Memorial Day Remembrances: Percy Sledge, B.B. King, and Billy Joel!!!

To many passive music listeners, Percy Sledge [Hall of Fame] is a one-hit wonder. But Percy had a career that produced several hits and he is a member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 2006. Here is his most famous song, “When a Man Loves a Woman” that includes some very strange footage!:

David Letterman’s long running show comes to an end tonight. Dave has had so many great musical artists over the years and with the passing of B.B. King, I ran across this great rendition of “Hummingbird” when both were in their prime:

And for Memorial Day in particular, Billy Joel’s “Goodnight Saigon” from his “Nylon Curtain” album, is one of the Greatest Songs Ever Written. [GSER} It is also one of the Greatest Videos. Having Vietnam Vets sing on this song as a unit makes me cry every time I watch it.: