"How old would ya be, if ya didn't know how old you was?" - Satchel Paige. My purpose in creating this blog, Meridiana, is to identify and capture an essence of those people, places and things that have contributed and, in some cases, continue to contribute meaning, texture and enrichment to the lives of those of us who grew up in Meridian, Mississippi during the ‘50s 'n' ‘60s. And, maybe i'll add a few surprises, too.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Playing for Change Music
This 1964 Sam Cooke song, A Change Is Gonna Come has been covered by more than 40 notable singers/bands. Here, give a listen to Grandpa Elliot and Clarence Bekker. I think you're in for a treat.
Mystery Train, written by Sam Phillips and Junior Parker in 1953, has also been covered by more than 30 well-known singers, most notably Elvis Presley in 1955. Listen here to Washboard Chazz and Robert Luti do it their way.
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