Chris Buxton
@bearswax
Nature/Animal lover ~ Lifelong Democrat ~ "Deranged Leftist" ~ Former Used Record Store Owner ~ Retired Public Radio DJ ~ What I really like is Music. Pictures : The grizzled Bear @ 75 ~ Beautiful Pacific Sunset @ Cannon Beach, Oregon June 2013
#SongsForCats #MusicChallenge #musicsky way behind, slinking back in, meow 😎 4. (or 5) "The Cat From Katmandu" Passport from SECOND PASSPORT 1972 tenor sax by the legendary Klaus Doldinger 1936-2025 Rest In Peace German Progressive Rock meets Fusion Jazz (no vocals) youtu.be/ylRJUApaLys?...
#SoundBuilding #MusicChallenge #musicsky station 7/7 "Man In The Station" John Martyn 1948-2009 R.I.P. SOLID AIR 1973 Here's one of many standouts on my favorite John Martyn album. This wonderful record is a showcase for the Scottish legend's many talents. Check it out ! 😎☮️ youtu.be/1cUUCGVbKNw?...
#Short&Quick #MusicChallenge #musicsky "(Have You Ever Been To) Electric Ladyland ?" (2:11) the Jimi Hendrix Experience ELECTRIC LADYLAND 1968 This little gem comes early on Jimi's double LP masterpiece. Here is an extremely gifted artist in top form creating timeless music. youtu.be/nDeog4iLbi0?...
#SongsForCats #MusicChallenge #musicsky "Cat's Eye/Yellow Fever" Van der Graaf (Generator) THE QUIET ZONE/THE PLEASURE DOME 1977 killer vocal : Peter Hammill electric violin : Graham Smith "I've got the dark alleys & the open skies I got the yellow fever from the cat's eye" youtu.be/K6EUvvBh588?...
#Short&Quick #MusicChallenge #musicsky "Wake The World" (1:31) Beach Boys FRIENDS 1968 written by B. Wilson & A. Jardine "Wake the world With a brand new morning Say hello to another fine morning Got my face in the running water Making my life so much brighter now" youtu.be/ib-lLmUYIgc?... ☮️😎
#SongsForCats #MusicChallenge #musicsky catching up 2. "Cattin'" John Coltrane & Paul Quinichette title track LP released 1957 on Prestige written by pianist Mal Waldron tenor saxes : Coltrane & Quinichette drums : Ed Thigpen youtu.be/z67_1ESikK0?...
#MusicForCats #MusicChallenge #musicsky 1. "Lucifer Sam" Pink Floyd THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN 1967 debut LP a Psychedelic classic written & sung by guitarist Syd Barrett 1946-2006 RIP "Lucifer Sam, siam cat... Always by your side That cat's something I can't explain" youtu.be/4Gc-phyk7G0?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge #musicsky a song with a "perfect ending" "Layla" Derek & the Dominos LAYLA & OTHER ASSORTED LOVE SONGS 1970 the gorgeous, iconic piano coda is credited to drummer Jim Gordon the otherworldly, shimmering slide guitar is by Duane Allman youtu.be/TngViNw2pOo?...
#SongBuilding #MusicChallenge #musicsky 4. lighthouse "Little Lighthouse" The Dukes of Stratosphear (aka XTC) PSONIC PSUNSPOT 1987 written & sung by Andy Partridge "She opens up her huge eyes And streams of diamonds shoot out" From their 2nd batch of retro Psychedelic tunes youtu.be/davK8592Afw?...
#Short&Quick #MusicChallenge #musicsky short songs catching up 1. "Simple Man, Simple Dream" (1:45) John David Souther 1945-2024 RIP BLACK ROSE 1976 Here's a fine little tune from Mr. Souther's best record. For me, this is a perfectly crafted song, even though it is brief. youtu.be/B_QQWVGwcaI?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge out of order 😎 A song that puts sunshine in one's veins, so to speak 1. "Sunshine" World Party from BANG !! 1993 vocal, guitar, bass etc. by the late lamented Karl Wallinger 1957-2024 RIP A standout on the often underrated 3rd WP album youtu.be/CtVHvjrn8Xo?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge a song that features a Fender Rhodes electric piano 2. "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend" Brian Auger's Oblivion Express CLOSER TO IT ! 1973 vocal & keyboards : B.A. written by Mr. Auger there's a ton of Fender Rhodes on this classic jam youtu.be/aW40REAxLEc?...
#SongBuilding #MusicChallenge #musicsky 3. "pyramid" "Egyptian Tomb" MIGHTY BABY s/t album released 1969 Most of Mighty Baby were formerly members of the Mod group The Action. The opener on their debut offers catchy, trippy, early British Prog with a sax & nice harmonies : youtu.be/gatuDgxIrUw?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge #musicsky a song that balances hope & despair 3. "You Can Still Change Your Mind" Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers HARD PROMISES 1981 backing vocal : Stevie Nicks The majestic closer on my favorite TP album offers hope to someone in trouble youtu.be/k5XHrJ1A0WI?...
