31 Days of Music – Day 1

I decided a few weeks ago I would share with you some of the great bands and musicians that come from my city of Liverpool and the surrounding area throughout August.

On the August bank holiday weekend in 1992, a music festival began in Liverpool originally called the Mathew Street Festival (aka Beatles weekend), now known as Liverpool International Music Festival, that brought great music and food to all those visiting. I worked in Liverpool for some years and lived there for 3 years before moving north. August was to me, the height of summer fun and music was a big part of it.

So, in light of the reason for my posts, my first offering is The Beatles Eleanor Rigby. A song I have always loved, not just the lyrics, but the haunting melody which opened my ears when young to the Merseybeat. I first heard this whilst watching Yellow Submarine.

The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby

30 Days of Music – Day 23 to 27

After my few days of hiding away to get my depression sorted out, normal service will be resumed.  Rather than back-posting, I thought I would do a collective one covering the days missed, then one from today.

Here goes:-

Day 23 – A summertime song

Don Henley – Boys of Summer

Day 24 – Favourite Rock ‘n Roll Artist

The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby (From “Yellow Submarine”)

Day 25 – Favourite Old Country Artist

Lynn Anderson – I Beg Your Pardon, I Never Promised You A Rose Garden

Day 26 – Favourite New Country Artist

The Cadillac Three – Peace Love & Dixie

Day 27 – A song that moves you forward

Ludovico Einaudi: Divenire