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Re: The Plant Kingdom: Green Onions

Darius — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:33:29 -0000

My first encounter with Dunn was the work he did with Steely Dan.

Re: The Plant Kingdom: Green Onions

Itsstewart2000 — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:43:08 -0000

timeless riff

Re: Eateries and Watering Holes: Tom's Diner

J. David — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:25:15 -0000

Actually, it was written in and is about Tom's Restaurant on Broadway and 112th Street in Manhattan. Vega graduated from nearby Barnard College in 1982, about the time that the song was written.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/maga...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T...

Re: Eateries and Watering Holes: Tom's Diner

Vino63 — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:09:56 -0000

This song was reportedly written in Tom's, a neighborhood institution in what's now known as 'Brooklyn Heights'. It's a step away from the Grand Army Plaza central library in Brooklyn. Cherry lime rickey was the drink of choice. Just because.
Love your blog, one of the best going.

Re: Star Maker Machine: Eateries and Watering Holes: The House of Blue Lights

Marchbanks — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:21:33 -0000

One sees why Brother Ray Benson glommed onto this tune for Asleep at the Wheel.

Re: 1991: Girlfriend

Sam Page — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:12:36 -0000

One of the best albums ever in my book.

Re: Star Maker Machine: Eateries and Watering Holes: The House of Blue Lights

JohnnyDiego — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:45:02 -0000

Great version of a timeless classic.
May I suggest my favorite version of this song by 'Crowbar' from their 1971 LP "Bad Manors."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Re: Eateries and Watering Holes: Alice's Restaurant

Guitar Music News — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:21:27 -0000

Jfrocks.com man. Didn't think there was a guitarist online that hadn't heard of Jeff Fiorentino or jfrocks.com. Jeff Fiorentino is an innovator and one of the original big guitar instructors online. His site has been around since 2001. Jeff is a session guy and does a lot of indi-film and commercial work around Hollywood.

The lesson for this alice's restaurant song you have up is a part of a holiday lesson they did it for thanksgiving a few years back. I only mention that because the song's guitar tabs are there too. Plus Jeff actually plays the song on the video guitar lesson and it's sick to watch. The site link to his main website is http://jfrocks.com the direct link to find the alice's restaurant lesson is http://jfrocksguitarlessons.co... scroll down to 2008 or 2009 and you'll see it there on the page.

Great posting, great guitarist, love your blog man.

Scottie Boyd
@GuitarWorldNews

Re: Unusual Instruments: Koto Nuts

Birgit — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:01:03 -0000

Interesting cultural mixture and great recording,
but to be honest, i wouldn't buy it. Too mediative for me.

Re: Unusual Instruments: Koto Nuts

geoviki — Sat, 05 May 2012 22:39:05 -0000

It really is a terrific combination, one I wouldn't have imagined sounding so wonderful together. Thanks a lot for bringing this one to our attention!

Re: Unusual Instruments: After the Gold Rush

Darius — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:51:56 -0000

I completely agree. Your response is exactly what this week's theme is all about.

Re: Unusual Instruments: After the Gold Rush

Eric Lane — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:34:24 -0000

This is an example of why you should use an instrument and not a synthesizer to make some sounds. They could have inserted that electronically but the organic nature next to Dolly's distinctive voice is strangely, very strangely, transporting. You're right. It's an odd cover, but to me somehow perfect.

Re: Unusual Instruments: Koto Nuts

KKafa — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:35:50 -0000

Absolutely remarkable. I would certainly love to hear more.

Re: Unusual Instruments: Koto Nuts

Darius — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:16:47 -0000

Personally, I really like this music. So, I want to ask our readers, should Joe release these recordings as an album? Do you want to hear more? Please respond in the comments.

Re: Star Maker Machine: Unusual Instruments: Washington Phillips Medley

Marchbanks — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:25:30 -0000

"Tattler" was not the only Washington Phillips song Ry recorded. On Into the Purple Valley, he recorded a cut-down version of Phillips's "Denomination Train."

Re: Unusual Instruments: After the Gold Rush

Sbryan — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:17:30 -0000

I've always liked the first Trio LP. I'll have to track down the sequel. ( Apologies for posting within minutes of you. We must have writing at the same time)

Re: Unusual Instruments: Honey White

Driftwoodpile — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:09:05 -0000

I love Morphine! They had a great sound that caught my ear the first time I heard them. "Do not go quietly unto your grave"...

Re: Song Chain : Reconnez Cherie

J. David — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:14:59 -0000

Beat me to it

Re: Song Chain: I Don't Want to Spoil the Party

Lynchiefromsc — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:26:37 -0000

Absolutely gorgeous. Thankyou so much for sharing this.

Re: Suites and Medleys: Sailing Shoes/ Hey Julia/ Sneaking Sally Through the Alley

Guest — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:38:02 -0000

A sailor's footwear needs to be strong yet slip-resistant. No smooth bottomed footwear need utilize. You want a footwear that can remain waterproof even under the toughest circumstances. A footwear that has an substitute to shoelaces that can untie and cause comes would be great too.

Re: Star Maker Machine: Song Chain: Cymbeline

WindReader — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:49:21 -0000

Cymbeline is my favorite of all of Shakeseare's works. Not for the plot, which sucks, or for the characters who are rather flat. I love it for the language - I really think it is his most beautiful poetry.

Re: Suites and Medleys: Try A Little Tenderness/(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons/You Send Me

AMD — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:43:17 -0000

Of course. Slip of concentration. Thanks for the correction, Brett.

Re: Suites and Medleys: Try A Little Tenderness/(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons/You Send Me

Brett Alan — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:36:41 -0000

The wonderful Sam Cooke live album you're referring to was recorded at the Harlem Square Club in Miami ("Harlem" in those days was a handy way to indicate "black" to race-conscious audiences), not at the Apollo.

Nice choice...I didn't know that Otis' version of "Try A Little Tenderness" had anything to do with Cooke.

Re: Suites And Medleys: Fantasia's Confidential Ghetto

Brett Alan — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:33:51 -0000

The Bliss Album is even better! Lots of great stuff, and a fabulous remake of "Norwegian Wood".

Re: Suites and Medleys: Sailing Shoes/ Hey Julia/ Sneaking Sally Through the Alley

Darius — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:24:56 -0000

My bad. Thank you for the correction.