I'm too old for this BUT I got a call from a friend of my son-in-law today asking me to go play some "ball" with them this afternoon. Now, I played "ball" (baseball/softball/fast pitch softball) from the time I was old enough to walk till about 7 years ago. At one point, I would have considered myself a "good ball player" some say better than that, some say less. Either way, today, I learned that I am not in any condition to do that anymore. I have muscles that hurt that I did not know I had!!!!! I think a good ole fashioned soak in Epsom salt is needed. God, I enjoyed today.
The feel of the leather glove on my hand, catching one on the fly was awesome, the sting of the ball slamming into my glove, it was all "made for love" as my dad would say. With that in mind, lets start the adventure....
Click 1 - Take me out to the ball game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGFOWJtkyI
There is no better tradition than the singing of this song at Chicago field. Harry Carey did it best but I bet he didn't remember it?!?!?!?!?!? Anyway, they have artists, famous people and others do it today. You can't start this trip without going here first, besides I want to hit Centerfield next. After that, I don't care where we go but I hope it's got baseball as the subject.
Click 2 - Centerfield - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzFb3WcvCmI
I admit, this one was pre-planned! I don't want to have too many of those moments, but I absolutely love the "Louisville Slugger" guitar! The next one might require a little finagling but we will get there or we will have a second "Click 1" tonight.
Click 3 - I'm Alright - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2wjbrIDEIQ
Strangely this song was in my options list, so I took it. I like UKJ but they probably turn off my people with their lyrics and don't give a crap way of presenting them. This one is pretty clean. However, they have had a few songs over the years that where "in your face" real and down right dirty. Me, I like that, but that isn't good if you are trying sell albums.
Click 4 - Walk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkFqg5wAuFk
It has a baseball sounding title, but this has nothing to do with baseball! Love the song, happy we hit it. This band influenced so many bands like them today. It is also the entrance song for one the greatest wrestlers ever .. Rob Van Dam!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click 5 - One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzgGTTtR0kc
Damn, I remember this one. I was 21 (my birthday) and some friends of mine took my to see this tour at the old Omni in Atlanta, GA! Amazing, these guys played for nearly 4 hours! This was the closer for that show.
Click 6 - Patience - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErvgV4P6Fzc
Well, this was not first choice but the first video I clicked was soooooo bad that I called an audible This song isn't my preferred way to end tonight but its better, I promise.
Its been one hell of a week. I joined that super cool club of being a grand dad! I learned that I don't need to be playing ball anymore too. All in one week! I think I will go take a bath and hope that I can walk tomorrow. In the meantime, I plan for the next trip to be downright awesome. I hope it turns out that way as we are going to start with what I consider one of the greatest songs ever written .....
Friday, April 25, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Yeah I know, I owe you a blog
Sunday was Easter, I was not going to blog on that day. Besides, I hope you were spending the day with loved ones like me. If not, go out and get you some loved ones.
In addition, Sunday was the day that my oldest daughter (step-daughter if you want to be exact) went to the hospital to have her baby. At her development level, Sunday would have been awesome, but since she was dealing with high blood pressure, Sunday didn't make much sense.
Neither did Monday, according to little Jayce Ryan, so he held out till Tuesday morning. Hence there has not been and will not be a Click Through today.
I am completely open to suggestions on where to start with the next one. Since little Jayce is my first grand child, I was thinking something like "Baby Please Dont Go" but I would like to hear your suggestions. I would like to have the next starter song be something with the word "baby" in the title though.
Check back in a day or two as I recover from this event.
In addition, Sunday was the day that my oldest daughter (step-daughter if you want to be exact) went to the hospital to have her baby. At her development level, Sunday would have been awesome, but since she was dealing with high blood pressure, Sunday didn't make much sense.
Neither did Monday, according to little Jayce Ryan, so he held out till Tuesday morning. Hence there has not been and will not be a Click Through today.
I am completely open to suggestions on where to start with the next one. Since little Jayce is my first grand child, I was thinking something like "Baby Please Dont Go" but I would like to hear your suggestions. I would like to have the next starter song be something with the word "baby" in the title though.
Check back in a day or two as I recover from this event.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Another Saturday afternoon
Just got back from the bowling alley, got a new ball drilled today. Fantastic. I'm really looking forward to rolling that beast in competition.
Looked up YouTube today and dang if it ain't starting to suggest some different stuff now. So, since you ain't making any suggestions, lets try one from YouTube and see where it gets us.
Click 1 - Drinking Gasoline - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmnUayaQyBk
Got to admit, I like some "Rock-a Billy" music! I also like this song. The thick bottom on that bass is carrying the song with limited guitar goodness. This video needs a hottie or two but other than that the black and white nature of the video goes well with the song.
Click 2 - Let Me Teach You How to Eat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H96XcNWKZVg
Well, looks like we will be stuck with the Rock-a-Billy scene tonight. The "Rev" is definitely the king of this music. I have had the privilege of seeing this guy three time live, and I shared a few drinks with the band on and occasion. This is not the best song from the Rev and the band, but it keeps the music going.
Click 3 - The Devil's Son - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEgUKMRX5w
Holy cow, she scares me and captivates me in my ways that are so wrong. I really love how the whole band is dressed in 50's gangster outfits and that little "dimple" above her lips. WOW! That song has my ticker going !!!!!!!!
Click 4 - Pass that Bottle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqi3CSGJnds
And you thought the haven't made any good music since the 50's? That is two hot mommies to me. Love the whole B/W thing except for the girls. Red dresses, lively tattoos .... YUM.
Click 5 - Down that Line - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpjBN-61C6Q
Where can I get me a car like that? Terrible dress on the singer! Why is it that some many of the singers with "rock-a billy" are women anyway?
Click 6 - My Love for Evermore - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rlYPb2plaY
Love the Lucha Libre mask hood ornament. His voice a little wierd, mabye too my cigarettes in his time? Wow, its a duet? of some degree? The imagery is awesome. This is one sick "love song".
Well, that is the trip for today. I think it was cool!
Looked up YouTube today and dang if it ain't starting to suggest some different stuff now. So, since you ain't making any suggestions, lets try one from YouTube and see where it gets us.
Click 1 - Drinking Gasoline - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmnUayaQyBk
Got to admit, I like some "Rock-a Billy" music! I also like this song. The thick bottom on that bass is carrying the song with limited guitar goodness. This video needs a hottie or two but other than that the black and white nature of the video goes well with the song.
Click 2 - Let Me Teach You How to Eat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H96XcNWKZVg
Well, looks like we will be stuck with the Rock-a-Billy scene tonight. The "Rev" is definitely the king of this music. I have had the privilege of seeing this guy three time live, and I shared a few drinks with the band on and occasion. This is not the best song from the Rev and the band, but it keeps the music going.
Click 3 - The Devil's Son - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEgUKMRX5w
Holy cow, she scares me and captivates me in my ways that are so wrong. I really love how the whole band is dressed in 50's gangster outfits and that little "dimple" above her lips. WOW! That song has my ticker going !!!!!!!!
