The Monday Blues – The Sky Is Crying

While many attribute today's song to Stevie Ray Vaughn (who does a fantastic cover), it was originally done by the great Elmore James. James wrote the song and recorded it in 1959. Elmore James was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. He was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring … Continue reading The Monday Blues – The Sky Is Crying →

The Monday Blues

Here we are at the beginning of another week. Today Facebook and social media will be flooded with "I hate Monday" memes. It was Fats Domino who sang, "Blue Monday, I hate Blue Monday! Gotta work like a slave all day...." It was that song that gave me the idea to occasionally serve up a … Continue reading The Monday Blues →

Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor

I am surprised that as much as I love blues music, I haven't featured it more. Today, I can do just that as I wish Happy birthday to blues legend Howling Wolf. He was born Chester Arthur Burnett on this day in 1910. He was one of a few blues singers who took the acoustic … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor →

My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad

Over the years I have been influenced musically by many people, but I would have to say that it is my father who has had the biggest influence. This blog is sort of a continuation of the "series" I have been doing based on "songs from my iPod". My dad introduced me to almost every … Continue reading My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad →