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— Dave Levinthal (@davelevinthal) October 23, 2021
Covers: Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)
“Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)” is a Bob Dylan song originally recorded with the Band for the 1967 Basement Tapes. It was not part of the first batch of Basement Tapes songs released in 1975.
However, Manfred Mann covered it and released it in 1968. This version was very popular.
Of the Dylan versions, I really like the one with the Band from 1969. It’s much more relaxed than the Basement Tapes version. It sounds like they’re having fun; it’s a light, funny song, not serious like some of the other Basement Tapes songs. Dylan uses his Nashvill Skyline voice accompanied by casual, ragged harmonies by the Band. Also, the Band’s backup is great and really keeps it moving.
Dylan has only played it live six times as of 2023.
The Fosbury Flop
Its very rare to have one person totally change a sport but Dick Fosbury revolutionized the way people did the high jump.
He passed away on March 12, 2023.
Covers: Salt of the Earth
“Salt of the Earth” is the last song on the great 1968 Rolling Stones album Beggars Banquet. “Salt of the Earth” still sounds great today.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has the shoes Justin Tucker used for his 66 yard field goal
Did you see it? That was incredible. It’s great that the HOF has Lamar Jackson stuff too. The Ravens are 5-1 and it’s been fun to watch.
Covers: Cissy Strut
“Cissy Strut” was recorded by the Meters in 1969. I heard it on a TV sports broadcast this week – can’t remember which one.
The Horse You Came In On Saloon in Baltimore
I haven’t been to The Horse You Came In On in a while but first started going in 1975. The building has been a saloon since 1775.
A truck in the stands at Forbes Field
This reminds me of the plane that flew into the upper deck at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium. I have posted about that.
Covers: Love Is Strange
“Love is Strange” was a big hit for Mickey & Sylvia in 1957. There are many covers including one by Wings. The original version was actually by Bo Diddley from 1956 but it wasn’t released until 2007.
where the guitar riff is from:
Covers: Cheating and Lying Blues /I’m Gonna Murder My Baby
Doctor Clayton’s 1941 record became Pat Hare’s “I’m Gonna Murder My Baby” in 1954. Hare’s chilling recording wasn’t released until 1990. The amazing thing is that Hare later did it – he killed his girlfriend in 1963!
Sad! 