Monday, March 14, 2005

My Pappy's A Pistol, I'm A Son Of A Gun

Family tradition
Wow. It's been a while since I posted here. I forgot how much fun it was to do these little lists. Then again, time isn't always on my side. Damn time! You'll get your own list, Master Time!! Just wait and see!!!

Anyway, back to my objective. I'm heading out to the Viper Room tomorrow evening to catch a live showcase by Shooter Jennings. Shooter is the son of Waylon Jennings, and God Son of Johnny Cash. Well, his debut release, Put The O Back In Country, is just now hitting store shelves, and I thought it would be appropriate to post something.... well, relative.

Today's list.... The top five songs performed by the offspring of an established musician. Tougher list than I thought it was gonna be. In any case, here's to family tradition:

"Brink Of Love" Teddy Thompson, from Teddy Thompson (2000)
The son of folk legends, Richard & Linda Thompson. He's got the skills, folks (no pun intended). Cannot wait for his sophomore album down the road.

"Last Goodbye" Jeff Buckley, from Grace (1994) Another son-of-a-folkie, this time Tim Buckley. Brilliant talent, gone too soon, of course. Perhaps his story wouldn't have been as interesting had things not played out as they did. Thankfully the music remains. Peace, Jeff.

"Don't Cry Daddy" Lisa Marie Presley, unreleased bootleg (1997) Yeah, I know what you're thinking. Just listen up. This was recorded live "in concert" as a virtual duet with her dad, Elvis. Footage of E was shown on the big screens as his vocal track blended with his daugther's live vocal... complete with Elvis' original TCB band (James Burton, Ronnie Tutt, etc.), playing LIVE! Hot damn tamale!!

"Running Side Of Me" Dean Miller, from Dean Miller (1997) The wonderful wordsmith, Roger Miller, produced one fine songwriting son. Dean doesn't write the funny, novelty numbers that his pop is known for, but he has a firm grasp on the serious material that I hold as Roger's stronger side.

"Come Away With Me" Norah Jones, from Come Away With Me (2002) Not many people were aware of this, even after she drew all that attention following the Grammys a couple years ago, but Ms. Jones (if that's your real name) is none other than the daughter of Ravi Shankar (of Beatles fame... sorta). Another case of turning out totally different than your old man. Yet, the talent finds it's way out. Thank goodness.

Let's hear your top 5's, people!

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