You knew when you heard Relish, her debut album from 1995, you were hearing a special voice. Happy birthday, Joan …
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Joan Osborne
Tag: Country rock
Uneasy Rider
“Let there be harmony, let there be fun, and 12 notes of music to make us all one.”
His politics got a little wonky for me in the latter days, but I’ve been diggin’ the CDB since college when Charlie Daniels introduced me to “southern rock.” I was hooked. I met him doing a interview a few years later and I was at his induction into the Grand Ol’ Opry on January 19, 2008. Charlie Daniels WAS the genuine article. Rest easy.
Toulouse Street
Album #2 for The Doobie Brothers and their first with drummer Mike Hossack, who with John Hartman, form that classic Doobie twin-drummer sound. Released on July 1, 1972.
Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda’s Grammy Award winning album is released on June 30, 1998. It’s my fav from Lu and features appearances by Emmylou Harris and The Hardore Troubadour — Steve Earle.
Some call it one of the greatest alt-country albums ever and it sits at #304 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Mr. Guitar
Chet Atkins.
Mr. Guitar.
b. June 20, 1924. Genius. Legend.
Should be a damned holiday
Workingman’s Dead turns 50
Think this through with me … The Dead release their 4th album 50 years ago today: June 14, 1970. It’s #262 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and is a must (Along with its companion, American Beauty) in any collection.
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American Stars ‘n Bars
June 13, 1977 ~ Shakey releases his 8th album. Linda Ronstadt, Nicolette Larson and Emmylou Harris lend some vocal help. The album cover is a damn icon and we’re introduced to “Like a Hurricane,” the best road-song ever. Turn it up.
Songs From The Laundermat
Drivin’ and Cryin’ release their “rock” album on June 12, 2012 …
One Of These Nights
Eagles release their fourth and break-through album on June 10, 1975. It ended up being also being a set-up for the world domination that was to come with their next album, “Hotel California.”
Sorry, Dude.
