Rock n Roll Music - Goodbye Godfather

I LOVE ROCK N ROLL ... DON'T YOU?

Since early today, Rock n Roll music has been trending... right after the announcement of the sad demise of Chuck Berry, a founding legend of Rock n Roll Music... 

Chuck Berry IS rock and roll!
It's sad day for rock and roll, but his music will live on forever.
Hail, hail rock and roll!!!!! pic.twitter.com/ANCkKaglQW

— AC/DC (@acdc) March 19, 2017

He's called the godfather of Rock n Roll... and made a legendary contribution to Rock n Roll back in the 50s... making even Beethoven roll over.... Roll Over Beethoven.

Chuck Berry was rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived.

— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017

Did you see Chuck Berry do the Duck Walk out there. Or did you spot a Ding-A-Ling.

I'd featured that song on my Facebook page wishing him on his birthday. I also featured him on a blogpost right here on the day with a wish to my niece who shares the same birthday... Sweet Little Sixteen.

I am so sad to hear of Chuck Berry's passing. I want to thank him for all the inspirational music he gave to us. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/9zQbH5bo9V

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017

He lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our dreams of being musicians and performers. 2/3 #ChuckBerry

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017

His lyrics shone above others & threw a strange light on the American dream. Chuck you were amazing&your music is engraved inside us forever

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017

To Chuck Berry, health was the most important thing in life... that's possibly what got him to the age of 90 With No Particular Place to Go,

Some thirty years ago on his 60th birthday, he got together with another legend in her own right, Etta James to do what he did best.... Rock n Roll Music.

That's what they probably singing up there together... 

RIP
 CHUCK BERRY

Good Feeling.... At Last

Aw... Sometimes I get a good feeling... 

I get a feeling that I never never never had before...

Heard those lyrics before... Sure you have if you love Flo Rida...

But that line comes from a 1962 hit for Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me...

Five songs on this post to remember this versatile singer with a powerful voice... who left us for her heavenly home, five years ago today... Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.

Highly acclaimed, the celebrated producer Jerry Wexler once called her "the greatest of all modern blues singers". Check this out... It's A Man's Man's World.  

Soul, blues, jazz, pop—put it in front of her, and she could sing it- even Rock n Roll Music.

Was lucky to find that live performance with Chuck Berry to celebrate Chuck's 60th birthday. He's 90 now...

"My mother always told me, even if a song has been done a thousand times, you can still bring something of your own to it. I'd like to think I did that." - Etta James

And the last song for this post is a true tribute to this great singer. Has been performed by Beyonce as a tribute to the legend Etta James.

You're Sixteen, You're Beautiful...and You're Sweet

Those of you who know my family, know that I am one of six siblings - four girls and two boys. The next generation also has four girls but many more boys. And today is the 4 x 4 birthday of the eldest of my 4 nieces.

So today, as a special dedication to Bianca, here are 'Sixteen' Songs that I can think of.  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET SIXTEEN 

A brother to sister dedication - I'm sure you received your own one today. And you probably will get many boys saying this line..."You're Sixteen, You're Beautiful and You're Mine.."

So enjoy your cake and the Sixteen Candles on it.

And be "Sweet Little Sixteen" all through the year.

Singing "Sweet Little Sixteen" is Chuck Berry who is 89 today. You know anyone else with a birthday?

An Indian actress with international films...and she has the same surname as your mum's maiden name.


Yes, Bianca... Have a wonderful day... And may you be blessed today and always...HAPPY BIRTHDAY...