Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends.

We’re so glad you could attend.

Come inside. Come inside.

 

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[Mar-15-18] Added:

 

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[Dec-3-17] Added:

 

Steely Dan – Haitian Divorce

 

[Aug-28-17] Added:

 

Peter Gabriel – A Wonderful Day in a One-Way World

Guitar/Bass/Pro Keys by nsw1-6

Drums revised by nsw1-6

Added Keys

Revised Vocals

 

[Aug-21-17] Added:

 

Deep Purple – Never Before

Drums/Guitar by Oscarj08

Original Conversion by Sideshow

 

[Aug-16-17] Added:

 

The Eagles – New Kid In Town

Guitar/Drums by Oscarj08.

Original Vox by Spindoctor.

 

[Aug-12-17] Added:

 

Jon & Vangelis – The Friends of Mr. Cairo

[Jul-28-17] Added:

 

Strawbs – Round and Round

 

Strawbs (or The Strawbs) are an English rock band founded in 1964. Although the band started out as a bluegrass group they eventually moved on to other styles such as folk rock, progressive rock, and (briefly) glam rock.

 

After the break up of the Bursting line-up, Dave Cousins and Dave Lambert recruited a new band around them, bringing in Rod Coombes from Stealers’ Wheel and Chas Cronk from sessions work. John Hawken after leaving Renaissance had played with a number of bands including Spooky Tooth, Vinegar Joe, and Third World War.

 

Released in the UK in early 1974, shortly after its release in North America, “Hero and Heroine” was a blueprint for things to come – bleak, harsh lyrics reflecting Cousins current state of mind, increasingly electronic/progressive instrumentation and a concentration on the North American/Canadian market, where it sold hugely well, rather than the UK homeland.

 

They toured with Supertramp in their “Crime of the Century” tour, doing their own “Hero and Heroine” tour, which drew musical similarities and themes.

 

[Jul-22-17] Added:

 

Men At Work – It’s A Mistake

 

[Jul-16-17] Added:

 

Great Big Sea – When I’m Up (I Can’t Get Down)

 

[Jul-12-17] Added:

 

NRBQ – I Like That Girl

 

I was introduced to NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quintet (Quartet, Sir)) in 1998, only 32 years after they formed, in an episode of The Simpsons.

 

The group served as the unofficial “house band” for The Simpsons for the season 10-12 period in which NRBQ fan Mike Scully was head writer and executive producer.

 

NRBQ allowed several of their songs to be used on The Simpsons, including “Mayonnaise and Marmalade”, written specifically for the show. The band also appeared in animated form as well as on camera during the end credits to perform the show’s theme song during the episode ‘Take My Wife, Sleaze’.

 

I Like That Girl was featured in season 12, in an episode titled Insane Clown Poppy.

 

[Jul-5-17] Added:

 

Elvis Costello – Every Day I Write The Book

[Jun-25-17] Added:

 

Gentle Giant – I’m Turning Around

 

[Jun-23-17] Added:

 

Rainbow – Street Of Dreams

[Jun-19-17] Added:

 

Jimmy Buffett – Pencil Thin Moustache

[Jun-6-17] Added:

 

Mark Knopfler – Cannibals

 

Golden Heart is the debut solo studio album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on 26 March 1996. “Cannibals” is the second single from the album. It is very similar in sound and structure to the hit single “Walk of Life”, also written by Knopfler. The song was the concert opener for the Kill to Get Crimson Tour in 2008.

[May-28-17] Added:

 

Pointer Sisters – Jump (For My Love)

 

[May-27-17] Added:

 

Pointer Sisters – Neutron Dance

 

[May-11-17] Added:

 

Graced with one of his wife’s drawing of him, Spectral Mornings is the third release and the second post-Genesis album by British guitarist Steve Hackett.

 

The album is the first recording to feature Hackett’s first true touring band, consisting of his brother John Hackett on flute, guitar and bass pedals, long-time collaborator keyboardist Nick Magnus, bassist/vocalist Dik Cadbury, drummer John Shearer and vocalist Peter Hicks.

 

The dynamic and catchy ‘Every Day’ opens up the album in a very colorful way: with its lyrics presenting a pessimistic portrait of drug addiction with a deceitfully joyful mood, this track shows how one can address a serious issue with an inventive sense of fun in a rock context. The finale’s long guitar solo is one of the most captivating ones ever written by Hackett; it would be fair to point out that the rhythm section’s fortitude helps to provide an extra dose of energetic vibe to the closing section.

