Album : T Bone Burnett – T Bone Burnett
This album was an instant CB fave. I can’t remember how I came across it but I’m still trying to wear it out and I can’t. The simplicity, understated playing. … Continue reading
Album : Gram Parsons – Sleepless Nights
After devouring Parson’s first album this was the next step for me. No more sitting on the country fence it was right into the trough. Gram covers tunes by people … Continue reading
Quick Hit : The Waterboys – Fisherman’s Blues
I wasn’t a stranger to the Waterboys. I liked their music. Real good band. With Fisherman’s Blues they made one of CB’s favorite records. This music created emotions and images … Continue reading
Music Single : Calexico – Crystal Frontier
The organ holds the note for a few beats and then the song takes off and you can’t help getting swept up in it. What a sound, what a song. … Continue reading
Album – Van Morrison : Tupelo Honey
CB couldn’t have got a better opening than ‘Wild Night’. I wanted to be in this song Van was singing and do the “Boogie Woogie”. It had a lot of … Continue reading
Single : Hot Rod Lincoln – Commander Cody
CB comes from a long line of car guys so when I first heard this song it was a no brainer. I loved it. This is a Charlie Ryan song … Continue reading
Album : Green River – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Opening riff of the first song Green River, yup that’s what CB wanted. The voice, beat, vibe. The CCR sound. The lyrics of this song are some of … Continue reading
Single : Debris – Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance
Man do I love this song. CB gets a little sentimental with this one. Tears up. All I can say is this is one of my all time … Continue reading
CB Takes a Ride With Fred Eaglesmith
There are a lot of cool rock n roll songs about cars and driving. Here is one of my favorites. Maybe it has something to do with my old man … Continue reading
Music Single : L.A. Freeway – Guy Clark
“Say goodbye to the landlord for me, the sons a bitches always bored me”. When Guy sang the opening few lines of this song I was with him. I was … Continue reading
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