Donna G
@dghh1
Music, Books and Movies.
Robbie Robertson Robertson's work with the Band was instrumental in creating the Americana music genre. He is ranked 59th in Rolling Stone magazine's 2011 list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. He wrote "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" Image from The Last Waltz
Richard Manuel Manuel's singing alternated between a soul-influenced baritone and a delicate falsetto. Though The Band had three vocalists sharing lead and harmony parts, Manuel was sometimes seen as the group's primary vocalist. Image from The Band-The Last Waltz
This is my favorite. I can hear him singing “Station to Station” dancing the way he did. The Thin White Duke in all his glory
Garth Hudson CM (August 2, 1937 – January 21, 2025) a multi-instrumentalist best known as the keyboardist and occasional saxophonist for The Band. He was a principal architect of the group's sound and was described as "the most brilliant organist in the rock world" Image from The Last Waltz
“Up on Cripple Creek, she sends me If I spring a leak, she mends me I don't have to speak, she defends me A drunkard's dream if I ever did see one.” Levon Helm- Up on Cripple Creak The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz Concert-78 Rick Danko on bass, violin, and vocals, Levon Helm on drums, mandolin, and vocals, Garth Hudson on keyboards, saxophone and accordion, songwriter Richard Manuel on keyboards, drums, percussion and vocals, and primary songwriter Robbie Robertson on guitar and vocals.
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Mr Lovett 6 times over the years from his acoustic shows to his “It’s not big, it’s large” shows. Always a joy to behold! Go, if you can! Point of the Bluff concert a couple of years ago.
“Man, it’s a hot one, like seven inches from the midday sun. Well I hear you whisper and the words melt everyone but you stay so cool.” Smooth Santana w/ Rob Thomas (1999)
Whelp, enough doom scrolling for today. Time to find a shady tree and and change my attitude. Enjoy your day!
My daughter sent me copies of the British sitcom “Vicious” and said it reminded her of my sense of humor..she wasn’t wrong. What cast of actors that I love from other movies as they looked like they were cracking themselves up!
Two drag queens and a transgender woman as they journey across the Australian outback in a flamboyant tour bus encountering prejudice and kindness along the way. Blending exuberant humor, heartfelt moments, and standout performances, it’s celebrated for pioneering LGBTQ+ representation (Wikipedia)
It’s time. Robin Hobbs “Fitz & The Fool”series. I read these several years ago and knew beyond a doubt that I would need return to this incredible story and this time savor the tale in all its glory. I cannot recommend these books enough. Wish she would write more in this realm.
Blood and bloody ashes! I finally finished “The Wheel of Time” books. Over a year to complete. All I can say is wow what a journey! I must confess that I adored Mat and loved his entire storyline!
Happy Birthday Stevie Nicks! I can’t think of a single girl that I went to High school with (myself included) who didn’t get a perm and wear our gypsy dresses and long to play the tambourine!
Remember when he performed Boys Keep Swinging on SNL? What fun that was to see the reactions of my friends…no idea what to make of him in a dress
Close. For me it was 1974 Bowie released Diamond Dogs. I was 14 and my whole worldview changed. What a great album and Guy Peellaert doing the cover artwork was a masterpiece