Category: Throwback Thursday

  • Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi

    Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi

    blaze of glory bon joviThe other night I heard Blaze of Glory while watching a Mark Wahlberg movie called Pain & Gain. I remember seeing the movie in the theater, but I decided I’d put it on in the background. It’s a crazy ass story, but there’s a point in the movie where Bon Jovi’s tune Blaze of Glory comes on during a botched safe break in. I started to laugh strictly for the fact that it’s starts the whole sequence of them going down in a blaze of glory.

    After the movie ended I decided I had to hear the tune again. I recall seeing Young Guns and really enjoyed the “cowboy” rock style of the Bon Jovi. Mind you he did have a bigger hit with Dead Or Alive which is an 80’s power ballad that’s still a staple in bars across the country to this day. I felt it prudent to pass along the song here because it’s still a pretty rockin’ tune and has a great melody. So thanks to Michael Bay for Pain & Gain making use of the tune.

    Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi

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    I wake up in the mornin’
    And I raise my weary head
    I got an old coat for a pillow
    And the earth was last night’s bed
    I don’t know where I’m goin’
    Only God knows where I’ve been
    I’m a devil on the run
    A six gun lover
    A candle in the wind, yeah

    You’re brought into this world
    But they say you’re born in sin
    Well at least they’ve given me something
    I didn’t have to steal or have to win
    Well, they tell me that I’m wanted
    Yeah I’m a wanted man
    I’m colt in your stable
    I’m what Cain was to Able
    Mister catch me if you can

    I’m goin’ down in a blaze of glory
    (Down)
    Take me now but know the truth
    I’m goin’ down in a blaze of glory
    (Down)
    Lord I never drew first
    But I drew first blood
    I’m no one’s son
    Call me young gun

    You ask about my conscience
    And I offer you my soul
    You ask if I’ll grow to be a wise man
    Well I ask if I’ll grow old
    You ask me if I known love
    And what it’s like to sing songs in the rain?
    Well, I’ve seen love come
    I’ve seen it shot down
    I’ve seen it die in vain

    Shot down in a blaze of glory
    (Down)
    Take me now but know the truth
    But I’m going down in a blaze of glory
    (Down)
    Lord, I never drew first
    But I drew first blood
    I’m a devil’s son
    Call me young gun
    Yeah

    Each night I go to bed
    I pray the Lord my soul to keep
    No, I ain’t lookin’ for forgiveness
    But before I’m six foot deep
    Lord, I got to ask a favor
    And I’ll hope you’ll understand
    ‘Cause I’ve lived life to the fullest
    Let this boy die like a man
    Starin’ down the bullet
    Let me make my final stand

    Shot down in a blaze of glory
    (Down)
    Take me now but know the truth
    I’m going down in a blaze of glory
    (Down)
    Lord, I never drew first
    But, I drew first blood
    I’m no one’s son
    Call me young gun

    I’m the young gun
    Young gun, yea eee yea
    Young gun

    Have great gain of a day!

  • In Love With My Car by Queen

    In Love With My Car by Queen

    roger_taylor-in_love_with_my_carIn Love With My Car is probably my favorite tune about cars. I imagine it’s probably the favorite tune for many people that really like their cars. Why wouldn’t it be? It’s a cool rock song from one of the biggest bands in music history, Queen. I suppose I’m feeling a bit ready for this song today because I’m going through a period of needing to fix things in my car. I drive an Audi A4 Quattro. Little things are starting to fall apart, but I have a hard time parting with the car because it drives so well.

    Yesterday the A/C decided it didn’t want to kick on. At least that’s what I thought it was. Instead in sussing out the situation, I discovered that the servo that controls the temperature wasn’t moving to change the temperature. Now it comes down to figuring out if it’s an issue with the control unit, or if there’s an electrical short. Mostly because I’ve been able to get the servo to move – thus it’s not bad. Ah the joys of cars. I’m gonna put another hour into it today, then I’ve got to get to making some music. Thank you Roger for an awesome tune.

