The College Crowd Digs Me

"Out for the first... the atmosphere is heavy. World title lays on the line. " ~ Nils Lofgren ~ Nils Lofgren  had a mucho distinguished RnR resume...long before joining the legendary... Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Nils was only 17 when asked to join Neil Young's band. Nils was the leader of the critically acclaimed band... Grin , in the early '70's. Nils began releasing some tasty solo albums starting in 1975. And it was only in 1984...that Nils began recording and touring with... "The Boss" . My first introduction to Nils Lofgren was hearing his under-appreciated 5th solo album... Nils (1979) . Lost gem:--> " No Mercy" ... is about the tragic and euphoric passage of time under the guise of a bloody boxing ring battle.  Unforgiving and unrelenting...and in the end...unstoppable.   Bob Ezrin behind the glass. Have you heard this gem? Out for the first...the atmosphere is heavy. World title lay...

"You are the music... while the music lasts." - T. S. Eliot - This personal list of "lost gems & forgotten diamonds" continues . (A reminder...songs will be from the 70s decade...but not exclusively. ) I strongly encourage everyone to purchase the albums for an even better understanding. Part 13 - Let's Begin... 80:--> BOC ------- "The Red & The Black " (5:57) -------- Tyranny and Mutation (1973) "Hornswoop me bungo pony on dogsled on ice. Make a dash for freedom baby... Don't skate on polar ice." Treacherous metal riffing coupled with BOC lyric weirdness makes for some tasty head rockin'. 79:--> Bob Welch ----- "The Ghost Of Flight 401" (3:12) ------- Three Hearts (1979) "In flesh & bone & clothes it came on an eastern airline I can't name." Always a treat...when Welch throws his spooky-cool attitude into the telling of an unexplained occurrence that cat...

"I feel a little strange inside... A little bit of Jekyll, a little Mr. Hyde." Rory Gallagher I wanted to share a rock performance on YouTube that satisfies on many different levels. Now...I'm even MORE of a Rory Gallagher fan. Rory Gallagher ...an awesome blues/rocking troubadour...never gained the large fan recognition in the States that he had in Europe. Rory wasn't glamorous. Wasn't flash. And his stage was simple. But he played the guitar like he was in front of a sold-out stadium...regardless of the size of the venue. Wearing his standard...working man plaid shirt... Rory Gallagher , along with a wicked backing band, easily gave the crowd plenty of spitfire and adrenaline. Check out Rory's 1979 performance of "Shadowplay" in Montreux. (below) Be sure to stay to the end. RORY GALLAGHER - SHADOWPLAY (LIVE) In the flinty light, it's midnight, And stars collide. Shadows run, in full flight, To run, seek and hide...

" The day  that I ever become hip... please shoot me and put me outta my misery! " ~ Meatloaf (A reminder...songs will be from the 70s decade...but not exclusively.) Purchase the albums for an even better understanding. Part 12 - Let's Begin... 90:--> Ted Nugent -----------"Hammerdown" (4:08) ----------- Free For All (1976) "White line. Double time. Coming 'round with the hammerdown." This will definitely get your woofers barking. Lots of heavy highway energy with outstanding vocals from Meatloaf . 89:--> Nazareth -------------"Beggar's Day" (3:55) ------------- Hair Of The Dog (1975) "If this is heaven, then I'm in hell. If trust is misfortune, then wish me well." In your face poundage with underrated McCafferty wailing like his finger was slammed in the car door. In other words...he means it!  Wicked smart. 88:--> John Prine ---------"Sweet Revenge" (2:41) ---------- Sw...

"Music expresses that which cannot be said... and on which it is impossible to be silent." ~ Victor Hugo (A reminder...songs will be from the 70s decade...but not exclusively. ) I strongly encourage everyone to purchase the albums for an even better understanding. Part 11 - Let's Begin... 100:--> John Mellencamp -- "To M.G. (Wherever She May Be)" (4:50) -- Nothin' Matters... (1980) "Hope you didn't lose that innocent laughter. Oh, God, I hope time didn't take that away." Everything about the song is perfect...from John's weary vocals to the melancholic piano. A sadly sweet memory. 99:--> ELO -------------- "Laredo Tornado" (5:30) ---------------- Eldorado (1974) "Cold wind blows cool... so cold to make you die." A funnel of funky Jeff Lynne tweakery makes this one a keeper. One F5 twister that does NOT blow. 98:--> Van Morrison ------------- "Wavelength" (5:44) --...

" On a saxophone you can play sleaze. On a bass you can play balls. But on a guitar you can be truly obscene. " ~ Frank Zappa This personal list of "lost gems & forgotten diamonds" continues . (A reminder...songs will be from the 70s decade...but not exclusively. ) I strongly encourage everyone to purchase the albums for an even better understanding. Part 10 - Let's Begin... 110:--> Johnny Winter ------ "All Tore Down" (4:31)------- Still Alive And Well (1973) "You know I went out to buy me a bottle and try to soothe the pain. Before I left the cashier he was hasslin' me about the change." A raucous highway jam...tough and real. This bad boy whips and cuts with minimal mercy. 109:--> Uriah Heep ------------- "High Priestess" (3:41) ------------- Salisbury (1971) "Then let's get together in the sky... To leave the lonely world to wonder why." An upbeat rocker with nailed bans...

"I can tell  whether a person can play just by the way he stands." - Miles Davis - A reminder...songs will be from the 70s decade...but not exclusively.  No ranking or countdown.  Only a number to keep track of how far along I've gotten.  I strongly encourage everyone to purchase the albums for an even better understanding. Let's continue... 120:-->  "Black Queen" - Stephen Stills  / "Stephen Stills" (1970) "Black queen, holding hearts Black queen, tear the game apart Black queen, don't you know? Can't beat aces all in a row, black queen." One-take Delta grunge-burn with Stills moaning low and reminding listeners he knows his way around a guitar.  All while taking one of his familiar alcohol baths. Recorded live and unfettered. 119:-->  "Breaking Glass" - David Bowie / "Low"  (1977) "You're such a wonderful person. But you got problems." Jolting in-your-face rock candy. Wonderfull...