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Happy 78th Birthday to RICHIE FURAY, singer/songwriter/guitarist for Buffalo Springfield and Poco. (Born: May 9, 1944) 🎶🎸

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQUOGpzAVVo

Probably my favorite Springfield song...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSnCUidmfEc

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The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” was issued May 16, 1966. Upon release 56 years ago it was met with across the board critical acclaim and somewhat of an indifference from fans. There were hints of things to come from the previous year on side 2 of “The Beach Boys Today,” as Wilson’s songs were lushly arranged and uniquely more sophisticated than the surf and car days. But “Pet Sounds” was the full monty with strings, orchestration and achingly beautiful melodies. In many ways it’s as contemporary today as it was upon its release in 1966. McCartney in particular was moved to bring the Beatles into a sonic playground that would rival “Pet Sounds” while recording “Pepper.” He also thought “God Only Knows” the ultimate work in contemporary music. Not many pop songs of the era, if any, began with an accordion and gradually introduced clarinets, flutes, French horn, sleigh bells,strings and an assortment of orchestral oddities. For me the star of the show is Carl Wilson whose lead vocal is enough to put you in a place so special that you never want to leave.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOMyS78o5YI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OCja0WBWYA

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Hola! I don't know who views this thread, but if you do, please say hello here. Thanks

Long overdue two-fer with Rick Roberts...another player in the early 70's country rock , or Alt Country genre
Rick joined The Flying Burrito Brothers third album, which happens to be one of the finest ever, during that period.
Rick's song COLORADO followed the opening cut, Merle Haggard's White Line Fever, and the album glides along from there. (Later covered by Linda Ronstadt)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPpnvNlywP8

A few years later Rick formed the band Firefall which ex Byrds drummer, Michael Clarke... You might remember this one :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6kGXt7Z0n8

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Here's a good Firefall tune:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRiaroLhTEo

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This one slipped by me a few months back ...Ronnie passed away on Jan. 12, 2022 in Danbury, Ct.
The original bad girl of Rock ...
Here she is, backed by the E Street Band. Produced and arranged by Miami Steve Van Zandt
RIP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpXt1W9AyRU

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In memory of Gene Clark
JOHN EINARSON remembers Gene Clark:
On this date, May 24, 1991, Gene Clark, founder member principal songwriter of The Byrds, died of a heart attack aged 46. Clark wrote many of The Byrds best-known original songs including "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better", "She Don't Care About Time" and "Eight Miles High". Clark had been a member of the New Christy Minstrels before forming The Byrds. He left The Byrds in early 1966, going on to play a major role in the development of country rock both as a solo artist and a member of The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard and Clark. His 1974 solo album No Other remains his high water mark and a creative masterpiece. Clark was also a member of the short lived trio McGuinn, Clark & Hillman. Although he did not achieve commercial success as a solo artist, Clark was in the vanguard of popular music during much of his career, prefiguring developments in such disparate subgenres as psychedelic rock, baroque pop, newgrass, country rock, and alternative country.
Born on November 17, 1944 in Tipton, Missouri, Harold Eugene 'Gene' Clark was the third of 13 children".
On August 12, 1963, Clark was discovered in a Kansas City nightclub by members of the New Christy Minstrels. They hired him on the spot and he left on tour with them the next day. Clark recorded two albums with the ensemble before leaving in early 1964. After hearing the Beatles, Clark quit the New Christy Minstrels and moved to Los Angeles where he met fellow folkie and Beatles convert Jim (later Roger) McGuinn at the Troubadour Club. In early 1964 the two along with another ex-folkie David Crosby began to assemble a band that would become the Byrds. In June 1965, The Byrds scored a worldwide hit with an electric jingle jangle cover of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man". He initially played rhythm guitar in the band, but relinquished that position to David Crosby and became the tambourine player.
Bassist Chris Hillman noted years later in an interview remembering Clark, "At one time, he was the power in the Byrds, not McGuinn, not Crosby—it was Gene who would burst through the stage curtain banging on a tambourine, coming on like a young Prince Valiant. A hero, our savior. Few in the audience could take their eyes off this presence. He was the songwriter. He had the 'gift' that none of the rest of us had developed yet.... What deep inner part of his soul conjured up songs like 'Set You Free This Time,' 'I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better,' 'I'm Feelin' Higher,' 'Eight Miles High'? So many great songs! We learned a lot of songwriting from him and in the process learned a little bit about ourselves."
Clark abruptly quit The Byrds in early 1966, the result of internal conflicts and jealousies within the band, a growing discomfort with flying, and a discomfort with the adulation heaped on him and the group members. His debut solo album, released in early 1967 offered a glimpse into where Clark's music had been (pop/folk rock) and where it would soon go (country rock). In 1968 he formed The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark, an early country rock outfit with banjo player Douglas Dillard and future Burrito and Eagle Bernie Leadon, released two critically acclaimed albums.
By 1971 Clark was a solo artist and over the next decade would release further critically-acclaimed yet commercially unsuccessful albums including White Light and is magnum opus No Other. He also took part in an album by the original five Byrds with Clark drawing the critical attention for his strong contributions. He would go on to front FireByrd as well as a Byrds tribute group. Clark teamed up with young Texas-born singer/songwriter Carla Olsen for two albums, So Rebellious A Lover and a live album, both often cited as early steps at what would become alternate country. Again, Clark continued to earn critical praise and limited sales. He teamed up again in McGuinn, Clark & Hillman for a couple of albums that found the three working within a more contemporary rock sound.
On January 16, 1991, the five original members of the Byrds put aside their differences to appear together at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band came together on stage to perform the songs "Turn! Turn! Turn! (to Everything There Is a Season)", "Mr. Tambourine Man", and "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better".
After decades of alcohol and drug abuse believed to be prompted by an undiagnosed bipolar syndrome, Clark's health continued to decline. He died on May 24, 1991, at the age of 46 of heart failure brought on by a bleeding ulcer.
Clark's legacy remains strong with more than a dozen recording artist including Tom Petty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2qV1Qz7pbA

