Stepping outside she is free

I'm not feeling "it" today. I'm sick. Still.
I can go for some laid back music. Here's a great Beatles (McCartney) song done by two of my favorite singers; Harry Nilsson and Esther Ofarim. You have probably heard of Nilsson, if not look him up for God's sake, but most have not heard of Israeli sing Esther Ofarim. Not only is she a fox but she can blow! She has amazing pipes but more so she is able to feel the lyrics and bring emotion into each performance. I had once posted her version of Randy Newman's 'In Germany Before the War' which shows her great emotion and interpretation. Here she is followed by Nilsson performing She's Leaving Home:

You've got me sewed up like a pillow case

It's been a long week but it's Friday and we can put ourselves in neutral for a bit. Relax and have a good weekend. Here's Link wray to help you get where you're going...

Now I've been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come

I'm sitting at my cube thinking about the weekend. I still have things to unpack. I also have to clean, mow the lawn and tonight I play a show with my new band. Oh and it's the 4th of July on Sunday! Maybe my wife and I will break down and buy a grill and cook some meat in honor of America!
I'm trying to think of an appropriate song to post for the holiday weekend. Cat Stevens wrote a song called Peace Train. It's a great song with a good message. I found an amazing performance to show you and I couldn't think of a better time to post it. Have a peaceful Fourth of July!



and the world would be a better place if we were all fans of Hitchcock.

Now it's gonna feel good just to get back home

You said it Terry. It is going to feel good to get home!

Faith to Arise - Terry Reid

I was a willow last night in my dream

It's the weekend. Almost. I guess the weekend doesn't start until we get out of work today. Well, if that's the case I'm going to help you get there faster. How about Heart tearing through a version of Crazy on You? I mean, like they blew every Midnight Special performance away with this one! This song will set a good pace for the weekend. Plus Ann Wilson is a fox!! Big time! ...and man, she can sing.

Scaring the nation with their guns and ammunition

Happy belated Father's day to all of you Dad's out there. I read that Chicago had over 40 shootings yesterday. What is wrong with people? It's father's day - have some respect! I don't need to hear those sirens wailing while I’m in my backyard playing badminton. Enough with the guns and ammunition!

Junior Murvin with Police and Thieves!

And now we're full of energy

Sometimes there is nothing better than listeneing to Kraftwerk. I hope you're in the mood because you're about to hear some! Electronic music sure has come a long way since these dudes pioneered it in the 70's. And, when I say it's come a long way, I mean it will never be this good again.

The Robots (Die Roboter)