Click 4 - Pass that Bottle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqi3CSGJnds
And you thought the haven't made any good music since the 50's? That is two hot mommies to me. Love the whole B/W thing except for the girls. Red dresses, lively tattoos .... YUM.
Click 5 - Down that Line - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpjBN-61C6Q
Where can I get me a car like that? Terrible dress on the singer! Why is it that some many of the singers with "rock-a billy" are women anyway?
Click 6 - My Love for Evermore - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rlYPb2plaY
Love the Lucha Libre mask hood ornament. His voice a little wierd, mabye too my cigarettes in his time? Wow, its a duet? of some degree? The imagery is awesome. This is one sick "love song".
Well, that is the trip for today. I think it was cool!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Thursday and no bowling???!?!!!??!!?!!?!?!?!?
So, normally I bowl on Thursday too but I am not bowling tonight as I am in between leagues. I am hoping that my kids will bowl with me for the summer, In a truly "fun" league. I did however go and buy a new ball for me tonight, which starts us off the this band .....
Click 1 - Saab Sonnet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqJ7OQmwCXY
They come up first tonight as I looked up the website for my new ball and they are sponsored by the company that makes that ball. DV8 is the name of the company and the ball that I will be buying is called RECKLESS. I figured the one thing I could do is check out these guys, so you shall too.
Click 2 - If I had a Gun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNgOxD1lQNw
Love this band, they have one of the greatest current guitarist playing with them on this song, Ed Mundell. Another one of those videos that has no video though. Really weird for the song to have lyrics though.
Click 3 - Heathen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLYXkmSJRwg
I LOVE the name of this band. I have a couple of their albums! This is another one of those Small Stone Records finds for me! However, it is another one of those no video videos and I hate the mixing of this one as you cant hear lyrics. Bottom line,this one is heavy!!!!! :)
Click 4 - Drunk as Hell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JTFg4UzvMw
Don't judge this song by the title, or maybe you should, but this one is cool. Yet another video with no video, but I like the music all the same. That guitar solo is awesome! and the the bass to his voice is very different.
Click 5 - Hobo Low - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a33sB3ck28A
Love this guy. I found him a few years ago. Would love to see him live. I gotta believe that all his stuff is true and that scares me. All the same, I bet he would be fun to hand out with UNTIL the trouble started. Roots style blues that make me wanna stand up and scream.
Click 6 - ?????????????? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVh4e8GjheQ
I dont know the name of this song,but I do know that Seasick Steve is jamming with on the legendary bassists in the music industry. Do you notice LED ZEPPELIN rhythm man John Paul Jones? I think Steve normally plays with just him and the drummer guy,but adding the bass to it is awesome. This video is about an hour long and he goes through so many of his "guitars" for the show, but he is so amazing I can't turn away.
I hope you like the whole trip, Steve is awesome! Let me know what you think and suggest a starting song or two.
Click 1 - Saab Sonnet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqJ7OQmwCXY
They come up first tonight as I looked up the website for my new ball and they are sponsored by the company that makes that ball. DV8 is the name of the company and the ball that I will be buying is called RECKLESS. I figured the one thing I could do is check out these guys, so you shall too.
Click 2 - If I had a Gun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNgOxD1lQNw
Love this band, they have one of the greatest current guitarist playing with them on this song, Ed Mundell. Another one of those videos that has no video though. Really weird for the song to have lyrics though.
Click 3 - Heathen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLYXkmSJRwg
I LOVE the name of this band. I have a couple of their albums! This is another one of those Small Stone Records finds for me! However, it is another one of those no video videos and I hate the mixing of this one as you cant hear lyrics. Bottom line,this one is heavy!!!!! :)
Click 4 - Drunk as Hell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JTFg4UzvMw
Don't judge this song by the title, or maybe you should, but this one is cool. Yet another video with no video, but I like the music all the same. That guitar solo is awesome! and the the bass to his voice is very different.
Click 5 - Hobo Low - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a33sB3ck28A
Love this guy. I found him a few years ago. Would love to see him live. I gotta believe that all his stuff is true and that scares me. All the same, I bet he would be fun to hand out with UNTIL the trouble started. Roots style blues that make me wanna stand up and scream.
Click 6 - ?????????????? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVh4e8GjheQ
I dont know the name of this song,but I do know that Seasick Steve is jamming with on the legendary bassists in the music industry. Do you notice LED ZEPPELIN rhythm man John Paul Jones? I think Steve normally plays with just him and the drummer guy,but adding the bass to it is awesome. This video is about an hour long and he goes through so many of his "guitars" for the show, but he is so amazing I can't turn away.
I hope you like the whole trip, Steve is awesome! Let me know what you think and suggest a starting song or two.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Wednesday Night Blast
Like I said, life has been a bit stressful. Today was a little less stressful than yesterday for me, but my coworker was struggling again today. I guess her place on the corporate ladder has to take a more crap than me at my point OR I decided my "give a crap meter" was a little lower than her's today. Either way, I think this first song is appropriate .....
Click 1 - Liquor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uITA22HIY
If you follow me on Google +, then you know how I feel about this song and band. They are awesome, the whole 70's comparison is true but at the same time, they bring an amazing true to today quality of it. I saw them in 2013 opening for Clutch and Orange Goblin. It was an awesome triple bill. The really nice thing was that after the show they were all gentlemen, took time to sign anything (and I mean anything, thanks Ladies) and simply hang out with everyone. This is true down to Earth Rock and Roll.
Click 2 - Sweet Mountain River and Old Train (Live) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVatMHAXC80
Considering that we are in the south, how can I pass up ... Monster Truck? Sounds perfect to me and so does the music. Its hard to believe that this is truly live. The production and the sound is amazing. I figure this is "live" in a studio.
Click 3 - The Weight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjCw3-YTffo
I guess we are going to slow this one down a little now. I think this one could be a bit about stress, take a load off...... and share a load with me. That sounds like what we do at work to help each other.
Click 4 - Cant You See - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCXQycyN_Vs
Fabulous song. Not an official video (may not be one) so you don't have to watch it. However, I think it fits the night's trip perfectly. I hate that I have never seen this band live. I imagine it is awesome.
Click 5 - Train, Train - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBP15lRprPs
No offense to one of my favorite bands, but this is the greatest harmonica opening songs ever! I haven't seen this band live either (they were a few years too early for me). Another "video" that simply presents the song, that happens on YouTube but at least you get introduced to something new (if that is the case for you).
Click 6 - Radar Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwqMKf7r7X
I got soooooooo excited when I saw this one pop up. I was really hoping that it was a real video not a "lyric" video. This has to be one of my favorite "screw you" to the radar type songs. Bottom line, this one rings so true today as it did when it was recorded.
Music is an amazing stress-relieve tool. I don't care what kind of music you listen to, classical, rock, country, hip-hop or some weird variation of it all, I DOES NOT MATTER. Music has this weird way of washing it all off our backs. Try my ride, if you don't like it, try your ride. Either way, enjoy he ride!
