Like a Lightning Rod
This is a quote from an interview with Jim Dickinson that was used in the video at his memorial a few months ago.
“Memphis will get all over you If you’re sensitive it’s like you know certain people can walk into Memphis and it’s like a lightning rod…Bam!–hits ‘em. If you think about the history of Memphis music , it’s not people from Memphis it’s people who came to Memphis.”
and this video:
- Jake R.
Tags: Ardent Studios, Big Star, Jim Dickinson, Jump Back Jake, Memphis, Sister Lovers, Third
Top 5 Thanksgiving Songs
Though not a holiday associated with music (that’s the next one, and unfortunately there will be an audio invasion of bells, choirs, and saccharin singing very soon), there are some songs that would be plenty appropriate for a Thanksgiving day playlist. I’ve tried to include mostly Memphis songs, but my top two are from beyond the city limits. Here are my top 5, you can fill in the rest and enjoy them all as you cook, eat, and argue with your family.
5) Reigning Sound: I’m So Thankful
4) Big Star: Thank You friends*
3) Sam and Dave: I Thank You*
2) Neil Young: Pocahontas
1) William DeVaughn: Be Thankful For What You’ve Got
*recorded at Ardent
Tags: Ardent Studios, Big Star, Neil Young, Reigning Sound, Sam and Dave, Thanksgiving Songs, William DeVaughn
