Friday, September 30, 2011

iPod of my mind: Musical unforgettables part nine

The journey continues. Lots of lovely songs have come back to haunt my life as the objective of writing about ten thousand songs takes another step forward.

Am enjoying the feedback. Thanks guys.

White room, Cream: Cream was a supergroup that didn’t last long, all due to ego clashes between its hugely talented members, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton. White room is psychedelic rock taken to a different level by Clapton’s masterly playing of overdubbed guitars and the songwriting of course.

Blowin’ in the wind, Peter, Paul and Mary: A track with a million versions, I personally admire the version of Peter, Paul and Mary, a folk music trio. Incidentally, this one is commercially the biggest success story of the track.

Me and Bobby McGee, Janis Joplin: This being a personal list, let me share something personal. Janis Joplin died the day I was born (October 4) and, somehow, I cannot delete that fact from my mind. This particular track, a version of the track originally performed by Roger Miller, topped the US charts after Joplin passed away. It did so because of pure merit, and only a little bit of nostalgia.

Everytime you go away, Paul Young: Written by Daryl Hall (Hall and Oates), this blue eyed soul cut sung by Young is his biggest hit ever. Young’s voice has a mesmeric silken touch, and this show manifests that beautifully.

We are the world, USA for Africa: Outstanding. This song written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie featuring the who’s who of popular music had charity as its mission. The composition is so touching that we cannot help but return to it time and again.

Kodachrome, Paul Simon: Named after Kodak’s 35 mm film, this track is typically Simon: well-written, well-sung, remarkably enjoyable. Not the sort of track you will forget easily.

Cajun moon, JJ Cale: I am a JJ Cale fan, and have very little doubt that this track is one of his best. Once again, what works for this one is Cale’s laidback signature style of performing. Quite outstanding, really.

Bound for glory, Neil Young: From his country album titled Old Ways, this song by Young (yes, the very same Young of CSNY) proves his musical versatility. If you have heard what one can say is ‘regular’ Young stuff, you might wish to check this out and be pleasantly surprised.

Sussudio, Phil Collins: This song about a crush became huge after it released. Everyone who was remotely interested in Western music seemed to have heard it. Years have gone by. But the memories linger on.

American pie, Don McLean: This one has been added because of a schoolmate’s suggestion. Not that it would not have made it – it is one of the best folk rock tracks you will ever hear – but I had planned to incorporate it sometime later. Brilliant song. Since you have heard it in all probability, just check it out once again.

Bye for now. Let’s meet on Sunday, if not earlier.


3 comments:

Dipankar Sahu said...

I guess, I finally have a reason to replace my 6 year old iPod with something....

One simple complain.... the nice piece of hardware is still going strong but I need more storage....

But then, who doesn't love new gadgets???!!!

Thanks Buddy!!!

Biswadeep said...

D, most welcome.

Anonymous said...

Don't have the version of PPM.Is it downloadable? Please inform.