Daddy Rollin’ Stone

Posted by Lance Davis - July 30, 2013 - Blasters, Dave Alvin, Johnny Thunders, Otis Blackwell, Phil Alvin, Phil Lynott, Sex Pistols, Small Faces, Steve Marriott, The Who, Thin Lizzy

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Last time out I analyzed Phil Alvin’s underrated 1986 LP, Un “Sung Stories.” Of that album’s 10 songs, only 2 were written after 1940, but only 1 of those sounded like it: “Daddy Rollin’ Stone.” Where the rest of Un “Sung” was old blues, jazz, country, and pop, “Daddy” was unique in hinting at […]

This Song Comes From 1982

Posted by Lance Davis - March 26, 2013 - Blasters, Carl Perkins, Dave Alvin, Phil Alvin, Willie Dixon

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The Blasters with Carl Perkins and Willie Dixon February 24, 1982 Recorded at Stages Music Hall, Chicago for PBS’ Soundstage TV series Tracklist and highlights below This video of The Blasters playing with Carl Perkins and Willie Dixon has been making the social media rounds of late. As a historical document, it can’t be topped. […]

Happy Birthday, America

Posted by Lance Davis - July 4, 2010 - Dave Alvin, Los Angeles, X

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This weekend I apply the final coats of paint to my Alex Chilton post, which has morphed beyond its original framework … not a bad thing by any stretch. So, while we wait for that to dry, how about we celebrate our nation’s existence LA styley? Sun, surf, a very large flag, Corona (5 cent […]