Daryl Hall and John Oates: Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid

Rodja Raicevic

Rodja Raicevic was born in Montenegro in 1957 and died on October 7, 2001 from a drug overdose. A sad loss. He was very talented.
My older relatives, all dead now, often listened to music like this. It's a cloudy, drizzly day and I guess it has me feeling a bit nostalgic.

Here is a longer playlist for those who, like me, find this kind of music pleasant.

~DJ Rose~

Wordless Wednesday: In Memory of Per Yngve Ohlin

January 16 1969 - April 8 1991

Wordless Wednesday

DJ Faycin the Gospel-Loving Agnostic

I was a devout church-goer in my youth. The only thing I'm devout about at this point is being tolerant. I'm sort of a Buddhist, I suppose, but I don't get to the temple very often. 

In any case, I took piano lessons in my youth, and I always loved playing Gospel. The above recording isn't the best quality, but the Rev. B.J. Fears' soulful voice shines through. It's a shame that it's somewhat difficult to find his recordings. He could rival the best soul singers.

 

Rev. B.J. was a nice man. I'm not sure when he passed away. I think if there is a heaven, he's surely in the choir. In any case, his kind spirit touched the world, and I like to believe that there must be some sort of reward for good behavior! What it is I can't say, I can only offer my own theories. But this isn't the blog for that sort of thing. This is the blog for great music, and Rev. B.J. was a great musician.

~DJ Faycin~

Ray Toro: Isn't That Something?

Folks, not all new music is bad. Sometimes you get gems like this one, which was released just last year. Of course Ray's been around a while, so perhaps my argument is somewhat rendered moot.

~DJ Thalia~

Adam Lambert 2009 American Idol Performance: Mad World

Even Simon Cowell couldn't find anything negative to say about Adam's beautiful, heart-touching performance of this classic melancholy tune. I just had to find this and share it tonight.

~DJ Adam~

Monday's Music Moves Me: Faycin's Favorite Men Behind the Mic

A lot of Nu Metal sounds the same to me, but Cristian Machado's clear, powerful vocals rise to the top. I may be in my fifties, but I keep an open mind (and open ears) when it comes to music. I really like Ill Niño's style.

Finnish melodic metal band H.I.M. is fortunate to have Ville Valo as their front man. Ville's voice is perfect for the band's Gothic/romantic lyrics and style.

Power pop kings Def Leppard remain one of my favorite bands after many years. Joe Elliott has great vocal range. The band has suffered a lot of tragedy, but they're still putting it out there! This video was obviously made prior to Rick Allen's accident. I've seen them live. Rick is still one of the best drummers out there. The loss of his arm didn't change that.

I've seen Whitesnake in concert several times. David Coverdale is a great vocalist. He's also refreshingly lacking in "rock star" attitude. He enjoys joking around and having fun with the band and the audience. He also has enviable genes. He's now 62 years old, still has the same glorious mane of hair, and his face is still youthful. I need to find out his secret! ;-)

Great White's Jack Russell has a great voice for blues and power ballads. This is another band that has had more than its share of trouble. The Station fire was a tragedy that can never be forgotten. Guitarist Ty Longley was one of the people who lost their lives during that awful incident.

Geoff Tate is a great vocalist but apparently quite a volatile personality. He was fired from Queensrÿche in 2012 after a violent backstage altercation with other band members. I used to blast this song back when I was working as a courier. Kept the monotony of driving from putting me to sleep at the wheel! 

There's so many more, but I'll keep it to six. Hope you enjoyed the set!

~DJ Faycin~

Perry Como: Angela Mia

Angela mia, you are my angel, dear,
The heavens sent you down to me from up above.

Angela mia, you are my guiding star,
A sweet madonna that I honor and I love.

You're like the sunshine in all its splendor
And I surrender each time you smile.

Angela mia, my prayers are answered now
And I am thankful for Angela mia.

