Ron
@ronp26.bsky.social
Aging boomer. Here mostly for music, baseball (long time Cubs fan) and some occasional politics but not much since not much gets resolved here on social media.
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New on the pod, a look at Louis Armstrong's complex reception history ethanhein.substack.com/p/was-louis-...
Was Louis Armstrong a revolutionary?
It’s complicated
ethanhein.substack.com
September 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM
New on the pod, a look at Louis Armstrong's complex reception history ethanhein.substack.com/p/was-louis-...
So why do people buy expensive concert tickets only to I have the loud music interrupt their conversation?
September 19, 2026 at 12:38 AM
So why do people buy expensive concert tickets only to I have the loud music interrupt their conversation?
Throwin' Rocks At The Moon
YouTube video by Backsliders - Topic
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August 17, 2026 at 12:05 AM
I’ve missed a couple of weeks of #CountryRockSunday. Here’s my selection for today. From 2018.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cxRZ...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cxRZ...
Wrong End of the Rainbow
YouTube video by Chris Hennessee - Topic
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August 9, 2026 at 3:22 PM
I’ve missed a couple of weeks of #CountryRockSunday. Here’s my selection for today. From 2018.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cxRZ...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cxRZ...
#5CoverSongsTribute
#MusicChallenge
Day 1
Written and released by Allen Toussaint on his “Life, Love and Faith” album, this song was subsequently covered by Little Feat.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqS...
#MusicChallenge
Day 1
Written and released by Allen Toussaint on his “Life, Love and Faith” album, this song was subsequently covered by Little Feat.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqS...
On Your Way Down (2023 Remaster)
YouTube video by Little Feat - Topic
m.youtube.com
July 26, 2026 at 10:57 PM
#5CoverSongsTribute
#MusicChallenge
Day 1
Written and released by Allen Toussaint on his “Life, Love and Faith” album, this song was subsequently covered by Little Feat.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqS...
#MusicChallenge
Day 1
Written and released by Allen Toussaint on his “Life, Love and Faith” album, this song was subsequently covered by Little Feat.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqS...
Going to see him this week outside in the heatwave but looking forward to it. Here’s one of his songs that qualifies for #CountryRockSunday.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4GRB...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4GRB...
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country - Broadside Ballad (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Daniel Donato
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June 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Going to see him this week outside in the heatwave but looking forward to it. Here’s one of his songs that qualifies for #CountryRockSunday.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4GRB...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4GRB...
#5CoverSongsHues
Day 1
In recognition of me going to see her in concert next week, here is Molly Tuttle with an interesting remake. She can't match the great vocals of Grace Slick but I like the instrumentation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeHl...
Day 1
In recognition of me going to see her in concert next week, here is Molly Tuttle with an interesting remake. She can't match the great vocals of Grace Slick but I like the instrumentation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeHl...
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway - White Rabbit (Live)
YouTube video by Molly Tuttle
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June 25, 2026 at 10:44 PM
#5CoverSongsHues
Day 1
In recognition of me going to see her in concert next week, here is Molly Tuttle with an interesting remake. She can't match the great vocals of Grace Slick but I like the instrumentation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeHl...
Day 1
In recognition of me going to see her in concert next week, here is Molly Tuttle with an interesting remake. She can't match the great vocals of Grace Slick but I like the instrumentation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeHl...
This group wasn't considered Country Rock but this song from 1992 definitely qualifies for #CountryRockSunday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNQW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNQW...
Cheatin'
YouTube video by Gin Blossoms - Topic
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June 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
This group wasn't considered Country Rock but this song from 1992 definitely qualifies for #CountryRockSunday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNQW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNQW...
Here is a cover of one of my favorite CCR songs for today’s #CountryRockSunday.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gkl5...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gkl5...
Lodi
YouTube video by Jeffrey Foucault - Topic
m.youtube.com
June 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Here is a cover of one of my favorite CCR songs for today’s #CountryRockSunday.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gkl5...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gkl5...
