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Poppland
Senn líður að páskum

Poppland

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 195:00


Örlítið páskapepp. Amor Vincit Omnia á plötu vikunnar. SPILVERK ÞJÓÐANNA - Sirkus Geira Smart. Sigríður Beinteinsdóttir, Celebs - Þokan. LAURA BRANIGAN - Self Control. Benni Hemm Hemm, Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson, Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson, Benni Hemm Hemm - Allt í lagi. Amor Vincit Omnia - 100.000 km/klst. SÁLIN HANS JÓNS MÍNS - Auður. Bubbi Morthens - Brotin Loforð. Ásdís - Touch Me. HIPSUMHAPS - Á hnjánum. BJARTMAR GUÐLAUGSSON - Týnda Kynslóðin. David, Damiano - Born With A Broken Heart. MGMT - Electric Feel. Superserious - Duckface. Grace Jones - Pull up to the bumper. Árný Margrét - Greyhound Station. Kimya Dawson - Tire Swing. Júníus Meyvant - Raining Over Fire. NORMAN GREENBAUM - Spirit in the sky. SANTANA - Samba Pa Ti. Margrét Eir Hönnudóttir - Að eilífu. Una Torfadóttir - Yfir strikið. NÝDÖNSK - Flauel. BLOSSI - Milli stjarnanna. Williams, Robbie, Minogue, Kylie, Williams, Robbie - Kids. Daniil, Herra Hnetusmjör - Langar í. The Stranglers - Golden Brown. Caamp - Let Things Go. ÞÓRUNN ANTONÍA - Too late. The Weeknd - In Your Eyes. Bon Iver - Everything Is Peaceful Love. Snorri Helgason - Ein alveg. Parton, Dolly, Carpenter, Sabrina - Please Please Please. IGGY POP - Lust For Life. Unnsteinn Manuel - Lúser. Sébastien Tellier - Divine. Alicia Keys - Fallin'. Amor Vincit Omnia - Eina. ÁSGEIR TRAUSTI - Sumargestur. Teddy Swims - Guilty. Elliott, Missy 'Misdemeanor' - Get ur freak on. JACK JOHNSON - Better Together. ANTONIO BANDERAS FT. LOS LOBOS - El Mariachi. Chappell Roan - The Giver. Alon, Jacob - Liquid Gold 25. Ngonda, Jalen - Just as Long as We?re Together. MEATLOAF - Paradise by the dashboard light.

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Interviewing the Legends: Rock Stars & Celebs
Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky" 'The Lost Interviews' ep 13

Interviewing the Legends: Rock Stars & Celebs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 70:49


NORMAN GREENBAUM ‘THE LOST INTERVIEWS' with RAY SHASHO EPISODE 13 -INTERVIEWED Dec 6th 2011 "When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's the best When I lay me down to die Goin'up to the spirit in the sky"   Norman Greenbaum is considered by many music experts to be a one-hit wonder.  But when the lyrics to that hit meant so much to so many and with eternal impact… then who cares? Greenbaum's “Spirit In The Sky” echoed an inspirational message of optimism for hope of an afterlife. The song reached #3 on the Billboard charts and sold two million singles by 1970, and during an important transitional period in music that witnessed Album-Oriented Rock formats overshadowing Top 40 singles on the airwaves. Greenbaum created one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in rock and roll history using an industrial fuzz tone. Released in 1969, “Sprit In The Sky” has stood the test of time. Greenbaum states, “Motorists actually still pull over to the side of the road when they hear the song being played on the radio.” And the song continues to be a heavily requested tune at funerals. Rolling Stone magazine ranked “Spirit In The Sky,” #341 on the list of top ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time.' Countless musicians have mimicked their version of the celestial composition including Elton John, DC Talk, Darrel Mansfield, The Stovall Sisters (The back-up singers on the original recording), Doctor and the Medics, Nina Hagen, and Norman's favorite cover version, The Kentucky Headhunters.  “Spirit In The Sky” has been featured in countless movies, TV series and commercials. The song has also been spotlighted on the 2008 music video game- Rock Band 2, enlightening a whole new generation of “Spirit” advocates. Norman Greenbaum began a music career as a member of Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band. Their sole hit was, “The Eggplant that Ate Chicago” (#52 on Billboard's top 100) in 1966. Greenbaum departed the band and began a solo career under the direction of producer Erik Jacobsen (Lovin' Spoonful, Sopwith Camel, Chris Issak). Raised of the Jewish faith, Greenbaum states that there wasn't much resentment from the Jewish Community over his Christian-like lyrics, especially his reference to Jesus. The only true criticism came from the Christian side who were not very pleased with his lyric… “Never been a sinner I never sinned.” Greenbaum says, “I just didn't know better at the time.” Today Norman Greenbaum is 69 years old and lives in Northern California. His 1969 metaphysical one- hit wonder continues to be adored and emulated by countless fans. Most recently Peter Frampton covered “Spirit In The Sky” on William Shatner's latest album, Seeking Major Tom. Norman enjoys sponsoring races at the local fair. He says, “All it consists of is getting around thirty friends together, having a party, and getting your picture taken with the winning racehorse.” He's also won a bunch of blue ribbons entering various works. Here's my interview with Songwriter/Vocalist/Guitarist/Rock and Roll Icon/ and a very amusing and hip guy… Norman Greenbaum. (We had to reschedule the original interview date because Mr. Greenbaum was feeling a bit under the weather).     Support us on PayPal!

Wednesday Night Podcast
Norman Greenbaum Spirit In The Sky

Wednesday Night Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 23:34


Join the band as we discuss the 1969 album Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum.  Jill, our chief cheerleader and spiritualist, also tells us a tale of how a fan broke the Boston Celtics at home winning streak!website: actonmusicproject.comemail: music@actonmusicproject.comCraig's phone number: ‪(978) 310-1613‬

