FUSA Music Thread

I hear the name Leon Russell and one thing instantly pops to mind: piano.

 

This clip is a bit weird in that the introduction is obviously different from the song. Oh well, it's still Leonard Cohen, and it's still Suzanne.

 

And this memorable rendition of his "Hallelujah," one of many, by kd lang at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

 

California dreaming with this:

 

Just saw The Pretenders and Stevie Nicks Sunday. Both ladies sounded great, and Chrissy Hines took Tom Petty place for Stop Dragging My Heart Around:

 

My boy has taken an interest in the study of the US Civil War - so, we listened to this:

 

Did we all quit listening to music?

 

No way man! This song got me through January 20. I think I listened to it 4 times:

 

Happy Birthday to Eddie Van Halen! Eruption is too long to post, so here is his acoustic solo on Spanish Fly, and while I prefer old VH, I loved the Blue Angel's video tribute w/Sammy.

 

Van Halen is my kryptonite - have to stay away or it just takes over everything. Thanks, SCJ.

 

And I'll raise the Australians by one:

 

The pot is full of Australians now!

 

Our Australia thread is not complete without this:

 

Speaking of kryptonite Nev, old AC/DC fits the bill.



RIP John Wetton, played in a lot of critically acclaimed groups; King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Roxy Music, but was best known for the big commercial success he had with Asia

 

Not just a "two dog night"...

 

The Wilson sisters, Jason Bonham w/a similar style to his Pops, the band, the orchestra, singers, choir and the remaining members moved to tears at the Kennedy Center;

 

Happy 50th Birthday to Kurt Cobain, gone way too soon:

 

50? Damn that makes me feel old.