Oh! What it Seemed to Be

I Thought About You: Frank Sinatra

Dahlings, the incomparable Frankie will be taking me through tonight's write. Sometimes you just need swingin' horns and a voice smooth as silk!
~DJ Tempest~

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Justin Timberlake: Pair of Wings

If I had a pair of wings
I'd pick you and fly you far away form here
And you'd put your worries upon my shoulders, my dear
Now I know I can't save you
From the troubles of the world
And this sounds like such a silly thing
But if I could fly you away
With a big old pair of wings

And if I had a pair of wings
I'd pick you and fly you far away form here
And we'd fly so high up in the sky
Where the stars are so clear
And then I could save you
From the troubles of the world
And all you'd have to pack is your heart to bring
And there we are, you and me
Flying on a big ol' pair of wings

We keep getting older, the world keeps getting colder
Tell me when did we lose our way?
It's so hard not to lose your mind in such crazy days
And if I had one wish I know what I'd wish for
There's only one thing that'll do
I'll fly away on this pair of wings with you
If I had a pair of wings
I'd scoop you up we'd fly away and disappear
And you could put your worries upon my shoulders, my dear
Now I know I can't save you
From the troubles of the world
And this sounds like such a silly thing
But if I could fly you away
On a big old pair of wings

And if I had a pair of wings
I'd pick you and fly you far away form here
And I could stay right by your side and keep you so near
And then I could save you form the troubles of the world
And all you'd have to pack is your heart to bring
And there we are, you and me
Flying on a big ol' pair of wings

We keep getting older, the world keeps getting colder
Tell me when did we lose our way?
It's so hard not to lose your mind in such crazy days
And if I had one wish I know what I'd wish for
There's only one thing that'll do
I'll fly away on this pair of wings with you
If I had one wish I know what I'd wish for
There's only one thing that'll do
I'd fly away on this pair of wings with you
I said if I had one wish I know what I'd wish for
There's only one thing that'll do
I'd fly away on this pair of wings with you

Josh Krajcik: At Last

Oh, what an amazing voice! He looks like a little Adam, friends. Do I have a long lost baby brother?

The Fabulous is Off the Scale

If you don't have the chops to back up the flamboyance, all you have is flash.

Adam Lambert, however, has skill as well as showmanship. He is an excellent vocalist and an unforgettable performer.

A to Z Blogging Challenge: J is for James Brown

A to Z Blogging Challenge:

J is for James Brown

by

Wanda Psycho

James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, was born May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina. His parents were Joseph Gardner Brown and Susie Behlings Brown. 

James' early life was troubled. The family lived in extreme poverty. His mother abandoned the family for another man. For a time, young James lived with an aunt who ran a brothel.

James dropped out of school after the seventh grade. He earned money doing odd jobs and singing in talent contests. He formed a vocal group, the Cremonia Trio, when he was just twelve years old. 

James was convicted of armed robbery at the age of sixteen. While in prison, he formed a quartet. R&B legend Bobby Byrd heard James perform. He was impressed by the young man's talent, and worked to secure him an early release from prison. 

Upon release from prison, James became active in boxing and semi-professional baseball. After sustaining a serious leg injury, he turned back to music.

James recorded an album with The Ever Ready Gospel Singers. Bobby Byrd asked James to join his band, the Avons. The Avons later changed their name to The Toccoa Band, and later to The Flames, and finally to The Famous Flames. 

James passed away on December 23, 2006 due to pneumonia and congestive heart failure, which had resulted from the pneumonia going untreated for a fair period of time.

Although he sometimes had trouble in his personal life, James' contributions to music cannot be denied. He had one of the most powerful voices in music. He truly deserved his title, The Godfather of Soul.

~Wanda~

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A spiritual by the man who gave us "Unchained Melody."

Darius Rucker Playlist

Let's go with a playlist from Darius Rucker, shall we?

Yeah.

Here ya go.

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