Tag Archives: REO Speedwagon

“Time For One More Song, People”

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Ray V.

As I awoke this morning, one of the first thoughts of the new day was that I forgot to add this song to the “Storm preparedness” list yesterday. Why I woke up thinking about the blog? I do not know. … Continue reading →

Posted in REO Speedwagon, Uncategorized | Tagged hurricane irma, music of the 1970's, preparing for the hurricane, REO Speedwagon, Ridin The Storm Out | 2 Comments

This I Remember

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Ray V.

It was 1974 and I was “babysitting” at a nearby neighbor’s and I remember seeing REO Speedwagon, pre Kevin Cronin, play this song on late night TV…Was it Midnight Special or Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert? The late, Gary Richrath with … Continue reading →

Posted in old memories, REO Speedwagon | Tagged baby sitting, Gary Richrath, great guitar players, REO Speedwagon | Leave a comment

List #2: Live Recordings

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Ray V.

The second installment of my favorite music. “Just one man’s opinion, but a good man’s at that”. (Any “Mounties” remember who said that?) Tonight I was was supposed to be practicing three new songs for an event we are playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Music for anytime, Music Is Fuel, Music Lists | Tagged AKUS, BOC, HBO Vinyl, Humble Pie, Jethro Tull, Jimmy Buffet, John Denver, Kiss, Mt. St. Mary's College, Peter Frampton, Poco, REO Speedwagon, Rush, Sister HAzel, Steve Forbert, The Good Rats, The Outlaws, The rolling stones, Top live albums, Triumph | 2 Comments

But We All Get A Little Bit Crazy

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Ray V.

This is a fun post. One one our daughters is dealing with some adversity. Nothing unusual or earth shattering, but a first time for her. Sometimes, life sucks. She turns to daddy on a regular basis. I comply… I advise… … Continue reading →

Posted in Keep Pushin' | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Elissa Visotski, Keep Pushin On, Kevin Cronin, Ray Visotski, REO Speedwagon, Stay positive | 3 Comments

She said, “Can I….”

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Ray V.

Well, not so much these days. Thinking of my family and friends up North (and remembering why I decided to move South) Big snow events (or hurricanes) always remind me of “Ridin’ The Storm Out” by REO Speedwagon. A catchy … Continue reading →

Posted in REO Speedwagon | Tagged 157 Riverside Ave., Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Northeast Snowstorm, Ray Visotski, REO Speedwagon, Snow storm, WInter storm Juno, You Get What You Play For | 1 Comment

Sharing

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Ray V.

It was a late night getting in. It was an early morning getting up. Today will be a very long day, as will Thursday. As the line in the song, 157 Riverside Avenue goes…”not enough time and too many things … Continue reading →

Posted in Sharing, Uncategorized | Tagged 157 Riverside Ave., Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Mme Scherzo, picture of boy and a lamb, Ray Visotski, REO Speedwagon, SC Cremation & Burial Society | Leave a comment

Tough Guys

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Ray V.

As our daughter Elissa, aka Jelly used to say, “It’s the same, but different” Two songs, with the same name, both having interesting openings… I am told that I have tickets to see REO when they come to Augusta in … Continue reading →

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Ridin The Storm Out

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Ray V.

Just talked to my cousin in CLifton, NJ…just a few miles from NYC and the coast. They are hunkered in and getting ready for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. Not much they can do at this point other than ride … Continue reading →