The Righteous Brothers recorded this song in 1974 as a tribute to music artists who had met with untimely deaths: Bobby Darin, Otis Redding, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Croce.
Tuesday 11 September 2007
Rock and Roll Heaven
When I watched this one in its entirety for the first time, it almost brought a tear to my eye. I grew up during the time that all these performers were big stars. Yes...I'm that old.
The Righteous Brothers recorded this song in 1974 as a tribute to music artists who had met with untimely deaths: Bobby Darin, Otis Redding, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Croce.
The Righteous Brothers recorded this song in 1974 as a tribute to music artists who had met with untimely deaths: Bobby Darin, Otis Redding, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Croce.
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Music and Lyrics meant something back then
ReplyDeleteUnless your name was Roger Miller--"You can't rollerskate in a buffalo herd..."
ReplyDeleteWell "Dang Me" wasn't too bad.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Vinny. I enjoyed them all.
Thanks. I'm just a no-talent newbie, but it keeps me off the streets.
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