I was raised on The Beatles because of my mom, and this is one of my favorite songs from them.
The Beatles — “A Day in the Life”
The Beatles
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 9)
1. Super bob: “Sexy and I Know It” (LMFAO cover)
I love this video!
2. Aerosmith: “Come Together” (The Beatles cover)
Not a huge fan of this version, actually, but hey… It’s still a good song.
3. Five Finger Death Punch: “Bad Company” (Bad Company cover)
Album of the Week: The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour
Magical Mystery Tour is my second favorite album from The Beatles.
On This Day: The Beatles, The Sex Pistols, and Igor Cavalera
In 1962, The Beatles’ first recording session at Abbey Road Studios took place. They recorded six songs, including “Love Me Do” and “Please Please Me.”
1965: The Beatles started a three week run at number one on the US singles chart with “Help.”
1971: Taken from the album Ram, “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” by Paul and Linda McCartney went to number one on the US singles chart.
1976: The Sex Pistols made their television debut on a program entitled “So It Goes.”
1970: Igor Cavalera, drummer for Sepultura, was born.
August 28th Birthdays
Happy birthday to Mary McCartney, Jack Black, Shania Twain, Leann Rimes, and Florence Welch!
And on a personal note, happy birthday to my friends Kristy and Jacob ❤
On This Day: The Beatles and Layne Staley
August 22nd was a big day in The Beatles’ history. In 1962, their first TV appearance was recorded as they played The Cavern Club in Liverpool.
In 1963, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas were at number one on the UK singles chart with “Bad to Me,” a song written for them by John Lennon.
In 1968, Ringo Starr quit the band during the recording of The White Album. He returned in September.
And in 1969, The Beatles met at John Lennon’s home for their final photo shoot.
Layne Staley, front man for Alice in Chains, was born on this day in 1967.
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 1)
I stumbled across an old mixed CD that had nothing but covers on it. Now, most of the time I always think the original is better, but there are some instances in which I have to call it a tie.
This is part one and will include 3 tracks. I’m not sure how many parts there will be. 🙂
1. Disturbed: “Sound of Silence”
Even my parents like this one.
2. The Murderdolls: “White Wedding”
My best friend and I used to watch this video on repeat.
3. Toad the Wet Sprocket: “Hey Bulldog”
This sounds a lot like the original, and it is one of my favorite songs by The Beatles.
Stranded on an Island (Music Edition)
So we’ve all seen the hypothetical “if you were on an island and could only bring five things, what would they be?” Well, this is the music version. What ten albums would you have to have with you? Obviously, this is my list and it is in no particular order.
Pink Floyd: The Wall
Almost everyone’s essential Pink Floyd, and why wouldn’t it be? I also love the movie.
Tom Petty: Wildflowers
I was such a Tom Petty fangirl when I was little. This is my favorite, closely followed by Full Moon Fever.
Marilyn Manson: Mechanical Animals
Love this album from start to finish.
Avenged Sevenfold: Nightmare
It used to be City of Evil, but I like the diversity from track to track on Nightmare.
Tremonti: All I Was
Another one I can play without skipping a single song ❤
Collective Soul’s self-titled album
My other original band crush ❤
Disturbed: Down With the Sickness
Though I’d hate not having their version of “Sound of Silence.”
The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Gotta have something by the Fan Four and my mom used to sing me “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.”
Alter Bridge: Blackbird
Um, duh!
Lynam: Slave to the Machine
Still my favorite by them and always will be.
Feel free to make your own list! 🙂
Throwback Thursday: “Photograph”
I grew up listening to The Beatles with my mom. I always loved Ringo’s solo stuff. I remember going to see Ringo and his all star band when I was really little, around the age of six or seven. He waved at me and it basically made my life. Lol. This year, my dad took my mom to see them for Valentine’s Day. To say that Ringo’s music–actually, the music of every member of the Beatles, both individually and together–has played a huge role in my life would be an understatement. So today I decided to make my throwback track “Photograph,” from the album Ringo, released in 1973.
Song of the Week: Blackbird
I figured since I’m going to see them in a couple of weeks, I should honor them on my blog.
Alter Bridge–“Blackbird” from the album of the same name, performed live at Wembley. Y’all can’t possibly imagine how much I love that Myles plays the riff of “Blackbird” by The Beatles at the opening.
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