Reminiscences

And then there is another under-appreciated artist, Jeff Healy.

He had a modest hit with this tune, a great bluesy sound. He was blind and reading comments I learned he has died. Sad.

I Think I Love You Too Much. (12/20/15 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/iPnO-T0kt4c

12/20/15

A song that has been done by many blues artists (e.g, Jimmy Johnson # 225); his version is as good as any of them.

As The Years Go Passing By

https://youtu.be/gIkOaTVu8uM


10/26/16

Lost In Your Eyes

https://youtu.be/hsYvgY47D68

He got a Grammy for this tune. Bout time! (then)

It's Friday, y'all.

The Great B.B.King - Riley 'Blues Boy' King,

AND, Phil Collins and Eric Clapton. Blues harp is not common to this tune. Enjoy.

The Thrill Is Gone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6gDe...yer_detailpage


2/16/16

There are movie themes that impress because we liked the film and the music fit the story. This is an example. The film is quirky and fun and BB King's great music set the mood nicely. The lyrics are great and are connected to the story.

John Landis, the director, adds some brief fun.

B.B.King

Into The Night

https://youtu.be/HatuaA7pemQ

Gil Scott-Heron has died.

Poet, writer, singer, musician and drug addict.

He is well known for the iconic, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.

12/29/12

This is a lament of alcohol in the ghetto - a great live version.

The Bottle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=MnOVbMFiGVg


A striking melody with relevant lyrics for today. A post on the YT page says, "proundly beautiful". That begins to express the right appreciation. I agree.

Winter In America (7/16/21 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/m2zKdIcOV5s


9/23/14

Winter In America (a live version of this great song)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=fGlRsjHTkbs


This is an incredible song about a safety problem at a nuclear plant some years ago. It shows again that music that protests and raises awareness is not only important (and necessary) on its own - but also that it can entertain, too. Makes the medicine go down easier.

12/28/12

We Almost Lost Detroit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b54rB...yer_detailpage


2/5/13

A magnificent song about discrimination.

Beginnings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v6q9...yer_detailpage


2/5/13

A beautiful song about loss.

Give Her A Call (7/16/21 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/W76wBMEhDNM


2/6/13

Better Days Ahead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_IYT...yer_detailpage


2/6/13

Gil Scott-Heron

This Must Be Deep

12/28/19 original is back...lotta truth in it.

https://youtu.be/m5jgZwhD-zQ


7/26/14 Inner City Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=drTjTE8MCBU


5/8/13 (12/28/19 link repaired)

I'll Take Care Of You (Replaced prior link, an instrumental, with an intentionally raw vocal performance)

https://youtu.be/7gBU7kO-4_s


2/6/13

Don't Give Up (12/28/19 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/l3UYtwWk31Q


Sometimes, when you research an artist you think you know, you learn you've previously missed the real significance of that person.

We have lost someone very special. Not many of them around.

He was once asked if his spoken-word music was to be credited for creating Rap. His response; "I don't know if I should get the blame for that."

Any Cubans here?

Here's a tune by a great group.

A taunting, melodic, haunting rebuke to Fidel. Lyrics - listen to the lyrics.

War

Fidel's Fantasy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTBgA...yer_detailpage


12/25/12

Don't Let No One Get You Down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEqhJ...yer_detailpage


They have many other worthy songs. Check them out.

1/20/15

As I said above, there are many other great songs by this band. It's now time for this one.

This tune had a rather specific message when it came out. Since then its focus can, arguably, be expanded due to widening inequality. The world IS a ghetto for billions.

War

The World Is A Ghetto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptIcert_Ra8

10/23/15

The beat goes on - hell, it should never stop!

War

All Day Music

https://youtu.be/coHUt4si8Oo

If you don't like latin jazz, if you don't have a seatbelt, if you mind moves slowly, if you don't appreciate percussionists or if you don't appreciate complex melodies - don't watch!

Michel Camilo An incredible jazz pianist.

Mambo Inn (7/7/19 link repaired - live version deleted)

https://youtu.be/g_-GOyhCpeI


This is is another standout performance by Michel Camiilo.

