Growing up and learning to play guitar I remember hearing about these guys that just ruled on the instrument. Of course if you want to be an amazoid type of guitarist your going to pay attention to guys like Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townsend, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler. Then there’s guys from the 80’s who took over like Randy Rhoads, and Eddie Van Halen. I’ll stop right there as I could continue with my journey of guitarists that I paid attention to while learning and the list would take forever. Today I want to relive a song I loved when I was learning to play guitar. It featured the talents of Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar and it’s called Best of Both Worlds. I wish I would have been old enough to see this tour.
Best of Both Worlds
I don’t know what I been livin’ on but it’s Not enough to fill me up I need more than just words can say I need everything this life can give me
Come on baby close your eyes let go This can be everything we’ve dreamed It’s not work, that makes it work no Let the magic do the work for you
Cause something heached out and touched me Now I see that all I want…
I want the best of both worlds And baby I know what it’s worth We can have have the best of both worlds a little Heaven right here on earth
There’s a picture in the gallery of a Fallen angel looked alot like you We forget where we come from sometimes I had a dream it was really you
Cause something heached out and touched me Now I see that all I want…
I want the best of both worlds And baby I know what it’s worth We can have have the best of both worlds a little Heaven right here on earth
SOLO
You don’t have to die to go to heaven Or hang around to be born again Just tune into what this place has got to offer Cause we may never be here again
I want the best of both worlds And baby I know what it’s worth We can have have the best of both worlds a little Heaven right here on earth
Songwriter(s): Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Alex van Halen, Edward van Halen Copyright: Mugambi Publishing, WB Music Corp.
“Happy Birthday to Jody. Happy Birthday to Jody…” “You say it’s your birthday? It’s my birthday too.” “Happy Birthday to ya.” Birthdays in song.
Lines from some great and widely known birthday songs. Why? Well, in case you’re not in the know – today just so happens to be my birthday. Thus, it would be awesome to hear from you about my birthday.
Birthdays In 5 Easy Steps
First, sending out a birthday wish on the various social networks is awesome!
Third, telling others you’ve helped to support new music and got handwritten lyrics for it is a win/win situation.
Fourth, sing a little song.
Fifth, smile for bringing a little love and support into the world.
I’ll be out and about enjoying something special, some great food, and doing some music. What’s better than that? Nothing’s much better. Thanks, for checking out my site on my birthday, give the gift that gives back to you with music. Don’t forget to say “Hi!”
A few years ago, I was getting a lot of auditions for bands that were signed and going on the road. Or who were freshly signed and also going on the road. Some of the bands I auditioned for got some traction, some did not. I’ve got a plethora of stories about various auditions. But today I’m pulling out a little ditty about an artist by the name of Tal Bachman. Tal is the son of Randy Bachman, yes that musician you’re familiar with. Tal is one uber talented musician in his own right. Probably due to growing up in a musical situation.
I was called into his management’s office after they heard about me from an A&R guy named Barry Squire. The way they talked to me, it was as if I already had the gig and the jam I was to get to was merely a formality. But let’s back up a little. Before I got to that point, the label sent me a copy of his CD. From the moment I heard it I was like “Fuck Yeah!” It was awesome songwriting and great songs, so I was stoked on getting this audition. Especially when most of the music I hear and was getting was less than exciting.
At the audition, I walked in knowing the songs front and back. However, Tal had such a presence about him that I got a little unnerved. It also didn’t help that I was the odd guy out, the rest of them were friends. What I didn’t know about Tal was that he was Mormon at the time. Thus had I had know I wouldn’t have brought the guitar I did. A guitar that had an image of Jesus on the front and back, but the back side Jesus wasn’t in good shape. I’m not religious (Atheist actually). Tal grilled me a bit about it as it is really arty, my dad did the art on the guitar. Of course Tal asked about my parents, where they were from, and such. It all came down to me spilling the beans about how they were Mormon, but got divorced and left the church…
To shorten this up, they liked my playing, but I was 2nd pick and didn’t get the spot. His manager called me a month later and told me, it’s not bad that you didn’t get the gig, Tal just fired them all. Regardless, I still dig listening to his CD. This was the big hit of the CD, though I feel there are better songs on it. Much like peanut butter on pancakes, it’s alright, but I prefer organic syrup.
She’s So High
She’s blood, flesh and bone No tucks or silicone She’s touch, smell, sight, taste, and sound But somehow I can’t believe That anything should happen I know where I belong And nothing’s going to happen, yeah
‘Cause she’s so high High above me She’s so lovely She’s so high Like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, or Aphrodite Da-da-da-da-da She’s so high High above me
First class and fancy free She’s high society She’s got the best of everything What could a guy like me Ever really offer She’s perfect as she can be Why should I even bother
‘Cause she’s so high High above me She’s so lovely She’s so high Like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, or Aphrodite Da-da-da-da-da She’s so high High above me
She calls to speak to me I freeze immediately ‘Cause what she says sounds so unreal ‘Cause somehow I can’t believe That anything should happen I know where I belong And nothing’s going to happen, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
‘Cause she’s so high High above me She’s so lovely She’s so high Like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, or Aphrodite Oh, yeah She’s so high High above me
Songwriter(s):Tal Bachman Copyright:Bachman & Sons Music, Emi Blackwood Music Inc.
Thanks for stopping by and reading about my brush with Tal and his song She’s So High. Enjoy!
