#ramblin’ man

[krispyweiss]

Song Review: Billy Strings - “Ramblin’ Man” (Live, April 19, 2024)

If Dickey Betts had hung on to “Ramblin’ Man” for his debut solo album, Highway Call, instead of recording it with the Allman Brothers Band, it probably would have sounded a lot like Billy Strings’ version.

Strings played the song April 19 in Florida, the day after Betts died at age 80. As tributes go, it’s about perfect. For where the original found the rock ’n’ roll Allmans playing country music, this rendition finds Strings’ bluegrass band playing rock ’n’ roll music.

It’s out on professional video that captures the band playing under an image of Betts.

Strings and company sing stellar harmonies and the bandleader - filtering his acoustic guitar through an envelope - turns in a batch of solos that hug the contours of Betts and Les Dudek’s studio creations as the band locks in tight behind him.

Unlike Betts, however, Strings’ “Ramblin’ Man” is leavin’ out of old St. Augustine, a reference that make the hometown crowd go bonkers. They do so again when the proverbial Greyhound bus screeches to a halt.

And with good reason. It was not only a well-timed cover. It was a flawlessly executed, clearly emotionally honest cover to boot. And just about perfect.

Grade card: Billy Strings - “Ramblin’ Man” (Live - 4/19/24) - A

5/6/24

[bulletines-news]

Dickey Betts: A Tribute to the Legendary Allman Brothers Band Guitarist

Introduction In the annals of rock music history, certain names resonate with an almost mythical quality. Dickey Betts, the co-founder and legendary guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, is undeniably one of those luminaries. His soulful solos, heartfelt songwriting, and unbridled spirit left an indelible mark on the Southern rock genre. On April 18, 2024, the music world bid farewell to this…

[maa-pix]

There are many song cues apropos to particular road trips, and vice versa. You might wonder about being born in the back of a Greyhound bus when riding on Highway 41 through Georgia. You might feel like stopping for a brew somewhere along US2 twelve hours out of Mackinaw City. Readin’, rightin’, and Route 23 might have put you Detroit City bound on that old Hillbilly Highway. You might be thinking about getting back to Ojai while hitching a ride up the PCH. Or about all those things that are easily done out on Highway 61. Not to mention the kicks on Route 66.

Myself, I’m way past seventeen and it’s more than a half century since 1965, but I was running up 101 the other day for the first time in my life, so I had to cue up some Jackson Browne.

[bluesucanuse]

BLUES: SONGS OF THE DAY

THE ARTIST IS: THE ALLMAN BROTHERS

THE SONG IS: "RAMBLIN' MAN"

[tfc2211]

Dickey Betts Band at My Father’s Place Roslyn, NY April 28, 1985

Dickey Betts - Guitar, Vocals Johnny Neel - Piano Danny Parks - Fiddle Russ Paul - Pedal Steel Guitar Buzzy Maykins - Bass Mel Watts - Drums

[hadesknockedupintheunderworld]

Okay I just need to say that I knew I'd like this Tailstube as soon as I saw the thumbnail (after all, I am a Sonadails enjoyer, and Tails is literally in the middle of them in the thumbnail)

But I think probably something that stood out the most to me when I watched it was just

The hints that Shadow and Tails have a relationship outside of Sonic??

The first thing that tipped me off to this was that not only did Tails convince Shadow to join in on his show, he also convinced him to stick around to its natural end?? You know, Shadow. The guy you can't force to do anything and frequently will just dip if he's bored or doesn't want to be there. But even while Sonic was annoying him and he made it clear he wanted the "interview" over with, he still never made a move to chaos control out of there because of any of this.

And the second thing that tipped me off was this:

When Shadow is both confused and annoyed at Sonic, he chooses to complain to Tails about Sonic. And so Tails steps in to try to "explain" what Sonic meant by what he said (i.e he told Shadow something much nicer in the interest of getting them to be on better terms). The fact that he looks to Tails to complain to about Tails' own best friend and possibly even to explain that which he does not understand in a social context tells me just how highly he regards Tails. And since both Shadow and Sonic are being childish here, it's amusing to see Tails regarded as something closer to a trusted figure with more power here.

From an objective analysis standpoint, of course this means they have their own friendship. And this is a prospect I enjoy (The idea that Tails and Shadow are good friends)! It actually means a lot to me that Tails could form a frienship or bond with Shadow outside of the context of Sonic (in terms of who initiates it and for what reason it's initiated).

But, my friends, from a biased standpoint, I'm shipping trash. And to me this Tailstube was a fun show for Sonadails fans. Honestly, Tails staging this episode to get Sonic and Shadow to talk and "bury the hatchet", as well as how he acts during the show, read a lot to me personally like a guy trying to get his two boyfriends (who happen to be rivals) to get on better terms, if not just tolerate each other. I quite like the idea of Tails dating both of these idiots and just trying to get them to play nice when they're all together (although frankly I think the ideal scenario for Tails in my biased reading is that Sonic and Shadow get together as well).