#SongBuilding #MusicChallenge #musicsky modern 2. "Modern Music" Be Bop Deluxe a suite in 6 pts. approximately 12 mins. inc. "Honeymoon on Mars" & "Dance of the Uncle Sam Humanoids" MODERN MUSIC 1976 classic British Progressive Rock written & sung by guitarist Bill Nelson youtu.be/RAJRb8jqrMQ?...
#CanadaDays #MusicChallenge #musicsky HAPPY CANADA DAY 7/1/26 a living legend BRUCE COCKBURN b. 1945 "All The Ways I Want You" DART TO THE HEART 1994 superb singer/songwriter/guitarist spiritual/political/global/love songs sincere thanks to all involved God bless Canada ☮️ 😎 youtu.be/Yu5AW7Q14v4?...
#CanadaDays #MusicChallenge #musicsky been awhile glad to be back another Canadian Legend 6/30 Jane Siberry "The Valley" BOUND BY THE BEAUTY 1989 "You rise every morning Wondering what in the world Will the World bring today Will it bring you joy Or will it take it away ?" youtu.be/Q-qQaGtqf_I?...
#SongBuilding #MusicChallenge #musicsky hello Bluesky music fanatics I'm back for awhile 🎵 is ♥️ ☮️ 😎 house/home 1. "Please Call Home" The Allman Brothers Band IDLEWILD SOUTH 1970 guitars : Duane Allman & Dickie Betts bass : Berry Oakley vocal, keyboards : Gregg Allman youtu.be/IS682EL3rqo?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge #musicsky East meets West, musically speaking "Girl In Your Eye" SPIRIT s/t debut LP released 1968 electric sitar by Randy California a Soft Psych Raga Rock classic written by singer Jay Ferguson heard on the WRFL Psychedelicatessen youtu.be/cI4zsWyZXeQ?...
#CanadaDays #MusicChallenge #musicsky hello again BlueSky quietly sliding back in : "Sisters Of Mercy" Leonard Cohen (A Canadian Legend) 1934-2016 Rest in Peace SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN 1967 One of many standout tracks on Mr. Cohen's very influential debut album : youtu.be/frWZSAZWs1g?... ☮️♥️🎵😎
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge #musicsky song w/ a full orchestra 2. "All Our Days" Sandy Denny 1947-78 RIP RENDEZVOUS 1977 her final studio album arrangement/strings by Harry Robinson This stunning epic is hidden on Sandy's last record. The strings add so much ! youtu.be/-cIE99pVPnE?...
#EmojiSounds #MusicChallenge #musicsky ⛈️ 2. "Summer Rain" JOHNNY RIVERS written by Jim Hendricks (ex-Mugwumps) a hit single from REALIZATION 1968 backing by the Wrecking Crew a fantastic album, possibly Johnny's best this song sounded perfect on one's AM car radio in'68 youtu.be/Xa9vWVEYojg?...
#EmojiSounds #MusicChallenge #musicsky ☮️ 1. "Love, Peace & Happiness" The Chambers Brothers title track 1969 a 2LP set (1 live/1 studio) This epic side long jam was recorded in the studio but sounded incredible done live @ the Atlantic City & Atlanta Pop Festivals in 69 & 70 youtu.be/BvCH-6kOAGs?...
#MayBeNot #MusicChallenge a late finish but... 31. "Didn't Matter Anyway" Hatfield and the North THE ROTTERS CLUB 1975 velvet vocal and bass : Richard Sinclair youtu.be/ymfzq2OGw0g?... Grateful to all who gave these old tunes a new listen. Sincere thanks to our host for a truly fun challenge. ☮️♥️😎
#MayBeNot #MusicChallenge sneaking in a couple more 😎 30. "Can't Stop Running" Todd Rundgren NEARLY HUMAN 1989 Todd took a 4 year break in '85 and then came back strong with a fine album and a fantastic tour, featuring a huge band, horns & a bevy of background singers. youtu.be/pF3NuZoaShI?...
#MayBeNot #MusicChallenge #musicsky 29. "Ain't Nobody But Me" Supertramp CRISIS ? WHAT CRISIS ? 1975 (sneaking in a few more of my favorite negative contractions during the Last 2 Days of May because I missed most of this challenge, hope no one will mind) 😎 youtu.be/wH-sOgoey68?...
#MayBeNot #MusicChallenge "I Can't Wait Much Longer" Robin Trower TWICE REMOVED FROM YESTERDAY 1973 debut album Here's the slow burning opener on Robin's 1st post-Procol LP, featuring smoky lead vocal by James Dewar & soon to be trademark, Hendrix-inspired guitar by Mr. T youtu.be/Qg7PJNALBmQ?...
#CanadaDays #MusicChallenge #musicsky out of order, sorry 8. "What Is Love ?" (single version) THE COLLECTORS s/t debut 1968 (founded in Vancouver, made a couple records, later became Chilliwack) Here's the very trippy opening track on this talented band's first album : youtu.be/ZhY5UTnwPsU?...
#MayBeNot #MusicChallenge #musicsky negative contractions cont. 11. "Don't" Elvis Presley a #1 hit single in 1958 written by the legendary Lieber & Stoller youtu.be/5nVH9VYuT-8?... "Don't" appears on the King's 2nd best of album 50,000,000 ELVIS FANS CAN'T BE WRONG released in 1959