Eriks Ipod Playlist Carl Douglas Kung Fu Fighting

I'm not sure why but this has been on everyone of Eriks Playlists since I have been married to him. Somewhere in the past 20 years  I have come to love this song. It makes me giggle. Carl Douglas attributes this song to watching a kung fu movie, jazz great Oscar Peterson, and pain killers.  Enough said.

Eriks Ipod Playlist. David Bowie Heroes

I always liked David Bowie . He was one of many great artists during my youth. Lately however I have a new found David Bowie appreciation. His songs seem to be a bit more meaningful. Was I a shallow teenager or do songs have different meaning in different phases of our life.   Also need to mention the older Bowie in the video. He looks so normal. Hmmmmmm.........

Eriks Ipod Playlist .Glenn Miller In the Mood.

Another Iconic ageless song. Love the old videos. I've read a lot  of blogs and articles about kids playing their parents old records. I guess I can finally say this is from my parents record collection.

Eriks Ipod Playlist. Tracy Chapman Talkin about a Revolution

I love Tracy Chapman. She makes me care. Being one of Americas most socially conscious writers/ performers she also lives what she preaches.  Shes a smart strong educated woman with a wonderful skill. The world needs more Tracy Chapmans.......

Eriks Ipod Playlist: Aerosmith Sweet Emotion

Great old rock from my teenagedom. I had this 8 track tape in high school and must have played it a thousand times. Toys in the Attic had the infamous Big Ten Inch on it and I loved to roll down the windows and sing at the top of my lungs.The good thing about an Aerosmith song is that the lyrics were always simple and clear. Anyone could be a rock star when they came on the radio.  My friend Tracy and I would drive the little white Toyota for hours just looking for trouble. Those sure were good days. I saw these guys a few years ago. They still rock for old guys. Maybe they could be part of the Over 50 Music Fest!!!!!

Eriks Ipod playlist: Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris : This is Us

Great song to commemorate a great marriage. 20 years ago today Erik and I were married in a field of flowers . My sister dropped the top of the cake and her horse almost killed someones kid and oh yeah my brother was an hour late. The perfect wedding. This is us. Hopefully for many more years to come.

Erik Ipod Playlist: Howlin Wolf Tail Dragger

I swear every time I hear this song I smell a smoke filled bar.  Being sellers of used music we are beyond fortunate to have an Ipod full of old Blues. Its always a welcome treat when one pops up during shuffle mode. Its funny too because they love to insert themselves between  Taylor Swift and The Smiths. My Ipod has a personality disorder. Howlin Wolf was just about the only old Blues Masters to acquire a fortune. Most were not paid well or squandered their money on wild women and booze. Not Howlin Wolf , he was illiterate until the age of 40 and went back to school to get a GED. He armed his self with an education .  What a smart and talented man he was.