This song came up in a playlist this week. I knew it had to be this week’s contribution to #CountryRockSunday. From 1973…
m.youtube.com/watch?v=O9G0...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=O9G0...
Panama Red
YouTube video by New Riders Of The Purple Sage - Topic
m.youtube.com
May 31, 2026 at 5:13 PM
This song came up in a playlist this week. I knew it had to be this week’s contribution to #CountryRockSunday. From 1973…
m.youtube.com/watch?v=O9G0...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=O9G0...
#5CoverSongsSpace
#musicchallenge
Day 1
This was the first song that came to mind as I really like it but then I like most everything she has done.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=XJPo...
#musicchallenge
Day 1
This was the first song that came to mind as I really like it but then I like most everything she has done.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=XJPo...
Space Oddity (Live)
YouTube video by Natalie Merchant - Topic
m.youtube.com
May 26, 2026 at 10:55 PM
#5CoverSongsSpace
#musicchallenge
Day 1
This was the first song that came to mind as I really like it but then I like most everything she has done.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=XJPo...
#musicchallenge
Day 1
This was the first song that came to mind as I really like it but then I like most everything she has done.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=XJPo...
Today’s #CountryRockSunday selection comes courtesy of @countryuniverse.net. Their review brought this singer and album to my attention.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=nCLi...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=nCLi...
Chestnut Street
YouTube video by Sophie Gault - Topic
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May 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Today’s #CountryRockSunday selection comes courtesy of @countryuniverse.net. Their review brought this singer and album to my attention.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=nCLi...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=nCLi...
It’s #CountryRockSunday. I wanted to feature this group as they fit country rock perfectly but I couldn’t decide which song. So I went back to the first song of theirs I heard. Here is a live version.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=C1v-...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=C1v-...
The Band of Heathens - L A County Blues - Austin City Limits
YouTube video by The Band Of Heathens
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May 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM
It’s #CountryRockSunday. I wanted to feature this group as they fit country rock perfectly but I couldn’t decide which song. So I went back to the first song of theirs I heard. Here is a live version.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=C1v-...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=C1v-...
Here’s a second for today’s #CountryRockSunday as I missed last week. I was introduced to him at a festival many years ago.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnw-...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnw-...
JP Harris - JP's Florida Blues #1 (Live on KEXP)
YouTube video by KEXP
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May 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Here’s a second for today’s #CountryRockSunday as I missed last week. I was introduced to him at a festival many years ago.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnw-...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnw-...
May 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM
#5CoverSongsAndThe
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 1
Echo & The Bunnymen cover The Doors from the movie “The Lost Boys”. Good movie and good cover.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=rwNx...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 1
Echo & The Bunnymen cover The Doors from the movie “The Lost Boys”. Good movie and good cover.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=rwNx...
Echo & The Bunnymen - People Are Strange ["The Lost Boys" Soundtrack] (1987 Official Music Video)
YouTube video by M. Remington
m.youtube.com
April 26, 2026 at 12:59 AM
#5CoverSongsAndThe
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 1
Echo & The Bunnymen cover The Doors from the movie “The Lost Boys”. Good movie and good cover.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=rwNx...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 1
Echo & The Bunnymen cover The Doors from the movie “The Lost Boys”. Good movie and good cover.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=rwNx...
#ArtistFaveAlbumTrax
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky
Track 1:
I like these mini-challenges. Lots to choose at #1 but looking at my avatar, this should be no surprise. I love this song.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QKcN...
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky
Track 1:
I like these mini-challenges. Lots to choose at #1 but looking at my avatar, this should be no surprise. I love this song.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QKcN...
Bob Dylan - Tangled up in Blue (Official Audio)
YouTube video by BobDylanVEVO
m.youtube.com
April 20, 2026 at 12:38 AM
#ArtistFaveAlbumTrax
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky
Track 1:
I like these mini-challenges. Lots to choose at #1 but looking at my avatar, this should be no surprise. I love this song.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QKcN...
