Chezz55

Angel Of The Morning - PP Arnold

Definitely this. I've worn hearing aids for a few years now and they took a bit of time to get used to. Like others, I had a GP referral for a hearing test, and was supplied with NHS hearing aids - the difference for 'one-to-one' conversation was immediate and impressive, and they are fine in most everyday circumstances. ............................. BUT I find noisy environments a major problem, in some cases I feel even more isolated because the background noise (canned music, other nearby conversations, ambient noise) drowns out everything else and makes conversation impossible - lip-reading is not one of my skills so I might have made some serious conversational gaffes. Also the resulting 'in-ear-drone' is very tiring, so I turn the aids off or remove them completely.. I don't wear them when rehearsing or playing live as the sound levels can cause a 'ringing' feedback. Having said that, I wouldn't be without my hearing aids now - I notice the difference particularly if I remove them when watching television or listening to music at home. Chris

RIP Dave Crosby. I'll re-visit 'Suite Judy Blue Eyes' (the 'Woodstock' version) and some early tracks by The Byrds.

What A Bringdown - Cream

Everybody Wants To Rule The World – Tears For Fears

RIP Jeff Beck - thankyou for some great music.

A difficult one to call, but I think my favourite is .......................... And one of the best covers of Deep Purple's Highway Star is ..........................

Gimme Dat Banana - Black Gorilla

Jools Holland Hootananny! First time I have seen this annual TV 'national treasure' - also the last time I will watch it. Awful.

I remember Chicken Shack. RIP Songbird, fly high.

Ha Ha Said The Clown - Manfred Mann

Girl From Ipanema - Astrud Giberto

sorry wrong forum

I watched the program, and for me: 1) The drummer spoilt all the performances. He was far too busy and, to my ears, he was playing against and not with with the other musicians. 2)The drums were too high in the broadcast mix throughout the programme. 3) I could barely hear the Double Bass player during his set. 4) The sax player's set was the highlight.

+4 = 9

Killing Floor - Electric Flag

Blue Guitar - Justin Hayward & John Lodge

Tobacco Road - Nashville Teens

You Better You Bet - The Who

Walking The Dog - Rufus Thomas

Already Gone - Eagles

1 Taking time to tune their drums and adjust the hardware before starting a rehearsal/gig. 2 Having pride in and respect for their instrument. 3 Actively contributing to the choice of songs and arrangements.

The Heat Is On - Glenn Frey