Tom Roma
@tomatolawyer.bsky.social
Semi-retired lawyer. Louisville Cardinals sports fan. Lover of stories, games and live music. He/him.
Sadly, I just learned a few minutes ago that we lost one of my favorite songwriters yesterday. RIP Dave Cousins. Thank you for the treasure of music you've left us.
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The Hangman and the Papist
YouTube video by Dave Cousins - Topic
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July 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Sadly, I just learned a few minutes ago that we lost one of my favorite songwriters yesterday. RIP Dave Cousins. Thank you for the treasure of music you've left us.
youtu.be/SVCEA5Pw3AQ?...
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The Kings - This Beat Goes On/Switchin' to Glide
YouTube video by thekingsarehere
youtu.be
July 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 30
Thank you again, @buddygott.bsky.social , for such a fun challenge.
I end where I started, with Deep Purple, with yet another lineup change. Glenn Hughes, from Trapeze, joins on bass and David Coverdale takes over on vocals for Burn.
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Day 30
Thank you again, @buddygott.bsky.social , for such a fun challenge.
I end where I started, with Deep Purple, with yet another lineup change. Glenn Hughes, from Trapeze, joins on bass and David Coverdale takes over on vocals for Burn.
youtu.be/LCnebZnysmI?...
Deep Purple-Burn
YouTube video by shotguy1
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 30
Thank you again, @buddygott.bsky.social , for such a fun challenge.
I end where I started, with Deep Purple, with yet another lineup change. Glenn Hughes, from Trapeze, joins on bass and David Coverdale takes over on vocals for Burn.
youtu.be/LCnebZnysmI?...
Day 30
Thank you again, @buddygott.bsky.social , for such a fun challenge.
I end where I started, with Deep Purple, with yet another lineup change. Glenn Hughes, from Trapeze, joins on bass and David Coverdale takes over on vocals for Burn.
youtu.be/LCnebZnysmI?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 29
The amazing Tedeschi Trucks Band with a cover of Tangled Up in Blue featuring three singers, a piano solo and a couple of Derek's outstanding guitar solos.
youtu.be/6mPXTdkP7_I?...
Day 29
The amazing Tedeschi Trucks Band with a cover of Tangled Up in Blue featuring three singers, a piano solo and a couple of Derek's outstanding guitar solos.
youtu.be/6mPXTdkP7_I?...
Tedeschi Trucks Band "Tangled Up In Blue" 10/1/24 Boston, MA
YouTube video by Less Than Face Productions
youtu.be
June 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 29
The amazing Tedeschi Trucks Band with a cover of Tangled Up in Blue featuring three singers, a piano solo and a couple of Derek's outstanding guitar solos.
youtu.be/6mPXTdkP7_I?...
Day 29
The amazing Tedeschi Trucks Band with a cover of Tangled Up in Blue featuring three singers, a piano solo and a couple of Derek's outstanding guitar solos.
youtu.be/6mPXTdkP7_I?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 28
And here's the song I was looking for yesterday before I got sidetracked.
Squeeze-Black Coffee in Bed
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Day 28
And here's the song I was looking for yesterday before I got sidetracked.
Squeeze-Black Coffee in Bed
youtu.be/0x2mV9JktrE?...
Squeeze - Black Coffee In Bed (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SqueezeVEVO
youtu.be
June 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 28
And here's the song I was looking for yesterday before I got sidetracked.
Squeeze-Black Coffee in Bed
youtu.be/0x2mV9JktrE?...
Day 28
And here's the song I was looking for yesterday before I got sidetracked.
Squeeze-Black Coffee in Bed
youtu.be/0x2mV9JktrE?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 27
I was prepared to use another dark Java related song today but, when I was pulling the video up, I found this old Humble Pie number and couldn't resist adding Steve Marriott to the conversation.
Humble Pie-Black Coffee
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Day 27
I was prepared to use another dark Java related song today but, when I was pulling the video up, I found this old Humble Pie number and couldn't resist adding Steve Marriott to the conversation.
Humble Pie-Black Coffee
youtu.be/PU_kd9uJQEI?...
Humble Pie - Black coffee
YouTube video by MrGrindhouse Jukebox
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 27
I was prepared to use another dark Java related song today but, when I was pulling the video up, I found this old Humble Pie number and couldn't resist adding Steve Marriott to the conversation.
