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Monday Morning Video – “Sitting In Limbo”

Monday, August 17, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

“Sitting In Limbo” is one of the classics. The song, which was originally recorded by songwriter Jimmy Cliff with the legendary Swampers in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, has gone on to be recorded and performed by countless musicians. Here are versions of the song performed by the Neville Brothers and the Jerry Garcia Band, as well […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Jerry Garcia, Jimmy Cliff, Neville Brothers

Monday Morning Video – Jimmy Cliff and Friends

Monday, January 07, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

How about we start off the week with a classic. Jimmy Cliff is a towering voice, both as a singer and a songwriter, and “Many Rivers to Cross” is among his finest creations. Don’t believe me? Look at this list of artists who have covered the song: Bruce Springsteen, Annie Lennox, Jimmy Barnes & Crowded […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Pop, Roots, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Annie Lennox, Bruce Springsteen, Crowded House, Jimmy Barnes, Jimmy Cliff, Joe Cocker, Sia

Monday Morning Video – Joe Strummer covers Jimmy Cliff

Monday, February 06, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

My original plan was to share a version of Jimmy Cliff covering his classic “The Harder They Come.” Until I stumbled across this version of Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros rockin’ it right.

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Jimmy Cliff, Joe Strummer

Mayer’s Playlist for July 2012, Part 2

Wednesday, August 08, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Still Wanna Fight by Mic Harrison and the High Score There is something extremely satisfying listening to some straight-forward, guitar-driven rock and roll. The best of it holds no pretense, just an energy that is genuine and invigorating. Mic Harrison and the High Score make that kind of music. The record […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Admiral Fallow, Davidson Hart Kingsbery, Jimmy Cliff, Mic Harrison, Reva Williams, Sara Watkins, Southeast Engine, Superdrag, the V-Roys, Tujaques, Will Gray

SXSW 2012: Springsteen

Monday, May 07, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Now did you really think that I could talk about SXSW and not mention Bruce Springsteen? Springsteen delivered the conference keynote and then joined the E Street Band and guests that evening for an unforgettable performance. The keynote speech was clearly geared towards the musicians in attendance. Springsteen delivered a rollicking history of rock and […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Rock, SXSW, Videos Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Arcade Fire, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Burdon, Garland Jeffries, Jimmy Cliff, Joe Ely, The Animals, The Low Anthem, Tom Morello

Who Should The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induct in 2011?

Monday, March 29, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

I finally got around to watching the broadcast from last week’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010 inductions. The ceremony — honoring inductees ABBA, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and Iggy Pop & Stooges — was, well, rather tame. Even Iggy Pop, in fine Stooges form, struggled to get a reaction from the crowd. […]

Filed Under: Contests, News, Rock, Videos Tagged With: ABBA, Genesis, Iggy Pop, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies, The Stooges

Mayer’s Playlist for November 2008, A Video Companion

Friday, December 05, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

We bolt right out of the gate this month with Butch Walker’s smokin’ video for “The Weight of Her” followed by the Right On’s blazing through a live performance of “Do Your Thing, Babe.” After that, you’ll want to catch your breath with live acoustic performances from Ben Nichols and David Garza. From there we’ve […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Roots, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Austin, Ben Nichols, Boston, Butch Walker, David Garza, Dirty Truckers, Jamaica, Jamie Lidell, Jerry Fuentes, Jimmy Cliff, LA, London, Nathan Singleton, NYC, TAB the Band, Tennessee, the Resentments

Mayer’s Playlist for November 2008, Part 2

Thursday, December 04, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

Duets, Rachel Yamagata featuring Ray Lamontagne (from the Warner Brothers release Elephants’ Teeth Sinking Into Heart) As sparse as it is breathtaking, this acoustic ballad finds two weary lovers quietly trying to reclaim a faded relationship. Yamagata and Lamontagne’s breathy vocals are a magical combination. Do Your Thing, Babe, the Right Ons (from the 2Fer […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Roots, Streams Tagged With: Austin, Boston, Jamaica, Jerry Fuentes, Jimmy Cliff, Kickbacks, Madrid, Maine, Nathan Singleton, New York, Rachel Yamagata, Ray Lamontagne, Resentments, Right Ons, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Sideshow Tragedy, TAB the Band

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