Poppland

Umsjón: Siggi Gunnars & Lovísa Rut Siggi og Lovísa stjórnuðu Popplandi dagsins. Póstkort frá Hafdísi Huld, brot úr Árið Er 1996, plata vikunnar kynnt til leiks, Húsið Mitt með hljómsveitinni Supersport! Allskonar nýtt á boðstólnum í dag líka, Open Jars, Karl Orgeltríó, Easy Life og fleira. John Lennon minnst og þessar helstu tónlistarfréttir á sínum stað. VÖK - Stadium. ÁSGEIR TRAUSTI & CLOU - Milli svefns og vöku. Karl orgeltríó, Una Stefánsdóttir - Hásætið. Malen - Right?. MITSKI - Stay Soft. COLONY HOUSE - Cannonballers. Spacestation - Hver í fokkanum?. Una Torfadóttir - Þú ert stormur (Pride lagið 2023). HREIMUR - Þar sem himinn ber við haf. Tanega, Norma - You're Dead. Bridges, Leon, Khruangbin - C-Side. Easy life - Ultimatejutsu_1644.wav. MÍNUS - The Long Face. Open Jars - Skim. NORMAN GREENBAUM - Spirit in the sky. Birkir Blær - Thinking Bout You. PÁLL ÓSKAR - Allt Fyrir Ástina. Julian Civilian - Fyrirmyndarborgari. GRAFÍK - Presley. BOTNLEÐJA - Þið eruð frábær. DAVID BOWIE - Breaking Glass. VÖK - Headlights. JOEY CHRIST & TATJANA - Gufunes. DESTINY?S CHILD - Survivor. BENNI HEMM HEMM - Þú Lýstir Upp Herbergið. SUPERSPORT! - Allt Fólkið í Kringum Mig. JÚNÍUS MEYVANT BEATLES - I Will. JOHN LENNON - Jealous Guy.

Poppland
09.10.2023

Poppland

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023


Umsjón: Siggi Gunnars & Lovísa Rut Siggi og Lovísa stjórnuðu Popplandi dagsins. Póstkort frá Hafdísi Huld, brot úr Árið Er 1996, plata vikunnar kynnt til leiks, Húsið Mitt með hljómsveitinni Supersport! Allskonar nýtt á boðstólnum í dag líka, Open Jars, Karl Orgeltríó, Easy Life og fleira. John Lennon minnst og þessar helstu tónlistarfréttir á sínum stað. VÖK - Stadium. ÁSGEIR TRAUSTI & CLOU - Milli svefns og vöku. Karl orgeltríó, Una Stefánsdóttir - Hásætið. Malen - Right?. MITSKI - Stay Soft. COLONY HOUSE - Cannonballers. Spacestation - Hver í fokkanum?. Una Torfadóttir - Þú ert stormur (Pride lagið 2023). HREIMUR - Þar sem himinn ber við haf. Tanega, Norma - You're Dead. Bridges, Leon, Khruangbin - C-Side. Easy life - Ultimatejutsu_1644.wav. MÍNUS - The Long Face. Open Jars - Skim. NORMAN GREENBAUM - Spirit in the sky. Birkir Blær - Thinking Bout You. PÁLL ÓSKAR - Allt Fyrir Ástina. Julian Civilian - Fyrirmyndarborgari. GRAFÍK - Presley. BOTNLEÐJA - Þið eruð frábær. DAVID BOWIE - Breaking Glass. VÖK - Headlights. JOEY CHRIST & TATJANA - Gufunes. DESTINY?S CHILD - Survivor. BENNI HEMM HEMM - Þú Lýstir Upp Herbergið. SUPERSPORT! - Allt Fólkið í Kringum Mig. JÚNÍUS MEYVANT BEATLES - I Will. JOHN LENNON - Jealous Guy.

Poppland

Umsjón: Matthías Már & Lovísa Rut Matti og Lovísa Rut sáu um Poppland dagsins, plata vikunnar kynnt til leiks, Museum með JFDR, alls konar tónlist og þessar helstu tónlistarfréttir á sínum stað. Una Torfadóttir - Fyrrverandi. BLUR - The universal. EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL - Caution to the Wind. SUEDE - Stay together. KARLOTTA - Freefalling. LILY ALLEN - Ldn. Retro Stefson - Kimba. JFDR - Spectator. ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - Release Me (And Let Me Love Again). HREIMUR - Get ekki hætt að hugsa um þig. ODESZA & CLAUD - To Be Yours. Eldar - Dropi í hafi. THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH - Love is All. EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS - Better Days. MÅNESKIN - Zitti e buoni (Eurovision 2021 - Ítalía). FOUNDATIONS - Baby, Now That I've Found You. DIDO - Here With Me. GUS GUS - Ladyshave. VALDIMAR - Yfir borgina. IGGY POP - The Passenger. RÓISÍN MURPHY - Coocool. ROMY - Enjoy Your Life. Silja Rós Ragnarsdóttir - Share U. SYSTUR - Furðuverur. DILJÁ - Power. AXEL FLÓVENT - Forest Fires. Tilbury - Frail Light. KATE BUSH - Wuthering Heights. FUGEES - Ready Or Not. Tame Impala, Thundercat - No More Lies. NÝDÖNSK - Stundum. Bubbi Morthens - Skríða. KUL - Operator. BECK - Tropicalia. LILY ALLEN - Ldn. JFDR - Life Man. VERA DECAY - Someone bad. CORNELIA JAKOBS - Hold Me Closer (Svíþjóð). DAÐI FREYR - Thank You. NORMAN GREENBAUM - Spirit in the sky. Oracle Sisters - Asc. Scorpio. BEYONCÉ - CUFF IT. NIA ARCHIVES - Conveniency.

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Poppland
02.05.2023

Poppland

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023


Umsjón: Matthías Már & Lovísa Rut Matti og Lovísa Rut sáu um Poppland dagsins, plata vikunnar kynnt til leiks, Museum með JFDR, alls konar tónlist og þessar helstu tónlistarfréttir á sínum stað. Una Torfadóttir - Fyrrverandi. BLUR - The universal. EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL - Caution to the Wind. SUEDE - Stay together. KARLOTTA - Freefalling. LILY ALLEN - Ldn. Retro Stefson - Kimba. JFDR - Spectator. ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - Release Me (And Let Me Love Again). HREIMUR - Get ekki hætt að hugsa um þig. ODESZA & CLAUD - To Be Yours. Eldar - Dropi í hafi. THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH - Love is All. EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS - Better Days. MÅNESKIN - Zitti e buoni (Eurovision 2021 - Ítalía). FOUNDATIONS - Baby, Now That I've Found You. DIDO - Here With Me. GUS GUS - Ladyshave. VALDIMAR - Yfir borgina. IGGY POP - The Passenger. RÓISÍN MURPHY - Coocool. ROMY - Enjoy Your Life. Silja Rós Ragnarsdóttir - Share U. SYSTUR - Furðuverur. DILJÁ - Power. AXEL FLÓVENT - Forest Fires. Tilbury - Frail Light. KATE BUSH - Wuthering Heights. FUGEES - Ready Or Not. Tame Impala, Thundercat - No More Lies. NÝDÖNSK - Stundum. Bubbi Morthens - Skríða. KUL - Operator. BECK - Tropicalia. LILY ALLEN - Ldn. JFDR - Life Man. VERA DECAY - Someone bad. CORNELIA JAKOBS - Hold Me Closer (Svíþjóð). DAÐI FREYR - Thank You. NORMAN GREENBAUM - Spirit in the sky. Oracle Sisters - Asc. Scorpio. BEYONCÉ - CUFF IT. NIA ARCHIVES - Conveniency.

