Just saw Jon, Richie and the gang at the new Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Wow! Great show from a great band. The stage & light show was minimal and seemed like the boys wanted it that way. Judging from the adoration of the crowd, it was only the music and Jon’s ability to charm an audience that really mattered.
I was unfamiliar with a couple of tunes from his latest release Lost Highway but it made for a good mix of old and new.
Daughtry opened the concert and although the sound was muddy he rocked. Chris’ voice and presence were strong and the band performed well. I think Chris is on his way to lasting 25+ years.
Here’s one of Bon Jovi’s classic tunes and my fav recorded at Wembley Stadium in 1995. Enjoy!
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In my book, the best American singer/songwriter ever is Billy Joel. Billy’s songs were stories with faces and places that you could see attached to melodies you could hum in your sleep. His lyrics were insightful, playful and smart. Combine all this with the master production talents of Phil Ramone and you have an iconic musician whose music will be enjoyed forever…
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The classic rock band STYX was a favorite of mine growing up in the early 80’s. I loved Renegade, Blue Collar Man & Lady among others but Come Sail Away was my favorite.
I sang this song many times as the lead singer of the cover band No Canadian Coins. I was attending St John Fisher College at the time so I changed the the lyric “I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had” to ” I think of college friends…..”
Here’s a video of Come Sail Away performed by the great Dennis DeYoung and STYX. Enjoy!
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Whether with the Beatles, Wings or just himself, Paul McCartney is an artist who wrote and sang his way into our culture and has influenced me and countless others along the way. Paul has been a favorite of mine since childhood and Maybe I’m Amazed, I have to say, is probably my all-time favorite song.
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