I rarely get out to the movies these days. Last night though, what a doozy.
This is the best film about a tire that kills people with its mind that has ever been made.
Day 30 - Your favorite song at this time last year.
I'd say these guys. See them live if you can, they are spectacular. Really want this band to follow up with a strong second record.
And with this the April 2011 project is done. Thanks for tuning in people. Time to mow my lawn and yell at people to get off of it!
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Susie Wore her Dresses Tight
Day 29 - A song from your childhood.
What is more perfect than the first 45 you ever bought?
What is more perfect than the first 45 you ever bought?
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday Morning Wind
Grand slams usually bring out the best in a poet's performance and last night's WB slam was no exception. Seven poets brought their A game to the stage of Kafe Kerouac. Four of them would get on the National Poetry Slam team.
After three rounds that were were fast paced thanks to emcee Joanna Schroeder, Izetta Nicole, Scott Woods and Vernell Bristow finished 2-4 with J.G. the Jugganaut winning the slam outright.
It's a fine mix of veteran an rookie slammers that will represent Writers' Block and head to Boston in August.
I like this team and though they did the best in the slam I think Louise Robinson got robbed in judging in the second round, which knocked her out of the third. Such is the nature of slam though.
We arrived late, the room was already full and open mic had a waiting list. But the poets practically did haikus so many got to read, including me. I did a new one called "If You Can't Say it in Three Minutes, Don't Say it at All" and dedicated to the poets competing in the Grand Slam. It was very well received. Before I got back to my seat a woman asked me for a copy of the poem, I gave her the pages then and there. Rock star moment that, like I was throwing my drumsticks into the audience. That felt good.
IWPS is next, I'm getting ready.
Day 28 - A song that makes you feel guilty.
I forgot where we were when we came across the sheet music. But I found the music to what I guess she considered 'our song.'
Looking it over, I saw it had a few easy chords, more than three though, and that I could muddle my way through it. She wanted me to play it at our wedding, but I never practiced it much and it fell through the cracks like so many things did in our time together.
Doubt I would have had the confidence to play it in front of family and friends regardless, which is probably another excuse in a seven year series of excuses from the two of us. Maybe my playing would have melted the hideously over priced claddagh ice sculpture she wanted and got. Maybe I would have smashed it with my guitar.
After three rounds that were were fast paced thanks to emcee Joanna Schroeder, Izetta Nicole, Scott Woods and Vernell Bristow finished 2-4 with J.G. the Jugganaut winning the slam outright.
It's a fine mix of veteran an rookie slammers that will represent Writers' Block and head to Boston in August.
I like this team and though they did the best in the slam I think Louise Robinson got robbed in judging in the second round, which knocked her out of the third. Such is the nature of slam though.
We arrived late, the room was already full and open mic had a waiting list. But the poets practically did haikus so many got to read, including me. I did a new one called "If You Can't Say it in Three Minutes, Don't Say it at All" and dedicated to the poets competing in the Grand Slam. It was very well received. Before I got back to my seat a woman asked me for a copy of the poem, I gave her the pages then and there. Rock star moment that, like I was throwing my drumsticks into the audience. That felt good.
IWPS is next, I'm getting ready.
Day 28 - A song that makes you feel guilty.
I forgot where we were when we came across the sheet music. But I found the music to what I guess she considered 'our song.'
Looking it over, I saw it had a few easy chords, more than three though, and that I could muddle my way through it. She wanted me to play it at our wedding, but I never practiced it much and it fell through the cracks like so many things did in our time together.
Doubt I would have had the confidence to play it in front of family and friends regardless, which is probably another excuse in a seven year series of excuses from the two of us. Maybe my playing would have melted the hideously over priced claddagh ice sculpture she wanted and got. Maybe I would have smashed it with my guitar.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
You Know Where I can be Found
Day 27 - A song that you wish you could play.
Sure, I'd like to play guitar like Hendrix, or Knopfler. Bang the drums the way Moon did. Blow the sax like Parker.
