One song that "speaks" to you
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I just saw this. I know he had been in bad health for a while.
What a very talented guy. RIP Leon Russell.
Not one of his better known songs, but one of my favorites is "Tight Rope" from the 1972 Carney Album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Z9qN8R9Bg
Most people have never seen a picture of him before he had long hair and his trademark beard.
This is from a 1965 TV show Shindig!, where Leon plays piano with Glen Campbell and others.
He looks totally different, but once he starts singing I can instantly recognize his distintive voice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbKHbcvRMiM
What a very talented guy. RIP Leon Russell.
Not one of his better known songs, but one of my favorites is "Tight Rope" from the 1972 Carney Album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Z9qN8R9Bg
Most people have never seen a picture of him before he had long hair and his trademark beard.
This is from a 1965 TV show Shindig!, where Leon plays piano with Glen Campbell and others.
He looks totally different, but once he starts singing I can instantly recognize his distintive voice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbKHbcvRMiM
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Luka Bloom - "Dreams in America"
I first heard this song when visiting a Tower Records store in London.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CPhM7L36YI
I first heard this song when visiting a Tower Records store in London.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CPhM7L36YI
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WildBill wrote:Luka Bloom - "Dreams in America"
I first heard this song when visiting a Tower Records store in London.![]()

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Two songs come to mind:
When I was 20 I dropped out of college and enlisted in the Army. Vietnam was very real, and often in the evening during basic training someone would put this song on and we'd all sing along. (Mild Profanity)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyr7P8VCPDg
I did go to Vietnam, and like everyone else came back somewhat different than when I left. I can never listen to this second song without crying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1NHEKC06og
When I was 20 I dropped out of college and enlisted in the Army. Vietnam was very real, and often in the evening during basic training someone would put this song on and we'd all sing along. (Mild Profanity)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyr7P8VCPDg
I did go to Vietnam, and like everyone else came back somewhat different than when I left. I can never listen to this second song without crying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1NHEKC06og
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Progressive Rock legend Greg Lake has passed after a long battle with cancer at age 69 years. With Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer, Lake was responsible for some of the most startling musical images ever Ive ever experienced.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nvuqh5H8QWE
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nvuqh5H8QWE
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I had not heard this. He [they] made some great music. RIP Greg Lake.Dadtodabone wrote:Progressive Rock legend Greg Lake has passed after a long battle with cancer at age 69 years. With Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer, Lake was responsible for some of the most startling musical images ever Ive ever experienced.

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Sissel - "Auld Lang Syne"
Looks great on full screen viewing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtajxo8d7js
Looks great on full screen viewing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtajxo8d7js
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There are many for sure I find to be sentimental and bring back good memories. One that immediately came to mind is,
"These Eyes" by the Guess Who.
https://youtu.be/sw8nXCx5qgo
"These Eyes" by the Guess Who.
https://youtu.be/sw8nXCx5qgo
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sent to you from my safe space in the hill country
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Ricky King - An instrumental version of "Time to Say Goodbye"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jLSYhQU2c8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jLSYhQU2c8
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Just some guy's opinion.
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My grandson turned me onto this song. I cant say I'm a die-hard fan of the band, but this cover really nails it. Even Simon and Garfunkle reportedly contacted them to give them a thumbs up.Pariah3j wrote:Can't get this cover outta my head. I've always been a huge fan of Disturbed but man, this live version really shows his range IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk7RVw3I8eg
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