Hello radio fans, music lovers, stalkers and legends.
Here we are again to check out some tunes, catch up on the trivial goings on in my life, and maybe learn a thing or two. Let's rock.
Before we go further, the Spotify playlist for this episode is available by clicking here.
Vintage Trouble - Get It On (Ike & Tina cover, live) - https://youtu.be/eipXthVqu_4
I heard the next song for the first time today. Of course some of you will know all about Gordon Lightfoot but I don't. I really like the storytelling, his laid back voice and the way this reminds me a bit of Warren Zevon. Sundown was a number one hit in 1974.
Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown - https://youtu.be/1IBdZ645S-o
I was on the Bandcamp website today tracking down a CD I've ordered that is yet to arrive. Whilst I was looking around trying to work out how to sort this out I stumbled across a whole lot of curated lists of songs. These aren't just a list; they are articles that talk about the songs and artists. This is completely my thing and I spent my lunchtime lost in a world of 70s French disco, 90s Cascadian psychedelia, and the best metal songs of January. Man oh man, this is cool!
Cerrone - Love in C Minor - https://youtu.be/TRiIiPnJvNc?si=WixLI7NEeRoaOw8n&t=80
Keeping it funky, but much closer to home, the next song is sure to have you tapping your foot if not up and dancing around your lounge room. I'm not sure I expected to hear an eight piece funk band from Arnhem Land but here it is. Great song, great clip and more to explore. If you like bands like Songhoy Blues or Tinariwen then you'll love this; guaranteed.
Andrew Gurruwiwi Band - Yaa Djamarrkuḻi - https://youtu.be/HpF4IzzTiU8
Last weekend Toddo and I headed to Geelong to participate in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Ride. Not the pro race mind you, we let them have that to themselves. Overall we covered 140km of big hills, glorious coastlines, and horrendous headwinds. All done mostly with smiles on our faces. It was a top few days away with the chance to catch up with members of both of our families as well as our good mate Yol in Albury. The weekend was also my last ride on my faithful red racing bike. It's gone to Angus now who will no doubt set speed records on it. Props to the Oppy at North Geelong for an excellent feed on Friday night.
Iron City Houserockers - Have A Good TIme (But Get Out Alive) - https://youtu.be/L3B7gGs5FyE
Here's another track that the YouTube algorithm got oh so right when it popped this into my feed. Joe Holmes was Ozzy's guitar player for a number of years and his heavy music pedigree is more than solid. Maybe this song was recommended as a result of me listening to a few Soundgarden and Alice In Chains tracks. Whatever the reason, it works for me. I've listened to Joe's 2024 album, Farmikos, quite a bit in the last few days.
Joe Holmes - The Deadfall - https://youtu.be/kR0paYEld-4
Noting that the Led Zeppelin movie is to be released in cinemas very shortly, I thought it was time to go back and listen to them before heading to the theatre. Led Zeppelin was the first CD boxset I ever bought. It was released at the end of 1990 and I remember being hugely excited to get it. Remastering and packaging like this is the norm now but it wasn't then. I'm not a massive fan but they are definitely cool as well as being important.
Led Zeppelin - Over The Hills And Far Away - https://youtu.be/Am9gu4wkY9E
The other thing I want to talk about is my guitars. They've sat, unloved, in my house for quite a while now. I just haven't felt like playing for such a long time. Over the past few weeks I've been considering how to get enthused about making my own music but I've not had any luck. Watch out though because I now have something to aim for. Watch this space to hear about my performing live later in the year. I better build some calluses and remember how to play. Fortunately I've been singing in the car!
Billy Bragg - A New England (live) - https://youtu.be/kl9DxOmSo-I
Keep an eye out for Albums That Matter #2, It's not far off being complete.
That's all folks. Thanks for reading and listening.
The Woozle
"When you're young, you can fly
But we trip on clouds 'cause we get too high
We grow up, and then it's gone
Oh God only knows what we'll become..."
But we trip on clouds 'cause we get too high
We grow up, and then it's gone
Oh God only knows what we'll become..."
The Band Perry, Don't Let Me Be Lonely, 2013.
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