Here is an interesting artist that's new to me, and I wanted to share his music.
I'm still getting into New Orleans culture because it's new to me. Right now I'm fascinated by "Second Lines"; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpKiuVVXXeA&t=14s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG6KH905cGU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HXFzkX8sOY Since I'm not a native of NOLA, I'm sure any one who is, can find "Second Lines" better than what I posted. Please join in. |
Today's Listen: Gene Harris -- INSTANT PARTY A compilation of some of his party music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0RCdSKogeI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOFncukRGUQ Cheers |
The first time I heard "Ode To Billy Joe", I was crossing a bridge in Mississippi in my brand new "Duece" (Electra 225), and I was sure it was the Tallahatchie Bridge, but since I was coming into Hattiesburg, as I discovered much later, that was not it. I have never heard a version of this song I didn't like; I wonder if it's because I was so busy spending my misspent youth. I wish I could spend all over again? Gene Harris can make anything sound good. For old time sake here is the original; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv33eaygVDQ |
Rok, here's a tour of St. Louis, where I used to live, and loved it when I lived there 20 years ago; it's where I was born. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TEi0nJP5BE |
Orpheus, though Mathew McConaughey is not from New Orleans, this is why so many local love this city. Even people that live in Louisiana but not in New Orleans claim this city. https://youtu.be/AMFnOy_BEcM Saturday night I sat in my porch in this heat with a few neighbors drinking bourbon and listening to music |
