Return Of The NaBloPoMo Theme

As you may recall, I started this NaBloPoMo (or NaBlahBlahBlah) with the intention of writing about things for which I am thankful. You may also recall that I abandoned the theme (although not my intention of completing this month of daily posting)

But I think I want to return to that theme today and discuss something that I just decided I am thankful for, and that is YouTube

If you go through the archives here you'll see that I frequently post video content from YouTube - nearly all of it of the musical variety. I guess there are other things there but I would have no idea what - that is all that I go there to view.

Over the last couple of days I have spent a lot of time there browsing through what is seemingly becoming the greatest musical video repository I have ever encountered. I never cease to be amazed at what I find posted there. Sure, you have to funnel through a bunch of crap, the short clips recorded on cell phones, mislabeled clips, etc... but it is worth it when you find stuff like this:

David Gilmour - Mihalis

A great tune from his first (self-titled) solo album.

Santana - Samba Pa Ti

Quite possibly the greatest song ever written. Just Beautiful.

Marillion - He Knows You Know

Classic footage from the Fish era - circa 1983. One of my favorite bands.

Elvis Costello - Alison

Amazing video of his first television appearance. Fantastic that this is available even in it's damaged condition.

Robert Randolph - The March

One of the most exhilarating performers I have ever seen.

Storyville - Good Day For The Blues

I love this band.

Chris Squire - Hold Out Your Hand / You By My Side

Cool clip of Yes bassist extraordinaire performing a couple of tracks from his outstanding solo album. Also features a young Bill Bruford on the drums.

Allman Brothers Band - In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

Featuring Duane - 'nuf said

Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush - Stories of a Hero

An amazingly talented player. We had the pleasure of seeing him perform a year or so ago and he just floored me. Glad to have you back Frank!!

Little Feat - Fat Man In The Bathtub

Still a fun band but would have loved to have seen them when Lowell George was still around. What a huge loss.

This is just a sampling of the stuff I have found and bookmarked, and even going through them to compile this list led me on a journey through related videos and such that I almost didn't get this posted in time. Every time I visit I find something new.

So if you're a music fan head on over to YouTube and just search for one of your favorites. You might end up being just as thankful for it as I am.

Enjoy!!

SB