Click 1 - Liquor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uITA22HIY
If you follow me on Google +, then you know how I feel about this song and band. They are awesome, the whole 70's comparison is true but at the same time, they bring an amazing true to today quality of it. I saw them in 2013 opening for Clutch and Orange Goblin. It was an awesome triple bill. The really nice thing was that after the show they were all gentlemen, took time to sign anything (and I mean anything, thanks Ladies) and simply hang out with everyone. This is true down to Earth Rock and Roll.
Click 2 - Sweet Mountain River and Old Train (Live) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVatMHAXC80
Considering that we are in the south, how can I pass up ... Monster Truck? Sounds perfect to me and so does the music. Its hard to believe that this is truly live. The production and the sound is amazing. I figure this is "live" in a studio.
Click 3 - The Weight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjCw3-YTffo
I guess we are going to slow this one down a little now. I think this one could be a bit about stress, take a load off...... and share a load with me. That sounds like what we do at work to help each other.
Click 4 - Cant You See - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCXQycyN_Vs
Fabulous song. Not an official video (may not be one) so you don't have to watch it. However, I think it fits the night's trip perfectly. I hate that I have never seen this band live. I imagine it is awesome.
Click 5 - Train, Train - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBP15lRprPs
No offense to one of my favorite bands, but this is the greatest harmonica opening songs ever! I haven't seen this band live either (they were a few years too early for me). Another "video" that simply presents the song, that happens on YouTube but at least you get introduced to something new (if that is the case for you).
Click 6 - Radar Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwqMKf7r7X
I got soooooooo excited when I saw this one pop up. I was really hoping that it was a real video not a "lyric" video. This has to be one of my favorite "screw you" to the radar type songs. Bottom line, this one rings so true today as it did when it was recorded.
Music is an amazing stress-relieve tool. I don't care what kind of music you listen to, classical, rock, country, hip-hop or some weird variation of it all, I DOES NOT MATTER. Music has this weird way of washing it all off our backs. Try my ride, if you don't like it, try your ride. Either way, enjoy he ride!
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Terrible Tuesday
Its been a little crazy at work lately and its really grating on the nerves of many of my co-workers. Today, one lady made a comment to me about her current stress level and it made me think about the first song....so lets get started....
Click 1 - Pissed off and Mad about It - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=297n1dojrkE
THC is awesome. I think this may be there second song for our strange six click trip. Love that driving rhythm section on this song. Big Daddy Rich is a big boy, I bet he has had more than his share of some quality Texas BBQ in his time.
Click 2 - Alcohaulin' Ass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBaIQreV8Yk
Looks like we are headed for a fun ride tonight. Normally this Texas based band is a little on the heavy side, this is awesome stuff. I've never heard this song, going to have to add it to my rotation.
Click 3 - Its Hard to Kiss the Lips at Night that Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjkLf_X88WM
How could I possibly pass up a song title like that? That has to be the longest song title ever, and the weirdest COUNTRY song ever. Speaking of weird, those have to be some of the ugliest "women" ever to be in a video. Just for the record, regardless of good or bad, I do actually watch the whole video once it is selected. Rough but funny.
Click 4 - Keep Your Hands of My PBR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56duVYLsd4Q
Oh lord, once you hit the country track its hard to get out of the rut, but this is awesome. Reminds me of another co-worker that thinks PBR "tall boys" are the greatest invention ever. I was with this video until they decided to show this guy in his underwear, and I apologize for the lyrics. I didn't write them, I just stumbled on the video.
Click 5 - Im a Man of Constant Sorrow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDA708XlFIo#aid=P-L2m4170-0
Soggy Bottom Boys is an awesome name. How did we end up here? What is possibly next?
Click 6 - Bartender Song (Sittin At a Bar) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdEvL6jxUYA
Well, we started off dealing with a stressful day, I guess another song related to doing stupid stuff while drinking is a fine way to finish this trip. Good Lord, looking back I promise I didn't plan for this to be a drinking solves stress trip. Don't call AA, we will call you. HA! Love the whole made from spare parts instruments at the end (see I do watch the whole video).
So the moral to the trip tonight? Stress sucks, you can get pissed off but all that's going to do is make you mad; you can drink it up, but all that's going to do is lead you to some mixed results!
So, tonight we get a bonus video, hope this makes you feel better; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6zl5x8r9Bs; stress may suck but it beats feeding the worms in the ground!
Click 1 - Pissed off and Mad about It - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=297n1dojrkE
THC is awesome. I think this may be there second song for our strange six click trip. Love that driving rhythm section on this song. Big Daddy Rich is a big boy, I bet he has had more than his share of some quality Texas BBQ in his time.
Click 2 - Alcohaulin' Ass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBaIQreV8Yk
Looks like we are headed for a fun ride tonight. Normally this Texas based band is a little on the heavy side, this is awesome stuff. I've never heard this song, going to have to add it to my rotation.
Click 3 - Its Hard to Kiss the Lips at Night that Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjkLf_X88WM
How could I possibly pass up a song title like that? That has to be the longest song title ever, and the weirdest COUNTRY song ever. Speaking of weird, those have to be some of the ugliest "women" ever to be in a video. Just for the record, regardless of good or bad, I do actually watch the whole video once it is selected. Rough but funny.
Click 4 - Keep Your Hands of My PBR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56duVYLsd4Q
Oh lord, once you hit the country track its hard to get out of the rut, but this is awesome. Reminds me of another co-worker that thinks PBR "tall boys" are the greatest invention ever. I was with this video until they decided to show this guy in his underwear, and I apologize for the lyrics. I didn't write them, I just stumbled on the video.
Click 5 - Im a Man of Constant Sorrow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDA708XlFIo#aid=P-L2m4170-0
Soggy Bottom Boys is an awesome name. How did we end up here? What is possibly next?
Click 6 - Bartender Song (Sittin At a Bar) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdEvL6jxUYA
Well, we started off dealing with a stressful day, I guess another song related to doing stupid stuff while drinking is a fine way to finish this trip. Good Lord, looking back I promise I didn't plan for this to be a drinking solves stress trip. Don't call AA, we will call you. HA! Love the whole made from spare parts instruments at the end (see I do watch the whole video).
So the moral to the trip tonight? Stress sucks, you can get pissed off but all that's going to do is make you mad; you can drink it up, but all that's going to do is lead you to some mixed results!
So, tonight we get a bonus video, hope this makes you feel better; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6zl5x8r9Bs; stress may suck but it beats feeding the worms in the ground!
Monday, April 14, 2014
Two for Monday ...
Bouncing off the previous post, lets hit this road ...
Click 1 - Paradise City - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbm6GXllBiw
In my opinion, the best single from what should be one of the greatest bands in the world today except, the lead singer became the biggest douche in rock history, the rhythm guitarist is now playing country, the drummer has been in and out of rehab so many times that they threw him out of the band and they are the only band I have ever seen that actually canceled in the middle of the show due to a "hissy fit". Yeah fame is too difficult to handle!!!!!
