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@miohanars You're watchin' this, and I'm not!

As a very young man I saw her perform this song, in a small dark club in Seattle. Brilliant singer, longtime "star" and hopeless junkie. Gil Scott-Heron's poetry was and is almost without equal. But this woman OWNED this song. She held every listener/viewer in her hands, her voice. Old men a...

The true "Godfather" of Rap. Prior to Hip Hop, this was the shit that was considered hardcore, cutting edge, radical and the unabashed truth. Frightening to much of society, liberating to many others, and incinerating to the government. And no one did it better the this man. One of "The Last ...

Do NOT fail to listen to Miss Alberta Hunter doing Fine And Mellow.

I'm not a great fan of Ms. Holiday, never have been. Her singing is good, but, in my opinion, not great. But the songs she sang, or is famous for singing are sooooo damn right! Perfect. She lives on.

Sorry to say, well, I'm not sorry sayin' it, but Ms. Hunter's rendition is better than Billie Holiday's (or Diana Ross portraying Billie). To say nothing of the other versions. Just sayin'. Thank you msjazzylinn for uploading it. You, Alberta and the song, are too precious.

I say it again, this is one great performance. Great! Nothing less. Each instrument is played as well as I've ever heard it played, and I've heard most of the masters; jazz, rock, blues, c/w, "classical", etc. And this song has some all of those (except maybe c&w) genres. Pretentious? Ove...

Wino! My girl! The most interesting and impressive things about this woman was not that she became famous and successful and died at a young age. What captivated me is that every- thing I've heard her sing, is brilliant! EVERYTHING! How many artists can do that? What she had was a talent w...

I first heard this as a small child when my father constantly played this album. Oh, and what an album it is. One of the greats. Jobim, Getz and the Gilbertos! How could it not be great? Corcovado, The Girl From Ipanema, So Danco Samba,.... Oh how lovely.

My Spanish is somewhat limited, but, when I first heard this song, 15 years ago, I instantly fell in love with it. In any language, this is an excellent piece of music. Enrique! And gracias nocheoscura13, for uploading it.

@laboloche Legends indeed. Immortals, if I may say so. Once, back in the 80s, some critic compared Bono to Foreigner's lead vocalist. Or the other way around. He stated that Mick Jones could sing circles around Bono. Hmmmmm. You couldn't prove it by me. Not now, then, ever. LEGENDs? I...

@gingerofwar97 Yes, it's not bad. What it is, is beyond good. Lyrically, it is among Bono's best. Musically, it's among U2's very best. Easily one the best songs of the 80s. Or of the 90s, and beyond.

@paxsamoana Hendrix, Page or Clapton? How 'bout Carlos, Townsend, Beck, Duane Allman, Blackmore, Trower,...? I worship Jimi. Yeah, that's what I said, and meant. But don't just name those three when you talk about the greats of the time. And, yes, I'm about to blasphemy, there have been s...

Yes, one of the greatest live performances ever. EVER! Carlos and Shreive played off of each other (and the rest of the band) perfectly. Gregg Rolie (viva Seattle) screamed on the organ. Chepito Areas & Carabello were GRRRREAAAT! And then there was that bass. That BASS! Shreive out drummed...

One of the most original sounds and one of the most gifted guitarists ever. EVER! Say what you want about D'jango, Jimi (who I worship), Clapton, Segovia, Vai, Mongomery, Burrell, Townsend, Thayil, etc., whoever, Carlos is among the very best. Viva Santana!

Along with Baba O'Riley ("Teenage Wasteland"), this HAS to be The Who's greatest performance. Listen to that guitar. The organ/synthesizer. Keith's drumming (especially at the end). Entwhistle's bass. And perhaps the best instrument in this band, Daltrey's vocal chords. And that guitar! An...

Before Stevie Nicks (who I adore) & Buckingham joined the band, Fleetwood Mac was already a truly gifted, no, a truly great band. And yes, thanks for uploadin' this song and vid. And yeah, the Oregon coast is a marvel. As are the hills of Mexico. And the forests of Carolina. And this song. ...

I love Stevie Nicks. No, I LOVE Stevie Nicks. My adoration borders on worship. But Christine McVie ain't no slouch either. Voice, looks, demeanor, lyrics, cloths........damn, look out Stevie. ^_^

@TheDilligan Yeah. Kind of, huh? Pretty good stuff.

I'm looking for the episode where the woman spelled "years" with a w! You see it? Let me know.

Not quite carib-reggae music that I've grown to know and love, but, it'll do. And, Promises And Lies IS probably the best album by UB40.

They called him "The King Of Punk Funk." Actually, he called himself that, and others followed his lead. In fact, that was his career. He led, (many) others followed and partied with him. And party he did. Like no other. Probably still partying. Hope so. This ain't much of a video, but th...