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Poppland

Umsjón: Lovísa Rut Lovísa Rut stóð vaktina í Popplandi dagsins, alls konar skemmtileg tónlist, tónlistarfréttir og plata vikunnar kynnt til leiks, Palm Trees In The Snow með Kára. JÚNÍUS MEYVANT - Rise up. GLASS ANIMALS - Heat Waves. VERA DECAY - Running. Portugal. The man - Dummy. ALT-J - Left Hand Free. THE HEAVY - Hurricane Coming. MADNESS - Embarresment. Á móti sól - Mínútur. MAHMOOD - Soldi (Eurovisíon 2019 - Ítalía). Loreen - Tattoo. DILJÁ - Power. KÁRI - Untamed Horses. EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL - Nothing Left To Lose. Metronomy - Right on time. SUPERSPORT! - Hring Eftir Hring. NORMAN GREENBAUM - Spirit in the sky. SIGRÚN STELLA - Circles. STEALERS WHEEL - Stuck In The Middle With You. NÝDÖNSK - Klæddu Þig. FRIÐRIK DÓR - Bleikur og blár. Alex G - Runner. HOLY HRAFN - Bíddu, bíddu, bíddu. LEXZI - Beautiful moon. NANNA - Crybaby. HANNES FT. WATERBABY - Stockholmsvy. Miguel - Sure Thing (bonus track wav). QUEEN - A kind of magic. ED SHEERAN - Celestial. KUL - Operator. RADIOHEAD - High And Dry. PARAMORE - Running Out Of Time. JAGÚAR - Disco Diva. ÁRNASON & GDRN - Sagt er. DEPECHE MODE - Ghosts Again. Foster The People - Pumped up kicks. KÁRI - Moonbeams. BJÖRK - Big Time Sensuality. KA-OSS - Edge of the world. DR. HOOK - Sharing The Night Together. Önnu Jónu Son - Almost over you. Magnús Kjartansson Tónlistarm. - Helga. AIR - Playground Love. Stebbi JAK - Líttu í kringum þig. The National - Tropic Morning News. KARL ORGELTRIO & ELÍN HARPA - Svo skal högg á hendi detta. PHOENIX - Alpha Zulu.

Poppland
13.03.2023

Poppland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023


Umsjón: Lovísa Rut Lovísa Rut stóð vaktina í Popplandi dagsins, alls konar skemmtileg tónlist, tónlistarfréttir og plata vikunnar kynnt til leiks, Palm Trees In The Snow með Kára. JÚNÍUS MEYVANT - Rise up. GLASS ANIMALS - Heat Waves. VERA DECAY - Running. Portugal. The man - Dummy. ALT-J - Left Hand Free. THE HEAVY - Hurricane Coming. MADNESS - Embarresment. Á móti sól - Mínútur. MAHMOOD - Soldi (Eurovisíon 2019 - Ítalía). Loreen - Tattoo. DILJÁ - Power. KÁRI - Untamed Horses. EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL - Nothing Left To Lose. Metronomy - Right on time. SUPERSPORT! - Hring Eftir Hring. NORMAN GREENBAUM - Spirit in the sky. SIGRÚN STELLA - Circles. STEALERS WHEEL - Stuck In The Middle With You. NÝDÖNSK - Klæddu Þig. FRIÐRIK DÓR - Bleikur og blár. Alex G - Runner. HOLY HRAFN - Bíddu, bíddu, bíddu. LEXZI - Beautiful moon. NANNA - Crybaby. HANNES FT. WATERBABY - Stockholmsvy. Miguel - Sure Thing (bonus track wav). QUEEN - A kind of magic. ED SHEERAN - Celestial. KUL - Operator. RADIOHEAD - High And Dry. PARAMORE - Running Out Of Time. JAGÚAR - Disco Diva. ÁRNASON & GDRN - Sagt er. DEPECHE MODE - Ghosts Again. Foster The People - Pumped up kicks. KÁRI - Moonbeams. BJÖRK - Big Time Sensuality. KA-OSS - Edge of the world. DR. HOOK - Sharing The Night Together. Önnu Jónu Son - Almost over you. Magnús Kjartansson Tónlistarm. - Helga. AIR - Playground Love. Stebbi JAK - Líttu í kringum þig. The National - Tropic Morning News. KARL ORGELTRIO & ELÍN HARPA - Svo skal högg á hendi detta. PHOENIX - Alpha Zulu.

WDR 4 Hugo Egon Balder
Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky

WDR 4 Hugo Egon Balder

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 0:53


Hugo Egon Balder erzählt Geschichten und Anekdoten rund um einen Lieblingshit und seine Entstehung: "Spirit In The Sky" von Norman Greenbaum. Von Hugo Egon Balder.

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Rhoz_Podcast2
RHOZ Podcast - 22-1-2021

Rhoz_Podcast2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 14:59


RHOZ Podcast - 22-1-2021 [00:00:00] 6:00 am - RHOZ [00:01:17] Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night [00:04:19] Corb Lund - Always Keep An Edge On Your Kn [00:07:31] Dj Fritz Live2.m4a [00:07:34] 444 - 444 - Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky [00:11:27] J. Geils Band - Centerfold See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

norman greenbaum spirit
RTL2 : Pop Rock Party
 Rod Stewart, The Archies, The Specials dans RTL2 Pop-Rock Party by David Stepanoff (20/11/20)

RTL2 : Pop Rock Party

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 169:12


Rod Stewart "baby Jane" Quarterflash "Harden my heart" Men at work "Who can it be now ?" Dead or Alive "you spin me round" The Romantics "Talking in your sleep" Womack & Womack "teardrops" Van Morrison "Brown eyed girl" The Monkees "i'm a believer" The Beach Boys "Surfin' USA" The Go-Go's "Head over heels" George Harrison "Got my mind set on you" Fatboy Slim "Radioactivity" The Police "Message in a bottle" Cecilia Krull "My life is going on" (Rock version) Mighty Mike "She goes in and out" (Defected rock compilation) Bon Jovi "Livin' on a prayer" Electric Six "Danger ! High voltage" Placebo "Daddy cool" Stealers Wheel "Stuck in the middle with you" The Archies "Sugar Sugar" Wings "Silly love songs" Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the sky" Martha Reeves "Dancing in the Streets" Fontella bass "Rescue me" Stevie Wonder "uptight" The Beatles "I want to hold your hand" (Love version) Aloe Blacc "Wake me up" (Avicii remix) Black Kids "Look at me (when I rock wichoo)"

