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Chris Buxton
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Nature/Animal lover ~ Lifelong Democrat ~ Former used record store owner ~ Former Public Radio DJ ~ What I really like is Music. Pictures : The grizzled Bear @ 75 - Pacific Sunset @ Cannon Beach, Oregon 2013
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2. "Show Some Emotion"
Joan Armatrading C.B.E.
title track 4th album 1977
a catchy single that deserved more exposure
a consummate artist in top form at age 27
tomorrow night it's numero uno 😎
youtu.be/1y4Xt6-vEgk?...
December 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
#Caturday
12/13/25
"Bennie" age 6
aka "Mr. Whiskers"
December 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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3. "The Shouting Stage" Joan Armatrading
title track of her 11th studio album 1988
written & produced by Joan A.
lead guitar : Mark Knopfler
drums : Dave Mattacks
The gifted singer-songwriter was still going strong in the late 1980s :
youtu.be/ikiowI49WYU?...
December 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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4. "Tall In The Saddle" Joan Armatrading
self titled 3rd LP 1976
produced by Glyn Johns
lead guitar : Jerry Donahue
the powerful closer on Joan's breakout album
youtu.be/p0BS3aDVnqw?...
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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a late start
5. "Bottom To The Top"
Joan Armatrading b. 1950
a single TO THE LIMIT 1978
Ms. Armatrading, a decorated singer/songwriter/guitarist, has blessed us with many excellent tunes. Starting this challenge late with 5 favorites:
youtu.be/qXu_Xfn7fYM?...
December 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
#GenreRoulette
#BluesMonday
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#musicsky
12/8
"Goin' Down Slow"
B.B. King 1925-2015 Rest In Peace
Recorded live in Chicago, 1966
KING OF THE BLUES boxed set

This favorite version of a well covered Blues classic is a bit hard to find but well worth the search :
youtu.be/VE6YxUC8o_8?...
December 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
#GenreRoulette
#JazzSunday
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12/7 "Friday the 13th"
Thelonious Monk Quintet feat.
Sonny Rollins : tenor sax
Julius Watkins : french horn
Percy Heath : bass

THELONIOUS MONK / SONNY ROLLINS
recorded Friday Nov. 13th, 1953
released on Prestige 1956
youtu.be/NxYlhw0A0wo?...
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#5DaysOfPowerPop
#MusicChallenge
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4. "Feel" Big Star #1 RECORD 1972
written by Chris Bell
Here's the opener on a very influential debut album by a perennially underrated U.S. band :
youtu.be/y95TqOIK00E?...
December 4, 2025 at 4:10 AM
#5DaysOfPowerPop
#MusicChallenge
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5. "Starry Eyes" The Records
single 1979
An extremely catchy, tasty slice of UK power pop, this little song should have been huge...
youtu.be/lAH1ioLiaHw?...
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
#GenreRoulette
#JazzSunday
#MusicChallenge

"100 Proof" J.J. Johnson
BLUE TROMBONE. 1957
recorded in Hackensack NJ
Mr. Johnson remains one of the finest Jazz trombonists ever captured on album. The superb lineup on this early Hard Bop gem inc. drummer Max Roach in top form.
youtu.be/RvE7Uww_IDQ?...
November 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
#90sTop30
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30/1
"It's Good To Be King" Tom Petty
WILDFLOWERS 1994
Orchestra arranged & conducted :
Michael Kamen
One of the finest songs on Tom's best solo record deserved the top spot tonight. Suffice to say, here in America, we have no kings.
☮️♥️🎵😎
youtu.be/2SF1iLXSQto?...
November 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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29/2 "Peace" Los Lobos KIKO 1992
featuring
David, Cesar, Louie, Conrad & Steve
Here's a timeless message song from (possibly) the best album by my favorite band, the mighty Lobos, still going strong after almost 50 years.
Peace, ese 😎
youtu.be/rWvg9nEZ05I?...
November 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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28/3
"Stay" Alison Krauss
FORGET ABOUT IT 1999
I could have selected any song from this disc, my favorite Ally solo album, one of the best LPs of the 90s. A truly sad affair, the record features the mournful Dobro sound of Jerry Douglas.
youtu.be/ZyNLoSTUpcQ?...
November 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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27/4 "Not Dark Yet" Bob Dylan
TIME OUT OF MIND 1997
Dylan surprised and delighted many long time fans with this stunning record, a disc filled with classic songs, written and performed by an American treasure, now 84.