12/22/12

Descarga For Tito

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMXDc...yer_detailpage


After watching Camilo's music, I think his drummer, Horacio, 'el Negro', Hernandez, may be one of the very best playing this style.

5/26/14 Listening to this post today I decided to do a little research. Found this. Damn! My comment above re Hernandez is truly understated. And, Camilo, whom I have known about for some time, shows why he is a giant. This group, including Anthony Jackson, is a monster. Watch this!

On Fire - an aptly named tune (12/25/15 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/gXtieqCN_8Q

Mocha Hagotdi.


1/22/16

A beautiful, classic piece written by George Gershwin, commissioned by Paul Whiteman, and orchestrated by Ferde Grofe. It was first performed by Whiteman in 1924 and not widely appreciated due to its combination of classical and jazz influences that were considered strange at the time.

A different and superb performance from a major talent in jazz that demonstrates his versatility.

Michel Camilo

Rhapsody In Blue (7/16/21 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/r-CgxrMvRnY


4/25/17

I have always been interested in the processes (and ingredients) used to make something as well as the end result. This selection provides an example in music.

The interplay between the incredible percussion, bass and piano under Camilo's precise and noticeable hard-driving direction makes this music fascinating and stirring.

Michel Camilo

Rhumba Pa' Ti (11/6/18 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/sneVuKm8Pbc

Okay, I'm in a Latin music mood. So?

Maria and Esmeralda are dancing nearby.

El Chicano

Viva Tirado

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxmwP...yer_detailpage


12/22/15

This group is the incarnation of the old El Chicano...

Viva Tirado (Tirado was the name of a bullfighter) 11/6/18 Just listened again. DON"T miss this!

https://youtu.be/u9nmQ8uetio


Oye Cayuco (if you like Latin music don't miss this)

https://youtu.be/1jm4Q9K1UUU


12/23/12

In post 123, (Jose Feliciano) I added a lovely song, Sabor A Mi. I also listed the lyrics because of their haunting beauty. El Chicano has a great version that I like, too.

Sabor A Mi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpcWW...yer_detailpage


12/29/19

I finally decided to research the singer who recorded this beautiful song with El Chicano. I learned her name, Ersi Arvisu, and found numerous comments from those who said the song is their favorite. She graciously responded to many of them with appreciation which is not that common.

Here is another from her.

Ersi Arvisu

Yellow Days

https://youtu.be/PRI322YAKm8


2/7/13

A beautiful love song with great instrumentation, great singing, and some pictures of great rides.

Suavecito

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBhc1...yer_detailpage

Everyone has stories. I have stories. About meeting vibe player Johnny Lytle in Cleveland. He usually switched mallets for different songs, using what appeared to be ceramic ones, too, that had a high, piercing sound that was incredible to hear.

Give these a listen. Exciting music.

Johnny Lytle


Blue Vibes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buNQe...yer_detailpage

Summertime (this is one of the best damn instrumental versions ever)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=FcBVTVgSu_U

Samba Saravah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6_m_...yer_detailpage

The Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7oGs...yer_detailpage

Lela

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Hm5cXBulyaY

Wink (this cooks)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH1VU...yer_detailpage

11/29/12

Tawhid (So does this! 7/5/15 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/YrGbAR0SfEc


12/25/12

Done It Again (Very nice.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtMij...yer_detailpage


12/25/12 Little Sunflower (vibes and conga lead the way with organ, sax and guitar, too. It rocks)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn4Ql...yer_detailpage


4/8/14

I've always liked this song. Many artists I admire don't do it the way I think it should be played. Johnny Lytle does.

This is beauty expressed as music.

The Shadow Of Your Smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=-4Fx2UyntwY


2/17/16

A new find. It's great.

The great Johnny Lytle

Babo

https://youtu.be/xzg7NEKabR8

Very pretty Atyp. Relaxing.

Don't get too relaxed or I'll be forced to...

Add latin women and music. A great combination.

Gloria Estefan and Jose Feliciano

No Llores

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1A4e...yer_detailpage


And for you, Julie.

Marc Anthony

Valio la Pena (7/16/21 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/6-6BP2GL3S8

What??????


NO. Don't you dare!!!

You did. You woke me up. I dropped my cookie. :)