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky
Track 1:
I like these mini-challenges. Lots to choose at #1 but looking at my avatar, this should be no surprise. I love this song.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QKcN...
Some good selections today for #CountryRockSunday. Today my post remembers Jon Dee Graham who passed away on 3/27/26.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2djZ...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2djZ...
Lonesome Valley
YouTube video by Jon Dee Graham - Topic
m.youtube.com
April 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Some good selections today for #CountryRockSunday. Today my post remembers Jon Dee Graham who passed away on 3/27/26.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2djZ...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2djZ...
My #CountryRockSunday contribution today from 1997. The 90’s were a great time for this music.
“I'll puke if that jukebox plays John Cougar one more time.”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=uDzh...
“I'll puke if that jukebox plays John Cougar one more time.”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=uDzh...
Indianapolis
YouTube video by The Bottle Rockets - Topic
m.youtube.com
April 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
My #CountryRockSunday contribution today from 1997. The 90’s were a great time for this music.
“I'll puke if that jukebox plays John Cougar one more time.”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=uDzh...
“I'll puke if that jukebox plays John Cougar one more time.”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=uDzh...
#ScavengerHunt2 🏹
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 2: Outdated Technology
"And the operator said 40 cents more for the next three minutes"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LXp...
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 2: Outdated Technology
"And the operator said 40 cents more for the next three minutes"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LXp...
Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show ~ "Sylvia's Mother"
YouTube video by Ronja´s Dr Hook Channel
www.youtube.com
April 2, 2026 at 7:22 PM
#ScavengerHunt2 🏹
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 2: Outdated Technology
"And the operator said 40 cents more for the next three minutes"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LXp...
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 2: Outdated Technology
"And the operator said 40 cents more for the next three minutes"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LXp...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Neil Young : #15 ranked
He's one of my favorite artists and there is a lot to choose from so this was tough but here we go.
#15 is the grungy closing bookend to 1979's excellent "Rust Never Sleeps".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=331k...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Neil Young : #15 ranked
He's one of my favorite artists and there is a lot to choose from so this was tough but here we go.
#15 is the grungy closing bookend to 1979's excellent "Rust Never Sleeps".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=331k...
Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) (2016 Remaster)
YouTube video by Neil Young - Topic
www.youtube.com
April 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Neil Young : #15 ranked
He's one of my favorite artists and there is a lot to choose from so this was tough but here we go.
#15 is the grungy closing bookend to 1979's excellent "Rust Never Sleeps".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=331k...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Neil Young : #15 ranked
He's one of my favorite artists and there is a lot to choose from so this was tough but here we go.
#15 is the grungy closing bookend to 1979's excellent "Rust Never Sleeps".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=331k...
#ArtistFave15
OK, my list is almost done. I wanted to do an artist that I wasn't sure how the results would come out. I'm doing some last minute tweaking. My artist for April:
OK, my list is almost done. I wanted to do an artist that I wasn't sure how the results would come out. I'm doing some last minute tweaking. My artist for April:
March 31, 2026 at 9:26 PM
#ArtistFave15
OK, my list is almost done. I wanted to do an artist that I wasn't sure how the results would come out. I'm doing some last minute tweaking. My artist for April:
OK, my list is almost done. I wanted to do an artist that I wasn't sure how the results would come out. I'm doing some last minute tweaking. My artist for April:
#CountryRockSunday
Here’s a fun one with a great video that will make you smile.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=v1vf...
Here’s a fun one with a great video that will make you smile.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=v1vf...
Bottle Rockets "Dog" (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Bloodshot Records
m.youtube.com
March 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
#CountryRockSunday
Here’s a fun one with a great video that will make you smile.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=v1vf...
Here’s a fun one with a great video that will make you smile.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=v1vf...