Several more notable artists have passed away in March and April of 2025.
This group have recorded music such as “Since I Fell For You” and “Ebb Tide”; written songs for the such as Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, and Vince Gill; hosted game shows including Gambit, Tic Tac Dough, Las Vegas Gambit, and High Rollers; and performed on TV shows including Far Out Space Nuts, The Kroft Superstar Hour, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
In 1962, Flick played the iconic guitar riff for the “James Bond Theme” in the first Bond film, Dr. No.
Vic Flick is an iconic English musician and composer best known for his association with the James Bond franchise and his significant contributions to film and television music. Victor Harold Flick was born on May 14, 1937, in Worcester Park, Surrey, England. Growing up in a musical family, Flick became interested in music and began learning the piano. However, his fascination with the guitar began in his teenage years, inspired by the evolving sounds of jazz and skiffle music during the 1950s. He honed his skills on the guitar, eventually becoming proficient in both classical and contemporary styles.
He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013.
Will Jennings is an acclaimed American songwriter, best known for writing and co-writing songs that have become international hits across multiple genres. Born Wilbur H. Jennings on June 27, 1944, in Kilgore, Texas, Jennings was raised in East Texas, where he developed an early passion for music, playing in local bands during his high school years. After graduating from high school,
“I know it’s everybody’s sin / You got to lose to know how to win”
Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1970. The band’s formation and rise to prominence are pivotal in the history of rock music, characterized by their blues-inspired hard rock style, energetic performances,
A song often of lamentation characterized by usually 12-bar phrases, 3-line stanzas in which the words of the second line usually repeat those of the first, and continual occurrence of blue notes in melody and harmony. – Merriam-Webster
Rock musicians have long been influenced by blues artists recording from the 20s through the 60s. In these posts, I’ll investigate some of my favorite tunes. They were famously covered, the licks got borrowed, or they schooled the rockers in style and attitude. Many of the most influential blues songs reverberate to this day.
Now you’re messin’ with a ….
Great rock song intros have an extraordinary ability to immediately draw listeners in, creating a powerful first impression that sets the tone for the entire track. These intros often feature distinctive guitar riffs, commanding drum beats, or evocative melodies that can evoke a wide range of emotions from anticipation to exhilaration. The use of innovative instrumentation and dynamic rhythms helps to establish the song’s identity right from the start, often becoming iconic elements that are instantly recognizable.
Pete Brown’s first attempt at a lyric was something about a “doomed hippie girl” – the song was called “Cinderella’s Last Goodnight.”
I first heard this single at my friend, Ross Stephens, house in Alpahretta, Georgia. It was the first Cream song I had ever heard. “White Room” is a song by the British rock band Cream, released as a single in 1968. It appears on their double album “Wheels of Fire.” The song is renowned for its distinctive guitar riff, haunting lyrics,
“Midnight at the Oasis” is a song performed by Maria Muldaur, released in 1973.
When I was young before I had cassettes, the only good way of making a playlist of songs was to stack 45s on the turntable. I would arrange them to play my favorite songs in my favorite order. These posts are about records I had in my stacks.
“Anyone for Tennis” is a song by the British rock band Cream. The song was written by Eric Clapton and Martin Sharp and was released as a single in 1968. The song was written for the movie The Savage Seven and was Clapton’s second collaaboration with Sharp.
Holy Moses I have been deceived
When I was young before I had cassettes, the only good way of making a playlist of songs was to stack 45s on the turntable. I would arrange for them to play my favorite songs in my favorite order. These posts are about records I had in my stacks.
