American Idiot

This is quite a departure from the usual fare on this site. American Idiot is by Green Day from the same-named album released in 2004.

All Along the Watchtower

One of my favourite Hendrix tunes--the lyrics inspire vivid images while the guitar inspires the ears right to the brain.

Balla Linda

Balla Linda was written by Italian singer and songwriter Lucio Battisti in the late '60's. In 1969, American group The Grass Roots scored a hit with its English translation Bella Linda.

I loved this tune from the moment I heard it. It probably helped that I had a big crush on a girl named Linda at the time.

Note to any Italians out there: I took small artistic liberties in my translation of the lyrics. ;)

One Beer

My tribute to Bob Dylan serves as a warning to little bunnies, piggies and duckies everywhere.

Stray Cat Strut

This is a very cool song about a very cool cat released by Stray Cats in the early eighties.

Walk, Don't Run

Another classic instrumental tune, this one from 1960 by The Ventures. This group is the best-selling instrumental band of all time, having sold over 100 million records. They influenced too many artists to mention and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. They still tour to this day.

Sleepwalk

This is one of my favourite instrumental songs. It reached number one on Billboard's Top 40 in 1959. It was composed and recorded by Santo & Johnny (Farina).