This was an interesting episode for me. I'd just come off of a nice little bit of traveling after having not done that in several years. I'm still so thankful that I was able to make that happen. Time in Galveston, Texas proved to be a lot of fun. I listened to a lot of music while on the island, and decided to feature a bit of what I listened to there with you all. The passing of a dear friend was essential in subject matter for me to mention. John Henson meant a lot to me, and you should be able to tell that. This episode contains many little stories of my time on the island, a few pearls of musical information that always prove my effortless ability to be a dork. Musically, Beau Brummels recorded an album in 1968 at Owen Bradley's Barn in Nashville. A Randy Newman song graces us from such a record. Sam Fender is an artist I just recently got exposed to, Counting Crows channel the ghost of Psychedelic Furs, Don Knotts is a "Lion with the girls, and a Tiger with men...", Rhett Miller can only go alone so far, Jim Croce is trying to make a phone call, and a hit record about it, 2 Borderlines are explored, Jeff Buckley showers beauty in a way that no other could; before or since... Billy Joel and Spoon have a lot in common, The Beach Boys have a really nice vocal blend full of genius, My Morning Jacket love the way he sings, and The Mills Brothers sing beautifully, too. Thank you all for continued support. I hope you enjoy this one as much as the others. Or more.
John Henson. Rest In Peace. You'll Be Missed.
-CEB