DL Open Thread Sunday, July 18, 2021
We laugh and shake our heads at conservatives who believe American cities are being burned down by Antifa and BLM protesters, but we're guilty of the same thing when it…
Song of the Day 7/16: General Johnson and Joey Ramone, “Rockaway Beach”
Carolina beach music was invented for this time of year but, despite the title, "Rockaway Beach" is not beach music. At least, it wasn't before General Johnson enlisted Joey Ramone…
Song of the Day 7/15: Old 97s, “Bird in a Cage”
In the '90s the Old 97s were one of the top acts in what was then known as alt-country (now Americana). Saleswise their career peaked in 2001 with their third…
DL Open Thread Thursday, July 15, 2021
Nobody wants to hear it, but the pandemic is not over. Global cases rose last week for the first time in 10 weeks. We're shaping up to have a truly…
Song of the Day 7/14: Huey Lewis and the News, “I Hope You Love Me Like You Say You Do”
Did you ever hear a song you liked by a band you never heard before, only to find that most of their music sounds nothing like the first song you…
Song of the Day 7/13: Archie Bell and the Drells, “Tighten Up”
Actor Charlie Robinson, best known for his role on "Night Court," died Sunday, and many of his obituaries say he began his show-biz career as a singer with Archie Bell…
Song of the Day 7/12: Elvis Costello, “Sneaky Feelings”
When Catbite covered this song from Elvis Costello's debut album at the Arden Shady Grove Music Fest, El Somnambulo cited it as evidence of the Philly ska band's good taste,…
Song of the Day 7/11: Deep Purple, “Space Truckin’ “
I have to say, I'm totally in favor of launching billionaires into space. I'm less on board with letting them come back. Ritchie Blackmore claims the riff was inspired by…
DL Open Thread Sunday, July 11, 2021
Before 2020, you'd have to look hard to find a bigger critic of Joe Biden than me. Listing all his flaws would take more time than you have, so I…
Song of the Day 7/9: Garfunkel and Oates, “Both Sides Can Laugh”
Garfunkel and Oates, the stage personae of Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, carved out an odd niche for themselves. They work as comic actors -- both had recurring roles on…
Crowdsourcing Request: Whither the Wingnuts of Yesteryear?
Until last month's news about the legal difficulties of onetime Delaware GOP nuisance Mike Protack, I had no idea he had decamped to San Diego, which got me to wondering…
Song of the Day 7/8: Redbone, “Maggie”
Redbone is now remembered for its biggest hit, 1974's "Come and Get Your Love," but the band was not a one-hit wonder. Before turned to soft rock, the all-Native American…
DL Open Thread Thursday, July 8, 2021
Most people who want Donald Trump prosecuted for his life of crime felt disappointed when Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg was indicted for tax crimes over what were characterized as…