No one wants to play bass.
If I had my druthers I'd sit at a keyboard, play Larry Knectel's classy intro to Bridge Over Troubled Water, bang it the way Elton could.
Ultimately, I'd do an arrangement of this song on the piano.
Chick magnet.
Sure, I'd like to play guitar like Hendrix, or Knopfler. Bang the drums the way Moon did. Blow the sax like Parker.
No one wants to play bass.
If I had my druthers I'd sit at a keyboard, play Larry Knectel's classy intro to Bridge Over Troubled Water, bang it the way Elton could.
Ultimately, I'd do an arrangement of this song on the piano.
Chick magnet.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
I play guitar, A, D, E
Writing has been going slow, but steady. Not even close to 30 poems this month, but that's ok. Received some good feedback and editing advice from a fellow poet about a troubling piece. I've been frustrated with my own poetry recently and it's spread to hating on others work, which is not right. Got some feelings sorted out. It's good to be able to send something to someone, unsolicited, and to get some unconditional quality advice instead of having it ignored and unacknowledged.
Day 26 - A song you can play on an instrument.
Define play.
I know some guitar chords, but not necessarily how to put them together coherently. It was a big deal for me to get up on stage and Do the Chet a couple of weeks back. That was a first.
Again though, three chords and the truth, sometimes that's necessary. Which is what this Buddy Holly song is about. I can muddle through it. Here's the original.
Day 26 - A song you can play on an instrument.
Define play.
I know some guitar chords, but not necessarily how to put them together coherently. It was a big deal for me to get up on stage and Do the Chet a couple of weeks back. That was a first.
Again though, three chords and the truth, sometimes that's necessary. Which is what this Buddy Holly song is about. I can muddle through it. Here's the original.
Monday, April 25, 2011
You can have your feet on me, even though I’m scared of feet
Day 25 - A song that makes you laugh.
A lot of interpretations here. When I was a kid I had a bunch of Dickie Goodman records. Funny stuff, when you're nine. Using the same criteria, The Streak was comedy gold.
Then more of the dark cynicism of life crossed my path, and the comedy got bleak. In my record collection there are a lot of comedy albums - Steve Martin, Python, Firesign Theater, Bill Cosby - but not a lot of comedy songs.
I've written about Annika Norlin before. She's Säkert! when she's her native Swedish and Hello Saferide in English. She's quirky, adorable and makes your brain laugh and ache - often at the same time. This song came on the in the car yesterday. My Scottish Wife and I laughed, and there you go.
I'll listen to this one, you can Do The Chet. I'll wait.
A lot of interpretations here. When I was a kid I had a bunch of Dickie Goodman records. Funny stuff, when you're nine. Using the same criteria, The Streak was comedy gold.
Then more of the dark cynicism of life crossed my path, and the comedy got bleak. In my record collection there are a lot of comedy albums - Steve Martin, Python, Firesign Theater, Bill Cosby - but not a lot of comedy songs.
I've written about Annika Norlin before. She's Säkert! when she's her native Swedish and Hello Saferide in English. She's quirky, adorable and makes your brain laugh and ache - often at the same time. This song came on the in the car yesterday. My Scottish Wife and I laughed, and there you go.
I'll listen to this one, you can Do The Chet. I'll wait.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Over the Voyeur
Day 24 - A song you want played at your funeral.
One song only?
Dude, I have a playlist.
Think I'm going to give up control over the music at my own funeral?
You are nuts.
Chances are, by the time I go in for the big sleep, there will be one of those slideshows put together too.
So let the photos play on the Hi-Def screens the fancy funeral homes have these days. They will have a CD, or a thumb drive of 23 songs that can be played on repeat, but not shuffle as the order of songs is specific. Yes, I've worked it out.
Note to Scottish Wife, it's in the document file, easily found.
One may be able to guess many of the songs on the list. You may be right about many of them, but there are some curveballs. Songs to keep you on your toes while celebrating my demise.
