What better way to cap off 2006 than with the sultry sounds of the late great Rick James. Happy New Year Everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Give It To Me Baby (From the Street Songs Album)
Mary Jane (From the Come Get It Album)
Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Here's another dose of 80's greatness. The version from Old School is pretty funny, but I prefer the original (you know you love it too) This track is off the Faster Than The Speed Of Night Album.
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I Got The Feelin
Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
Here's a few tracks in honor of "The Godfather."Rest in peace.
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I Couldn't Believe It Was True
Just As I Am (Instrumental)
Can I Sleep In Your Arms
Alright, I saved the best for last. (Front to back this may be my favorite album.)This is a concept album which "focuses on the tribulations of a wandering preacher in the Old West as he comes to terms with the powers of love, hate, vengeance and, finally, redemption." I remember I was at a friends beach house a few years back and someone put on the Red Headed Stranger Album. A few of us were sitting in rocking chairs on a porch looking at the ocean in the early morning hours. It was the perfect soundtrack to the winding down of the nights festivities. If you're a fan of this album, I recommend checking out the Red Headed Stranger movie (A visual production of the music) While you're at it check out Honeysuckle Rose (my personal favorite Willie movie) Merry Christmas everybody!
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Rainbow Connection
Most of you may be more familiar with Kermit the Frog's version of this song from The Muppet Movie. Willie's version from his Rainbow Connection Album is also worth a listen.
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Bloody Mary Morning
Pick Up The Tempo
Here's a few tracks from the Phases And Stages Album. This particular concept album deals with the breakup of a marriage. The first 5 songs chronicle the woman's viewpoint and the last 6 explore the male perspective. Pretty good stuff....
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Ou Es-Tu, Mon Amor (Where Are You, My Love)
I Never Cared For You (w/ Emmylou Harris)
We're moving up a few years to 1998's Teatro Album for today's post. It took me awhile to get used to the "sound" of this CD, but after many listens it turned into my favorite Willie album from the 90's. Tomorrow we'll take a trip back to the 70's.........
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Good Hearted Woman
Till I Gain Control Again
I Gotta Get Drunk
Nothing like a little live Willie. These songs can be found on the great Willie And Family Live Album. I've had the pleasure of seeing Willie in concert three times in the last few years and he sounds as good now as he did on this album (This concert is from 1978!) He's still on tour so I highly recommend checking him out if you get a chance.
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All The Right Reasons
Angelyne
I bought Rainy Day Music a few years ago for five bucks at a record store that was going out of business (what a steal) Since then I've gobbled up many Jayhawks albums but this one still remains my favorite. These guys are currently on hiatus, but if you like the singers voice(Gary Louris), check out his other band: Golden Smog (also includes members of Wilco, Soul Asylum, & The Replacements)
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If You Don't Know Me By Now
With suits like that you know these guys meant business. This song can be found on the self titled Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Album. Ladies and gentlemen on lead vocals...Mr. Teddy Pendergrass!
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Capital Theatre - Passaic, NJ
4/10/82
Here's a few of my favorite tracks from this great solo acoustic performance. (I'll be posting some Dead songs in the near future)
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Please Forgive Me
I don't know about you, but the start of a new season definitely affects my listening preferences. Like clockwork some cd's find themselves in my play list as soon as the weather starts changing. For whatever reason White Ladder comes back into my life a little bit before Christmas time. I guess it's one of my favorite "cold weather" cd's.
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The Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA Part 2
9/3/65
Here's the "electric" portion of the show. I plan on posting full shows like this at least once a month. I've included a link to a site that has some artwork for this concert. Till next time.....
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Don't You Want Me
How about a little "synthesizer magic" to kickoff the weekend?(Sounds good to me too) You can find this classic on the Dare! Album. ( Note:I'll be posting a full Bob Dylan concert this weekend, so be sure to check it out)
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