Thanks for covering so many female artists, Robert. As I'm constructing a spreadsheet of women in rock and related genres and don't know a lot of the newer artists, it's much appreciated.
Thanks. I have been listeing to the tracks individually, and have created my own playlist from them. Thanks for the use of your ears, brain and critical reflection, I cant keep up! Cheers
Your review of new music releases is always worth waiting for, Robert. And this one is no exception. I enjoyed all the selections today and would be hard pressed to choose a favorite. Thanks for sifting through the haystack and sharing these gems with us.
Very well done. I hadn't realized that Bill Black wasn't on any of Elvis' post Army recordings. I appreciate Hank Garland's guitar playing on these records, it's more muscular than Scotty Moore's, but I do like Scotty's subtle, playful licks as well.
Thank you, Peter. Bill Black's last sessions with Elvis were in 1958. Garland was intimidatingly good. Moore didn't entirely fade away from lead. I'm fairly certain that it's Moore in front on 'Such a Night' and perhaps others but hard to say.
Also, your comment about "It Hurts Me" being a precursor to Elvis' singing approach in the '68 special is spot on. "It Hurts Me" is a great single and it seems like it was almost a first draft of "If I Can Dream"--Elvis vocal is very similar, but the intensity on "If I Can Dream" is really kicked up, of course. Thanks for a great post!
I sat down and listened to the new Haim album a couple of weeks ago after hearing the song “Gone” linked in a newsletter. I absolutely enjoyed it and went and purchased it on vinyl.
Thanks for covering so many female artists, Robert. As I'm constructing a spreadsheet of women in rock and related genres and don't know a lot of the newer artists, it's much appreciated.
Oh, you're very welcome, Ellen! Thanks for the note!
Thanks. I have been listeing to the tracks individually, and have created my own playlist from them. Thanks for the use of your ears, brain and critical reflection, I cant keep up! Cheers
It’s my pleasure, Paul. Appreciate the kind note!
Thanks for the update. Was there a Spotify link to a compilation of the tracks?
Enjoying Shelby Means... Haim next!
Hi Paul, no Spotify link to the tracks and albums featured but all are available on Spotify. Hope you enjoy the listening.
Your review of new music releases is always worth waiting for, Robert. And this one is no exception. I enjoyed all the selections today and would be hard pressed to choose a favorite. Thanks for sifting through the haystack and sharing these gems with us.
Thanks, Andrew - I'm glad you enjoyed the piece and checked out the selections.
Very well done. I hadn't realized that Bill Black wasn't on any of Elvis' post Army recordings. I appreciate Hank Garland's guitar playing on these records, it's more muscular than Scotty Moore's, but I do like Scotty's subtle, playful licks as well.
Thank you, Peter. Bill Black's last sessions with Elvis were in 1958. Garland was intimidatingly good. Moore didn't entirely fade away from lead. I'm fairly certain that it's Moore in front on 'Such a Night' and perhaps others but hard to say.
Also, your comment about "It Hurts Me" being a precursor to Elvis' singing approach in the '68 special is spot on. "It Hurts Me" is a great single and it seems like it was almost a first draft of "If I Can Dream"--Elvis vocal is very similar, but the intensity on "If I Can Dream" is really kicked up, of course. Thanks for a great post!
That's true, and something I hadn't thought of before you mentioned it. The structures of 'It Hurts Me' and 'If I Can Dream' are somewhat similar.
Right on! Thanks for the shout and I'm glad you are digging that new Phabies record!
Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
If Too Much New Music is my biggest dilemma today, I'm mighty grateful.
Quite true - agreed!
love that you discovered Walt. His New Orleans band called why are we building such a big ship was a fav of min almost 2 decades ago
Thank you - I'll have to check it out.
I sat down and listened to the new Haim album a couple of weeks ago after hearing the song “Gone” linked in a newsletter. I absolutely enjoyed it and went and purchased it on vinyl.
Me too - it's an infectious collection.