Its Early Friday, so lets hit a trail

Got home from work today and Youtube flashed me a quick reminder that I needed to re-watch this video, so I clicked it and suddenly remembered that this would be an awesome start to a trip....

Click 1 - Liquor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uITA22HIY
Scorpion Child is awesome!  These young guys know and understand the meaning of rock-n-roll in a way that few young bands do today.  They have a very distinctive 70s throwback sound without just sounding like a 70s band.  The singers voice is completely mesmerizing.  I saw them about 2 years ago and they were all really nice chaps to boot.  I recommend this album for anyone that claims to like rock and roll.

Click 2 - Sweet Mountain River - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHrRPLHRgDA
Youtube is on FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  This song is so amazing and I was so excited when I saw it in the recommended list.  I didn't know a video for this song existed, much less with a young lady that can wear a dress like that!!!!!!  I stumbled across these guys a couple of years ago, when Amazon kept placing their albums in my recommendation list (another favorite way to find new bands).  I finally took a flyer and tried an album.  Yes, they have a fairly solid 70s sound but rather than being on the heavy side its more southern 70s. I like that!

Click 3 - It Aint Right - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cubsde0kYbw
Two thoughts; thanks to YouTube for introducing me to another new bad!!!!!!!! and two, Amen!!!!  Watch the video, you will understand!!!!

Click 4 - Nobody Said It Was Easy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcveGZv799w
Well, I selected this one because I am not familiar with the band.  Turns out that I missed something in the 80s (that's a shocker considering the 80s)!  This is pretty good, not great.  Looked them up and wikipedia claims them to be a "blues rock band" (hah), whatever, it sounds good enough and introduces me to something new.

Click 5 - 7 Oclock - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNFRQ9Lblz4
WOW!!!!!  This is an awesome trip.  The London Quireboys!!!!!!!  I love this song.  Its always been one of those songs (and bands) that I turn to when I ain't exactly happy but I really want to be!!!  You know those moments when the "funk" creeps in but you really want to kick it out and you just need a little motivation. They never really made it BIG, but they have had a pretty good career and some great albums.  If you are not familiar with them, dig a little deeper.  Its very much like a modern (80-90s) Rolling Stones type groove.

Click 6 - Talk Dirty to Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCChxBSRo1Y
Lets end this one with a little fun......  reminds me of my youth when moms thought I was a nice boy too!!!! Pure 80s hair metal and skirt chasing fun here.  Funny looking at this today, I wanted to look like and be like these guys when I was 16 (is it a man or a woman??????????)  I guess that was the 80s!  I cant remember how many times I have seen these guys live but each time has been fun.  This is simple hair metal, grab the girl beside you rock and roll.

You know, I needed a fun trip and Youtube has provided that to me today.  I hope you enjoyed it too.

Memorial Day, Raising some heckle

Raising some heckle?  Better than raising some other things... anyway, lets start this one off with a little band that most would not think of from me.

Click 1 - Uncle Toms Cabin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx6f68Wd9dc
This song is awesome, a little dark, if you will, but well written and well performed.  Have to say that this is definitely on the tops of my Warrant chart.

Click 2 - Shake Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptPekKOigkQ
Nice addition for a summer time kick off.  I saw these guys opening for DLR at the start of my senior year in high school.  Man that seems like a long time ago.  Ended my summer with them, so fitting that I kick off my summer with them now.

Click 3 - Rock Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg06B46VVys
One of the best blues based rock bands ever.  I am as big an ACDC supporter as you will ever find, but these guys took to the blues side far more than ACDC, other than the longevity of the band and that steady back beat.  To tell you how much I loved this band, my first and only set of leathers had a the "logo work" for Mista Bone painteed on the back of the jacket.  Damn, I think my second wife still has that jacket.  I need to figure that out.

Click 4 - Still of the Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_tfq0qTDDE
Tawney!!!!!!!  A young man's dream and more!!!!! Met David and Tawna in Bham Alabama around 89 a couple hours before a show.  Imagine this, it was a lingerie shop, I guess they were looking for something new for later that evening.  The show was awesome if I remember correctly!?!?!?!  LOL

Click 5 - Round and Round - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u8teXR8VE4
Might as well dig dig and go tot the song that drug me down into the pits of rock and roll.  I remember seeing these guys at 15 in Bham Alabama.  Dont ask how I got there, that is a long a glorious story.  If it wasnt for Mitlon Berle, I would probably be blogging about Hip Hop, Rap and something even worse.  That is the look that I wanted to achieve back in the day (Steven Pearcy) but could never convince my mother to let me do it.  Looking back, thank goodness!!!!!!  OHHH, not because I would not have enjoyed it, but because too many women liked that look then.....

