Early Song Saturday: Allen Lanier Tribute

This blog was originally published on Blogster August 15, 2013.

How's it going my hybrid Blogsterians? My youngest aunt said hours ago, that 1 of Blue Oyster Cult's band members died. Originally, we thought it was the vocalist. Then, I went onto Wikipedia. It said that former guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist, Allen Lanier died from COPD. That really sucks. 

Wanna know something really odd? Earlier this week, I was thinking about listening to some Blue Oyster Cult.

Buck Dharma was just a musical guest on That Metal Show last month, talking about them being on tour. He also mentioned, that Blue Oyster Cult is mostly known for their song, "Don't Fear The Reaper." That is very true. "Don't Fear The Reaper" has been covered a number of times over the last 10-20 years. 

Too bad not too many people know about Blue Oyster Cult's other songs. We can all blame traditional radio stations for only playing CERTAIN songs from certain singers and bands. 

The radio stations, that RARELY play Danzig, only play his song, "Mother," when he released MORE than a few albums. Well, Danzig is another topic for another time, but you get my point. 

Since I don't know what will happen to me after my doctor's appointment, here is a double dose of Blue Oyster Cult 2 days in advance for Song Saturday.

1) Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear The Reaper" Agents Of Fortune (1976)

2) Blue Oyster Cult "I'm Burning For You" Fire Of Unknown Origin (1981)

RIP ALLEN LANIER!