Tuesday, January 29, 2013

wilson pickett - never my love

george benson - give me the night (1980)


VelvetKate 2 weeks ago
"this is beyond a tune"

rare clip! of george benson. gotta love that opening shot. this whole album was produced by quincy jones, who, you know, has the midas touch. what a jam!

Friday, January 25, 2013

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

leon russell - tightrope (1972)

monty kelly - tropicana (1953)

this was a top-20 billboard hit in 1953 -- wild, huh? there are some strains in here that i can see as little sondheim seeds...

neil young - expecting to fly

two versions, completely different flavors:


1967, album version with buffalo springfield


1968, acoustic, live at canterbury house