So, what have you been listening to lately?

[uwe]

I really don't like clowns.
There's one exception though.

That is atmospheric and it benefits from his clown look.

Weirdly, Ozzy vocal melodies, for all their simplicity, are difficult for most singers - especially ones with a better technique - to get across convincingly. The clown has given it a young Tom Waits-sortish treatment, which works well.

The late Charles Bradley did well too:

[uwe]

Not the slightest interest...

LOL, you must have used a very good search engine for this: "famous bassist", "love life" & "does anybody really give a damn?" ...



"She took off her hat ... and she had lovely hair ..." alright.

And even better, at 02:30:

"We go on the Hovercraft
Across the Water
They'll think I'm your dad
And you're my daughter"

And then that smirk. 

[uwe]

What an awesome version of the song, Aynsley Dunbar's drumming is explosive and Trevor Bolder channels his inner Jack Bruce ...

[Pilgrim]

This feels like it would be a hit if it were released today.  They played it Monday in Denver and it was as great as ever.  One of the Ox's simpler bass parts, but it really drives the tune.

[uwe]

Oops, some bass line (not just bass brand) inspiration to these guys perhaps?

[Pilgrim]

Perhaps...the rhythm is similar and I could see how the variations could come to mind.

[uwe]

Ronnie Dio and Roger Glover help sell expensive watches now, a 2021 ad ...



I was at that gig at the RAH in London:

[Dave W]

[uwe]

That tell-tale bass drum - lovely.

[TBird1958]

I like these Clowns!

The Nasty Habits may have to cop this!

[uwe]

Music is alive and well.

[uwe]

I like these Clowns!

The Nasty Habits may have to cop this!

As a fan of ole Neil, I must say this is a gorgeous cover!

[Pilgrim]

Music is alive and well.

Wow...that is EXCELLENT!  I've heard other bands do a similar arrangement - and it just kills when it's done the right way. That lady has pipes.

[TBird1958]

As a fan of ole Neil, I must say this is a gorgeous cover!

isn't that fun! They did a nice job of it!

[uwe]

Wow...that is EXCELLENT!  I've heard other bands do a similar arrangement - and it just kills when it's done the right way. That lady has pipes.

TTB are the type of band that really shouldn't exist these days - they do everything 'wrong', i.e. against conventional wisdom, like too large a line-up or releasing four studio album CDs under an allegorical concept in the course of a few months. But they really are a musical force.Their gigs last between 2:30 and 3 hours and are full of improvisation.