2012-11-09: Mad Playlist of the Day – Classic Rock Rocks!

These are the songs I grew up with.  The very best of the best!  You really have to hear these for yourself because if you haven’t heard them before, they may change your life.  As always these are Spotify links.  To find out more about how you can listen for free, see my other articles about Spotify listed in the sidebar right over there—>.

1.  So Deep Within You by The Moody Blues
2. Strange Magic by Electric Light Orchestra
3. Will It Go Round in Circles by Billy Preston
4. Fresh Air (Rare Session) by Quicksilver Messenger Service
5. Isn’t it a Pity (Live from The Concert for George) by Billy Preston
6. A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
7. The Air That I Breathe by The Hollies
8. California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & The Papas
9. Wild Mountain Honey by The Steve Miller Band
10. Beyond by The Moody Blues

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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!