It's Monday. It's time for music!
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! First, there is XmasDolly, Her co-conductors are: Cathy from Curious as a Cathy, Stacy of Stacy Uncorked and, finally, me. One more note: This is a music blog only - please post at least one You Tube or Vimeo video so we can dance with you. No music, no dance!
Each month we have a guest conductor. This month we've been enjoying Mary from Jingle Jangle Jungle and she has decreed the theme for this week to be: For Rocktober, choose a country and build a playlist of bands based in that country.
Last
week seemed to be similar to so many weeks this week - we lost some
musical greats. For that reason, my playlist will be for more than one
country. I am choosing the United Kingdom, and bands or artists (with one exception) originating from within the UK. And, I will include some deaths from
October 15 forward. A little more than a week....just a few days in
time....
David Munden, the drummer of the Tremeloes, passed away October 15. Here is one of the hits of the Tremeloes - Here Comes My Baby. Although "Silence is Golden" was their biggest hit here in the States, I like this song better.
Gordon Haskell, briefly of King Crimson, died October 16 at the age of 74. Here is his 2001 hit (a big hit in the United Kingdom) "How Wonderful You Are".
But the news that saddened so many was the passing of Welch musician Spencer Davis at the age of 81.
Spencer Davis with the Spencer Davis Group. "Gimme Some Lovin'"
Tony Lewis, age 62, bassist and lead singer of The Outfield, passed away October 20. Here is their hit "Your Love".
But wait, there's more.
Sadly.I must add one more artist who passed away Saturday - Jerry Jeff Walker, who is associated with Texas but was born about an hour from where I live in New York State. He died at age 78 from complications of throat cancer.
Although he had a long career as both a singer and songwriter, Walker is perhaps best known for writing the song "Mr. Bojangles", which was subsequently covered by many artists. I've never heard Walker's original so I decided to check it out. Here it is.
And that's a sad wrap.
See you next week, when I hope to blog about happier music.
Sad to hear of these great musicians leaving us! Spencer Davis was especially jarring. Sweet memories of youth. Thanks for the playlist. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThat is a sad list, but thank you for taking the time to pay them tribute.
ReplyDeleteMonday music, yay! My favorite day. Spencer Davis death...how did he get so old?
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...I have listened to the Tremeloes, thanks a bunch. Gordon Haskell is new to me, I should get acquainted. Spencer Davis is someone that I need to listen to again. The Outfield never hit by radar screen and what a loss Jerry Jeff Walker is!!!
ReplyDeleteLike you, "Here Comes My Baby" was my favorite Tremeloes song. That leather fringe jacket brings back memories as I had one very much like the one in the video. Spencer Davis Group was an awesome group. Back in the day, every garage band had a Hammond B3 organ in the group. Thanks for the memories and have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteAll of these deaths of talented people are sad. What a wonderful tribute list. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteInteresting theme. Usually I know most, if not all of your choices. Today's list was a learning experience for me.
ReplyDeleteI think music is one of the most important thing in our lives. I love this it brings back so many great memories for me. I'm having surgery on Wednesday and would love a great surgery playlist!
ReplyDeleteSad post but a nice tribute
ReplyDeleteA lot of favourites here! The band in Heaven just got that much better! I was an especial fan of the Tremolos. And Jerry Jeff--well, that was just thoroughly sad!
ReplyDeleteThe only song I knew was JJW's. Thanks for the education. (And, love Haskell's tune immensely.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice mix. They live on through their music.
ReplyDeleteNicely done here! Was sorry to hear about Jerry Jeff Walker.
ReplyDeleteThat first song sounds like... If you wanna stay happy for the rest of your life never get a pretty girl to marry you... etc. hahahaha it's an old tune, but funny! Sorry, showing my age. This tune is great too it's one of those foot stompin' tune and snap those fingers, and sing along. Great tune! Your next tune we had to go watch/listen on you tube for some reason. It's new to me, but good. Thanks for the introduction! Wow, I played this one when I was in Dave's band. I played keys and back up vocal. Yeah baby, those were the good ol' days for sure. Gimme some luvin.. every day! YEAH! HEY! hahaha Dang girl, you have rocked the house for sure! Your Love was a great dance tune when the girls got up for sure. Then your last tune... woo hoo! Oh yeah, Mr. BoJangles... that's a tune the guys played when they were just foolin' around. Great job girlfriend... Great job. YOU HAVE DEFINITELY ROCKED THE HOUSE THIS TIME! Stay healthy, stay safe and don't forget that mask!
ReplyDeleteSo many lives lost recently. I am afraid it is only going to get worse. Nice tributes, though.
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