Stevie Ray Vaughan – Love Me Darlin’ – Performance and Review
It is hard to believe that he was only on the world stage for seven years; a good portion of that spent battling various addictions. Even before he won those…
Blues Songs
B.B. King – “3 O’Clock Blues” – Live
The performance of B.B. King’s ‘3 O’Clock Blues’ illustrates a true gospel in both singing and playing a guitar. You can see what I mean when I say there is…
Tedeschi Trucks Band with The Wood Brothers – “Sweet Virginia” – Review and Performance
Tedeschi Trucks Band and The Wood Brothers at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre performing Sweet Virginia is a depiction of a musical experience like no other. This performance, held at the…
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…