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This Historic Day In Music: November 20, 1961, Columbia Records’ Studio A, N.Y., N.Y.
The recording session started at 2:00 pm. The 20-year-old Folk singer/guitarist/harmonica player/songwriter was Columbia Records producer John Hammond’s latest find. As the session progressed, Hammond must have had second thoughts. He found the young musician to be: “In a word… … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Neil Young
Boom boom strum strum strum strum strum strum | strum….. strum strum….., by-um bum dum. Can you name that tune? I’ll give you a clue. It’s the guitar intro to a Neil Young song. Every student who starts learning how … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Bonnie Raitt
Thanks to Bonnie Raitt, I’ve learned to play and sing some great songs. Not too long after I got my first job (teaching 4th, 5th and 6th grade music in the public schools of Exeter, NH), I started trying to … Continue reading
This Historic Day… My Son
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday toooo yoooou, Happy Birrrthdaaaaay, dear Son of mine, HAP-PY BIRTH-DAY TOOO–OO-OO-OO–OOO… YOU!!!!! Let the party begin! “November 7th” by Eric Sinclair T.C., H.F., E.W., D.T.A.W.N. and M.M.L. P.S.: If, dear reader, you would like … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Guy Clark
In September, 1995, author Joyce Maynard published her new novel, Where Love Goes, with something extra: a CD. The hardcover first edition of the book came with a 19-track mix CD of Maynard’s favorite songs from the albums and artists … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: “Guitar Blues”/”Guitar Rag” – Take 1
On November 2, 1923, African-American Blues guitarist Sylvester Weaver sat in front of the large horn/”microphone” of the acoustic recording machine in the New York City studios of OKeh Records. He played and recorded two original instrumental guitar pieces that day: “Guitar Blues” and “Guitar Rag.” The … Continue reading
By Request
In his comment to my post of last Sunday, Jim G. requested “a little slide guitar.” So, my friend, and friends: here you go. “Tool Box” by Eric Sinclair I’ve been playing slide guitar for quite awhile now. When I started, I … Continue reading
Sunday Morning
It’s been some time since I did a post with music. So, seeing as I know of no historic event in music that took place on this day, here is a bit of music for your listening pleasure. Click on … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: ????
The singer/guitarist who became known as the Queen and/or First Lady of Rockabilly was born this day, October 20, 1937, in Maud, Oklahoma. What is her name?
This Historic Day In Music: Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry is Rock & Roll. The music he created, starting with “Maybellene” in May of 1955, established the ground rules, raised the bar and set the stage for all that was to follow. He was the first musician to … Continue reading
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