The Blues Brothers " Briefcase Full Of Blues"...

Back in around 1978, the Blues Brothers were hot. They consisted of Jim Belushi, Dan Akroyd and a host of wonderfull musicians including "Mr. Entertainment" Paul Shaffer.
The band started out as a bit on "Saturday Night Live" and they made a few movies including "The Blues Brothers". The movie was so popular it spawned a couple of lps including "Briefcase Full Of Blues."
It went double platnium in 1978 and it is one of the best blues lps ever. With tunes like "Soul Man", "Rubber Biscuit," and "Hey Bartender," I have found myself listening to this cd over and over again.
You can find this work on amazon.com for as little as $4.00. It is worth it.

Rest In Peace, Michael Jackson...

After the death of MJ, I decided to check out my record collection to see what I had by him.
There was of course "Thriller", "Dangerous", and "The Ultimate Collection." by the Jackson 5.
I realized I needed "Bad" so I quickly ordered that one.
Getting back to "The Ultimate"...it is a amazing at how great these young boys were. They had 4 #1 hits...consecutively. "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There."
The collection also includes hits "Maybe Tomorrow", "Sugar Daddy", "Got To Be There" and ""Never Can Say Goodbye."
If that ain't enough, there is also "Dancing Machine", and Michael's hit,"Rockin' Robin."
Jermaine even has a solo "Daddy's Home."
This album is a fine tribute to a ground-breaking band and an early testament to the musical greatness of Michael Jackson.

"Lotusflow3r" by Prince...

When I first heard that Prince would release a three LP set and that it would only be sold at Target stores,,,well..I was a wee bit skeptical.

Well I have listened and now I am a believer.

The set features 2 Cd's by Prince, "Lotusflow3r" and "Mpls Sounds" and a CD by Prince protege Bria Valencia "Elixir."
While the title lp is good with cuts like "Dreamer" and an amped up cover of "Crimson and Clover", it's the "Mp[s" CD that really woke me up.
The guitar playing took me back to the Eighties! "Box of Chocolates" is extremely good as well as "Ol Skool Company" and my favorite cut,"Ur Gonna C Me."
I would rate this set a "B".
I haven't listened to Bria's CD yet. After hearing the fresh Prince cuts....why bother.
(Ahem)

The Four Tops' Levi Stubbs Dies...

The lead singer of the popular Motown group, The Four Tops" died Oct. 17Th at the age of 72.
Levi Stubbs had a voice that was truly unique. I remember when I first heard the Tops' version of "Walk Away Rene", I was stunned. I stopped in my tracks and was enthralled his interpretation of the lyric.
The Tops' other biggies include, " Baby, I Need Your Loving", "Bernadette", 'The Same Old Song", and the great "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch".
I remember seeing them on the old 'Es Sullivan Show" and how me and my brothers would rock back and forth like the Tops...
You can find various Cd's and LPs by The Four Tops on amazon.com.

Sorry...

I am in the midst of writing a book and I have really been distracted.
I will be back Monday with something I have just discovered.
Be there!

I Love Music!!!...

I don't know why I have never attempted this kind of site.
I have been a music buff all my life.
This site will discuss music and I will talk about my favorite songs and how they have been the soundtrack of my life. I also want you guys to participate and let me know what you think.
Welcome!