Once again, it feels like time to listen to a few songs. First up is Get Up Kate by the original Eagles, written and sung by Glenn Frey. This song was recorded after they had finished their eponymous debut album in 1972. They had performed it when they were Linda Ronstadt's backup band. In the thumbnail, from left to right, are Bernie Leadon, Randy Meissner, Don Henley and Frey.
Since I've recently noted the anniversary of the tragic death of John Lennon, it seems that one from him might be appropriate. Watching The Wheels is from his (and Yoko Ono's) 1980 album Double Fantasy. The video shows some moments from his "househusband" period.
For today's geography lesson, this is Katmandu by Bob Seger, from his Beautiful Loser album. Like most of the album, this song was recorded with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. During the instrumental break, Seger plays the harmonica. The video coordinates pretty well with the lyrics by including scenes from the United States and Nepal, whose capital is, you guessed it, Katmandu.
In 1966, the Standells came out with Dirty Water, from the album of the same name, and written by their producer Ed Cobb. The song's title is inspired by the pollution in the River Charles, which flows through Boston, to which the song says, "you're my home." As a result of this homage, it is usually played after a victory by venues hosting the Red Sox, the Bruins, the Celtics, and other local teams. At the time, the Standells, who were actually based in Los Angeles, consisted of Dick Dodd (lead vocals & drums), Tony Valentino (guitar & harmonica), Larry Tamblyn (keyboards & backing vocals), and Gary Lane (bass). The video takes us on a tour of Boston.
To finish, here's Inside Out by the Traveling Wilburys, from their second album Vol. 3. Boo Wilbury (Bob Dylan), Muddy Wilbury (Tom Petty), and Spike Wilbury (George Harrison) share the lead vocals, while Clayton Wilbury (Jeff Lynne) adds some harmonies. Spike also contributes some slide guitar. As usual, Buster Sidebury (Jim Keltner) plays drums.
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