We Got Lucky To Have Tom Petty

Man, it has been a really sad year with respect to titans of the music world.

In recent months, we have lost David Bowie, Prince, Glenn Frey, Glen Campbell and now Florida's own Tom Petty.

It was this weekend, with the nation reeling from the evil terrorist act in Las Vegas, we learned of the passing of Petty.  Given the news, his loss was not given proper credence.

The entire story of the rise of Tom Petty is astounding.  The music he gave us was wide ranging, soulful and uplifting.  Most of the tunes he wrote and remade were sing along songs, which helped solidify the close relationship he had with his legions of fans.

Of those mentioned above who we have lost, I had occasion to see my favorites among them, Campbell, Frey and Petty, live.

The body of work of Tom Petty is lengthy, but my three favorite TP & The Heartbreakers tunes are as Petty often put it; MACH 1 Heartbreakers. Here they are:

1.  She's A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)
 
2.  You Got Lucky

 
3.  American Girl

 

God Bless You Glen!

In news that arrived with great sadness, American has learned of the loss of the Rhinestone Cowboy, as famed musician Glen Campbell has passed away today at the age of 81.

His family released the following statement:

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. 

Glen is survived by his wife, Kim Campbell of Nashville, TN; their three children, Cal, Shannon and Ashley; his children from previous marriages, Debby, Kelli, Travis, Kane, and Dillon; ten grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren; sisters Barbara, Sandra, and Jane; and brothers John Wallace “Shorty” and Gerald. 
 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glen Campbell Memorial Fund at BrightFocus Foundation through the CareLiving.org donation page. 

A personal statement from Kim Campbell will follow. 

The family appreciates your prayers and respect for their privacy at this time.

Below is a re-post of an essay we posted in 2014, as we were proudly among his adoring fans stood with him with love and affection:

Kim & Glen Campbell

With great sadness, we knew this was coming, particularly when news came out a couple of weeks ago.

Kim Woolen Campbell, longtime wife of music legend Glen Campbell, reports that the public musical career of The Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell, is likely over.

Campbell's battle with Alzheimer’s has progressed to the point where, as FOX News reports, Kim told People Magazine he is now living in a full-time care facility near the family’s home in Nashville.

Kim also said that Glen is no longer able to tune his guitar, but can still play some "licks' finding joy in that.  Kim was quoted in the article as saying "his disease has been “absolutely heartbreaking” for her and the couple’s three children, they try to stay positive".

This seems to be progressing far too quickly for Campbell.  In 2012, Campbell was on his farewell tour across the country with Kim and his kids, who played in his band.  His dueling banjo act with his daughter Ashley drew rave reviews from fans at every performance.

As previously posted, my family and I were honored to attend on of these shows at Silver Springs in Ocala, Florida.  It was certainly a day we will always cherish and will never forget.  It really touched our hearts.

We wish Glen and his family all the best during these times, hoping they will always cherish the joy Glen and his music has given his legions of fans over the years.



God Bless You Glen!

No Angel

"Blues ain't nothing but a good man felling bad."  --Gregg Allman

We are losing quite a bit of famed musical artists, and the latest was this weekend as it was announced that Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers had passed at 69.

Gregg, as his hit record will attest, was no angel living the hard life of a rock star, but his contributions to the blues was top notch. You wonder if he always felt as if he were tied to a whippin post.

I am thankful I got see him perform live, and Allman will certainly be missed.

Maybe he can find sweet Melissa.



Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd (and Blackfoot) Remembers Gregg Allman's 'Unmistakable Voice'

Heaven Has A New Kid In Town

Eagles Co-founder Glenn Frey

"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of husband, best friend, father, comrade, and Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New York City on Monday, January 18th, 2016. Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia. The Frey family would like to thank everyone who joined Glenn to fight this fight and hoped and prayed for his recovery. Words can neither describe our sorrow, nor our love and respect for all that he has given to us, his family, the music community & millions of fans worldwide. Cindy Frey • Taylor Frey • Deacon Frey • Otis Frey, Don Henley • Joe Walsh • Timothy B. Schmit • Bernie Leadon • Irving Azoff"

Glenn Frey, co-founder of the Eagles, died today at the age of 67.

