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Elizabeth Schneider's avatar

Linda Ronstadt with the Eagles….I missed that pairing. Thanks so much for that. What a treat. Not frivolous, good music and art add value and feed our souls. At least that is how I feel about it. This was great and a lovely reprieve from intense subject matters. The jukebox reference was very clever.

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Very gracious of you, Elizabeth - thank you <3

Funny sidebar about The Eagles - Ronstadt was actually instrumental (no pun intended) in getting the band going. A little tidbit of musical history there ;-)

So happy you enjoyed this - and I agree, we occasionally need a break from the incessant 'dour.' Hopefully I can find a way to continue to drop those here, from time to time :-)

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JJ's avatar

I'm liking this jukebox you are spinning tunes on. Great compilation.

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Thanks, Jessica! As a lifelong lover of music, I plan to drop more of these in the future :-)

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Susan Taapken's avatar

Great selection, we definitely NEED a distraction from the "norm" at times! Thanks Stone!

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Thanks so much, Susan, happy you were able to vibe with it...

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Susan Taapken's avatar

Hey Stone, I love music!

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Annette kimball's avatar

Linda Ronstadt was AMAZING……extraordinary vocal range!

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Thanks, Annette - and I agree, there really has been no one like her. Completely unique-yet-powerful vocals :-)

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Draiman’s version of “Sounds of Silence” is a bomb. 💥💥

I’d never even heard of Disturbed before he did that. Reminds me of the Boston-based metal band Extreme who no one had ever heard of until they dropped the acoustic “More Than Words”

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Extreme is a great example! Like Michael Bolton - became famous as a smooth crooner, but everyone forgot he started off as a metal-rocker guy :-)

I think this version of 'SoS' is now my fav, TBH...

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Love it! :-)

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Gwyneth's avatar

The original by Etta James.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcus42ihkTI

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Elizabeth Schneider's avatar

My second comment, sorry, Mr. Bryson. I think this was actually an important post as music is one thing that can help bring people together when attempts are made to divide us via politics, religion, race, gender, etc. I use music to connect with people far older and younger than myself, people I would not have much in common with otherwise. I have used music to get sick children and elderly people to eat and to try and bring some joy. So, I really appreciate this compilation which was well-thought out and cleverly presented. Nicely done, sir! Thanks!

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Stone Bryson's avatar

I really, REALLY appreciate this, Elizabeth - thank you, and thank you for being here. I always appreciate you gracious comments :-)

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AM4Truth-Justice's avatar

'Silver Threads' for me. Linda completely lost her voice, devastating I'm sure, as it would be for me as well

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Stone Bryson's avatar

I cannot even imagine going through something like that, AM. And hers was one of those voices where you only needed two or three notes to know, “Oh hey - that’s Linda Ronstadt.” Not many like that, especially these days…

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Donn Harper Jr.'s avatar

All Tasty!

OMG, Joss Stone.

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Thanks, Donn 🙂

And yeah, Joss... a force of nature ☺️

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Betty's avatar

Not as forceful as Joplin. More whiskey please.

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Nobody did it like Janis, no doubt :-)

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AM4Truth-Justice's avatar

Yes, I do realized I misspelled that... oh well

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Wait, what did you misspell? What did I miss? :-)

Sorry, I was late getting to these comments; I don't always get the notifications like I am supposed to :-\

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