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, please! Non-music posts are subject to removal or labeling as "No Music".) 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.
Originally, I wanted to blog about autumn, which starts today.
It's become a fall tradition to post this song on my blog: More Than This, by Roxy Music, which has references to fall in the lyrics. Bryan Ferry has such a wonderful voice.
So does Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues: Forever Autumn. (Although You Tube's uploader labeled this as Moody Blues, I believe it is a solo performance.)
But this autumn we are facing more than autumn leaves falling.
In the past 10 or so days we have lost two great rockers: first, Eddie Money (I blogged a short tribute to him last Monday because I intend to include more of him in a future post) and, right afterwards, Richard Theodore Otcasek, better known as Ric Ocasek, of the Cars. His September 15 death, at age 75, was not expected. The cause of death was found quickly - heart disease.
It's just as well - his death broke many hearts, including mine. His songs were the soundtrack of my life in the late 70's and part of the 1980's.
Here are some of my favorite Cars songs: Ric doesn't sing the lead in all of these, but his guitar and songwriting are there.
Dangerous Type.
From 1984, Heartbeat City.
My Best Friend's Girl
Drive.
Moving in Stereo/All Mixed Up
Now Ric is reunited and jamming with Benjamin Orzakowski (Ben Orr), perhaps seeking out Eddie Money and his tickets to paradise, and hopefully is enjoying himself in an increasingly crowded Rock and Roll heaven.
It's a sad wrap today, but I'll be back next week with more music.
Nice tribute
ReplyDeleteVery nice tribute. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI was so sad to learn of Ric Ocasek's death. Especially since I saw him at my doc's office a few years ago. I think Bryan Ferry has the best voice out there. Roxy Music is my all time favorite bands ever.
ReplyDeleteI was so, so sad to hear of Ric's passing. Hate that Eddie died, too. I really enjoyed all of your selections this week, especially "Forever Autumn." I chose a Cars song for my freebie this week, too. Linky won't accept me, but my post is here if you get a chance to stop by sometime.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the dance!
Kim
My generation was more of the Moody Blues. But, I do recall the Cars (at least two of those tunes you shared). But, Ric's age meant he blossomed a decade later than most of the musicians of that age.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the share.
I always liked 'Drive'! Yes many of the musicians of our youth are now old and will certainly be passing.
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteAutumn has been on everyone's minds. Despite the lingering heat, I can't believe summer is gone. It won't be long before autumn's nip will bit our noses. I'd say you'll feel it before we do but still it's coming. Someone else paid a tribute to Cars' lead singer. I didn't even know that he had passed. There's been so much death in the entertainment community as well as personal loss this year. That's part of the life cycle. Thanks for sharing tunes for the season and in remembrance of superstar. Have a boogietastic week, dearheart!
Autumn is my favorite season, hands down! :) Was so sorry to hear of Ric's passing - I've always like the Cars. Awesome song choices, and what a great tribute! Hope you're having a fabulous weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI heard about Ric.... another voice in rock & roll heaven...
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