Males Vibracions
Males Vibracions 223

Males Vibracions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 59:44


Aquesta setmana al Males Vibracions, l'amic Andreu Vicent ens ha portat novetats d'ací, d'allà i de més cap allà. Godzilla ens ha portat un poc d'agenda amb la fira Trovam-Proweekend, hem aprofitat per a saludar als germans Amat, i hem tancat amb una sessió Fuzztàstica. Cançons: Novio Caballo - Celebritis; El Meister - En la Chopera Negra; Angry Foetus - Dark times (Optimism); Kurt Baker - I like her a lot; Loretta's - Django (El aire); Sergi Estella - No trobo lloc; Davie Allan & the Arrows - Theme from the Unknow; The Rolling stones - (I can't get no) Satisfaction; The Ventures - The 2000 Pound Bee part I, part II; Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the sky; Strawbery Alarm Clock - Incense and Peppermints; The Seeds - Pushin too hard; Buck Owens - Who's gonna mow your grass; Buffalo Springfield - Mr Soul; The Yardbirds - Over under sides down; Spirit - Dark eyed woman; The Beattles - Think for yourself.

Rhoz_Podcast2
RHOZ Podcast - 10-7-2020

Rhoz_Podcast2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 180:04


RHOZ Podcast - 10-7-2020 [00:00:00] 6:00 am - RHOZ [00:01:37] Taylor Swift - I'm Only Me When I'm With You [00:05:07] Dj Fritz stay safe.m4a [00:05:13] 214 - 214 - Kiss - I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night [00:09:05] AC/DC - Who Made Who [00:12:24] Trisha Yearwood - That's What I Like About You [00:15:00] Dj Fritz stay safe.m4a [00:15:06] 417 - 417 - Traffic - John Barleycorn Must Die [00:21:22] Mötley Crüe - Girls, Girls, Girls [00:25:44] Corb Lund - I Wanna Be In The Cavalry [00:28:50] Dj Fritz enjoy weekend.m4a [00:28:56] 326 - 326 - Kinks - Destroyer [00:32:40] Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body) [00:36:14] Toby Keith - Get Drunk and Be Somebody [00:39:12] Dj Fritz all greatest hits.m4a [00:39:18] 353 - 353 - Styx - Blue Collar Man [00:43:20] Alabama - I'm In A Hurry [00:46:06] Zac Brown Band - Gin and Juice [00:51:08] Dj Fritz enjoy weekend.m4a [00:51:14] 164 - 164 - Crosby, Stills & Nash - Teach Your Children [00:54:00] Kajagoogoo - Too Shy [00:57:35] Alan Jackson - She's Gone Country [01:01:49] All hits weekend Dj Fritz [01:01:52] 004 - 004 - The Beatles - A Day In The Life [01:07:20] The Bucketheads - The Bomb [01:10:42] Kenny Chesney - Out Last Night [01:13:56] Dj Fritz enjoy weekend.m4a [01:14:01] 410 - 410 - The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl [01:17:35] Bill Haley & The Comets - Rock Around The Clock [01:19:43] Garth Brooks - The Dance [01:23:24] Dj Fritz all greatest hits.m4a [01:23:30] 444 - 444 - Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky [01:27:22] Diana Ross - Upside Down [01:31:22] BROOKS & DUNN - Neon Moon [01:35:36] All hits weekend Dj Fritz [01:35:39] 384 - 384 - Yes - Wonderous Stories [01:39:20] Prince - Kiss [01:42:58] Montgomery Gentry - Gone (like a freight train) [01:47:03] Dj Fritz Live.m4a [01:47:06] 194 - 194 - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lodi [01:50:07] John Mcdermott - Danny Boy [01:53:16] Montgomery Gentry - Lucky Man [01:56:28] Dj Fritz Live.m4a [01:56:32] 184 - 184 - The Doors - Love Me Two Times [01:59:44] ABC - 9B - The Look Of Love [02:03:10] Alan Jackson - Country Boy [02:07:12] All hits weekend Dj Fritz [02:07:15] 147 - 147 - Edgar Winter Group - Free Ride [02:10:15] Time - Jungle Love [02:15:33] Alan Jackson - Who's Cheatin' Who [02:19:30] Dj Fritz stay safe.m4a [02:19:37] 353 - 353 - Styx - Blue Collar Man [02:23:39] Bill Haley & The Comets - Shake Rattle And Roll [02:26:05] Garth Brooks - Rodeo [02:29:54] Dj Fritz Live2.m4a [02:29:57] 275 - 275 - Byrds - Eight Miles High [02:33:25] Red Hot Chili Peppers - Love Rollercoaster [02:37:12] Jason Aldean - The Truth [02:41:06] All hits weekend [02:41:11] 318 - 318 - Bruce Springsteen - Brilliant Disguise [02:45:14] The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin [02:49:38] Trace Adkins - I Like My Women A Little trashy [02:52:51] All hits weekend [02:52:56] 340 - 340 - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary [02:55:57] Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good

The Third Class Ticket Radio Show
Super sounds of the sixties - Episode 4

The Third Class Ticket Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 60:00


Episode 4 of Tommys weekly trip through the music of the 60's This weeks offerings are Dave dee, dozy, beaky, mick & titch - Hold tight Cliff bennett & the rebel rousers - Got to get you into my life The turtles - she's rather be with me The Dovells - Your Last Chance Len barry - 123 Sam cooke - Bring it on home to me The 4 seasons -Sherry Billy Joe Royal - Hush The troggs - Love is all around Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the sky The shangri-las - leader of the pack The mamas & the papas - Dedicated to the one i love Tom Jones - Deliliah The Marauders - Thats what i want Wilson pickett - Land of a 1000 dances Arthur conley - Sweet soul music Bruce Channel - Hey Baby Dave Davies - Death of a clown

