Category Archives: blues rock

SONG OF THE DAY Charlie Musselwhite – Strange Land

Posted on June 6, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

The life and story of Charlie Musslewhite is as rich and extensive as his discography – which extends over nearly six decades! Growing up in Mississippi, he was the son of two amateur musicians and took to music from an … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – En Mi Tumba

Posted on March 3, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

An exciting new release came up on a feed for me today and before I’d even listened to it, I was pretty sure I was going to like it…and I do, I REALLY do!! Translating as In My Grave, En … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Duffy Power – Dollar Mamie

Posted on November 27, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Duffy Power is one of those unsung musical heroes that is worthy of so much more recognition than he ever got! A truly credible artist in his own right, he has collaborated, worked and written with some of the greats, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ace of Cups – Waller Street Blues

Posted on November 9, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

If you have never heard of the Ace of Cups, you may be wondering why given that they were brushing shoulders with all the big groups in the 1960’s San Francisco music scene! I’d never heard of them until recently … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Eugene McDaniels – Unspoken Dreams Of Light

Posted on July 19, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“Even from its inception, his career was destined to rattle the establishment…….” I don’t know how many moons this track has been sitting in my ‘blog ideas’ folder, but it’s been a while! I somehow knew there would be a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dan Hicks – I Scare Myself

Posted on June 16, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Spending just over five decades writing and performing music, Danial Ivan Hicks, a.k.a. Dan Hicks, has somehow never appeared in my radar…until recently. Celebrating a wealth of albums and singles over his lengthy career, his recent passing (in 2016) created … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dion – Spoonful

Posted on May 16, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

A very quick song before the arms of slumber come grabbing for me!! Today’s late offering unfolds in the splendour of Dion’s version of Spoonful.  As far as cover’s go, his rendition really stands out, offering a new take on … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Question Mark & The Mysterians – Up Side

Posted on March 21, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I would imagine that today’s little baby had no problem’s turning heads in its day (or any day for that matter), it’s just hyper-cool all the way through! Up Side was one of twelve tracks to make it onto the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Gun Club – Yellow Eyes

Posted on November 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Swamp music for thinking people…….” The Gun Club may have become a well-known and established band with a few band member changes over the years, but they never quite lost that little ‘rough-round-the-edges” sound. Mother Juno was an album the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY 75 Dollar Bill – Beni Said

Posted on August 22, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

75 Dollar Bill are one of those band’s I’m amazed I’ve never stumbled upon until now!! How have I missed this band, these creators of mesmerising and enchanting dust-driven dreamy sound for what has nearly been a decade since their … Continue reading →

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