This is also not to mention the dynamics showcased here! Sonic and Tails as best friends, with Sonic assuming that he and Tails were gonna talk shit about Shadow behind his back, and Tails trying to get him to play nicer. Shadow and Tails as friends, with Tails trying to convince him why he and Sonic are in the perfect position to become friends and helping him out socially, and with Shadow choosing to do something he doesn't want to because of Tails, as well as looking to Tails to complain to when Sonic is annoying him or when he doesn't understand something. And then there's Sonic and Shadow. In short, their relationship in this episode reminded me a lot of the dynamic I plotted out for that Sonadow post I wrote up where the two just beat the crap out of each other. In slightly longer terms, I find interesting how Mr. Flynn maintained Sonic and Shadow's dynamic during SA2 (with Sonic bothering Shadow and trying to fight him, while Shadow is just annoyed that Sonic won't leave him alone) while also showing the audience that they are rivals. And in longer terms...Sonic was clearly seeking a fight during this episode. And the facial expression, the mocking, his tone of voice, it doesn’t really matter whether or not he actually dislikes Shadow and believes they could never be friends. He's trying to annoy Shadow and goad him into a fight because he wants to fight Shadow so badly it makes him look stupid. And we can tell by how he expresses his confusion to Tails that Shadow is just not getting this. To him Sonic is just being annoying and confusing. Sonic is targeting him specifically, and Shadow shoots back with his own words. And so it's also pointed that Shadow reciprocates/actually decides to fight Sonic when Sonic specifically challenges him. He doesn't respond to Sonic trying to goad him on, but when Sonic challenges him specifically he's much more interested in opposing him.

Anyways guys I love Shadow and Tails having a soft on the side relationship while Sonic flirts by convincing Shadow to fight him somehow😂💖

[lens-guy-art]

When I first saw the tvmen when watching the series, I thought "Huh, this character's vibe seems familiar but I don't know what-"

When this motherfucker flashed a smile, I instantly remembered Soundwave and then dawned at some of the similarities

Purple and black colors

Screen face

That fucking SMILE

Gets shit done and doesn't fuck around

Involves teleporting allies

Dangerous as shit and badass when fighting

[sunlightfeeling]

PMDD is so dumb

like we aren’t sad, brain, we just dropped some hormones come onnn

just pick them up off the floor and wipe the dirt off of them or something

so dramatic smh

[luck-of-the-drawings]

IMAGINE. working at ur stupid uhhh job or whatever. pulling into your drive way and ready to work on some crazy project in your garage. opening the door to the most unfamiliar silence. did your wife and kid leave for something? could you imagine knocking on your kids door, hardly getting an answer, and opening it to find the splattered remains of your wife across his room your child is scared! hes hardly consolable, in a state of shock and terror. you are too, but youre the adult here. you need to take charge. you need to protect him. you need to do something. you need to do something.

[the-corvid-king]

i am so fucking tired of being the only person around me still wearing a mask . i’m the only one in my family who masks . i’m the only one i’ve seen in my school who masks . most of my friends don’t mask . my doctor and my physical therapists don’t mask

i’m not saying this to feel good about myself . i just feel so fucking alone . if you’re in america and you don’t wear a mask in public , i will never be able to fully trust you with my health

ESPECIALLY if you’re a leftist , and i know most of you who follow me are , i can’t believe that your activism is anything but a way to feel good about yourself if you won’t afford people the common decency of trying not to spread something that could kill them

the pandemic is not over . it was never over . it will not be over any time in the foreseeable future . you are putting people’s lives at risk

if you don’t wear a mask in public , you need to ask yourself why . why are you okay with that

[krispyweiss]

Song Review: Duane Betts - “Waiting on a Song”

Duane Betts is lying when he says he’s “Waiting on a Song.”

The lead single from Wild & Precious Life (July 14) is a ripoff of “Ramblin’ Man” so blatant it can exist free from fear of lawsuit only because son Duane is confident father Dickey won’t sue.

Which means Duane’s had it all along.

Everything - the opening riff, the twin guitars, the melody, the piano, the solos - are stolen - ahem - borrowed. Only the steel is a fresh addition.

Given its roots, “Waiting on a Song,” is pleasant enough. But there is not a single original idea or note in its 4:51 runtime.

Grade card: Duane Betts - “Waiting on a Song” - C-

4/27/23

[aizawas-dryeye]

thinkin about sukuna YUCK

[voidoffline]

I just realized, out of all the superhero or villain au’s I’ve seen for hermitcraft, none of them have Mumbo being a hero/villain. And I am now very curious to know what that would be like

And, I doubt anyone would know he’s a hero/villain, but I feel like he wouldn’t be good at keeping it a secret either. Like I feel like the only thing keeping his friends and anyone else who knows him from finding out, is his personality

‘Surly, surly, Mumbo kills a lot Jumbo wouldn’t be capable of fighting. Gosh I mean, that’s just ridiculous. Pft common, no way Mumbo is the hero/villain, [name]. Like let’s be real for a moment’

And Mumbo is standing in the corner sweating profusely and blaming it on his outfit being too hot for the weather (no matter what outfit he has)

And then at night he just summons purple/pink floating magic square bombs that glow. And uses them well. Very well in fact, but he would never admit it and there’s no one to tell him how good he is with those square bombs. And even if there were he’d just blush and be like ‘naah, I can think of so many people who could do it better than me, really.’

[whack-patty]

Today we binge Life of Luxury. I aspire to have the gusto of parker telling a floating corpse to respect women and the audacity of chester going to bed in a strangers house with sunglasses but no pants

[catfindr]

[hadesknockedupintheunderworld]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

So

So you're telling me that when Fleetway!Sonic met Fleetway!Tails for the first time he just liked him from the getgo?

Notorious asshole meets a foxboy and immediately starts bringing him along places🥺🥺🥺?