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The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815[1] between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham and the United States Army under Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson,[2] roughly 5 miles (8 km) southeast of the French Quarter of New Orleans,[6] in the current suburb of Chalmette, Louisiana.[2]

The battle was the climax of the five month Gulf Campaign (September 1814 to February 1815) by Britain to try to take New Orleans, West Florida, and possibly Louisiana Territory which began at the First Battle of Fort Bowyer. Britain started the New Orleans campaign on December 14, 1814, at the Battle of Lake Borgne and numerous skirmishes and artillery duels happened in the weeks leading up to the final battle.

The battle took place 18 days after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, which formally ended the War of 1812, on December 24, 1814, though it would not be ratified by the United States (and therefore did not take effect) until February 16, 1815, as news of the agreement had not yet reached the United States from Europe.[7] Despite a large British advantage in numbers, training, and experience, the American forces defeated a poorly executed assault in slightly more than 30 minutes. The Americans suffered just 71 casualties, while the British suffered over 2,000, including the deaths of the commanding general, Major General Sir Edward Pakenham, and his second-in-command, Major General Samuel Gibbs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCyr8zgd3WI

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Interesting...
Never heard that version before...

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For my Canadian friends, and anyone else who stumbles in here accidentally . ;-)

RIP ,Ronnie Hawkins..One of the original Rock-a-Billy cats.
Ronnie put The Band together. They went on to back Dylan, and then you know the rest.
From Martin Scorcese's Last Waltz...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYPVyJwzerM&t=38s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEg25P91rIs

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While I've still got the Hawkins folder open...Another early cat with the original version...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isyq6InCE80

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One of my favorites:

https://youtu.be/pZR3-H8xq5w

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Last Hawkins? Maybe.
Of course Hawkshaw ,Cowboy Copas, and Patsy Cline, all perished in a plane crash in 1963.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaCufbiGYZU

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Harmony like no others...RIP guys.
An American original

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RECqqc8S-fI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cEHJcOaek0

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Released 52 years ago this week..Dave Mason album Alone Together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tsyXWIBGgQ

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It seemed like it was either this song or Chicago`s Colour my World, for Prom themes when I was in High School, 1974-76.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qlNoF0C_h4

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Addition to the prior page

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1974 California Jam also featured Earth Wind and Fire and Ozzy. I laugh when I get lectured about diversity. Weve gone backwards a bunch IMHO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7f4_Uzbvz8