Click 2 - Thunderstruck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2AC41dglnM
Ahhhhh, the greatest band ever plays the greatest intro song for sporing events. Think I am wrong, wait till you are sitting with 100+ thousand fans and the Alabama Crimson Tide hits that football field to this song and you see that reaction. Been there and done that!!!!!! Roll Tide!!!!!
Click 3 - Pour Some Sugar On Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIB9Y4OFPs#aid=P8xGY7XPZAw
First link to expand to the second line. Without a doubt one of the "funnest" concerts I saw in the 80s. Notice the drummer is playing with one arm? Also of note, the band sold this stage to George Straight not long after finishing there world tour. I saw the opening band "delivered" to the stage in large laundry hampers to get them to the stage so that they could perform and they left by literally running through the crowd when they were done performing. Tesla!!!! Sadly, at the age of 18 I had jeans that looked equally bad.
Click 4 - Here I Go Again - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3MXiTeH_Pg
David was old by the time they shot this video, but she (Shawna?) was not and she looked awesome climbing on those cars. This was every boys dream (at least at my age). Saw them not long after the video came out and I remember seeing both of them prior to the show in an elevator, a great moment for a 17 year old boy.
Click 5 - Once Bitten Twice Shy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz61YQWZuYU
Speaking of fun 80's tunes, this one comes as a cover song. Funny thing, I had my leather packet painted with the skull at 0:16 seconds wearing a head band that proclaimed "Mr. Bone"!!! World Class now that I think about it but I was 16/17 at the time. I think my second wife still has that jacket. To bad this band didn't go further. I had the privilege of seeing these guys numerous times over the years. Awesome everytime. Not a bad looker in the "backup band either", many stories can be told about several of them.
Click 6 - Cherry Pie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyZKfdwlng
This may not be the best song option to end with but since I hinted at it previously, You might notice that the hot blond in the black bra in the previous video is the same hottie dancing in this video too. Good lord, in my young man days, this was the bomb!!!!!
Alright, one of my favorite trips. I have seen each of these bands multiple times regardless of band changes and my age changes. I love good ole fashion 80s hair metal music! Im sure we will see more examples of this in future blogs.
Click 1 - Paradise City - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbm6GXllBiw
In my opinion, the best single from what should be one of the greatest bands in the world today except, the lead singer became the biggest douche in rock history, the rhythm guitarist is now playing country, the drummer has been in and out of rehab so many times that they threw him out of the band and they are the only band I have ever seen that actually canceled in the middle of the show due to a "hissy fit". Yeah fame is too difficult to handle!!!!!
Click 2 - Thunderstruck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2AC41dglnM
Ahhhhh, the greatest band ever plays the greatest intro song for sporing events. Think I am wrong, wait till you are sitting with 100+ thousand fans and the Alabama Crimson Tide hits that football field to this song and you see that reaction. Been there and done that!!!!!! Roll Tide!!!!!
Click 3 - Pour Some Sugar On Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIB9Y4OFPs#aid=P8xGY7XPZAw
First link to expand to the second line. Without a doubt one of the "funnest" concerts I saw in the 80s. Notice the drummer is playing with one arm? Also of note, the band sold this stage to George Straight not long after finishing there world tour. I saw the opening band "delivered" to the stage in large laundry hampers to get them to the stage so that they could perform and they left by literally running through the crowd when they were done performing. Tesla!!!! Sadly, at the age of 18 I had jeans that looked equally bad.
Click 4 - Here I Go Again - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3MXiTeH_Pg
David was old by the time they shot this video, but she (Shawna?) was not and she looked awesome climbing on those cars. This was every boys dream (at least at my age). Saw them not long after the video came out and I remember seeing both of them prior to the show in an elevator, a great moment for a 17 year old boy.
Click 5 - Once Bitten Twice Shy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz61YQWZuYU
Speaking of fun 80's tunes, this one comes as a cover song. Funny thing, I had my leather packet painted with the skull at 0:16 seconds wearing a head band that proclaimed "Mr. Bone"!!! World Class now that I think about it but I was 16/17 at the time. I think my second wife still has that jacket. To bad this band didn't go further. I had the privilege of seeing these guys numerous times over the years. Awesome everytime. Not a bad looker in the "backup band either", many stories can be told about several of them.
Click 6 - Cherry Pie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyZKfdwlng
This may not be the best song option to end with but since I hinted at it previously, You might notice that the hot blond in the black bra in the previous video is the same hottie dancing in this video too. Good lord, in my young man days, this was the bomb!!!!!
Alright, one of my favorite trips. I have seen each of these bands multiple times regardless of band changes and my age changes. I love good ole fashion 80s hair metal music! Im sure we will see more examples of this in future blogs.
Monday Night
Its bowling night. I stunk up the lanes, but the team pulled us through to victory. Makes me want to start with something from the days of the bowling alley. Lets find something like this ...
Click 1 - Story of My Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh8zcbC_Dcw
Ok, so "bowling songs" was a great failure. I fell back to a really cool "punk" band Social Distortion. Really dig the whole look, sound and grit of the band. This one is a little easier on the ears than their other tunes. Starting here could get us a wild ride though ...
Click 2 - The Kids Aren't Alright - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrZ4sMRYimw
Wow, haven't heard this band in years. According to Wikipedia, the lead singer has a PHd in Molecular Biology. I guess a little smarts is a good thing in the weird world of "punk rock". These guys have been around for a while, and this video is cool.
Click 3 - Smells like Teen Spirit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg
The song and video attributed with killing 80's hair metal. Still a great song and video. Too bad only one of these guys has gone on to do anything real in the music world. Are all left handed guitarist from Seattle bound for a short life?
Click 4 - Chop Suey! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSvFpBOe8eY
Honestly, I have no expectations for this song or video. The little I know about this band is boring to me. However, with a title like that, lets see what we can get..... well, that didn't change my mind about this band at all.
Click 5 - Zombies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts
I really dig movies on this topic, not sure if the song will meet my expectations though. I have heard this one once or twice in karaoke bars performed rather poorly!?!?!? Visually, this video is stunning but the song remains far from my taste.
Click 6 - Whats Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NXnxTNIWkc
Gonna close this one with a song that I would never have chosen as a starter song but its not too bad. She has a rather hypnotic voice with great range. I like that on top of the acoustic guitar. Do you think she could swallow a Big Mac in one bite with that mouth though? Not a bad way to end the trip tonight.
I may have stunk at bowling, but the musical trip we took was worth ending the night. Good Night, Sleep Tight!
Click 1 - Story of My Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh8zcbC_Dcw
Ok, so "bowling songs" was a great failure. I fell back to a really cool "punk" band Social Distortion. Really dig the whole look, sound and grit of the band. This one is a little easier on the ears than their other tunes. Starting here could get us a wild ride though ...
Click 2 - The Kids Aren't Alright - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrZ4sMRYimw
Wow, haven't heard this band in years. According to Wikipedia, the lead singer has a PHd in Molecular Biology. I guess a little smarts is a good thing in the weird world of "punk rock". These guys have been around for a while, and this video is cool.
