As Father Time marches on, suppose we all hear its
calling us - And just wanted to post a Quickie' about three unique individuals
recent demise...
Obviously Y'all have heard the news about
legendary "Rocker" Extraordinaire David Bowie's unexpected death
which shocked me upon hearing the tragic news whilst in Arizona recently. As I
enjoyed Grizzled Journo' Joe Saward's different take upon Thy legendous'
Showman, whom not only transcended music ant the Arts, but also apparently
motor racing.
And in a totally different vain, Monsieur Saward
noted that the late James Garner, who plays Pete Aron in the fabulous movie Grand Prix -
Sidekick Scott Stoddard, played by Brian Bedford has made his final
curtain call at age 80.
As I penned my
thoughts upon watching that epic film most appropriately on a long ago
Christmas weekend.
Along with
scribblin' about 'Ol Jimmy Rockford's (James Garner) penchant for A-L-L
things Chevrolet, including briefly
owning a Corvette race team in the 1960's which competed at Le Mans...
Then as I was wrapping up this riveting Post,
news broke about another legendous' Rocker having passed away, as Glenn Frey,
one of The Eagles founding members perished at the relatively young age of 67.
As like many, The Eagles hold a significant
spot in my heart 'O music, as its hard to believe that one of the best rock
albums of All-time, nee Hotel California was released 40yrs ago; CRIKEYS!
Although I tend to remember Frey from his
Miami Vice days, having recorded the Hit songs Smuggler's Blues and You Belong
to the City for his good Pal Don Johnson during The Eagles 14yr hiatus.
While who can forget that epic Eagles Hit
Life in The Fast Lane, appropriately with Glenn Frey's mean lead vocals. And
like his Good Buddy Don Henley croons in Hotel California,
Last thing I remember
I was running for the door
I had to find the passage back to the place I was before
Relax said the night man
We are programed to receive
You can check out any time you like
But you can never leave
I had to find the passage back to the place I was before
Relax said the night man
We are programed to receive
You can check out any time you like
But you can never leave
VIDEO: Hotel California
Hotel California
Song lyrics
by Don Felder, Don Henley and Glenn Frey
Album release: December, 1976