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Song Of The Day: Feb. 14, 2018
Nathan Arizona, Day 3 (Editor’s Note: If it’s Valentine’s Day, I’m just a spy in the house of love): “The eccentric Was brothers (not their real names, not real brothers) called themselves Was (Not Was) and were better known for writing and production work than turning out hits. But this one from 1988 cracked the […]
Guess Which Delaware Legislator Just Cashed In
Need a hint? Take a look at what passes for the ‘leadership’ of the Delaware Police Athletic League: https://palde.org/board-of-directors/ Yup. The amoral and ethically-bankrupt Valerie Longhurst who, in her spare time, doubles as the Majority Leader for the Delaware House of Representatives, has finally landed in a cushy do-nothing job. It took her longer than […]
Song of the Day Feb. 13, 2018: New Radicals, “You Get What You Give”
Nathan Arizona Week. Day 2!: The only hit by a 1990s “alternative” band with hints of the ’70s. In fact, pretty much the only New Radicals song anybody’s ever heard of. Praised by Joni Mitchell, who hardly likes anything. It never made sense to me that this group dropped off the face of the earth […]
Song of the Day Feb. 12, 2018: The View, “Wasted Little DJs”
Nathan Arizona, Day One!: Crackling indie pop-rock from a rousing and rowdy Scottish band. NME named it the best song of 2006. A friend of mine and I spent part of a summer on a back porch trying to figure out what they were saying. Even when we finally saw the lyrics it didn’t help […]
Song Of The Day: Feb. 11, 2018
Yes, it’s a parody of Deadheads. But it’s just so cool and spiky. Ends real quick b/c ‘Surprise Truck’ barrels through. Best band name ever?: Starting tomorrow, Nathan Arizona gets his week in the booth. Trust me, the week kicks off with a serious slab of hot wax!
Song Of The Day: Feb. 10, 2018
Always thought this was a Los Lobos original. Last night, Nathan Williams of the Zydeco Cha Chas set me straight. BTW, hope you were there!:
Delaware Political Weekly: Feb. 2-8, 2018
1. Park City Kathy Makes It Official. Yes, she’s running. For State Auditor. You know, the Public Watchdog of the Purse Strings. Here’s what she said as part of her announcement: “My motivation is that I have been paying taxes and I know we can do better for all Delawareans.” Heavy, man. Let’s cut through […]
Song Of The Day: Feb. 8, 2018
‘Life In A Northern Town’ was said to have been inspired by Nick Drake. I can sure see this song as part of what inspired the Dream Syndicate:
Song Of The Day: Feb. 7, 2018
Name the movie this was from. See if you can identify all of the stars pictured in the video. This song cuts thru the white noise for me:
Song Of The Day: Feb. 6, 2018
We all know about one-hit wonders. I’m especially intrigued by artists who created one great song and virtually nothing else. I love this song from a band that has little else to recommend it. Where does such isolated inspiration come from? You tell me:
Song Of The Day: Feb. 5, 2018
Ya got to take the bitter with the sweet. While we mourn the death of Dennis Edwards, who replaced David Ruffin in the Temptations, Iggles fans are doing ‘fine on Cloud 9’:
Song Of The Day: Super Bowl Sunday
The year was 1993. The Philies were about to play Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Braves at the Vet, Phils up 3-2 in the series. My brother and I had tickets (Thanks, Bag & Baggage Tickettown!). I got to the parking lot really early so that I could…park. While I […]
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