#119 on #The500Blog is "At Last!" the lush, orchestral debut from Etta James. Thanks for reading. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-...

Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Focused high on soaring ambitions Consumed in a single desire In the grip of a nameless possession A slave to a driving obsession A spirit with a vision is a dream With a Mission… Have a great Monday #RushFamily 🔴💛🔴☕️🔴

Hi folks the next challenge in our debut albums series is likely to be a busy one as we’re focussing on albums released between 1985-89. Voting commences on Friday 20th March, when I’ll be looking for your top 5 picks. In the meantime, please use hashtag #5DebutAlbums8589 to add recommendations.

I said I played this song So many times before That the melody keeps repeating Growing new ideas Flowing chords and notes Like a mountain river bleeding… Happy Birthday Rush debut album Released March 1, 1974 🎁🎊 Happy Lifeson Day #RushFamily 💗💿🍻

I have stoked the fire on the big steel wheels Steer the airship right across the stars I learned to fight, I learned to love, I learned to feel Oh I wish that I could live it all again… Happy Pratturday #RushFamily 🏍️🥁💗

Just between us I think it's time for us to recognize The differences we sometimes fear to show Just between us I think it's time for us to realize The spaces in between Leave room for you and I to grow… #ThankGedItsFriday #RushFamily ❣️🌊🔥

The Ting Tings We Started Nothing (2008) #5debutalbums0509 I only became acquainted with this duo in the last couple of years and I really enjoy their music.

Hellyeah Hellyeah (2007) #5debutalbums0509 HELLYEAH!

Pussycat Dolls PCD (2005) #5debutalbums0509 I've always liked these songs; it's a fun album.

Gnarls Barkley St. Elsewhere (2006) #5debutalbums0509 "Crazy" was a massive single, and the album is a fantastic journey from beginning to end.

Cage the Elephant Cage the Elephant (2008) #5debutalbums0509 Money don't grow on trees...

Look in... to the eye of the storm Look out... for the force without form Look around... at the sight and the sound Look in, look out, look around... Tough times demand tough talk Demand tough hearts, demand tough songs Demand... Happy Triumvirate Thursday #RushFamily 🔴💕

Halestorm Halestorm (2009) #5debutalbums0509 The debut from Lzzy Hale's band is another top contender for my top five.

Them Crooked Vultures Them Crooked Vultures (2009) #5debutalbums0509 Another supergroup, Josh Homme, John Paul Jones, and Dave Grohl.

Chickenfoot Chickenfoot (2009) #5debutalbums0509 Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Chad Smith, this a really fantastic album.

To live between a rock and a hard place In between time Cruising in prime time Soaking up the cathode rays To live between the wars in our time Living in real time Holding the good time Holding on to yesterdays… Happy Willowdale Wednesday #RushFamily 🧡🗜️

This week on #The500Blog, I welcome back Various Artists for his third guest post. He shares his insights, and personal connection, to album #120 "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo" by The Byrds. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

To stand within the Pleasure Dome Decreed by Kublai Khan To taste anew the fruits of life The last immortal man To find the sacred river Alph To walk the caves of ice Oh, I will dine on honeydew And drink the milk of Paradise Oh, paradise!… Happy Monday #RushFamily 👑👑👑💕

Fergie The Dutchess (2006) #5debutalbums0509 This album is Fergalicious, so delicious.

Taylor Swift Taylor Swift (2006) #5debutalbums0509 Country-pop from a teenage Taylor, and all the elements that would make her the biggest pop star this century seemed to be in place from the beginning.

Carrie Underwood Some Hearts (2005) #5debutalbums0509 I had forgotten I had this CD. I haven't listened to it much, but "Before He Cheats" is a top-notch woman-takes-revenge-on-the-man-who-done-her-wrong songs.

Lady Gaga The Fame (2008) #5debutalbums0509 A great pop album, and a top contender for my five.

If I could wave my magic wand I'd make everything all right I'm not one to believe in magic But I sometimes have a second sight I'm not one with a sense of proportion When my heart still changes overnight… Happy Lifeson Day #RushFamily 🐰💓

Serj Tankian Elect the Dead (2007) #5debutalbums0509 I'm a fan of both System Of A Down and Serj's solo albums. A strong discography all the way through.

