The Monday Blues – Born Under a Bad Sign

I heard this song while driving into work this week. When I am not listening to a book on tape or a sermon from a pastor friend, I am surfing through the channels on Sirius XM. Albert King's tune, Born Under a Bad Sign was playing on BB King's Bluesville. I had forgotten how much … Continue reading The Monday Blues – Born Under a Bad Sign →

Turntable Talk #42 – Going Out on a High Note

It is time once again for a new Turntable Talk topic from Dave at A Sound Day. Each month he offers up a musical topic for us to write about. This month we are Going out on a High Note. Dave's instructions to us: We all have seen artists (not to mention athletes, politicians...) who … Continue reading Turntable Talk #42 – Going Out on a High Note →

Tune Tuesday – Hold On, I’m Comin’

It was on this day in 1966 that one of the greatest soul songs was released. The story of how it came to be is one of my favorites. I'm talking about Sam & Dave's "Hold On, I'm Coming." As the story goes, songwriter David Porter was in the bathroom. His songwriting partner was Isaac … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Hold On, I’m Comin’ →

Tune Tuesday – Jackpot (Bruno’s Bop)

For Tune Tuesday, I thought I would celebrate the 69th birthday of Actor/Singer Bruce Willis. I don't recall just how I stumbled upon this album, but if I had to guess, it was probably playing in my local record store and it caught my ear. Despite the album being called the "Return" of Bruno, this … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Jackpot (Bruno’s Bop) →