1963, In less than ten hours, The Beatles record ten new songs for their first album plus four other tracks which would be the next two singles. John Lennon's vocal on The Isley Brothers "Twist & Shout" was recorded in one take to complete the album. 1964, The Beatles made their live concert debut in the US at the Washington Coliseum. Over 350 police surrounded the stage … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 11
Ry Cooder
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Bruca Manigua” by Ibrahim Ferrer
He became the bolero king of Cuba…forty years into his recording career. From his humble beginnings, orphaned at age twelve and forced to busk on the streets singing to survive, to becoming the Grammy-winning “Nat King Cole of Cuba,” Ferrer’s story is indeed a tale of rags to riches, but he wasn’t alone and shared his story with many other deserving musicians. Ferrer sang in … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Bruca Manigua” by Ibrahim Ferrer
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Mutt Romney Blues” by Ry Cooder
Note: This post originally appeared in August, 2016. It's election season, and Ry Cooder has made a novelty record! “Election Special” features nine very topical songs centered on the upcoming presidential election. These are songs about the issues…songs that make us think…like “Mutt Romney’s Blues” about poor Mitt’s dog who took a ride on the top of his car in a luggage rack … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Mutt Romney Blues” by Ry Cooder
Musicians At Work on The 3D RadioActivity
On this episode of The Award Winning 3D RadioActivity, we are playing songs about Work, various professions and other employees on the jog in honor of the United States Holiday celebrating "Labor Day". [jwplayer mediaid="5725"] We hope you had a pleasant day away from your toils, and have gratitude for all of the people who are on the clock. … [Read more...] about Musicians At Work on The 3D RadioActivity
