How is she not named one of the most beautiful women in rock?
Why would this list feature a remake version when you have Bo Diddley that you can honor instead? Admittedly, listening to this version for the first time, I have George Thorogood's version up in my brain instead. Yes, this is better than George's by a long shot, definitely more bluesy but with a bit of an acid rock bend to it.
REM, Losing My Religion, Radio Free Europe
REM, Losing My Religion, Radio Free Europe
Radio Free Europe was their introduction to the world via college radio in the early to mid 80s. Rolling Stone magazine named them both "The Only Band That Matters" and "The Band of the 80s," a title they shared with U2.
We only saw them once, at the Breslin Center in Lansing shortly after the drummer suffered a stroke. I think the concert t-shirt even featured his x-rays.
They are a classic college band: intelligent, outrageous, tackling taboo subjects, drawing inspiration from the most absurd moments, utilizing a variety of instruments to create the most endearing audio landscapes. Who else could bring the mandolin to mainstream rock?
Ma Rainey & Her Tub Jug Washboard Band, Prove it on Me
Best guess is she is the oldest artist on this list, born in 1882. She became a performer at the age of 12, singing in minstrel shows. She was introduced to blues music around 1902, but didn't start to record until around 1923. This song was recorded in 1928, and is noted as one of the first songs to address and celebrate lesbianism. She is of course a member of numerous Hall of Fames, was commemorated on a postage stamp, and several of her recordings have been preserved by the Library of Congress.
Bonnie Raitt, Something to Talk About
Bonnie has been a critic and indie darling forever, their little secret, until she hit it big with this hit single. Think of this as her career Oscar, a single stroke of recognition for an amazing body of work. I prefer Have a Heart or I Can't Make You Love Me. She's amazing.
Ramones, Sheena is a Punk Rocker
Ok, more stories from my youth. I got me and Dave tickets to see the Ramones for our second Valentine's Day together. They played Ferris' Williams Auditorium, not sure of the exact date, but it was around Valentine's. The opening bands were Overwhelming Colorfast and Social Distortion. They were AWESOME. Then came the Ramones, who basically tore the place up. It was chaotic, crazy energy. We stayed for a couple of songs, until the seats were torn out of the floor and the audience started throwing them around and body slamming. We got the hell out of there, and ended up having a quiet dinner at the Holiday Inn, as that was the only sit down restaurant still open. Oh, we laughed about that one.
I prefer Rock and Roll Radio, I Wanna Be Sedated, and their cover of The Who's Substitute.
The Young Rascals, Groovin', Good Lovin'
I know next to nothing about the Young Rascals except that Groovin' is a fantastic song. Ok, they're from Jersey, has a five year string of hits, and were inducted into the HOF in 1997. Happily, all members are still alive and well, and they get together from time to time to do reunion shows.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Give it Away
My introduction to the RHCP was at WRKX, the college rock station where I was a DJ at Ferris State. We were spinning Mother's Milk on our 50 watt station that barely reached the edges of campus. I prefer their remake of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground or the deceased guitarist who od’ed tribute Knock Me Down.
Ma Rainey & Her Tub Jug Washboard Band, Prove it on Me
Best guess is she is the oldest artist on this list, born in 1882. She became a performer at the age of 12, singing in minstrel shows. She was introduced to blues music around 1902, but didn't start to record until around 1923. This song was recorded in 1928, and is noted as one of the first songs to address and celebrate lesbianism. She is of course a member of numerous Hall of Fames, was commemorated on a postage stamp, and several of her recordings have been preserved by the Library of Congress.
Bonnie Raitt, Something to Talk About
Bonnie has been a critic and indie darling forever, their little secret, until she hit it big with this hit single. Think of this as her career Oscar, a single stroke of recognition for an amazing body of work. I prefer Have a Heart or I Can't Make You Love Me. She's amazing.
Ramones, Sheena is a Punk Rocker
Ok, more stories from my youth. I got me and Dave tickets to see the Ramones for our second Valentine's Day together. They played Ferris' Williams Auditorium, not sure of the exact date, but it was around Valentine's. The opening bands were Overwhelming Colorfast and Social Distortion. They were AWESOME. Then came the Ramones, who basically tore the place up. It was chaotic, crazy energy. We stayed for a couple of songs, until the seats were torn out of the floor and the audience started throwing them around and body slamming. We got the hell out of there, and ended up having a quiet dinner at the Holiday Inn, as that was the only sit down restaurant still open. Oh, we laughed about that one.
I prefer Rock and Roll Radio, I Wanna Be Sedated, and their cover of The Who's Substitute.
The Young Rascals, Groovin', Good Lovin'
I know next to nothing about the Young Rascals except that Groovin' is a fantastic song. Ok, they're from Jersey, has a five year string of hits, and were inducted into the HOF in 1997. Happily, all members are still alive and well, and they get together from time to time to do reunion shows.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Give it Away
My introduction to the RHCP was at WRKX, the college rock station where I was a DJ at Ferris State. We were spinning Mother's Milk on our 50 watt station that barely reached the edges of campus. I prefer their remake of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground or the deceased guitarist who od’ed tribute Knock Me Down.
No comments:
Post a Comment