Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Song: Free Bird
Year: 1973
Album: (pronounced 'lĕh-'nérd 'skin-'nérd)
I'm not the biggest Skynyrd fan, but I like the occasional song. This has to be one of the most cliched songs in rock history, but it still rocks. There's a reason why people jokingly shout it out at almost every rock concert on the planet. It's a damn fine song.
This song is bittersweet for me, especially on this day. My uncle, who passed away two years ago today, loved Lynyrd Skynyrd. He passed away by his own hand, which makes this day a little hard for most in my family. I have been lining up a bunch of his favorite songs and I listen to them on his birthday and the day he died.
When the wake came, everyone knew that I was his concert buddy, so they looked to me to supply the music. I knew he wouldn't want something sappy and religious, so I took the bands that he loved and chose songs that he either loved or were appropriate for the occasion. This song was the ending centerpiece to the disc I made. It was a song that he loved and it was a song that was appropriate.
I wasn't the only one who thought this song was an appropriate choice. Instead of showing a video or a live performance, I think this scene from Elizabethtown would be an appropriate choice to showcase the song.
Lyrics:
If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be travelling on, now,
'Cause there's too many places I've got to see.
But, if I stayed here with you, girl,
Things just couldn't be the same.
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now,
And this bird you can not change.
Lord knows, I can't change.
Bye, bye, its been a sweet love.
Though this feeling I can't change.
But please don't take it badly,
'Cause Lord knows I'm to blame.
But, if I stayed here with you girl,
Things just couldn't be the same.
Cause I'm as free as a bird now,
And this bird you'll never change.
And this bird you can not change.
Lord knows, I can't change.
Lord help me, I can't change.
Showing posts with label 1973. Show all posts
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tequila Sunrise - Eagles
Artist: Eagles
Song: Tequila Sunrise
Year: 1973
Album: Desperado
After seeing The Big Lebowski, I can never listen to the Eagles the same way again. After hearing the loathe and angst against the Eagles, I can start to see what they mean. The Eagles are a band that is pretentious and snooty, while pretending to be laid back and country.
Even with all that, they still make some damn fine music. Damn fine! "Tequila Sunrise" is an overlooked gem that doesn't get much recognition. The title track and anything on Hotel California usually gets more notice.
If you go through the Eagles back catalog, you'll find gems like this song and "James Dean". I was never a huge fan of the Eagles, but I do enjoy the odd song every once in awhile. This happens to be one of them.
Lyrics:
It's another tequila sunrise
Starin' slowly 'cross the sky, said goodbye
He was just a hired hand
Workin' on the dreams he planned to try
The days go by
Ev'ry night when the sun goes down
Just another lonely boy in town
And she's out runnin' 'round
She wasn't just another woman
And I couldn't keep from comin' on
It's been so long
Oh, and it's a hollow feelin' when
It comes down to dealin' friends
It never ends
Take another shot of courage
Wonder why the right words never come
You just get numb
It's another tequila sunrise,this old world
still looks the same,
Another frame, mm...
Song: Tequila Sunrise
Year: 1973
Album: Desperado
After seeing The Big Lebowski, I can never listen to the Eagles the same way again. After hearing the loathe and angst against the Eagles, I can start to see what they mean. The Eagles are a band that is pretentious and snooty, while pretending to be laid back and country.
Even with all that, they still make some damn fine music. Damn fine! "Tequila Sunrise" is an overlooked gem that doesn't get much recognition. The title track and anything on Hotel California usually gets more notice.
If you go through the Eagles back catalog, you'll find gems like this song and "James Dean". I was never a huge fan of the Eagles, but I do enjoy the odd song every once in awhile. This happens to be one of them.
Lyrics:
It's another tequila sunrise
Starin' slowly 'cross the sky, said goodbye
He was just a hired hand
Workin' on the dreams he planned to try
The days go by
Ev'ry night when the sun goes down
Just another lonely boy in town
And she's out runnin' 'round
She wasn't just another woman
And I couldn't keep from comin' on
It's been so long
Oh, and it's a hollow feelin' when
It comes down to dealin' friends
It never ends
Take another shot of courage
Wonder why the right words never come
You just get numb
It's another tequila sunrise,this old world
still looks the same,
Another frame, mm...
