My oldest son, Austin, turned 11 today. I took him out of school early, bought him some sushi for lunch, we spent some time at the bookstore, watched together as his younger brother and sister played music in a talent show (which, as you might imagine from an elementary school, was a little short of actual talent). My first baby is going on teenager, has grown up a lot. We have conversations; he’s a bright, bright kid, with a winning smile.

So, as I’m working on my 1000 Things projects for CBS, he listens in and tell me he likes these songs.

The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine Man
Elton John – Rocket Man

A great day on the pitch today for both my boys. My 10-year poked in a loose ball for a goal and picked up assists on two others as his crew whooped the competition, 8-0. (He dropped in 2 beautiful corners, as well, but they couldn’t convert).

My 8-year old had three goals, including a PK. His guys whipped the other guys 12-2 (and Coach Daddy was going light up front in the second half, too.)

Young Man’s Blues…for the other guys, that is!

Elton John – Young Man’s Blues

Recorded at the Buddha Barn, Monday night, June 25, 2007

• Elton John – Midnight Creeper (Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player, MCA, 1972)
• Van Morrison – If You Only Knew (A Sense of Wonder, Mercury, 1984)
• War – Home Dream (Love Is All Around, ABC, 1976)
• Sea Level – That’s Your Secret (Sea Level, Capricorn, 1977)
• Memphis Slim – For A Day (Real Folk Blues, Chess, 1966)
• Sons of the Pioneers – Cowboy’s Dream (Cool Water, RCA, 1959)
• NRBQ – She Got The House (God Bless US All, Rounder, 1987)
• Stephen Stills – Stateline Blues (Illegal Stills, Columbia, 1976)
• Bob Seger – Jesse James (Smokin’ O.P.S, Capital, 1972)
• Rolling Stones – Tumbling Dice (Exile on Main Street, Rolling Stones, 1972)
• Charlie Pride – Kiss An Angel Good Morning (Charlie Pride Sings Heart Songs, RCA, 1971)
• Dave Mason – Every Woman (It’s Like You Never Left, Columbia, 1973)

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