As TMZ reported, "Glenn co-wrote and sang most of the Eagles hits, including "Take It Easy," "Tequila Sunrise," "Lyin' Eyes," and "Heartache Tonight," to name a few. He also co-wrote "Hotel California" and "Desperado" with Don Henley and took home 6 Grammys with the band. After the Eagles' 1980 breakup, Glenn launched a successful solo career, recording numerous hits ... most notably "The Heat Is On" and "You Belong to the City." Glenn also got into acting, snagging a recurring role on "Miami Vice" recording the hit Smugglers Blues for the show.

For most, the power of the Eagles rested with either Frey or Dan Henley, both of whom were superstars, along with Uncle Joe Walsh, on their own.

While, of course, I am fans of both Henley and Walsh, I preferred the material from Frey. Among my favorite Eagles songs which highlighted Frey were "Lyin Eyes" and "A New Kid in Town".



The Eagles have a boatload of great songs; they were simply tremendous and without question one of America's top super groups.

Three songs from his solo career are among my favorites. Two are from the Miami Vice material, "You Belong to the City" and "Smuggler's Blues", but my favorite is a ballad from his first solo album called "The One You Love".



Damn it man. I am very saddened to learn of the death of Glenn Frey.  Heaven has a new kid in town.

Travel Safe, Have Fun and Take It Easy. RIP Glenn Frey.

Returning Home

David Bowie, the iconic and influential musical superstar, died yesterday of cancer at age 69.

I do not own one piece of his music, although I enjoy much of it very much.  Obviously, not among my favorite artists, I had great respect for his immense talent.

One of the things I appreciate most about Facebook it things that come across the news feed I normally may not see or be informed about.

Such was the case today.

Saddened by Bowie's passing, while reviewing a story on his death, I was totally taken back by the performance of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who spent five months in space and  and covered  "David Bowie's "Space Oddity" — not only the first musical recording in space, but a cover Bowie called "possibly the most poignant version of the song ever created."

 

WOW!

There is a back story.  It was removed from YouTube for a period, but thanks in part to David Bowie, it is now free for all of us to enjoy; and engage in space travel in the mind.

For Hadfield, obviously a very talented individual and huge Bowie fan, this is a tough day.

Many of us are saddened, and thanks to Hadfield, we can take a few minutes to appreciate the talent of David Bowie. The perfect tribute to David Bowie: an astronaut playing "Space Oddity" in space.

Bowie has returned home.

Tiny Travelers of Both Time and Space

You talk about music education! 

As reported by DailyDot.com, the Louisville Leopard Percussionists were virtually without peers!

These young students perform three Led Zeppelin tunes on vibraphones; a mind boggling exhibition you simply have to hear.

 

The performance drew cheers from none other than famed Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page on his Facebook page; deservedly so.

This music class, yet to be affected by the governmental constraints of Common Core, is no doubt led by a teacher engulfed with innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a can do attitude, which as you can see at the end of the performance, translated beautifully to the performing children.

Put simply, this was masterful, and I was beyond impressed.

A future as wide as the ocean no doubt awaits these tiny travelers of both time and space. God Speed!

The Long Goodbye

Kim & Glen Campbell

With great sadness, we knew this was coming, particularly when news came out a couple of weeks ago.

Kim Woolen Campbell, longtime wife of music legend Glen Campbell, reports that the public musical career of The Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell, is likely over.

Campbell's battle with Alzheimer’s has progressed to the point where, as FOX News reports, Kim told People Magazine he is now living in a full-time care facility near the family’s home in Nashville.

Kim also said that Glen is no longer able to tune his guitar, but can still play some "licks' finding joy in that.  Kim was quoted in the article as saying "his disease has been “absolutely heartbreaking” for her and the couple’s three children, they try to stay positive".

This seems to be progressing far too quickly for Campbell.  In 2012, Campbell was on his farewell tour across the country with Kim and his kids, who played in his band.  His dueling banjo act with his daughter Ashley drew rave reviews from fans at every performance.