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) - George Harrison
Artist: George Harrison
Song: Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
Year: 1973
Album: Living In The Material World
In the United States, we will be voting for a new president today. I am registered as an independent, but I usually lean Democratic. I look at the issues and then choose the candidate that best fits my views. Sometimes it's the Republican candidate, sometimes the Democrat, sometimes from another party.
I try to vote for the person that will best fit this song's lyrics. It's hard sometimes, but I usually find a candidate that comes somewhat close. Rather than bore you with politics, just enjoy the music.
Lyrics:
Give me love
Give me love
Give me peace on earth
Give me light
Give me life
Keep me free from birth
Give me hope
Help me cope, with this heavy load
Trying to, touch and reach you with,
heart and soul
OM M M M M M M M M M M M M M
M M M My Lord . . .
PLEASE take hold of my hand, that
I might understand you
Won't you please
Oh won't you
Give me love
Give me love
Give me peace on earth
Give me light
Give me life
Keep me free from birth
Give me hope
Help me cope, with this heavy load
Trying to, touch and reach you with,
heart and soul
OM M M M M M M M M M M M M M
M M M My Lord . . .
PLEASE take hold of my hand, that
I might understand you
Song: Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
Year: 1973
Album: Living In The Material World
In the United States, we will be voting for a new president today. I am registered as an independent, but I usually lean Democratic. I look at the issues and then choose the candidate that best fits my views. Sometimes it's the Republican candidate, sometimes the Democrat, sometimes from another party.
I try to vote for the person that will best fit this song's lyrics. It's hard sometimes, but I usually find a candidate that comes somewhat close. Rather than bore you with politics, just enjoy the music.
Lyrics:
Give me love
Give me love
Give me peace on earth
Give me light
Give me life
Keep me free from birth
Give me hope
Help me cope, with this heavy load
Trying to, touch and reach you with,
heart and soul
OM M M M M M M M M M M M M M
M M M My Lord . . .
PLEASE take hold of my hand, that
I might understand you
Won't you please
Oh won't you
Give me love
Give me love
Give me peace on earth
Give me light
Give me life
Keep me free from birth
Give me hope
Help me cope, with this heavy load
Trying to, touch and reach you with,
heart and soul
OM M M M M M M M M M M M M M
M M M My Lord . . .
PLEASE take hold of my hand, that
I might understand you
Monday, October 20, 2008
Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top
Artist: ZZ Top
Song: Jesus Just Left Chicago
Year: 1973
Album: Tres Hombres
My first exposure to ZZ Top was in the eighties, when the ZZ Top car would roar through a series of music videos. This was over a decade into their career. In a few years, the band will enter its sixth decade together. They started in 1969.
Before the MTV age made them megastars, they were winning fans through concerts and albums of hard rock, blues and boogie. This song comes from their third album. The same album that would spawn "La Grange" and a few other minor hits.
"Jesus Just Left Chicago" is a pretty straightforward blues number. It's very mellow, but easy to sit back and enjoy. What captured my attention first was the word Chicago in the title. I discovered this song on the radio in the middle of the night. One classic rock station around Chicago would play album tracks and B sides mixed in with the usual fare, on the overnight shift.
There's really no mistaking the ZZ Top sound. This was before all the synthesizers of the eighties. This was from a time when they played music for themselves, honoring the great musical heroes in their life.
Lyrics:
Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans.
Well now, Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans.
Yeah, yeah.
Workin' from one end to the other and all points in between.
Took a jump through Mississippi, well, muddy water turned to wine.
Took a jump through Mississippi, muddy water turned to wine.
Yeah, yeah.
Then out to California through the forests and the pines.
Ah, take me with you, Jesus.
You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same.
You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same.
Yeah, yeah.
You don't have to worry 'cause takin' care of business is his name.
Song: Jesus Just Left Chicago
Year: 1973
Album: Tres Hombres
My first exposure to ZZ Top was in the eighties, when the ZZ Top car would roar through a series of music videos. This was over a decade into their career. In a few years, the band will enter its sixth decade together. They started in 1969.
Before the MTV age made them megastars, they were winning fans through concerts and albums of hard rock, blues and boogie. This song comes from their third album. The same album that would spawn "La Grange" and a few other minor hits.
"Jesus Just Left Chicago" is a pretty straightforward blues number. It's very mellow, but easy to sit back and enjoy. What captured my attention first was the word Chicago in the title. I discovered this song on the radio in the middle of the night. One classic rock station around Chicago would play album tracks and B sides mixed in with the usual fare, on the overnight shift.