Click 3 - Smells like Teen Spirit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg
The song and video attributed with killing 80's hair metal. Still a great song and video. Too bad only one of these guys has gone on to do anything real in the music world. Are all left handed guitarist from Seattle bound for a short life?
Click 4 - Chop Suey! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSvFpBOe8eY
Honestly, I have no expectations for this song or video. The little I know about this band is boring to me. However, with a title like that, lets see what we can get..... well, that didn't change my mind about this band at all.
Click 5 - Zombies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts
I really dig movies on this topic, not sure if the song will meet my expectations though. I have heard this one once or twice in karaoke bars performed rather poorly!?!?!? Visually, this video is stunning but the song remains far from my taste.
Click 6 - Whats Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NXnxTNIWkc
Gonna close this one with a song that I would never have chosen as a starter song but its not too bad. She has a rather hypnotic voice with great range. I like that on top of the acoustic guitar. Do you think she could swallow a Big Mac in one bite with that mouth though? Not a bad way to end the trip tonight.
I may have stunk at bowling, but the musical trip we took was worth ending the night. Good Night, Sleep Tight!
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Saturday Night is the Night for ....?!?!?!?!?!
Kicking off tonight with a tribute to tonight, Saturday Night. Let's start here
Click 1 - Saturday Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBn2ux5vRHk
Love the whole "spell out the chorus" thing. I truly had never heard this song before, I was expecting some Elton John, this isn't far from it.
Click 2 - Kiss you all over - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GymGszRFN8#aid=P-rF6oPVuB0
Well, I've heard this song before. It's a strange one for my taste, but this is the point of the trip. Introduce yourself to something new. Listening to this, I could imagine INXS busting this out in a mean way.
Click 3 - Driver's seat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnXTQpUpEds
Staying with the Saturday night theme (listen and you will undersand), check out this one hit wonder. Doubt it was the "official" video giving the quality of the photos, but this song SUCKS! To be honest, I am familiar with the song, an extended version is worse than the regular version. Oh well, that's the trip.
Click 4- Hot Child in the City - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-eVxtuMR0o
Never heard this tune. Sounded good by the title and considering the Saturday Night topic, I thought I would give it a try. Sounds like a laid back disco tune. Video clips are from a movie that I have never seen too. Enjoy, if you can.
Click 5 - Wild Thing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiO7jieJopw
Let's get a good song. Definitely not an original video but the 60's women vids makes this feel authentic.
Click 6 - Sharp Dressed Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_5YJoMNmXc
That little band from Texas, sure left a huge impression on the rock world in the 80s and 90s. Today they keep on rocking and influencing a lot of bands. Not a bad way to finish off the night.
Its Saturday, time for me to go out myself. Have fun, keep it fun and keep it safe.
Click 1 - Saturday Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBn2ux5vRHk
Love the whole "spell out the chorus" thing. I truly had never heard this song before, I was expecting some Elton John, this isn't far from it.
Click 2 - Kiss you all over - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GymGszRFN8#aid=P-rF6oPVuB0
Well, I've heard this song before. It's a strange one for my taste, but this is the point of the trip. Introduce yourself to something new. Listening to this, I could imagine INXS busting this out in a mean way.
Click 3 - Driver's seat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnXTQpUpEds
Staying with the Saturday night theme (listen and you will undersand), check out this one hit wonder. Doubt it was the "official" video giving the quality of the photos, but this song SUCKS! To be honest, I am familiar with the song, an extended version is worse than the regular version. Oh well, that's the trip.
Click 4- Hot Child in the City - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-eVxtuMR0o
Never heard this tune. Sounded good by the title and considering the Saturday Night topic, I thought I would give it a try. Sounds like a laid back disco tune. Video clips are from a movie that I have never seen too. Enjoy, if you can.
Click 5 - Wild Thing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiO7jieJopw
Let's get a good song. Definitely not an original video but the 60's women vids makes this feel authentic.
Click 6 - Sharp Dressed Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_5YJoMNmXc
That little band from Texas, sure left a huge impression on the rock world in the 80s and 90s. Today they keep on rocking and influencing a lot of bands. Not a bad way to finish off the night.
Its Saturday, time for me to go out myself. Have fun, keep it fun and keep it safe.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
No kiddie Songs this TIme
I got an amazing massage today. So to celebrate, we're gonna leave that kiddie music behind. It's time to get real..... Warning to all with weak ears, you will get offended on this trip and it will be LOUD!
Click 1 - House of Doom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aEM0HGUPFA
Love this song, probably my third favorite from Zakk. To me it has a Jim Morrison style of lyric with the power of Zakk. Looking at the selections, we will be hanging with Zakk for most of this trip. That's good with me, I am feeling great today.
Click 2 - Stillborn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yUZJZC2V40
Staying with Zakk and the Black Label Society (SDMF people)! An amazing video and song. The producer of the video was Rob Zombie. Hence some of the strange imagery. I like it.
Click 3 - Funeral Bell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVO-3_pjuSg
Nice intro, play a little Black Sabbath to get to the Funeral Bell. Loved it. Considering we are half way down and Youtube hasn't presented a different direction, we will be rocking with Zakk the rest of the way. Maybe something from Pride and Glory will show up though.
Click 4 - Solo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bklFIanHdk
The fact that his guitar did not simultaneously implode from that solo is awesome.
Click 5 - Tribute to Les Paul (Live at the Ryman) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIN3Yta97vE
A slightly different side of Zakk and definitely in a venue that would not be normal for him.
Click 6 - Crossroads - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCP5t1N1D6s
We made this far with Zakk, lets finish with him too but spice it up with a little Joe Bonamassa. A great pairing on a great song.
I gotta go, gotta go bowl that 300 tonight. I am amped for the game, I hope you are equally amped from the performances.
Click 1 - House of Doom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aEM0HGUPFA
Love this song, probably my third favorite from Zakk. To me it has a Jim Morrison style of lyric with the power of Zakk. Looking at the selections, we will be hanging with Zakk for most of this trip. That's good with me, I am feeling great today.
Click 2 - Stillborn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yUZJZC2V40
Staying with Zakk and the Black Label Society (SDMF people)! An amazing video and song. The producer of the video was Rob Zombie. Hence some of the strange imagery. I like it.
Click 3 - Funeral Bell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVO-3_pjuSg
Nice intro, play a little Black Sabbath to get to the Funeral Bell. Loved it. Considering we are half way down and Youtube hasn't presented a different direction, we will be rocking with Zakk the rest of the way. Maybe something from Pride and Glory will show up though.
Click 4 - Solo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bklFIanHdk
The fact that his guitar did not simultaneously implode from that solo is awesome.
Click 5 - Tribute to Les Paul (Live at the Ryman) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIN3Yta97vE
A slightly different side of Zakk and definitely in a venue that would not be normal for him.
Click 6 - Crossroads - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCP5t1N1D6s
We made this far with Zakk, lets finish with him too but spice it up with a little Joe Bonamassa. A great pairing on a great song.
