Showing posts with label Bob Stroud. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bob Stroud. Show all posts

Friday, January 20, 2023

Bob Stroud's 'Gone But Not Forgotten 2022'-- Part 4: 'Knock On Wood'

These are some of the music industry people we lost last year.

KNOCK ON WOOD--  Eddie Floyd   (Jim Stewart co-owner of Stax records and the "ST" part of the name)

SAY YOU LOVE ME--  Fleetwood Mac   (Christine McVie)

GOING FOR THE ONE--  Yes  (Alan White, drummer)

A WHITER SHADE OF PALE--  Procul Harum  (Gary Brooker, founder, leader, vocalist and  pianist)

WHAT A WONDERFUL THING--  Fabulous Rhinestones   (Cal David, guitar)

I'LL BE AROUND--  Spinners  (Thom Bell, producer)

FULL MOON TURN MY HEAD AROUND--  Off Broadway   (Cliff Johnson, leader)

Always sad to lose these people with all the enjoyment they brought us.

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "This Is Our Fork In The Road.  Love's Last Episode."   Answer below.   --Cooter


"I'll Be Around"


Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Bob Stroud's 'Gone But Not Forgotten 2022'-- Part 3: 'Court of the Crimson King'

Musicians we lost last year.

CHINA GROVE--  Doobie Brothers   (John Hartman, drums)

PEGGY SUE--  Buddy Holly   (Jerry Allison, drummer)

HAIR OF THE DOG--  Nazareth   (Manny Charlton, lead guitarist and Dan McCafferty, vocalist)

SPINNING WHEEL--  Blood, Sweat & Tears   (Dick Halligan, keyboards)

PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT--  Meatloaf

THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING--  King Crimson  (Ian McDonald, founding member of the group and also of Foreigner.)

KEEP ON PUSHIN'--  REO Speedwagon   (Gregg Philbin, bass, backing vocals)

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "When The Sun Comes Up On A Sleepy Little Town Down Around San Antone."  --Answer below.  --Cooter


"China Grove"


Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Bob Stroud's 'Gone But Not Forgotten 2022'-- Part 2: 'She's a Beauty'

Musicians we lost last year.

GLORIA--  Shadows of Knight   (Jim Sohns, leader and singer)

WOODSTOCK--  CSN&Y   (Michael Lang, producer of the celebration)

GOOD LOVIN'--  Young Rascals    (Dino Danelli, drummer)

JIM DANDY--  Black Oak Arkansas  (Harvey Jett, guitarist)

WALK DON'T RUN '64--  Ventures  (Don Wilson, guitarist)

SO INTO YOU--  Atlanta Rhythm Section   (Barry Bailey, guitar)

SHE'S A BEAUTY--  Tubes   (Rick Styles, bassist)

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER--  Al Green  (Howard Grimes, drummer)

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "I'd Like To Tell You 'Bout My Baby You Know She Comes Around.  Just 'Bout  Five-Feet Four."  Answer below.  --RoadDog


"Gloria"


Monday, January 16, 2023

Bob Stroud's 'Gone But Not Forgotten' 2022-- Part 1: 'Diamond Girl'

Every new year, Bob Stroud takes a last look at the musicians that we lost in the previous year on his Rock and Roll Roots show on Chicago's WDRV, 97.1 FM.  He did this on January 8, 2023, this year.

Here are the songs he played and names of the people  who died.

BE MY BABY--  Ronettes  (Ronnie Spector)

TELL MAMA--  Savoy Brown  (Kim Simmonds)

DIAMOND GIRL--  Seals & Crofts   (Jim Seals)

STRANGE WAY--  Firefall   (David Muse)

FOUR STRONG WINDS--  Neil Young  (Ian Tyson, songwriter)

OUT IN THE COUNTRY--  Three Dog Night  (Richard Podolor, producer)

REACH OUT IN THE DARKNESS--  Friend and Lover   (Jim Post)

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "I Think It's So Groovy Now That People Are Finally Getting Together."  Answer below.  --RoadDog


"Reach Out In the Darkness"