As previously posted, my family and I were honored to attend on of these shows at Silver Springs in Ocala, Florida.  It was certainly a day we will always cherish and will never forget.  It really touched our hearts.

We wish Glen and his family all the best during these times, hoping they will always cherish the joy Glen and his music has given his legions of fans over the years.



God Bless You Glen!

Bright Are The Stars That Shine

On this Sunday, fifty years ago, America changed forever.



On February 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan welcomed The Beatles to make their US television debut by performing live in the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on The Ed Sullivan Show before what turned out to be a television audience of an unprecedented 77 million people.  The first song The Beatles played was "All My Loving".

Such a success it was, The Beatles remained at The Warwick Hotel and performed again the following Sunday, promoting their new single, "I Wanna Hold Your Hand".

The Beatles are part of the fabric of America, four talented individuals from Liverpool, perhaps divinely inspired to meet, who transformed music and inspired a collection of musical artists, many of whom comprise what has been referred to as part of the British Invasion during the mid to late sixties.

It is worth noting the innovation exhibited by this group is second to none, emerging with what many consider these days as pop music, to releasing the first real hard rock album in "The Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and continuing to release stellar efforts individually after the breakup of the band.  Each had great success, with both John Lennon and Paul McCartney each individually releasing singles considered among the best of all time.

While many these days do not speak of The Beatles as one of their favorite bands, only musical nincompoops fail to adequately recognize their place as one of, if not the greatest, band of all time.  The greater majority of music composed by The Beatles are a brilliant, timeless collection of art, which will never be matched, particularly considering the small window of time, 1962-70, the band was together.

Without a portfolio of tunes second to none, would anyone be crazy enough to attempt to list the best Beatles songs in order?  Many have, and the variances are welcomed and no doubt personal preference.   As such. few can mount a legitimate argument against any such list.

Below is my list, a Top 25, which is mostly comprised of The Beatles early material. 

1.      In My Life
2.      While My Guitar Gently Weeps
3.      Abbey Road Medley
4.      Revolution
5.      And I Love Her



6.      I Wanna Hold Your Hand
7.      If I Fell



8.      Here There and Everywhere
9.      Tax Man
10.    Let It Be
11.    Ticket To Ride
12.    She Loves You
13.    Please Mister Postman



14.    Help
15.    Do You Wanna Know A Secret
16.    Something
17.    Nowhere Man
18.    You Can't Do That



19.    Eight Days A Week
20.    Should Have Known Better
21.    Eleanor Rigby
22.    Tell Me Why



23.    The Long And Winding Road
24.    Yesterday
25.    Things We Said Today

I love many songs left off the list, such as Twist and Shout, Drive My Car, Day Tripper, Helter Skelter, I Feel Fine, Paperback Writer, A Day in the Life, Strawberry Fields Forever, Don't Let Me Down, Penny Lane, Oh Darling and Please Please Me. 

In an unspeakable tragedy, John Lennon was murdered in New York City on December 8, 1980, shortly after emerging with a very strong comeback album, Double Fantasy.  Most of America found out the horrible news from ABC's Howard Cosell, broadcasting an NFL Monday Night Football game with the New England Patriots visiting the Miami Dolphins. Lennon's talent was immense.  George Harrison sadly died in 2001 of lung cancer at only 58 years of age.  Ringo Starr, who had the first individual hit to reach #1, is doing very well and traveling around performing with his  All Star Band.  Always great to see Ringo and that infectious smile of his.  Peace and Love!  Paul McCartney is still performing, selling our venues all over the world.  The individual efforts of McCartney, beginning with his early work with Wings, continues to cast in stone his place as simply the greatest singer songwriter of all time.

This Sunday evening, 50 years to the day, CBS will broadcast a special event, The Night That Changed America, a Grammy Salute to The Beatles.  It should be mandatory viewing.



Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr

Bright are the stars that shine.



And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love, you make!

Sunday Night Song

Paul McCartney opened his world tour last night in Orlando to a cheering crowd in the sold out Amway Arena.