Rhoz_Podcast2
RHOZ Podcast - 9-5-2020

Rhoz_Podcast2

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 180:04


RHOZ Podcast - 9-5-2020 [00:00:00] 6:00 am - RHOZ [00:00:31] Trace Adkins - Ladies Love Country Boys [00:04:08] Dj Fritz Live2.m4a [00:04:11] 216 - 216 - ACDC - You Shook Me All Night Long [00:07:40] Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go [00:11:22] Brad Paisley - Mud On The Tires [00:14:48] Dj Fritz Live2.m4a [00:14:53] 147 - 147 - Edgar Winter Group - Free Ride [00:17:57] Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love [00:20:51] Garth Brooks - Ain't Going Down Till the Sun [00:25:20] Dj Fritz stay safe.m4a [00:25:26] 473 - 473 - The Eagles - One Of These Nights [00:30:08] Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls [00:33:58] Billy Ray Cirus - Could Have Been Me [00:37:40] Dj Fritz enjoy weekend.m4a [00:37:46] 039 - 039 - The Beatles - Let It Be [00:41:31] Dean Martin - That's Amore [00:44:35] Alan Jackson - Margaritaville [00:48:48] Dj Fritz all greatest hits.m4a [00:48:55] 240 - 240 - Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth [00:51:26] Green Day - Basket Case [00:54:21] Zac Brown Band - Got Whatever It Is [00:57:27] Dj Fritz Live2.m4a [00:57:31] 412 - 412 - Cream - Badge [01:00:10] Tone-Loc - Funky Cold Medina [01:04:15] Billy Ray Cyrus - Wanna Be Your Joe [01:07:28] Dj Fritz enjoy weekend.m4a [01:07:34] 157 - 157 - Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song [01:09:55] Tracy Byrd - Watermelon Crawl [01:12:53] Sugarland - Something More [01:16:26] Dj Fritz enjoy weekend.m4a [01:16:32] 404 - 404 - Elton John - Madman Across The Water [01:22:17] Duran Duran - 8A - Girls On Fun [01:25:38] Jerry Reed - East Bound and Down [01:28:21] Dj Fritz Live.m4a [01:28:24] 296 - 296 - Styx - Renegade [01:32:26] Coolio - 9B - Fantastic Voyage [01:37:56] Kenny Chesney - Summertime [01:41:15] Dj Fritz Live2.m4a [01:41:19] 236 - 236 - The Rolling Stones - Street Fighting Man [01:44:25] Ready For The World - Oh Sheila [01:48:24] Dwight Yoakam - Crazy Little Thing Called Love [01:50:41] Dj Fritz all greatest hits.m4a [01:50:47] 041 - 041 - Led Zeppelin - Black Dog [01:55:32] Tears For Fears - Shout [02:00:13] Corb Lund - Always Keep An Edge On Your Kn [02:03:25] Dj Fritz Live.m4a [02:03:28] 418 - 418 - Focus - Hocus Pocus [02:10:04] The Troggs - Wild Thing [02:12:34] John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy [02:15:51] Dj Fritz all greatest hits.m4a [02:15:58] 188 - 188 - Jackson Browne - Running On Empty [02:20:46] John Michael Montgomery - Life's A Dance [02:23:45] Confederate Railroad - Queen of Memphis [02:27:02] Dj Fritz enjoy weekend.m4a [02:27:08] 372 - 372 - Alice Cooper - School's Out [02:30:33] Earth Wind & Fire - September '99 [02:34:11] Montgomery Gentry - Lucky Man [02:37:24] Dj Fritz stay safe.m4a [02:37:30] 202 - 202 - Peter Frampton - Show Me The Way [02:42:00] The Beach Boys - 4A - Good Vibrations [02:45:31] Billy Ray Cyrus - Wanna Be Your Joe [02:48:44] Dj Fritz Live.m4a [02:48:47] 434 - 434 - Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes [02:52:10] The Everly Brothers - 11B - Bye Bye Love [02:54:20] Corb Lund - Always Keep An Edge On Your Kn [02:57:31] Dj Fritz Live.m4a [02:57:34] 444 - 444 - Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky

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Dahlberg & Lerneby
Historien om Spirit in the Sky

Dahlberg & Lerneby

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 18:20


1969 sitter Norman Greenbaum och kollar färgsprakande country på TV. Han ser ljuset och skriver en megahit. Femton år senare är pengarna sedan länge slut, men då händer något. Igen. Här är storyn om Spirit in the Sky och den innehåller både Jesus, en ortodox jude, Captain Sensible, Lemmy och den där snubben från Böhmen eller vad det nu var.Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the SkyDoctor and the Medics - Spirit in the Sky Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton - The last thing on my mind.Wizzard - I wish it could be Christmas every day  Doctor and the Medics - Waterloo Dahlberg & Lerneby produceras av Holger Hund AB

Dangerous R&R Show Podcast
HRGNJ DR&R Show #39 One Never Knows....Do One?

Dangerous R&R Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 58:31


Opening salvo - The Usual Suspects-The Sundowners - Blue-Green Eyes [Decca 1969] 45 rpm**Bed: Jungle drumsSet 1: Spirits & Rot Gut-Rocket Morgan - Tag along [Zynn 1959] 45 rpm-Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the sky [Reprise 1969] 45 rpm-Wynonie Harris - Rot Gut [King 1953] 78 rpm-The Sundowners [UK] - Wild as the season / If wishes were horses [Skeleton Key 2015]**Bed: see aboveSet 2:Bubble Gum & Bulldozers-The Redcaps - Talkin' about you [Decca 1963] 45 rpm-Kim Fowley - Bubble gum [Imperial 1969] 45 rpm-Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation - Watch & Chain [Liberty 1968]**The Onion Radio News-Henry Thomas - Bulldoze Blues [Vocalion 1929] 78 rpm-Canned Heat - Help me [Liberty 1966] LP - S/T [The Sterno Album]**Bed: see aboveSet 3: Angels & Slop Songs-The Black Angels - Telephone [Blue Horizon 2010] LP - Phosphene Dream-The Grateful Dead - The Golden Road [to unlimited devotion] [W/B 1967] 45 rpm-Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams-Moondog House [High Noon 2004]LP - Flapjacks From The Sky-Big Maybelle - 96 Tears [Rojac 1966] 45 rpm-NRBQ - Kentucky Slop Song [Columbia 1969] LP - S/T

