TagsTagsHere's one of the late Chris Whitley's greatest songs, a chaotic masterpiece of driving rhythms and strange, twisted guitar playing titled "O God My Heart Is Ready." It's from Din of Ecstasy, a vastly underrated album that seems to be out of print. [Video]
The music for this evening: ace producer Daniel Lanois's latest project, Black Dub, featuring the talented Trixie Whitley (daughter of the late great Chris Whitley). This track is titled "I Believe In You." [Video] Here's an Amazon widget with audio samples from the rest of this fine album: [Video]
Music, Daniel Lanois, Trixie Whitley, Chris Whitley, Black Dub
Here’s the late Chris Whitley with the classic title track from his amazing debut album [Amazon Link]. [Video]
[Audio removed...] The playlist for this lovely Southern California evening: 1) Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony: Stravinksy’s Dance of the Firebird. 2) Stevie Ray Vaughan: The Sky Is Cryin’. 3) The Finn Brothers: Where Is My Soul? 4) Chris Whitley: Ballpeen Hammer. 5) Andy Timmons: That Was Then, This Is Now. 6) Keith Jarrett: ...
Open Thread, Music, Playlist, Stravinsky, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Finn Brothers, Chris Whitley, Andy Timmons, Keith Jarrett, Ben Folds Five
Tonight we have an odd mix of pop tunes: 1) Crowded House’s debut album contained Don’t Dream It’s Over, with a stately classical-tinged organ solo reminiscent of Procol Harum’s A Whiter Shade of Pale. An inspirational song. 2) Little Feat’s Willin’. One of the greatest trucker songs ever written. This is the ...
Open Thread, Music, Playlist, Crowded House, Little Feat, Todd Rundgren, Chris Whitley
From Chris Whitley’s Living with the Law: Phone Call from Leavenworth They hold me here much longer Probably go mad all by myself Now I really need somebody Said I really need somebody’s help Why does a man up in the judgement chair Got his ass and God’s right arm in some double pair - alright Walkin’ a ...