13. Jim Morrison of the Doors
12. Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac
11. Curt Cobain of Nirvana
10. Patti Smith
9. David Bowie
8. Chuck Berry
7. Mick Jagger
6. Paul McCartney
5. Janis Joplin
4. Elvis Presley
3. Jimi Hendrix
2. Freddie Mercury of Queen
1. Bruce Springsteen
--RoadDog
Being an account of some things I'm interested in, what I'm doing, and reflections on my past, especially music.
Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Billboard's 25 Greatest Best Men and Women Frontmen of All Time-- Part 1
From the November 12, 2015, Billboard. Compiled by staff.
25. Jon Bon Jovi of Bon Jovi
24. Steven Tyler of Aerosmith
23. Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill
22. Joe Strummer of Clash
21. Laura Jane grace of Against Me!
20. Debbie harry of Blondie
19. Bono of U2
18. Bob Dylan
17. Axl Rose of Guns 'N Roses
16. Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath
15. Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin
14. Joni Mitchell
--RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Never weigh yourself with wet hair.
25. Jon Bon Jovi of Bon Jovi
24. Steven Tyler of Aerosmith
23. Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill
22. Joe Strummer of Clash
21. Laura Jane grace of Against Me!
20. Debbie harry of Blondie
19. Bono of U2
18. Bob Dylan
17. Axl Rose of Guns 'N Roses
16. Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath
15. Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin
14. Joni Mitchell
--RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Never weigh yourself with wet hair.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Goodbye Glenn Frey
From the Jan. 18, 2016, Yahoo! Music "Glenn Frey, Already Gone: Remembering the Late Eagle With His Greatest Band and Solo Tracks" by Gary Willman.
So sorry to hear of his passing yesterday, especially this close to the death of David Bowie.
1. Take It Easy (1972) Essentially the group's signature song, mostly written by Jackson Browne. Glenn Frey sang lead. And, a great Route 66 song, with all that "Standing on a Corner in Winslow, Arizona." I'll never forget hearing this song being played by a band at the Winslow "Standing On a Corner" Festival. My favorite Eagles song.
2. Peaceful Easy feeling (1972)
3. Tequila Sunrise (1973)
4. Already Gone (1974) The opening track off their third album. Established them as a Rock and Roll band. My third favorite Eagles song.
5. Lyin' Eyes (1975)
6. New Kid in Town (1976)
7. Heartache Tonight (1979) My second favorite Eagles song.
8. The Heat Is On (1984) From "Beverly Hills Cop" movie.
9. Smuggler's Blues (1985) Used by the TV show "Miami Vice."
10. You Belong to the City (1985) Written for "Miami Vice."
11. It's Your World Now (2007)
We lost Another great One. --RoadDog
So sorry to hear of his passing yesterday, especially this close to the death of David Bowie.
1. Take It Easy (1972) Essentially the group's signature song, mostly written by Jackson Browne. Glenn Frey sang lead. And, a great Route 66 song, with all that "Standing on a Corner in Winslow, Arizona." I'll never forget hearing this song being played by a band at the Winslow "Standing On a Corner" Festival. My favorite Eagles song.
2. Peaceful Easy feeling (1972)
3. Tequila Sunrise (1973)
4. Already Gone (1974) The opening track off their third album. Established them as a Rock and Roll band. My third favorite Eagles song.
5. Lyin' Eyes (1975)
6. New Kid in Town (1976)
7. Heartache Tonight (1979) My second favorite Eagles song.
8. The Heat Is On (1984) From "Beverly Hills Cop" movie.
9. Smuggler's Blues (1985) Used by the TV show "Miami Vice."
10. You Belong to the City (1985) Written for "Miami Vice."
11. It's Your World Now (2007)
We lost Another great One. --RoadDog
Going Back to 1970-- Part 3: Instant Karma"
SPIRIT IN THE SKY-- Norman Greenbaum
BOX OF RAIN-- Grateful Dead
I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN'-- Dave Edmunds
EVERY NIGHT-- Paul McCartney
LITTLE QUEENIE-- Rolling Stones
ROADHOUSE BLUES-- Doors
ARE YOU READY-- Pacific gas & Electric
THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD-- David Bowie
CARAVAN-- Van Morrison
TEACHER-- Jethro Tull
THE RAPPER-- Jaggerz
GALLOWS POLE-- Led Zeppelin
CHANGES-- Buddy Miles
WAR-- Edwin Starr
INSTANT KARMA-- John Lennon
NATURE'S WAY-- Spirit
SUMMERTIME BLUES-- Who
Name That Tune: "'Cause It means the destruction of Innocent Lives." --RoadDog
LYING TO THE BATHROOM SCALE (From the Orange Peel Gazette): Weigh yourself with clothes on, after dinner...as well as in the morning, without clothes, before breakfast, because it's nice to see how much weight you lost overnight.