One song only?
Dude, I have a playlist.
Think I'm going to give up control over the music at my own funeral?
You are nuts.
Chances are, by the time I go in for the big sleep, there will be one of those slideshows put together too.
So let the photos play on the Hi-Def screens the fancy funeral homes have these days. They will have a CD, or a thumb drive of 23 songs that can be played on repeat, but not shuffle as the order of songs is specific. Yes, I've worked it out.
Note to Scottish Wife, it's in the document file, easily found.
One may be able to guess many of the songs on the list. You may be right about many of them, but there are some curveballs. Songs to keep you on your toes while celebrating my demise.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Sports and Weddings
First up I am reading at the Columbus Arts Festival again this year. The reading is set for Saturday, June 4th at 2:20. You can see the whole Word is Art schedule here.
Thrilled that I'm not going first. Good mix of poets this year, the familiar and unfamiliar.
An early post for Saturday because I will be busy in the morning watching Everton play Manchester United.
Just watched the Sabres blow a three goal lead only to win in overtime against Philadelphia. Game six is in Buffalo on Sunday. I do not know if this Buffalo team can win a game seven on the road.
Also on Sunday is the Old Firm match. This one has some unfortunate drama as Celtic Manager Neil Lennon was targeted with a nail bomb. Luckily it was intercepted but it's yet another ugly incident for the rivalry to stomach.
Enough about sports.
Day 23 - A song you want played at your wedding.
My answer to that is which one?
At wedding one, there was no music. Maybe that's why it was a joyless marriage.
Wedding two had music, nice music. Some unexpected music. Alice Cooper and Annie's Song were played. It also had a hideous, excessive ice sculpture. More on this on day (checks sheet) 28.
Wedding three also had music. Nice music. Some unexpected music. The DJ called us to the dance floor, which was the lawn of the B&B. It was also something neither of us really wanted to do. We did not have a 'song'
But we gamely got out there and the song started, and we were confused because the song had nothing to do with us. It was also, really really long. Or it seemed that way.
We muddled through it.
I'm going to embed the original of the song, because I like it better than the cover. This is not a slam on the DJ either. He's awesome.
Thrilled that I'm not going first. Good mix of poets this year, the familiar and unfamiliar.
An early post for Saturday because I will be busy in the morning watching Everton play Manchester United.
Just watched the Sabres blow a three goal lead only to win in overtime against Philadelphia. Game six is in Buffalo on Sunday. I do not know if this Buffalo team can win a game seven on the road.
Also on Sunday is the Old Firm match. This one has some unfortunate drama as Celtic Manager Neil Lennon was targeted with a nail bomb. Luckily it was intercepted but it's yet another ugly incident for the rivalry to stomach.
Enough about sports.
Day 23 - A song you want played at your wedding.
My answer to that is which one?
At wedding one, there was no music. Maybe that's why it was a joyless marriage.
Wedding two had music, nice music. Some unexpected music. Alice Cooper and Annie's Song were played. It also had a hideous, excessive ice sculpture. More on this on day (checks sheet) 28.
Wedding three also had music. Nice music. Some unexpected music. The DJ called us to the dance floor, which was the lawn of the B&B. It was also something neither of us really wanted to do. We did not have a 'song'
But we gamely got out there and the song started, and we were confused because the song had nothing to do with us. It was also, really really long. Or it seemed that way.
We muddled through it.
I'm going to embed the original of the song, because I like it better than the cover. This is not a slam on the DJ either. He's awesome.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Hey You!
Day 21 - A song you listen to when you're happy.
I've been listening to Radio 10 out of the Netherlands a bit these days. A great station that plays songs from the 60's and 70's. It plays hits but throws a lot of curve balls on. One of the following guy's other hits came on and happiness ensued.
This can also fit nicely into Day Nine.
Jackie was the shit. A lot of energy. Elvis and Michael Jackson learned a lot from him. He spent his last years in a coma and was taken from us way too soon. I own this album on vinyl. Not the single, but the whole album.