A tune for 2025 :
youtu.be/RZgBhyU4IvQ?...
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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26/5
"One" U2
ACHTUNG BABY 1991
produced by Lanois and Eno
a single from an often misunderstood record

"One love, one blood
One life,
You got to do what you should
One life, with each other
Sisters, brothers" -
Bono (Paul David Hewson)
youtu.be/ftjEcrrf7r0?...
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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24. "River Runs Red" Midnight Oil
BLUE SKY MINING 1990
This slow burning, environmental plea is hidden away on this excellent Oils album, a record full of fine tunes. The Australian legends delivered several strong LPs during the '90s.
youtu.be/HGoMpVXmxi8?...
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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24. "Come In From The Cold" Joni Mitchell
NIGHT RIDE HOME 1991
Just one of many great songs on Ms. Mitchell's fine comeback album, recorded in Hawaii.
youtu.be/pOfJ7S9f2LM?...
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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23. "Love To Be Loved" Peter Gabriel
US 1992
a favorite from the highly anticipated follow up to SO
a bittersweet personal statement from an artist at the height of his craft

US spawned the incredible SECRET WORLD Tour in '93
youtu.be/vCSmQRqTFo0?...
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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catching up
22. "Sail Across The Water" Jane Siberry
WHEN I WAS A BOY 1993
Here's a potent single (and video) from one of Ms. Siberry's finest records. Brian Eno co-produces and guests on keyboard. Jane remains a Canadian treasure.
youtu.be/rZH2CIwv9OY?...
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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70s Jazz
"Albatros Song" Passport
CROSS COLLATERAL 1974
sax Klaus Doldinger
drums Curt Cress
In the 70s I avidly collected Progressive Rock of all kinds. The legendary German band served up a tasty mix of Jazz & Prog throughout the 70s.
youtu.be/I9NxVU1fG7c?...
November 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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unranked
21. "Searching For A Heart"
Warren Zevon 1947-2003 R.I.P
MR. BAD EXAMPLE 1991
Here's the bittersweet closer on a somewhat underrated but excellent '90s Zevon album :
"Certain individuals
Aren't sticking to the plan..."
youtu.be/hIGf9ZtdRcI?...
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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unranked
20. "1952 Vincent Black Lightning"
Richard Thompson
RUMOUR AND SIGH 1991
acoustic guitar, vocal by RT

Here's master songwriter Richard at the top of his craft in '91 :
"Red hair and black leather,
My favorite colour scheme"
youtu.be/MOCZwKmjR6E?...
November 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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19. "Weather With You" Crowded House
WOODFACE 1991
Written & sung by Neil & Tim Finn
Having lots of fun in '91

This catchy tune was an international hit
The House were huge in the early & mid 90s
Their albums just kept getting better...
youtu.be/ag8XcMG1EX4?...
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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18. "Kit Carson" Bruce Cockburn
NOTHING BUT A BURNING LIGHT 1991
organ : Booker T. Jones

The legendary Canadian singer-songwriter was in top form throughout the '90s. This record is excellent & the subsequent tour was unforgettable.
youtu.be/87JaDIM33Ac?...
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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17. "Reality Used to Be A Friend Of Mine"
P.M. Dawn
OF THE HEART, OF THE SOUL AND OF THE CROSS...
1991 debut

A unique blend of Hip Hop, Soul & soft Psych
feat. Prince Be aka Attrell Cordes 1970-2016 Rest In Peace

The tripped out video :
youtu.be/30RX1yi2V9c?...
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 AM