"War"
BOX OF RAIN-- Grateful Dead
I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN'-- Dave Edmunds
EVERY NIGHT-- Paul McCartney
LITTLE QUEENIE-- Rolling Stones
ROADHOUSE BLUES-- Doors
ARE YOU READY-- Pacific gas & Electric
THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD-- David Bowie
CARAVAN-- Van Morrison
TEACHER-- Jethro Tull
THE RAPPER-- Jaggerz
GALLOWS POLE-- Led Zeppelin
CHANGES-- Buddy Miles
WAR-- Edwin Starr
INSTANT KARMA-- John Lennon
NATURE'S WAY-- Spirit
SUMMERTIME BLUES-- Who
Name That Tune: "'Cause It means the destruction of Innocent Lives." --RoadDog
LYING TO THE BATHROOM SCALE (From the Orange Peel Gazette): Weigh yourself with clothes on, after dinner...as well as in the morning, without clothes, before breakfast, because it's nice to see how much weight you lost overnight.
"War"
Monday, January 18, 2016
Going Back to 1970-- Part 2: "Let's Work Together"
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED-- Stevie Wonder
ONLY YOU KNOW AND I KNOW-- Dave Mason
LOLA-- Kinks
SOUTHERN MAN-- Neil Young
BALL OF CONFUSION-- Temptations
BORDER SONG-- Elton John
LET'S WORK TOGETHER-- Canned Heat
STRAIGHT AHEAD-- Jimi Hendrix
SWEET JANE-- Velvet Underground
NO MATTER WHAT-- Badfinger
GET BACK-- Beatles
CARRY ON-- CSNY
OYE COMO VA-- Santana
HAVE YOU SEEN THE RAIN-- CCR
TELL THE TRUTH-- Derek & the Dominos
Name That Tune: "People Moving Out, People Moving In." --RoadDog
"Ball of Confusion"
ONLY YOU KNOW AND I KNOW-- Dave Mason
LOLA-- Kinks
SOUTHERN MAN-- Neil Young
BALL OF CONFUSION-- Temptations
BORDER SONG-- Elton John
LET'S WORK TOGETHER-- Canned Heat
STRAIGHT AHEAD-- Jimi Hendrix
SWEET JANE-- Velvet Underground
NO MATTER WHAT-- Badfinger
GET BACK-- Beatles
CARRY ON-- CSNY
OYE COMO VA-- Santana
HAVE YOU SEEN THE RAIN-- CCR
TELL THE TRUTH-- Derek & the Dominos
Name That Tune: "People Moving Out, People Moving In." --RoadDog
"Ball of Confusion"
Going Back to 1970-- Part 1: "Cry Me a River"
This past saturday, Wendy Rice went back to 1970 on her Saturday Morning Flashback Show on Chicago's WXRT. It streams from 8 a.m. to noon, CST.
These are the songs she played:
DOMINO-- Van Morrison
MIDNIGHT RAMBLER-- Allman Brothers
CRY ME A RIVER-- Joe Cocker
THANK YOU FA LETTIN ME BE MY ELF-- Sly & the Family Stone
GLAD-- Traffic
SWEET BABY JAMES-- James Taylor
MONTEGO BAY-- Bobby Bloom
ALL THINGS MUST PASS-- George Harrison
BLUES POWER-- Eric Clapton
Name That Tune: "There Is a Young Cowboy, He Lives on the Range." RoadDog
THE LAST HEADLINES FROM 2029: Floruba voters still having troubles with voting machines.