What the Riff?!?
1970 - February - Cold Blood - Cold Blood

What the Riff?!?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2018 36:43


FEATURE: COLD BLOOD - by Cold Blood from February 1970 I’m a Good Woman — This is the first song on the album, and gives a great flavor of both the vocalist and the talented horn section. Watch Your Step — The Hammond organ leads off this jam. The band sounds like it is channeling James Brown on this track, and has a screaming sax solo. I Just Want to Make Love to You — Yep. You know this song. This is the stripped down, bluesy original version of the song that would later be made famous by Nazareth. You Got Me Hummin' — This was the biggest hit for Cold Blood, hitting its high at number 52. This song features solo jams from the organ and the bass. INTERESTING FACT: Cold Blood played one of the last songs at the Filmore West. SOUNDTRACK: Theme from the Movie PATTON. — George C. Scott's Academy award-winning portrayal of General George S. Patton would in some ways define the General. STAFF PICKS: ** Joe Cocker - “Bathroom Window” ** — This is Cocker's remake of the famous Beatles song. The song itself is based off the experience of Beatles' singer Paul McCartney. Apparently, groupies broke into his house through the bathroom window and stole various keepsakes. **Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band - “Instant Karma!” (We All Shine On) ** — This track went from idea to released song in an incredible 10 days. Lennon's departure from the Beatles was immanent, and he wanted to get a single out as quickly as possible. **Mark Lindsay - “Arizona” ** —This solo outing is from the artist better known as the front man for Paul Revere and the Raiders. The song lyrics chronicle the singer's quest to get his hippie girlfriend, “Arizona” to give up her wanderlust ways and settle down with him. Norman Greenbaum - “Spirit in the Sky” — This track was actually released in late 1969 and was still quite popular as it made it furthest on the charts at #3 in February of 1970. Although it mentions Jesus and Christian themes, Greenbaum was actually Jewish. He was inspired after he heard a gospel song from Porter Wagoner on TV. FUN/NOT FUN FACT: it is frequently played at funerals. LAUGH TRACK: Yoko Ono - “Who Has Seen the Wind?” — Folks, I don't know what we can say about this B-side from Instant Karma, other than you can appreciate how frustrating it must have been for Paul McCartney and the other Beatles as the group headed towards their breakup.

Is Now A Good Time?
Bill Ehrlich - Born Lucky

Is Now A Good Time?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 42:07


This is a conversation with my Dad (Bill Ehrlich) on the eve of his retirement at 65. He had a 35-year career as a sales professional in the commercial printing business. Photo: On the front steps of our house in Minnesota with his two grandsons. musical notes: Neil Young "Ohio" [1:14] Simon & Garfunkel "Punky's Dilemma" [8:40] The Beatles "Getting Better" [21:20] Norman GreenBaum "Spirit in the Sky" [31:35] Crosby Stills Nash & Young "Carry On" [outro]

KUCI: Get the Funk Out
Monday June 12 9:45am pst Janeane chats with Guitarist Gary Pihl of the band BOSTON about his current

KUCI: Get the Funk Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017


ABOUT GARY PIHL Gary does it all: guitars, work in the recording studio, live shows on the road and the architect of the band BOSTON website. He'll provide backup vocals on the 2016 40th Anniversary BOSTON tour. He has been a member of BOSTON since 1985 and is the longest recurring member of Tom Scholz' recording and touring band. GARY PIHL (pronounced "Peel") Raised in the suburbs of Chicago for the first 12 years of his life, Gary Pihl relocated to the San Francisco Bay area and has led a musical life ever since. He explains, “I was in several bands in high school. One of our guitar players told me about a guy who was really good and giving guitar lessons at the local music store. He was in a band named The Warlocks. We went to see them play at a local pizza parlor. A couple months later they changed their name to the Grateful Dead. The guitarist giving us lessons was Jerry Garcia.” At 19, Gary had his recording debut with Day Blindness in 1969. He says, “After my time in Day Blindness, I was in a band called Fox with Roy Garcia and Johnny V (Vernazza), who went on to play in Elvin Bishop’s band. We were really fortunate to get to be on some shows with bands we looked up to including opening at the Fillmore for Free (with Paul Rogers). We were on shows with Janis Joplin, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Eric Burdon and War and Mose Allison.” Gary spent four years in a band called Crossfire. He recalls, “Mitchell Froom was our organist. He’s gone on to be a great producer (Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Los Lobos, Crowded House, Suzanne Vega, Sheryl Crow, etc.). We were opening some shows for Norman Greenbaum (Spirit in the Sky) when he was performing as a singer/songwriter on acoustic guitar. We had done our set and left the stage to Norman. He was halfway through his set when we noticed the audience was getting restless and wanted him to rock out. In the middle of one of Norman’s songs, our drummer, Steve Jones, got back on stage and started playing! Norman turned around in shock. Then he looked at the rest of us on the side of the stage and waved us up. We’d seen him about a half dozen times so we sort of knew his songs. Mitchell and his brother David (our pianist) have perfect pitch and were telling me and our bassist what the chords were as we went along. The crowd seemed to dig it and we ended the show with a rocked out version of Spirit in the Sky.” Pihl’s first big break in came in 1977, when he joined Sammy Hagar’s band, where he toured and recorded for 8 years. Gary met Tom Scholz when Hagar was opening for BOSTON between ’77 and ’79. In 1985, Sammy joined Van Halen, however, Pihl didn’t miss a beat. He explains, “Tom called me up when he was working on the Third Stage album, he had