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DL Open Thread Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022

By Alby September 15, 20226 Comments

Media scolds yesterday chided Joe Biden for flying Air Force One to Delaware to -- sit down now -- vote in Tuesday's primaries. "But, but, but he could have voted…

Song of the Day 9/14: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, “The Tears of a Clown”

By Alby September 14, 2022

Colin Bonini always reminded me of a clown. Not figuratively, literally. He's a large man -- his everyday shoes are clown-sized -- but his smile isn't painted on, it's real.…

Song of the Day 9/13: Chase, “Get It On”

By Alby September 13, 20223 Comments

The early '70s were great times for horn players who wanted to be rock 'n' rollers. Jazz was shrinking, and though soul revues often featured horn sections, guitars ruled rock,…

Song of the Day 9/12: Midlake, “Roscoe”

By Alby September 12, 2022

Guest post by Nathan Arizona Is Roscoe a productive name, as the Texas band Midlake would have it? And what the heck is an occupanther? Was “Roscoe” one of the…

Song of the Day 9/11: Rage Against the Machine, “Killing in the Name”

By Alby September 11, 20222 Comments

This will be debated by future historians, but for my money the United States' embrace of fascism can be traced to Sept. 11, 2001. Fascistic movements thrive on defense of…

Song of the Day 9/10: The Three Degrees, “Givin’ Up, Givin’ In”

By Alby September 10, 2022

King Charles might be new to the throne, but he's been living under Fleet Street's microscope for a long time, and seldom given much respect. At best he's treated as…

Song of the Day 9/9: Chumbawamba, “Her Majesty”

By Alby September 9, 2022

The death of Queen Elizabeth II is guaranteed to reignite debates about the future of the British monarchy. Not right away, of course. Lots of people who hate the institution…

Song of the Day 9/8: The B-52’s, “Deadbeat Club”

By Alby September 8, 20221 Comment

Some bands go on forever, the Rolling Stones being rock's premier example. Others keep a name alive even after all the original members have departed. But most call it quits…

Song of the Day 9/7: Maxwell, “Radiation Funk”

By Alby September 7, 20221 Comment

The invasion of Ukraine has mostly faded from the news, but one aspect threatens to put it back at the top of the broadcasts. Russia, demonstrating the ineptitude that has…

“This Is Sussex County”

By Alby September 7, 202221 Comments

The other day Jason linked to a Cape Gazette story about mudslinging -- literally -- in a Sussex County Council race, as a Councilman John Reiley was accused of unethical…

Song of the Day 9/6: Blood, Sweat & Tears, “God Bless the Child”

By Alby September 6, 20223 Comments

Billie Holiday co-wrote this with Arthur Herzog Jr. -- each claimed the other's contribution was minimal -- and recorded it three different times. Hundreds of others have covered it, usually…

Song of the Day 9/5: Billy Bragg, “There Is Power in a Union”

By Alby September 5, 2022

Mainstream media loves to cite the low percentage of unionized US workers but rarely details the lengths companies go to in their union-busting. That's improved somewhat in recent months as…

Song of the Day 9/3: Squeeze, “Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)”

By Alby September 3, 20221 Comment

As in most songwriting partnerships with a strict division of labor, Squeeze songs always begin with Chris Difford's lyrics. "I always write to Chris's lyrics," Glenn Tilbrook told Songfacts. "And…