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Simple Man — Lynyrd Skynyrd

Posted on 10/24/2026 by werock.tv

This one is dedicated to our veterans: the men and women who served, the families who stood beside them, and those still finding their footing after coming home. “Simple Man” carries a message that reaches beyond generations. Beneath that unmistakable guitar and heartfelt voice is a reminder...

I’m Afraid of Americans — David Bowie & Trent Reznor

Posted on 10/24/2026 by werock.tv

Some songs invite you to relax. This one makes you look over your shoulder. David Bowie’s “I’m Afraid of Americans” turns anxiety into a groove: grinding electronics, a relentless pulse, and a vocal that sounds caught between fascination and alarm. With Trent Reznor bringing his...

Queen — “Under Pressure” | A WeRockTV Remix

Posted on 10/24/2026 by werock.tv

One of the things we used to do at WeRockTV was create remixes that brought music, culture, and the events of the day into the same conversation. Here is another WeRockTV remix, featuring Queen’s “Under Pressure.” I hope you enjoy it. We were always big supporters of Ron Paul. That...

Rush Meets Occupy Wall Street — A WeRockTV Remix

Posted on 10/24/2026 by werock.tv

One of the things we used to do at WeRockTV was make remixes of songs, bringing music and the events of the day into the same conversation. Here is one featuring Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” and Occupy Wall Street. I hope you enjoy it. A remix can give a familiar song a different setting and invite...

The Spirit of Radio — Rush

Posted on 10/24/2026 by werock.tv

Some songs capture the feeling of turning on the radio and discovering exactly what you needed to hear. Rush’s “The Spirit of Radio” turns that experience into something electric. The opening guitar figure sparkles like a signal coming alive. Alex Lifeson’s guitar, Geddy Lee’s bass and...

Waiting on a Friend — The Rolling Stones

Posted on 10/24/2026 by werock.tv

There is something beautiful about a Rolling Stones song that slows everything down and makes room for friendship. “Waiting on a Friend” has that easy, welcoming groove that never seems to wear out. The guitar shimmers, the rhythm settles comfortably into place, and the saxophone gives the...

Surfin’ Bird – The Trashmen

Posted on 10/24/202610/24/2026 by werock.tv

Every musician remembers the first song. Mine came with a college band called the Hitchcocks at DKE, and the song was "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen. If you've never heard it, stop reading and press play. If you have, you already know why it makes sense as a first song. It is loud, simple, and a...

Everybody’s recovering from life in one way or another.

Posted on 10/24/2026 by werock.tv

Some of us are recovering from addiction. Others are recovering from grief, divorce, disappointment, anger, loneliness, or the exhausting habit of pretending everything is fine. Some are just recovering from trying to assemble furniture with instructions that apparently were written by a confused...

Down Under — Men at Work | The Quintessential ’80s Song

Posted on 10/24/2026 by werock.tv

If you asked me to pick the quintessential eighties song, I would have to put “Down Under” by Men at Work right at the top. Some songs remind you of a decade. This one practically walks into the room wearing the decade, carrying a flute, and asking whether anybody brought a Vegemite sandwich....

MY NAME IS BILL W. — ONE DAY AT A TIME

Posted on 10/24/2026 by werock.tv

Some movies entertain us. Others help us recognize something about ourselves. My Name Is Bill W., starring James Woods as Bill Wilson and James Garner as Dr. Bob Smith, tells the story behind the beginnings of Alcoholics Anonymous. But what draws me to this story is something deeply personal: the...