#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
4. "Feel" Big Star #1 RECORD 1972
written by Chris Bell
Here's the opener on a very influential debut album by a perennially underrated U.S. band :
youtu.be/y95TqOIK00E?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
4. "Feel" Big Star #1 RECORD 1972
written by Chris Bell
Here's the opener on a very influential debut album by a perennially underrated U.S. band :
youtu.be/y95TqOIK00E?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
5. "Starry Eyes" The Records
single 1979
An extremely catchy, tasty slice of UK power pop, this little song should have been huge...
youtu.be/lAH1ioLiaHw?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
5. "Starry Eyes" The Records
single 1979
An extremely catchy, tasty slice of UK power pop, this little song should have been huge...
youtu.be/lAH1ioLiaHw?...
#JazzSunday
#MusicChallenge
"100 Proof" J.J. Johnson
BLUE TROMBONE. 1957
recorded in Hackensack NJ
Mr. Johnson remains one of the finest Jazz trombonists ever captured on album. The superb lineup on this early Hard Bop gem inc. drummer Max Roach in top form.
youtu.be/RvE7Uww_IDQ?...
#JazzSunday
#MusicChallenge
"100 Proof" J.J. Johnson
BLUE TROMBONE. 1957
recorded in Hackensack NJ
Mr. Johnson remains one of the finest Jazz trombonists ever captured on album. The superb lineup on this early Hard Bop gem inc. drummer Max Roach in top form.
youtu.be/RvE7Uww_IDQ?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
30/1
"It's Good To Be King" Tom Petty
WILDFLOWERS 1994
Orchestra arranged & conducted :
Michael Kamen
One of the finest songs on Tom's best solo record deserved the top spot tonight. Suffice to say, here in America, we have no kings.
☮️♥️🎵😎
youtu.be/2SF1iLXSQto?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
30/1
"It's Good To Be King" Tom Petty
WILDFLOWERS 1994
Orchestra arranged & conducted :
Michael Kamen
One of the finest songs on Tom's best solo record deserved the top spot tonight. Suffice to say, here in America, we have no kings.
☮️♥️🎵😎
youtu.be/2SF1iLXSQto?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
29/2 "Peace" Los Lobos KIKO 1992
featuring
David, Cesar, Louie, Conrad & Steve
Here's a timeless message song from (possibly) the best album by my favorite band, the mighty Lobos, still going strong after almost 50 years.
Peace, ese 😎
youtu.be/rWvg9nEZ05I?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
29/2 "Peace" Los Lobos KIKO 1992
featuring
David, Cesar, Louie, Conrad & Steve
Here's a timeless message song from (possibly) the best album by my favorite band, the mighty Lobos, still going strong after almost 50 years.
Peace, ese 😎
youtu.be/rWvg9nEZ05I?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
28/3
"Stay" Alison Krauss
FORGET ABOUT IT 1999
I could have selected any song from this disc, my favorite Ally solo album, one of the best LPs of the 90s. A truly sad affair, the record features the mournful Dobro sound of Jerry Douglas.
youtu.be/ZyNLoSTUpcQ?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
28/3
"Stay" Alison Krauss
FORGET ABOUT IT 1999
I could have selected any song from this disc, my favorite Ally solo album, one of the best LPs of the 90s. A truly sad affair, the record features the mournful Dobro sound of Jerry Douglas.
youtu.be/ZyNLoSTUpcQ?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
27/4 "Not Dark Yet" Bob Dylan
TIME OUT OF MIND 1997
Dylan surprised and delighted many long time fans with this stunning record, a disc filled with classic songs, written and performed by an American treasure, now 84.
A tune for 2025 :
youtu.be/RZgBhyU4IvQ?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
27/4 "Not Dark Yet" Bob Dylan
TIME OUT OF MIND 1997
Dylan surprised and delighted many long time fans with this stunning record, a disc filled with classic songs, written and performed by an American treasure, now 84.
