Mark Knopfler - Ahead of the Game (2024)
Mark Knopler is turning 77 today. Happy Birthday to him 
The sky’s as big as nowhere
Which is where we’ve been
Left a dream behind there somewhere
You’ve got to have a dream
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Saw Kecy with that rose-shaped vibrator. (That I saw in several realms in the past)
and it reminded me of an old one immediately. 
Red Roses For A Blue Lady (Remastered)
Kecy
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Although it’s only a regular cigarette that Pearl and Morton’s (lovely) guest is rolling, another old one crossed my mind.
Fraternity Of Man - Don’t Bogart That Joint
or Little Feet
guest @ Pearl & Morten
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Seeing Aora comb her hair this morning got another old one to my mind
America - Sister Golden Hair (Official Audio)
Aora
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What a day it was yesterday. A total solar eclipse in Europe, volcano eruptions and last but not least…
…Ritchie Blackmore joining his old bandmates Ian Gillan, Roger Glover and Ian Paice on stage, together with the two other members of the current version of Deep Purple.
Deep Purple - Smoke On the Water (live in New York the 12. of August 2026)
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Happy Birthday to the American bass player Larry Graham, who is turning 80 today! He was a pioneer in the slap bass technique, and is arguably best known from his time in Sly & The Family Stone, where he played bass from 1967 until 1972.
With a blend of funk, soul, psychedelia and gospel, Sly & The Family Stone became an influential band. They had several hit singles in the US, five of them in the top 10, with three of these getting to number 1. The band also played at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, and their performance there was one of the highlights of the festival. They were also the first major inter-racial band in the US.
After Sly & The Family Stone Larry Graham co-founded a band called Graham Central Station in 1973. The band had one minor hits. He’s also done loads of session work and collaborations, most notably as a member of Prince’s band from 1997 until 2000.
So we’re celebrating the birthday of an influential bassist who played in an influential band. And Larry Graham is a higly respected musician too. In 2020 he was ranked number 7 on Rolling Stone’s list of best bass players. For Larry Graham on his birthday, one of the number 1 songs he plays bass on
Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (1969)
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Sierra Hull & Billy Strings - What Does the Deep Sea Say (live backstage at the Ryman2023)
Buckle up for some serious mandolin and guitar playing.
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Joe Sun, with Shotgun - Ready For the Times To Get Better (1980)
Fuck, I’m getting sentimental again tonight, revisiting old favourites 
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Today’s birthday greeting goes to the American songwriter and singer Jimmy Webb, who is turning 80 today. He has released 14 studio albums in his own name and over 20 collaboration albums with among others Glen Campbell, Linda Ronstadt, Cher, Art Garfunkel and the English actor Richard Harris.
However, Jimmy Webb is arguably best known as a songwriter. He has written several songs that are standards in modern popular culture, like MacArthur Park, By the Time I Get To Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, Didn’t We and The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress. His songs have been recorded by numerous artists. In addition to the ones already mentioned, there’s The Highwaymen, The Supremes, Carly Simon, Nick Cave and so on.
To celebrate this supreme songwriters birthday, why not let the man himself sing a couple of his best known songs. Happy Birthday to Jimmy Webb
Jimmy Webb - MacArthur Park (live at BBC 1971)
Jimmy Webb - By the Time I Get To Phoenix (1996)
Jimmy Webb is still active. He’s got a handul of concerts scheduled in November this year and one in February next year.
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In light of Jimmy Webb’s birthday yesterday, I’ve been listening a little more to his songs. Although he usually does very fine versions of them himself, the versions recorded by other great are often better. I’d like to share a small handful of Jimmy Webb’s fantastic songs performed by some fantastic artists.
The Four Tops - MacArthur Park (1969)
The Highwaymen - Highwayman (live 1990)
Glen Campbell, with Stone Temple Pilots - Wichita Lineman (2002)
Wichita Lineman is often considered to be Jimmy Webb’s best song. The song was originally recorded by Glen Campbell in 1968, ans has later been covered by loads of other artists. It’s a great song, which has held up across generations, even into the grunge era. And I suspect we are not done with this amazing song yet.
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Aretha Franklin - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (1968)
Aretha passed away eight years ago today, aged 76 
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Time to speed things up with some kick-ass punk rock!
Starcrawler - On 2 U (2026)
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