As one of my friends quipped, "some say McCartney is one of the best, almost in the same league as Kanye of John Mayer". The trouble with our liberal friends, and much of the youth these days is they know so much that isn't so. Obviously, the sarcasm ran deep with my friends comment as nobody out there today can dream of being on an equal playing field to Sir Paul.

Simply put, McCartney may well be the most talented and prosperous singer songwriter in history, and The Beatles, with their vast collection of timeless music, will be forever known as the best band of all time.


Paul McCartney Photo by Hal C.

When McCartney was in Orlando over a decade ago performing at the Florida Citrus Bowl, he opened the show with Drive My Car. Last night, it was another Beatles favorite, Eight Days A Week, which is tonight's Sunday Night Song.

Enjoy the YouTube video I lifted from someone with steadier hand than I.

Sunday Night Song: Pencil Pushers

As predicted, in the aftermath of the tragedy in Newtown, the left immediately engaged in an effort to encroach on the rights of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.  Last Tuesday, after reviewing recommendations presented after a study headed by VP Joe Biden, President Obama unleashed a series of regulatory measures, many unconstitutional, in an effort to combat gun violence. However, the measures cloak an attack on the second Amendment.

Of course, the left already had plans on how they might attack the second Amendment and waited until an event triggered an emotional response from the citizenry to attempt to enact legislation.

Remember, never let a crisis go to waste.

Although the Obama administration has never had issue with governing outside the consent of the American people, fearing legislative action the new legislative measures would ultimately fail, the regime sought increasing gun control through writing new law through executive action.

While many progressives in Congress have no issue with this, Senator Rand Paul, (R:KY) has had enough and is prepared to fight.  Paul speaks to FOX News Sean Hannity on the subject:



Obama's neighborhood of the south side of Chicago, home to among the strictest gun laws, is perhaps America's murder capital, an urban killing field of young mostly African American men.  Nobody from Obama to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel seems to care.

While those progressive elites have failed to address that problem they are most eager to severely restrict the citizens rights in the ownership of firearms. 

Of course, it is really not about the guns. It about control over you, gun owner or not.  After all, they know better how you should live your life.

The last thing we need is progressive pencil pushers taking away our Constitutional rights.  As they go for our guns, with that in mind, for Sunday Night Song, lets roll with Gimmie Back My Bullets, from Lynyrd Skynyrd.

We are done fooling around.



HT/Bo

Sunday Night Song: 1984

Nineteen Eighty-Four.

For a myriad of reasons, recently I have been thinking about George Orwell's 1984. With the re-election of President Barack Obama, as Victor Davis Hanson appropriately pointed out in a recent Investors Business Daily editorial piece, the "Beast Reagan Aimed To Starve Good To Gorge Under Obama." Sadly, right on target.

The recent death of famed economist James M. Buchanan, a leading scholar in "public choice" economic theory, reminded us of conclusions drawn, most accurately noted that those elected to government do not leave their ideology and self interests behind at the door. While in itself this is not necessarily a bad thing, it reminds that proper checks and balances are required from the citizenry as increased government interjection in the economy reduces freedom and liberty and is destined for failure.

A case study for that conclusion is examined in an excellent article the crossed my transom the other day regarding the significant decline of many large American cities. Michael Snyder, from The Economic Collapse blog is the author, details how cities such as Detroit, Oakland and Chicago have become infested with gangs, with increasing violence and lawlessness, and are deteriorating from within.  Government in these cities, due to financial constraints caused by idiotic progressive policies of social justice, have been forced to reduce effort to combat the criminals.

Chicago is particularly noteworthy.  The south side, where the greater majority of murders are taking place, is home to our President; Barack Obama.  With MSNBC contemplating that his record as President should place him upon Mount Rushmore, it is mind boggling he could not, or would not, have accomplished anything with respect to reducing the despair and hopelessness of those in the area that leads to this type of destructive behavior.

For the failure in that regard that was Obama, now his former Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is now mayor, and he has absolutely given up.  Can he not do the job, or does he have an interest in not doing the job?  It is the latter.

