Woodstock's 40th Anniversary - 08/15/69

As it's said, "If you remember Woodstock, you probably weren't there."

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Goin' Up The Country - Canned Heat

Stand By Me

This song is supposedly based on a 1955 Gospel version song of the same name by The Staples Singers. Ben E. King wanted The Drifters to record it, but the group's manager rejected it. After leaving The Drifters, King brought it to the legendary songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who gave it a more contemporary sound and polished it into a hit. The bassline at the beginning was Stoller's idea. Many others have covered "Stand By Me" , but give a listen. I like this version by street singer, Roger Ridley and others... much better.


Another one?

Bring it on Home: Roger Ridley

Sopranos Tribute

The theme "Woke Up This Morning" is by the British band, Alabama 3. They are known in the US as simply "A3".

Lead singer, Rob Spragg, wrote this song after hearing about a case in which a wife finally shot her abusive husband after twenty years. It was originally written as an expression of female empowerment.

Final Season (6th), Final Scene.

I think the Sopranos was great — and often very humorous — TV drama. To me, the series also featured some of the best in popular music exquisitely woven into the plot(s). My favorite character? Why, Uncle Junior, of course.

Great website dedicated to the Sopranos - for news, memorabilia, music and trivia. Check it out.

David Chase, the creator, writer and director, has hinted a movie may be in the future.