Who are the #MusicMovesMe bloggers? We are bloggers who blog about music each Monday and if you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only on this music train, please!) First, there is XmasDolly. Her chief co-conductor is Cathy of Curious as a Cathy. Her other co-conductors are Stacy of Stacy Uncorked, and me.
John from the Sound of One Hand Typing is our guest conductor for today and he has declared a "free week".
Yesterday was Binghamton, New York's Porchfest, an annual celebration of music where people in a neighborhood on the West Side of Binghamton open their yards and porches to bands.
It turns into a big neighborhood block party, with some streets closed off and other people selling refreshments, or welcoming people to their yards. (More on that tomorrow and Wednesday).
There is no admission, but fundraisers are held to raise money for the event's costs.
These are some of the songs (not by the bands there, alas) played yesterday.
Joan Jett's cover of the Kink's Celluloid Heroes. Not sure why, but I prefer a woman singing this. At Porch Fest, I was crying in public listening to this song.
Champagne Supernova by Oasis.
Radiohead's Creep.
Now let's speed things up a bit with Holiday - Green Day
Move Along - All American Rejects. This was a new one for me and I didn't have a chance to listen to the entire video so I hope it's suitable for this group.
One last song, also from Green Day - Basket Case.
Thank you, John, for the great job you did as guest conductor. We will have a new guest conductor in September - who will it be?
Find out next Monday, same time, same place!
Oasis is undefeated. Green Day is my favorite band. Great picks.
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ReplyDeleteMy kids introduced Green Day to me. I can't believe we're at the end of August and this coming weekend is a long holiday weekend. Not that I'm complaining because I'm not. In fact, I'm looking forward to the extra time to spend with DH. This Friday is his day off, so we'll h ave four days together. :) My kids introduced me to Green Day, so I really enjoyed listening to 'Holiday'. Joan Jett rocks! Oasis rose up in the late 90s when I wasn't really listening to much mewsic, so I'm not too familiar with their stuff, so I enjoyed your song pick by them and really appreciated all of your selections. Have a great week/weekend, my friend!
I'm also loving Green Day. Glad you had a good time at Porchfest.
ReplyDeleteThese are all good. I agree, Joan Jett did a fantastic job of "Celluloid Heroes," and did it without the irony Ray Davies can sometimes add to a song. Great list!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard that version by Joan Jett. Very nice, although it's one of my favorite Kinks songs and I think I prefer the original. Thanks for your wonderfully kind comment on my blog this week. Really appreciated!
ReplyDeleteVery cool picks. Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteThis is the second time today that I have heard Joan Jett. Ironically, not the same songs. You have got it going on here!
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Porchfest sounds like a great time! I would love to sit on my porch or in my yard and listen to great music and not have to deal with crowds.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the Kinks version, even though I like Joan. And, I want to thank you for reminding me of these other songs from long ago. (OK. I never heard Move Along...)
ReplyDeletePawsome playlist! I think you were channeling me. Love all those bands and songs except "Move Along" whic I never heard. I shared Joan Jett this week too in a different context.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Porchfest sounds like such a genius idea, and so much fun!! Tempts me to move to that area! ;) Love the tune selections - Green Day is always a favorite. :) Hope you're having a great weekend!
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