Gary Moore – Over the Hills and Far Away – (TV Performance 1987) Gary Moore’s “Over the Hills and Far Away” is a song that showcases his talent for creating compelling melodies and delivering a great performance. Originally featured on his Wild Frontier album, the song is known for its unique combination of rock elements […]
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“Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf is a classic rock song that has left a permanent mark on the music industry since its release in 1968. The song’s powerful lyrics, dynamic guitar riffs, and raw energy have made it a timeless symbol of freedom, rebellion, and the open road. In this music review article, we
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Samantha Fish’s performance of “I Put A Spell On You” at the Serpent Festival, held at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on July 13th, 2024, was filled with power and energy. From the start, her guitar playing grabbed attention, setting the tone for the entire song. Her voice was intense, bringing a new depth
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Eric Clapton has done it again in another timeless track this heart-wrenching love song titled “Layla” was written by Eric Clapton who drew inspiration from Manjun and Layla’s unrequited love – a tale found in a popular Persian poem. The song was released in EP by ‘Derek and the Dominos’ which was a Clapton-formed band,
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ZZ Top – La Grange – Live on the Howard Stern Show, 2013. Father: Turn this off. Me: why, dad? Father: we’ve got bigger speakers downstairs. Pure mastery from 3 Texans. The track opens with a distinctive, rhythmic guitar riff that immediately captures the listener’s attention. This riff, combined with the steady drumbeat, sets the
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Etta James and Dr. John’s performance of “I’d Rather Go Blind” in 1987 is an intense and powerful expression of the blues. Etta’s voice cuts through with emotion, every note filled with deep feeling. She sings the lyrics with such honesty, you can feel the weight of her words. Dr. John adds his own flavor
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Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Eric Clapton and Others – The Sky Is Crying – Live at Jeff Beck Tribute Concert, London, 2023. Susan dresses like a suburban mom taking her kids to a pool party, but plays like Hendrix and Band of Gypsys blowing the doors out of the Fillmore East. Awesome! Susan Tedeschi’s appearance
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John Lee Hooker – Boom Boom – Live, 1969. Festival gig – France. John Lee Hooker – Guitar, Vocal. Sunnyland Slim – Piano; Willie Dixon – Bass; Johnny Shines – Guitar; Clifton James – Drums. Music has the incredible power to transcend time and space while evoking emotions and memories with each note and lyric.
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B.B. King – Everyday I Have The Blues – Live B.B. King, the legendary “King of Blues,” left an indelible mark on the world of music with his soul-stirring guitar prowess and emotive vocals. One of his most iconic tracks, “Everyday I Have the Blues,” remains a quintessential piece of blues history. In this comprehensive
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Howlin’ Wolf – Smokestack Lightning – Live, 1964. This is the only known filmed version of “Smokestack Lightning” by Howlin’ Wolf. This was shot in England during the famed American Folk Blues Festival tours and features the legendary Hubert Sumlin on guitar. In addition to other great Howlin’ Wolf footage, our archive houses many iconic
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