Song Of The Day: Oct. 13, 2018
Dixon reworked a Gospel tune called 'This Train Is Bound For Glory' into this distinctly secular hit. Reached #1 on the R & B charts:
Song Of The Day: Oct. 12, 2018
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Van Morrison loves him some Willie Dixon: So does Muddy Waters:
Song Of The Day: Oct. 11, 2018
'Back door man' referred to the lover who heads in and out the backdoor to escape the jealous spouse. Yes, the Doors created an electric rock version of the song.…
Another Sleeper Race For Y’All
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My skepticism notwithstanding, people in the field on both sides of the aisle tell me that Krista Griffith has a legitimate shot at taking down Deborah Hudson in RD 12.…
We COULD Have A Progressive-ish AG In Kathy Jennings
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No, not someone who would implement the visionary proposals of Chris Johnson. However, Kathy Jennings adopted (appropriated?) many of Chris' ideas and, unlike Tom Carper, who we know doesn't support…
Song Of The Day: Oct. 10, 2018
I'll give you two versions of this Willie Dixon-penned blues standard. First, the original, featuring Otis Rush: And then the version by world-famous blues wannabes. Gotta admit, they were pretty…
Song Of The Day: Oct. 9, 2018
Everybody covered this one. Figured I go with the biggest hit version of it:
Song Of The Day: Oct. 8, 2018
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There's little doubt that Willie Dixon was the greatest songwriter of what is known as 'Chicago Blues'. His songs have been covered by everybody. We're talking classics. I'm gonna feature…
A Sleeper Race For Y’All
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Been doing some due diligence during my days off from work. I've gotten some interesting insights into this November's races. And I've got a live dog in a State Senate…
Privileged Princeton Preppy Poisoned Pledges…And Skated
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Said privileged preppy is one Ken Simpler. Our State Treasurer. In light of L'Affaires Kavanaugh, I decided to take a second look at what Simpler himself called a 'brush with…
Meet Your New State Legislators
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I know, I know, election's not until November. However, there were several contested primaries, and the winners of many of those primaries face no opposition in November. So, they'll be…
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: Sept., 2018: Volume Deux
More goodies: Don't know how I missed this elegiac John Prine song from earlier this year. Missed no more: Lots to love, and some stuff that the hatas might hate. …
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: Sept., 2018: Volume One
Too many intriguing songs for just one music dump this month. I'm gonna continue doing them in alphabetical order by artist's name. Select your faves: This was Drive-By Truckers before…