Those in power like to have chaos on the streets, which leads the ill-informed to think they are in need of help from anyone who can curtail the situation.  By not enforcing laws and creating dependency among the less educated, the government creates an environment of hopelessness and dependency which leads to escalating crime resulting the community to cry out for help.  When they do so, it is the government to the rescue, the same folks who created the problem.  Oh, what job security.

In reflecting back to post war London in Orwell's 1984, wild dogs roamed the streets of a rundown city of crumbling buildings and deteriorating public services.  As noted above, several major US cites are following this pattern, with dangerous, violent urban killing fields where many are robbed of their identity and are hopeless, resulting in increasing violence and civil unrest the government fails to adequately curtail, and this is not by accident.

Over at The Burning Platform blog, a series of articles have been undertaken interacting the works of George Orwell and Aldous Huxley with the ever increasing control of the government, combined with the brilliant work of British rock super group Pink Floyd.  The blog posts, Hey You, and Mother Should I Trust The Government, are simply required reading. 

While I do not agree with all the context presented, I find most of it right on target and it does give us much to decipher.  Interacting Pink Floyd with the posts is very cool, and if you reflect back on Floyd's "The Wall", it is most appropriate.

Although all us makers are quite busy keeping all the takers afloat while the Obama administration executes their transformation of wealth plan, we must create the time in our lives to get informed and resist "inner party" as they continue to gain greater control over our lives.  If not, before too long we may find ourselves on the dark side with no exits remaining for escape.

We don't need no thought control, but we do need education on how our freedoms and liberties are being reduced. On that lovely note, hoping they keep their hands of my stash, for Sunday Night Song, here is Roger Waters of Pink Floyd as he performed for the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert.

Been A Long Time

It has been announced, "Celebration Day", a concert film of the Led Zeppelin 2007 reunion as they headlined a tribute concert for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun at O Arena in London, will be released and in cinemas October 2012




Obviously, I will be gettin the Led out in the light with The Hammer of the Gods in October.

Still On The Line

It will be the great honor of my family to join Glen Campbell on his Goodbye Tour Saturday in Central Florida.

Campbell has Alzheimer's and is touring for the last time.



I think I need a small vacation, but it don't look like rain.

God Bless the The Rhinestone Cowboy!

UPDATE

The performance by Glen Campbell at Silver Springs in Central Florida on Saturday was a wonderful and heart warming experience. Even though we watched sound check go off with few issues, and enjoyed a performance by Campbell's children Shannon, Ashley and Cal and their band Instant People, there were some sound issues with Campbell's show. However, with a high level of enthusiasm and humor, the show was outstanding.

Even though Silver Springs houses a large bronze statue of Chief Osceola, Ocala is Gator Country, and a large smattering of Orange and Blue littered the crowd as Gator fans missed much if not all of the Gators Elite Eight appearance against Louisville to come out and support Glen Campbell. You were not in attendance by accident and the entire crowd offered their unconditional support of the Rhinestone Cowboy.

While we in great shape on VIP row 15, a fellow concert attendee got great video of Campbell performing his stellar hit Wichita Lineman. Enjoy!

Brightness of Breitbart

The news that came over the airwaves at the conclusion of the first hour of The Glenn Beck Program was stunning and tragic. A ferocious and tireless leader of the Conservative movement, Andrew Breibart, has passed away, at the all too early age of 43.

Breibart had a brightness about him, no doubt. As they once said, sunlight is the best disinfectant. To refer to him as intellectually bright would be an understatement, but Breibart made the sun shine bright on those plotting the demise of America.

Breibart helped shine the light of the nefarious actions by government and Hollywood through his family of websites, often advancing information others refrained from reporting. Breibart used his new media presence to place each discovery on display for America to comprehend, as many never knew these activities were taking place. See ACORN.

As a fearless and formidable foe of the progressive left, in pure Alinsky form, Breibart was ridiculed and targeted by the progressive left, and he quite liked it. While many hid from the front line of the fight, Breibart stood tall in light taking on all comers, including the complicit media.

This is a devastating loss for the good guys. I never got the chance to meet Andrew Breibart, but I feel as though I have lost an old friend. Breibart was a true American Patriot, a fearless friend of freedom and champion of free market capitalism. In addition, he appreciated an honest fight on the issues, one where he knew he would be victorious as he shined the light on the truth, exposing the bad actors to the public from sea to shining sea.