I gotta go, gotta go bowl that 300 tonight. I am amped for the game, I hope you are equally amped from the performances.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Muppets and Fun, Ohhhh Yeah
About six months ago, I was having a really bad day and a co-worker looked at me and said "mahna mahna". I thought he was off his rocker until he played our starting video. I don't care how bad your day is, you cant help but laugh with this song.
Click 1 - Mahna Mahna - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N_tupPBtWQ
The question is, where do we go from here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????????????????
Click 2 - Bohemian Rhapsody - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY
Didn't see this one coming. I figured we would be trapped in some kiddie songs, but the Muppet's covering Queen!?!!? That is awesome. However, looking at the options, we are going to be stuck with the Muppets for this trip.
Click 3 - American Woman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV4F46N21PA
Well, at least its still rock n roll. Ok, so they really didn't play the song or .... this is a terrible trip.
Click 4 - Surprise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N_tupPBtWQ
See you can't get mad when that song is in your head, and it will be stuck in your head for the next few days.
Click 5 - Beakers Ballad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAtBki0PsC0
Another fail. I really thought Beaker was going to help us out, but "Dust in the Wind"? Come on Beaker we thought better of you.
Click 6 - Another Surprise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFGQBU_UJBs
Awesome!!!! See what I mean about that song? What? You thought I was going to give you that same Muppet's version three times in a single post?, Shame on you. Did you at least look at the link and notice that it was different?
Now before you sign off, look to your left and look for you right...what do you have to do to have a good Mahna Mahna night?
Peace out. Send me some suggestions for starter songs please.
Click 1 - Mahna Mahna - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N_tupPBtWQ
The question is, where do we go from here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????????????????
Click 2 - Bohemian Rhapsody - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY
Didn't see this one coming. I figured we would be trapped in some kiddie songs, but the Muppet's covering Queen!?!!? That is awesome. However, looking at the options, we are going to be stuck with the Muppets for this trip.
Click 3 - American Woman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV4F46N21PA
Well, at least its still rock n roll. Ok, so they really didn't play the song or .... this is a terrible trip.
Click 4 - Surprise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N_tupPBtWQ
See you can't get mad when that song is in your head, and it will be stuck in your head for the next few days.
Click 5 - Beakers Ballad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAtBki0PsC0
Another fail. I really thought Beaker was going to help us out, but "Dust in the Wind"? Come on Beaker we thought better of you.
Click 6 - Another Surprise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFGQBU_UJBs
Awesome!!!! See what I mean about that song? What? You thought I was going to give you that same Muppet's version three times in a single post?, Shame on you. Did you at least look at the link and notice that it was different?
Now before you sign off, look to your left and look for you right...what do you have to do to have a good Mahna Mahna night?
Peace out. Send me some suggestions for starter songs please.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Another Small Stone Try
The last one took us on a great adventure so lets try another one. I think we will start with The Five Horse Johnson. I saw these guys years ago in Atlanta. I wish they played through the south more often.
Click 1 - She Dont Know - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11p8OQ5dubI
Excellent video, not sure what it has to do with the song but fun none the less.
Click 2 - Electric Worry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab6lr2b66Ig
WOW! Clutch is awesome. Seen them a few times in various places. These guys are the true meaning of rock and roll. That harmonica player is a member of the previous band which helps me to understand why we landed here. "Aint room for one thing in every-bodies grave" is a fabulous line. This is a full on complete ROCK-N-ROLL song!!!!!!!!!!!
Click 3 - Pissed Off and Mad About It - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjCtHgNEcV0
THC!!!! These guys are AWESOME! I love the fact that this is so in your face! Not sure why they are so unhappy, LOL, but this is some hardcore Texas rock n roll. This is also a high quality video. I really like the whole simplicity of the video, live and straight in your face.
Click 4 - Boss's Daughter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFOvZojUJto
Wasn't sure what I was getting into here, but DAMN! Mick Mars from Motley Crue sitting in with this band makes a big sound and some lovely ladies too! Makes me wonder what the rest of the album sounds like. This is why we took this trip; to find something new that we might like.
Click 5 - Were an American Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzlky9Klu4I
Hah! and you thought, how do we get here. I think Rob Zombie is awesome. I did not know this existed. The king of horror pays some tribute. I love it. Sorry if some of the images offend you in this video.
Click 6 - When Worlds Collide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsV500W4BHU
No trip is perfect and I thought we were going to have one, but then this showed up. Not that this is terrible but it is different. I need to marinade on this one. Maybe its OK, maybe NOT.
Like all trips, you will enjoy some parts but some you will not. I really liked the start of the trip. but I'm not so sure about the ending. I hope you enjoyed the whole thing though.
Click 1 - She Dont Know - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11p8OQ5dubI
Excellent video, not sure what it has to do with the song but fun none the less.
Click 2 - Electric Worry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab6lr2b66Ig
WOW! Clutch is awesome. Seen them a few times in various places. These guys are the true meaning of rock and roll. That harmonica player is a member of the previous band which helps me to understand why we landed here. "Aint room for one thing in every-bodies grave" is a fabulous line. This is a full on complete ROCK-N-ROLL song!!!!!!!!!!!
Click 3 - Pissed Off and Mad About It - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjCtHgNEcV0
THC!!!! These guys are AWESOME! I love the fact that this is so in your face! Not sure why they are so unhappy, LOL, but this is some hardcore Texas rock n roll. This is also a high quality video. I really like the whole simplicity of the video, live and straight in your face.
Click 4 - Boss's Daughter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFOvZojUJto
Wasn't sure what I was getting into here, but DAMN! Mick Mars from Motley Crue sitting in with this band makes a big sound and some lovely ladies too! Makes me wonder what the rest of the album sounds like. This is why we took this trip; to find something new that we might like.
Click 5 - Were an American Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzlky9Klu4I
Hah! and you thought, how do we get here. I think Rob Zombie is awesome. I did not know this existed. The king of horror pays some tribute. I love it. Sorry if some of the images offend you in this video.
Click 6 - When Worlds Collide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsV500W4BHU
No trip is perfect and I thought we were going to have one, but then this showed up. Not that this is terrible but it is different. I need to marinade on this one. Maybe its OK, maybe NOT.
Like all trips, you will enjoy some parts but some you will not. I really liked the start of the trip. but I'm not so sure about the ending. I hope you enjoyed the whole thing though.
Lets Start with a Little Something from the Best (Maybe?) Record Label in America
One of my favorite record labels over the past ten years has bee Small Stone Records. You can look them up, this isn't meant to be about "the man", except that I perceive this record label to be more about "the band" and less about "the man".
Over these years, there is very little music that I haven't enjoyed from the label. To start the night, we are going to start with The Brought Low. They are from New York, you will see this from the video. I tried to see them last year in Columbus Ohio. Shamefully, after a 12 hour drive, they were a NO SHOW. While mad about that, I'm sure there was a legit reason. I still enjoyed the stay with my sister.
PS- While I do plan to choose the route, I don't plan want anyone to think that it is prepared. I will still choose whatever strikes my fancy or isn't the same ole same ole getting to the destination.
