Music Notes

Just a couple of things running round my brain......

Wednesday marks 5 years since George Harrison passed away; 4 years since the tribute concert - 'Concert for George' which is a DVD release. Do yourself a favour and spend a couple of hours enjoying this one and feel the love.

I've been running through lots of old CDs, cassettes and compilations I'd put together. Funny how when you haven't heard something for awhile it can smack you upside the head in a whole new way. Here are a few that cover a pretty wide range; if you're able to track them down they're highly recommended.

Stevie Ray Vaughn covering Hendrix's 'Red House' starts off as a straight ahead blues but SRV throws it into overdrive with some chorus effect for some spacey, astral sonics. Lost him way too soon.

The Trio I & Trio II releases. Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt. Enuff said. Harris and Ronstadt re-united for Western Wall; The Tucson Sessions.

Two Rooms CD - Tribute to the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Oleta Adams covering 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'; a rich gospel voice that makes this song sound holy. Stunning.

From the Hendrix tribute - Seal and Jeff Beck covering 'Manic Depression'. Ferocious, unrelenting.

Any of Johnny Cash's last four releases for American Recordings. What a way to wrap up a 40+ year career. Check out his version of NIN's 'Hurt'.

More to come later.........