John Doe!

John Doe plays in one of the BEST bands to come out of Los Angeles, the band X. He has done some solo work, featured here, and has a side project band, The Knitters. I love him in any variation! John is a true artist, he's been featured in TV and movies too. LOVE HIM!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqDbwOc_Mv4

Are You Strong Enough?

Beautiful song and sad searching lyrics. story of my life...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o1fgn8MZZQ&feature=related

Home- Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow is, IMHO, one of the best singer songwriters of her generation. This beautiful song has stayed with me from the first time I heard it. I love the gorgeous slide guitar and the rhythm just takes me away.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-IxowwuXWA

Garbage- Stupid Girl

To all girls who don't always make the right decisions! To me and to you, always! If you don't recognize your flaws, you won't work past them.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HBxUWSxcq8&feature=related

Lady Sings The Blues- Billie Holiday

Great music to listen to when you've got the blues! Funny I'm wearing a B.B King concert t-shirt right now too, so I DO have the blues...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdCIsMeA8eY

Annie Lennox- Money Can't Buy It

I've decided that my role in doing this blog is that of a DJ, or VJ as the case may be. That is a job I wish I had pursued when I was much younger. I just want to present music that I like, that I think you will enjoy too. Annie Lennox is one of my favorites, and this video is a trip and a treat!




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CjBgIe9WkE

Heart- Love, Reign O'er Me

Living in Southern California and loving the rain, about this time of year I long for rain. I know I won't get any for a couple of months at least, but I want it to rain. I have always loved this Who song from Quadrophenia, but I think Heart more than does the song justice. Powerful song of yearning for love and rain, I understand both.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw7zNXmu0yQ

Heart- Magic Man

I have wanted to see Heart for YEARS! This weekend my dream finally came true! They were as great and hard rockin' as I always imagined they would be live. Ann Wilson is above all others as far as female rock singers go. The power and precision of her voice BLEW ME AWAY! I loved the new Asian sounding arrangement of Dog & Butterfly, they do wonderfully on quiet songs like that and they kick ass like nobody's business on their harder edged songs. They played the Who's Reign O'er Me, Led Zeppelin's What is and What Should Never Be, and blended The Stones' Gimme Shelter with their own Even It Up. It was a brilliant show!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Odhanp1QgM&feature=related

My State of Mind- TV OD

I hope something comes up soon, I may have to go to rehab for my HGTV addiction! Plus movies galore... I have this Warm Leatherette/TV-OD on vinyl.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v7FZwyOdvU&feature=related

Summertime

Since summer is winding down, I thought I'd post some "summertime" songs. You've got to love Sam Cooke's voice, he really does justice to this beautiful Gershwin tune! It is one of my favorite songs and has been covered by everyone, but this version is nice.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWmGAR4_jRg

The Blasters with Billy Zoom!

Long White Cadillac and Border Radio! I love Phil Alvin's facial tic, BIG GRIN!




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EChmg

What Are Words For?

Missing Persons was a great opening band in the 80's, IMO. If they had to do a full set, they could not sustain the energy (and audience) and I would quickly lose interest... But if they opened they ROCKED!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IasCZL072fQ

More Than Words

This beautiful melodic song is the only one I know by Extreme. I'm addicted to Scrabble on Facebook, so right now I'm very focused on WORDS!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIiLvg58SY