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Jackie Gleason presents "Music, Martinis, and Memories" (1954) Full vinyl LP

 

Would you believe this group is not Cuban or Puerto Rican? I LOVE their music!

 

Remmy Ongala was a close personal friend of mine. He was from Congo-Kinshasa originally but lived for much of his life in Tanzania. His music was largely political but this particular song is about a young man who is about to get married. In Lingala, Libala means wedding.

 

Lucius ~ Uncle John's Band

 

Metallica's Hardwired - got the special edition on thursday ... great album

 

Very !

 

The Best Of Times is a song about the passing of Mike Portnoy's (ex Dream Theater drummer) father. When it came time for John Petrucci to construct the outgoing guitar solo, he had come up with a piece that expressed the sadness that one feels when they lose a parent or loved one. It's not Petrucci's technical perfection that makes him the best guitar player of all time, it's his knowledge of when to use his technical perfection. He knows when, and more importantly, when not to go for it. Take 4 minutes out of your day, put some good headphones on, close your eyes and listen to this genius make his guitar cry !!!