Do You Like Country Music?

Me neither, but I'm trying. There's an occasional series on a music blog called 'A History of Country Western Music' and I like to download the offerings once in a while. Follow The Plaintive sounds if you wish, there's some pretty good stuff.

Wednesday's Boots...Sort of

Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 -- recorded in Florida. Peter Guralnick's book, Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke, is one of the best books I've ever read. Seriously, it was much better than the other two. Sam was a complex guy, and this recording shows his saucier side. Is there any greater voice? Otis? Elvis? Dave?



Twistin' The Night Away

Bootleg Wednesdays

Elvis Costello and the Attractions, live from the Agora, December 5, 1977. Cleveland rocks! Here's Little Triggers for a sample. For the rest, you'll have to Face The Past.