There's really no mistaking the ZZ Top sound. This was before all the synthesizers of the eighties. This was from a time when they played music for themselves, honoring the great musical heroes in their life.
Lyrics:
Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans.
Well now, Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans.
Yeah, yeah.
Workin' from one end to the other and all points in between.
Took a jump through Mississippi, well, muddy water turned to wine.
Took a jump through Mississippi, muddy water turned to wine.
Yeah, yeah.
Then out to California through the forests and the pines.
Ah, take me with you, Jesus.
You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same.
You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same.
Yeah, yeah.
You don't have to worry 'cause takin' care of business is his name.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Angie - Rolling Stones
Artist: Rolling Stones
Song: Angie
Year: 1973
Album: Goats Head Soup
"Angie" is a song that I've always heard on the radio. I had no idea where it came from when I was younger. I was around ten years old, when I realized it was the Rolling Stones. Once I realized that, it seemed hard to believe that I couldn't peg the voice of Mick Jagger earlier.
Despite the downtrodden lyrics and angst-ridden tone, this song propelled the Rolling Stones into the world of ballads. Sure, they had done ballads before, but none captured the heart of the public like "Angie" did. For some reason, this particular song hit the right chord with the public and shot straight to number one. It even knocked Cher's "Half-Breed" out of the number one spot.
This song remains one of the more popular songs in the Rolling Stones catalogue. It has popped up on numerous compilations and live albums. I don't remember if they played this song when I saw them in concert in 1994, on the Voodoo Lounge tour, but I'm sure it snuck in there somewhere. They played every other hit that night, or so it seemed.
Besides being a radio staple since the mid-seventies, the song has endured countless covers from other artists. I particularly enjoy the Tori Amos cover, but that's just a personal preference. As long as the Stones can strut around on stage, I'm positive that this will be a part of their set. That's fine. It's wonderfully written and poignant.
Lyrics:
Angie, Angie, when will those clouds all disappear?
Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
But Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried
Angie, you're beautiful, but ain't it time we said good-bye?
Angie, I still love you, remember all those nights we cried?
All the dreams we held so close seemed to all go up in smoke
Let me whisper in your ear:
Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
Oh, Angie, don't you weep, all your kisses still taste sweet
I hate that sadness in your eyes
But Angie, Angie, ain't it time we said good-bye?
With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
But Angie, I still love you, baby
Ev'rywhere I look I see your eyes
There ain't a woman that comes close to you
Come on Baby, dry your eyes
But Angie, Angie, ain't it good to be alive?
Angie, Angie, they can't say we never tried
Song: Angie
Year: 1973
Album: Goats Head Soup
"Angie" is a song that I've always heard on the radio. I had no idea where it came from when I was younger. I was around ten years old, when I realized it was the Rolling Stones. Once I realized that, it seemed hard to believe that I couldn't peg the voice of Mick Jagger earlier.
Despite the downtrodden lyrics and angst-ridden tone, this song propelled the Rolling Stones into the world of ballads. Sure, they had done ballads before, but none captured the heart of the public like "Angie" did. For some reason, this particular song hit the right chord with the public and shot straight to number one. It even knocked Cher's "Half-Breed" out of the number one spot.
This song remains one of the more popular songs in the Rolling Stones catalogue. It has popped up on numerous compilations and live albums. I don't remember if they played this song when I saw them in concert in 1994, on the Voodoo Lounge tour, but I'm sure it snuck in there somewhere. They played every other hit that night, or so it seemed.
Besides being a radio staple since the mid-seventies, the song has endured countless covers from other artists. I particularly enjoy the Tori Amos cover, but that's just a personal preference. As long as the Stones can strut around on stage, I'm positive that this will be a part of their set. That's fine. It's wonderfully written and poignant.
Lyrics:
Angie, Angie, when will those clouds all disappear?
Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
But Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried
Angie, you're beautiful, but ain't it time we said good-bye?
Angie, I still love you, remember all those nights we cried?
All the dreams we held so close seemed to all go up in smoke
Let me whisper in your ear:
Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
Oh, Angie, don't you weep, all your kisses still taste sweet
I hate that sadness in your eyes
But Angie, Angie, ain't it time we said good-bye?
With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
But Angie, I still love you, baby
Ev'rywhere I look I see your eyes
There ain't a woman that comes close to you
Come on Baby, dry your eyes
But Angie, Angie, ain't it good to be alive?
Angie, Angie, they can't say we never tried
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