"Sweet Baby James"
These are the songs she played:
DOMINO-- Van Morrison
MIDNIGHT RAMBLER-- Allman Brothers
CRY ME A RIVER-- Joe Cocker
THANK YOU FA LETTIN ME BE MY ELF-- Sly & the Family Stone
GLAD-- Traffic
SWEET BABY JAMES-- James Taylor
MONTEGO BAY-- Bobby Bloom
ALL THINGS MUST PASS-- George Harrison
BLUES POWER-- Eric Clapton
Name That Tune: "There Is a Young Cowboy, He Lives on the Range." RoadDog
THE LAST HEADLINES FROM 2029: Floruba voters still having troubles with voting machines.
"Sweet Baby James"
Friday, January 15, 2016
Movie Scratches: Concussion-- Daddy's-- Joy-- Sisters
I am considerably behind where I would like to be for seeing current movies as I've had this cold the last two weeks.
The first number is how many I've seen this year. After the name of the movie is the date I saw it, then where and the price.
1. CONCUSSION-- 1-7-- Fox Lake, $6-- Who'd have figured that hitting and slamming like that might have a negative impact on your brain?
2. DADDY'S HOME-- 1-13-- Fox Lake, $5-- "Can't keep inside the cones." Step-Dad and Real Dad competition. Dusty gets his payback.
3. JOY-- 1-13-- Fox Lake, $5-- Takes a lickin' but keeps on coming back. Overcoming the odds.
4. SISTERS-- 1-14-- Fox Lake, $6-- The guide to how to wreck your house. Very funny, but a plethora of swear words.
What's With Those Covered Seats? --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: IRS sets lowest tax rate at 75 percent.
The first number is how many I've seen this year. After the name of the movie is the date I saw it, then where and the price.
1. CONCUSSION-- 1-7-- Fox Lake, $6-- Who'd have figured that hitting and slamming like that might have a negative impact on your brain?
2. DADDY'S HOME-- 1-13-- Fox Lake, $5-- "Can't keep inside the cones." Step-Dad and Real Dad competition. Dusty gets his payback.
3. JOY-- 1-13-- Fox Lake, $5-- Takes a lickin' but keeps on coming back. Overcoming the odds.
4. SISTERS-- 1-14-- Fox Lake, $6-- The guide to how to wreck your house. Very funny, but a plethora of swear words.
What's With Those Covered Seats? --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: IRS sets lowest tax rate at 75 percent.
Music Deaths: Kitty Kallen
KITTY KALLEN, 94
Died Jan. 7, 2016.
Her biggest hit was "Little Things Mean a Lot" which was #1 for nine weeks in 1954. Charted 14 times from 1949-1963. She retired in the 1960s. Performed with the Jimmy Dorsey, Harry James and Artie Shaw Big Band groups.
Other hits were:
"The Chapel in the Moonlight" (#4-1954)
Aba Daba Honeymoon (#9-1951)
"My Coloring Book" (#18-1963)
"Go On With the Wedding" (#39-1958)
"If I Give My Heart to You" (#34-1959)
That Old Feeling" (#55-1960)
I spent quite awhile listening to her songs on You Tube. most were ballads, but I really enjoyed "Aba Daba Honeymoon."
Died Jan. 7, 2016.
Her biggest hit was "Little Things Mean a Lot" which was #1 for nine weeks in 1954. Charted 14 times from 1949-1963. She retired in the 1960s. Performed with the Jimmy Dorsey, Harry James and Artie Shaw Big Band groups.
Other hits were:
"The Chapel in the Moonlight" (#4-1954)
Aba Daba Honeymoon (#9-1951)
"My Coloring Book" (#18-1963)
"Go On With the Wedding" (#39-1958)
"If I Give My Heart to You" (#34-1959)
That Old Feeling" (#55-1960)
I spent quite awhile listening to her songs on You Tube. most were ballads, but I really enjoyed "Aba Daba Honeymoon."
Music Deaths: Nicholas Caldwell
NICHOLAS CALDWELL, 71
Died January 5, 2016.
One of the founders of R&B group Whispers who carted 12 Top 100 hits from 1970-1991. their biggest hit was "Rock Steady" (#7-1987). Inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2011.
Other hits: "And the Beat Goes On" (#19, 1980, "Lady" (#28) and "It's a Love Thing" (#28) The last one is personal favorite of mine.
Los Angeles Soul group.
Died January 5, 2016.
One of the founders of R&B group Whispers who carted 12 Top 100 hits from 1970-1991. their biggest hit was "Rock Steady" (#7-1987). Inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2011.
