Song of the Day, 1/28: Squeeze, “The Truth”
Is there any lyricist more self-lacerating than Squeeze's Chris Difford? His typical narrator can most often be found at the pub, confessing his sins and blaming himself for yet another…
Song of the Day 1/27: Jonathan Clark, “Have You Ever Seen the Rain”
Sunday seems like the right day for this elegiac reading of the Creedence classic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMtZ7DcyfQU Jonathan Clark is one of those Los Angeles professionals who's been a working musician most…
Song of the Day 1/26: Chip Taylor, “Angel of the Morning”
As Mike Dinsmore pointed out yesterday, 1968 was a banner year for pop and rock music. One of the most enduring songs to hit the charts that year was this…
An Understander’s Guide to Gov. Carney’s Budget
The budget released by Gov. John Carney doesn't officially mean a thing, because the General Assembly's Joint Finance Committee puts together the state's real budget, starting with hearings next Tuesday.…
Song of the Day 1/25: The Equals, “Police on My Back”
This one's for Roger Stone, who famously has a criminal tattooed on his back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E5aF_rdX9Q Most people know this tune because The Clash covered it, but the original was done…
Song of the Day 1/24: They Might Be Giants, “Your Racist Friend”
I listen to a lot of old music, and one of the things I've noticed is how little has changed over the years. This song dates back to 1990, when…
Delaware Forced-Birthers Want Abortion Restrictions
This one hasn't made it to El Som's GA PG/PG roundup yet because it hasn't been officially introduced. But the mere announcement by Sen. Bryant Richardson (R-Your Womb) that he…
Bye Bye Biden
You can stop worrying that Joe Biden will clutter the Democratic presidential primary ballot. The New York Times reports that Biden was paid $200,000 for a speech supporting a Michigan…
Song of the Day 1/23: Tom Petty, “Walls (Circus)”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfS6Nl962Qg A somewhat obscure item in the Petty catalog, "Walls" was written for Edward Burns' 1996 rom-com "She's the One" and released on the film's soundtrack album, which got far…
Song of the Day 1/22: John Prine, “Souvenirs”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xhmPectY9U This time of year always reminds me of the first verse of this song -- Christmas has come and gone, and every kid has broken at least one toy…
Song of the Day 1/21: Little Feat, “Cold, Cold, Cold”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H29UNZCYQbg A little obvious, maybe, but see if it doesn't warm you up a little on this cold, cold, cold day. From 1972's "Sailin' Shoes."
Song of the Day 1/20: Neil Finn, “Sinner”
My vote for most underrated songwriter of the rock era goes to Neil Finn, who's been composing sophisticated tunes since joining his brother Tim's band Split Enz in 1977, at…
I Don’t Love Kirsten Gillibrand, and Here’s Why
Take a look at this New York Times puff piece on their state's shape-shifting, Wall Street-friendly, Jesus-humping junior senator taking her presidential campaign to Iowa. Ms. Gillibrand put emphasis on…