OK, the gun is at your head, its hammer cocked, you have a split-second to decide. What is your favorite r&r record at this moment in time? It can be something you grew up with or something that's grown on you over the years. It certainly doesn't matter if it came out thirty years back or three weeks ago. What is the one recording right now that means the most to you. We've experienced so much over so many years, it's hard to pick just one, but not really. Rock n' Roll is immediate, there's something that resonates right now. What the Heck is it?
For me it's...
Derek & The Dominos - Layla and other assorted love songs
This record got me into the blues when I was in Jr high, it showed me different facets of r&r and, turned me onto sleazy, greasy, funky southern slide. It was a big favorite back then. Other things got in the way over the years. I experienced fads and frolics with all kinda cool sounds, but this is where I return. It explores the tattered terrain of a heart in love from varied angles and makes the listener feel. Duane Allman's slide work is primal, especially on the title track. The fevered dual lead vocals of Bobby Whitlock and Eric Clapton are more entwined than harmonized. The Rhythm section of Jim Gordon(d) and bass player Carl Radle is supple and spot on. Eric/Derek and Duane on guitar are the icing on thie cake. I used to think they was the cake 'til I understood the depth and breadth of all its ingrediants. Great stuff
Oh, and to be clear, come back again and again to let us know what's your favorite right then. I will.
For me it's...
Derek & The Dominos - Layla and other assorted love songs
This record got me into the blues when I was in Jr high, it showed me different facets of r&r and, turned me onto sleazy, greasy, funky southern slide. It was a big favorite back then. Other things got in the way over the years. I experienced fads and frolics with all kinda cool sounds, but this is where I return. It explores the tattered terrain of a heart in love from varied angles and makes the listener feel. Duane Allman's slide work is primal, especially on the title track. The fevered dual lead vocals of Bobby Whitlock and Eric Clapton are more entwined than harmonized. The Rhythm section of Jim Gordon(d) and bass player Carl Radle is supple and spot on. Eric/Derek and Duane on guitar are the icing on thie cake. I used to think they was the cake 'til I understood the depth and breadth of all its ingrediants. Great stuff
Oh, and to be clear, come back again and again to let us know what's your favorite right then. I will.
