VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!!

Sorry I'm a little behind on the blogging, after all I am on Vacation so I am allowed my slight delays. I thought I'd make this a music review by reviewing ZZ Top. A hugely popular band in America, but one of those bands that never found their way to India. They were mildly successful in the early 70's. This band was re-known for its one of a kind look - white long beards, kind of like Dumbledore! They too like Lynyrd have a very predominant southern feel to their music, and most of their music is considered to be a part of the Blues-Rock, Boogie-Rock genre.

I would only recommend their Greatest Hits album, for I myself have not heard their entire discography. Still they've got a couple of catchy songs and some good slow songs too, a nice little album to listen to on those long waits in traffic jams. Some of their best songs are "Sharp Dressed Man", "Rough Boy", "Pearl Necklace", "Gimme All Your Lovin'". But their all time greatest song has to be "VIVA LAS VEGAS". This was the only song I heard in Las Vegas on my i-pod. The music video of this song is very well made, showing the 3 band members on a slot machine during the intro and then the King of Pop "Elvis" takes over. Its a catchy number, and arguably the best musical rendition of the the awesome city that is Las Vegas. There is just way too much to do in Las Vegas, and surely one lifetime isn't enough to complete everything in Vegas. It's not just about the Gambling and the Casino's; there's amusement parks (New York,New York and Stratosphere); roman architecture at The Venetian, The Bellagio and absolute debauchery in most of the night clubs and casinos on Las Vegas Blvd. Every guy has to experience Vegas once in his life, it's the greatest entertainment hub in this world. I was lucky enough to be there (albeit with my parents), still like the old saying goes, "What Happens In Vegas, Stays in Vegas". To everybody out there, if you are ever too stressed with life,work, your marriage or relationships and want to cool off, listen to ZZ Top's song - "Viva Las Vegas" and pack your bags. You won't ever regret it, LAS VEGAS will be the GREATEST VACATION OF YOUR LIFE.

PS: In keeping with the nature of this blog, definitely download the Greatest Hits of ZZ Top, and listen to it. Not a great band or something, but definitely worthy of being on your i-pod. Follow @SwamiG13