Tag: 1960s
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Song 88: Two songs with Robert Fripp
“Suite no. 1” by Giles, Giles, and Fripp “21st Century Schizoid Man” by King Crimson [Note on “21st Century Schizoid Man”: The album version is not available in its entirety, the link is a shortened version of this song. The live version available on Spotify or YouTube isn’t as good.] Dad: Robert Fripp is completely… Read more
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Song 84: “Cars and girls are easy to come by in this day and age”
“Over Under, Sideways Down” by The Yardbirds I wanted to choose “Over, Under, Sideways, Down” for my first song in the theme because Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Eric Clapton were all in the Yardbirds at one time. I had no idea they were until I started listening to Jeff Beck and did some research.… Read more
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Assignment 19: Guitarists of the British Invasion
Name: David Location: Cohasset, MN Relationship to music: life-long listener, audiophile Industry: retired Now it is time to talk to my dad. One of the things I learned from him is to really appreciate music. Not just feel a beat or listen to the lyrics; but to really analyze a song, be in awe of… Read more
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Song 79: Pioneers of Psychedelic Rock
“Roller Coaster” by The 13th Floor Elevators Written by Matt “Recently, it has become possible for man to chemically alter his mental state and thus alter his point of view (that is, his own basic relation with the outside world which determines how he stores his information). He then can restructure his thinking and change… Read more
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Song 75: Crashing in bathtubs
“Norwegian Wood” by The Beatles Marty E: What was great about being a little kid and being given the gift of music was that I often didn’t understand what a song was “about” and didn’t have the presence of mind to even care. I had few biases or prejudices about anything, so music was a… Read more
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Song 56: First comedy/satire in music
“Hello Mabel” – The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Written by Holly Where do I begin with the Bonzos? If you had hippie/artist/subversive parents like mine, you would know this is a great band for kids. But they also gave us picture books by Eugene Ionesco, so I don’t know if all parents would agree. It… Read more
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Assignment 12: The Game Changers
[Photo by dsrphoto.com] Name: Holly Rose Location: Pittsburgh-born go-go dancer librarianing in Los Angeles Relationship to music: Listener and creator Industry: Rock and Roll Librarian/Archivist Although the last post may make it seem like Teresa, my previous contributor, is a very shy and private person, she is really the reason I have met some amazing people… Read more
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Song 45: Jazz and potato salad
“Summertime” by Billie Holiday I chose “Summertime” as my first song, not for the song itself, but I chose it for its sound and the memories that come back when I listen to it. Blues and jazz were the soundtrack of my childhood in the time before we moved from Chicago to Northern Minnesota. My… Read more
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Song 25: Songs That Are Full of Memories
“Respect” by Aretha Franklin Written by Amanda I have fond memories of riding with my Mom in the car, when I was about 8 years old, listening to the oldies station and singing at the top of my lungs with my Mom in her old gray Honda Accord. I’d belt out the old hits of… Read more
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Song 23: Songs to Make You Realize That You Aren’t Alone
“I’ll Be Your Mirror” by The Velvet Underground Written by Amanda This song was first sent to me by one of my good friends during a particularly rough time in my life. I’ll be your mirror. I don’t know that I’ve ever heard a song with a message more loving than this. It’s simple really,… Read more
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