Click 1 - Kings and Queens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvUXh9qyBso
Fabulous song, not my favorite but represents this band well. Did you notice the pictures of Run DMC and the Ramones? I probably missed a couple of others too.
Click 2 - Going Away - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwaIb9yZL0c
Limited options from the previous song, most where for The Brought Low. Never heard of this band. Its definitely different but I like it. Its not Small Stone Records for sure.
Click 3 - Sun Kill Moon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW3_8Q45xM8
Well, this will be different. I haven't heard of this group or song either, but that is the purpose of the trip ... to learn something along the way. I have to say that I despise these "videos" that are really just the song with one image on the screen the whole time. I really like that guitar lick in the background though.
Click 4 - Mother - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gw5pyjBYmQ
Wow, we have definitely taken a different route than I would have thought tonight. This is a fairly old song, love the intensity of the song. I think it is actually a remake from someone else, but it is the most famous of songs from Danzig. Great video showing what it is like at one of his shows though.
Click 5 - Rebel Yell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPwZaQfoIbU
A little Billy Idol! Regretfully a "lyric" video, no need to watch. Still, we dont find a Small Stone band, guess we will have to try this trip again another day. Lets see what is next.....
Click 6 - Poison - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMrcYDrtjng
The original shock rock master himself. This is probably his greatest selling single of all time. I don't know too much about Alice, but I do know that his stage show is amazing. Whether you like the music or not, his concerts are not to be missed. The pageantry and magic that he does on stage is simply not to be missed.
Well, I thought I might be surrounded with a series of all my personal favorites, but that was not to be tonight. Living up to the true One Click process, we took a different route but its all rock n roll and I can appreciate that!
Over these years, there is very little music that I haven't enjoyed from the label. To start the night, we are going to start with The Brought Low. They are from New York, you will see this from the video. I tried to see them last year in Columbus Ohio. Shamefully, after a 12 hour drive, they were a NO SHOW. While mad about that, I'm sure there was a legit reason. I still enjoyed the stay with my sister.
PS- While I do plan to choose the route, I don't plan want anyone to think that it is prepared. I will still choose whatever strikes my fancy or isn't the same ole same ole getting to the destination.
Click 1 - Kings and Queens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvUXh9qyBso
Fabulous song, not my favorite but represents this band well. Did you notice the pictures of Run DMC and the Ramones? I probably missed a couple of others too.
Click 2 - Going Away - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwaIb9yZL0c
Limited options from the previous song, most where for The Brought Low. Never heard of this band. Its definitely different but I like it. Its not Small Stone Records for sure.
Click 3 - Sun Kill Moon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW3_8Q45xM8
Well, this will be different. I haven't heard of this group or song either, but that is the purpose of the trip ... to learn something along the way. I have to say that I despise these "videos" that are really just the song with one image on the screen the whole time. I really like that guitar lick in the background though.
Click 4 - Mother - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gw5pyjBYmQ
Wow, we have definitely taken a different route than I would have thought tonight. This is a fairly old song, love the intensity of the song. I think it is actually a remake from someone else, but it is the most famous of songs from Danzig. Great video showing what it is like at one of his shows though.
Click 5 - Rebel Yell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPwZaQfoIbU
A little Billy Idol! Regretfully a "lyric" video, no need to watch. Still, we dont find a Small Stone band, guess we will have to try this trip again another day. Lets see what is next.....
Click 6 - Poison - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMrcYDrtjng
The original shock rock master himself. This is probably his greatest selling single of all time. I don't know too much about Alice, but I do know that his stage show is amazing. Whether you like the music or not, his concerts are not to be missed. The pageantry and magic that he does on stage is simply not to be missed.
Well, I thought I might be surrounded with a series of all my personal favorites, but that was not to be tonight. Living up to the true One Click process, we took a different route but its all rock n roll and I can appreciate that!
Monday, April 7, 2014
Biloxi Education System Starts Here
Since I started my day? or night? in Biloxi on the way home from New Orleans early this morning, lets start with something that the city is known for but lets go with a lesser known version.
Click 1 - The Gambler - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzyL0hBboYU
I didn't know that Johnny did this song but that is the kind of stuff you learn when you randomly enter a song title into YouTube.
Click 2 - Yankee Rose - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz5w06Naq0c
Why this song comes up as a suggested link, I will never figure out but the video is awesome. One of my favorite front men of all time. "Ill take a bottle of anything .... and a glazed doughnut TO GO...."
Click 3 - Crossroad Blues Duel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD4o3VDnftI
I simply amazing scene from a good movie. The long hair freak in this video was playing guitar for David Lee Roth, hence the link. At this point, he was fairly "unknown" except by the guitar geek world. I am so happy this link come up....
Click 4 - Just a Guitar Duel (You will see) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFrcPgyRG9w
Two of my favorite guitarist of all time. I am so happy that this route has gone this way. Zakk's language may be a little "rough" at times, but the music is amazing. Guess who they are covering!@!! Also, it is so weird to see Zakk without the whole beard and viking look.,
Click 5 - Foxey Lady - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PVjcIO4MT4
While we are on Jimi Hendrix, lets look at an original. 1968 (hah, before I was even born) in Miami. I think Noel's fro was bigger than Jimi's in this one!!!! Nice none the less, another amazing entry for today! What could we possibly end with?
Click 6 - Stairway to Heaven - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q7Vr3yQYWQ
From one guitar god to another. Lets finish this thing strong.
Started with an old school country song and end up traveling through four amazing guitar gods of the last four decades. I think this trip has been simply amazing.
In honor of Wrestlemania, Lets Start Here
Just returned from New Orleans and Biloxi. I couple of fun places to visit, too bad it was all in a 31 hour jaunt. I attended the 30th Wrestlemania and made it back to Biloxi to donate a few dollars to their education fund (LOL).
Anyway, in celebration of attending my 1st Wrestlemania, I thought it would be fun to start with this song. the band played it live at the show last night and it was awesome.
Click 1 - Broken out in Love or "Live in Fear" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgcmSs5xdUs
Considering that we were in New Orleans, they had a "voodoo priestess" dancing along to the music and this particular wrestlers gimmick is totally freaky, this song fit the bill. Don't know where this one is going to lead us to, or if it even will but it is worth checking out.
Click 2 - Special Op - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewAN-6OA5Z0
Looks like this might be an all wrestling theme song edition. I really hope not, but considering where we started......
Click 3 - We won't Go Home - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msiTheOQNiY
Well, you got away from wrestler's theme songs, but I don't think it is for the better. I can honestly say this isn't for me, but I'm sure that someone out there in LaLaLand likes it?
Click 4 - Temple - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nItYgMJBMA0
At least I have heard of this group, let's check it out. Well....its better but not really my style. Again, one click at a time.
Click 5 - I See Fire - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fngvQS_PmQ
Cool, this one has a tie in to the movie of my favorite book of all time; The Hobbit. I give the song a B- but I give the video an A. I can't wait for the video to come out on DVD (yes, I still buy those things!)
