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The Cars - Drive (Video)
1984 Video with Paulina Porizkova
The Cars were a band who came onto the scene in the late 1970s and were part of the New Wave generation of bands. “Drive“, composed by Ric Ocasek, went on to become the biggest hit for the group. The video featured the future to be wife of Ocasek, Paulina Porizkova. Unfortunately, vocalist Benjamin Orr passed away in October of 2000.
Opening Lyrics
Who’s gonna tell you when,
It’s too late,
Who’s gonna tell you things,
Aren’t so great.
You cant go on, thinkin’,
Nothings’ wrong, but bye,
Who’s gonna drive you home,
Tonight.?
America -Tin Man (Video)
Live Performance
America became a successful band in the 1970’s with their unique brand of folk rock. Their first single, “ A Horse With No Name”, became a worldwide hit. The band also hit big with “Tin Man’ which reach the #4 on the charts.
Opening Lyrics
Sometimes late when things are real
And people share the gift of gab between themselves
Some are quick to take the bait
And catch the perfect prize that waits among the shelves
But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn’t, didn’t already have
And Cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad.
So please believe in me
When I say I’m spinning round, round, round, round
Smoke glass stain bright color
Image going down, down, down, down
Soapsuds green like bubbles
James Taylor - Fire and Rain (Video)
Beacon Theater Performance By Taylor
Fire and Rain was James Taylor’s breakthrough recording. It achieved the #3 ranking in US in 1970. From the critically acclaimed album, Sweet Baby James, Fire and Rain was influenced by Taylor’s struggles with a friend’s suicide and his own mental trials. It truly is a classic, and James performs a wonderful rendition of the tune at the Beacon Theater.
Lyrics
Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone
Susanne the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can’t remember who to send it to
I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I’d see you again
Won’t you look down upon me, Jesus
You’ve got to help me make a stand
You’ve just got to see me through another day
My body’s aching and my time is at hand
And I won’t make it any other way
Oh, I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I’d see you again
Been walking my mind to an easy time my back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it’ll turn your head around
Well, there’s hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things
to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Oh, I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I’d see you, baby, one more time again, now
Thought I’d see you one more time again
There’s just a few things coming my way this time around, now
Thought I’d see you, thought I’d see you fire and rain, now
The Who - I Can See for Miles (Video)
The Who Performs
The Who were formed in 1964 and became one of the pioneer bands in rock. The band consisted of Pete Townsend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon. In 1967 they released I Can See for Miles which became their biggest US single.
The group has sold in the neighborhood of 100 million records and were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as soon as they were eligible. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend are the surviving members of the group with Keith Moon passing away in 1978 and John Entwistle passing in 2002. Roger and Pete still perform, although Pete Townsend’s performances may not resume due to a return of tinnitus that he has battled.
Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind (Video)
A Midnight Special Performance By Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian born singer/songwriter. His music career spans five decades, and he is respected by some of the world’s top musicians. His hits include Sundown, Carefree Highway, Rainy Day People, The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald and of course If You Could Read My Mind, which Gordon performed a very nice version of on the Midnight Special.
Opening Lyrics:
If you could read my mind love,
what a tale my thoughts could tell.
Just like an old time movie
about a ghost from a wishing well.
In a castle dark or a fortress strong
with chains upon my feet.
You know that ghost is me
and I will never be set free
as long as I’m a ghost that you can see.
Deep Purple - Help (Video)
Cover of The Lennon/McCartney Tune
Deep Purple is a successful rock band formed in 1968. The band is regarded as one of the innovators of modern hard rock. The English band has sold over 100 million albums. Deep Purple had success with a single released from Shades of Deep Purple - a cover of a Joe South tune, Hush. Also on the album is their rendition of the Beatles’ Help.
Opening Lyrics
Help, I need somebody,
Help, not just anybody,
Help, you know I need someone, help.
When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody’s help in any way.
But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured,
Now I find I’ve changed my mind and opened up the doors
.
Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care (Video)
George Harrison & Company Performing
Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynn joined George Harrison to create a song for the b-side of a Harrison single. Someone realized the song was just too good to fill that duty. The song, Handle With Care, as a result spawned the creation of The Traveling Wilburys. The group recorded two albums, although Roy Orbison sadly passed before the second album was made.
Opening Lyrics:
Been beat up and battered ’round
Been sent up, and I’ve been shot down
You’re the best thing that I’ve ever found
Elkie Brooks - Gasoline Alley
Elkie Brooks Video
Elkie Brooks performs Gasoline Alley. Elkie released her first single in 1964. She went on to become a successful singer in the UK. In the early 70s Elkie was a member of a band that included that future star, Robert Palmer.
Opening Lyrics for Gasoline Alley:
I think I know now what’s making me sad
It’s a yearnin’ for my own back yard
I realize maybe I was wrong to leave
Better swallow up my silly country pride
Going home, running home
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
Going home, and I’m running home
down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
Norman Blake - Nashville Blues (Video)
Flatpicker Great
Norman Blake, born 1938, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, started playing professionally at the age of sixteen. Skilled at playing many instruments, he is best known for his work on the acoustic guitar. During his career he has worked with such artist as June Carter, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Alison Kruass.
In the 1970s Norman Blake began a solo career. Now, he is thought to be one of the prominent figures in the Bluegrass revival of the decade. Blake has released or produced over thirty-two albums. He has also appeared on three soundtracks
Rory Gallagher - Laundromat (Video)
1971 Live Performance of Laundromat
Rory Gallagher, born March 2, 1948, was born in Ireland and went on to sell over 30 million records worldwide. Sadly, he passed away in June of 1995. Recognized by many as one the finest guitarist of Rock and Roll, Rory’s influences included Elvis Presley, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Buddy Hollie and Muddy Waters.
Opening Laundromat Lyrics
What do you think of that?
I’m sleeping down at the laundromat,
If you should pass by,
Be sure to drop right in.
Well I don’t have no clothes to clean,
To put inside the machine,
It was the craziest place,
I have ever been.