Integrated dancing too, radical for 1965. Kudos!
I've been listening to Radio 10 out of the Netherlands a bit these days. A great station that plays songs from the 60's and 70's. It plays hits but throws a lot of curve balls on. One of the following guy's other hits came on and happiness ensued.
This can also fit nicely into Day Nine.
Jackie was the shit. A lot of energy. Elvis and Michael Jackson learned a lot from him. He spent his last years in a coma and was taken from us way too soon. I own this album on vinyl. Not the single, but the whole album.
Integrated dancing too, radical for 1965. Kudos!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Anger can be power if you know that you can use it
Trying to keep productive during this mini vacation. When the weather cooperated, some yard work was done. May have finally fixed the wiring in the turntable so both channels work right. My next quest is for some retro bookshelf speakers, to go with my retro Onkyo receiver, but I may have a lead on some old school Marantz.
That image just says quad to me.
Also got some writing done. My Scottish Wife was kind enough to let me go to Writing Wrongs last night. I do not get there much to read but I had a good time with writers known and unknown. The Chet was there, hope he does his poem tonight.
Happy Earth Day.
Day 20 - A song you listen to when you're angry.
When I'm angry I generally like the music loud and fast. Punk can work. The Clash are a better fit. I discovered them a bit late, at college between the time Sandinista and Combat Rock were released. I swear the record company sent a mystery 45 before the album was released, that did not identify the artist, but the song was Should I Stay or Should I go. I did get to see them live, at Rich Stadium, opening for The Who.
They were good, but too far away. I do not think their music and presence were stadium material, we'll never know if they could have realized that potential.
This song was a good one I used to play in the bar when I was pissed off, usually at my ex. I can't embed it, but you can hear it here. It's a great song. Play this song from the only band that matters really loud!
That image just says quad to me.
Also got some writing done. My Scottish Wife was kind enough to let me go to Writing Wrongs last night. I do not get there much to read but I had a good time with writers known and unknown. The Chet was there, hope he does his poem tonight.
Happy Earth Day.
Day 20 - A song you listen to when you're angry.
When I'm angry I generally like the music loud and fast. Punk can work. The Clash are a better fit. I discovered them a bit late, at college between the time Sandinista and Combat Rock were released. I swear the record company sent a mystery 45 before the album was released, that did not identify the artist, but the song was Should I Stay or Should I go. I did get to see them live, at Rich Stadium, opening for The Who.
They were good, but too far away. I do not think their music and presence were stadium material, we'll never know if they could have realized that potential.
This song was a good one I used to play in the bar when I was pissed off, usually at my ex. I can't embed it, but you can hear it here. It's a great song. Play this song from the only band that matters really loud!
Monday, April 18, 2011
You Better Look Out for Love
Day 19 - A Song from your favorite album
I said no repeats so Rubber Soul is out.
Next up, something a bit more recent. A record that got my ears back. It was recommended by someone who is no longer speaking to me. Got my copy from the library, it had not hit big yet so there was little wait for it.
Thirty seconds into the first song I knew I was going to love this band.
"Then we tried to name our babies,
but we forgot all the names that,
the names we used to know."
And the music was bombastic, anthems pouring out of grief. Damn near every song is from the heart. Creme brulees of sadness. So damn beautiful.
And this song. Jesus God I love this song - with its easy sing along chorus right up to the B. Bumble and the Stingers showing up at the end. It's not perfect, but it fit me at the time, and still hits me. Hard.
Arcade Fire - Wake Up, from the Funeral album.
I said no repeats so Rubber Soul is out.
Next up, something a bit more recent. A record that got my ears back. It was recommended by someone who is no longer speaking to me. Got my copy from the library, it had not hit big yet so there was little wait for it.
Thirty seconds into the first song I knew I was going to love this band.
"Then we tried to name our babies,
but we forgot all the names that,
the names we used to know."
