I'm sorry you don't like some of the new songs, there are still some amazing artists being produced. Ed Sheerhan is actually an extremely talented young man with an amazing writing ability. I don' know which song you heard, he is a mix of hip-hop, pop and folk-pop. I am a big fan of his. I drive a lot during my work day and switch from the old and new music stations.

Different strokes for different folks: Ed Sheehan has done some amazingly varied collaborations, for me lifting his output way beyond what he achieves as a solo performer https://listandlisten.com/ed-sheeran-live-duets/

I keep my ears open for new music, but I have to say that most of what is popular now does little for me, which is why my regular listening is mainly from my own (still growing) collection rather than anything broadcast.

I wish I could like could like Ed SHeehan. He has a lovely voice, but I just can't get into his music, for the most part.

But as I say, I am now officially an Old Bag.

I just wanted to say that this and What Are You Reading are my favorite threads. There is always something new here and something for everyone. Thanks to everyone for posting all these links.

SOF, that's great! It's good, isn't it? Every now and then I go back through the posts here and pick up on music I missed the first time through.

Going back a few posts, I have a couple of deluxe albums from the Stones (Sticky Fingers and Some Girls) so will certainly check this one out.
As a generalisation, I like these types of releases, especially when they have out-takes and early versions of songs, rather than just extra tracks (which is really all that Some Girls has). So many interesting insights into how things might have sounded. Amongst the favourites of the ones I have are Melon Collie by the Pumpkins and Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, and though not quite deluxe the extra disk on Led Zeppelin IV is exceptional. Here are some tastes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrsToLa3XEo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-xRw_mKaUw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgcmDWIthJw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R5RZ7BWAcE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K3dO8cJft4
My pinnacle is a bootleg of Springsteen's Darkness on the Edge of Town called Unbroken Promise but given its providence I will only mention it quietly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRacRf9-OQY

I like that mellow version of Dead Flowers! I hadn't heard that one before.

And here, as a memorium to a songer/songwriter who I followed on and off over the years, and who passed today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMkiZ9tO-Zs&t=58s

And I had never heard the Nesmith track either. Its a nice version, one which accentuates the lyrics.

I believe Peter Tork is the last Monkey left . After I learned to play music , I found myself listening to music that would've , before , made my skin crawl (blues & some country) . Some of it still does today , but to each their own . I can't listen to Harry Chapin's "Cats In The Cradle" without tearing up . Still , occasionally listen to Gordon Lightfoot , Drac , cause of the Big Fitz mostly . Allman Brother's "Whipping Post" is a perennial favorite to this day . Mostly , I listen to music that would scare some people . I was raised on 60's & 70's classic Rock , discovered KISS when I was 5 , & harder music at the age of 15 .


James Marshall Hendrix , best guitarist God ever put on Earth .

CD, I had the fun of seeing KISS live in Perth in 1980. We had a great time

Would've LOVED to see KISS back then ! Fortunately , I was able to see them on the Reunion Tour of '96-97 . Best two shows I've ever seen . Eric Carr was one of my favorite drummers .

I didn't know him other than as The Fox persona and (having read a little) certainly don't know enough about drumming to be able to fully appreciate his talent.
You have piqued my scary interest - any you can share?
To digress, I was purchasing some of the back links and came across this through the link to The Warning cover of Enter Sandman SQF posted. Its another Metallica cover and is pretty wild https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXXeK1QSMjY&list=PLJvQXRgtxlumMmvPbnQInIkTaKFPh0k1I&index=9

"I believe Peter Tork is the last Monkey left ." Peter Tork died in 2019. Micky Dolenz is the only one left.

My mistake .

He wrote the song. As the story goes, he took it to the producers of the Monkees and suggested that it be used on the show. They told him "it wasn't really a Monkees song," apparently not seeing the irony, given tht he WAS a Monkee. So he gave it to Linda Ronstadt and the rest is history.

He has a nice voice and some of his music over the years was pretty interesting. Most people have heard Joanne, which is a pure country tune, but some of his other stuff was way out there.

Here's one of his more catchy tunes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi0b8tcCQSE

I had not kept up with Mike Nesmith's career post Monkees, but loved that clip from his Elephant Parts video album (never heard of it before) which eventually led me to this treasure trove of humour and music, Mike Nesmith's Videoranch https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0voUzocNYrteaKivLXKLg

Also relished the clips from flotsam of the various remastered/deluxe Stones and Led Zep albums: I was not aware of the Super Deluxe version of Sticky Fingers which I will definitely have to acquire, and I was glad to be reminded of The Smashing Pumpkins.

Welcome to the thread Creeping Doom: sounds like you must be an only slightly reformed former Goth Headbanger!

Lex, there's some pretty amusing stuff on the Nesmith site. I spent some time last night going through Elephant Parts. I loved the Noir clip about the very confused private eye.

I had no idea he wrote it hagatha. I have a renewed respect for his mucisianship.
The other material is certainly entertaining!

Jumping in a different direction, I cannot remember whether the wonderful Transatlantic Sessions have had previous mention on here, but this is an uplifting performance from those I had not previously seen from Amos Lee: enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_-sskQWfK4

... and holding the mood until we do something cheesy like coming up with favourite seasonal songs... Edwin Hawkins Singers and then Melanie (with them)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or0Qe5aCkRU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaiT8gATzxc

Love the Melanie one Lex.
Favourite seasonal songs eh? Well here's a live version of one of mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh3pFC65CnE
Its compulsory to play while we decorate the tree

Found out about this group a little while ago:

Greta Van Fleet

And then be sure to watch this afterwards (it is only 54 seconds):

Commentary

Oh, my! I think I'm in LOVE! And for sure the commentary just made it! Best thing I've heard in a long time! Thank you, Marian...

For Christmas time :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNNwQ85xoxU

Led Zep reincarnated. Amazing!