Humble Pie-Black Coffee
youtu.be/PU_kd9uJQEI?...
Day 27
I was prepared to use another dark Java related song today but, when I was pulling the video up, I found this old Humble Pie number and couldn't resist adding Steve Marriott to the conversation.
Humble Pie-Black Coffee
youtu.be/PU_kd9uJQEI?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 26
This one's a bit long but it absolutely fascinated me as a high school stoner in 1973 when I saw these guys in concert for the first time.
Pink Floyd-Echoes
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Day 26
This one's a bit long but it absolutely fascinated me as a high school stoner in 1973 when I saw these guys in concert for the first time.
Pink Floyd-Echoes
youtu.be/OcDiOUQBFd4?...
Pink Floyd - Echoes (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Pink Floyd
youtu.be
June 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 26
This one's a bit long but it absolutely fascinated me as a high school stoner in 1973 when I saw these guys in concert for the first time.
Pink Floyd-Echoes
youtu.be/OcDiOUQBFd4?...
Day 26
This one's a bit long but it absolutely fascinated me as a high school stoner in 1973 when I saw these guys in concert for the first time.
Pink Floyd-Echoes
youtu.be/OcDiOUQBFd4?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 25
If I recall correctly, Blue Cheer was known as one of the loudest bands to see in concert back in their heyday of 1969-1970. Anyway, here they are covering the Mac Davis/Delaney Bramlett penned Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham.
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Day 25
If I recall correctly, Blue Cheer was known as one of the loudest bands to see in concert back in their heyday of 1969-1970. Anyway, here they are covering the Mac Davis/Delaney Bramlett penned Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham.
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Blue Cheer - Hello LA, Bye Bye Burmingham (US 1969)
YouTube video by Findusam
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June 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 25
If I recall correctly, Blue Cheer was known as one of the loudest bands to see in concert back in their heyday of 1969-1970. Anyway, here they are covering the Mac Davis/Delaney Bramlett penned Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham.
youtu.be/O9SN4bGnvoc?...
Day 25
If I recall correctly, Blue Cheer was known as one of the loudest bands to see in concert back in their heyday of 1969-1970. Anyway, here they are covering the Mac Davis/Delaney Bramlett penned Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham.
youtu.be/O9SN4bGnvoc?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 24
I have a few guidelines for these challenges:
1. Avoid repeating artists
2. Try to make it interesting
3. If a Jefferson Airplane song fits, use it
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Day 24
I have a few guidelines for these challenges:
1. Avoid repeating artists
2. Try to make it interesting
3. If a Jefferson Airplane song fits, use it
youtu.be/d7epbdQ4YYI?...
Jefferson Airplane - Eskimo Blue Day
YouTube video by JeffersonJukebox
youtu.be
June 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 24
I have a few guidelines for these challenges:
1. Avoid repeating artists
2. Try to make it interesting
3. If a Jefferson Airplane song fits, use it
youtu.be/d7epbdQ4YYI?...
Day 24
I have a few guidelines for these challenges:
1. Avoid repeating artists
2. Try to make it interesting
3. If a Jefferson Airplane song fits, use it
youtu.be/d7epbdQ4YYI?...
The Who - Behind Blue Eyes (HQ)
YouTube video by The Match Me Podcast
youtu.be
June 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This is a really fun game show, folks.
This Wednesday at 9 Eastern. we'll be recording a pilot episode for The Order of Things, an original game show format I've created. Here are some questions from our test episode. Send me a DM if you'd like to join us!
June 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This is a really fun game show, folks.
#ColorTheMusic
Day 21
From, in my mind, one of the best writers America has to offer these days, Thin Blue Flame by Josh Ritter.
youtu.be/dwVfMJnLWUE?...
Day 21
From, in my mind, one of the best writers America has to offer these days, Thin Blue Flame by Josh Ritter.
youtu.be/dwVfMJnLWUE?...
Josh Ritter - Thin Blue Flame
YouTube video by Mike
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June 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 21
From, in my mind, one of the best writers America has to offer these days, Thin Blue Flame by Josh Ritter.
youtu.be/dwVfMJnLWUE?...
