I had resolved to write and produce more interesting shows on bassbeatENT.com’s “Every Now & Then”. Classic Covers ~ Now ~ backed by originals ~Then ~ Good Music Genres as well the occasional soapbox moments from me, such as the time we waste logging into shit. As often as you wish to listen to this […]
Some of my friends asked me to repost a message I had planned to use and then removed. Thanks to my listeners, all five of you, for hanging in there with me. My RSC friends, my family up North especially Derek, Kathleen, Bert and Sheri. Y’all here in the DMV and The Millers of Berlin, […]
Welcome to bassbeatent.com, home of ‘Every Now & Then,’ featuring classics, covers, and then some. Today, we’re talking about a popular song released in 1966, which has been covered by many. Known for its complex lyrics, subject to interpretation, tapping into human emotions and experiences, denoting a sense of despair. The song was part of […]
Welcome to bassbeatent.com, home of ‘Every Now & Then’ from classics to covers and then some. There are some who believe today’s song existed long before 1961. It was traced back to the early 1900s and found registered in the American copyright office by Charles Tindley, a Philadelphia pastor, whose song became a favorite of […]
Paul McCartney’s life away from The Beatles comprised of forming his own band Wings. In the Spring of 1974, they released a song which, it turns out, is one of their most recognized although it had to be recreated from memory. Upon landing in Nigeria, the band was robbed of their demos at knifepoint prior […]
Welcome to bassbeatent.com, home of ‘Every Now & Then’. Today we hear from Don Barnes, the talented musician who, together with Donnie Van Zant, co-founded 38 Special. Donnie was surrounded by musical brothers; Ronnie, whose memory lives on, and Johnny, both vital members of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Barnes talks about coming up with the name 38 […]
Welcome to bassbeatent.com, home of Every Now & Then where classics become cover songs or the other way around. Upon the suggestion of a Philadelphia DJ, this performer bought an album by an artist now known the world over. It was a debut record, whose sales were relatively light, to say the least. The consumer […]
An aficionado may not be surprised by the first set of songs on ‘Every Now & Then’. Until I got into radio, circa 1975, I thought this classic was the original. It sets up for a great trivia question. Written by a member of a band which was doing okay and sounded much different before […]
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bassbeat-ent-every-now-then/id1674436897?i=1000664051658 An aficionado may not be surprised by the first song on ‘Every Now & Then’. Until I got into radio, circa 1975, I thought this classic was the original. It sets up for a great trivia question. Written by a member of a band which was doing okay and sounded much different before their […]
https://tinyurl.com/every-now-and-then-podcast Welcome to the world of ‘bassbeatent~Every Now & Then’! Our podcast seeks to provide you with the best of both worlds featuring covers and the originals. Here on bassbeatent.com, we feature the cover only. Let’s jump into the realm of classic songs, rejuvenated by the remarkable talent of contemporary artists. Today—a fresh and innovative […]
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2139371 Don’t you love it when things fall perfectly into place? Happens “Every Now and Then”. Hey, it’s Gary. So, what’s the deal with Paul McCartney, Steve Miller, and Eminem? It’s simple – great music and awesome songwriting skills, obviously. On our last episode, we chatted about Steve Miller and how a random guest he’d […]
Find the Podcast>>https://tinyurl.com/bassbeat-ent-e19 I ultimately enjoy finding new music which leads us back to yesteryear in some fashion. Happens ‘Every Now & Then‘; We uncover a successful artist who flips a song I am not familiar with, maybe you are. This one has to do with Country music artist Morgan Wallen who celebrated the one-year […]
..link to e18>> https://bit.ly/Every-Now-and-Then-E18 ..and here is the blog featuring videos… About a year ago, ‘bassbeats Every Now & Then’ was launched. In our first episode, we played a different version of the song ‘Hurt’ by Nine Inch Nails, rearranged by Johnny Cash. Some people thought the man in black sang it first. We also […]
Welcome to episode 17 of ‘bassbeats Every Now & Then’. Find the podcast with a click https://tinyurl.com/bassbeatsENT17 Today we’re sharing some classic songs with a twist—covers that might be new to you, especially if you like the show ‘True Detective’. We’ll also play a song from an artist my dad really enjoyed as well as […]
