On March 11, 2011, the world watched totally helpless, as Japan suffered a magnitude 9 earthquake. The resulting tsunami devastated a significant coastal area. Those of us who saw it on the news may never forget the incredibly destructive power of “mother nature”. Continue reading
Music
Rick Wakeman
Rick Wakeman was, I believe, trained as a classical pianist … but decided to change direction and explore the popular music field. He came to my attention when on keyboards with Yes, and impressed me even more when he made his solo recordings. Continue reading
“Deborah”
A product of the early 1980s. Jon Anderson (lead vocal for Yes), and Vangelis (“Chariots of Fire” movie sound track) combined their respective creativity here. Continue reading
“White Rabbit”
This has to be an all time classic from Jefferson Airplane in the 1960s! Continue reading
“Goodbye to Love”
Those of you who were listening to music in the early 1970s will surely remember this Carpenters’ recording. You may also remember every note of the “fuzzed” guitar (courtesy of Tony Peluso), and will probably reflect on the premature departure of Karen Carpenter. Continue reading
“Hills of Glencar “
This is a complete change of pace from the last two Saturdays. Continue reading
“Rhiannon “
In March of this year, I posted a link to Fleetwood Mac performing “Silver Springs”. I was recently browsing my rather large collection of favorite songs, and came across Stevie Nicks giving her own performance of “Rhiannon”. Continue reading
“Telegraph Road”
I guess it was inevitable that after last Saturday, with Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” incredibly accompanied by David Gilmour’s guitar expertise, I would move forward just a few years to 1982. Continue reading
“Comfortably Numb”
How could anybody live through the 1970s and 1980s, and not like something by Pink Floyd? Continue reading
“You’re Beautiful”
James Blunt was an unknown to me until this song was released. Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 