    In Love With My Car

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    The machine of a dream, such a clean machine,
    With the pistons a pumpin’, and the hubcaps all gleam.
    When I’m holding your wheel,
    All I hear is your gear,
    When my hand’s on your grease gun,
    Oh it’s like a disease son,
    I’m in love with my car, gotta feel for my automobile,
    Get a grip on my boy racer rollbar,
    Such a thrill when your radials squeal.

    Told my girl I just had to forget her,
    Rather buy me a new cartburettor,
    So she made tracks sayin’ ths is the end now,
    Cars don’t talk back they’re just four wheeled friends now,

    When I’m holding your wheel,
    All I hear is your gear,
    When I’m cruisin’ in overdrive,
    Don’t have to listen to no run of the mill talk jive,

    I’m in love with my car, gotta feel for my automobile,
    I’m in love with my car, string back gloves in my automolove!

    Enjoy your car today!

  • AC/DC Malcolm Young Calls It Quits

    AC/DC Malcolm Young Calls It Quits

    ACDC_Back_in_Black_Single_CoverWord on the street is that Malcolm Young of AC/DC has decided to call it quits. Or rather, put himself on hiatus. For a band that has been a party animal favorite for so damn long, I’d say it’s a good idea that they consider going out without nosediving – but are they? That’s my personal feeling. Malcolm has decided at the age of 61 that it’s time to take some time off. Some news reports state that he’s taking the time off due to serious health issues. Hopefully Mr. Young is not seriously ill. It would be a shame to lose a man who’s guitar work has touched so many people.

    AC/DC’s last release debuted at #1 in 29 countries. That’s an insane feat for a band that’s been around for 40+ years. Most bands would love to have a lengthy career like that. Hell a vast majority would love to have just one hit in their pocket that is as big as Back In Black, myself included.

    The one smart thing AC/DC has done recently is to make their music available on iTunes. Do you have any of it? In the meantime rock out to this mega-hit. Don’t worry no one is going to harp on you about banging your head to this. Do it in private. Do it in public. You’ll feel better when you do.

    Back In Black – AC/DC

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    Back in black
    I hit the sack
    It’s been too long I’m glad to be back
    Yes I’m, let loose
    From the noose
    That’s kept me hanging around
    I keep looking at the sky
    ‘Cause it’s gettin’ me high
    Forget the hearse ’cause I’ll never die
    I got nine lives
    Cats eyes
    Usin’ every one of them and running wild

    ‘Cause I’m back
    Yes, I’m back
    Well, I’m back
    Yes, I’m back
    Well, I’m back, back
    (Well) I’m back in black
    Yes, I’m back in black
    Back in the back
    Of a Cadillac

    Number one with a bullet, I’m a power pack
    Yes, I’m in a bang
    With a gang
    They’ve got to catch me if they want me to hang
    Cause I’m back on the track
    And I’m beating the flack
    Nobody’s gonna get me on another rap
    So look at me now
    I’m just makin’ my play
    Don’t try to push your luck, just get out of my way

    ‘Cause I’m back
    Yes, I’m back
    Well, I’m back
    Yes, I’m back
    Well, I’m back, back
    (Well) I’m back in black
    Yes, I’m back in black
    Well, I’m back, Yes I’m back
    Well, I’m back, Yes I’m back
    Well, I’m back, back
    Well I’m back in black
    Yes I’m back in black
    Hooo yeah
    Ohh yeah
    Yes I am
    Oooh yeah, yeah Oh yeah
    Back in now
    Well I’m back, I’m back
    Back, I’m back
    Back, I’m back
    Back, I’m back
    Back, I’m back
    Back
    Back in black
    Yes I’m back in black
    Outta sight

    Respect to AC/DC I’ve always kept a special place in my musical library for them. Maybe it’s finally time I learn to play one of their songs and do a cover of them. I know a few of AC/DC’s riffs, but never learned any of their songs all the way from start to finish.