And the music was bombastic, anthems pouring out of grief. Damn near every song is from the heart. Creme brulees of sadness. So damn beautiful.
And this song. Jesus God I love this song - with its easy sing along chorus right up to the B. Bumble and the Stingers showing up at the end. It's not perfect, but it fit me at the time, and still hits me. Hard.
Arcade Fire - Wake Up, from the Funeral album.
Ah, scratch my back baby
Day 18 - A song that you wish you heard on the radio.
Geez, where to do you want me to start?
I've written about her extensively here, my answer remains Maria McKee.
Eighteen years later this song still has more energy than 90% of the pablum on the airwaves today.
Endure the ad, you will be rewarded by a killer cover.
Geez, where to do you want me to start?
I've written about her extensively here, my answer remains Maria McKee.
Eighteen years later this song still has more energy than 90% of the pablum on the airwaves today.
Endure the ad, you will be rewarded by a killer cover.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
This one, is easy
Day 17 - A song that you hear often on the radio
Why I Am Ambivalent About a Certain Band
I am being followed
on my car radio
the engine comes on
if the station is in the middle of a song
the next one is that voice singing
if there is a commercial
there's that voice again, following it up
all the time
this has been going with that damn band for years
if i had a headboard in my bedroom,
I suspect that person would be hiding behind it
peering over me while i slept
why couldn't it be kate bush, beyonce or even lily allen
no
it has to be you
anthony kiedis of the red hot chili peppers
your band stalks me
on road trips
in bathroom stalls with PA systems
that track my every move
when i go to a concert
anthony kiedis, you are there as the pre show music
i hear you before i hear the band i paid to see
in my dreams that i forget you appear
shirtless, running at me in slow motion
looking like you wish you had pecs and abs like iggy pop
dressed in torn cutoff cargo pants
face painted in I do not know what
you shout at me in white boy rap
words that are not memorable
anthony kiedis, you have better teeth than I do
however the riffs you compose are flat, tuneless
yet you sell more records than i ever will
your guitar players die or go into rehab
but your band has survived for almost thirty years
longevity in today's disposable market is admirable
anthony kiedis i'll make you a deal
you get out of my head
stop following me around for a few weeks
i'll hum the song of your choice while driving my car
with the stereo switched off
Why I Am Ambivalent About a Certain Band
I am being followed
on my car radio
the engine comes on
if the station is in the middle of a song
the next one is that voice singing
if there is a commercial
there's that voice again, following it up
all the time
this has been going with that damn band for years
if i had a headboard in my bedroom,
I suspect that person would be hiding behind it
peering over me while i slept
why couldn't it be kate bush, beyonce or even lily allen
no
it has to be you
anthony kiedis of the red hot chili peppers
your band stalks me
on road trips
in bathroom stalls with PA systems
that track my every move
when i go to a concert
anthony kiedis, you are there as the pre show music
i hear you before i hear the band i paid to see
in my dreams that i forget you appear
shirtless, running at me in slow motion
looking like you wish you had pecs and abs like iggy pop
dressed in torn cutoff cargo pants
face painted in I do not know what
you shout at me in white boy rap
words that are not memorable
anthony kiedis, you have better teeth than I do
however the riffs you compose are flat, tuneless
yet you sell more records than i ever will
your guitar players die or go into rehab
but your band has survived for almost thirty years
longevity in today's disposable market is admirable
anthony kiedis i'll make you a deal
you get out of my head
stop following me around for a few weeks
i'll hum the song of your choice while driving my car
with the stereo switched off
Saturday, April 16, 2011
It Starts with an Earthquake
Day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
Again, hate is a very strong word. Back in the old days at Fredonia, we used to wait for the new records to come in the mail. We did not have download codes. Rarely was anything leaked to the middle of nowhere in Western New York.
Every year in the eighties there would be a new record by this band, and its arrival was celebrated.
Damn, this new record of theirs was big. College radio big. Commercial radio big. MTV big.
Loved it.
Over the years though, it got the Stairway to Heaven and Freebird number of plays. First it took on the 'oh this again, don't they play any other songs by this band?' attitude. Now, to me, it's pretty annoying.
I can't listen, but I can cut, paste and embed. You may like this song, a lot. You can have it.
Again, hate is a very strong word. Back in the old days at Fredonia, we used to wait for the new records to come in the mail. We did not have download codes. Rarely was anything leaked to the middle of nowhere in Western New York.
Every year in the eighties there would be a new record by this band, and its arrival was celebrated.
Damn, this new record of theirs was big. College radio big. Commercial radio big. MTV big.
Loved it.
Over the years though, it got the Stairway to Heaven and Freebird number of plays. First it took on the 'oh this again, don't they play any other songs by this band?' attitude. Now, to me, it's pretty annoying.
I can't listen, but I can cut, paste and embed. You may like this song, a lot. You can have it.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Waking up, feeling rough, totally stressed
Day 15 - A song that describes you.
A curmudgeon.
According to his brother (not mine, maybe an ex though - just add sociopath), "Vain, egocentric, narcissistic arsehole."
Could only be Ray Davies, right?
Um...
When this song from his first solo record started playing I thought the guy was spying on my life.
"Right now I want some peace of mind
So let it go right over my head
Just want to give myself a little more time
And every single word that you said
Went over my head, yeah"
Truth from the world's most overlooked songwriter.
And about that Kinks reunion, It's on you now Dave!
A curmudgeon.
According to his brother (not mine, maybe an ex though - just add sociopath), "Vain, egocentric, narcissistic arsehole."
Could only be Ray Davies, right?
Um...
When this song from his first solo record started playing I thought the guy was spying on my life.
"Right now I want some peace of mind
So let it go right over my head
Just want to give myself a little more time
And every single word that you said
Went over my head, yeah"
Truth from the world's most overlooked songwriter.
And about that Kinks reunion, It's on you now Dave!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tougher than it seems
Day 14 - A song that no one would expect you to love.
What would surprise you? What would surprise me.
It's not Don Ho or throat singers from Tuva.
Maybe it's this one, from my favorite musical. Yes, I have one of those.
In the original form, it was a Roger Corman film. In the eighties it became an off-Broadway musical then a big budget film. I saw it onstage and was totally charmed by the story of a boy, girl, and man-eating plant. The film was uneven, but the performances of the leads were decent. Rick Moranis, once of Canada's SCTV was pleasant enough as Seymour, but Ellen Greene, as she did onstage, made the part of Audrey her own.
I would also be greatly amiss if I did not put the great Levi Stubbs in here.
What would surprise you? What would surprise me.
It's not Don Ho or throat singers from Tuva.
Maybe it's this one, from my favorite musical. Yes, I have one of those.
In the original form, it was a Roger Corman film. In the eighties it became an off-Broadway musical then a big budget film. I saw it onstage and was totally charmed by the story of a boy, girl, and man-eating plant. The film was uneven, but the performances of the leads were decent. Rick Moranis, once of Canada's SCTV was pleasant enough as Seymour, but Ellen Greene, as she did onstage, made the part of Audrey her own.
I would also be greatly amiss if I did not put the great Levi Stubbs in here.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
This is about a song, right?
Had some restorative pho at Lac Viet in the North Market. Did not quite cure what ailed me, but tasted pretty darn good. Best six dollar meal in the city.
Day 13 - A song that is a guilty pleasure.
There's something about her. The ginger hair. The sweet voice. Who knew she was over thirty? A former child star...
Then turned pop star in the swinging sixties. During her television special in 1968, she incited a furor by taking hold of Harry Belafonte's arm during a duet.
Yeah, MILF.
Even hotter in French.
Day 13 - A song that is a guilty pleasure.
There's something about her. The ginger hair. The sweet voice. Who knew she was over thirty? A former child star...
