I’m on a montage roll right now and having done an acoustic
and electric collection of guitar greats, I thought tonight I’d hit one of my
favorite styles, namely the pure blues and the slide guitar. Gotta start out
with two ladies, who in my opinion, are two of the finest blues & slide
guitarist to ever pick up the instrument, namely Bonnie Raitt and Rory Block. But
the talent doesn’t slack off in the least with guys like Martin Simpson, Kelly
Joe Phelps, Roy Rogers, and Ry Cooder. As I was surfing for their songs, I came
across a very rare version of Robert Plant doing and acoustic version of “Whole
Lotta Love,” in a blues style. Don’t miss it. Hope you enjoy these gals and
guys as much as I do.
Bonnie Raitt
That’s just love sneakin up on you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adfhyvjR69M
Born in the country: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5FlQWJ3K6g
Love me like a man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXVoOgwiYc8
Rory Block
Crossroad blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaK4x7TLQ3E&feature=related
Preachin blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ_PKvC4v7k
Stand by me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzKYfFnqC3Y
Kelly Joe Phelps
Down to the praying ground: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iasKATAEArA
Hard time they never go away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wajUg7LJIw&feature=related
Martin Simpson
Walkin blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHY74AjKRjI
Highway 62 medley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V65fRKYJ90E&feature=relmfu
Louisiana 1927: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3nv4vdASBQ&feature=relmfu
Killing the blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZRd6OIaT7o&feature=relmfu
She slips away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQELHWJTdRU
Ry Cooder
Mercury blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPpJYvLsBco&feature=related
Roy Rogers
Terraplane blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do-7ruWrKUI&feature=related
Devil got my woman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZIfMj4Zf_k&feature=related
Robert Plant
Whole lotta love (acoustic): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQvp8qDsDqA&feature=related
Since tonight’s the first night of summer, we need a classic
summer wine to compliment some hot slide guitar, and nothing says summer better
than a Rosé. Some may be under the misconception that a Rosé is
a sweet, syrupy wine, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Rosés
are full of strawberry and cherry fruits with good acidity. They are light and
crisp, the perfect accompaniment to all kinds of foods. I was at the Society
for Nuclear Medicine Meeting in Miami last week, staying at the Fountainebleau
hotel, which, by the way, is a fabulous place to stay—great pool, beach access,
and incredible restaurants. While I hung out at the bar late one afternoon
working on my new novel and waiting for one of my research collaborators to
show for dinner, I had a couple of glasses of a Palais Cote du Provance Rosé that
reminded me how much I love these wines. This particular version was
like a strawberry patch on the nose with cherry and strawberry fruit flavors
complimented by a touch of orange citrus and vibrant acidity that led to a
wonderful finish of fruit. If you haven’t tried a French Rosé, I
strongly recommend you do so. They’re usually priced in the $10-$15.00 range
which makes them a perfect summer wine suitable for something off the grill or
just sitting out in the evening on the deck listening to some excellent slide
guitar. Enjoy!
Cheers!
