Music of the Generations & Pazo Senorans Albarino

Tonight I thought I’d present a review of classic generational songs. From my generation, the Woodstock generation, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young said it best. But I would be remiss if I didn’t cover the laid back chemical music of the Grateful Dead and pioneering improvisational rock of Cream. Next came the glam rockers with some excellent guitarists like Van Halen and Slash as well as the hard rockers AC/DC and Angus Young.

My son’s generational anthem was Nivana’s Teen Spirit, but while Kurt Cobain may have penned the anthem, I’ve included Eric Roche’s version as he’s a better guitarist. Moving into the 90’s and early 2000’s, we get to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Joe Satriani. Lastly, I’ve chosen a couple of up-and-coming young guns who I admire and believe have promising careers ahead of them. Enjoy the memories.

CSN&Y

Woodstock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrWNTqbLFFE&feature=related

Suite Judy Blue Eyes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHtOQz5bINY


Grateful Dead

Casey Jones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0HM0RtRv-E

Truckin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPNgjA4i6gM&feature=related


Cream

Sunshine of Your Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqh54rSzheg

Crossroads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OLK_HSyy1U&feature=fvwrel


Van Halen

Jump: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlq0lYB3iSM


Guns & Roses

Sweet Child Of Mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oobDQ0vdm8M

Paradise City: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqTuN-35580


AC/DC

Back In Black: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fSEjlLQcRY

Have A Drink On Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUQT4hykPd0


Eric Roche

Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KZcXbv0ZnM


Red Hot Chili Peppers

Snow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuFI5KSPAt4

Road Trippin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11GYvfYjyV0&feature=relmfu


Joe Satriani

Surfing With The Alien: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-OK7sS855M

Flying In A Blue Dream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOsgv_X_cV8&feature=related


Steffan Schackinger

Electriguitartristry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH-ksko-2HQ&feature=relmfu

Time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GJs6Cj7X2I&feature=relmfu

Perfect Waves: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX61Jlvd-Yw&feature=relmfu


Davy Knowles

Saving Myself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swU5og9-UaEv

Riverbed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyJSduGyy1w&feature=related

Come Home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYAScGdd9Y&feature=related

While I was in Europe recently, I enjoyed a 2009 Pazo Senorans Albarino Rias Biaxas ($20.00), which I think will pair nicely with the music of the ages. This Spanish wine is a pale gold color with light green highlights. Its nose is full of peaches, apricots, and a touch of apples. The palate was clean and fresh, with pear, melon, lemon, and grapefruit flavors and acidity reminiscent of good Riesling. All in all, it’s a beautiful wine and great for reminiscing about tunes of the past. Enjoy!

Cheers!