A tune for 2025 :
youtu.be/RZgBhyU4IvQ?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
26/5
"One" U2
ACHTUNG BABY 1991
produced by Lanois and Eno
a single from an often misunderstood record
"One love, one blood
One life,
You got to do what you should
One life, with each other
Sisters, brothers" -
Bono (Paul David Hewson)
youtu.be/ftjEcrrf7r0?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
26/5
"One" U2
ACHTUNG BABY 1991
produced by Lanois and Eno
a single from an often misunderstood record
"One love, one blood
One life,
You got to do what you should
One life, with each other
Sisters, brothers" -
Bono (Paul David Hewson)
youtu.be/ftjEcrrf7r0?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
24. "River Runs Red" Midnight Oil
BLUE SKY MINING 1990
This slow burning, environmental plea is hidden away on this excellent Oils album, a record full of fine tunes. The Australian legends delivered several strong LPs during the '90s.
youtu.be/HGoMpVXmxi8?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
24. "River Runs Red" Midnight Oil
BLUE SKY MINING 1990
This slow burning, environmental plea is hidden away on this excellent Oils album, a record full of fine tunes. The Australian legends delivered several strong LPs during the '90s.
youtu.be/HGoMpVXmxi8?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
24. "Come In From The Cold" Joni Mitchell
NIGHT RIDE HOME 1991
Just one of many great songs on Ms. Mitchell's fine comeback album, recorded in Hawaii.
youtu.be/pOfJ7S9f2LM?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
24. "Come In From The Cold" Joni Mitchell
NIGHT RIDE HOME 1991
Just one of many great songs on Ms. Mitchell's fine comeback album, recorded in Hawaii.
youtu.be/pOfJ7S9f2LM?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
23. "Love To Be Loved" Peter Gabriel
US 1992
a favorite from the highly anticipated follow up to SO
a bittersweet personal statement from an artist at the height of his craft
US spawned the incredible SECRET WORLD Tour in '93
youtu.be/vCSmQRqTFo0?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
23. "Love To Be Loved" Peter Gabriel
US 1992
a favorite from the highly anticipated follow up to SO
a bittersweet personal statement from an artist at the height of his craft
US spawned the incredible SECRET WORLD Tour in '93
youtu.be/vCSmQRqTFo0?...
#musicchallenge
#MusicSky
catching up
22. "Sail Across The Water" Jane Siberry
WHEN I WAS A BOY 1993
Here's a potent single (and video) from one of Ms. Siberry's finest records. Brian Eno co-produces and guests on keyboard. Jane remains a Canadian treasure.
youtu.be/rZH2CIwv9OY?...
#musicchallenge
#MusicSky
catching up
22. "Sail Across The Water" Jane Siberry
WHEN I WAS A BOY 1993
Here's a potent single (and video) from one of Ms. Siberry's finest records. Brian Eno co-produces and guests on keyboard. Jane remains a Canadian treasure.
youtu.be/rZH2CIwv9OY?...
#JazzSunday
#MusicSky
70s Jazz
"Albatros Song" Passport
CROSS COLLATERAL 1974
sax Klaus Doldinger
drums Curt Cress
In the 70s I avidly collected Progressive Rock of all kinds. The legendary German band served up a tasty mix of Jazz & Prog throughout the 70s.
youtu.be/I9NxVU1fG7c?...
#JazzSunday
#MusicSky
70s Jazz
"Albatros Song" Passport
CROSS COLLATERAL 1974
sax Klaus Doldinger
drums Curt Cress
In the 70s I avidly collected Progressive Rock of all kinds. The legendary German band served up a tasty mix of Jazz & Prog throughout the 70s.
youtu.be/I9NxVU1fG7c?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
unranked
21. "Searching For A Heart"
Warren Zevon 1947-2003 R.I.P
MR. BAD EXAMPLE 1991
Here's the bittersweet closer on a somewhat underrated but excellent '90s Zevon album :
"Certain individuals
Aren't sticking to the plan..."
