Ocassional Thoughts of an Independent Progressive Atheistic Humanist
For this edition of Weekend Ear Candy, I wanted to show one of my favorite Elton John songs. Philadelphia Freedom may not be exactly about democracy but he did play at a concert during the Bicentennial in 1976. This version was done with a full orchestra which makes the song that much cooler.
Enjoy!
Philadelphia Freedom
I‘m starting a new segment on this blog – Weekend Ear Candy.
Basically I plan on using the power of YouTube to highlight music I like on the weekends when I may not have an actual post to make.
Today is the first under this label.
My favorite band – so far – The Corrs and a live version of their hit “I Never Loved You Anyway”. It was performed during their most recent DVD concert in 2004. They currently are on an extended break while the family do family stuff like having children etc…..
If you never heard of The Corrs then click on the link on their name to see a tribute page I put up some years ago after their last tour.
I picked a live version of this song because in their concerts they use it to introduce the members of the band.
I Never Loved You Anyway
Someone who influenced my life, even though he didn’t know it, passed away on Saturday.
Dick Daugherty was a DJ at WFIN radio for as long as I could remember. He hosted a Big Band show on the weekends on the AM station. It was on that show that would get my first taste of some great music that popular in the 1940’s and Daugherty would pass on trivia or other tidbits about the artists or music. 
I learned about Glenn Miller, Bennie Goodman, and all the stars that younger people today may not have heard. Big Band music is one of my favorite forms of music.
Daugherty also had a hand in the summer concert seasons at the Band Shell at Riverside Park and he played drums for some of the bands that played there.
WFIN back then had an eclectic weekend of programing – from church programs, polka music, and for several hours Mexican music.
Portishead – Glory Box (Live at Roseland NYC)
Sixpence None the Richer – Breathe Your Name