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Song of the Day Feb. 13, 2018: New Radicals, “You Get What You Give”

By El Somnambulo February 13, 20181 Comment

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…

Song of the Day Feb. 12, 2018: The View, “Wasted Little DJs”

By El Somnambulo February 12, 20188 Comments

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…

Song Of The Day: Feb. 11, 2018

By El Somnambulo February 11, 20181 Comment

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…

Song Of The Day: Feb. 10, 2018

By El Somnambulo February 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

By El Somnambulo February 9, 201845 Comments

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…

Song Of The Day: Feb. 9, 2018

By El Somnambulo February 9, 2018

You can have yer Queen. When it comes to winners, here is my default:

Song Of The Day: Feb. 8, 2018

By El Somnambulo February 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

By El Somnambulo February 7, 20182 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo February 6, 201810 Comments

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…

Song Of The Day: Feb. 5, 2018

By El Somnambulo February 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…

Song Of The Day: Super Bowl Sunday

By El Somnambulo February 4, 20181 Comment

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.…

Song Of The Day: Feb. 3, 2018

By El Somnambulo February 3, 20183 Comments

The Garage Rock National Anthem?: BTW, this was the B side of the record. What was the original A side? Guess it and I'll play it.

Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2018

By El Somnambulo February 2, 201815 Comments

1. AG's Race Heats Up. Chris Johnson Announces, Tim Mullaney Files. As memorialized here, Chris Johnson announced his candidacy on Saturday, and unveiled a progressive platform. Which makes him the…