Dr. House Has The Blues

If you like the blues, the piano, Dr. House, or just good music, you need to check out Hugh Laurie's cd, released late 2011.  I got stuck on the very first track, "St. James Infirmary", just because that song always gets to me.  Months later I'm finally getting to the other tracks, and I'm enjoying it.  He does sound a bit like Dr. John to me, but maybe because it is piano-based blues. 

Here's a couple to whet your appetite - "Swanee River" and "After You've Gone". 

Happy Weekend!

Oldie of the Day: December Soul Pt. 3

You know what gets me excited? Being caught up in a google vortex searching for music and finding treasures I never knew existed.  That's how I find independent artists, long-forgotten albums and unique collaborations.  So the current blue-eyed soul theme is gonna take a slightly more bluesy turn today, thanks to Dr. John and Eric Clapton.  Ok, I have to admit that something about Dr. John makes my right earlobe itch a little bit, but dang that man can kill a piano! And what music lover can't get along without a little Sir Clapton?

This first clip is from one of the installments of VH-1 Duets (great idea VH-1) - Dr. John's "Right Place, Wrong Time".  After that is a clever song, "Mixed Nuts", from a Christmas movie with the same title starring Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, and host of other actors. 

*Have you finished all your Christmas shopping?