Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Okay, the circle closes. Mel Torme was once the drummer for Benny Goodman. Benny Goodman was a protege of producer John H Hammond. John H Hammond was probably the most prolific producer and talent scouts in the history of recorded music in the 20th century. Hammond was instrumental in sparking or furthering numerous musical careers, including those of Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Teddy Wilson, Big Joe Turner, Pete Seeger, Babatunde Olatunji, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Bob Dylan, Freddie Green, Leonard Cohen, Bruce Springsteen, Arthur Russell, Asha Puthli and Stevie Ray Vaughan. So.... here is Bob Dylan - Knockin On Heavens Door http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV74H4WqexU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reuben Sandwich 13841 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 I went a knockin' on Heaven's door just to check out the place for future consideration. You wouldn't believe the monthly fees they charge there. May have to look into other options. Anyway I digress. Whilst there I see Ms Etta James is unpacking her things and who would be there helping her out but Otis Redding. To make a long story short, he offered to sing a song in tribute to Etta and the fact that tomorrow is her birthday. Johnny Otis, who helped launch Etta's career, was busy preparing for her birthday festivities and could not be reached for comment. Try A Little Tenderness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXmLjbTBcdU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Alright. A short one. Otis Redding was the premier artist for STAX Records in the mid 60's. Atlantic was a pseudo parent company to STAX, and "lent" the label "Sam & Dave" Sam & Dave were the quintessential soul duet, influencing countless acts... specifically: Blues Brothers - Soul Man Soul Man was actually a huge hit for Sam & Dave - but was even larger for the Blues Brothers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyofHalifax 15339 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 And here's John Belushi aka, Jake Blues, imitating Joe Cocker. John Belushi - With a Little Help From my Friends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Speaking of Cocker.... He of course won his Grammy for his duo with Jennifer Warnes. Jennifer Warnes was best known for duos with everyone, including Bill Medley. Bill Medley was of course the low voice in yet another duo, the Righteous Brothers. The Righteous Brothers biggest hit was "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" This is their other hit.... Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 The Blues Brothers were John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Well Dan Aykroyd was born in Ottawa Ontario, Canada And although he took US citizenship, he maintains Canadian ties by living in Sydenham, Ontario, on Loughborough Lake (a rocky shoaly lake btw, but that's the boater/fisherman in me talking LOL) Sydenham is on the outskirts of Kingston Ontario Well a well known band comes from Kingston Ontario Here they are, singing about another Ontario town The Tragically Hip-Bobcaygeon RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 this will be my shortest post in this thread!!! Bobcaygeon = Happy Ending (trust me!!!) Mika - Happy Ending Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 this will be my shortest post in this thread!!! Bobcaygeon = Happy Ending (trust me!!!) Mika - Happy Ending Well my happy ending in Bobcaygeon wasn't the type you are thinking about I launched out of Bobcaygeon to go fishing Pigeon Lake for muskie Caught my biggest muskie there...44" x 22" muskie...trophy size for Pigeon So with that thought in mind...here's Big Fish Rap, apologies ahead of time RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyofHalifax 15339 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 If it's ok with everyone here, I'm going to ignore the fishing theme as I suspect that is a shallow pool of songs, so to speak. Instead, I'll run with the rap parody theme. The best crossover would be Lonely Island's I'm on a Boat but I'm going to go with Flight of the Conchords instead. Flight of the Conchords - Hiphopopotamus vs Rhymenoceros Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 If it's ok with everyone here, I'm going to ignore the fishing theme as I suspect that is a shallow pool of songs, so to speak. Instead, I'll run with the rap parody there. The best crossover would be Lonely Island's I'm on a Boat but I'm going to go with Flight of the Conchords instead. Flight of the Conchords - Hiphopopotamus vs Rhymenoceros Well aren't hippos and rhinos animals from the jungle? The Beach Boys sang about jungle animals in this little song In The Jungle The Mighty Jungle (the Lion Sleeps Tonight) (the lion being another jungle animal) RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyofHalifax 15339 Report post Posted January 26, 2012 I suspect this will be the only time I post Bruno Mars in this thread. However, it is catchy, and it's about *ahem* lyin' around all day. Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted January 26, 2012 I suspect this will be the only time I post Bruno Mars in this thread. However, it is catchy, and it's about *ahem* lyin' around all day. Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song Lyin' around all day Well maybe the Lazy Song is appropriate but what comes to mind Margaritaville-Jimmy Buffet RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reuben Sandwich 13841 Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Well aren't hippos and rhinos animals from the jungle?The Beach Boys sang about jungle animals in this little song In The Jungle The Mighty Jungle (the Lion Sleeps Tonight) (the lion being another jungle animal) RG Sorry to be a nit picker and I do love the Beach Boys, but this is The Tokens version from 1961 of a Solomon Linda song dating back to 1939. Speaking of token, I'm sure Mr Buffet would recall settin' around just One Toke Over the Line. Brewer and Shipley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejvcd-JeVCQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Tesla - Toke About It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyofHalifax 15339 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Maybe Tesla does the Astro.... White Stripes - Astro I was at the show from this video. They were pretty incredible. Well, Jack anyway :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reuben Sandwich 13841 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Chuck Connors lost his stripes for the accusation of being a coward in the U. S. Cavalry. He was Branded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Chuck Connors lost his stripes for the accusation of being a coward in the U. S. Cavalry. He was Branded. Here's another song about a guy labelled coward Kenny Rogers-Coward Of The County RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Steppenwolf - Sookie Sookie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren Lewis 1148 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Mountain....Mississippi Queen http://youtu.be/lPkqfP9f9R0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reuben Sandwich 13841 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Oh, love that Mississippi Queen. Let's stay in the mountains for now though. Led Zepellin Misty Mountain Hop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxSEDnJ-1eA&feature=share Hey Whoopy cats! Edited January 27, 2012 by *r*j****l album cover Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldblueeyez 15475 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Calvin Harris has recently become popular on this side of the Atlantic, but if you delve back into his disography, you'll find this one, which seems quite fitting for hobbyists: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyofHalifax 15339 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Beastie Boys - Girls Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 More girls! Motley Crue - Girls, Girls, Girls Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Alll right... here we go.... Nikki Sixx was a member of Motley Crue He was also a member of Sisters with Blackie Lawless Blackie Lawless was a member of several acts, most notably the New York Dolls New York Dolls - Looking for a kiss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyofHalifax 15339 Report post Posted January 30, 2012 Blackie Lawless doesn't have anything to do with these guys, other than a name. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings - Stoned This is also the only non-Warren Zevon song I know of to mention werewolves in the opening line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
