Sunday, August 28, 2011

Tab Benoit -- Ain't Gonna Do It

Some mighty fine Louisiana blues to take us home on this Sunday afternoon...

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Allons Danser South Of I-10 -- Sonny Landreth

Like Sonny Landreth, I grew up South of I-10 where the hurricanes kept us humble. Good night already Irene...

I woke up in Mississippi in '51
Migrated next door became a native stepson
Grew up on the rhythm of Clifton and Cleveland
And the Red Hot Louisiana Band

Rocking my baby through the Seventies roll
In '81 I counted thirty years old
Turning me loose and yet holding me close
Life was a waltz that wouldn't let go

Allons danser, Allons danser
Come on let's dance, come on let's dance
South of I-10 we really had it made

Lafayette boomed 'till they capped offshore
Then the oil families couldn't take it no more
A two-step too fast with one foot slower
I lost my partner when we hit the floor

Allons danser, Allons danser
Come on let's dance, come on let's dance
South of I-10 we really had it made

While the band was cookin' at the bar I went broke
And Clifton's accordion was starting to smoke
With a gold toothed grin and a laugh and a shout
He said "I feel like a jet y'all, we're takin' off now!"

So rock me high through the ups and the lows
'Til the music stops and it's time to go
Accept this dance for the life we know
And we'll get back up when we hit the floor

Allons danser, Allons danser
Come on let's dance, come on let's dance
South of I-10 we really got it made.





Jonny Lang -- Still Rainin'

Thought that I would make it a double... JL is a Jb&S Award Winner and for good reason. Thanks PK7.

Jonny Lang -- Red Light

Seems Dad is on a roll - my 11 year old (who is going on 21) just happens to like this one, got her humming along. Good to enjoy the moment...

Blowin' Down This Road -- Ely, Hiatt & Lovett

A Woody Guthrie tune played to perfection and man, what a setting...

Friday, August 26, 2011

ZZ Top -- Blue Jean Blues

Meanwhile in the Lone Star State...

Bon Scott & the Boyz -- Ride On

Just right as the sun fades...

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Rolling Stones -- Can't You Hear Me Knocking

This one came to mind after knocking around Steve's blog with his recent John Mellencamp post among the many other great tunes...

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Bob Dylan -- Everything Is Broken

From Oh Mercy, recorded in New Orleans, 1989.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Monte Montgomery -- Could Have Loved You Forever

In the studio on a Saturday night...

Ray's Right As Rain

For some fine Cajun music among other things, head over to His Place, very fine indeed.

Grayson Hugh -- Tears of Love

A favorite from 1988, thanks to DeucE for always finding the gems.


Friday, August 19, 2011

Jerry Jeff Walker -- Mr. Bojangles

"According to Walker, a murder in New Orleans on the 4th of July weekend in 1965 precipitatied the arrest of all the street people in the area. In the crowded cell, a disheveled homeless man began to talk to Walker, who had been arrested earlier for drunkeness. The man told various stories of his life, but the tone darkened after Mr. Bojangles recalled his dog who`d died years earlier. Someone then asked for something to lighten the mood, and the man obliged with a tap dance."



Thursday, August 18, 2011

Stevie Ray & Double Trouble -- Crossfire

None better, no way, no day. Talk about a strong finish...

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Mighty Mighty Bosstones -- The Impression That I Get

Dude, Dude, DUDE!!! I don't know. Just felt like it...

Top 25 Lyrics -- Because The Night, Patti Smith Group



Take me now baby here as I am
Hold me close, try and understand
Desire is hunger is the fire I breathe
Love is a banquet on which we feed

Come on now try and understand
The way I feel when I'm in your hands
Take my hand come undercover
They can't hurt you now,
Can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us

Have I doubt when I'm alone
Love is a ring, the telephone
Love is an angel disguised as lust
Here in our bed until the morning comes
Come on now try and understand
The way I feel under your command
Take my hand as the sun descends
They can't touch you now,
Can't touch you now, can't touch you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us

With love we sleep
With doubt the vicious circle
Turns and burns
Without you I cannot live
Forgive, the yearning burning
I believe it's time, too real to feel
So touch me now, touch me now, touch me now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us

Because tonight there are two lovers
If we believe in the night we trust
Because tonight there are two lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

That's What I Am - Might We Have A Sleeper At Hand?

Haven't seen it just yet but I have always liked Ed Harris' work. Even has the young daughter of a famous rock guitarist, first name Peter, from back in the day in it.

And I got a kick out of reading that it was filmed in my hometown just 20 minutes from where I grew up. I went steady with a girl who graduated from this local high school. The surrounding neighborhood looks today just as it did back then perfect for a '60s movie setting. Now that's the kind of progress that I am fond of...


Sunday, August 14, 2011

Jb&S "Good Man" Music Award

For the Slick Skillet Serenaders' banjo player and the placement of his suit jacket. Skip applauds you.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Kings Of Leon -- Use Somebody

Bet Bill Withers digs this one too...

Bill Withers -- Use Me

One that makes me proud to be a drummer...

the subdudes -- Next To Me

One for DeucE and his beautiful bride. TommyBoy cuts loose on this one.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Tab Benoit -- Next To Me

Mr. Benoit performs this Subdudes' tune, a Jb favorite, on his latest release. Seems the Tabster just keeps getting better and better...

JJ Grey -- The Sweetest Thing

If you haven't already, take just a moment to look for it on this Sunday afternoon, you won't be disappointed...


Sending Me Angels - Frankie Miller Tune Performed by Peter Frampton

For our little ones no matter how big they get...

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Tony Joe White -- The Delta Singer

TJW on a lazy Saturday afternoon got me "waiting for that next soulful note."

Blackfoot -- I Got A Line On You

One for Big Ray from back in the day...

Friday, August 5, 2011

Jazz Cafe, London

Just something about a legend...

When DeucE Speaks...

Prepare to be blown away...

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Train -- Calling All Angels

Speaking of angels and a band with their share of masterpieces...