Tag: rock

Rockin’ Thursday LI

Today’s Rockin’ Thursday is going to be on the heavy side. I really like this song, and I’ve been thinking about posting it for about a month now. I think the lyrics reflect the current political environment in the United States. Even though I really like the band Megadeth, I decided to go with another … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LI →

Rockin’ Thursday XLIX

For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac, a British-American rock band formed in London in 1967. The song, released in 1976, reached the top 10 on the US Billboard chart in 1977. Here’s an interesting fact about the song: "Go Your Own Way was written at a house the band rented … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLIX →

Rockin’ Thursday XLVIII

For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring "Love Will Keep Us Alive” by the Eagles, an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. I thought I’d continue the theme of love that I started yesterday with my poem. Also, with everything happening in this country and around the world, I feel that these words, "Love Will Keep … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLVIII →

Rockin’ Thursday XLVII

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 →

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 →