Click 6 - Watch the Walls Melt Down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hSGUpdCSes
Where can I get a tricked out VW van like that? Yuck, is this Hip-hop or Rap or both? Does it matter? This is hurting my ears.
Regardless of the trip, that was the route I took today. I hope you enjoyed it more than I did though.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Looks like a fun trip tonight
Since its opening night and I got no where to be (other than Wrestlemania tomorrow), lets try a "two-fer" for the night. Considering the wild trip we took on the last one, lets start here ...
Click 1 - Fortunate Son - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvwQmxLaknc
This song is a carry over from the previous post, but it is an awesome one. I will be in New Orleans tomorrow for the Wrestelmania XXX. Check out that bottom sound on this one.....
Click 2 - Gimme Shelter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUqqNLB0_FI
Only seems natural to make this transition. Nice photography in this one. Like em or not, one of the greatest acts on rock n roll history. They started before I was born and continue on today. That lips and tongue icon is one of the greatest and easiest to recognize icons of all time.
Click 3 - Symphony for the Devil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftZ3UCdTuWQ
While I prefer to not have two songs by the same band "back-to-back", its tough to pass up on this opportunity. Love this song. Think its fun to see all of the "band photos" in which they all seem happy. A good friend of mine used to cover this in his shows, amazing!
Click 4 - Kashmir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfR_HWMzgyc
One of the first true "heavy metal" bands and with out a doubt one of the greatest singer and guitar combinations, Led Zeppelin is an all time favorite. This one leaves me with several cool directions to go for the next song, but in the meantime enjoy the next eight minutes.
Click 5 - Riders on the Storm- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS-af9Q-zvQ
Without a doubt one of the coolest songs of its time brought to you from one of the coolest dudes of his day. Definitely deserves the award for best use keyboards on a grooving song. A tripping good song, no doubt written on a good trip itself.
Click 6 - Comfortably Numb - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUYzQaCCt2o
While I am not a fan of Pink Floyd,this one showed up in the list. It is significantly important because Roger and David don't generally perform together. Sit back and enjoy an original by the originals.
Click 1 - Fortunate Son - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvwQmxLaknc
This song is a carry over from the previous post, but it is an awesome one. I will be in New Orleans tomorrow for the Wrestelmania XXX. Check out that bottom sound on this one.....
Click 2 - Gimme Shelter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUqqNLB0_FI
Only seems natural to make this transition. Nice photography in this one. Like em or not, one of the greatest acts on rock n roll history. They started before I was born and continue on today. That lips and tongue icon is one of the greatest and easiest to recognize icons of all time.
Click 3 - Symphony for the Devil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftZ3UCdTuWQ
While I prefer to not have two songs by the same band "back-to-back", its tough to pass up on this opportunity. Love this song. Think its fun to see all of the "band photos" in which they all seem happy. A good friend of mine used to cover this in his shows, amazing!
Click 4 - Kashmir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfR_HWMzgyc
One of the first true "heavy metal" bands and with out a doubt one of the greatest singer and guitar combinations, Led Zeppelin is an all time favorite. This one leaves me with several cool directions to go for the next song, but in the meantime enjoy the next eight minutes.
Click 5 - Riders on the Storm- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS-af9Q-zvQ
Without a doubt one of the coolest songs of its time brought to you from one of the coolest dudes of his day. Definitely deserves the award for best use keyboards on a grooving song. A tripping good song, no doubt written on a good trip itself.
Click 6 - Comfortably Numb - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUYzQaCCt2o
While I am not a fan of Pink Floyd,this one showed up in the list. It is significantly important because Roger and David don't generally perform together. Sit back and enjoy an original by the originals.
Thought I would try something new
Since I dropped my previous blog, I thought I would try something new. Rather than ramble about family, I thought it might be a nice experiment to try something about music. For this one, I thought I would try an experiment similar to the "six degrees of Kevin Bacon" except it would be six clicks of videos from Youtube.
It goes like this, I enter a video song title into Youtube and start with it.. Then I find a suggested video link and go through six clicks. At each "click", I will take a different band, assuming one is suggested.
The inaugural start will be "Highway to Hell" by the great AC/DC. Lets see where it takes us.
Click 1 - Highway To Hell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l482T0yNkeo
One of the greatest songs by the greatest bands ever. Bon in the video is awesome. Enough said.
Click 2 - Shoot to Thrill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G19TWqolIQ
Only AC/DC options were provided, but I didn't mind this one at all. Jessica can be my Daisy in that bikinin anytime.
Click 3 - Just the Good Ole Boys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qogVHlmFcx0
Well, Waylon isn't isn't exactly my kind of music, but Katherine looked fabulous on the video so who am I to complain. Plus the rules are the rules, goodness knows where I am headed tonight.
Click 4 - East Bound and Down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnRwQjTYfGI
That is a funny one, Burt's laugh is awesome and that car is to be desired.
Click 5 - Keep Your Hands Off my PBR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56duVYLsd4Q
Wow! Maybe I need to point out that I do not indorse any of these songs. I pick on (the first one) and I follow the links that are presented to me. Generally speaking, I pick these by the quality of the song title. This one was definitely different.
Click 6 - Copperhead Road - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvaEJzoaYZk
Not saying that we hit a few dudes on the way this time, but I am happy to end on a "good one". Probably one of the "heaviest" songs this guy ever wrote, but like most, it's a good one. Bring me a little of that good stuff if you don't mind.
We went from AC/DC to Steve Earle on that trip. I hope you enjoyed it.
It goes like this, I enter a video song title into Youtube and start with it.. Then I find a suggested video link and go through six clicks. At each "click", I will take a different band, assuming one is suggested.
The inaugural start will be "Highway to Hell" by the great AC/DC. Lets see where it takes us.
Click 1 - Highway To Hell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l482T0yNkeo
One of the greatest songs by the greatest bands ever. Bon in the video is awesome. Enough said.
Click 2 - Shoot to Thrill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G19TWqolIQ
Only AC/DC options were provided, but I didn't mind this one at all. Jessica can be my Daisy in that bikinin anytime.
Click 3 - Just the Good Ole Boys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qogVHlmFcx0
Well, Waylon isn't isn't exactly my kind of music, but Katherine looked fabulous on the video so who am I to complain. Plus the rules are the rules, goodness knows where I am headed tonight.
Click 4 - East Bound and Down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnRwQjTYfGI
That is a funny one, Burt's laugh is awesome and that car is to be desired.
Click 5 - Keep Your Hands Off my PBR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56duVYLsd4Q
Wow! Maybe I need to point out that I do not indorse any of these songs. I pick on (the first one) and I follow the links that are presented to me. Generally speaking, I pick these by the quality of the song title. This one was definitely different.
Click 6 - Copperhead Road - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvaEJzoaYZk
Not saying that we hit a few dudes on the way this time, but I am happy to end on a "good one". Probably one of the "heaviest" songs this guy ever wrote, but like most, it's a good one. Bring me a little of that good stuff if you don't mind.
We went from AC/DC to Steve Earle on that trip. I hope you enjoyed it.
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