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I'll catch the tramline in the morning
With your leave Van Bushell said
He had further heard the **** crow
As he stumbled out the shedThen blind Joseph came towards him
With a shotgun in his arms
He said you'll pay me twenty dollars
Before you leave my farmVan Bushell saw the hook
Which replaced Joseph's hand
He said now calm you down my brother
Let's discuss this man to manIt's no good you getting angry
We must try to act our age
You're pursuing your convictions
Like some hermit in a cageYou're the son of your father
Try a little bit harder
Do for me as he would do for you
With blood and water bricks and mortar
He built for you a home
You're the son of your father
So treat me as your ownWell slowly Joseph well he lowered the rifle
And he emptied out the shells
Van Bushell he came towards him
He shook his arm and wished him wellHe said now hey blind man that is fine
But I sure can't waste my time
So move aside and let me go my way
I've got a train to rideWell Joseph turned around
His grin was now a frown
He said let me just refresh your mind
Your manners boy seem hard to findYou're the son of your father
Try a little bit harder
Do for me as he would do for you
With blood and water bricks and mortar
He built for you a home
You're the son of your father
So treat me as your ownWell there's two men lying dead as nails
On an East Virginia farm
For charity's an argument
That only leads to harmSo be careful when they're kind to you
Don't you end up in the dirt
Just remember what I'm saying to you
And you likely won't get hurtYou're the son of your father
Try a little bit harder
Do for me as he would do for you
With blood and water bricks and mortar
He built for you a home
You're the son of your father
So treat me as your own
You're the son of your father
So treat me as your own
You're the son of your father
So treat me as your ownSource: LyricFindSongwriters: Bernie Taupin / Elton JohnSon of Your Father lyrics © Universal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL-gy1VyIa0

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Still don't know who the thousands who view this thread are...Nobody wants to come out of the shadows..Must be like a train wreck or something.
Anyway, being on my half year vacation, I've been slacking a bit,...so here's a Tuesday two-fer from JB's second album...Honestly it's only a two-fer ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUvmZxuCBV0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oj0vID8c_o

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Never knew JB wrote "Take it Easy". I knew he covered a few, so this is pretty cool.

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Composition

Jackson Browne originally began writing "Take It Easy" in 1971 for his own eponymous debut album but was having difficulty finishing the song. Browne's friend Glenn Frey – who lived in the same [Echo Park] California apartment building as Browne – had heard an early version and later asked Browne about it. Browne then played the unfinished second verse that begins with "Well, I'm a-standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona...", and Frey finished the verse with "Such a fine sight to see. It's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford, slowin' down to take a look at me."[6][7] Browne was very happy with the result and suggested that they finish the song together.[8] The resulting song became the first track on the Eagles' debut album and was released as their first single.

Browne told a version of the story in a radio interview: "I knew Glenn Frey from playing these clubs – we kept showing up at the same clubs and singing on the open-mic nights. Glenn happened to come by to say 'hi,' and to hang around when I was in the studio, and I showed him the beginnings of that song, and he asked if I was going to put it on my record and I said it wouldn't be ready in time. He said 'well, we'll put it on, we'll do it,' 'cause he liked it," Browne explained. "But it wasn't finished, and he kept after me to finish it, and finally offered to finish it himself. And after a couple of times when I declined to have him finish my song, I said, 'all right.' I finally thought, 'This is ridiculous. Go ahead and finish it. Do it.' And he finished it in spectacular fashion. And, what's more, arranged it in a way that was far superior to what I had written."[9]

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Here's one for ol' Sonny ... RIP

I don't know about the angel but you sure gave 'em hell...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UBZdrJJEwQ

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No more Nevada sunsets this year..When I see 90 degrees ..goin' to California

https://i.postimg.cc/qqRqTvRZ/20220625-201757.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYeq6XoOg8s

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Interesting rendition...

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 663794)

No more Nevada sunsets this year..When I see 90 degrees ..goin' to California

https://i.postimg.cc/qqRqTvRZ/20220625-201757.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYeq6XoOg8s

Is that John Paul Jones on the mandolin?

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I`m staying put... physically.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjGcIhxGP3c

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jones (Post 663810)

Is that John Paul Jones on the mandolin?

Si !

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Can't go without this one here...Bob Dylan doing a cover of Jimi's cover of a Dylan song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd3iytj9SDQ