It's Monday and it's time for music.
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Today's theme is "You Pick". Sometimes, though, themes pick you, and, sadly, two greats were inducted into Rock and Roll Heaven this week. July 26 was not a good day, and my musical mood today reflects that.
Randy Meisner, a founder of Poco (although he left before their first album was released) and the Eagles, and a bassist and singer, died July 26 at age 77 from complications of COPD.
He was inducted, with the Eagles, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Although Meisner was best known for his performance of the Eagles' Take It To The Limit, I wanted to feature a couple of his other songs.
Irish singer and political activist Sinéad O'Connor, also died July 26. She was 56, and was best known for Nothing Compares 2U. Having been abused during her childhood (to put it mildly), she championed a number of causes and also struggled openly with mental illness.
This cover of Danny Boy showcases her amazing voice.
Here she performs The Foggy Dew, with The Chieftains.
Here are a couple of other songs to round out this week. I've chosen a couple of different ones, mostly instrumental in nature but not completely.
Pink Floyd, from their iconic album Dark Side of the Moon, The Great Gig in the Sky.
Electric Light Orchestra - Fire on High. It starts out weird and then....just stick with it.
And that's a wrap.
Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.
...Sinéad O'Connor RIP!
ReplyDeleteThis is my kind of music. So sad about Shinead O'Connor. She was much too young to die.
ReplyDeleteVery nice tribute
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteFirst up thanks for telling there was an issue with the linky Saturday night. ;) I hadn't heard the news of Sinéad O'Connor's death. Her cover of "Danny Boy" is so raw and emotional. I loved it! That's sad to read that she endured childhood abuse. Poor thing! I hope she's at peace. The last two selections were nice. You did a fab job, my friend. I hope your week is boogietastic! xo
Tweeted..sleepy today after a busy weekend...but these make me smile.
ReplyDeleteAh, the Eagles! One of my favorite groups - maybe THE favorite. I still listen to their music and have been listening more these last few days after Meisner's death. As for O'Connor, I confess I never really got into her music. My loss probably.
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd heard more, sooner, of her enjoying being Irish rather than rebelling against it.
DeleteAs always, wonderful picks. I never heard Danny Boy by Sinead. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe talent on the other side of the veil just grows and grows. What music they must enjoy there!
ReplyDeleteLove that ELO song and Pink Floyd...her voice is amazing. Poor Sinead who had so much talent but so much tragedy. Loved hervrendition on both songs.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe I never heard this song by the Eagles! They really have great harmonies don't they? Have a great day ya did a great job!!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent tributes to Randy and Sinead and a good set overall!
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