For some reason Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee have been on my mind lately. I was introduced to their music back in my early teens and I’ve always had a soft spot for them. Here’s Drinkin’ Wine… Drinkin’ Wine was actually written by Brownie’s brother… Read More
This tune was written and recorded by Hank Williams in 1952. Jerry Lee Lewis covered it in 1957 on the B side of Great Balls of Fire. Here’s a great version by Paul Brady, who will be performing at Hugh’s Room here in Toronto on… Read More
For tonight’s Daily Dose, let’s go back to an old Leadbelly tune, Goodnight Irene. Lots of people know the melody and the chorus but have never really listened to the lyrics. It’s one sad tune. I love Tom Waits’ take on it… Here’s a curious… Read More
Here’s The Killer, from 1957 on the Steve Allen show. http://youtu.be/OIoHwQTUYS0
All good things must come to an end, include my little list of drinking songs. I hardly scratched the surface really, but hopefully you enjoyed the ones I selected. For Drinking Song #50, I’ve selected The Killer performing What’s Made Milwaukee Famous (has made a… Read More
Here’s Drinking Song #24, It was the Whiskey Talkin, Not Me. This isn’t the version I was looking for. There’s another one that starts out as a country tune but features some Dixieland style horns. However, beggers can’t be choosers. Here’s The Killer: http://youtu.be/V79U0pZqX3w
I saw a guy walking around in a parka this morning. It was seriously hot and humid but he seemed fine all bundled up. I wonder how he dresses in winter? Sunday, we hosted a neighbourhood bbq. We invited folks on our street and some… Read More
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