Ted Tocks Covers

Sam Stone

Originally posted on April 7, 2025

Sending this out to Nathaniel on his 26th birthday. I miss listening to you play this song. I love you Buddy!

“Little pitchers have big ears,
Don’t stop to count the years”

#johnprine #johnnycash #AlKooper #BobGibson #kelseywaldon #johnpaulwhite #lauriecantrell #nathanielrateliff

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Sam Stone – The Great Society Conflict Veteran’s Blues. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #JohnPrine

Once the idealism of the ‘60s ended in a cataclysmic implosion after Altamont a generation was looking for a different perspective on the Vietnam war. ‘Give Peace a Chance’ was a nice sentiment but…

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Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) – Remembering Harry Belafonte with what to many is his signature song. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #HarryBelafonte

In one word, ‘Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)’ can be described as fascinating. It comes down to its history, and its close connection to the socio-political climate in its place of origin. Most impor…

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"Abilene" is a song written by #BobGibson, Lester Brown and #JohnDLoudermilk, and recorded by American #countryMusic artist #GeorgeHamiltonIV. The song reached number one on the U.S. country music #chart for four weeks, and peaked at number 15 on the pop music charts. George Hamilton IV performed "Abilene" in the 1963 movie #HootenannyHoot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3RF3nbreBE
George Hamilton IV - Abilene

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Bob Gibson born this day in 1935.

"(Hank Aaron told me) 'Don't dig in against Bob Gibson, he'll knock you down. He'd knock down his own grandmother if she dared to challenge him. Don't stare at him, don't smile at him, don't talk to him. He doesn't like it. If you happen to hit a home run, don't run too slow, don't run too fast. If you happen to want to celebrate, get in the tunnel first. And if he hits you, don't charge the mound, because he's a Gold Glove boxer.' I'm like, 'Damn, what about my 17-game hitting streak?' That was the night it ended."
~ Dusty Baker on Bob Gibson

#BobGibson

Remembering baseball great #BobGibson on his birth anniversary.
"Abilene" is a song written by #BobGibson, Lester Brown and #JohnDLoudermilk, and recorded by American #countryMusic artist #GeorgeHamiltonIV. The song reached number one on the U.S. country music #chart for four weeks, and peaked at number 15 on the pop music charts. George Hamilton IV performed "Abilene" in the 1963 movie #HootenannyHoot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R_VoM2Cs2I
Abilene George Hamilton IV with Lyrics

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Day O (Banana Boat Song

Originally posted on April 25, 2024

Remembering #HarryBelafonte through his signature song.

“Work all night on a drink of rum
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Stack banana 'til de mornin' come
Daylight come and me wan' go home”

#HarryBelafonte #EdricConnor #LouiseBennett #sarahvaughan #shirleybassey #BobGibson #thetarriers #garyusbonds #jimmyrodgers #thekinks #raffi #Shaggy #thewiggles #Donovan #beetlejuice

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Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) – Remembering Harry Belafonte with what to many is his signature song. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #HarryBelafonte

In one word, ‘Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)’ can be described as fascinating. It comes down to its history, and its close connection to the socio-political climate in its place of origin. Most impor…

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Ted Tocks Covers - Year 8 - Day 27

Sam Stone

Remembering John Prine!

“Sam Stone's welcome home
Didn't last too long.
He went to work when he'd spent his last dime
And Sammy took to stealing
When he got that empty feeling
For a hundred dollar habit without overtime.”

#johnprine #BobGibson #AlKooper #johnnycash #lauracantrell #nathanielrateliff #kelseywaldon #johnpaulwhite

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Sam Stone – The Great Society Conflict Veteran’s Blues. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #JohnPrine

Once the idealism of the ‘60s ended in a cataclysmic implosion after Altamont a generation was looking for a different perspective on the Vietnam war. ‘Give Peace a Chance’ was a nice sentiment but…

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Another shot from the mural by “The London Police” on the corner of the Prinsengracht & the Tuinstraat. Created as a 'protest' of the continuous graffity tags of the blind wall. The mural offers a combination of classic Dutch architecture and urban art. “TLP” Consists of Chaz Barrisson and Bob Gibson, and has been active since 1998. 👮‍♂️👮‍♂️

#Amsterdam #art #architecture #urbanart #grafitti #streetart #streetview #thelondonpolice #mokum #dejordaan #tlp #mural #prinsengracht #tuinstraat #artiseverywhere #chazbarrisson #bobgibson #streetsofamsterdam #xxx #mokum

“I owe the public just one thing—a good performance.”

- #BobGibson