youtu.be/hIGf9ZtdRcI?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
unranked
21. "Searching For A Heart"
Warren Zevon 1947-2003 R.I.P
MR. BAD EXAMPLE 1991
Here's the bittersweet closer on a somewhat underrated but excellent '90s Zevon album :
"Certain individuals
Aren't sticking to the plan..."
youtu.be/hIGf9ZtdRcI?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
unranked
20. "1952 Vincent Black Lightning"
Richard Thompson
RUMOUR AND SIGH 1991
acoustic guitar, vocal by RT
Here's master songwriter Richard at the top of his craft in '91 :
"Red hair and black leather,
My favorite colour scheme"
youtu.be/MOCZwKmjR6E?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
unranked
20. "1952 Vincent Black Lightning"
Richard Thompson
RUMOUR AND SIGH 1991
acoustic guitar, vocal by RT
Here's master songwriter Richard at the top of his craft in '91 :
"Red hair and black leather,
My favorite colour scheme"
youtu.be/MOCZwKmjR6E?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
19. "Weather With You" Crowded House
WOODFACE 1991
Written & sung by Neil & Tim Finn
Having lots of fun in '91
This catchy tune was an international hit
The House were huge in the early & mid 90s
Their albums just kept getting better...
youtu.be/ag8XcMG1EX4?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
19. "Weather With You" Crowded House
WOODFACE 1991
Written & sung by Neil & Tim Finn
Having lots of fun in '91
This catchy tune was an international hit
The House were huge in the early & mid 90s
Their albums just kept getting better...
youtu.be/ag8XcMG1EX4?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
18. "Kit Carson" Bruce Cockburn
NOTHING BUT A BURNING LIGHT 1991
organ : Booker T. Jones
The legendary Canadian singer-songwriter was in top form throughout the '90s. This record is excellent & the subsequent tour was unforgettable.
youtu.be/87JaDIM33Ac?...
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
18. "Kit Carson" Bruce Cockburn
NOTHING BUT A BURNING LIGHT 1991
organ : Booker T. Jones
The legendary Canadian singer-songwriter was in top form throughout the '90s. This record is excellent & the subsequent tour was unforgettable.
youtu.be/87JaDIM33Ac?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
17. "Reality Used to Be A Friend Of Mine"
P.M. Dawn
OF THE HEART, OF THE SOUL AND OF THE CROSS...
1991 debut
A unique blend of Hip Hop, Soul & soft Psych
feat. Prince Be aka Attrell Cordes 1970-2016 Rest In Peace
The tripped out video :
youtu.be/30RX1yi2V9c?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
17. "Reality Used to Be A Friend Of Mine"
P.M. Dawn
OF THE HEART, OF THE SOUL AND OF THE CROSS...
1991 debut
A unique blend of Hip Hop, Soul & soft Psych
feat. Prince Be aka Attrell Cordes 1970-2016 Rest In Peace
The tripped out video :
youtu.be/30RX1yi2V9c?...
#MusicChallenge
16. "When The Rainbow Comes"
World Party GOODBYE JUMBO 1990
written & sung by multi-instrumentalist Karl Wallinger 1957-2024 Rest In Peace
from one of the best LPs of the '90s
a really talented musician & a really nice guy, Karl is sorely missed
youtu.be/KxIdCo48Fsk?...
#MusicChallenge
16. "When The Rainbow Comes"
World Party GOODBYE JUMBO 1990
written & sung by multi-instrumentalist Karl Wallinger 1957-2024 Rest In Peace
from one of the best LPs of the '90s
a really talented musician & a really nice guy, Karl is sorely missed
youtu.be/KxIdCo48Fsk?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
catching up...
song 15 of 30
"Forty Mile Town" Eric Johnson
AH VIA MUSICOM 1990
Could have selected almost any song from this consistently satisfying record but this gentle pastoral tune remains my favorite. EJ is such a gifted musician.
youtu.be/CPqCt8-ekdw?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
catching up...
song 15 of 30
"Forty Mile Town" Eric Johnson
AH VIA MUSICOM 1990
Could have selected almost any song from this consistently satisfying record but this gentle pastoral tune remains my favorite. EJ is such a gifted musician.
youtu.be/CPqCt8-ekdw?...
