Bluesfest Playlist

To celebrate Bluesfest's second artist announcement today and the slew of golden oldies now heading up the bill, we put together a playlist of some of our top favourite rock, punk and folk hits, as delivered by the 2012 line-up themselves. Don't be a snob of the new age and get back to the roots where it all began with these all-time classics, as the golden oldies teach the kids what really is the meaning of cool music.

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ROGER DALTREY OF THE WHO

The Who are one of those seminal sixties Brit rock bands that churned out some of music's most iconic ballads and sold over 100 million records while they were at it. They also happened to have some of the coolest musician names ever: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon. Not only that by they are largely credited for being one of the first bands to dabble in the on-stage destruction of musical equipment, long before Craig Nicholls was doing it. In 2012, Bluesfest brings you the band's lead singer, Roger Daltrey, to perform The Who's most iconic studio album: Tommy. This is one veteram rocker (and one awesome album) worth a watch — so good they deserve three mentions on our Bluesfest playlist!

Bluesfest Playlist track # 1: 'Pinball Wizard' (The Who)

Bluesfest Playlist track # 2: 'Overture' (The Who)

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EARTH WIND AND FIRE

Formed on the cusp of the sixties and seventies, this triptastic American soul and R&B band are the undoubted Kings of Disco. Their flare pants, pschedelic videos and on-stage vibrance all speaks for itself. Their tunes are bound to make your feet move.

Bluesfest Playist track # 3: 'September' (Earth, Wind and Fire) ...check out this totally trippy clip!

Bluesfest Playlist track # 4: 'Boogie Wonderland' (Earth Wind and Fire)...so much energy!

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CROSBY STILLS AND NASH

One of the world's first ever supergroups, Crosby Stills and Nash (CSN) are the folk rock trio who have played Woodstock and the Altamont Speedway Free Fest, alongside The Rolling Stones, Santana and Jefferson Airplane. Joni Mitchell was the opening act at CSN's debut concert and the second time they ever hit the stage, it was for the famed Woodstock festival of 1969. At the time they told the crowd: "This is the first time we've played in front of people. We're scared shitless." Then they opened with 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes'. Check out those moustaches! 

Bluesfest Playlist track # 5: 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes' (Crosby Stills Nash)

Bluesfest Playlist track # 6: 'Marrakesh Express' (Crosby Stills Nash)

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THE SPECIALS

This new wave punk band formed in Coventry, England in 1977 and are known for unique fusion of ska, punk rock, rocksteady and reggae. Their mod style is almost as iconic as their sound, but both are just as special.

Bluesfest Playlist track # 7: 'Ghost Town' (The Specials)

Bluesfest Playlist track # 8: 'Gangsters' (The Specials)

 

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DONOVAN

Last but certainly not least, this Scottish folk singer took the British folk scene by storm in the mid sixties. Known for his unique blend of psychedlia, jazz, pop and folk, his nostalgic melodies make perfect listening as you while away lazy summer days.

Bluesfest Playlist track # 9: 'Epistle to Dippy' (Donovan)

Bluesfest Playlist track # 10: 'Sunshine Superman' (Donovan)

Come along to Byron Bay's Bluefest in 2012 to experience the real deal. Check out the full line-up for more impressive acts.

http://thefestivalist.com/festivals/byron-bay-bluesfest