| James Brown: born May 3, 1933 (read more)“Soul Brother Number One,” “the Godfather of Soul,” “the Hardest Working Man in Show Business,” “Mr. Dynamite” — those are mighty titles, but no one can question that James Brown earned them more than any other performer. Other singers were more popular, others were equally skilled, but few other African-American musicians were so influential over the course of popular music. And no other musician, pop or otherwise, put on a more exciting, exhilarating stage show: Brown’s performances were marvels of athletic stamina and split-second timing.” ~Richie Unterberger (allmusic.com) |
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| Bob Dylan: 4th Slow Train Coming Recording Session, 3 May 1979 (read more) “Today I’m accused of being a follower of religion. But I’ve always been a follower! My thoughts, my personal needs have always been expressed through my songs; you can feel them there even in ‘Mr Tambourine Man’. When I write a song, when I make a record, I don’t think about whether it’ll sell millions of copies. I only think about making it, the musical end-product, the sound, and the rhythmic effect of the words. It’s purely a technical piece of work because the most important thing is to come out with something that’s perfect artistically. Even Charlie Chaplin used to say that and I respect him for that judgment.” ~Bob Dylan (to Sandra Jones – June 1981) |
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| Peter “Pete” Seeger (May 3, 1919 – January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer and activist. A fixture on nationwide radio in the 1940s, he also had a string of hit records during the early 1950s as a member of the Weavers, most notably their recording of Lead Belly’s “Goodnight, Irene”, which topped the charts for 13 weeks in 1950. Members of the Weavers were blacklisted during the McCarthy Era. In the 1960s, he re-emerged on the public scene as a prominent singer of protest music in support of international disarmament, civil rights, counterculture and environmental causes. |  |
| Dave Dudley (May 3, 1928 – December 22, 2003), born David Darwin Pedruska, was an American country music singer best known for his truck-driving country anthems of the 1960s and 1970s and his semi-slurred baritone. His signature song was “Six Days on the Road,” and he is also remembered for “Vietnam Blues,” “Truck Drivin’ Son-of-a-Gun,” and “Me and ol’ C.B.”. Other recordings included Dudley’s duet with Tom T. Hall, “Day Drinking,” and his own Top 10 hit, “Fireball Rolled A Seven,” supposedly based on the career and death of Edward Glenn “Fireball” Roberts. |  |
| “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” (recorded: May 3 1952 Castle Studios – Nashville, Tennessee). Written by J. D. “Jay” Miller, and originally recorded by Kitty Wells. It was an answer song to the Hank Thompson hit “The Wild Side of Life.”The song — which blamed unfaithful men for creating unfaithful women — became the first No. 1 Billboard country hit for a solo female artist. In addition to helping establish Wells as country music’s first major female star, “It Wasn’t God…” paved the way for other female artists, particularly Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette, and songs where women defied the typical stereotype of being submissive to men and putting up with their oft-infidel ways. |  |
| Bruce Springsteen: Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View,CA May 03, 1988 (read more) |  |
| Neil Young: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, May 03, 2009 (Videos) |  |
Spotify Playlist – May 03 |
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Tag Archives: Bob Dylan
May 02 in music history
| Bob Dylan released “MTV Unplugged” 2 May 1995 (read more)
I wasn’t quite sure how to do it and what material to use. I would have liked to do old folk songs with acoustic instruments, but there was a lot of input from other sources as to what would be right for the MTV audience. The record company said, “You can’t do that, it’s too obscure.” |
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| Bob Dylan: 3rd Slow Train Coming Recording Session 2 May 1979 (read more)
When I walk around some of the towns we go to, however, I’m totally convinced people need Jesus. Look at the junkies and the winos and the troubled people. It’s all a sickness which can be healed in an instant. The powers that be won’t let that happen. The powers that be say it has to be healed politically. |
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| Bob Henrit (born Robert John Henrit, 2 May 1944, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire) is an English drummer who has been a member of several musical groups, including Buster Meikle & The Daybreakers, The Hunters, Unit 4 + 2, The Roulettes, Argent and The Kinks. |  |
| Goldy McJohn (born John Raymond Goadsby on May 2, 1945) is a Canadian keyboard player best known as the original keyboardist for rock group Steppenwolf. Originally a classically trained pianist, he was a pioneer in the early use of the electronic organ in heavy metal. He is an avid golfer. |  |
Spotify Playlist – May 02 |
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May 01 in music history
| Today: Little Walter was born in 1930, 84 years ago (read more)
— ..king of all post-war blues harpists,…. The fiery harmonica wizard took the humble mouth organ in dazzling amplified directions that were unimaginable prior to his ascendancy. |
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| Wayne “The Train” Hancock (Born May 1, 1965) is a country musician. Hancock began writing songs at the age of 12, and at 18 won a talent contest called the “Wrangler County Showdown.” Immediately after the contest, he was shipped to recruit training and served four years with the United States Marine Corps. In 1994 he performed in the musical Chippy. Hancock released his debut album in 1995, and has continued to tour and record albums since then. He lives in Austin, Texas.His music is comparable to that of Hank Williams and Hank Thompson.Hank Williams III, who is often compared to Hancock, has recorded some of Hancock’s material, including “Thunderstorms and Neon Signs” and “87 Southbound”. The two have also recorded a live duet of Hancock’s “Juke Joint Jumpin'”. |  |
| “I Walk the Line” is a song written by Johnny Cash and recorded in 1956 & released as a single May 1, 1956. After three attempts with moderate chart ratings, “I Walk the Line” became the first number one Billboard hit for Cash. The single remained on the record charts for over 43 weeks, and sold over 2 million copies.Check out: |  |
| Johnny Colt (born Charles Brandt May 1, 1966, Cherry Point, North Carolina) is an American bass guitar player. He was the original bassist for The Black Crowes which formed in Atlanta, Georgia. |
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| Bob Dylan recorded: Precious Angel, Property of Jesus, Watered Down Love, Let’s Stick Together… and best of the bunch.. : New Pony @ Rundown Studios, Santa Monica, California May 01, 1978. |
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| The Jimi Hendrix Experience released “Hey Joe” (single) May 1, 1967 (US) |  |
Spotify Playlist – May 01 |
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Bob Dylan: Videos & Audios from 2014 tour in Japan (& Hawaii)
Here is a collection of posts from Bob Dylan’s 2014 tour in Japan.
The Tour started in Tokyo – March 31, 2014. He played 17 concerts in Japan (last one in Osaka April 23).
This post will be updated when more posts appear on johannasvisions.com (dylan.no).
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- Bob Dylan: Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo, Japan March 31, 2014 (full concert audio)
- Bob Dylan: Zepp DiverCity Tokyo, Japan 31 March 2014 (full concert video)
- Bob Dylan: Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo, Japan April 01, 2014 (full concert audio)
- Bob Dylan: Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo, Japan April 3, 2014 (full concert audio)
- Bob Dylan: Long And Wasted Years, Tokyo, Japan April 4, 2014 (video)
- Bob Dylan: Blowin’ In The Wind, Tokyo, Japan April 5, 2014 (video)
- Bob Dylan: Tokyo, Japan April 5, 2014 (Audio)
- Bob Dylan: Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo, Japan April 8, 2014 (full concert audio)
- Bob Dylan: Zepp DiverCity Tokyo, Japan 10 April 2014 (full concert video)
- Bob Dylan: What Good Am I? & Waiting For You, Nagoya, Japan, April 18, 2014 (Video)
- Bob Dylan: Zepp Nagoya, Nagoya, Japan 18 April 2014 (full concert video)
- Bob Dylan: Huck’s Tune, Fukuoka & Osaka versions, April 2014 (Videos) – update
– - Bob Dylan: Honolulu, Hawaii April 29, 2014 (videos)
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Bob Dylan & Willie Nelson performing together (Videos)
[blockquote cite=”Mr. WordPress” type=”left, center, right”]He’s [Willie Nelson] like a philosopher, you know. He gets to the heart of it in a quick way, gets it out and it’s over. And this leaves the listener to think about it.
~Bob Dylan (28 April 1993).[/blockquote]
Celebrating Willie Nelson’s 81st birthday… I’ve put together 4 videos where he’s on stage with Bob Dylan (and a bonus..one)
Check out: Happy birthday Willie Nelson
1. KRLU-TV Studios – Austin, Texas – 28 April 1993
Filming of Willie Nelson 60th birthday party
(a brilliant) Pancho And Lefty:
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