Fantastic!
Some really serious jams since last I checked this thread. The songs from Widespread Panic and Warren Haynes… some quality stuff from Trey… I think it’s been decades since I got into a Phish groove.
Then the Christmas cats! What a fun interlude. Now for another something less serious…
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Ella Fitzgerald – "Blues In the Night" (1961)
Music for "Blues In the Night" was composed in 1941 by Howard Arlen. He's the same guy who wrote "Over the Rainbow" for The Wizard of Oz. The words were written by Tin Pan Alley lyricist Johnny Mercer, who was also one of the co-founders of Capital Records. The song has since earned a place in the Great American Songbook, famous for its opening line: "My mama done told me..."
My mama done tol' me when I was in pigtails
My mama done tol' me, "Hon
A man's gonna sweet talk and give ya the big eye
But when the sweet talkin's done...
A man's a two-face
A worrisome thing who'll leave ya to sing
The blues in the night"
– Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
In addition to the fine vocal by Ella, the video below features some tasty horn playing from a whole bunch of good jazz players, some of whom are well-known, and others, not so much. Performer credits are given at Wikipedia: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book.
As I listened to the first verse, I found myself thinking: This is good, but, perhaps, a bit dated. As it went on, however, I settled in, the tune heated up, and I ended up concluding: Wow! This is a great recording.
Given that experience, my advice is to just let it play, and see what happens.
Do Ya Wanna Taste It by Wig Wam
Have you seen the show Peacemaker? That one.
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If we have to listen to Christmas music.
Bob and Doug McKenzie 1981
Great White North
The 12 Days of Christmas
For those not familiar,
The great white North is Canada
Kennedy Center Awards Sturgill Simpson plays Ripple
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“Ripple” is, arguably, Robert Hunter’s greatest lyric.
A lot of my friends pick it as their favorite Dead tune.
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Grateful Dead Tribute – "Not Fade Away" (2024)
When the likes of Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi and Dave Matthews come out to honor you, then you know you done something right. Nice to see folks dancin’!
This tune was written by Buddy Holly.
Kudos to @Pennzy for spotting the GD at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors.
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That was a great tribute.
For sure! They only gave the band two minutes, but they completely captured the feel of the Dead’s arrangement. And the audience was feeling it, too!
Commanding the entire stage from the right side of the first riser: Derek Trucks (slide guitar)
Front line vocals: Dave Matthews, Susan Tedeschi, Leon Bridges, Maggie Rogers
First riser: Graham Lesh (electric guitar), Sturgill Simpson (acoustic guitar), Hollow body electric guitar (from Sturgill Simpson’s band), Don Was (bass)
Second riser: Jeff Chimenti (Hammond B3 Organ), Drummer #1 (from Sturgill Simpson’s band), Drummer #2
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Bob Weir looked a little stiff. He is in his element when he is performing, not watching. 
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Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band
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Jerry Garcia Band Tangled Up In Blue
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The Reason For The Season… 
Makes me want to go chillin’ and representin’ and gettin’ jiggly.
Some smooth funky goodness…
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4 tracks, one video. Make sure you use headphones or speakers with enough bass extension. It sounds like trash on my phone in comparison to my speakers
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Nice, this will go great as I tidy the apartment
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