Its Friday, I need Friday! Its been a really long week and I hope this will help me to wash some of the week's crap off of me...... Well now its Saturday, I wasn't able to complete this last night for a variety of reasons.... Lets see what we have and what we need to add......
Click 1 - Viking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw3vWT8fy0w
I love the 70's inspired sound that these guys have going! I also like the fact that it is so close to modern rock n roll sound. For me, this is the "bomb" from a driving sound that needs little or no introduction. This is my first listen of the band and song, let me know what you think
Click 2 - Badass Rock n Roll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeGmo_0gsSg
WOW! Anvil has gotten a little attention of late as one of the last "hangers on" from the greatest decade musically. These guys have to be approaching my Dad's age which is inspiring to me. The sound is kinda generic which is why the never made it to the top, but at least they aren't slaving to a 9-5 job.
Click 3 - Gandalf Took the Drug- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7cF8ib6VYk
I have no idea of where this comes from, but I love the combination of slide guitar and harmonica! This is some crazy stuff and I love the Tolkien reference. This one reminds me of a favorite band, Five Horse Johnson except for the vocals. I will need to dig a little deeper into this band.
Click 4 - Hocus Pocus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ouPGGLI6Q
Well, I can absolutely say that I have never heard lyrics like that! Strange might be the only way to describe this one, but it is original. The keyboardist eye's are insane...... and a standing ovation at the end? Goodness knows where this might lead to.....
Click 5 - Radar Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQjqqy2hhDA
This is a live version from that Midnight Special show that I dont remember ever seeing as a kid, but it looks like it was awesome. Anyway, White Lion covered this in the 80's using a heavier drum to bring out the sound which is what turned me onto the song. Terry Bozio (spelling?) played drums with Golden Earring if I remember correctly and he went on to play with Jeff Beck in his solo days.
Click 6 - Blinded by the Light - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcWVL4B-4pI
Hit another Midnight Special, man I need to dig into those archives. Check out this super cool edition! Odd fact, Bruce Springsteen originally wrote and recorded this song!
Strange trip, not sure why I didn't complete it last night (well......) but I enjoyed finishing it today.
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