Desperado

One of the very first concerts I attended was in Sullivan Stadium, use to be the the place the Pats played. This song got a lot of play time on my stereo and in the car. Does it bring back any memories for you? Mine is sneaking in a six pack of beer to the Eagles concert in a KFC large bucket of chicken. Put a few pieces of chicken on top and under the white paper there were six shiltz draughts....ah the good old days

Whole Lotta Love!

I remember hours of listening to this break through album. Published in 1969 I couldn't wait to rush out and buy it. Needless to say this raw rock album drove my parents crazy. Still rocks!

Summer

I remember when Turnstiles came out in 1976. I loved this song the moment I heard the opening piano piece. Fourteen years later my son Joey was born and I was still listening. Billy Joel has been one of those artists that is the soundtrack of my life. Joey and I have seen the breath of times referenced in this song. I am blessed to have such a great son.Proud of you dude!

 

First Concert

My very first concert I was at the stadium where the patriots played. I am pretty sure that some of the Fiorini sisters were there. I believe we got beer into the stadium by putting a six pack under fried chicken in a KFC bucket.

Is There A Bright Light?

In Memphis?

A First Without Mom

 Okay, so please forgive the melancholy post the evening before my birthday.  It is kind of weird that this will be the first time that I've celebrated this event without my mom. In the months following my mom's passing last year I listened to this Edwin Mccain s song multiple times while reminiscing.

It's a beautiful tune and tonight I'm enjoying listening, sipping wine, enjoying this beautiful Florida evening, thinking about my mom and at the same time am incredibly grateful for my beautiful family and friends Wishing you a great night :-)

So without further a do;

Paul Williams & The Rainbow Connection

In 1979 I thought this was a pretty ok movie with a magical song. The song written by Paul Williams, who I got to meet years later when he signed my original Muppet Move album. His son and daughter attended the boarding  where I worked.

Rainbow connection was the song Joey sang when auditioning for the production of Oliver, at the New London Barn Playhouse. The audition landed him the role of Oliver at a Summer Stock Theater production.

It is a special song that has found a way to be relevant for a lot of years in my life. I suspect it continues to have meaning for many of my dear friends.,

I Remember Where

My birthday is on the horizon, so I have been reflecting on a lot of things. I can't tell you the date, but I remember when I was glued to a seat listening to Crosby, Stills & Nash perform Suite Judy Blue Eyes.   I thought it was the most amazing piece of work I had ever heard. Honestly, I had forgotten that Stephen Stills is most likely one of the most talented people to ever have walked the planet. Do the math.

Sunday Mornings

While at first glance one may think Lionel Richie, ahh but no. Sunday mornings in the Omega House

back at PSC was usually a time for slow wake ups. Usually with a little Spyro Gyra and Morning Dance. Sometime around noon a ride to the Kancamagus Highwayalways seemed like a good idea.

Risky Business

In 1983 this was an incredible tune and one of the best train scenes ever to hit the big screen. We should all have such a ride on the rails at some point in our lives. For me 1983 also meant working at South Shore Bank in Quincy, MA. It was also the year of the famous 6am surprise birthday party for my roommate Jack.

We've All Got One

Sunday Morning. Always an interesting part of the week. I usually find myself being both reflective and looking ahead. So this morning Pandora was tuned to a singer song writer that has pretty much seen me through every stage of my life. This past week was about big life decisions and now with that behind I look ahead and own the responsibility to create the future I have imagined. Where ever the road leads I know I will always be accompanied by this old trusted friend.

Love Potion #9

My first 45 I owned was this one below:

I think I played this 100 times when I brought it home. If you asked me now I could not have even told you the band was that recorded the song. I could however still sing the whole way through and not miss a beat. Not that you would want me to :-)

First Album

I remember the sense of being cool and all grown up when I bought my first album back in 1963. I remember taking it out of the bag and and holding it, I thought is was like the coolest thing ever. Then putting it on the record player I played it over and over until my parents asked for a break. The big tune at the time was also on the cover.

That album made the college tour with me. There were a few frat house parties that pushed the boundaries of epic when I cranked up the title track.

Afte watching these guys on youtube I am glad that I heard the music via the album and not in person :-)

Happy St Patricks Day!