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Dover Downs’ McGlynn Wrong Again — Sports Betting Did Put It in the Black

By Alby January 29, 20192 Comments

'Memba when Dover Downs' Denis McGlynn told anyone who would listen that sports betting wouldn't make his racino profitable? According to this new Matt Bittle story quoting Captain Poormouth in…

Song of the Day 1/29: Caroline Rose, “Soul No. 5”

By Alby January 29, 20191 Comment

Here's something different: A female solo artist who ridicules the patriarchy and has a good time doing it. Rose, a Long Islander, started out as a country/folk artist but got…

Song of the Day, 1/28: Squeeze, “The Truth”

By Alby January 28, 2019

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”

By Alby January 27, 2019

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”

By Alby January 26, 20191 Comment

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

By Alby January 25, 20197 Comments

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”

By Alby January 25, 20192 Comments

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”

By Alby January 24, 20196 Comments

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

By Alby January 23, 20198 Comments

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

By Alby January 23, 201915 Comments

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)”

By Alby January 23, 2019

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”

By Alby January 22, 20192 Comments

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”

By Alby January 21, 20191 Comment

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."