The Monday Blues

I thought we'd head to the swamp today. "I'm a King Bee" is what they call a "swamp blues" song. It was written and first recorded by Slim Harpo in 1957. It has been performed and recorded by numerous blues and other artists since, but Slim's version is paramount. Harpo's legal name was James Moore. He … Continue reading The Monday Blues →

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 →