Then turned pop star in the swinging sixties. During her television special in 1968, she incited a furor by taking hold of Harry Belafonte's arm during a duet.
Yeah, MILF.
Even hotter in French.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tumbling Further into the Abyss
My son has got his energy back. He's worn me out to the point of illness. I think the recent temperature changes have done that to me as well. It was thirty degrees warmer than today on Sunday. Which was when I got some yard work done, and went on the roof to make sure the gutters were secure.
Who knows when I got sick? Was coughing all day yesterday, dealing with insurance bureaucracy, a school meeting and a busy day at work.
Day 12 - A Song from a Band You Hate.
Hate is such a powerful word. Keeping with the no repeat rule, since the band I hate has plenty of songs I hate let me present you with some more musical filth.
I was part of a crowd that booed these wanker poseurs off the stage at Rich Stadium back in 1981. These sing songy twerps somehow got their way into one of the opening slots on the Rolling Stones "Tattoo You" tour. After George Thorogood donned a raincoat and blew the clouds away, these middle of the road hacks came on with their smiley waving feel good tunes that no one gave a crap about.
They left, still thinking they were loved, but did not finish their set.
Once again, because I like my readers (and there are more of you now, even if you do not comment) I will not embed the song. But if you click HERE you will see a foul site. Just looking at the lead singer's outfit is cause for a terms of service violation. You've been warned.
Who knows when I got sick? Was coughing all day yesterday, dealing with insurance bureaucracy, a school meeting and a busy day at work.
Day 12 - A Song from a Band You Hate.
Hate is such a powerful word. Keeping with the no repeat rule, since the band I hate has plenty of songs I hate let me present you with some more musical filth.
I was part of a crowd that booed these wanker poseurs off the stage at Rich Stadium back in 1981. These sing songy twerps somehow got their way into one of the opening slots on the Rolling Stones "Tattoo You" tour. After George Thorogood donned a raincoat and blew the clouds away, these middle of the road hacks came on with their smiley waving feel good tunes that no one gave a crap about.
They left, still thinking they were loved, but did not finish their set.
Once again, because I like my readers (and there are more of you now, even if you do not comment) I will not embed the song. But if you click HERE you will see a foul site. Just looking at the lead singer's outfit is cause for a terms of service violation. You've been warned.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Out on my brain on the 5:15
Day 11 - a Song from your Favorite Band
Since I put my favorite song at day one, and vowed to not repeat any bands, I go to band two. I fell in love with this band the night of the junior prom, which I did not attend. I went with Frank to a long gone little strip mall movie theater in Bay Shore to see The Kids are Alright.
They had me at the first power chord. The first drum destruction. The first stationary bass player whose fingers moved like lightning. The first swing of the microphone cord. The first rock and roll scream.
It was this performance, not even their best, that put me over the edge.
Since I put my favorite song at day one, and vowed to not repeat any bands, I go to band two. I fell in love with this band the night of the junior prom, which I did not attend. I went with Frank to a long gone little strip mall movie theater in Bay Shore to see The Kids are Alright.
They had me at the first power chord. The first drum destruction. The first stationary bass player whose fingers moved like lightning. The first swing of the microphone cord. The first rock and roll scream.
It was this performance, not even their best, that put me over the edge.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
A Sea of Honey
Day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep.
Not that this is a boring song, not in the least. But it is very relaxing.
Ariel is an uneven work of Kate's, but after twelve years of silence, not at all unwelcome. Disc two was what I listened to before bed for many months. It might not have worked for my son, nothing did, nothing does, but it helped get me to sleep.
There's no official video of this song, so enjoy this fan made effort.
Montauk is the end of the world.
Not that this is a boring song, not in the least. But it is very relaxing.
Ariel is an uneven work of Kate's, but after twelve years of silence, not at all unwelcome. Disc two was what I listened to before bed for many months. It might not have worked for my son, nothing did, nothing does, but it helped get me to sleep.
There's no official video of this song, so enjoy this fan made effort.
Montauk is the end of the world.
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