David Lynn Jones- “Livin' In The Promised Land”
This week's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol features a song written for Willie Nelson by David Lynn Jones. The song is Livin' in the Promised Land. It was released in February 1986 as the first single from Nelson's album The Promiseland. Jones' song is as apropos today as it was back when he wrote it...lyrics are below...Enjoy...DJPJ.
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles- “You Really Got a Hold on Me”
1964 is the year of this live performance by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles...tonight's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick. The song is his mega-hit You Really Got a Hold on Me. Written by Robinson in 1962, it is one of Smokey's most covered tunes ... Enjoy ... DJPJ.
Burning Spear- “Old Marcus Garvey”
The Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick is about reggae with a capitol "R". Doing the honors is one of the most influential and long-standing Jamaican roots artists, Winston Rodney, better known by his stage name Burning Spear. The song is Old Marcus Garvey and is performed live in Paris. It's an incredible performance ... enjoy ... DJPJ.
Creedence Clearwater Revival- “Travelin' Band”
Last week on the Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick we were pretty mellow. This week we're going to take it up a notch...make that a lot of notches. The band is Creedence Clearwater Revival and the song is their rocking Travelin' Band. Wednesday was my wife Linda's birthday. This song is dedicated to her and her love of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Enjoy...DJPJ.
Coleman Hawkins- “After Midnight”
Tonight on the Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick we take it down a notch or two with "the father of the tenor saxophone" Coleman Hawkins. The song is After Midnight. You might want to break out the earphones, put your head back and close your eyes while listening to this true jazz giant ... Enjoy ... DJPJ
Nana Mouskouri- “Pour Mieux T'Aimer”
The voice of Greek singer Nana Mouskouri is our choice for this week's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick. The song is Pour Mieux T'Aimer. Mouskouri studied at the Athens Academy of Music and released her first record in 1958. In her career, she has sold over 200 million records and is one of the best-selling music artists worldwide. She has recorded over 1000 songs and received numerous gold and platinum discs.
Stevie Ray Vaughan- “Tin Pan Alley”
This week's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick takes us to the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ for some serious blues. The year is 1985. The artist the late great Stevie Ray Vaughn and the song is Tin Pan Alley...Enjoy...DJPJ.
Canned Heat- “On the Road Again”
On the Road Again is a song recorded by the American blues-rock group Canned Heat back in 1967. It is this week's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick. The music and attitude of Canned Heat made the band one of the popular acts of the hippie era. On the Road Again first appeared on CH's second album, Boogie with Canned Heat. It became an international hit. Enjoy...DJPJ.
Nina Simone- “Sinnerman”
This will be the third time we've had the incredible Nina Simone on the Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick. It won't be the last. The song is Sinnerman. The earliest recording of the song to bear the title "Sinner Man" was by the Les Baxter Orchestra in 1956. Ms. Simone recorded this extended version in 1965...Enjoy...DJPJ.
Fantasia- “When I See U”
American R&B singer-songwriter, actress, and author. Fantasia Monique Barrino aka Fantasia, is the featured artist on tonight's Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick. The song is When I See U from her second album Fantasia. She has been dubbed the "Queen of Rock Soul". This song is a hint why ... Enjoy ... DJPJ!