Careron's #5

Down to New Orleans we go, well let's think about heading down there.  It might be a little rainy down there right now. This next artist is an  African American pop/R&B singer. He was actually a quite successful boxer before he started his music career. Released as a single in 1966...

Cameron's number 5 song is...
Lee Dorsey ~ Workin' in a Coal Mine

"Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down
Workin' in a coal mine, whoop, about to slip down
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down
Workin' in a coal mine, whoops, about to slip down
Five o'clock in the mornin', I'm all ready up and gone
Lord I am so tired, how long can this go on?
That I'm workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down
Workin' in a coal mine, whoops, about to slip down
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down
Workin' in a coal mine, whoops, about to slip down
'Cause I make all the money, hauling coal by the ton
But when Saturday goes around I'm too tired for havin' fun (Too tired for having…)
I' just workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down
Workin' in a coal mine, whoop, about to slip down
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down
Workin' in a coal mine, whoops, about to slip down"

Cameron's #6

Califorina here we come (again)! This is where we will find this singer/songwriter.  He has released four solo albums and is a member of the bands The Traditional Fools, Epsilons, Party Fowl, Sic Alps, The Perverts.  Off of his 2010 album Melted...

Cameron's number 6 song is...
Ty Segall ~ Sad Fuzz

 

"Sitting with you, sinking in the shade
Eating while we're sleeping, yeah i'm loosing sleep
You said: "why do you feel so fine?", I said it's lovely
yes it's lovely, yes it's lovely outside.

Please don't be sad my baby no
Please don't be sad my baby no
Please don't be sad you know you're mine
Oh yeah your'e mine"


Cameron's #7

We had another record setting day here at the TTMB, 73 views in one day!  Welcome to all you newcomers, ckeck out the first post it truely find out what this blog is about, and enjoy the music!   

Now let's head to Lincon Park, Michigan, This is where we will find our mext artist.  These guys promising beginning which earned them a cover appearance on Rolling Stone magazine in 1969 even before their debut album was released! Off of Their 1970 ablbum  Back In The U.S.A.. ...

 

Cameron's number 7 song is...

MC5 ~ The American Ruse

 

 

"They told you in school about freedom
But when you try to be free they never let ya
They said "it's easy , nothing to it"
And now the army's out to get ya

Sixty nine America in terminal stasis
The air's so thick it's like drowning in molasses
I'm sick and tired of paying these dues
And i'm finally getting hip to the American ruse"

Cameron's #8

Let's head to Memphis, Tennessee! There is not much to say about this next band, other than the fact that they were a one hit wonder.  Yes this next song is that one hit.  The spoken intro for this song dates to the 1947 novelty recording "Cigareetes, Whuskey and Wild, Wild Women" by Red Ingle and His Natural Seven.  Off of their 1965 album with the some name...

Cameron's number 8 song is...

The Hombres ~ Let it out (Let it All Hang Out) 

"No parkin' by the sewer sign

Hot dog, my razors broke

Water drippin' up the spout

But I dont care, let it all hang out

Hangin' from a pine tree by my knees

Sun is shinin' through the shade

Nobody knows what its all about

It's too much, man, let it all hang out"

Cameron's #9

Let's head back to England shall we, it seems to be where all the good rock bands are from.  They were known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced front-man.  I am sure that you have heard a song by these guys but you might not have known it.  This song was released as a single in 1965...

Cameron's number 9 song is...

The Animals ~ It's My Life 

"Hear what I say, I'm gonna ride that serpent

No more time spent sweatin' rent

Hear my command, I'm breakin' loose, 'cause I ain't no use

Holdin' me down, girl stick around

And baby, remember

It's my life and I'll do what I want

It's my mind and I'll think like I want

Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime

But some day I'll treat you real fine

I'll treat you so fine, dear, you're so real"

Cameron's #10

It's that time again, time for yet another top ten! This one is from my co-worker Cameron. That being said, let head to Minnesota, Duluth to be exact.  This is where we will find our next artist, who has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for over five decades.  A singer/ songwriter who's unique voice will give them away.  Off of his 1965 album Highway 61 Revisited...

Cameron's number 10 song is...

Bob Dylan ~ Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues 

   

"When you're lost in the rain in Juarez

And it's Eastertime too

And your gravity fails

And negativity don't pull you through

Don't put on any airs

When you're down on Rue Morgue Avenue

They got some hungry women there 

And they really make a mess outa you."

Sorry for the Interruption (20) but...

Sorry for the Interruption but the TTMB would like to bring you some artist you should know.  This time I decided to pick some of my favorite  lesser known Rock/ Alternative bands.  

This first artist is an American singer/songwriter,  this trck is by far his most well know song, yet not to many people have heard it.   

Mike Doughtry ~ Looking at the World From the Bottom of a Well (2005)

   
This second track is by a Canadian post grunge band.  (Can anyone tell me what post grunge means?) 

Thornley ~ So Far So Good (2004)

This third track is by an American alternative band, I'll be honest this song is probably in my top twenty.

Sponge ~ Plowed (1994)

 

  
Look for a new top ten starting on Sunday!  

Joe's #1

This will be the TTMB's 25th number one song! Let us recap Joe's list thus far,

10. Phillip Phillips ~ Home

9. Phil Collins ~ In The Air Tonight

8. Dave Matthews Band ~ Two Step (Live at Central Park)

7. Damien Rice ~ Volcano

6. Seven Mary Three ~ Lucky

5. Ben Harper and The Blind boys of Alabama ~ I Shall Not Walk Alone

4. Metallica S&M ~ No Leaf Clover

3. The Verve Pipe ~ Freshman

2. Pink Floyd ~ Wish You Were Here


Let's travel back to one of my favorite cities, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  This is where we will find this alternative rock artist.  This next song was by far their biggest hit.  Off of their 1997 album Whatever and Ever Amen...

(drum roll please)

Joe's number one song is ...  
Ben Fold's Five  ~ Brick

"Up the stairs to the apartment

She is balled up on the couch

Her mom and dad went down to Charlotte

They're not home to find us out

And we drive

Now that I have found someone

I'm feeling more alone

Than I ever have before

She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly

Off the coast and I'm headed nowhere

She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly"

There you have it, our 25th number one song!  Be on the look out for something new coming on Friday! 

Joe's #2

Let's head to England, where we will find this legendary rock band.  They have been around since 1965, and have produced numerous memorable hits. et they are only making their second appearance in a top ten! This is the title track off of their 1975 album...

Joe's number 2 song is...
Pink Floyd ~ Wish You Were Here

"So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell,
blue skies from pain.
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts? 
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here.
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
Running over the same old ground. 
What have we found? The same old fears.
Wish you were here"

Joe's #3

We are heading from sunny California to East Lansing, Michigan? Why yer we are because this is where we will find this post-grunge band.  While they are well known in their home state of Michigan, I wold put these guys in the one hit wonder category.  This dark and depressing song is off of their 1996 album Villains...

Joe's number 3 song is...

The Verve Pipe ~ Freshman 

  

"Can't be held responsible
She was touchin' her face
I won't be held responsible
She fell in love in the first place
For the life of me
I can not remember
What made us think that we were wise and we'd never compromise
For the life of me
I can not believe we'd ever die
For these sins
We were merely freshmen"