It’s time for another Glenn Frey tribute. Here’s part of a 1977 show from the Hotel California tour. It was Joe Walsh’s first tour with the Eagles and Randy Meisner’s last: Continue reading SMV: The Eagles Live In Washington D.C.

It’s time for the grand finale of David Bowie tribute week here at First Draft. I’m presenting some clips of the Thin White Duke in his natural habitat: onstage. We begin with Bowie’s electrifying 1985 Live Aid set: Here’s prog-rock Bowie live in Tokyo in 1978: Next up is a 1996 set from German teevee: Finally, a  charming and hilarious 2002 appearance on the A&E program Live By Request:   Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Assorted Live Bowie

Here’s saxophone great Ben Webster sitting in with the Oscar Peterson Trio on German TV: Continue reading SMV: Oscar Peterson & Ben Webster Live In 1972

What’s better than one cult artist? Two cult artists. Here are two master guitarists joining forces for a 1994 show in San Francisco: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Ry Cooder & David Lindley Live

Here’s a 1991 set from the Prince Edward Theatre in Woody Old England: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Tony Bennett Live In London

I’ve spent a fair amount of time here at First Draft discussing Nelson Riddle and his work with Sinatra. The great arranger/conductor also worked with Linda Ronstadt during her torch singer phase. This show dates from 1984: Continue reading SMV: Linda Ronstadt & The Nelson Riddle Orchestra Live

Dr. A and I are going to see the BSO’s Christmas Rocks Extravaganza in 2 days. We’re really looking forward to it. Here they are live and loud in 1999: Continue reading SMV: Brian Setzer Orchestra Live At Woodstock ’99

When I posted Too Rolling Stoned the other day, I was delighted to learn that this entire show was on YouTube. Get ready for some guitar pyrotechnics: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Robin Trower Live At Winterland

Here’s the great Etta James and her crack band live in 1991: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Etta James Live At The Newport Jazz Festival

Here’s a rare live performance by XTC on German teevee in 1982: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: XTC Live On Rockpalast

Buddy Guy is one of the dynamic live performers I’ve ever seen. Here’s a scorching set from the Montreal Jazz Festival. Be prepared to be blown away: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: The Buddy Guy Big Band Live In 1997

I’m not sure how lost these really were but they’re a lot of fun The first four numbers feature the original lineup of Anderson, Squire, Bruford, Kaye and Banks. The final four tunes substitute Steve Howe for Peter Banks on lead guitar: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Yes- The Lost BBC Broadcasts

This is an odd little item from 1988. The music is excellent but the production is rather silly as are Chris Difford’s bowler hat and Jools Holland’s Stetson. Neither is very beachy. So it goes. Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Squeeze Live On MTV

Here’s Stevie Ray and Double Trouble live in 1985: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Stevie Ray Vaughan Live At Montreaux

Here’s the great Anita O’Day live in 1986: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Anita O’Day Live At Ronnie Scott’s

Smile was the album that led to Brian Wilson’s crackup and to a huge fight with his band mates. It was shelved and partially salvaged as Smiley Smile. Smile wasn’t released in the form desired by Brian until the 21st Century. It’s quirky, odd, and more like Zappa than the Beach Boys at times.  You’ll note that the verses of Good Vibrations have different lyrics than the hit single; they were written by Van Dyke Parks who wrote all the lyrics for Smile. Here’s some Sunday morning lagniappe, Brian and his band playing Pet Sounds live:   Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Smile Live- Brian Wilson