Arts and Entertainment

We're doing classic blues this week. Meaning real blues.  Thanks for your suggestions. We've got some extraordinary songs. Starting with this one:

OK, I admit it. Verdict on this week: Good theme, poorly executed. Shoulda asked Waterpirate to program it.  Hope he likes this one:

Let's get back on track. No more appeasing the youngsters. What she's asking for is not unreasonable in the least:

In a blatant and desperate attempt to expand my demographic appeal, I present a 'women with attitude' song for you youngsters out there:

One of the earliest feminist anthems, written by two guys from Philly.  Produced by some guy named Quincy Jones.  Lesley Gore became a legitimate heroine to the LGBT community: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/17/lesley-gore…

Attitude from Sweet Home Chicago:

Defines this week's theme. I love it!  BTW, their full name is Saffire, the Uppity Blues Women:

You say you want women with attitude? Howzabout Beyonce and the Dixie Chicks showing the big-hat Country Music Association how it's done? In a song about a gun-lovin' drunk of…

A great John Hiatt song. And his version is the best. Yes, better than Joe Cocker's version.  BTW, anybody got a theme for next week? Give me a theme, and…

There was a time in the late '70's to mid-eighties when, IMHO, the Neville Brothers were the best band in America. Here, they bring their Caribbean lilt to John Hiatt's…

Bonnie Raitt just tears up this John Hiatt song. Betcha you've heard it before:

More Memphis and more John Hiatt:

I get to delay my decision--John Hiatt or Memphis--for at least one more day. Because, when it comes to Memphis, there is only one King. Today, you're ridin' with him. …