Day 21
From, in my mind, one of the best writers America has to offer these days, Thin Blue Flame by Josh Ritter.
youtu.be/dwVfMJnLWUE?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 21
A bit less bluesy than the Animals' version, this amped up take on House of the Rising Sun by Detroit's Frijid Pink was my introduction to this great song.
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Day 21
A bit less bluesy than the Animals' version, this amped up take on House of the Rising Sun by Detroit's Frijid Pink was my introduction to this great song.
youtu.be/kNGWAYGIT5Q?...
House of the Rising Sun (Remastered)
YouTube video by Frijid Pink - Topic
youtu.be
June 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 21
A bit less bluesy than the Animals' version, this amped up take on House of the Rising Sun by Detroit's Frijid Pink was my introduction to this great song.
youtu.be/kNGWAYGIT5Q?...
Day 21
A bit less bluesy than the Animals' version, this amped up take on House of the Rising Sun by Detroit's Frijid Pink was my introduction to this great song.
youtu.be/kNGWAYGIT5Q?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 20
Chestnut is a color, isn't it? From the only Byrds album I ever owned.
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Day 20
Chestnut is a color, isn't it? From the only Byrds album I ever owned.
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The Byrds - Chestnut Mare (Audio)
YouTube video by TheByrdsVEVO
youtu.be
June 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 20
Chestnut is a color, isn't it? From the only Byrds album I ever owned.
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Day 20
Chestnut is a color, isn't it? From the only Byrds album I ever owned.
youtu.be/_SdiSjpOdyU?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 19
Digging back into when Fleetwood Mac was an entirely different sounding band, with three guitarists, here's Peter Green's "The Green Manalishi (with the Two Prong Crown)", his final studio recording with the band.
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Day 19
Digging back into when Fleetwood Mac was an entirely different sounding band, with three guitarists, here's Peter Green's "The Green Manalishi (with the Two Prong Crown)", his final studio recording with the band.
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Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac - The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown)
YouTube video by Wolfdirt
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June 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Day 19
Digging back into when Fleetwood Mac was an entirely different sounding band, with three guitarists, here's Peter Green's "The Green Manalishi (with the Two Prong Crown)", his final studio recording with the band.
youtu.be/kTvKaLW5bu8?...
Day 19
Digging back into when Fleetwood Mac was an entirely different sounding band, with three guitarists, here's Peter Green's "The Green Manalishi (with the Two Prong Crown)", his final studio recording with the band.
youtu.be/kTvKaLW5bu8?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 17
Another (hopefully not the last) hockey night means another Canadian band. This time, it's The Tragically Hip with Silver Jet.
Go Oilers!
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Day 17
Another (hopefully not the last) hockey night means another Canadian band. This time, it's The Tragically Hip with Silver Jet.
Go Oilers!
youtu.be/49rVCzPyBAM?...
The Tragically Hip - Silver Jet (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheTragicallyHipVEVO
youtu.be
June 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 17
Another (hopefully not the last) hockey night means another Canadian band. This time, it's The Tragically Hip with Silver Jet.
Go Oilers!
youtu.be/49rVCzPyBAM?...
Day 17
Another (hopefully not the last) hockey night means another Canadian band. This time, it's The Tragically Hip with Silver Jet.
Go Oilers!
youtu.be/49rVCzPyBAM?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 16
Halfway through the challenge and time for my second Deep Purple song. Nick Simper has been replaced on bass by Roger Glover and Ian Gillan is now the lead singer, replacing Rod Evans.
Lazy
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Day 16
Halfway through the challenge and time for my second Deep Purple song. Nick Simper has been replaced on bass by Roger Glover and Ian Gillan is now the lead singer, replacing Rod Evans.
Lazy
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Lazy (2012 Remaster)
YouTube video by Deep Purple - Topic
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June 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 16
Halfway through the challenge and time for my second Deep Purple song. Nick Simper has been replaced on bass by Roger Glover and Ian Gillan is now the lead singer, replacing Rod Evans.
Lazy
youtu.be/FtK63l541mw?...
Day 16
Halfway through the challenge and time for my second Deep Purple song. Nick Simper has been replaced on bass by Roger Glover and Ian Gillan is now the lead singer, replacing Rod Evans.
Lazy
youtu.be/FtK63l541mw?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 15
Richard Thompson with a tune about a love triangle.
1952 Vincent Black Lightning
"Red hair and black leather
My favorite color scheme"
youtu.be/j0kJdrfzjAg?...
