Doctor My Eyes | Jackson Browne | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

 Have we had this before? I DON’T CARE! It’s fab!

Experience the magic of collaboration as Playing For Change brings together the legendary Jackson Browne, with some of the greatest musicians from around the world for a stunning rendition of his classic, "Doctor My Eyes.” 

This Song Around The World reunites members of “The Section”— Leland Sklar and Russ Kunkel, who played on the original 1972 song. This reimagining blends the amazing musical stylings of Zakir Hussain, Giovanni Hidalgo, Char and 11 amazing musicians from around the globe, along with a special introduction of the extraordinarily talented Chavonne Stewart, who all collectively create an evocative piece that speaks to the unifying power of music. Written by: Jackson Browne Featuring Jackson Browne- Vocals, Piano Leland Sklar- Bass Russ Kunkel- Percussion Zakir Hussain- Tablas Giovanni Hidalgo- Congas Raul Maldonado- Guiro Jorginho Gomes- Drums Rajhesh Vaidhya- Veena Char- Guitar Sherieta Lewis- Vocals Roselyn Williams- Vocals Chavonne Stewart- Vocals Mayla Valentin- Shakers Rafael Pacheco- Cavaquinho Ali Diarra- Xylophone Bayakanda- Drum Group

Song of The Day : "Everyday People" PLAYING FOR CHANGE

We haven’t had any Playing For Change for a while and here is a GEM!

If you play one thing today

MAKE IT THIS 

Everyday People feat. Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Keb' Mo' | Turnaround Arts | Playing For Change

Riders on the Storm ft. The Doors | Playing For Change

RIDERS ON THE STORM

Playing For Change - from John Densmore and featuring Robby Krieger 

Riders on the Storm ft. The Doors | Song Around… | Playing For Change

signing off for the night with his favourite song from a favourite band by the extent members John and Robby with the guys from Playing For Change

Everlasting Arms feat. Dr. John | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

 

"You can lean on me brother, I can see you've carried too long..." This lyric is something we can all relate to. Sometimes life gets to be too much or too hard and we need somewhere positive to put our troubles so we can move on. Music is one of best places to put your problems and lay down your burdens, and when you hear Luke Winslow-King, Vasti Jackson, Dr. John, and Roots Gospel Voices of Mississippi sing these words, you know everything is going to be alright. “Everlasting Arms” is the second song from our Listen to the Music series — our newest body of work comprising 12 new Songs Around The World and featuring Buddy Guy, The Doobie Brothers, Warren Haynes, Dr. John, Jack Johnson, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and many more. All music in this series was recorded live outside with a mobile studio and features over 200 musicians from 25 different countries. The album will be released on April 20th, 2018 (pre-order available now), with one new video from the series dropping every month! 100% of Playing For Change’s profits from this album will go to the Playing For Change Foundation, helping to support music education across the globe. Listen to the music; change the world! JOIN THE MOVEMENT Subscribe to our newsletter: http://bit.ly/1x9CAfJ

Ain’t that the truth! 

PLAYING FOR CHANGE | 'Listen to the Music' feat. Tom Johnston (The Doobie Brothers cover)

 

Listen to the Music feat. Tom Johnston (The Doobie Brothers) | Playing For Change

Playing For Change - Soul Shine

 Playing For Change - Soul Shine

after the Crossroads vid the other day I of course stumbled across this one  . . . .to start the week here

Playing For Change - Crossroads - Songs Around The World - Playing For Change | Visit Mississippi

 I’d been waiting for this one out yesterday . . . it's a peach!

Crossroads | Song Around The World | Playing For Change x Visit Mississippi

Song/number of THE DAY! PLAYING FOR CHANGE | Doctor My Eyes | Jackson Browne | Song Around The World

 If you’re feeling down and confused by the world around you at the moment ( yea me too!) turn this UP!

Especially for my American pals on here . . . . . . . .but well, everyone really!

If this doesn’t have you dancing around the room in your pants someone done taken your funky bone AWAY!

Jackson Browne and pals featuring another hero of mine (yes I gots loads!!!) Mr Leland Sklar on bass!

Doctor My Eyes | Jackson Browne | Song Around The World

Playing For Change say:

They have a new album coming!

