Thursday, April 30, 2026
David Byrne, Natalia Lafourcade & Mexican Institute Of Sound - "¿Cuál Es La Razón?”
Someone posted this version . . . . . .so I thought I would too!
David Byrne, Natalia Lafourcade & Mexican Institute Of Sound - "¿Cuál Es La Razón?”
David Byrne
GUITAR Tech - Dweezil Zappa
Perhaps only his father’s son could find himself wondering what happens if you were to remove half your frets!??!
For Guitar techie-techies everywhere!
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The History Channel - Kevin Turvey Investigates : Redditch History
Battle of Redditch
Kevin Turvey
Our Raving Roving reporter
History, Journalism and profile of Redditch by Rik Mayall’s dear old friend Kevin Turvey
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Raoul Malo Sings 'For The Good Times’ For Kris Kristofferson | Skyville Live
Raoul Malo Sings
'For The Good Times’
For Kris Kristofferson
🎸 The Story Behind the Song
"For the Good Times" was written by Kris Kristofferson in 1968 and remains one of the most covered songs in the American songbook.
The Ray Price Connection: While Kristofferson wrote it, it was Ray Price who made it a massive #1 hit in 1970. Raul Malo, a lifelong fan of the "Nashville Sound," has often cited Price as a major influence on his own singing style, making this performance a tribute to both the writer and the singer who popularized it.
A Song of Parting: The lyrics deal with the quiet, dignified end of a relationship. Kristofferson wrote it while traveling between Nashville and the Gulf of Mexico, capturing a sense of melancholy that helped redefine country music songwriting in the late 60s.
Grammy Recognition: The song won the Grammy for Best Country Song and propelled Kristofferson from a Nashville songwriter to a global superstar.
✨ Musical Highlights
Vocal Precision: Raul Malo is widely considered one of the finest vocalists of his generation. In this performance, his control is masterful—moving from a hushed, intimate whisper in the verses to a soaring, effortless climax that fills the Skyville studio.
The "Mavericks" Soul: As the frontman of The Mavericks, Malo is known for blending country, rock, and Latin influences. Here, he strips away the "Tex-Mex" flair to focus on a pure, traditional country-ballad delivery, supported by a world-class house band featuring some of Nashville's elite session players.
A Night of Icons: The Skyville Live atmosphere is known for its "stripped-back" elegance. Watch for the genuine reverence in the room as Kristofferson himself watches his disciples breathe new life into his legendary catalog.
🏛️ About Skyville Live: Kris Kristofferson & Friends
Skyville Live is an Emmy-winning online music series filmed in front of a studio audience in Nashville. The 2016 Kristofferson tribute was a landmark event, celebrating the "Rhodes Scholar" of country music. This rendition of "For the Good Times" stands as a testament to the enduring power of Kristofferson’s melodies and Raul Malo’s status as a "singer's singer"—an artist who can take a timeless classic and make it feel brand new.
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Raoul Malo [The Mavericks] - For The Good Times Skyville Live
Birthdays: Remembering Carolyn Cassady on her Birthday!
Carolyn Elizabeth Robinson Cassady (April 28, 1923 – September 20, 2013)
"Carolyn was an American writer and associated with the Beat Generation through her marriage to Neal Cassady and her friendships with Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and other prominent Beat figures. She became a frequent character in the works of Jack Kerouac."
Beverley Martin dies (79)
John and Beverley Martin
John and Beverley Martyn - Go Out And Get It [Stormbringer]
Auntie Aviator - Beverley Martyn
Bush Hall April 29 2014
Beverley Martyn
Mark Pavey Acoustic Guitar
Evan Jenkins Drums
Rex Horan Bass
Michael Watts Electric Guitar
Gary Numan - “Cars” (1979) Moments in Music August 24th 1979
Gary Numan - “Cars” (1979)
—August 24th, 1979—“Cars,” the solo debut single by Gary Numan from the album The Pleasure Principle, was released. A pioneer of electronic music, complete with an androgynous robotic on-stage persona, Gary Numan’s first solo single was an immediate success. Within a month of its release, the song hit the number one spot on the UK Singles chart. The following year, the song had hit in North America, taking the top spot in Canada and peaking at number 9 in the US. In addition, the song was a top 20 hit in the UK in three successive decades: its initial release in 1979, a remixed version reached number 16 in 1987, and its use in a beer advert led to its charting again at number 17 in 1996
Gary Numan - Cars
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