Bartók: Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta

Pierre Boulez conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. This is just one part of a piece that usually lasts about thirty minutes, and, if you like this excerpt, is well worth seeking out.

Booker T. & the MG's - Hang 'em High

Recorded in 1991, so original drummer Al Jackson, Jr. is replaced by Anton Fig. (The role has also been filled by Jim Keltner, and I assume others.) This song is a great example of 1) how to play the Hammond organ, and 2) how to arrange a song for a four-piece band. Both those tasks were performed in this case by Mr. Booker T. Jones.

Joni Mitchell - For the Roses

On your mark red ribbon runner
The caressing rev of motors
Finely tuned like fancy women in thirties evening gowns

Jefferson Airplane - Spare Chaynge

Jefferson Airplane drummer Spencer Dryden died on this date in 2005. Here's an example of what he could do as an improvisor, from the album After Bathing at Baxter's.

Neil Young - My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)

For the third day in a row we'll note the anniversary date of January 8. This post combines elements of the previous two.

The Sex Pistols - New York

Forgot to mark the thirtieth anniversary of this signature event in rock music history. On
January 8, 1978, the Sex Pistols, in their first and only American tour, played a venue in San Antonio named Randy's Rodeo. Here's a clip.

Elvis Presley - Teddy Bear

In his prime.