There’s no question in my mind that my father’s love of goofy humor lives on in me (and my son). He would drag me to the radio to listen to The Goon Show and any other zany British comedians and to see the Marx Brothers whenever the opportunity arose. When we lived near NYC this meant being able to go into the city and watch them in a real theater, including one glorious triple bill.
My childhood was often punctuated by his LP of collected songs by Spike Jones and the City Slickers until I could (and probably still can) spout the lyrics and sound effects of every song. When we were living in Oregon in the late 50s, he took me to see them. At a boat show.
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Given the news of late, this song has been much on my mind. I like the live version here for the visuals as well as the music. “It ain’t no secret … you can get killed just for living in your American Skin.”
Every time Bruce echoes, “You can get killed just for living …”, maybe fill in “I can’t breathe … “
I need something upbeat and tacky.
Gummitch? Gummitch? GUMMITCH? GOD DAMNIT GUMMITCH? (Lzzy Hale; this is for you)
Thank you thank you thank you… I’ma gonna post that to FB.
Ooh luv me some Lizzy Hale……
By the bye, “Girl Rock” … not what it used to be … Taylor Momsen (former “Gossip Girl”) and the Pretty Reckless singing about why it is the journey and not the destination … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmtbg5b7_Aw
Damnit … have to put the link on its own line or it won’t show. Still worth clicking on. Because … REASONS!!!
I saw videos of Pretty Reckless a couple of years ago(?) and was very impressed. I have a vague memory of Taylor wearing white lingerie and I think she was only 17 at the time. She has chops. I think I also remember that she’s got a band of long-time professional musicians–old guys that know how to play music.
Um, I read the articles … (I skipped the overbearing advert by stopping and restarting it, otherwise, damn, sorry)
And just in case you thought it was only production:
Perhaps unsurprisingly, this is the best song from the album, and it is the one the radio never plays … (Not the song for Thanksgiving.)
“Somewhere in the end of all this hate … ”
Leonard Cohen by Johnette…. after the past few weeks….. this seems like America doesn’t it?
I know I’m going to hell for saying this, but I actually like this version over Cohen’s.
Not from me you won’t… 😉
From TommytheTurtle’s jazz band concert on Wednesday…. :-). An jazz intellectual is someone who listens to this without thinking of George McFly…
Wow. I remember that song from my childhood. I liked it then and it is still great.
We’s watching George McFly now here….
I’ve no idea why, but I get the impression that Lzzy’s relations are, um, stormy?
She leaves it all on the stage doesn’t she?
God, I hope so …
Minnie the Moocher….. Hugh Laurie
a little amy winehouse
It is so sad to lose so many great artists to drugs or alcohol. I read once that many artists suffer from bi-polar disorder. When they are up, they create their best work. And when they are down, they sink so low. The drugs and alcohol are for self-medicating. Unfortunately, too many times the self- medicating leads to “cease to breath”.
The world lost a good one when it lost Amy. Here’s to you, Amy. Yes, it is tomorrow and we still love you.
One more tribute to Amy, this time with Tony Bennett. We have seen this one before. It’s a “gooder” and deserves repeating.
On topic for Gummitch….. goofy British band….
That was really funny.
That was enjoyable. What a great team.
A bit funny from one of my favorites.
It’s getting close to the Holiday Season. Some people are putting up decorations and of course, there are the toasts! Bottoms Up! Na zdravie
A nice 40s flavor!
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