Other hits: "And the Beat Goes On" (#19, 1980, "Lady" (#28) and "It's a Love Thing" (#28) The last one is personal favorite of mine.
Los Angeles Soul group.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
WLS Top Ten for January 14, 1966: "I Confess"
1. SOUNDS OF SILENCE-- Simon & Garfunkel
2. WE CAN WORK IT OUT/DAY TRIPPER-- Beatles
3. IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK-- Hedgehoppers Anonymous
4. 5 O'CLOCK WORLD-- Vogues
5. I CONFESS-- New Colony Six
6. SHE'S A MUST TO AVOID-- Herman's Hermits
7. LET'S HANG ON-- Four Seasons
8. BARBARA ANN-- Beach Boys
9. SHE'S JUST MY STYLE-- Gary Lewis & Playboys
10. NO MATTER WHAT SHAPE-- T-Bones
Name That Tune: "Went to a Dance, Lookin' for Romance." --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: New federal law requires that all nail clippers, screwdrivers, fly swatters and rolled-up newspapers must be registered by January 2030.
2. WE CAN WORK IT OUT/DAY TRIPPER-- Beatles
3. IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK-- Hedgehoppers Anonymous
4. 5 O'CLOCK WORLD-- Vogues
5. I CONFESS-- New Colony Six
6. SHE'S A MUST TO AVOID-- Herman's Hermits
7. LET'S HANG ON-- Four Seasons
8. BARBARA ANN-- Beach Boys
9. SHE'S JUST MY STYLE-- Gary Lewis & Playboys
10. NO MATTER WHAT SHAPE-- T-Bones
Name That Tune: "Went to a Dance, Lookin' for Romance." --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: New federal law requires that all nail clippers, screwdrivers, fly swatters and rolled-up newspapers must be registered by January 2030.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Why Cannonsburg, Pa., for American Pop Music Hall of Fame?
The town of Cannonsburg, Pa. had six stars of stage, screen and TV who racked up nearly 200 hits on the pop charts.
These included Perry Como, Bobby Vinton and the Four Coins.
--RoadDog
These included Perry Como, Bobby Vinton and the Four Coins.
--RoadDog
America's Pop Music Hall of Fame Announced
December 29, 2015.
This year's inductees:
Neil Sedaka
Barry Manilow
Barbra Streisand
Temptations
Association
Dion
Grass Roots
Lettermen
Paul Revere & the Raiders
Three Dog Night
Legends inducted:
Bing Crosby
Louis Armstrong
Ink Spots
Mills Brothers
The Hall of Fame is located in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania.
I hadn't heard of this Hall of Fame.
--RoadDog
This year's inductees:
Neil Sedaka
Barry Manilow
Barbra Streisand
Temptations
Association
Dion
Grass Roots
Lettermen
Paul Revere & the Raiders
Three Dog Night
Legends inducted:
Bing Crosby
Louis Armstrong
Ink Spots
Mills Brothers
The Hall of Fame is located in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania.
I hadn't heard of this Hall of Fame.
--RoadDog
Ten Disadvantages of Capitalism
From the Jan. 15, 2015, Listverse.
10. Inequality
9. Waste
8. Starvation
7. Anti-social-- profit motive way greater than altruism
6. Danger-- cut corners and make more money
5. Undemocratic-- The wealthy have greater influence on the government
4. Pollution
3. War
2. Dictatorship-- CEOs get massive salaries and bonuses. Workers receive essentially minimum wage.
1. Propaganda-- advertising is everywhere
Good or Bad? --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Average height of NBA players now nine feet seven inches.
10. Inequality
9. Waste
8. Starvation
7. Anti-social-- profit motive way greater than altruism
6. Danger-- cut corners and make more money
5. Undemocratic-- The wealthy have greater influence on the government
4. Pollution
3. War
2. Dictatorship-- CEOs get massive salaries and bonuses. Workers receive essentially minimum wage.
1. Propaganda-- advertising is everywhere
Good or Bad? --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Average height of NBA players now nine feet seven inches.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Music Deaths in 2016: Robert Stigwood: Manager and Record Executive
ROBERT STIGWOOD, 81
Died January 4, 2016.
Manager and record executive. Booking agent for the Who and Cream. Manager of the Bee Gees beginning in 1967 who eventually recorded for his RSO Records (Robert Stigwood Organization). he was involved in most every big Bee Gee hit.
