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Chris Buxton
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Nature/Animal lover ~ Lifelong Democrat ~ Deranged Leftist ~ Former Used Record Store Owner ~ Former Public Radio DJ. What I really like is Music. Pictures : The grizzled Bear @ 75 - Pacific Sunset @ Cannon Beach, Oregon 2013
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Trump shared an AI video depicting the Obamas as apes.

This tells you all you need to know about his character—and how racist ideology has permeated the modern Republican party.

This isn’t a dog whistle. It’s vile, explicit racism shouted through a bullhorn.

This man should not be President.
February 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
Ian Matthews
10. "Alive Alone"
WALKING A CHANGING LINE
rel. 1988 Windham Hill
written by Jules Shear
duet vocal Eliza Gilkyson
Here's the first of several we'll hear from this unique record, possibly my favorite album by Mr. Matthews.
youtu.be/Qcd1xZqDRGw?...
February 6, 2026 at 2:59 AM
#GenreRoulette
#MusicChallenge
#WorldMusicThursday
"Tradition" Burning Spear
MARCUS GARVEY 1976
lead vocal Winston Rodney
When the sick horns kick in one knows this is classic Roots Reggae. The passionate vocals sealed the deal. Burning Spear became my favorite Reggae band.
youtu.be/3AD134cVm-Q?...
February 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Ian Matthews b.1946
11. "The Rhythm of the West"
GO FOR BROKE 1976
Recorded in Nashville at Quadrafonic Studios
This subtle but catchy IM original is a standout on a sometimes misunderstood album that offers a more polished sound.
youtu.be/0FCrFOvZvRY?...
February 5, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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😕
February 4, 2026 at 10:20 PM
#GenreRoulette
#RocknRollWednesday
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
"The Power & the Passion"
Midnight Oil 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
4th album 1982
drums : Rob Hirst 1955-1/2026
Rest in Peace mate
My first Oils record was the incredible 12" single of this song. I was hooked for life.
youtu.be/wqXDTA0U3Cc?...
February 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
Ian Matthews (now known as "Iain")
British singer songwriter
12/4 "Reno Nevada"
IF YOU SAW THRU MY EYES 1971
lead guitar Tim Renwick
written by Richard Farina
Other guests on this fine early solo LP inc. Sandy Denny & Richard Thompson
youtu.be/NkfXvUnwaSU?...
February 4, 2026 at 7:49 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Ian Matthews (ex Fairport Convention, Plainsong etc.)
13. "Please Be My Friend"
TIGERS WILL SURVIVE 1972
written by IM
acoustic guitar, vocals IM
lead guitar by Tim Renwick

Ian's 2nd attempt at this tune, slower and much more successful !!
😎☮️
youtu.be/KN4ik7aQLyM?...
February 3, 2026 at 6:03 AM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
Ian (aka Iain) Matthews
14. "Biloxi" from :
SOME DAYS YOU EAT THE BEAR & SOME DAYS THE BEAR EATS YOU 1974
written & recorded by Jesse Winchester
slide guitar by David Lindley
produced by IM
just one of many fine covers on this album
youtu.be/J2YqqzYvFL8?...
February 3, 2026 at 5:35 AM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
Ian Matthews b.1946
British singer songwriter
15. "Keep On Sailing"
VALLEY HI 1973
written by IM
dobro by Red Rhodes
produced by Michael Nesmith

The knockout opener on one of Ian's best records :
youtu.be/dikpf4FlzUs?...

U.S. cover / U.K. cover
February 3, 2026 at 2:43 AM
#WrongDisneySong
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
SNOW WHITE & THE 7 DWARFS
"7 Little Indians" John Hiatt
STOLEN MOMENTS 1990
Fantastic, bittersweet Hiatt song but certainly never used in a Disney film
youtu.be/fHX48IhPXLw?...
February 2, 2026 at 1:39 AM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallengw
numbers in the song title
31. "Five To One" The Doors
WAITING FOR THE SUN 1968
lead vocal Jim Morrison
lead guitar Robbie Kreiger
+ fuzz bass by someone

"They got the guns
But we got the numbers..."

