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In Melody Maker, Paul McCartney called "Oh What A Feeling" the "party record of the year". I read it with my own eyes as a young high school student. It made me very proud of my home town.
Corey Lueck (Smoke Wagon Blues Band)
When I first dove into the world of classic rock and album hunting my aunt told me stories of this glorious band that lived and partied together in this old mansion. That sounded like the life to me! I ran out and picked up a used copy at Cactus Records in Oakville which I still own and play today!
I got such a kick out of how fun this band sounded with the cool train imitations on Train Keep Rolling to the hoots, hollering and yodeling on Baby Let's Play House and of course, the iconic shouts on Oh What What a Feeling.
The album was just jammed packed with Blues, Rocking boogies, boogie woogie piano, whaling harp, and screaming guitar! I'd stare at the picture on the center fold of these wild and crazy Canuck hippies out in the snow! This album was a masterpiece that makes you proud to be a Canadian musician
For me it was one of the heaviest sounds I had heard up to that time! It proved that Canadian musicians could hold they're own with the best in the world! And in most cases surpassing!
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Today (February 10, 2021), Carole King's classic album, Tapestry turns 50 years old.
To celebrate, here are a few videos of Burlington's Suzanne O, who has performed a tribute to Carole on many occasions.
Links: Suzanne O, More Suzanne O Stories, Videos above courtesy of Suzanne O
We asked Suzanne to give her thought about the classic album. Here is what she had to say:
For me, every song on Tapestry is a brilliant display of great song writing that is delivered with simplicity, heart, and the perfect mix of musicians. It is an album that universally touched people’s souls the instant the needle hit the vinyl.
The title track, ‘Tapestry’ is one that can make me cry, so I must be careful in approaching it during live performances. The message of life’s journey is instilled here so aptly, and hits home - more so during these times.
Lou Adler intuitively produced these songs in such a natural surrounding with all musicians together in Studio B at A&M; and that was part of the secret. This album holds the magic that was created not only by the outstanding songs written by Carole King (w/ G Goffin and T Stern), but the ambience of the studio space, and the sign of the times in 1971 when it was recorded.
Each song seems to carry its own vibe and meaning for me, especially playing it live, so I embrace every track on the album with open arms and full heart. I think this recording affects people on such an emotional level that it cannot really be described by most.
My feeling is that it transports them to a place of peace and a feeling of pure joy in hearing musical excellence. I love performing the entire album during our shows, because of the effect it has on the listener. We take a little trip together that seems to make time and space evaporate. That’s the magic!
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Here are a few videos from the lady herself.
Links: Carole King, More Carole King Stories/Covers, Videos above courtesy of Carole King, More 50th Anniversary Albums
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Historical Bits
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Today (January 31, 2021) would have been the 100th birthday of Carol Channing and Mario Lanza. Both were famous American actors and musicians.
Biography highlights from Wikipedia
Biography highlights from Wikipedia
Below is a complete list of nominees.
Canadians are in bold.
Acoustic Blues Artist
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