one more song left to be recorded and asked me if I’d come out to work with him on it. I was thrilled! It was a dream come true for me to work with one of the greatest bands of all time! I would have crawled on my hands and knees from California to get to work with BOSTON. As it turned out, I flew directly from Farm Aid (my last gig with Hagar) to Boston, so I wasn’t out of work for a day. I thought, how lucky could a guy get? He told me that there would probably be some touring involved if the album did well, which it did and basically I’m still here.” Tom and Gary traded studio leads on “I Think I Like It,” a high-energypower tune that showcases how well these two virtuosos complement one another. The two of them, who could pass for brothers, are a natural pair on stage. In addition to lead guitar, Gary also plays electric and acoustic 12-string guitar, keyboards, as well as lends backing and harmony vocals. photo credit Kamal Asar Gary quickly became indispensable to Tom’s BOSTON efforts. This quintessential multi-tasker has been Scholz’s right-hand man for over 20 years, serving as Vice President of Scholz Research and Development, assisting in building Tom’s Hideaway Studio II, and is a crucial part of the massive technical undertaking of managing the stage equipment on a BOSTON tour, including all of the back line and audio equipment. He also manages tech people, teaches band performers their parts, organizes rehearsals, integrates the “front of house” sound company system and personnel. Scholz wouldn’t tour without Pihl, saying, “I’d be lost without him. Gary’s the only other person on tour that has a thorough understanding of the complex audio productions systems that turn the efforts of 7 musicians and singers into the perfectly mixed stereo sound coming out the the sound system. That includes everyone, the road crew and the sound reinforcement technicians.” As Kimberley Dahme puts it, “In my opinion, he is the glue that holds BOSTON together. He works with us individually for hours on end, and assists Tom solving all of the problems that come up. He cares. I am so thankful to him, he is amazing. I don’t have enough good things to say about Gary.” Pihl is an expert professional photo editor, and did all of the editing for the graphics that were required for Corporate America as well as the remastered Boston and Don’t Look Back CD’s. He’s one of those rare people that has a gift for music and highly technical talents,” states Tom. Drummer Jeff Neal adds, ” Gary is the most consistent player out there, night after night, you can count on Gary to bring his ‘A’ game. His style is really an excellent blend of great technical ability but also wonderful feel. It ‘ s a standard that young players today should aspire to reach.” Although the majority of his talent is innate, some was acquired. Gary explains, “My dad always told me to do whatever you want, be the best you can and go to school to learn how. I reminded him that they don’t teach Rock and Roll in college but he said, ‘If you love music, then find out all you can about it.’ He took me to the local college and made me sign up. Of course once I got started, I loved it. No, they didn’t teach Rock and Roll, but it gave me a great foundation and a better understanding of music. In one of my choral classes I was sitting next to another kid out of high school just trying to learn about music. It was Johnny Colla, who went on to play sax with Huey Lewis and the News. You never know who you’ll end up sitting next to in school.” In addition to his BOSTON ventures, he still finds time to let his creative energy fly. He says, “I’ve enjoyed working with some friends on a “project band” called Alliance. It’s Dave Lauser from Sammy Hagar’s band, Alan Fitzgerald from Night Ranger, and Robert Berry from 3. It’s a mix of all our favorite styles from Blues to Prog rock.” Alliance has released three albums to date. “Robert Berry and I are also in a band called December People. We do traditional holiday songs but in the style of different rock bands. We do Joy to the World as if the Who were playing it, Santa Claus is Coming to Town like ZZ Top might play it. You get the idea. It’s a lot of fun and every show we do is a benefit for a local charity, usually a food bank.” A long-time vegetarian like the late Brad and Tom Scholz, Gary resides in a suburb of Boston with his wife and two sons. Five Things You May Not Know About Gary Pihl: 1.Award winning photographer. Someone told me that the Sonoma County Fair had an arts competition and photography was one division. I entered three of my photos and one took First Place (black and white landscape) and another placed third (kids and cows). 2. Took guitar lessons from Jerry Garcia I was a teenager when the other guitarist in my band recommended a guitar teacher in the next town who was in a band called the Warlocks. We took some lessons from him and saw his band play at Magoo's Pizza Parlor. They soon changed their name to the Grateful Dead and Jerry stopped giving lessons. 3. Mother worked in same office as Bruce Springsteen's mother. Father worked in same office as J. Geils' father. I had forgotten that my mother had worked with another mom with a teenage son who was a guitar player in the 1960s. She mentioned it years later, "Well, didn't Adele's son, Bruce, do well?". 4. Climbed to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite park at age 60. I've been to Yosemite National Park many times but never considered something as difficult as climbing the iconic peak of Half Dome until I read that there was a trail to the top. I figured I'd better do it while I still can. It was the longest and highest trek I've ever done. 5. Plays guitar with December People where we do Christmas songs in the styles of classic rock bands for food bank charities. I get together with other guys from famous bands and play songs like "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" as if ZZ Top had written it, "White Christmas" like Billy Idol's "White Wedding", etc. Lots of fun for a good cause. www.bandboston.com

