Top 5 On Friday: Week 229
From The Music Memoirs.
There's been so many celebrity deaths lately which brings me to the top 5:
Top 5 songs or albums from "The Dead Rockers Society" (that means albums or songs by dead people)
As usual, I'm going to go with albums.
5. Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Songs of Warren Zevon
To be honest, I didn't even know who Warren Zevon was until I stumbled across this album at the library. I was amazed at the number of songs I recognized. This tribute album features acts as diverse as Don Henley, Adam Sandler, Steve Earle, Reckless Kelly, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, and the Wallflowers. And that's just on the first six tracks.
4. Songs for Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
"You Make Me Feel So Young". "Too Marvelous for Words". "Old Devil Moon". "Pennies From Heaven". "I've Got You Under My Skin". "Makin' Whoopee". "Anything Goes". And so forth. What more needs to be said?
3. An Evening with John Denver by John Denver
I grew up listening to this album. Even if you don't like his musical style or his politics, you can't deny that he had a way with an audience. I would love to have seen him in concert once.
2. Genius Loves Company by Ray Charles
Just look at the guest list: Norah Jones, Elton John, B.B. King, Johnny Mathis, Gladys Knight, Willie Nelson, Diana Krall, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Michael McDonald, and Natalie Cole. Wow. Ray was one of the most prolific, most versatile, and most respected artists in the business, and this last album reaffirms his legacy.
1. At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash is a legend in music, and "At Folsom Prison" is a big part of the reason why. This album rejuvenated his career.
Also, let me present my Dead Rockers Society All-Stars:
Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury (Queen), Brad Delp (Boston)
Guitars: George Harrison (The Beatles), Terry Kath (Chicago)
Bass: Louis Satterfield (Earth Wind & Fire)
Keyboards: Richard Wright (Pink Floyd)
Drums: Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
Imagine having the seven of them alive and together in a studio for a month. How amazing would that album be?
There's been so many celebrity deaths lately which brings me to the top 5:
Top 5 songs or albums from "The Dead Rockers Society" (that means albums or songs by dead people)
As usual, I'm going to go with albums.
5. Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Songs of Warren Zevon
To be honest, I didn't even know who Warren Zevon was until I stumbled across this album at the library. I was amazed at the number of songs I recognized. This tribute album features acts as diverse as Don Henley, Adam Sandler, Steve Earle, Reckless Kelly, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, and the Wallflowers. And that's just on the first six tracks.
4. Songs for Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
"You Make Me Feel So Young". "Too Marvelous for Words". "Old Devil Moon". "Pennies From Heaven". "I've Got You Under My Skin". "Makin' Whoopee". "Anything Goes". And so forth. What more needs to be said?
3. An Evening with John Denver by John Denver
I grew up listening to this album. Even if you don't like his musical style or his politics, you can't deny that he had a way with an audience. I would love to have seen him in concert once.
2. Genius Loves Company by Ray Charles
Just look at the guest list: Norah Jones, Elton John, B.B. King, Johnny Mathis, Gladys Knight, Willie Nelson, Diana Krall, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Michael McDonald, and Natalie Cole. Wow. Ray was one of the most prolific, most versatile, and most respected artists in the business, and this last album reaffirms his legacy.
1. At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash is a legend in music, and "At Folsom Prison" is a big part of the reason why. This album rejuvenated his career.
Also, let me present my Dead Rockers Society All-Stars:
Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury (Queen), Brad Delp (Boston)
Guitars: George Harrison (The Beatles), Terry Kath (Chicago)
Bass: Louis Satterfield (Earth Wind & Fire)
Keyboards: Richard Wright (Pink Floyd)
Drums: Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
Imagine having the seven of them alive and together in a studio for a month. How amazing would that album be?
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Matt, At
July 06, 2009 8:36 AM
You really MUST check out the Zevon catalog. What a talent he was! I've loved his stuff since album ONE, and enjoyed his take on things. He's way more than "Werewolves Of London." I'd recommend "Excitable Boy" and "Sentimental Hygiene" as good places to delve into his stuff.
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Natsthename, At
July 07, 2009 8:53 AM
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