“Under the Influence”. Could a documentary concerning one of the 20th and 21st Century’s most iconic music icons have been named anything else? And the title of this piece, "Irene, Goodnight Irene" will become clear when you watch the documentary.
Time well spent with Blues legends Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and conversational mixes with music legend Tom Waits ………. only one man fits the description: Keith Richards.
Just go here on Netflix to get your fix. https://www.netflix.com/title/80066798
Probably the most ‘lived in’ face any of us will ever see, this always smiling and ever amusing co-conspirator of the legendary Rolling Stones takes those of us who really appreciate the roots of Rock ’n Roll that has buoyed us through well over half a century of pure magic along a rollicking, insightful, and inspiring trip through the front door of modern music as we know it. Thank you Keith.
And that is almost all there is to say on this week’s blog, except, that wherever this man has roamed and played his particular brand of music, he has defined in so many ways the title of this blog - Spirit of Place.
Once again - thank you Keith.
Here is another Rock 'n Roll star - the KNYSNA WOODPECKER (Campethera notata) - who has been gracing us with his presence for most of the week, along with the GREATER DOUBLE-COLLARED SUNBIRD (Cinnyris afer), whose time spent on our water feeder has become a daily ritual of appreciation.
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