When the Bee Gees came out in the 1960s, I really thought they were the Beatles using another name.
At one point in 1978, his RSO Records has six consecutive #1s. His company released the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack.
Died January 4, 2016.
Manager and record executive. Booking agent for the Who and Cream. Manager of the Bee Gees beginning in 1967 who eventually recorded for his RSO Records (Robert Stigwood Organization). he was involved in most every big Bee Gee hit.
When the Bee Gees came out in the 1960s, I really thought they were the Beatles using another name.
At one point in 1978, his RSO Records has six consecutive #1s. His company released the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack.
Music Deaths in 2015: Natalie Cole
NATALIE COLE, 65.
Died December 31, 2015.
Daughter of Nat King Cole.
Big hits:
This Will Be #6 1975
I've Got Love On My Mind #5 in 1977
Our Love #10 in 1978
Pink Cadillac #5 1988
Miss You Like Crazy #7 in 1989
Her best-known song was the "duet" with her father on "Unforgettable" #14 in 1991.
Died December 31, 2015.
Daughter of Nat King Cole.
Big hits:
This Will Be #6 1975
I've Got Love On My Mind #5 in 1977
Our Love #10 in 1978
Pink Cadillac #5 1988
Miss You Like Crazy #7 in 1989
Her best-known song was the "duet" with her father on "Unforgettable" #14 in 1991.
Ten Worst TV Shows of 2011
From the Dec. 19, 2011, Yahoo! TV Blog by Dave Nemetz.
10. The Office (Hey, I liked that one.)
9. Pregnant in Hills
8. How to Be a Gentleman
7. The Bachelorette
6. Whitney
5. Terra Nova
4. Charlie's Angels
3. The X factor
2. Kin's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event
1. The Entourage
--RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals violates their civil rights.
10. The Office (Hey, I liked that one.)
9. Pregnant in Hills
8. How to Be a Gentleman
7. The Bachelorette
6. Whitney
5. Terra Nova
4. Charlie's Angels
3. The X factor
2. Kin's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event
1. The Entourage
--RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals violates their civil rights.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Music Deaths: David Bowie
Died January 10, 2016, 69.
It sure took me by surprise this morning to hear that David Bowie had died. He was one of the major music stars ever since the 1970s. I liked his music, though he wasn't one of my favorite performers.
WXRT in Chicago had just featured his music on Friday to celebrate his 69th birthday. Today they are featuring his music to celebrate his life.
He was born David Robert Jones but changed his last name to Bowie as the Monkees had Davy Jones.
From 1972 to 1987, he charted 25 times, including two #1s and four top tens.
His biggest hits:
1973 Space Oddity #15
1975 Young Americans #28
1975 Fame #1
1976 Golden Years #10
1981 Under Pressure #29 with Queen
1983 Let's Dance #1
1983 China Girl #10
1983 Modern Love #14
1984 Blue Jean #8
1985 This Is Not America #32
1985 Dancing in the Street #7 with Mick Jagger
It sure took me by surprise this morning to hear that David Bowie had died. He was one of the major music stars ever since the 1970s. I liked his music, though he wasn't one of my favorite performers.
WXRT in Chicago had just featured his music on Friday to celebrate his 69th birthday. Today they are featuring his music to celebrate his life.
He was born David Robert Jones but changed his last name to Bowie as the Monkees had Davy Jones.
From 1972 to 1987, he charted 25 times, including two #1s and four top tens.
His biggest hits:
1973 Space Oddity #15
1975 Young Americans #28
1975 Fame #1
1976 Golden Years #10
1981 Under Pressure #29 with Queen
1983 Let's Dance #1
1983 China Girl #10
1983 Modern Love #14
1984 Blue Jean #8
1985 This Is Not America #32
1985 Dancing in the Street #7 with Mick Jagger
Ten Origins of Common Internet Terms
From the August 6, 2011, Listverse. I am just listing them. Go to the site to find out.
10. Cookies
9. HotMail/Google
8. Bug
7. Bit
6. Wiki
5. Ping
4. Firewall
3. Virus
2. Spam
1. Troll
--RoadDog
10. Cookies
9. HotMail/Google
8. Bug
7. Bit
6. Wiki
5. Ping
4. Firewall
3. Virus
2. Spam
1. Troll
--RoadDog
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