Old school music is cool!

[Blurock]

What is the Loco-Motion?

Wikipedia: "The Loco-Motion" is a 1962 pop song written by American songwriters Gerry Goffin and Carole King. "The Loco-Motion" was originally written for Dee Dee Sharp, but Sharp turned the song down.[1] The song is notable for appearing in the American Top 5 three times, each time in a different decade: in 1962 by the American pop singer Little Eva,(U.S. No. 1);[2] in 1974 by the American band Grand Funk Railroad (U.S. No. 1);[3] and finally in 1988 by the Australian singer Kylie Minogue (U.S. No. 3).[4]
The song is a popular and enduring example of the dance-song genre: much of the lyrics are devoted to a description of the dance itself, usually performed as a type of line dance. However, the song came before the dance.
"The Loco-Motion" was also the second song to reach No. 1 by two different musical acts. The earlier song to do this was "Go Away Little Girl", also written by Goffin and King. It is one of only nine songs to achieve this feat.[5]

I've always been one for the more meaty and complicated music. This one by Grand Funk Railroad.

[Citizen X]

I've always been one for the more meaty and complicated music. This one by Grand Funk Railroad.

I love this rendition by Grand Funk Railroad

[Citizen X]

Tom Petty- 20 October 1950-2 October 2017 RIP


I grew an appreciation for Tom Petty when he co-founded The Travelling Wilburies. I then began to visit his early works such as “American Girl,” and "Refugee(Tom Petty and the Heart breakers)

For me, the songs “Free Falling,” and “Handle me with care,” are remarkable works of art, and stand out.

Tom Petty: Free falling: 1989: Lyrics and video

She's a good girl, loves her mama
Loves Jesus and America too
She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis
Loves horses and her boyfriend too

It's a long day livin' in Reseda
There's a freeway runnin' through the yard
And I'm a bad boy, 'cause I don't even miss her
I'm a bad boy for breakin' her heart

And I'm free, free fallin'
Yeah I'm free, free fallin'

All the vampires walkin' through the valley
Move west down Ventura Blvd.
And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
All the good girls are home with broken hearts

And I'm free, free fallin'
Yeah I'm free, free fallin'

Free fallin', now I'm free fallin'
Now I'm,
Free fallin', now I'm free fallin'

I wanna glide down over Mulholland
I wanna write her name in the sky
I'm gonna free fall out into nothin'
Gonna leave this world for awhile

And I'm free, free fallin'
Yeah I'm free, free fallin'

Yeah I'm free, free fallin'
Oh! Free fallin'
Now I'm free
Oh!
Free fallin'

Album cover[1]

Video 1 source[2]

Video 2 source[3]

Travelling Wilburies: Handle me with care:1988: Lyrics and Video

Been beat up and battered 'round
Been sent up, and I've been shot down
You're the best thing that I've ever found

Handle me with care
Reputations changeable
Situations tolerable
But baby, you're adorable
Handle me with care
I'm so tired of being lonely
I still have some love to give
Won't you show me that you really care

Everybody's got somebody to lean on
Put your body next to mine, and dream on

I've been fobbed off, and I've been fooled
I've been robbed and ridiculed
In day care centers and night schools
Handle me with care


Been stuck in airports, terrorized
Sent to meetings, hypnotized
Overexposed, commercialized
Handle me with care

I'm so tired of being lonely
I still have some love to give
Won't you show me that you really care

Everybody's got somebody to lean on
Put your body next to mine, and dream on

I've been uptight and made a mess
But I'll clean it up myself, I guess
Oh, the sweet smell of success
Handle me with care

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[1] Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Fallin%27. Accessed 3 October 2017

[2] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lWJXDG2i0A. Accessed 3 October 2017

[3] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8s9dmuAKvU. Accessed 3 October 2017

[Blurock]

My Tribute to Tom Petty

[Citizen X]

Champaign: How about us:1981: Lyrics and Video

Ooh, short and sweet
No sense in draggin' on past our needs
Let's don't keep it hangin' on
If the fire's out, we should both be gone

Some people are made for each other
Some people can love one another for life
How 'bout us
Some people can hold it together
Last through all kinds of weather
Can't we

Now don't you get me wrong (watcha you saying to me baby)
'Cause I'm not tryin' now to end it all (let's start something new)
It's just that I have seen (what have you seen)
Too many lover's hearts lose their dreams (we won't lose it)

Some people are made for each other
Some people can love one another for life
How 'bout us
Some people can hold it together
Last through all kinds of weather
Can't we

How about us, how about us baby
How about us, how about us baby
How about us, how about us baby

Album cover[1]
Video source[2]

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[1] Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_%27Bout_Us. Accessed 4 November 2017

[2] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBUqDr14DEw. Accessed 4 November 2017

[Blurock]

Jumpin Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones

I was born in a crossfire hurricane...

This one of the best Rock numbers ever by one of the best Rock bands ever. The interaction between bass, drums and lead guitar is pure bliss! here's the lyrics the keep you busy for a while.

[Blurock]

There is a correlation between classical music and good rock music. Listen to this one by Deep Purple and the interaction between band and orchestra.
For more, listen to concert for Orchestra and Band in the Royal Albert Hall, or to Gemini Suite, both by Deep Purple.

