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May 29: Crosby, Stills & Nash released their self-titled debut LP in 1969

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Jimi Hendrix called CSN “groovy, Western-sky music.” The trio first combined their golden-hippie harmonies on this debut, featuring “Marrakesh Express” and the seven-minute “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.”
~rollingstone.com (500 Greatest albums of all time)

Suite Judy Blue Eyes

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The Best Songs: Where have all the average people gone by Roger Miller


My father used to play this great record by Roger Miller, “Roger Miller” from 1969. There was one particular song that has always stuck with me. Lately I have been listening to the lyrics  more thorough and it has become one of my favourite country songs of all time.

It’s a relatively obscure record, but a great one, so start hunting collectors!

Where Have All the Average People Gone.

The late Dennis Linde wrote “Where Have All the Average People Gone.” Roger Miller recorded it and the song only reached No. 14 on the country chart in 1969, but the lyrics and social commentary still seems relevant. The song is about stereotypes and putting people into categories  based on prejudices.

“Funny I don’t fit,
Where have all the average people gone?”

Roger Miller – Where have all the average people gone (audio):

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May 28: John Fogerty was born in 1945 – Happy 70th birthday!

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Photo: AllDylan/Hallgeir Olsen

 

May 28: John Fogerty was born in 1945 – Happy 70th birthday!

But I think beautiful is simple and elegant, like a ballad with simple harmony.
~John Fogerty

Even though I have often recorded alone, I still feel the best music is made by musicians playing off each other.
~John Fogerty

Bruce Springsteen Inducts Creedence Clearwater Revival into The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993:

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The 20 best songs Bob Dylan left in the studio

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Bob Dylan left many a jewel in the studio. Some were re-recorded for later albums, others were abandoned for good.

All the songs on this list have been officially released at a later date.. they might not be the best version of the song.. I will point out.. but at least he eventually put a version out.

some remarks:

  • I’ve decided to include “New York versions” from the famous Blood On The Tracks sessions in 1974
  • Songs from the “Greatest Hits 2 recording sessions” in 1971 included on GH2.. are ruled out
  • I choose to include “the real” “When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky”… even though a vulgar version was released on “Empire Burlesque”

..and again: lists are FUN – MAKE LISTS NOT WAR

My list:

  1. Blind Willie McTell
  2. Idiot Wind – New York version
  3. She’s Your Lover Now
  4. Red River Shore
  5. Caribbean Wind
  6. Up To Me
  7. Dignity
  8. If You See Her Say Hello – New York version
  9. Lay Down Your Weary Tune
  10. Series Of Dreams
  11. I’ll Keep It With Mine
  12. Angelina
  13. Call Letter Blues
  14. Foot Of Pride
  15. Abandoned Love
  16. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  17. This Wheel’s On Fire
  18. Born In Time
  19. When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky
  20. Tears of Rage

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May 24: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan

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Happy Birthday to the GREATEST Artist of Our Time.

Here @ alldylan.com we got about 1500 Bob Dylan posts alive. In this tribute I’ll try to give an overview & hopefully lead you [the reader] to material you might find interesting.

My favorite quote of all time is off course:

 That he not busy being born is busy dying
~From – It’s Alright, Ma (I’m only bleeding)

Dylan has always been busy being born. At the age of 74 he’s still [never ending] touring the world, performing at peak level, bringing awe & joy to those lucky enough to understand & participate. If you’re a true “performing artist”, you can’t retire. You gotta be yourself to the end. And we all know that Zimmy will not back down.

Enough with the chit chat, let’s get down to it.

Here is how we have organized our Bob Dylan material & some essential links:

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