James Last live at BBC Studios, London, 1976 | Crazy Orchestra

German-born contemporary composer James Last passed away on June 9, 2015. [BBC obit] Reaching international fame and success with his original and orchestral re-mix medleys of popular songs, he sold some 200 million albums worldwide in his lifetime.

This BBC studio performance was recorded on October 15, 1976.

Regardless of whether one thinks he was ahead of his time anticipating the mash-up or simply the "King of Elevator Music" it's undeniable he was a talented composer surrounded by equally-talented musicians. If you love watching musicians do their thing, this is a must-see.

Choir! Choir! Choir! cover "Ahead By A Century" by The Tragically Hip | Good Rawkin'

Crazy Orchestra | Som Sabadell

Respect | Happy Birthday to the Man in Black

Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932, and passed away on September 12, 2003. I had a weird night when Johnny Cash died. I'll tell you about it somewhere else.

This is the first time Johnny Cash played "Man in Black", on February 17, 1971. He needed cue card to help him remember the lyrics.

Crazy band | Ramones full concert "It's Alive (The Rainbow) Dec 31, 1977

Crazy Musician | Matt Andersen "Ain't No Sunshine"

For all my Lunenburg NS buddies out there... Matt Andersen at the Pearl Theatre on October 16, 2009, eh bah?