Friday, November 30, 2007

Bob Dylan — "All Along the Watchtower"



The Club Blue pick from 11/30/2006. The live version I had has been yanked, so here's a fan vid to stand in.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings — "100 Days, 100 Nights"



Here's a nice retro video from this contemporary "old-school funk and soul band." Here's their Wiki entry and their Fresh Air interview. (The Dap Kings have also backed Amy Winehouse.)

Friday, November 23, 2007

Dido — "Thank You" (live)



The Club Blue pick from 11/23/06.

Thursday, November 22, 2007

U2 — "Beautiful Day"



Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Neko Case — "Hold On, Hold On"



The backup vocals are more subdued in this mix than in the released track, where they work to greater effect (sorry, the sound designer in me). But this is still a good take, and a good intro to Neko. Here's her Wiki entry and official site.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Friday, November 2, 2007

Camera Obscura — "Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken"



The Club Blue pick from 11/2/2006. I have an earlier post on this song here.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

John Lee Hooker — "Boogie Chillen'"



With Clapton and the Stones. Perfect for All Saints' Day, since if this doesn't get ya movin', you're already dead.