Day 15
Richard Thompson with a tune about a love triangle.
1952 Vincent Black Lightning
"Red hair and black leather
My favorite color scheme"
youtu.be/j0kJdrfzjAg?...
Richard Thompson - 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
YouTube video by Laurie Girling
youtu.be
June 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 15
Richard Thompson with a tune about a love triangle.
1952 Vincent Black Lightning
"Red hair and black leather
My favorite color scheme"
youtu.be/j0kJdrfzjAg?...
Day 15
Richard Thompson with a tune about a love triangle.
1952 Vincent Black Lightning
"Red hair and black leather
My favorite color scheme"
youtu.be/j0kJdrfzjAg?...
#ArtistFave15
Vienna Teng
Thank you @geodrew.bsky.social and @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for another fun month.
I'll end with Level Up from Aims.
"If you are afraid, give more
If you are alive, give more now
Everybody here has seams and scars
So what? Level up!"
youtu.be/U4n_8R5lKnw?...
Vienna Teng
Thank you @geodrew.bsky.social and @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for another fun month.
I'll end with Level Up from Aims.
"If you are afraid, give more
If you are alive, give more now
Everybody here has seams and scars
So what? Level up!"
youtu.be/U4n_8R5lKnw?...
Vienna Teng - Level Up (Official Music Video) feat. Tommy Guns Ly
YouTube video by Vienna Teng
youtu.be
June 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
#ArtistFave15
Vienna Teng
Thank you @geodrew.bsky.social and @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for another fun month.
I'll end with Level Up from Aims.
"If you are afraid, give more
If you are alive, give more now
Everybody here has seams and scars
So what? Level up!"
youtu.be/U4n_8R5lKnw?...
Vienna Teng
Thank you @geodrew.bsky.social and @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for another fun month.
I'll end with Level Up from Aims.
"If you are afraid, give more
If you are alive, give more now
Everybody here has seams and scars
So what? Level up!"
youtu.be/U4n_8R5lKnw?...
#ColorTheMusic
Day 14
Hockey night again so here's a deep track from Winnipeg's Guess Who. Personal note: this was the first rock band I ever saw in concert (1970). Also, Go Oilers!
Pink Wine Sparkles in the Glass
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Day 14
Hockey night again so here's a deep track from Winnipeg's Guess Who. Personal note: this was the first rock band I ever saw in concert (1970). Also, Go Oilers!
Pink Wine Sparkles in the Glass
youtu.be/uZ7dKQJkRig?...
The Guess Who - Pink Wine Sparkles In The Glass (Official Audio)
YouTube video by TheGuessWhoVEVO
youtu.be
June 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#ColorTheMusic
Day 14
Hockey night again so here's a deep track from Winnipeg's Guess Who. Personal note: this was the first rock band I ever saw in concert (1970). Also, Go Oilers!
Pink Wine Sparkles in the Glass
youtu.be/uZ7dKQJkRig?...
Day 14
Hockey night again so here's a deep track from Winnipeg's Guess Who. Personal note: this was the first rock band I ever saw in concert (1970). Also, Go Oilers!
Pink Wine Sparkles in the Glass
youtu.be/uZ7dKQJkRig?...
#ArtistFave15
Vienna Teng (unranked)
From Inland Territory, Stray Italian Greyhound is one of my favorites from a lyrical standpoint.
youtu.be/BBbVUPf6NOw?...
Vienna Teng (unranked)
From Inland Territory, Stray Italian Greyhound is one of my favorites from a lyrical standpoint.
youtu.be/BBbVUPf6NOw?...
Stray Italian Greyhound
YouTube video by Vienna Teng - Topic
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Vienna Teng (unranked)
From Inland Territory, Stray Italian Greyhound is one of my favorites from a lyrical standpoint.
youtu.be/BBbVUPf6NOw?...
Vienna Teng (unranked)
From Inland Territory, Stray Italian Greyhound is one of my favorites from a lyrical standpoint.
youtu.be/BBbVUPf6NOw?...
Not sure if you mean minor celebrity or minor interaction. If the latter, I once served a cup of water to Natalie Merchant at a beer pub I was working at.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
June 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Not sure if you mean minor celebrity or minor interaction. If the latter, I once served a cup of water to Natalie Merchant at a beer pub I was working at.