God Bless Andrew Breibart and his family. We will never forget your passion and leadership as the fight for freedom marches on. Thanks for shining in the light!

Sunday Night Song

Celebrating the 100th Velvet Sessions at The Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando last Thursday presented another outstanding performance by Cy Curnin and The FIXX.

Congratulations to Steve O and the staff over there, as they always put on first class evening of entertainment with a wide variety of musical acts. The sights are top notch as well, and it is a target rich environment to be sure.

For this weeks Sunday Night Song, take a listen to the opening song of the set, as The FIXX performs Stand or Fall, off the album Shuttered Room. Enjoy!

Sunday Night Song

Who are the Occupy Wherever protesters? It is a widening collection of village idiots with global associations.

When you get past the radical left, the peacenicks, CAIR, ACORN, the Socialists and the Communists, you find a youthful contingency lacking in the skill set, complete with hard work ethic, integrity and competitiveness, to achieve the success they desire. This is the same group where everyone got a trophy in little league.

These folks think that rewards come without paying the necessary price, and when these rewards are not forthcoming, they are victims. Hence, they demand wealth transformation. Somehow, they think they are deserving. God forbid they put in the work and still come up short!

I grew up wanting to win The Heisman Trophy. I got over it.

Decisions made have consequences. If you graduated from say, Cornell, with a degree in Liberal Arts specializing music of the Orient and have $50,000 of tuition debt, it would be logical to assume a high paying job does not await your graduation and you may find difficulty is satisfying that debt. Perhaps a more suitable major should have been selected?

Instead of camping out, get a job; any job. Rather than claiming your a victim, chart your own path. In fact, quit bitching. The big bad world doesn't owe you a thing! Get Over It!

From Don Henely and The Eagles, a Sunday Night Song message for the protesters:

Get Over It!

Sunday Night Song

Today, on the tenth anniversary of the horrific events of September 11, 2001, the 9-11 Memorial was dedicated among a series of events during this day of remembrance.

At the events at Ground Zero this morning, America's Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, read from scripture.



Very shortly afterward, Paul Simon performed an acoustic rendition of his terrific song he made famous as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, The Sound of Silence. The song is as beautiful as the Memorial is, and is the choice for the Sunday Night Song for 9-11-11.



May God Bless all those who gave on this day, the families of those lost and The United States of America.

Sunday Night Song

As you may have heard, Glen Campbell has announced that he has Alzheimer's disease. Health permitting, Glen will turn the Goodtime Hour into a Goodbye Tour. A scheduled date in Central Florida in early 2012 will find my family in attendance.

Glen and his wife Kim spoke with ABC News Nightline earlier this week:



In the interview, Glen mentioned his favorite song of his illustrious career. Still on the line, it was the Jimmy Webb composition Wichita Lineman, which is tonights Sunday Night Song. Enjoy!

Sunday Night Song

Jack Wagner, best known for roles on General Hospital and Melrose Place and the Billboard #1 hit "All I Need", won his second American Century Investments Celebrity Golf Tournament at Lake Tahoe on Sunday. Wagner held off Dallas Cowboy QB Tony Romo, who has now finished second three years in a row. Wagner, who led from start to finish, also won in 2006.

To celebrate his win, our Sunday Night Song will be Wagner's 1985 #1 hit, All I Need! Good job Frisco!

Sunday Night Song

It was certainly sad news to hear late last month that legendary performer Glen Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I have always been a big fan, dating back to the days of the Glen Campbell Good Time Hour. Campbell is among the most talented musicians of our day, and certainly, we wish him the very best in the years ahead and thank him for all the wonderful music he has blessed us with.

Campbell discusses his career and new album "Ghost on the Canvas"

Campbell is planning a Good Bye Tour and I sure hope Central Florida is on the list of stops. Here on the blog, our first Sunday Night Song was Glen Campbell's Rhinestone Cowboy. In honor of the lineman for the county, tonight we highlight his timely tune on this July 4th weekend, "Southern Nights"