So, what music are you listening to now?

Just watching an SBS doco on Buddy Guy. He relates the time he was invited to play with John Lee Hooker. Whilst setting up this fella comes over and begins talking with a stutter, a really bad stutter. Buddy is concerned about getting too involved but asks his name nonetheless. Johhny says the fella. Well Buddy asks where John is and Johnny starts laughing so hard he has tears in his eyes. Of-course it is JLH.
 
Just watching an SBS doco on Buddy Guy. He relates the time he was invited to play with John Lee Hooker. Whilst setting up this fella comes over and begins talking with a stutter, a really bad stutter. Buddy is concerned about getting too involved but asks his name nonetheless. Johhny says the fella. Well Buddy asks where John is and Johnny starts laughing so hard he has tears in his eyes. Of-course it is JLH.

Will have to search for that, thanks for the heads up.
 
Wayne Shorter’s birthday today.


Celebrate with his solo albums, Weather Report, and the stunning ad lib solo on Steely Dan’s Aja.



Not to forget the brilliant Steve Gad solo.

 
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As many of you would be aware, today is R U OK? Day and I'm sure there are others like myself on AFF, who are part of the 10+ million Aussie adults who know someone who has died by suicide. I've been listening to Linkin Park's album "One More Light", and in particular, its beautifully poignant title track.

During an interview in 2016, Mike Shinoda, one of the band's co-founders, revealed that he had worked with British songwriter Eg White on the song "One More Light" while fellow band member, Brad Delson, attended the funeral of one of the band's friends. During the writing process, Shinoda told White that the only thing he could think about was the friend who had passed. Shinoda went on to reveal that in spite of the horrible inevitability of loss, the song is about letting people know that you care.

After lead singer Chester Bennington's suicide on July 20, 2017, the band selected "One More Light" as the album's second single. Shinoda wrote "One More Light was written with the intention of sending love to those who lost someone. We now find ourselves on the receiving end. In memorial events, art, videos, and images, fans all over the world have gravitated towards this song as their declaration of love and support for the band and the memory of our dear friend, Chester. We are so very grateful and can't wait to see you again."

So today, take a moment to check in with your friends and family and let them know you love them and are there for them.

 
After a 7 year hiatus, it's a very warm welcome back to Linkin Park and their new lead singer, Emily Armstrong!! Chester Bennington can never be replaced, but if this is indicative of what's to come from the band as they forge their new era, then I'm all for it!!

 
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I ended up buying Chappell Roan's album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, the other week, much to my teen's horror. ;)

She was less horrified by my purchase of Lil Nas X's Montero a couple of years ago. :D
 
So I decided to play some vinyl today, something I haven't done for a while.

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A brilliant album which I very much enjoyed.

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I must have been on a trip when I bought this one 😆

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I found this recently at an Op Shop in Bombala. It was $2 but then there was a senior's discount that day, 30% so I got it for $1.40! How could I say no. It plays very nicely.

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Gotta love The Boss. He's come a long way since playing in Roy Orbison's band.
 
So I decided to play some vinyl today, something I haven't done for a while.
I've been working my way through our combined collection of vinyl while I've been working from home. It makes me get up every 20 minutes or so for a break from the computer to turn over the record or select the next one - a better health outcome :)
 
Have been thoroughly enjoying Laufey's sophomore effort, Bewitched (or more specifically, Bewitched: The Goddess Edition). A truly enchanting hour of beautiful storytelling that seems to effortlessly intertwine everything from jazz and classical to pop and bossa nova.

 

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