2019 – Page 21 – Delaware Liberal

Songs Of The Day 10/23: Joni Mitchell-Both Sides, Now & Chelsea Morning

By El Somnambulo October 23, 2019

Other artists had already recorded these classics before Joni got around to doing them on her 1969 album, Clouds. I consider her to be one of our greatest singer/songwriters. I…

DL Open Thread: Tues., Oct 22, 2019

By El Somnambulo October 22, 2019

That Phony Emoluments Clause. It's the Founding Fathers' fault. Besides, it doesn't matter if you're already rich. BTW, here's how he planned to get around that pesky clause--get rich donors…

Songs Of The Day 10/22: Neil Young-Cinnamon Girl/Down By The River

By El Somnambulo October 22, 2019

Although his first solo album was an understated gem and well worth seeking out, his post-Springfield career really got started with his second release, Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. Crazy…

Highlands Bunker – E37 – One for the Wonks

By Alby October 21, 2019

Highlands Bunker presents Episode 37. It's a treat for fans of data-driven journalism, as Karl the Producer joins RE Vanella in the bunker for an in-depth discussion of his research…

DL Open Thread: Mon., Oct. 21, 2019

By El Somnambulo October 21, 2019

D's Losing Social Media Race--Bigly. There is no excuse for this. This should be a strength, not a weakness. It speaks to the ossified 'leadership' of the national party. How…

Song Of The Day 10/21: Neil Diamond-Sweet Caroline

By El Somnambulo October 21, 2019

OK, I don't like this song. But at our 50th HS Reunion, everyone was singing along to it. Even I joined in. Wine will do that to you:

DL Open Thread: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

By El Somnambulo October 20, 2019

Trump Bails On Doral. Read it for the Madman's tweets. My fave?: "....Therefore, based on both Media & Democrat Crazed and Irrational Hostility, we will no longer consider Trump National…

Song Of The Day 10/20: The Beatles-Come Together

By El Somnambulo October 20, 2019

Probably too many pointless trifles from Paul for Abbey Road to be considered the best Beatles album. Even back then John called it 'granny music'. But the great stuff was--great.

Sonia Sloan, A Great Democrat, Has Passed Away

By El Somnambulo October 20, 2019

Any Delaware Democrat knows that putting 'A Great Democrat' in the title of this piece is redundant. She and husband Gil were especially close to Joe Biden. The last time…

DL Open Thread: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019

By El Somnambulo October 19, 2019

Floodgates Start To Open. Not even the Rethugs can defend Trump hosting the G-7 at Doral. He may actually shoot someone in broad daylight on 5th Avenue just to see…

Songs Of The Day 10/19: Two By The Temptations

By El Somnambulo October 19, 2019

They, and to a degree, Motown had evolved by 1969. These two songs reflect that evolution. Well, not so much the first one: BTW, Dennis Edwards, who replaced David Ruffin…

DL Open Thread: Fri., Oct. 18, 2019

By El Somnambulo October 18, 2019

Jee-zus, where to begin? On a day when the fact that the 'boy's gone crazy' is in such clear focus? Trump's Chief Of Staff: Yes, There Was A Quid Pro…

Song Of The Day 10/18: Thunderclap Newman-Something In The Air

By El Somnambulo October 18, 2019

Pete Townshend formed this band to highlight the skills of former Who sideman Speedy Keen. He also played bass guitar on this cut under the pseudonym 'Bijou Drains'. It was…