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PLAYING FOR CHANGE! | La Bamba various and all sorts, the shiz!

 Too Silly!? For ya! The CACKLE SISTERS? Why whatsa matter wit yo’ mill!?

How about a version of LA BAMBA

I am not a sailor, I am the captain!

Playing For Change tribute to Robbie Robertson ‘ Knocking On Heaven’s Door'

 FOR ROBBIE

Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door | PFC Band | Tribute to Robbie Robertson

| Live Outside | | Playing For Change

I love this and am a huge fan of the guys here Mermans especially (from the DRoC and South Africa) and the Nation Steel steel player Roberto Luti from Italy

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For Robbie - May you stay FOREVER YOUNG

 

Mavis Staples played a gig last night and ended with a cover of 'The Weight’ she didn’t say a word . . . . . 

 . . . . she didn’t need to

3 years ago . . . “The Weight,” features Ringo Starr and The Band's original member Robbie Robertson, along with musicians across 5 continents. Great songs can travel everywhere bridging what divides us and inspiring us to see how easily we all get along when the music plays. Special thanks to our partner Cambria® for helping to make this possible and to Robbie Robertson, Ringo Starr and all the musicians for joining us in celebrating 50 years of this classic song.

with Bob - Forever Young, Let Me Follow You Down

KEB MO - MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY! - PFC

 MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY!

Got the Christmas Blues?

Thanks to 'Playing For Change' a Christmas wish from the master, Keb Mo!

Off out for Christmas grub and stuff with one child and their family and not to another and his . . . thanks Covid! Thanks a whole heck of a lot . . . . . . . . .remember as Wol said:

GON OUT
BACKSON
BISY
BACKSON
A.S.

Let's end the day with this from the guys at Playing For Change with Robbie Robertson, Ringo, Marcus King started off the vocals, Roberto Luti on National Steel slide who seems to be on everything and rightly so to, there's also Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson, Mermans Mosengo who I have mentioned before and always enjoy his vocal style, and many of the regular contributors at P4C


50 years after it became a hit . . . . . . . .

Because . . . . . .while scoochin' around t'internet looking for Mr Mahal I checked out the 'Playing For Change' gang who I love and I found this from Mr Keb Mo a perennial favourite and here with a Son House number 'Walking Blues' . . . . . . . . 

Aw Heck! Let's have another . . . . . . . . 54-46 Was My Number . . . . . . . . .

Just a little bit more . . . . . . . . Everlasting Arms featuring Dr. John

PLAYING FOR CHANGE!

We love Mermans! 


Click to win a Lee Oskar Harmonica [Playing For Change]

 . . . . . . just little bit

PLAYING FOR CHANGE

But this is for everyone on a Spring Bank Holiday Monday and celebrating a nice long weekend in the sunshine. Nice and mild here but holy moly check out the California Footwarmers!
Warmed these feet a treat!

PLAYING FOR CHANGE

Maybe in response to a year where xenophobia and hatred of the 'dread immigrant' mixed up with ignorance as to what a refugee actually is or those seeking asylum let alone any understanding of the world that has created them, I felt the need to post some Playing For Change videos. Mostly the live recordings are shown simultaneously being played around the dust ball that is our planet and unites people of all countries and cultures joined together in music. They don't always get it right in my humble opinion but boy when they do!? They really cook, and here are some of my favourites from the last 12 months or so . . . . . .











with the master hisself, Toots Hibbert  . . . . . and TAJ MAHAL!

and perhaps my favourite above all with the wonderful Mermans Mosengo and Keb Mo (we love these guys!)

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I don't post these often enough but here are Roberto Luti and Nico Bereciartua live in Patagonia, Argentina. PFC Says "This performance was filmed under a tree with an audience of birds and a few lucky people. Now we share it with all of you. Two soul brothers connected through music and a love for the blues. Turn it up and share it with everyone you can." So I did!


Enjoy!

AW heck! I better post this too! I love Keb Mo and here he is with his son on drums . . .(how did that happen!?) and Mermans Mosengo on vocals as well  it is naughtiest, loosest version of 'Honky Tonk Women' you have EVER heard! Fonk it!