Providing Musical Distractions for our Sick, Sad World
Song of the Friday: Bash & Pop – Friday Night (Is Killing Me) From the 1993 album, of the same name, ex-Replacements, Tommy Stinson’s Friday Night (Is Killing Me) is a bit, um, melancholy for a Friday Song but, it is still a good rockin’ tune, much in the style of his old band. We …
Video of the Day: Maria McKee sings Breathe on Night Music One of the most stunning performances ever captured live on TV from the late, lamented show Night Music (1988 – 1990). Maria McKee had just gone solo from her band Lone Justice when she appeared on the show and wowed everyone. We do …
Song of the Day: The James Gang – Must Be Love For today’s Song of the Day we offer this strange, stuttering, rockabilly-ish riff rocker. It is from the James Gang‘s 3rd and most successful post Joe Walsh album, the tastefully named James Gang Bang. Tommy Bolin does a pretty fair job of replacing Walsh and the …
Song of the Day: I Love You, You Big Dummy This tender, sweet love song was originally written by Don Van Vliet, better known as Captain Beefheart. It’s heartwarming message of affection must have deeply effected Howard Devoto, who was moved to record it with two of his bands, first with an early version of …
Video of the Day: David Johansen Group – Live Animals Medley The David Johnansen Group knocks this medley of tunes by the legendary Animals out of the park. Enjoy.
Song of the Day: David Johansen – Funky But Chic From Ex-New York Dolls leader David Johansen‘s fantastic 1978 solo debut comes today’s Song of the Day, Funky But, Chic! It’s more than a song, It’s a Rockin’ Anthem, a FUNKY lifestyle choice, a fabulous Way of Being, baby! So, yeah we really like this one …
Song of the Day: Buffalo Springfield – Bluebird (long version) A lovely song about a Bluebird seems appropriate for a fine spring day (we hope). This rare longer version found only on the Buffalo Springfield double album collection has extra added guitars for your spring listening pleasure. Enjoy.
The Cate Brothers featuring Infinite Jones – Union Man (Infinite Jones Fascinating remix 2018) The Cate Brothers, white boys from Arkansas, recorded one of the funkiest songs of 1975. We must admit, at the time we thought maybe it was the Isley Brothers (who are sampled in the remix portion), a high compliment indeed. The …
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Who Sells Out? Everyone, eventually. Some more willingly than others. We tend to think of our Sixties Icons as Staunchly Anti-Commercial but, as you will see below, almost anyone can be bought. Prepare to have some myths shattered. First up: Cream! The Thirst Slaker! Jesus, Jack Bruce really puts his heart into this… We actually …
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Video of the Day: Michael Nesmith – Cruisin’ From the Smart Monkee‘s pioneering Home Video release, Elephant Parts, a catchy tune featuring Hulk Hogan as Sunset Sam.
