Providing Musical Distractions for our Sick, Sad World
Video of the Day: Chuck Berry and Robbie Robertson – Pass Away It was a year ago yesterday that Chuck Berry passed away. Had this blog existed then we would certainly have marked the day with this beautiful video. Hail, Hail Chuck Berry! Better late than never.
Song of the Day: Richard Lloyd – Alchemy Today we ponder the Mysteries of the Universe with former Television guitarist, Richard Lloyd. The title track from his first solo album released in 1979 wonders if the answers can be found using Alchemy. The relaxed groove and calm, searching vocals indicate that he is more concerned …
Videos o’ the Day: Van Morrison Oh Yeah, it’s St. Patty’s day so, of course we are going to feature Van the Man. Here are a couple of great performances. Enjoy.
Song of the Day: John Cale – Dirty-Ass Rock ‘N’ Roll Here’s a rude song to wake up to! This sleazy slab of Dirty-ASS Rock ‘N’ Roll originally from John Cale‘s 1975 Slow Dazzle album will grow hair on your chest. Apply to the affected areas and Feel the Healing Power! …
(Nokie in red) Nokie Edwards was Lead Guitarist for the legendary group The Ventures for nearly 60 years! He and his group influenced nearly everyone who has picked up a guitar since 1961. As a tribute we present their tough version of the Hawaii 5-0 theme. It has a dynamite video, too. (For more on …
Song of the Day: The Elvis Brothers – Burnin’ Desire Today’s rockin’, rowdy Song of the Day comes to us courtesy of The Elvis Brothers. This absolutely shoulda-been-Hit Single comes from their terrific 1985 album Adventure Time. It’s irresistibly catchy chorus and Pure Power Pop exuberance should have taken these deserving young lads to the top …
Song of the Day: Alex Chilton – Stuff Here’s a hidden gem from Alex Chilton‘s ragged and all too haphazard solo career. It’s a funky, slightly salacious shuffle from the 1985 Feudalist Tarts EP, perhaps Alex’s most solid post Big Star effort. Alex actually seems to be trying and even enjoying himself for once, and that …
Song of the Day: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes – I Ain’t Got the Fever No More Steve Van Zandt wrote this answer song to last night’s Video of the Day song The Fever (by Bruce Springsteen, as noted). From the Jukes 1977 album This Time It’s for Real, it has the confident, relaxed …
Video of the Day: SouthSide Johnny And the Asbury Jukes Sing the Fever on SCTV The Jukes own this Springsteen tune on an episode of SCTV. Southside handles the acting with aplomb, too. Enjoy.
Song of the Day: Warren Zevon – Johnny Strikes Up the Band Let’s start things of right this week with this great first track from Warren Zevon‘s classic 1978 Excitable Boy album. Waddy Wachtel and Danny Kortchmar’s churning, chiming guitars and Warren’s tough but, tender vocals make this one an Infinite Jones favorite. Jubilation in …