 

Steve Hackett – Every Day

Drums/Bass/Guitar by nsw1-6

 

 

[Dec-28-16] Added:

 

Sweet – Fox on the Run

 

The Eagles

 

Already Gone

Guitar & Drums by Oscarj08

Vox, OD & drum fills by Spindoctor

 

Lyin’ Eyes

Drums by Oscarj08

Guitar by Ivanmq1

Vox, OD & drum fills by Spindoctor

 

One of These Nights

GHWT Convert

H2 fixed

 

Take It To The Limit

Guitar & Drums by Oscarj08

OD & drum fills by Spindoctor

 

Take It Easy

Guitar, Bass & Drums by Dahnlee

Vox, OD & drum fills by Spindoctor

 

Victim of Love

Guitar & Drums by Oscarj08

Vox, OD & drum fills by Spindoctor

 

Desperado

 

Tequila Sunrise

 

[sep-8-16] Added

 

Genesis – Me and Sarah Jane

 

[Aug-26-16] Added

 

Social Media 101

 

Elvis Costello – Oliver’s Army

 

The Monkees – Pleasant Valley Sunday

Guitar/Bass Charts by Kemiroch – Pro Keys courtesy Spindoctor

 

Joe Jackson – Sunday Papers

 

[Aug-7-16] Added

 

Elton John – All The Girls Love Alice

 

Elton John – Roy Rogers

 

Elton John – Social Disease

 

[July-26-16] Added

 

Elton John – Harmony

 

[July-19-16] Added

 

Honeymoon Suite – Burning In Love

Guitar chart contributed by Spindoctor, author unknown

 

[May-4-16] Added

 

It is my pleasure to be able to include this review, by the inimitable samjjones. Thanks, Sam.

 

 

This week, the great Dash Riprock brings us four singles from 3 of mainstream music’s most popular acts. There is something for everybody here, and all four songs are a blast to play as full-band.

 

Billy Joel – Tell Her About It (1983)

 

Billy Joel’s “An Innocent Man” is one of the most underrated concept albums in music history. The album featured 10 original songs which served as “homages” to various eras of popular music. This week, Dash Riprock delivers the most popular single off of this album, “Tell Her About It”, which hit #1 in the U.S. The highlight of this track is the vocal lead part, which features Billy’s voice in his prime and lots of good slides. Guitar is very chordy and basic, but interplays well with the bass and keys. Drums are also lots of fun to play.

 

Sting – All This Time (1991)

 

Dash also produces the first of an “unofficial” Sting two-pack with “All This Time”. The lead single from “The Soul Cages”, this song hit #5 in the U.S. and #1 in Canada. This song has a great melody, nice little bass line and keys parts. The guitar is the strummiest of strum fests, and drums are very straightforward, but a good test for non-expert players. The vocals are pretty easy as far as Sting songs go, and it’s fun to sing.

 

Sting – Fortress Around Your Heart (1985)

 

Sting’s “Fortress Around Your Heart” was the third single off of his first solo album, “Dream of the Blue Turtles”. Dash brings us this song in all of it’s haunting glory, including Branford Marsalis sax charted to keys. If you like playing high hats, you’re in for a treat, and the bass part is simple and driving. The highlight of this song for me is the vocals…IMO, this song has the best chorus in any solo Sting song, and you’re going to be tempted to jump right into the high harmony part when singing. It’s a ton of fun to sing.

 

[Apr-30-16] Added

 

Stevie Nicks – If Anyone Falls

 

[Apr-25-16] Added

 

The Alan Parsons Project – Days Are Numbers (The Traveller)

 

[Mar-31-16] Added

 

Gerry Rafferty – Right Down The Line

A collaboration with samjjones & MusicGeekXYZ

 

Foreigner – Head Games

A collaboration with samjjones & MusicGeekXYZ

 

[Mar-20-16] Added

 

Steve Miller Band – Abracadabra

A collaboration with samjjones & MusicGeekXYZ

 

[Mar-10-16] Added

 

Paul Young – Everytime You Go Away

A collaboration with the Godfather of Customs, Don Farottone.

 

[Feb-23-16] Added

 

Quarterflash – Harden My Heart

Bass/Vocals charts by Gep w/ a Dash of Riprock

 

The Cars – Let’s Go

A collaboration with Spindoctor6969, Dahnlee, and MusicGeekXYZ

 

[Feb-18-16] Added

 

Mike Rutherford – Moonshine

 

[Feb-14-16] Added

 

Rush – Madrigal

 

[Feb-11-16] Added

 

Pink Floyd – Eclipse

Drums charted by Oscarj08/Sideshow

 

[Feb-6-16] Added

 

Boston – Amanda

Original Drum/Guitar charts by Unknown (If you think you did these, please let me know)

Obtained from spindoctor6969

 

 

 

[Dec-29-15] Added

 

Nik Kershaw – Wouldn’t It Be Good

 

[Dec-19-15] Added

 

The Jeff Healey Band – Angel Eyes

 

[Dec-7-15] Added

 

Yes – A Venture

 

[Dec-1-15] Added

 

Yes – Long Distance Runaround / The Fish (Shindleria Praematurus)

 

Genesis – Mad Man Moon

Original charts by narutostarwars123456

 