Welcome to our first blog/podcast of the year, and 16th overall. This is ‘Every Now & Then’. Before we hear and see covers of classic songs, let’s start with some brand-new music from the past week. I came across these first two bands a few summers back, while listening to songs on YouTube and now […]
“2023 left me with a positive feeling. ‘Every Now & Then’ reached nearly 6 million views and 1,000 downloads. I want to thank my team, social media, and the helpful websites with valuable information. Most importantly, thank you for being part of this journey.“ Gary LaFrance~bassbeat.net~Chief Entertainment Officer http://bit.ly/ENTepisode15 It’s great to be back on […]
Welcome to the latest episode of ‘bassbeats’ Every Now & Then’ ~ Jennifer, Roxy, and I came together with producers Derek and Kathleen during a long weekend to brainstorm ideas and share music for multiple episodes. We were successful, and we only hope you agree. (podcast by clicking below) Before jumping into e14 ~ To […]
Before we jump in. This post was written before the events of October 25th. I want you to know my hometown, Lewiston, Maine, also referred to as LA or the Twin Cities brings back memories of rivalries between the high schools right across the river from each other. Bates Mill where my father worked alongside […]
Welcome to episode 12 of ‘bassbeats Every Now & Then. Sampling is the technique of reusing music or sound. Sometimes you need permission from the original composer, unless it’s just a few seconds. A TikTok video; ‘Lil’ Boo Thang’ went viral and got Paul Russell a record deal. It inspired thousands of fan creations. Sampling […]
Welcome to the “Every Now & Then” blog by bassbeatbaby. In Episode 11, we have a suggestion from a New England town which brings us back to the sixties. We’ll be doing time with an interesting story about Sublime, along with an exciting surprise from a band whose last album came out 18 years ago. […]
Welcome to Bassbeats’ Every Now & Then, featuring covers of classic songs. Before we begin (big) THANKS for listening to Logan and me as we talked about Fall Out Boy singing Billy Joel. More than 250 downloads for Episode 9; nearly a half-million impressions???????? Today, we’ll be listening to artists who left this world too […]
Welcome to bassbeats’ Every Now & Then, a collection of classic covers. Today, we explore the question of who wrote the lyrics and composed the music for these well-known songs. Unsurprisingly, on the first of these, it turns out that it’s the same person who writes everything (seems that way). Don’t miss out! We also […]
Welcome to bassbeats ‘Every Now & Then – classic covers of well known songs. Breaking my own rule today. I usually feature a classic song and match it up to a rearrangement or cover if you will. Although I found one or two versions of these songs, I’m not doing it. Today’s first segment is […]
Imagine, if you will, a Finnish Country Band pulls millions of views playing a bluegrass version of a well-known rock/metal song. As the summer of 2014 rolled around so did Steve ‘n’ Seagulls. From the album “Razor’s Edge” the unmistakeable sound of AC/DC. Just so happens a near death experience propelled the genius behind the […]
Welcome to bassbeats’ Every Now & Then, featuring classic covers of well-known songs. Today is no exception. We’ll hear a couple of unique rock voices no longer with us in body, however, very much are in spirit. The concept for this first tune came to the composers’ mind in Seattle during a 40-minute drive home. […]
First up, a song performed by Krokus as well as Butthole Surfers in the eighties. Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) in the nineties and today by Lenny Kravitz, who played his version live joined by the original members of the band who sang it first. The lyrics were misinterpreted as an anti-war political statement. In 1970 […]
Today, some really cool covers by bands who don’t normally sing these types of songs. One started as a joke and turned into a favor for fans. None of these lyrics are very funny or uplifting. Cheating, guilt, illness, depression, loneliness and aggravation rule the day. Woohoo! The lyrics and hooks are classic to me: “In […]
A song inspired by a bank teller, another by an album cover, and a third came from a sound sleep and turned out to be one of rocks’ greatest hooks. Rumor has it Dolly Parton wrote Jolene as a result of an employee’s infatuation with her husband. Although the story told sounds pretty serious, the […]