Soothing the Beast

Joni Mitchell- “Both Sides Now”
This week's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick features an artist I've seemed to have overlooked in my music picks. Her name Joni Mitchell and there is no need for any other introduction than her name. The song is one of her best known songs...Both Sides Now. In 1969 it won a Grammy Award for Best Folk Performance. Mitchell's work is highly respected by critics, and she has deeply influenced fellow musicians in a range of genres. So tonight it's one of Mitchell’s signature songs ... enjoy ... DJPJ.

Macy Gray- “Coming Back To You”
The singer of tonight's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick is known for her distinctive raspy voice, and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday. She is American R&B, jazz/soul singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actress Macy Gray. She has released six studio albums, and received five Grammy Award nominations, winning one. She also has appeared in a number of films. The song for
tonight by Ms. Gray is Coming Back To You ... Enjoy ... DJPJ

Jeff Healey Band- “The Thrill Is Gone”
This week on the Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick, we are going to try and give those caught up in this massive snowstorm a nice little diversion to take their minds off the cruel elements. The artist capable of doing just that is the late Jeff Healey and the Jeff Healey Band. JH, one of the best bluesmen ever, will be doing a cover of The Thrill is Gone. So forget about what's going on outside and give a listen to some excellent blues by Jeff Healey ... Enjoy ... DJPJ.

Richie Valens - Come on Let's Go
It's back to the Fifties on tonight's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Ritchie Valens is our featured artist. The song is Come on Let's Go. Valens was a rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement. His recording career lasted only eight months. It ended when he died in a plane crash along with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper on what is called "the Day the Music Died". This song is a rock and roll classic and a great dance tune...Enjoy...DJPJ

The Police- “Bring On The Night”span>
For the first Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick of 2016, we're going back to 1982. The group is the Police and the song is their mega-hit Bring on the Night. This is one of the best versions I've seen on the web and Andy Summers on the guitar is brilliant. Stewart Copeland also gives his best on the drums and as to Sting...what can one say? So as we start 2016- kick back and give a listen to the Police at their best! ... Enjoy ... DJPJ

Fleetwood Mac- “TUSK”
Where it's the Holidays, I'm going to be brief about tonight's Soothing the Beast BFP-Jamiol Music Pick. The song is TUSK. The group is Fleetwood Mac with the University of Southern California (USC) Trojan Marching Band thrown in the mix for good measure ... Enjoy ... DJPJ

Pink Floyd- “Another Brick in the Wall”
Pink Floyd's The Wall was a rock opera that explored abandonment and isolation, symbolized by a metaphorical wall. Tonight on the Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol's Music Pick Pink Floyd performs parts 1 and 2 of The Wall live in concert. This is an extraordinary performance by a legendary group. Lyrics for all 3 parts below ... Enjoy ... DJPJ.

Patti Smith- “Gloria”
American singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist Patti Smith is the artist for this week's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol's Music Pick. Called the "Godmother of Punk" Smith's work is a fusion of rock and poetry. Smith's most widely known song is "Because the Night", which was co-written with Bruce Springsteen but tonight on the Music Pick the song is Gloria. Patti Smith rocks it live on stage at the Jules Holland music show ... enjoy ... DJPJ.

The Supremes- “Back in My Arms Again”
We're back in 1965 for this week's Soothing the Beast BFP/Music Pick. The song is Back in My Arms Again. The Supremes are responsible for this classic hit. It was the last of five Supremes songs in a row to go number one (the others are "Where Did Our Love Go," "Baby Love," "Come See About Me," and "Stop! In the Name of Love"). The Supremes recorded this hit for the Motown label. The lyrics are below...Enjoy...DJPJ.

Leonard Cohen- “Gypsy Wife”
It's the 200th week of music for the Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick. My big time thanks goes out to Sibel for letting have so much fun with this BFP weekly segment. With that thanks comes this week's pick featuring Sibel's favorite artist, Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. The song is his haunting beautiful Gypsy Wife. Lyrics are below...Enjoy...and thanks Sibel!...DJPJ.