Samantha Fish – “No Angels” – Performance and Review
No tattoos, sexy shoes, beautiful voice, master of the Gibson SG! She’s got enough soul to fill thousands of hearts! Samantha Fish showcases her mastery of the blues in her…
Rory Gallagher – Bullfrog Blues – Review and Performance
Rory Gallagher’s interpretation of “Bullfrog Blues” on the Old Grey Whistle Test (OGWT) has not been less than mind-numbing living up to such expectations. This particular version gives a non-dampened,…
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Gary Moore – So Many Roads
When it comes to John Mayall, his versatility in playing the harp, keyboards or guitar to his soulful singing is commendable. To this experience I would say that it got…
Meat Loaf – You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)
Meat Loaf’s performance of “You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night),” for instance, remains an evergreen classic. The moment it goes on, Meat Loaf’s characteristically…
Led Zeppelin – Rock and Roll – Performance and Review
One of the most famous rock performances ever that still comes to mind is the 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion gig at London’s O2 Arena and their rendition of “Rock and…
Joe Cocker – “With a Little Help from My Friends” – Woodstock, 1969.
No auto-tune; pure talent and great lyrics! People were trying then to get along with each other and fight for their rights. This was unlike now when we are not…
Freddie King – The Things That I Used To Do
In 1975, Freddie King played “The Things That I Used to Do” on the Old Gray Whistle Test and showed an amazing blues artistry. This was his apex of sorts…
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble – Lookin’ Out The Window
The incredible performance by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ during summer 1985 still resonates. Accompanied by his talented band, the legendary blues…
Ten Years After – I Can’t Keep From Crying – Review and Performance
The Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 showcased some of the most legendary performances in rock history, and Ten Years After’s rendition of “I Can’t Keep From Crying” is a…
Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne – Will The Circle Be Unbroken – Performance and Review
At the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco last night, three most-iconic and soul-stirring voices of American music—Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne—for a truly unforgettable version of “Will The…