I guess this is the most appropriate topic to post this rather odd video of Blackmore's Night. Here they are performing a somewhat obscure Jethro Tull song named "Rainbow Blues". The video jumps around, mainly focusing on Blackmore and his band, but also includes some Tull footage. I like watching the female singer (Candice) laying in bed singing.

Speaking of the song "Bargain". I heard Pete introduce an acoustic version of the song on XM. He went into a little more depth about what the song is about. The "Bargain" so to speak, is finding God. It gave me a new appreciation of the song. I'd gladly lose me to find you I'd gladly give up all I had To find you I'd suffer anything and be glad I'd pay any price just to get you I'd work all my life and I will To win you I'd stand naked, stoned and stabbed I'd call that a bargain The best I ever had The best I ever had I'd gladly lose me to find you I'd gladly give up all I got To catch you I'm gonna run and never stop I'd pay any price just to win you Surrender my good life for bad To find you I'm gonna drown an unsung man I'd call that a bargain The best I ever had The best I ever had I sit looking 'round I look at my face in the the mirror I know I'm worth nothing without you In life one and one don't make two One and one make one And I'm looking for that free ride to me I'm looking for you I'd gladly lose me to find you I'd gladly give up all I got To catch you I'm gonna run and never stop I'd pay any price just to win you Surrender my good life for bad To find you I'm gonna drown an unsung man I'd call that a bargain The best I ever had The best I ever had

I'm going to see the Fab Faux at Radio City in NYC. It's a celebration of John Lennon's 70th birthday. They are playing a set of Beatles related Lennon songs AND a set of solo Lennon. Fab Faux is a excellent Beatles cover band made up of various late night talk show musicians.

Firstly, make sure you buy a remastered version of whatever you decide. The entire (substantial) collection has been remastered and they ALL contain bonus tracks. For early Tull, try Stand Up or Benefit. Stand Up is a personal fav from 1969 and still receives considerable play in concert. Songs From The Wood from 1977 may be the greatest folk-rock album EVER. The follow-up Heavy Horses is just as good IMHO. For me Thick as a Brick and A Passion Play are quintessential Tull. Each contains a 45 minute song. If you want to venture into this territory, buy Thick as a Brick first. It's my favorite Tull recording. The remastered version may be difficult to find. Lastly, Aqualung is an obvious good choice, but the remastered version has received some criticisms for its sound.

1) Marwa Blues won a Grammy in 2004. 2) I enjoy the entire CD.

Dylan talks quite a bit on his XM radio show. He plays some great music, but I find his speaking voice a bit irritating.

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I saw Alice in May 1973 at Madison Square Garden. Glen Buxton pretended to play the guitar. I really need to buy some Alice on CD. Currently I only own LP, plus a cassette copy of Pretties for You. Anybody know if the new Killer will contain any bonus tracks?

Harry upset a lot of people when he released Son of Schmillson. I think it's a great collection with an all-star cast of musicians (George Harrysong as he's called). The potty humor and four letter words were not appreciated by some of the fans he gained through Nilsson Schmillson. Your're Breaking My Heart, you're tearing it apart, so fuck you.....

Overreaction??? I didn't say anything specifically.

I did a little Stars on 45 research. I was pretty accurate on the timeframe. This drek was all over the place back then and especially in the pseudo disco's I ventured into. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stars_on_45 Oh, "Son of Shmillson" is a fabulous follow-up to the LP you mentioned.

Stars on 45 were very popular in their day. Not my thing, but whatever.

1. Try the PM route. 2. Get in line.

Stars On 45 - The Beatles Mix

Who remembers during the 80's the Beatles medleys that were being played EVERYWHERE. I think some of them even had a disco feel to them. Anyway, Harry did one somewhere around 1968 give or take a year or two...The Beatles loved Harry. Harry Nilsson - You Can't Do That

Recently used some airline mileage points to get a free Sports Illustrated subscription. Today I received the swimsuit issue. Looks like I'll be busy.

I don't know, when the Kansaseseses of the world started infiltrating the airwaves I just retreated a little more into my musical coffin.

Great news, but I'm a bit confused. I thought they toured about 10 years ago??? I'd love to see them again, but I can't get up to Beantown for THAT show.

As a precautionary measure, the Dr. wanted to run some blood tests on me. This is about the fourth time this year. I usually go to a lab early (7 am) on Saturday morning. There is always a line and you wait no matter what. WELL, I tried a different lab TODAY and went near closing time. I was there about 5 minutes.

I received some very good news from a Dr. today. Phew. He also delivered the message in a very comfortable, professional manner.

LOL!!! You had me there for a second and I had a comeback all ready. I'm sure they'll sound great and I'll look like a big idiot. Like that hasn't happened before.

I would guess that was released around30 years ago. I think the definition of "basement" has changed in the years since. Now it's what ever little do-dads are laying around - Thank you Nirvana.

I'm sure somebody out there agrees with me. An outtake I'll accept. Alternate versions, I'll accept. Who knows what your getting with basement, garage and apartment tapes. Sounds like something the Dead would do.

I'm not afraid to say, I think it's a bunch of crap releasing "Basement Tapes" and "Apartment Tapes" and the like. Now what, we need to buy every single note the guy ever recorded. I guess the Estate of Buddy Holly thrives.