2012-08-24: Mad Playlist of the Day – Gems From the Sixties

The 1960’s was a very potent music scene.  Never before or since, has so much magic been conjured up during so short a span of time. Here’s some of my favorites–mind you, some of them were one-hit wonders, but some also thrived on for decades, and a few are still going strong today. Update:  I changed three songs because I noticed they are repeats from previous playlists. There may still be one lurking in here. –Tim

1. White Bird by It’s A Beautiful Day
2. Fresh Air (rare session) by Quicksilver Messenger Service
3. Happiness is Just Around the Bend by Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express
4. I’ve Got a Line on You by Spirit
5. Lovely to See You by The Moody Blues
6. Your Saving Grace by The Steve Miller Band
7. Prelude – Nightmare by Arthur Brown
8. Wild Mountain Thyme by The Byrds
9. I’m a Man by The Spencer Davis Group
10. Dear Mr. Fantasy by Traffic

Wow, that was awesome! Let’s do that again soon. There’s so much more good stuff. Good night.

2012-03-20: Mad Playlist of the Day – Songs in Which Nicky Hopkins Played Keyboards

Back in the day, whenever I bought a new record album I would read the liner notes and the credits voraciously.  One thing I remember seeing all the time was Nicky Hopkins’ name in the credits of more bands than you’d think possible. Hopkins was primarily a session musician for numerous bands including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, and many others.  He was also, at various times, a member of The Steve Miller Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and The Jeff Beck Group.  Unfortunately he was taken by Crohn’s disease in 1994 at the age of 50.  Here’s a sample of his incredible talents.

1. Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones
2. Baby’s House by The Steve Miller Band – Co-written by Nicky Hopkins and featuring him on piano.
3. Barabajagal by Donovan (With The Jeff Beck Group)
4. Edward the Mad Shirt Grinder by Quicksilver Messenger Service
5. The Farm by Jefferson Airplane
6. Girl From Mill Valley by Jeff Beck
7. Edward by Nicky Hopkins

I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did!

2012-03-18: Mad Playlist of the Day – Psychedelic Rock

Psychedelic Rock takes us back to the 60’s, Haight Ashbury, flower power, free love, and some great music. If you’re too young to remember it, listen up.

1. Mystic Traveler by Dave Mason
2. Itchycoo Park by The Small Faces
3. I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night) by The Electric Prunes
4. Legend of a Mind by The Moody Blues
5. Eskimo Blue Day by Jefferson Airplane
6. Medicated Goo by Traffic
7. Incense and Peppermints by Strawberry Alarm Clock
8. As You Said by Cream
9. Spill the Wine by Eric Burdon & The Animals
10. The Green Manalishi by Arthur Brown

Related articles

• Haight-Ashbury Museum of Psychedelic Art and History (laughingsquid.com)
• Documentary filmed in The Haight Ashbury during the Summer Of Love (dangerousminds.net)