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Song Of The Day: June 22, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 22, 20181 Comment

From Gram Parsons' first album, GP, from 1973. Nobody had really heard of Emmylou Harris before this. Together, they performed some of the greatest duets in the history of 'cosmic…

Delaware Political Weekly: June 15-21, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 22, 201816 Comments

1. Will Wilmington House Delegation Suck Even More Next Year? All signs point to yes. Rep. J. J. Johnson, who doesn't live in Wilmington, but represents a small portion of…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: June 21, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 21, 20183 Comments

A mixed bag yesterday. The good? State employees will now be entitled to 12 weeks of family leave for the birth or adoption of a child. The neutral? The Budget…

Song Of The Day: June 21, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 21, 2018

You might have thought that this was a power ballad. Not in the hands of Gram and Emmylou. Written by Boudleaux Bryant:

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 20, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 20, 20186 Comments

Some days suck more than others. Yesterday, the Senate voted down an assault weapons ban, with the Senate's answer to the 'Get Off My Lawn' guy, Brian Bushweller, dealing the…

Song Of The Day: June 20, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 20, 20181 Comment

When Gram Parsons was fired from the Byrds, he, along with Chris Hillman, who had had a hand in his firing (Parsons said he wouldn't tour in South Africa b/c…

‘Tender Age’ Shelters: Warehouses For Babies And Toddlers

By El Somnambulo June 19, 201821 Comments

Rachel Maddow just broke down on the air as this story broke: http://time.com/5316764/toddler-immigrants-tender-age-shelters/ 'Tender Age Shelters". What a fucking euphemism. The Trump Administration has been hiding this from the all…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: June 19, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 19, 201828 Comments

It all comes down to Cathy Cloutier. Today, the Senate will vote on a motion to (pardon the expression) discharge the assault weapons bill to the Senate floor for a…

Song Of The Day: June 19, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 19, 20181 Comment

Gram Parsons' time in the Byrds spanned only the creation of Sweetheart Of The Rodeo. In fact, by the time the highly-influential album was released, Parsons had already left the…

Song Of The Day: June 18, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 18, 2018

Gram Parsons was integral in incorporating the best elements of roots and country into rock music. Or, perhaps a better way of putting it, he turned rock fans on to…

Song Of The Day: June 17, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 17, 20181 Comment

Richie Furay's tribute to Gram Parsons. Poco as you may never have heard them before:

Song Of The Day: June 16, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 16, 20181 Comment

Well, this midnight thing only worked while I had the presence of mind to post something in the right time-frame. Hope you enjoyed it, maybe we'll revisit later. Hadn't heard…

Delaware Political Weekly: June 8-14, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 15, 201810 Comments

1. The Mulrooney Retirement. On virtually every issue, Rep. Mike Mulrooney has been a traditional Democrat, and not a Chamber lackey. He supports workers, families, equal rights for all, and…