More Sad Tributes #MusicMovesMe

 It's Monday, and it's time for music! 

Today I am joining up with other Music Moves Me bloggers (and you can join us at the linky above). We are a group of music loving bloggers who blog about music each Sunday or Monday (or even later in the week). If you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only-meaning at least one music video, please! Otherwise, your post link may be labeled "No Music" or even removed.)   We have occasional theme weeks, but you are welcome to ignore the theme and use music of your chice.  Why not join us?  You don't have to sing, or play an instrument.  All music lovers are welcome.

Our head host is Xmas Dolly, and our co-hosts are Cathy from Curious as a Cathy, joined by the knowledgeable Stacy of Stacy Uncorked and, last but not least, me.

This week's theme is "You Pick".  (For the immediate future, you can find all the 2025 themes on Curious as a Cathy's blog, on the right hand side where it says "Monday's Music Moves Me".)

We've had so many deaths in the music world that it's become hard to keep up.  Some of these musicians were unknown to me.  Others...well, here are several of them. 

Bobby Whitlock, keyboardist and vocalist of Derek and the Dominos, died from cancer on August 10 at the age of 77.   He was originally a soul artist, also working on albums such as George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass". He also performed with other groups, including Delaney and Bonnie. My first selection is a song co-written with Eric Clapton, "Why Does Love Have to Be So Sad?" sung live with Whitlock's wife, CoCo Carmel. 

"Bell Bottom Blues", also written by Clapton and Whitlock and performed by Derek and the Dominos, was a hit song in 1970.

Terry Reid, singer and guitarist, died August 4 at the age of 75. Reid toured with groups such as the Yardbirds, the Rolling Stones, and was admired by artists ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Graham Nash.  He was perhaps best known for turning down invites to join various big groups, ranging from Deep Purple to being offered the lead singer role for Led Zepplin. Yet, he never became a superstar. All he wanted to do, as he said in interviews, was play music. 

Here is "Superlungs My Supergirl", a song written by Donovan and covered by Terry Reid. 

Let's switch genres now. 

Jazz/Salsa pianist and composer, and founder of several bands Eddie Palmieri died August 6 at the age of 88.  Get ready to enjoy some Latin music.  First, 1970's "Helado de Chocolate". 

Here is his song Azucar.  This song reminds me of music I used to hear riding on the New York City subway in the early 1970's.  For all I know I was listening to Palmieri's music. 

Finally, another jazz great, Sheila Jordan, died August 11 at the age of 96.  Here is "Dat Dare". 

What a sad month in the music world. Rock and Roll Heaven, which admits all great musicians regardless of genre, has had a busy August.   

And that's a wrap!

Join me again next Monday for another episode of Music Moves Me.