[Blurock]

This may be proof that Ludwig von Beethoven invented Rock Music. He just did not have a guitar!

[Blurock]

Some Blues to start the weekend.

Dana Gillespie - Where Blues Begins

When the night comes down And the shadows fall
That's when I need you most of all
When the colors fade in the empty night
That's when I need you to hold me tight
When the echoes of love are whispered to the winds
That's where blue (where blue) begins
When I call your name with a hungry heart
That's when those memories tear me apart
When I play the game of "Let's pretend"
I wonder when it will ever end
When losers are weepers
And the best man never wins
That's where blue (where blue) begins
That's where blue (where blue) begins
Here is the bed in heartbreak hotel
Here is the pillow that my head lies on
Next to me is where you used to be
But now there's only a blue horizon solo
When losers are weepers and the best man never wins
That's where blue (where blue) begins
That's where blue begins (Where blue begins)
That's where blue begins...

[tec0]

a bit of Modern OLD School.

HUMAN by Rory Graham aka Rag'n'Bone Man

I'm only human
I'm only, I'm only
I'm only human, human
Maybe I'm foolish
Maybe I'm blind
Thinking I can see through this
And see what's behind
Got no way to prove it
So maybe I'm blind
But I'm only human after all
I'm only human after all
Don't put your blame on me
Don't put your blame on me
Take a look in the mirror
And what do you see
Do you see it clearer
Or are you deceived
In what you believe
'Cause I'm only human after all
You're only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put your blame on me
Some people got the real problems
Some people out of luck
Some people think I can solve them
Lord heavens above
I'm only human after all
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me
Don't ask my opinion
Don't ask me to lie
Then beg for forgiveness
For making you cry
Making you cry
'Cause I'm only human after all
I'm only human after all
Don't put your blame on me
Don't put the blame on me
Oh, some people got the real problems
Some people out of luck
Some people think I can solve them
Lord heavens above
I'm only human after all
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me
I'm only human
I make mistakes
I'm only human
That's all it takes
To put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me
I'm no prophet or Messiah
Should go looking somewhere higher
I'm only human after all
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me
I'm only human
I do what I can
I'm just a man
I do what I can
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put your blame on me

[Sheraz]

Like they say there is no school like old school. I love 90's music.

[Blurock]

Durban International Blues Festival

The Durban Blues Festival starts tonight - free entrance at Zack's at Wilson's Wharf.
Friday and Saturday R150 pp. Good food, good company and excellent Blues!

check it out here http://www.durbanbluesfestival.co.za/

[Citizen X]

This is it:Kenny Loggins:1979:Lyrics and video
Medicus MG, Vos Liber prosperissimus.

[1]
"There've been times in my life,
i've been wonderin' why.
still, somehow i believed we'd always survive.
now, i'm not so sure
you're waiting here, one good reason to try
but, what more can i say? what's left to provide?
(you think that maybe it's over, )
(only if you want it to be.)
are you gonna wait for a sign, your miracle?
stand up and fight.
(this is it.)
make no mistake where you are.
(this is it.)
you back's to the corner.
(this is it.)
don't be a fool anymore.
(this is it.)
The waiting is over, no, don't you run.
no way to hide.
no time for wonderin' why.
it's here, the moment is now, about to decide.
let 'em believe.
leave 'em behind.
but keep me near in your heart.
know whatever you do, i'm here by your side.
(you say that maybe it's over.)
(not if you don't want it to be.)
for once in your life, here's your miracle.
stand up and fight.
(this is it.)
make no mistake where you are.
(this is it.)
you're goin' no further.
(this is it.)
until it's over and done.
(no one can tell what the future holds.)
oh-oh-oh-oh.
(who makes the choice of how it goes?)
it's not up to me this time.
(you know.)
comes a day in every life.
(this is it.)
make no mistake where you are.
(this is it.)
you're goin' no further.
(this is it.)
until it's over and done.
(this is it.)
one way or another.
(this is it.)
(no one can tell what the future holds.)
(this is it.)
your back's to the corner.
(this is it.)
(you make the choice of how it goes.)
(this is it.)
the waiting is over.
(this is it.)
(no one can tell what the future holds.)
(this is it.)
one way or another.
(this is it.)
fade"[2]

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[1] Vide Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8SSdyflGN4. Accessed 09/03/2019

[2Conn]

I am listening only to old school music and that's it. I haven't listen or do not know any modern singer nor their "repertuar" or something like that. Old pop, old rock, old jazz, old reggi and all else like that basically I do not understand all things. All is bad

[Blurock]

I am listening only to old school music and that's it. I haven't listen or do not know any modern singer nor their "repertuar" or something like that. Old pop, old rock, old jazz, old reggi and all else like that basically I do not understand all things. All is bad

Totally agree. Most modern music has no melody, no harmony and very bad lyrics. Unfortunately, so many good musicians are no longer with us; Elvis, Freddie Mercury, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Alvin Lee, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, Janis Joplin, Buddy Holly, too many to name.
Also watch and listen to Midnight Blues on Facebook for soothing, slow Blues videos.