These are songs that contain the phrase “White Knight” in their lyrics.
“White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane emerged in 1967 as one of the defining psychedelic rock statements of the San Francisco scene, written solely by Grace Slick before she joined the band and first performed with her earlier group The Great Society, though the famous version appeared on Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow with a dramatic Spanish-bolero build influenced by Ravel’s Boléro
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite distorted vocals. See if you agree with any of these!
“A Song for Jeffrey” is a bluesy, psychedelic rock track by British band Jethro Tull, written by frontman Ian Anderson and released in September 1968 on their debut album This Was. The song—titled for Anderson’s friend and future Tull bassist Jeffrey Hammond—blends blues-rock with jazz touches, featuring Mick Abrahams’ slide
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Guitar Players. See if you agree with any of these!
In part one I chose Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck (all those Yardbirds players), Chet Atkins, David Gilmour, and Jimi Hendrix. I’m going to keep the fun going here by picking Steve Howe, of Yes. Born April 8, 1947, in Holloway, North London, is an iconic English guitarist celebrated for his eclectic, virtuosic style that blends rock, classical, jazz, country, and flamenco influences, most famously showcased through his work with the progressive rock band Yes.
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite vocalists. See if you agree with any of these!
Greg Lake (1947–2016) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the vocalist and bassist for progressive rock bands King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). Lake’s rich baritone voice was a defining feature of both groups, combining clarity, warmth,
This “Stand Out Single” was Jethro Tull’s first recorded work.
The single “Sunshine Day” / “Aeroplane” marks the earliest known release by the legendary British progressive rock band Jethro Tull, although at the time of the single’s release in February 1968, they were mistakenly credited as “Jethro Toe”—a typographical error on the original UK 7” release on the MGM label (MGM 1384).
Well, do you ever get the feeling that the story’s
too damn real and in the present tense?
Or that everybody’s on the stage, and it seems like
you’re the only person sitting in the audience?
“War Child” by Jethro Tull is the band’s seventh studio album, released on October 14, 1974. The album marked a return to a more accessible rock format after the ambitious and concept-heavy releases of Thick as a Brick and A Passion Play. Written entirely by frontman Ian Anderson, War Child blends rock, folk, and orchestral elements, creating a distinctive and eclectic sound.
Brewer & Shipley gained prominence with their third album, “Tarkio,” released in 1970.
Michael Brewer, born on April 14, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was the eldest of four children. His musical journey began early; by the age of four, he was already performing on the radio. In the mid-1960s, Brewer moved to Los Angeles, where he formed a duo named Mastin & Brewer with singer-songwriter Tom Mastin.
He sees his children jumping off, At the stations one by one
“Locomotive Breath” is a classic rock song by British progressive rock band Jethro Tull, released in 1971 as part of their album “Aqualung.” The song is notable for its distinctive flute riff played by the band’s frontman Ian Anderson, alongside powerful guitar work and driving rhythms. The lyrics of “Locomotive Breath” are often interpreted as a commentary on the frenetic pace of modern life and the struggle to keep up with it.
Down at the edge, round by the corner, Not right away, not right away, Close to the edge, down by a river, Not right away, not right away
So what is the average length of a song these days? The average length of a popular song, according to the most recent Billboard Hot 100, is about 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Hit songs are about 3 minutes long because of two major factors: the historic popularity of the 45 rpm record and the monetization methods applied by radio stations and record producers throughout the 20th century. Here I’ll discuss some of my all-time favorite lengthy tunes.
Progressive Rock Supergroup
Always found on the “Greatest Progressive Rock Albums of all Time” lists is U.K. by the supergroup U.K. It was their debut album released in May of 1978 on E.G. Records and Polydor Records. It features John Wetton, Eddie Jobson, Bill Bruford, and Allan Holdsworth. The album was well received by FM album rock radio and by the public during the summer of 1978.
