Could you tell where my head was at
Spotify’s “Chill Mix” sounded interesting the other day, so I gave it a spin. I found this gem: Bakar “Hell N Back”. It is a “chill” tune, wonderful melody and…
there ain’t any use in pretending
How Long from Ace is another 70’s hit that is on my permanent playlist. It’s another example of the exceptional musicianship and production quality of that era and style. I…
How Little Thought of What Love Could Do
This song has played at my work for years, and it’s always been a welcome quiet, melodic break that cuts through the craze of the day whenever it comes on.…
Any kind of fool could see
A great song from the 70’s that should be on your playlist. Great music and vocals that was produced so well. You just don’t hear quality like this often anymore.
take a look around
This dirgey ballad is from Judas Priest’s second album Sad Wings Of Destiny in 1976. The album really cemented Judas Priest’s style and foundation as one of the creators of…
Tell me why
Most people know Bob Geldof from his creation of Live Aid years back. Or, maybe, in his role as “Pink” from Pink Floyd’s movie “The Wall”. But others, such as…
Waiter, there’s a fly in my playlist!
Douglas Adams suggested that the best way to learn how to fly was to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Others choose a more practical route and take flying…
If I Surrender to the Sound
I first heard this song in a movie. It was just the opening guitar chords, no lyrics, but its simple melancholy hinted at something deeper and caught my ear. Then…
When Do You Know Somewhere Is Home?
So, this one could technically be labeled as a Christmas song, but I think it’s really more of a winter song, if that makes sense. It talks about the feeling…
I had ridden shooting stars
Ozzy certainly has an extensive music catalog, first with Black Sabbath then as a solo artist. Most are good to great songs, but when I have a thought to play…