Monday, October 24, 2011

GFY by Lucky Jeremy

Was this song written by a disgruntled Obama supporter? You be the judge...
WARNING--EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Damage Plan /Judas Priest

This one goes out to the Muslim terrorists of 9/11, and all those who celebrated when the event occurred. I've got nothing against other Muslims--just the terrorists.



...and as long as we're doing metal, here's an old one by Judas Priest:

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Neil Young Live "Like a Hurricane"

Are "The Long Run" and "Trying' to Live My Life Without You" the same song?

I was listening to The Long Run by The Eagles and was reminded of this Bob Seger tune, very similar sounding, especially the horn parts. I can't post The Long Run because the audio is disabled on the YouTube videos. Think The Eagles ripped off Bob Seger? Or maybe they just changed Otis Clay's song and renamed it?



Here's a version of The Long Run that may work for a while:


Here's the original by Otis Clay:

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Pat Metheny, "Pikasso" on 42 string guitar

Pat Metheny playing a 42-string guitar, "Pikasso"

In the Hall of the Mountain King

Here's a song that has been covered by many bands--Janis Joplin, The Who, and Electric Light Orchestra to name a few. The original version was orchestral:



Now here's a version on 27-string guitar by Keith Medley:



Finally, a "metal" version by Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company:

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The Ventures-Slaughter on Tenth Avenue

The original (?) version of Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, by The Ventures. Has a "cleaner", almost country sound to it.

Mick Ronson-Slaughter on Tenth Avenue

Excellent cover of The Ventures track, this also appears on the Ian Hunter Live Welcome to the Club album.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Welcome to John's Music Reviews!

Welcome to John's Music Reviews! This blog will showcase music from Jazz and Blues, to Rock and Roll. External websites, such as YouTube, will be used as the source for all music clips, videos, etc. As such, I am not responsible for the content of these videos, view/listen at your discretion!