The College Crowd Digs Me

"And when I began to crawl... He knocked my head against the wall  and said  you're much too small." ~ Was (Not Was) ~ Big fan of   Was (Not Was) .  BIG! David Weiss (aka David Was ). Don Fagenson (aka Don Was ). Sweet Pea Atkinson.   These guys are the Bizarro World   funkenstein frontmen on this ride. But there are a slew of fantastically bizarre musicians who dribble on and off this court like point guards in the NBA ...who help nail this pork pie hat. Looks like John Oates (minus Hall) in this video mix.  And I swear one of the three computer geek guys from "The X-Files" show up, too! Lost Gem:--> "Knocked Down, Made Small"   (1983) ... is a Motown throw-down   vocal burn that drives this rock tank more urgently than the lyrics might suggest.   Have you heard this one? My daddy took a look On the day that I was born. And said he looks like corn And his feet are made of clay. And then he wa...

" All men are equal 'til the victory is won . No color or religion ever stopped the bullet from a gun ." -->Gary Moore Gary Moore has been unfairly flying under the RnR radar. Hooking up with different bands since the early 70's....along with his continuing killer solo work...I finally climbed on board the GM wagon during his stint with Thin Lizzy . Most notably on the awesome..." Black Rose " (1979) . Lately, I've been snacking on some of Moore's solo soup...and highly recommend most of it. The wickedly lost gem... "Out In The Fields" ...was released on the blistering "Run For Cover" (1985). Especially choice... Phil Lynott adds guest vocals and some of his throwdown bass that always seems to bring out the best musically in Moore. The video...unfortunately...reeks of that early 80's cheesiness...but fughetabutit...the music is screwdriver tight. Sadly, this is one of the very few recordings made by Phil Lynott befor...

"...like I was rappin' to the fuzz, right. Can you dig it? Man...there's supposed to be a million and a half people here by tonight.   Can you dig that? New York State thruway is closed, man!" -- Arlo Guthrie @ Woodstock -- If ever someone wanted an example of an expression of joy...one need only check out baby-faced Arlo Guthrie cutting across Yasgur's Farm ...guitar in tow...beating feet to reach the Woodstock stage area. Arlo was 22. Nearly 40 years have passed since those... "3 days of peace & music" ...and Arlo is still sporting a baby face. Still carrying a well-traveled torch of protest in verse...and still has that almost guilty look of joy plastered on his face. Arlo Guthrie made a long overdue appearance in Wichita, KS last week...performing at the legendary Orpheu m before a much appreciative audience. Many dressed in groovy 60's garb to mark the occasion. Before the show, I was allowed to share some downtime with Arlo ...

"Grandma's hands used to hand me pieces of candy. Grandma's hands picked me up each time I fell." -->Bill Withers Today...I'm remembering my Great-Grandma. Gladys was her name.. "Call me Glad-ass or Happy-butt"...as she was prone to say. She left us last year. She was 98. She was sharp as a Gillette. As cool as a glass of sweet tea. Today is Easter...and I miss her. Here's Bill Withers ...and I'm right there with him on this one. Bill Withers performing "Grandma's Hands". Grandma's hands clapped in church on Sunday morning. Grandma's hands played a tambourine so well. Grandma's hands used to issue out a warning. She'd say, "Billy don't you run so fast. Might fall on a piece of glass. "Might be snakes there in that grass." Grandma's hands. Grandma's hands soothed a local unwed mother. Grandma's hands used to ache sometimes and swell. Grandma's hands used to lift h...

"A mistake is always forgivable, rarely excusable and always unacceptable." Robert Fripp 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 20 - Let's Begin... 10:--> King Crimson ---------------- "Red" (6:16) ------------------- Red (1974) (Instrumental) Cool metallic poundage from this power-trio of guitarist Robert Fripp , bassist John Wetton and drummer Bill Bruford . This was 1974...and way ahead of its time. Anthemic. 09:--> Hawkwind ------- "Motorhead" (3:04) --- Warrior On The Edge Of Time (1975) "Fourth day, five day marathon. We're moving like a parallelogram." Re-issued as a bonus track... "Motorhead" ... charges down the highway in speed-diving splendor. Not the usual Hawkwind offering.....

" I have short hands. That's why I have to bend up to notes;  I can't always reach the frets. " Robin Trower 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 19 - Let's Begin... 20:--> Doobie Brothers ------ "I Cheat the Hangman" ------ Stampede (1975) "The days grow short, the nights are gone. Since you were here, I can't go on." Epic in every way. With a haunting earthly sound that slowly builds into a tour-de-force jam. Co-founder Patrick Simmons and company create their own timeless..."Freebird". 19:--> Robin Trower ------- "In City Dreams" (5:15) ------- In City Dreams (1977) "Down in the dirt and candy wrappers... there's pretty ladies on parade." Strong title track wi...

"Lend me your ear while I call you a fool. You were kissed by a witch one night in the wood. " ~ Jethro Tull ~ Ian Anderson , the British flute-meister and singer of Jethro Tull has been labeled an acquired taste...at least by a few of my classic rock buds...and that's okay. To each their own. The more I listen...the more I enjoy this band and their unapologetic way of waking your rock mind. I feel like a time traveler when spinning their tunes. "Witches Promise" ... ...is a favorite from "Living In The Past" (1972).   Dig the crazy mugging. Below... Jethro Tull - circa early 70's . Lend me your ear while I call you a fool. You were kissed by a witch one night in the wood, And later insisted your feelings were true. The witch's promise was coming, believing he listened while laughing you flew. Leaves falling red, yellow, brown, all are the same, And the love you have found lay outside in the rain. Wash...