A "stream of consciousness" observation on music and how we relate to it. How we purchase, listen to and enjoy music is changing. What does it mean to be a music fan in a world where every song, performance and video is literally at your fingertips? I hope to be a guide to this new world of musical experience. Featuring tunes and comments about artists, old and new in nearly every genre.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Song of the Day-Blues Stay Away From Me
The Delmore Brothers were pioneers of Country Music and among the early acts on the Grand Ole Opry. Alton and Rabon Delmore (gotta love those country names) were one of the first of Country Music's brother acts, such as the Louvin' Brothers, the Stanley Brothers, the Monroe Brother's and, of course, the Everly Brothers who crossed over to big time Rock'n'Roll fame. They pioneered the "close harmony" country vocal style that even showed up in the work of the Beatles. When John and Paul lean into the mike together, nose-to-nose, like on "I'll Follow The Sun" or "Two Of Us" then they are channeling a sound that got started with the Delmore's.
"Blues Stay Away From Me" is their best-known song, and one of my favorites. Some music historians consider it country music's prime suspect for 'first rock'n'roll record, though I don't hear it. I have started off with the Delmore's version followed by the Everly's:
Next up is the great NRBQ with their rocked up, "rockabillyish" version. This is the original 5 piece NRBQ.
Finally, here are a couple of Beatle tunes where they approximate the old Country and Western close harmony style.
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