For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring "Amanda" by Boston, an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1975. "Amanda" is my favorite song, with "More Than a Feeling" in close second. The song was released in 1986 and reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard charts that same year. I really like the lyrics, especially toward the … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLVII
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Rockin’ Thursday XLVI
For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring Back on the Road Again by REO Speedwagon, an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois, formed in 1967. They have many hits, including Can’t Fight This Feeling. Back on the Road Again was released in 1979 as part of their album Nine Lives. The band broke up last year, but their … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLVI
Rockin’ Thursday XLV
I hope you had a wonderful day yesterday, spending time with those close to you. As we prepare for the New Year, it’s hard to believe there are only five days left of 2024. I thought it would be great to find a New Year’s song to help us reflect on the past year and … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLV
Rockin’ Thursday XLIV
For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring "Summer of ’69” by Bryan Adams, a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and photographer. The song was released in 1985 and reached the number 5 spot on the U.S. Billboard charts that same year. The video is from this year, and at 65, the man is still rocking it! I know some … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLIV
Rockin’ Thursday XLIII
For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring "You're No Good” performed by Linda Ronstadt. The song, written by Clint Ballard Jr., was first performed by Dee Dee Warwick for Jubilee Records in 1963. It has since been covered by many artists, including charting versions by Betty Everett in 1963, The Swinging Blue Jeans in 1964, and Linda Ronstadt in … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLIII
Rockin’ Thursday XLII
Today’s Rockin’ Thursday features Poison, an American glam metal band formed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1983. By the way, according to Wikipedia, "glam metal (also known as hair metal or pop metal) is a subgenre of heavy metal that features pop-influenced hooks, guitar riffs, upbeat rock anthems, and slow power ballads. It borrows heavily from the fashion and image of 1970s glam rock.” … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLII
Rockin’ Thursday XLI
I have been thinking lately about the song California Dreamin’. Maybe it’s because the weather is changing and getting a little colder, so thoughts of sunny places come to mind. California Dreamin’ was written in 1963 while John Phillips and Michelle Phillips were living in New York City during a particularly cold winter, and Michelle was missing sunny … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLI
Rockin’ Thursday XL
For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring You Give Love a Bad Name by the American rock band Bon Jovi, released in 1986 as part of their album Slippery When Wet. The song reached the number 1 spot on the U.S. Billboard that same year. Something I didn’t know is that the chorus tune of You Give Love a Bad … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XL
Rockin’ Thursday XXXVIII and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Visit
This month, Foreigner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. The induction also honored Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, among others. Today, I’m including one of Foreigner’s hits and sharing a few photos from our visit to that wonderful place this past weekend. … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXXVIII and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Visit
Rockin’ Thursday XXXVII
Night Ranger is an American hard rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Today, I’m including one of their hits, (You Can Still) Rock in America, a song released in 1983. I love this video because of the orchestra. I always enjoy seeing the new generation play some of the classics. Enjoy the … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXXVII
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