[Nov-17-15] Added

 

Peter Gabriel – Moribund the Burgermeister

 

[Nov-12-15] Added

 

Huey Lewis and the News – Stuck With You

A collaboration with RyanHYK

 

[Nov-6-15] Updated from WiP

 

Blue Rodeo – Bad Timing

 

Added Guitar chart

Added proper Pro Keys/Keys charts

Updated SongID

 

[Oct-30-15] Added

 

Huey Lewis and the News – If This Is It

Charted by RyanHYK except Pro Keys/Keys/UnFade

 

Huey Lewis and the News became big in 1983 with the release of Sports, and now we bring you the fourth single off their 7x platinum album. Guitarists should be in for a real treat with quite a few solos throughout, though it’s singers that’ll get the biggest kick out of this with Huey’s signature pipes and those smooth doo-wop back-ups.

 

[Oct-28-15] Added

 

Headpins – Don’t It Make Ya Feel

 

[Oct-20-15] Added

 

KISS – Beth | Music Video

Piano on Pro Keys | Strings on Keys/Guitar

 

[Oct-10-15] Updated

 

Asia – Heat Of The Moment | Music Video

Drums by Sideshow. GH Convert by spindoctor6969. Tempo Map and Chart Revision by Farottone.

 

[Oct-18-15] Update

 

With apologies…

 

There was an desyncing issue with the last update that has since been resolved. If you grabbed this custom between Oct 10 and 18, you need to update.

 

[Oct-10-15] Update

Fixes to Guitar, Pro Keys/Keys and Vocals, as well as a new tempo map.

 

[sep-21-15] Upgraded:

The Beatles – We Can Work It Out

Drums by Oscarj08 / Guitar/Bass by Matsthemaster10 / Vox/Conversion by Sideshow / CAT by Beard216

Added Keys, Revised Vox

 

The Beatles – Martha My Dear

Drums/Guitar/Bass/Keys by Erniewan / Conversion by Sideshow / CAT by Beard216

Added Vox, Revised Pro Keys, adding reductions and left hand animations

 

[sep-17-15] Update – Audio boosted and fade-out removed.

[sep-14-15] Added:

 

John Farnham – You’re The Voice | Music Video

 

[Aug-12-15] Added:

 

Peter Gabriel – Solsbury Hill | Music Video

Keys/Pro Keys by FujiSkunk

 

Van Halen – Right Now | Music Video

Drums/Map by CrazyCanuck

 

[Jul-30-15] Added:

 

John Waite – Missing You | Music Video

 

[Jun-17-15] Added:

 

Alannah Myles – Black Velvet | Music Video

 

[Jun-13-15] Added:

 

The Tubes – She’s A Beauty | Music Video

 

[Jun-6-15] Added:

 

Phil Collins – Inside Out | Music Video

 

[Jun-4-15] Added:

 

Phil Collins – Don’t Lose My Number | Music Video

 

[May-30-15] Added:

 

John Michael Montgomery – Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident) | Music Video

 

The Hooters – And We Danced | Music Video

 

[May-25-15] Added:

 

Van Halen – Dreams | Music Video

Guitar by clintilona

 

Van Halen – Finish What Ya Started | Music Video

Drums/Map by CrazyCanuck

 

Van Halen – Love Walks In | Music Video

Guitar by clintilona

 

Van Halen – Why Can’t This Be Love? | Music Video

Drums/Map by CrazyCanuck

 

[May-25-15] Updated:

 

Van Halen – When It’s Love | Music Video

Guitar by clintilona

 

[May-23-15] Added:

 

Dan Hartman – I Can Dream About You | Music Video

 

[May-21-15] Added:

 

U.K. – Rendezvous 6:02 | Music Video

 

U.K. – In The Dead Of Night

 

[May-13-15] Added:

 

Hall & Oates – Rich Girl | Music Video

 

[May-9-15] Added:

 

The Bullwinkle Show | Video

Expert only Pro Keys

 

[May-7-15] Added:

 

The Beatles – She’s A Woman | Music Video

Karaoke Stems by TrojanNemo

 

[May-6-15] Added:

 

Genesis – Afterglow | Music Video

 

[May-4-15] Added:

 

Sting – Englishman In New York | Music Video

There is no discernible guitar in this song so I put Sax on Axe.

 

[Apr-30-15] Added:

 

 

Fastball – The Way | Music Video

 

The Wallflowers – One Headlight | Music Video

 

Sixpence None The Richer – Kiss Me | Music Video

 

[Apr-29-15] Added:

 

10cc – The Things We Do For Love | Music Video

Keys/Pro Keys by FujiSkunk

 

[Mar-9-15] Added:

 

Phantom Planet – California | Chart Preview Video

Guitar, Bass, & Keys by BobQuentok, Tempo Map & Drums by clumsy_plumsy, Vox & Pro Keys by Me

 

 

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