Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Obituary: I Can See Clearly Now


Original video located here. Accessed 26th November 2025

Song title: I Can See Clearly Now

Artist: Jimmy Cliff

Originally Done By: Johnny Nash

Year: 1993

Why I like this song:

R.I.P. Jimmy Cliff

Truly one of the most uplifting songs ever made. 

Friday, November 21, 2025

Obituary: Fools Gold


Original video located here. Accessed 21st November 2025

R.I.P. Mani

Years alter and he is still one of my favourite bass players

Monday, November 17, 2025

Obituary: Talkin Seattle Grunge Rock Blues


Original video located here. Accessed 17th November 2025

Song title: Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues

Artist: Todd Snider

Year: 1995

Why I like this song:

R.I.P. Todd Snider

This never fails to crack me up

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Obituary: Are You Old Enough


Original video located here. Accessed 11th August 2025

Song title: Are You Old Enough?

Artist: Dragon

Year: 1978

Why I like this song:

R.I.P. Robert Taylor

I have heard this song countless times on commercial radio over the years. Which is impressive for a song about underage sex. 
But that is typical for Dragon: Producing songs that are radio-friendly at first glance but are hiding a dark undercurrent in clear sight.
You wouldn't think this was a band of trouble-makers/bad-boys listening to this (when compared to, say, Guns N'Roses) but such was the career of Dragon: Nastiness lurking underneath a polished sheen