Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin and Walter Brennan - Cindy, Cindy
Yesterday I posted Johnny Cash and Nick Cave singing a version of this song. This version is one of my all-time favorite movie scenes, from the classic Howard Hawks western Rio Bravo. The joy of the actors having fun is palpable on screen. If you’ve never seen Rio Bravo, do yourself a favor. It’s one of my favorite westerns and stars the great John Wayne.
elton. grandma’s turntable favorite. the sound of a childhood.
One of my turntable favorites as well. I have his first 8 albums on vinyl (up through Rock of the Westies). Elton John is probably one of two artists that I love that people are surprised to find out are among my favorites (the other being early rock-n-roll era Rod Stewart). If you’re a fan of country music, you need to check out Elton’s homage to country and American folklore Tumbleweed Connection, a thoroughly brilliant album.
circa 1938.
My grandfather’s drink of choice. When he passed away, my uncle, dad and I went to his old Eagles lodge and had a shot of Seagram’s 7 in his honor.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Into My Arms
More Nick Cave. One of the most romantic songs I can think of.
Johnny Cash and Nick Cave - I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
What’s better than Johnny Cash and Nick Cave singing an old standard? Johnny Cash and Nick Cave singing a Hank Williams song.
Johnny Cash and Nick Cave - Cindy
Two of my all-time favorites singing a great old song. Doesn’t get much better than this.
Howlin’ Rain - Death Prayer in Heaven’s Orchard
Originally started as a Comets on Fire side project, Howlin’ Rain has developed into a full-time project. The San Francisco-based psych rock band combines laid-back 70’s rock grooves with modern psych into druggy, hazy, thoroughly American music. Their newest album, The Russian Wilds, was produced by Rick Rubin and released on his American Recordings. I highly recommend it for fans of early 70’s, drug-heavy rock n roll.
