Tag: rock

Rockin’ Thursday LXI

Yesterday, various organizations around the world commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a devastating conflict fought from November 1, 1955 to April 30, 1975. I was born just before the war ended, and as a teenager growing up in the mid-eighties, I didn’t fully understand how deeply it had affected … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LXI →

Rockin’ Thursday LX

I heard this song yesterday and was instantly hooked. I figured I’d share it with the community, and hopefully you’ll enjoy it too. Today, I’m featuring “Worthy” by Mavis Staples. She’s an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, as well as a civil rights activist. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LX →

Rockin’ Thursday LIX

Today I'm featuring "La Grange” by the American rock band ZZ Top. The song was released in 1973 and reached number 41 in 1974. This was one of the last appearances of Dusty Hill—if not the last. Dusty Hill died on July 28, 2021. I hope you enjoy the video and have a wonderful, Rockin’ Thursday! https://youtu.be/Gg9cNGHl-bg?si=wrUcnhCU9bRJTCPQ … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LIX →

Rockin’ Thursday LVIII

Today is Siblings Day. This U.S. holiday was conceived by Claudia Evart in 1995 to honor the memory of her brother and sister. Inspired by the loss of her siblings, Alan (age 36) and Lisette (age 19), at a young age, she created the Siblings Day Foundation with the aim of establishing a National Siblings … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LVIII →

Rockin’ Thursday LVII

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here’s how the World Health Organization defines child abuse and maltreatment: "Child maltreatment is the abuse and neglect that occurs to children under 18 years of age. It includes all types of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, negligence, and commercial or other exploitation, which results in … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LVII →

Rockin’ Thursday LVI and the Sunshine Blogger Award

Today, I’m doing something different. Along with today’s Rockin’ Thursday music video, I’m also responding to Kimberly Vargas Agnese, who nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Thank you so much, Kimberly! She is a great blogger and you can visit her blog at Buckets on a Barefoot Beach. For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring "Every Breath … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LVI and the Sunshine Blogger Award →

Rockin’ Thursday LV

For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring "Hotel California" by the Eagles and a Spanish version performed by the Gipsy Kings, which I love because of its Flamenco music style. "Hotel California" is a song by the American rock band Eagles, released in 1977.1 It reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard charts that same year. The Gipsy Kings were founded … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LV →

Rockin’ Thursday LIV

This month is Women's History Month, so I wanted to do something special to highlight the enormous contributions women have made to Rock & Roll. During my research, I discovered four pioneering women who were early influences on the genre. These four women were Sister Rosetta Tharpe (the Godmother of Rock & Roll), Wanda Jackson … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LIV →

Rockin’ Thursday LIII

With everything going on in the United States—the attempts to disrupt the pillars of democracy and the unique diversity of our people—it feels right to share this song today. I know there are those in this country trying to erase the concept of diversity, equality, and inclusion. And while, for now, they may remove the … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LIII →

Rockin’ Thursday LII

The sun is finally here in the beautiful Quad Cities. We've enjoyed a nice week of sunlight that melted all the remaining snow around the neighborhood, so it felt appropriate to feature Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles. I’m sure the whole universe knows The Beatles and that it’s an English rock band that … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LII →