From the Road, Two for Sunday

Spent a loooong time on the road this past week, and will be doing the same this weekend.  After today, I think I’ll have calluses on my  . . . well, let’s just say I’ll have some new calluses.  (smile)

One of the good things about being on the road is the opportunity to listen to some music you haven’t heard in a while.  During the trip, I had a chance to listen a fair bit of music that qualifies on that score.

And yeah: that means I’m gonna Ramble On again. But don’t worry – I’m not gonna attempt Karaoke for that old Zepplin tune and post audio of it here. (smile)  And today’s ramble is a short one – or a short pair, to be more precise.

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This was one tune from the trip; I hadn’t heard it in a years. I’m certainly glad now it was on the trip’s playlist.

 

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I grew up in the Deep South. But I have to admit I’d forgotten just how dead on-target this tune was in capturing being a youngster there.  IMO few tunes capture that experience better.

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FWIW: the album of the same name is worth a listen. Some really good tunes on that one.

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I also had the chance to listen to a truly special collection of more recent vintage, from and about the US southwest – the Refreshments’ Fizzy Fuzzy Big and Buzzy. While technically not their debut (the group had put out other recorded work), it was the first of their offerings to receive widespread notice.

Longtime TAH readers know I’m a fan of the group, particularly of their signature tune “Banditos”. However, unless you’re a fan there’s a good chance you’ve probably never even heard of what I consider the best tune – even though it’s from the same disc.

I have to agree. While knowing the future could be useful . . . some knowledge just isn’t worth it.

Category: Geezer Alert!, Pointless blather, Who knows