The new Replacments reissues, with one exception are $17.00. The production cost for the reissues was probably no more than $10,000. What's wrong with this picture is obvious. Price the Replacements reissues at $7.99 and I buy them all. At the current price, I buy none of them.
Until next time, whenever that might be,
Peace
Update on the rant - now the going rate for new vinyl has gone over $20.00 per LP. 2-19-2010
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Snoop, etc. Remix The Man in Black?
Holy mixing desk Batman!
From FMQB:
After giving a shout-out to the late Johnny Cash on his new song, "My Medicine," Snoop Dogg is getting further involved in the world of the Man In Black. Comprade Records/Music World Music has announced the release of Johnny Cash Remixed,
which will contain bold new interpretations of Cash classics from top
music remixers and producers. Snoop will executive produce the album
and appear on a remix of "I Walk The Line." When asked about what his father would think of the remixes, Cash’s son John Carter Cash
said, "He would have loved this remix record. While it stays true to
the original recordings, this CD touches on undiscovered ground. This
is what my father was about: staying true to tradition while creating
groundbreaking new music." The album will be released October 14.
From FMQB:
After giving a shout-out to the late Johnny Cash on his new song, "My Medicine," Snoop Dogg is getting further involved in the world of the Man In Black. Comprade Records/Music World Music has announced the release of Johnny Cash Remixed,
which will contain bold new interpretations of Cash classics from top
music remixers and producers. Snoop will executive produce the album
and appear on a remix of "I Walk The Line." When asked about what his father would think of the remixes, Cash’s son John Carter Cash
said, "He would have loved this remix record. While it stays true to
the original recordings, this CD touches on undiscovered ground. This
is what my father was about: staying true to tradition while creating
groundbreaking new music." The album will be released October 14.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
U2 Working on New Album and more
From Billboard:
Looks like a new U2 LP this year and the first three albums will be reissued with rarities. A tour is to follow in 2009.
From U2.com:
The Edge, Larry, Adam and Bono are back in the Dublin studio, after
their respective Easter breaks, continuing to work on new material with
Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno.
We hear that the recording sessions in Hanover Quay are going well -
with everyone still hoping the new album will be out this year.
No word on how the music is developing from last year's songwriting
sessions in France and Morocco but the band are in good form and
enjoying themselves.
And:
U2’s first three albums have been remastered and will be released by Universal on July 21st.
Following the remastered release of The Joshua Tree last year, Edge has
overseen a similar remastering of Boy (1980), October (1981) and War
(1983). All of which have been remastered from the original audio tapes.
Each album will be released as a standard single disc, a deluxe double
version including a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities, and an
LP version pressed on 180gm virgin vinyl.
The packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with
new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full
lyrics. More details as we get them.
Looks like a new U2 LP this year and the first three albums will be reissued with rarities. A tour is to follow in 2009.
From U2.com:
The Edge, Larry, Adam and Bono are back in the Dublin studio, after
their respective Easter breaks, continuing to work on new material with
Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno.
We hear that the recording sessions in Hanover Quay are going well -
with everyone still hoping the new album will be out this year.
No word on how the music is developing from last year's songwriting
sessions in France and Morocco but the band are in good form and
enjoying themselves.
And:
U2’s first three albums have been remastered and will be released by Universal on July 21st.
Following the remastered release of The Joshua Tree last year, Edge has
overseen a similar remastering of Boy (1980), October (1981) and War
(1983). All of which have been remastered from the original audio tapes.
Each album will be released as a standard single disc, a deluxe double
version including a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities, and an
LP version pressed on 180gm virgin vinyl.
The packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with
new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full
lyrics. More details as we get them.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
2005 Slate Article on Springsteen
I found this little tidbit this AM while having breakfast. This is about the most honest look at John Landau's influence on Bruce that I've read.
Excerpt:
Well, Bruce Springsteen was Jon Landau's future. Over the next couple
of years, Landau insinuated himself into Bruce's artistic life and
consciousness (while remaining on the Rolling Stone masthead)
until he became Springsteen's producer, manager, and full-service
Svengali. Unlike the down-on-their-luck Springsteens of Freehold, N.J.,
Landau hailed from the well-appointed suburbs of Boston and had earned
an honors degree in history from Brandeis.
Check out the entire article here. It has a serious fan's perspective that doesn't take his fandom too seriously.
Excerpt:
Well, Bruce Springsteen was Jon Landau's future. Over the next couple
of years, Landau insinuated himself into Bruce's artistic life and
consciousness (while remaining on the Rolling Stone masthead)
until he became Springsteen's producer, manager, and full-service
Svengali. Unlike the down-on-their-luck Springsteens of Freehold, N.J.,
Landau hailed from the well-appointed suburbs of Boston and had earned
an honors degree in history from Brandeis.
Check out the entire article here. It has a serious fan's perspective that doesn't take his fandom too seriously.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
The End of the Music Business
Give the playlist some time to download. I can now embed selections of music for anyone to listen to for free. Why buy music?
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Monday, November 12, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
New John Fogerty Album, Revival, Released October 2, 2007
Fogerty's contribution to popular culture cannot be overstated; his songs have become part of rock's DNA, the very building blocks upon which much of American rock and roll has been built. As the album title tantalizingly suggests, Revival represents a renewed musical spirit and heart from Fogerty that incorporates all the best elements of a career that has resonated deeply with generations of music fans and the thousands of artists that he has influenced.
"It just seemed like all the records I have made since Creedence Clearwater Revival have all been sort of pushed off center," he says. "I felt like I was dancing around the outskirts of what is my true center. With this album, I really wanted to stay on the mark, right in the middle, right where rock 'n' roll is. I wanted this one to be easier, a lot more fun than some of the past records have been."
Listen to Gunslinger here...
Order Revival
"It just seemed like all the records I have made since Creedence Clearwater Revival have all been sort of pushed off center," he says. "I felt like I was dancing around the outskirts of what is my true center. With this album, I really wanted to stay on the mark, right in the middle, right where rock 'n' roll is. I wanted this one to be easier, a lot more fun than some of the past records have been."
Listen to Gunslinger here...
Order Revival
New Neil Young Album Due Oct. 16
YOUNG PLAYS NEW RECORD FOR REPRISE
NY Times, August 16, 2007
Continuing a tradition that goes back to 1969, Neil Young played his latest recording for Reprise yesterday. The recording was played for about 100 people in Burbank. Produced by "The Volume Dealers," NY and Niko Bolas, the recording runs 60+ minutes and includes two giant songs that time in at 18:30 and 13:00, respectively.
Drawing from three songs written previously, and 7 new songs, the latest Neil Young is a very diverse recording. A release date is unknown at this time. The title is Chrome Dreams II.
Chrome Dreams is a legendary NY album from 1977 that had originally been scheduled for release but was shelved. The original cover for Chrome Dreams was created by Neil's long-time producer and friend, the late David Briggs. Unfortunately, all original documentation and art for this album was lost in a fire that destroyed Neil's Malibu home in early 1978.
and
ORDINARY PEOPLE TO RADIO
NY Times, September 7, 2007
NY Times has learned that "Ordinary People" from Chrome Dreams II will be sent to radio on Monday September 10. This 18 minute plus track most likely will be initially heard on radio web sites. We think the most adventurous stations will play it on the air a few times. The length of this track makes it hard to program into today's limited radio playlists.
Listen to Ordinary People here...
Order Neil Young's Chrome Dreams II
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
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