Above The Basement - Boston Music and Conversation

Gary is the talented lead guitarist for the classic band BOSTON for over 30 years and has played with Sammy Hagar and Norman Greenbaum (Spirit in the Sky) among others. In addition to his massive technical undertaking of managing the stage equipment on a BOSTON tour, including all of the back line and audio equipment, he plays with the band December People that play familiar holiday songs in the styles of the top bands of our time like Santana, The Who, BOSTON, ZZ Top, ELP, Journey, AC/DC, and Rush just to name a few.

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KUCI: Get the Funk Out
Gary Pihl, Lead Guitarist for the band BOSTON, called in to KUCI 88.9fm Tuesday 7/12/16! We will talk about his up-coming show at the Pacific Amphitheatre, how he joined the band in 1985, what it's like to tour all these years, and more!

KUCI: Get the Funk Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016


Costa Mesa, CA Pacific Amphitheatre/OC Fair Saturday, July 16 tickets at pacamp.com My conversation with Gary Pihl will air on KUCI 88.9fm Thursday July 14th at 4pm PST, and Monday July 18th at 9am PST ABOUT GARY PIHL Gary does it all: guitars, work in the recording studio, live shows on the road and the architect of the band BOSTON website. He'll provide backup vocals on the 2015 tour. He has been a member of BOSTON since 1985 and is the longest recurring member of Tom Scholz' recording and touring band. GARY PIHL (pronounced "Peel") Raised in the suburbs of Chicago for the first 12 years of his life, Gary Pihl relocated to the San Francisco Bay area and has led a musical life ever since. He explains, “I was in several bands in high school. One of our guitar players told me about guy who was really good and giving guitar lessons at the local music store. He was in a band named The Warlocks. We went to see them play at a local pizza parlor. A couple months later they changed their name to the Grateful Dead. The guitarist giving us lessons was Jerry Garcia.” At 19, Gary had his recording debut with Day Blindness in 1969. He says, “After my time in Day Blindness, I was in a band called Fox with Roy Garcia and Johnny V (Vernazza), who went on to play in Elvin Bishop’s band. We were really fortunate to get to be on some shows with bands we looked up to including opening at the Fillmore for Free (with Paul Rogers). We were on shows with Janis Joplin, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Eric Burdon and War and Mose Allison.” Gary spent four years in a band called Crossfire. He recalls, “Mitchell Froom was our organist. He’s gone on to be a great producer (Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Los Lobos, Crowded House, Suzanne Vega, Sheryl Crow, etc.). We were opening some shows for Norman Greenbaum (Spirit in the Sky) when he was performing as a singer/songwriter on acoustic guitar. We had done our set and left the stage to Norman. He was halfway through his set when we noticed the audience was getting restless and wanted him to rock out. In the middle of one of Norman’s songs, our drummer, Steve Jones, got back on stage and started playing! Norman turned around in shock. Then he looked at the rest of us on the side of the stage and waved us up. We’d seen him about a half dozen times so we sort of knew his songs. Mitchell and his brother David (our pianist) have perfect pitch and were telling me and our bassist what the chords were as we went along. The crowd seemed to dig it and we ended the show with a rocked out version of Spirit in the Sky.” Pihl’s first big break in came in 1977, when he joined Sammy Hagar’s band, where he toured and recorded for 8 years. Gary met Tom Scholz when Hagar was opening for BOSTON between ’77 and ’79. In 1985, Sammy joined Van Halen, however, Pihl didn’t miss a beat. He explains, “Tom called me up when he was working on the Third Stage album, he had one more song left to be recorded and asked me if I’d come out to work with him on it. I was thrilled! It was a dream come true for me to work with one of the greatest bands of all time! I would have crawled on my hands and knees from California to get to work with BOSTON. As it turned out, I flew directly from Farm Aid (my last gig with Hagar) to Boston, so I wasn’t out of work for a day. I thought, how lucky could a guy get? He told me that there would probably be some touring involved if the album did well, which it did and basically I’m still here.” Tom and Gary traded studio leads on “I Think I Like It,” a high-energy power tune that showcases how well these two virtuosos complement one another. The two of them, who could pass for brothers, are a natural pair on stage. In addition to lead guitar, Gary also plays electric and acoustic 12-string guitar, keyboards, as well as lends backing and harmony vocals. Gary quickly became indispensable to Tom’s BOSTON efforts. This quintessential multi-tasker has been Scholz’s right-hand man for over 20 years, serving as Vice President of Scholz Research and Development, assisting in building Tom’s Hideaway Studio II, and is a crucial part of the massive technical undertaking of managing the stage equipment on a BOSTON tour, including all of the back line and audio equipment. He also manages tech people, teaches band performers their parts, organizes rehearsals, integrates the “front of house” sound company system and personnel. Scholz wouldn’t tour without Pihl, saying, “I’d be lost without him. Gary’s the only other person on tour that has a thorough understanding of the complex audio productions systems that turn the efforts of 7 musicians and singers into the perfectly mixed stereo sound coming out the the sound system. That includes everyone, the road crew and the sound reinforcement technicians.” As Kimberley Dahme puts it, “In my opinion, he is the glue that holds BOSTON together. He works with us individually for hours on end, and assists Tom solving all of the problems that come up. He cares. I am so thankful to him, he is amazing. I don’t have enough good things to say about Gary.” Pihl is an expert professional photo editor, and did all of the editing for the graphics that were required for Corporate America as well as the remastered Boston and Don’t Look Back CD’s. “He’s one of those rare people that has a gift for music and highly technical talents,” states Tom. Drummer Jeff Neal adds, ” Gary is the most consistent player out there, night after night, you can count on Gary to bring his ‘A’ game. His style is really an excellent blend of great technical ability but also wonderful feel. It ‘ s a standard that young players today should aspire to reach.” Although the majority of his talent is innate, some was acquired. Gary explains, “My dad always told me to do whatever you want, be the best you can and go to school to learn how. I reminded him that they don’t teach Rock and Roll in college but he said, ‘If you love music, then find out all you can about it.’ He took me to the local college and made me sign up. Of course once I got started, I loved it. No, they didn’t teach Rock and Roll, but it gave me a great foundation and a better understanding of music. In one of my choral classes I was sitting next to another kid out of high school just trying to learn about music. It was Johnny Colla, who went on to play sax with Huey Lewis and the News. You never know who you’ll end up sitting next to in school.” In addition to his BOSTON ventures, he still finds time to let his creative energy fly. He says, “I’ve enjoyed working with some friends on a “project band” called Alliance. It’s Dave Lauser from Sammy Hagar’s band, Alan Fitzgerald from Night Ranger, and Robert Berry from 3. It’s a mix of all our favorite styles from Blues to Prog rock.” Alliance has released three albums to date. “Robert Berry and I are also in a band called December People. We do traditional holiday songs but in the style of different rock bands. We do Joy to the World as if the Who were playing it, Santa Claus is Coming to Town like ZZ Top might play it. You get the idea. It’s a lot of fun and every show we do is a benefit for a local charity, usually a food bank.” A long-time vegetarian, like the late Brad and Tom Scholz, Gary resides in a suburb of Boston with his wife and two sons. Gary does it all: guitars, work in the recording studio, live shows on the road and the architect of the band BOSTON website. He'll provide backup vocals on the 2015 tour. He has been a member of BOSTON since 1985 and is the longest recurring member of Tom Scholz' recording and touring band.

On Screen & Beyond
OSB 280 Norman Greenbaum "Spirit In The Sky"

On Screen & Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2013 40:31


Episode #280 of On Screen & Beyond - Norman Greenbaum gave us the hit song "Spirit In The Sky" which is still going strong today! Norman gives us the story behind the song in this episode of OSB ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-screen-and-beyond/message

Icon Fetch
142 - Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky

Icon Fetch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2012 22:39


Norman Greenbaum is known for the 1970 smash hit “Spirit in the Sky.” The song’s unique paring of gospel-inspired lyrics with psychedelic rock backing helped it sell a whopping two million records in its first year of release. But, it’s the song’s universal message that continues to make it one of the most-played oldies on the radio. It’s also been included in almost 50 different movies, in numerous commercials, and even in the hugely-successful Rock Band 2 video game. Icon Fetch talks with Greenbaum about the strange origins of his one big hit, his new, specially-designed website, and how he feels about being called a “one hit wonder.”

TrueFire's Guitabulary
John Lee Hooker

TrueFire's Guitabulary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2006 1:20


Few guitarists become so strongly identified with a genre of music as John Lee Hooker and his timeless boogie. Hooker laid down his share of classics, such as "Boogie Chillen" (a.k.a. "Boogie Chillun"), "I'm in the Mood," and "Boom Boom," and inspired a host of musicians to elaborate on his insistent, hypnotic themes. ZZ Top ("La Grange"), one-hit wonder Norman Greenbaum ("Spirit in the Sky"), Booker T. & the MG's ("Green Onions"), Stevie Wonder ("Higher Ground"), and even Steely Dan ("Black Friday") are among those who paid homage to Hooker by reworking his swampy riffage. Andy Ellis guides your Hooker tour. Tab, notation and Power Tab files available at http://truefire.com/list.html?store=audio_lessons&item=6203 (log-in to access streaming audio and files).