Click 6 - I hate Myself for Loving You - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkTGm4RtVM
Considering how this year has gone, I think this is great way to end the blog, enough said! Goodness, Joan looks awesome in those pants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its a Weekend Update

I know the frequency has dropped, but I have actually been a little busy.  Lets try a weekend update ...

Click 1 - Born to be Wild - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UWRypqz5-o
Got to love one of the original songs that admitted to the "heavy metal" sound.  Love the bare minimal drums set.  That isnt something you see everyday now.

Click 2 - American Woman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8z1EzDouNs
Digging deep with this one, but its awesome.  Placing the bassist in front of the guitar had to be a bit odd in those days, but for this song it works.

Click 3 - In a Gadda Da Vida - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVe-rZBcm4
This song supposedly started out as a "in the garden of eden" but the suites thought that was too progressive for the times.  Its a strong song either way but its a long one too.

Click 4 - Slow Ride - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcCNcgoyG_0
Well, I am definitely stuck in the 70s at this point, but not a bad trip if you ask me.

Click 5- Lonely is the Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKlu3A3BBgE
Dont know that this one qualifies as a 70s tune?  I saw this one live in 86 with a little known band called RATT.  All the same its a good one.....

Click 6 - Lay it on the Line - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz26fcmq3S8
Rick and company should could play.  This video is definitely a 70s video, and most of their music is too.  I never saw these guys live but I wish that I had done so.  They were so talented and their music was so "soulful" fron a lyrical standpoint.

Mothers Day Special

Mother's day!!!!!  You better hug her while you got her!  I plan to hang with the most awesome mom in the world tomorrow, I hope you plan to do the same thing.


Click 1 - Mr Ts Mothers Day Rap "Treat You Mother Right" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFNJLs-Ql0o
Holy cow!!!!!  Im sure this one won't lead us anywhere, but Treat Your Mother Right!!!!  Or I will sock u in the mouth.

Click 1 - Mama Kin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0nW8CWnaGg
It aint easy finding songs about mama!  but I will get us through six clicks.  This might be one of the most famous "mama" songs.

Click 3 - Mama's Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpFW4Yhy08k
Dont know to much about this song, but its got "mama" in it, so it fits the night.

Click 4 - Mama Said - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FKYsUEuvIo
Pretty big change on this on, again, I am not following links as much as I am following "mama music" searches tonight.   I like this one though....

Click 5 - Momma, Im Coming Home - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRJkP0d2UzI
This one had to be included!  If for no other reason than Zakk Wylde wrote this one!  This one has a slightly special meaning to me too.

Click 6 - Mamas Broken Heart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yg05svXp98
I love this song for two maybe three reasons.... she is beautiful, the "rock n roll"sound she gets, and its so real.  I love my mom, but times are so different .....

Lets Blog it up.....

For the starter block, lets try something a bit different.  a little band out of the Great Northeast, playing some amazing Southern Rock. For this one though, we are going to kick it off with their cover of a Queen staple ...

Click 1 - Fat Bottom Girls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syICIRCUrz0

I bet that was one fun show.  I hope the rest go this great.

Click 2 -  Mama Tried - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9_HnNj3m6w

Looks like we are going to take a country road on this trip!!  I hope there is some dirt involved in it if we do.

Click 3 - Aint no Mystery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msxf8uevQlc

Never heard of this band, but it sounds pretty good to me.  I see how we got here, based on that "Classic Rock" compilation disc.  Nice.  I really like that magazine, too bad its so expensive here in America.

Click 4 - Love Sickness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP6bBD2rrfA

Not really sure what this is, but I like it.  Again, this is off the Classic Rock compilation.  I guess we will be stuck with it for the day.  Could be worse places to be.

Click 5 - Pay Yer Dues - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiUckz8HdVI

This is some rocking stuff.  Simple in style and groove, but they get the job done.  A little too close to a punk sound for me, but the guitar work is nice and fits into the song nicely.

Click 6 - The Pusher - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XqyGoE2Q4Y

Oh my, I didn't think I would ever stumble across this one for the blog.  An awesome song and a fun message too.  As true today as it was then.