Thursday, August 9, 2007

That Boy Can Sing!

No, I'm not tootin my own horn. I'm talking about Bon Jovi's buddy, Richie Sambora. I was listening to some of their new CD, LOST HIGHWAY- maybe not the greatest Bon Jovi album ever, but their still crankin out the hits! And every time I hear a new song, it's Richie that stands out. Now more than ever. I can't believe that he's still singin those notes- a true unsung hero. Every time John sings to the rafters, Richie comes up with an amazing harmony. Not only do his harmonies continue to be inventive and musically fulfilling, but they're always higher than the melody that John is singing. Don't get me wrong, Bon Jovi is not Bon Jovi without John. He's an incredible singer/songwriter and excellent showman- not a bad actor either. But without Richie's vocal harmonies, not to mention stellar guitar playing, they might be just another really good band.

Someday, when I'm working in a studio with my own producer, preparing for tours, I hope to have a collaborator as talented and creative as Richie Sambora.

~Hasta la bye bye

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Go Home Already!

I'm talkin about the song by Daughtry. Holy Cow! Do you think they could play it on the radio some more (sarcasm)... Don't get me wrong. I think it's a great song. But really, it doesn't have to be like the only song on the radio. In the past two days I think I've heard it at least twice each time I'm in my car. No matter where I'm going, how far or long I'm driving - there it is. And man does it stick in my head! Oy!!!

Of course I know there are solutions to the overplay-itis that often comes with a great song (can you say My Heart Will Go On?) I could listen to CD's, iPod, satellite radio, etc. And I guess there's a little bit of jealousy happening. I mean, as a singer songwriter, I dream of the day that a song of mine is played on every radio station twenty times a day (often simultaneously- what do they, call each other and say, "let's play this one at 2:56 today"?)
But as a listener, it's just way too much. There's so much other good music out there. Give us some variety will ya!

Oh yea. And on a totally unrelated subject, WAY TO GO BARRY BONDS!!! It's been a long time coming. You can say what you want about legitimacy, muscle enhancement, whatever- bottom line is, he's done it. He set a goal and worked and worked and worked until he reached it. Blood, sweat and tears, ya know. That's what it's all about.

~peace & carrots