Monday March 22, 2021 “The Weight” Playing for Change
As we find ourselves at the beginning of year two for Song of the Day and hopefully at the beginning of the end of covid we are looking back over this past year with some help from the music and with a little help from our friends...song of the dayers.
We will start with a fine suggestion from Paul who said that we have to do “The Weight'' and I couldn't agree more. This version was originally suggested by another song of the dayer, Susan and it is both remarkable for the artists included and inspiring in its message. So let’s go back for another listen
Tuesday February 23, 2021 “The Weight” Too Many to Mention
The series is called “Playing for Change” and it supports the thought that music is a powerful force for change in all of our lives. It is the universal language that can change our moods, it can deliver us to a specific moment in time, it can excite us, it can depress us, it can get us to dance, to sing along, to be happier people and occasionally sadder people. It can unite us.
And this concept is supported by so many artists both famous, as in known to you and maybe not so famous, but still amazing musicians. This first sample, “The Weight”, is a song originally done by the Band which was written by Robbie Robertson who is featured prominently on guitar along with Lukas Nelson, Marcus King, Larkin Poe Band, a drummer named Starr and an Italian guitarist Roberto Luti that I need to hear more from along with some amazing musicians from around the world.
Pretty sure you will enjoy this and then likely dive into more of the many other Playing for Change videos which will all remind you, only if you have forgotten, of the power of music. Check them all out, “Playing for Change” videos.
Stay safe and well...and put the load right on me.