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Tag: In Memoriam
World Party: Ship of Fools Ship of Fools on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2nCugGQZO0 https://open.spotify.com/track/3ndKgw7LvKO7zIk1rgOQJ2?si=e5ca0c8180d24b35 Saturday is lost classics day. Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by World Party. Karl Wallinger died on March 10, 2024. He was a member of two great '80s bands - The Waterboys and … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 28, 2024
The Jackson 5: ABC ABC on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niXNQ5dEcEA https://open.spotify.com/track/5SdB3onMcO9ZBoKrdvCqhR?si=a266a7c680944422 It's funky Friday. Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by The Jackson 5. Tito Jackson died on September 15, 2024. He was never as famous as Michael, Janet, or even Jermaine or LaToya, and he was … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 27, 2024
Can: Spoon Spoon on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z73APwbX_g&list=OLAK5uy_l3dEZ2fz3fb6LQ95l4IuhNbQkQD3IqZeM&index=7 https://open.spotify.com/track/2K9flHsIQNruLaYDU5oyP2?si=807e7ae63e17439c Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by Can. If you dive into my past posts, you will discover that I love the German progressive band Can. They were the theme of the third Faux Show and their songs … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 26, 2024
MC5: Kick Out The Jams Kick Out The Jams on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c57qLiskcYk&list=OLAK5uy_lXQpNDxLo3-x71PRbx1-xuKA6L9_LJd2k&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/1cLfXnBwTFuRngRZfQeLof?si=7d427973888748b8 Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by MC5. One day in 1965, the legendary Motor City 5 lineup of Rob Tyner (vocals), Wayne Kramer (guitar), Fred "Sonic" Smith (guitar), Michael Davis (bass), … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 25, 2024
Melanie featuring The Edwin Hawkins Singers: Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaiT8gATzxc&list=OLAK5uy_nkoeUHqCbqh_3FqUIOvSkmDRKdSpe8R9s&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/7qBjm1X2zPcCZ3vpSMj7YO?si=c7b5202b4cbf47aa Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by Melanie, a soft rock/folk singer who died on January 23, 2024. Anyone who grew up in … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 24, 2024
The Bell Sisters: Bermuda (Original Demo) Bermuda (Original Demo) on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bapQlv97xWg&list=OLAK5uy_lX3Kma8wmhvXaweHn6aYl3Sq2HW11bDW4 https://open.spotify.com/track/2soJ1O1IwzllASTyBjgIbf?si=6afafd5a7d6d4ec7 Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by The Bell Sisters. Taking their mother's maiden name, they were an American vocal duo formed by sisters Cynthia and Kay Strother. Cynthia Strother died on … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 23, 2024
Sergio Mendes: Oba-lá-lá Oba-lá-lá on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVI2WtXIeG4&list=OLAK5uy_l5guhTjrng5aTHxqVinEFj3HhQBZjxGeU&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/1yOIbQLbsqZlpqyZh9kceX?si=231af88dae01423c Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, there is no greater jazz artist to feature than Brazil's Sergio Mendes. Mendes died on September 5. His fusion of bossa nova, Latin percussion, funk, R&B, soul, disco, and pop music created a discography unlike any … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 22, 2024
Keith LeBlanc: Major Malfunction Major Malfunction on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57-q9O7pS5c&list=OLAK5uy_mnkCLg7IGMaUSNCg82FMvQRfHzllE9tDY&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/3W3NRmBqbTcOssWzIggWFq?si=5976bcf88cde4814 Saturday is lost classics day. Continuing my focus on artists who have died this year, I've selected the title track from Keith LeBlanc's groundbreaking 1986 album Major Malfunction. LeBlanc died on April 4, 2024. Most people have never heard of Keith LeBlanc, but … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 21, 2024
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly: Time Is On My Side Time Is On My Side on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPOJDeZFvm8&list=OLAK5uy_mBoniW8zNxdPjhOUwxuz3Vzyg6TKOiVfA&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/6WoS77zqUrfkWMoFxXTEPH?si=40a11027d82b4b17 It's funky Friday! Believe it or not, we are nearing the end of 2024, so I’ve decided to focus the next several weeks on artists who have died this year. These will be presented in … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 20, 2024
The Chills: Tied Up On A Chain Tied Up On A Chain on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pghMLiLdC6k&list=OLAK5uy_lfdGkgFpggMfcpEOaZnP046MISciUgxwk&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/23Eqhif8Pz2ZCRRgJKXdkG?si=0d3e64b4c7f24fe7 I'll follow up yesterday's song by Ducks Ltd. with a song by The Chills. As I wrote yesterday, Ducks Ltd. remind me a lot of the The Chills, so it is a perfect time to pay homage … Continue reading Song of the Day: August 8, 2024
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