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Campaign 2012, Romney v Obama, Songlist
Here is the songlist with a few explanations from my previous post, Presidential Campaign 2012, Romney v Obama. I had fun writing the piece hope you enjoyed it!
Having to deal with political diatribe for months now, hopefully this post will offer you something positive out of the whole political process…new music to check out!
Scherzino Falsetto-A scherzo is a piece that was known to be composed in a light or jokingly style. Falsetto is a music term when men sing using only part of their voice..like the BeeGees when they sing really high. So I used the phrase “Scherzino Falsetto” as a little joke to those who don’t use their real voice(i.e. lying politicians)…
If you are unfamiliar with any of the songs check them out. Links to all the music are provided on the previous post.
“Down the Stretch” Slayen & Fox Guitar Duo.
I had to include a shameless plug for my CD, make sure you check it out!!
“Thriller” Michael Jackson
“The End” The Doors
“America” Neil Diamond
“Coast to Coast” Scorpions
“Comfortably Numb” Pink Floyd
“Kicked in the Teeth” AC/DC
“Promises” Eric Clapton
“Little Lies” Fleetwood Mac
“One Way or Another” Blondie
“Living on a Prayer” Bon Jovi
“Taxman” The Beatles
“Money” The Beatles
“Fooling Yourself” Styx
“I Wish” Stevie Wonder
“DC” Against the Natural.
These guys are a Heavy Metal Band out of Phoenix. They are really good and if you like Metal make sure you give them a listen! The song is titled DC, with the subtitle (Virginia or Bust).
“Politician” Cream
“Massachusetts” BeeGees
“Sweet Home Chicago” Blues Brothers
“Movin’ Out” Aerosmith
“Heading Out to the Highway” Judas Priest
“Sad But True” Metallica
“FINE” Aerosmith.
This is one of my favorite selections of the whole blog. FINE is an acronym created by Aerosmith as F’d up*Insecure*Neurotic*Emotional. Fitting for politicians!!!
“Slip Slidin’ Away” Paul Simon
“Limelight” Rush
“Time” Pink Floyd
“Dazed and Confused” Led Zeppelin
“Heartless” Heart
“Fools” Van Halen
“Crazy” Willie Nelson
“Round and Round” Ratt
“Jive Talkin'” BeeGees
“Roundabout” Yes
“Runaround” Blues Traveler
“I Can’t Explain” The Who
“Say” John Mayer
“You Might Think” The Cars
“Communication Breakdown” Led Zeppelin
“Do Whacka Do” Roger Miller
“Twilight Zone” Golden Earring
“Surrender” Cheap Trick
“All Shook Up” Elvis
“Talk Talk” Talk Talk
“True Colors” Cyndi Lauper
“I’m a Believer” The Monkees
“Life’s Been Good” Joe Walsh
“Good Riddance” Green Day
“Come Together” Aerosmith
Yes I know it was a Beatles song first…
“Have a Drink on Me” AC/DC
“God Bless America” Donna Summer
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58 Richest Singers
I’m not sure if anyone really cares(unless you are on the list), but, this is interesting. Biggest surprises to me are that Geddy Lee, Rob Halford and David Lee Roth are so far down the list…poor guys…well I guess poor might be the wrong word! Mike
Like the title says, here’s the list of the worlds richest 58 vocalists:
1. Paul McCartney: $800m
2. Bono: $600m
3. Jimmy Buffett: $400m
4. Elton John: $320m
5. Mick Jagger: $305m
6. Sting: $290m
7. Phil Collins: $250m
8. Dave Matthews: $250m
9. Prince: $250m
10. Dave Grohl: $225m
11. Rod Stewart: $220m
12. David Bowie: $215m
13. Bruce Springsteen: $200m
14. James Hetfield: $175m
15. Axl Rose: $150m
16. Roger Waters: $145m
17. David Gilmour: $130m
18. Steven Tyler: $130m
19. Jon Bon Jovi: $125m
20. Anthony Kiedis: $120m
21. Sammy Hagar: $120m
22. Robert Plant: $120m
23. Bruce Dickinson: $115m
24. Eric Clapton: $115m
25. Brian Johnson: $90m
26. Ozzy Osbourne: $90m
27. Gwen Stefani: $80m
28. Eddie Vedder: $80m
29. Bob Dylan: $80m
30. Brian Wilson: $75m
31. Michael Stipe: $75m
32. Trey Anastasio: $75m
33. Joe Elliott: $70m
34. Peter Gabriel: $70m
35. John Fogerty:…
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Music Trivia?
OK music fans…don’t Google or look at the album first.
What chord is Eric Clapton playing on the cover of his album Slowhand?
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Space Cowboy, Steve Miller, Turns 69 on Oct. 5
Been a lot of Rock n Roll Birthdays this week.
Steve Miller is next on the list. October 5th , the Space Cowboy will turn 69.
From the time I was a little kid through high school, Steve Miller was one of my favorites! As a guitarist I think he is underrated and he has a great Rock n Roll voice. Couple that with the super cool synth tracks ie Fly Like an Eagle and a young rocker to be couldn’t resist. Music was like catnip for my developing internal music hard drive! I will always remember hearing him in the car driving around San Diego with my mom and at the beach blaring out of radios. Even back then when I was 7, 8 years old I couldn’t get enough music and Steve Miller was always on hand.
For some reason I think “Swingtown” was my all time favorite of his songs. It displays all the previously mentioned aspects; his voice, guitar riffs and the ambient synthesizers. Here it is…Enjoy!
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Stevie Ray Vaughan, Could’ve Would’ve Should’ve Been 58 Today
I wrote an earlier post regarding SRV’s tragic plane crash in 1990. But today we can celebrate his birthday.
October 3, Stevie would have turned 58!
RIP
SRV’s classic cover of Jimi Hendrix’ “Little Wing”
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Keith Jarrett, Koln Concert: Part 1
Do yourself a favor listen to this!
Actively listen or listen while you are working, reading, relaxing, enjoying a glass of wine…just listen!
Keith Jarrett “The Koln Concert: Part I
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John Bonham, 32 Years Missed
I remember being a little rocker in training and one of my first teachers were the Mighty Zep, Led Zeppelin. Before I could really join the party and know what the band was all about, besides a handful of songs, their drummer John Bonham passed away on this day September 25, 1980. So sad and a bummer that as soon as I got into the band there would never be any ‘real’ new Led Zeppelin music. No more tours. No more Zeppelin.
Sure there has been a few attempts to revive the brand, but, none of them ever lived up to the original. I have seen Jimmy Page solo, great show, Page & Plant in the 90’s, great show, but just not Led Zeppelin. If there was any show I could go back in time to hear and see, a real Led Zeppelin show in their prime would definitely be atop of the list.
The whole Bonham passing still seems surreal to me to this day. I remember hearing about it as a kid but not truly understanding the finality of it all and the lasting impact and hole the Rock n Roll world was left with.
RIP John Bonham a great musician and unfortunately a true rock star.
Also check out Bonham’s legendary drum solo, “Moby Dick”
For more info check out this post.
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Stevie Ray Vaughan, Guitar Worlds Loss 22 Years Ago, Aug 27
Hello There My Ol’ Friend…
22 Years without SRV’s physical presence but his music is always here to stay…
Never met a note he didn’t command!
Mike Slayen ~ Guitarist 