They take me back as well. The Paladins were the first CD I ever bought. I had never heard of them, but I gave them a shot and was very happy that I did. They are even better live.
Those guys have had a long career. I vaguely remember them playing a show here back in the 80s. That was a lot longer ago than I like to admit to myself.
http://youtu.be/JcoqfuKcR3o
(not here)
It is crazy how quickly time seems to have passed........
I try not to think about it
That is because you cannot go wrong with Hawkins. I have been listening to a lot of Hawkins, Brubek, and Mulligan as of late. They are all great music for someone looking to relax and enjoy.
[video=youtube;zMmqYwYcd5Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMmqYwYcd5Q[/video]
Matthew Sweet, The Ugly Truth Rock
[video]http://www.artistdirect.com/video/matthew-sweet-ugly-truth-rock/40921[/video]
Good choice. I recently went though and listened to my Matthew Sweet collection. Good times and memories.