The legendary instrumentalist, who passed away Monday at the age of 76 following a stroke, played on records by such iconic singers as Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. His work was a vital part of classic hits such as Jerry Jeff Walker’s “Mr. Bojangles,” George Strait’s...
Admittedly Cass Elliot was famous as part of the 60s group the Mamas and the Papas, but I have chosen to include her here because many younger readers won’t know who she is and many people don’t know that she had a solo career after the group split. In the clip above we see one...
I took one and loved the music (which contained songs from other folk performers as well – all superb). Thank you, whoever had the generosity to share this music with whoever had ears to listen. Reply this comment #2 Pete 30 December, 2022, 00:13 One of my favorite singers ever,...
Besides I’m queuing up for a hip replacements operation and the line in front of me is getting shorter and shorter. When that operation is over I will end up at a convalescence center for at least four weeks (free of charge as the operation, standard here in Norway). So you see ...
23 of them were given fresh perspectives and loving treatment from stars such as Bruce Springsteen and the late Jimmy LaFave. It’s also intriguing to hear Browne’s songwriting given expression by different female singers: Sara Watkins (on a fine version of “Your Bright Baby Blues”),Bonnie...
soundtrack became the bestselling album two years in a row. Many listeners may not realize that many of the vocals weren't recorded by the film's actors and actresses. Instead, producers brought in professional singers including Marni Nixon, who recorded the songs dubbed to Natalie Wood's ...
My role has become much more succinct. I do the songs and the vocals. The rest of it, we have people that are younger and have new technology. I'm in my 60s, Neil's in his 40s, the rest of our company are in their 30s and 20s. I don't always agree with them. Sometimes I ...
He would also regularly work with other musicians, taking over as lead guitarist in X around the same time he left the Blasters, playing with the acoustic roots X side project the Knitters and touring with raunchy country/punk singers Mojo Nixon and Country Dick Montana as the Pleasure B...
IN THE MONTH OF JANUARYwe give Extra Plays to Hit Songs by Bands with January Born Members and Solo Singers Born in January, PLUS, some Extra Special Music Surprises along the way. JANUARY BIRTHDAY BUDDIES INCLUDE:Roger Miller; Steven Stills; Chris Stein of Blondie; Paul Revere of Paul Rever...
Dionysian pursuits. Yet adhere to Donald’s dictum they needs must do: it was already clear he inspired fierce loyalty, devotion and love in his singers. This was all the more remarkable considering the majority of the choir consisted of non-music majors. The keg parties would have to wait...