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…
Blues Songs
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…
Bonnie Raitt – Have A Heart – Review and Performance
“Have A Heart” is one of those rare gems that hooks you from the first listen. Bonnie’s voice, full of raw emotion and sincerity, effortlessly conveys the complexities of heartache…
Creedence Clearwater Revival – I Put A Spell On You – Performance and Review
“I Put A Spell On You” by Creedence Clearwater Revival is an iconic track that epitomizes pure music. The band’s rendition is devoid of technical tricks or superficial accents, showcasing…
B.B. King – Someday, Somewhere – Performance and Review
This track was the A-side of one of at least four King singles released in 1952. B.B. King – Someday, Somewhere With the amount of material required to fulfill the…
Jools Holland with his R & B Orchestra, featuring Jeff Beck – Drown in My Own Tears
Because he didn’t have the commercial success of his friends Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, Beck’s innovations and influence are sometimes overlooked. From his time with the Yardbirds to his…