Terrible news...Italy really has suffered this year. I keep thinking about that beautiful picture postcard village that was destroyed. I'm glad there are survivors. When I was watching the news last night they feared that everyone perished.
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Happy Birthday Little Mick!!
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Very sad news and so sudden. When I heard that she had a massive heart attack and went into cardiac arrest, I really didn't hold out much hope for her survival, unfortunately. She was an icon from my childhood plus her movie career was getting a jump start with the new Star War movies. Apparently, she's in the next installment (to be released December 2017) quite a bit. RIP Prin
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Cool..thanks.
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I was going to post something about Westworld..glad I saw this post first. Paint it Black was a very pretty orchestral version. I was pleasantly surprised when I heard it. Westworld is very intriguing to say the least. Can't wait to watch the new episode this evening.
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I am sorry to hear about many individuals being on the receiving end of vicious racist remarks and behavior. It's a knee- jerk reaction from..well..from jerks, really. Certainly this type of response is not limited to the UK. We saw it over here in the US right after 911. Just about anyone that had a swarthy complexion were thought to be Muslims. Even the Sikhs were attacked; deadly atta
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Since just about everything is in a state of flux (chaos really) at the moment, could there possibly be a recount of the votes or is it a done deal at this point? Could there be a new referendum in the future? I just read online that the EU wants the "divorce" over like yesterday. Can Britain make such a hasty exit? I thought it would take at least a couple of years to make the t
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Actually, I'm surprised by the result. I know the UK was split right down the middle regarding this issue, but I thought it would remain in the EU. Not really sure what I think about all of this...how can I begin to judge...in my country (US) the government, politics, presidential race is nothing but a 3-ring circus. Very discouraging. Trump is in Scotland right now..lucky you! You guys c
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I was just thinking that as well...the new Glimmer Twins. Gracie and Alice are real cute names. Congratulations...great news indeed
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It's also being shown on the VH1 Classic Cable channel here in the US. as well.
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R.I.P. Rest In Purple was on the VH1 Classic Channel. Watched Purple Rain yesterday. The fashion is a bit outdated, but the music was great. Another sad loss..wonder what happened to him? There is a picture of Prince on his bicycle just the day before..so who knows. Hope it was quick and he didn't suffer. His death brings back sort of a happy/sad memory. Many years ago when I was
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Hope this already hasn't been mentioned, but his song Starman is featured in the movie The Martian. It was a nice surprise to hear it. Good movie by the way!
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Not another one...who's next I wonder?? I know death is part of life, but many of these "elder statesmen/women of the blues and rock 'n roll" are dying too young. Except for B.B. King. I know...if you're in your twenties, anyone over 40 is considered ancient. Plus, many of these rockers jokingly said in their younger days that they didn't expect to live until 40 ei
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Just read online that Alan Rickman (English actor..Die Hard, Harry Potter, etc.) just died at age 69 from cancer. Don't have any other details. Been a very sad week so far.
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Shocking news. Had no idea he was ill...terrible way to start off the New Year.
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It's freakishly warm here in upstate NY. Supposed to be in the high 60's (F) or low 70's on Christmas day. Due to El Nino.
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Have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!!!!
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Then there were the 2 keyboard players Carla Bley and Ron? somebody. Real good group. That guy "Ron" was really angry when Mick quit. I mean he just split..no goodbyes..just called Bruce's manager to say he was quitting. Jack Bruce was so upset by this that he had to take a year off to recover. Or so the story goes. I guess it's difficult for people with certain habit(s)
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Without looking it up, I think his name was Gary...that may even be his last name???
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Hi kleermaker...hope you had a nice summer!!! Couldn't stand seeing Taylor wearing those sunglasses...was it that show? Either he was strung out or someone popped him in the eye!!
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Yes drugs were a big,if not the biggest problem. Supposedly before the tour, Mick and Jack went to Jamaica to get clean but, as the story goes, Mick's wife greeted them there with a bag full of drugs. Who knows if that part was true, but the drug abuse was. Carla Bley talked about the drug dealers hanging around the hotels where they were staying when they toured Europe. Maybe Taylor didn
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I believe I have that cd. Have to check, haven't played it in awhile. It's very good, though. That band was super-talented..it's too bad things just didn't work out. In Jack Bruce's biography, Carla Bley talks about a few incidents that happened behind the scenes between Mick and Jack. Egos clashing, frustrations. I feel that Carla understood Mick Taylor and knew whe
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Quotekleermaker QuoteBellajane Quote71Tele What a nice day it is outside. Yes it is indeed. But I don't think anyone is paying attention right now. Hi Bella, good to 'see' you here again. Btw.: it's almost night here. Almost Rambler time with Taylor. Good to see you, as well. I've been passively lurking I guess, not posting really that much. I'm glad you
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Quote71Tele What a nice day it is outside. Yes it is indeed. But I don't think anyone is paying attention right now.
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I'm just curious how history will remember him. Years from now, not in our lifetime. Just in general really, of that era, what will his place be in the pantheon of great guitarists? Hendrix, a god, for sure. Whether you agree or not, I know Clapton has been called a legend, etc. There are so many others, of course. Notwithstanding his association with the Stones, I'm afraid Taylor ma
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Quoteshadooby Wishing all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...hope you all have been, and will continue to be, blessed. A very lovely sentiment. I also wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy (and Healthy) New Year. Although I'm making preparations and even plan to bake some cookies, I'm just not into the holidays that much this year. My heart is heavy with all the bad ne
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This totally sucks...Bobby and Ian. Terrible news.
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Not entirely OT as a couple of Robert Johnson tunes were played in Episode 3. This is a mystery involving child abduction currently airing in the US and Britain (possibly elsewhere?). It's a super good series, so try to watch it. The "gentleman" that loved the blues in Episode 3, is very dangerous and deceitful IMO...so, be sure to keep the little kids away from him. I think th
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I don't know if I'll have time to listen to any music tomorrow..at least for the most part of the day. We'll have plenty of food, though, so they're welcome to come by for a nibble ( of food that is!!!).
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The Red Violin movie soundtrack. Joshua Bell is superb. Beautiful, haunting music.
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