thanks to our host, lots of fun
☮️♥️😎
youtu.be/jpDFll30XZU?...
January 30, 2026 at 11:09 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
an outstanding song from 1984
"Show Me" The Pretenders
LEARNING TO CRAWL
written & sung : Chrissie Hynde
released as a single
lead guitar : Robbie McIntosh
a very catchy tune from one of the best of 1984
Ms. Hynde is in top form
youtu.be/bAoCyShBKjk?...
January 30, 2026 at 5:37 AM
#5CoverSongsRelation
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
2. "Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother"
New Riders of the Purple Sage
OH WHAT A MIGHTY TIME 1975
lead vocal lead guitar David Nelson
pedal steel guitar Buddy Cage
written by Ray Wylie Hubbard
made famous by Jerry Jeff Walker
youtu.be/DykpyqlLf3g?...
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM
#5CoverSongsRelation
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#RelativeMusic
3. "Brother John" the Neville Brothers
FIYO ON THE BAYOU 1981

Originally released in 1976 on THE WILD TCHOUPITOULAS s/t debut (an essential New Orleans record feat. The Meters)

Nevilles version (inc. "Iko Iko")
youtu.be/ozIPZb_XzVA?...
January 29, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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This is hilarious!! 🤣 🤣
January 29, 2026 at 1:35 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
a song from far Arcturus 1994
"Hat Too Flat" Walter Becker
11 TRACKS OF WHACK
an underrated debut solo album
most instruments inc. otherworldly guitar : WB
music : WB
politically incorrect and/or sarcastic lyrics (as usual) : WB
youtu.be/YfqcZR_F7-g?...
January 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#musicsky
#MusicChallenge
27. A song from 2014
"Persuasion" Richard Thompson
ACOUSTIC CLASSICS
a disc of new solo acoustic recordings of RT classics from many decades
a song 1st recorded by NZ living legend Tim Finn (music by RT lyrics by TF)
youtu.be/fLUxSZpCp08?...
January 29, 2026 at 2:58 AM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
Day 28
A favorite song from 2004
"Our Shangri-La" Mark Knopfler
title track SHANGRI-LA
pedal steel guitar Paul Franklin
keyboards Guy Fletcher
vocal, lead guitar MK
One of the best tracks on my favorite disc of '04
☮️😎
youtu.be/B90IDMdQjGs?...
January 29, 2026 at 2:35 AM
#5CoverSongsRelation
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
4. "Sisters of Mercy" Judy Collins
WILDFLOWERS 1967
written by Leonard Cohen
arranged by Joshua Rifkin
One of many excellent Cohen covers found on Ms. Collins late '60s run of fantastic records (IN MY LIFE/W./WHO KNOWS WHERE...)
youtu.be/iS0Bvq-nni4?...
January 28, 2026 at 2:54 AM
#5CoverSongsRelation #RelativeMusic
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky
5. "Son Of Your Father" Spooky Tooth featuring Mike Harrison (vocal)
THE LAST PUFF 1970
Written & recorded by Elton John
A standout on a fine S. Tooth album
Lead guitar by Luther Grosvenor
youtu.be/yGjNq7Ng4HE?...
January 27, 2026 at 7:52 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
letters I missed due to unforseen circumstances, sorry
Song that starts with S
"Stand For Our Rights" Gary Wright
FOOTPRINT Gary's excellent 2nd LP 1971
a single feat. George Harrison
sax solo by King Curtis
Stand up America
☮️😎
youtu.be/4vhk7VaOcxg?...
January 26, 2026 at 7:35 AM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
A song with a Z in its title
"At The Zoo" Simon & Garfunkel
BOOKENDS 1968
1st released as a single in 1967 and then heard on AM car radios all over America, here's the wry, vaguely trippy final track on my favorite S&G album :
youtu.be/j6R-5ik-jSo?...
January 26, 2026 at 6:57 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
A song that led you to an entire catalog
"River Man" Nick Drake
Originally released in the U.K. in 1969 on Nick's debut LP 5 LEAVES LEFT
1st released in the U.S. on a seldom seen 1971 s/t compilation (which I nabbed back then on a hunch)😎
youtu.be/HQ9JBwuO128?...
January 26, 2026 at 6:28 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Song that changed my opinion of a group
"Eagle" ABBA THE ALBUM 1977
I knew about ABBA, catchy songs, goofy lyrics, silly costumes. Then I heard "Eagle", a potent excursion into Progressive Pop. Turns out the whole record is quite good. 😎
youtu.be/Lz1wBYIudbA?...
January 25, 2026 at 8:56 PM