#BluesMonday
#MusicChallenge
"Somethin' Goin' On" Blood Sweat & Tears
THE CHILD IS FATHER TO THE MAN 1968
An auspicious debut, offering Jazz, Rock & Blues, w/ ex-Blues Project members Al Kooper (vocal, keyboards) & Steve Katz (guitar). Classic Bluesadelic !!
youtu.be/RER7v5XqDWQ?...
#BluesMonday
#MusicChallenge
"Somethin' Goin' On" Blood Sweat & Tears
THE CHILD IS FATHER TO THE MAN 1968
An auspicious debut, offering Jazz, Rock & Blues, w/ ex-Blues Project members Al Kooper (vocal, keyboards) & Steve Katz (guitar). Classic Bluesadelic !!
youtu.be/RER7v5XqDWQ?...
#JazzSunday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
1960s Funky Jazz
"Hi-Heel Sneakers" Blue Mitchell
DOWN WITH IT !
released 1966 on Blue Note
Blue M. : trumpet
Chick Corea : piano
Junior Cook : tenor sax
The Soul classic done up in the foot tapping "Sidewinder" style
youtu.be/KnY3HYioWcc?...
#JazzSunday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
1960s Funky Jazz
"Hi-Heel Sneakers" Blue Mitchell
DOWN WITH IT !
released 1966 on Blue Note
Blue M. : trumpet
Chick Corea : piano
Junior Cook : tenor sax
The Soul classic done up in the foot tapping "Sidewinder" style
youtu.be/KnY3HYioWcc?...
#SoulfulSaturday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
11/15 "In The Mood" Tyrone Davis
IN THE MOOD WITH TYRONE DAVIS 1979
a Love cut, a Quiet Storm classic, so smooth :
youtu.be/p2N7WFKwiaQ?...
limited edition promo 12 inch single on translucent blue vinyl :
#SoulfulSaturday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
11/15 "In The Mood" Tyrone Davis
IN THE MOOD WITH TYRONE DAVIS 1979
a Love cut, a Quiet Storm classic, so smooth :
youtu.be/p2N7WFKwiaQ?...
limited edition promo 12 inch single on translucent blue vinyl :
#FunkyFriday
#MusicChallenge
"Single Life" Cameo
title track 1985
The prolific Cameo, once an octet or nonet, was pared down to a trio on this underrated record, just Larry Blackmon & 2 singers, backed by a bunch of "friends" inc. guitarist Charlie Singleton.
youtu.be/oRsmpQRbeuM?...
#FunkyFriday
#MusicChallenge
"Single Life" Cameo
title track 1985
The prolific Cameo, once an octet or nonet, was pared down to a trio on this underrated record, just Larry Blackmon & 2 singers, backed by a bunch of "friends" inc. guitarist Charlie Singleton.
youtu.be/oRsmpQRbeuM?...
#RockNRollWednesday
#MusicChallenge
"No Particular Place to Go" Chuck Berry
ST. LOUIS TO LIVERPOOL 1964
Classic lyrics from CB, one of the Fathers of Rock & Roll (a great storyteller) :
"Can you imagine the way I felt ?
I couldn't unfasten her safety belt"
youtu.be/Bhx96Nt5hyQ?...
#RockNRollWednesday
#MusicChallenge
"No Particular Place to Go" Chuck Berry
ST. LOUIS TO LIVERPOOL 1964
Classic lyrics from CB, one of the Fathers of Rock & Roll (a great storyteller) :
"Can you imagine the way I felt ?
I couldn't unfasten her safety belt"
youtu.be/Bhx96Nt5hyQ?...