Gone But Not Forgotten 2018-- Part 1: "Hound Dog"

On Sunday, January 13, 2018, Bob Stroud devoted his Rock and Roll Roots show on Chicago's WDRV, 97.1 FM, the Drive, to those musicians who died during this last year.  He says it is always a sad trip back, but at least we have all that great music to thank them for so that makes the trip a bit easier.

After the artist performing the song, I write the name of the person, their age and their connection.

LEGEND OF A MIND--  Moody Blues    Ray Thomas, 76.  He wrote this song and did vocals and the flute.
FUNKY BROADWAY--  Wilson Pickett    Rick Hall, 85, who started the studio at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where this song and so many others were made.
HOUND DOG--  Elvis Presley    D.J. Fontana, 87.  Drummer on this and over 450 songs of Elvis.

NO MATTER WHAT--   Badfinger     Geoff Emerick, 72,  producer of this song and so many of the Beatles and Badfinger.
UPTOWN--  Crystals    Barbara Alston, 74.  Sang lead.
LIVING THING--  Electric Light Orchestra    Hugh McDowell, 65.  Cellist for ELO

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "Every Town I Go In."  Answer below.  --RoadDog

IN 50 YEARS OF LIVING YOU LEARN:  The one thing that unites all human beings regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is the fact that, deep down inside, we all believe we are above-average drivers and everyone else is a maniac.

If you click on the Music Deaths 2018 label below, you will see my list of the year's music deaths which is much longer.  When you get to the end of one page, hit "Older Posts."


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