Paramore All We Know Is Falling (2005) #5debutalbums0509

If the future's looking dark We're the ones who have to shine If there's no one in control We're the ones who draw the line Though we live in trying times We're the ones who have to try Though we know that time has wings We're the ones who have to fly... #ThankGedItsFriday #RushFamily ❤️‍🔥🔩

Sixx:A.M. The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack (2007) #5debutalbums0509 An album based on Nikki Sixx's autobiography, covering a year of heroin addiction, a near fatal overdose, and eventual sobriety. It's a great album, and to me, better than any of his albums with Mötley Crüe.

Florence and the Machine Lungs (2009) #5debutalbums0509 I only started listening to this band about two or three years ago, but they're fantastic, this debut album in particular.

Dolores O'Riordan Are You Listening? (2007) A bit of a late start to my #5debutalbums0509 listening, just having returned from vacation, but I wanted to start with Dolores O'Riordan's first solo album during her hiatus from The Cranberries. It was #2 in my #5albums07 and should make my five here.

"Different Strokes for Different Folks" - #121 is "Stand!" from Sly and The Family Stone. I focus on the power of "Everyday People" in a week where I tried to balance global unity and a Canadian tragedy. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

When we are young Wandering the face of the Earth Wondering what our dreams might be worth Learning that we're only immortal For a limited time Time is a gypsy caravan Steals away in the night To leave you stranded in Dreamland… Happy Triumvirate Thursday #RushFamily 🎲🧡

When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Each microcosmic planet A complete society A simple kind of mirror To reflect upon our own All the busy little creatures Chasing out their destinies… Happy Dirxst Day #RushFamily 🌊💛

Held off on this for a day because I couldn't compete with #BadBunny or the #SuperBowl. #122 on #The500Blog is "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

Hi folks, the next poll in our debut albums series will be debuts released between 2005-2009. Voting will commence on Friday 27th Feb, at which point I’ll need your top 5 picks in order of preference. In the meantime please use hashtag #5DebutAlbums0509 to recommend your favourites. See you then 👍

Heat of the moment Curse of the young Spit out your anger Don't swallow your tongue Stick it out Don't swallow the poison Spit it out Don't swallow your pride Stick it out Don't swallow your anger Spit it out Don't swallow the lies… Happy Pratturday #RushFamily 🔩💙

Hi folks, hope everyone is well and Happy Friday! One week earlier than normal, but it’s now time to place your votes for #5debutalbums50s60s Pick your top 5 debut albums released between 1950-1969 in order of preference, voting will close on Sunday at midday. I’m going with these 5 to kick us off…

Celebrate the moment As it turns into one more Another chance at victory Another chance to score The measure of the moment Is a difference of degrees Just One Little Victory A spirit breaking free One Little Victory The greatest act can be One Little Victory… #ThankGedItsFriday #RushFamily ☄️❣️

Yes Yes (1969) #5debutalbums50s60s

King Crimson In the Court of the Crimson King (1969) #5debutalbums50s60s

Dreams flow across the heartland Feeding on the fires Dreams transport desires Drive you when you're down Dreams transport the ones Who need to get out of town Out of town… …They live in... They dream in Middletown They dream in Middletown… Happy Triumvirate Thursday #RushFamily 🎶💓

Etta James At Last! (1960) #5debutalbums50s60s

The Allman Brothers Band The Allman Brothers Band (1969) #5debutalbums50s60s What a phenomenal debut this was.

Buffalo Springfield Buffalo Springfield (1966) #5debutalbums50s60s

Crosby, Stills & Nash Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969) #5debutalbums50s60s

Pink Floyd The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967) #5debutalbums50s60s

Joan Baez Joan Baez (1960) #5debutalbums50s60s I mentioned during the previous polls of 50s and 60s albums that it was my first time listening to Joan Baez's albums. I wasn't going to let this poll get by me without taking the opportunity to listen to this album again.

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (1962) #5debutalbums50s60s

The Beach Boys Surfin' Safari (1962) #5debutalbums50s60s

The Beatles Please Please Me (1963) #5debutalbums50s60s I've voted The Beatles #1 in so many of these polls... That won't be the case this time, but it may make my top five.

Big Brother & the Holding Company Big Brother & the Holding Company (1967) #5debutalbums50s60s