Arts and Entertainment – Page 90

Song of the Day 1/5: The Eagles, “Witchy Woman”

By Alby January 5, 20233 Comments

Christine O'Donnell was merely ahead of her time. An alleged Republican witch, one Anna Paulina Luna, has been elected to Congress from Florida. Like O'Donnell, she denies it. This all…

Song of the Day 1/4: Lit, “My Own Worst Enemy”

By Alby January 4, 2023

This one's for Kevin McCarthy, whose capacity for self-embarrassment appears limitless. Like McCarthy, Lit hails from California, though from Orange County, not Bakersfield. This track, a single from their 1999…

Song of the Day 1/3: R.E.M., “Radio Free Europe”

By Alby January 3, 20231 Comment

This year marks the 40th anniversary of alternative rock reaching the mainstream, via R.E.M.'s debut LP, "Murmur," and this, its leadoff song, became the band's first single -- and the…

Song of the Day 1/1: Siedah Garrett, “Man in the Mirror”

By Alby January 1, 20234 Comments

The older you get, the less likely you are to make New Year's resolutions, I'm guessing because we geezers realize how resistant we are to change. But almost 40% of…

Song of the Day 12/31: The Spinners, “The Rubberband Man”

By Alby December 31, 2022

In his Dec. 25 Open Thread, El Somnambulo noted the death of composer/producer/arranger Thom Bell, who with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff comprised the Mighty Three of Philly Soul. The…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes Of 2022: The Top Ten!!

By El Somnambulo December 30, 20229 Comments

First, a revisit to the rest of the Top 50. To be followed by a Spotify list including the Top 50, plus songs that were Top 50-worthy: https://delawareliberal.net/2022/12/26/bulos-fave-tunes-of-2022-s-50-41/ https://delawareliberal.net/2022/12/27/bulos-fave-tunes-of-2022-s-40-31/ https://delawareliberal.net/2022/12/28/bulos-fave-tunes-of-2022-s-30-21/…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes Of 2022: #’s 20-11

By El Somnambulo December 29, 20221 Comment

20. 19. 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11.

Song of the Day 12/28: The Specials, “Vote for Me”

By Alby December 28, 2022

Singer Terry Hall, frontman for three bands that reached the British charts in the 1980s, died last week at age 63 of pancreatic cancer. Best known as co-lead vocalist for…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes Of 2022: #’s 30-21

By El Somnambulo December 28, 20221 Comment

30. 29. 28. Coming to Arden Gild Hall, Sat. Feb. 18, 2023: 27. 26. 25. 24. 23. 22. 21.

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes Of 2022: #’s 40-31

By El Somnambulo December 27, 20221 Comment

40. 39. 38. 37. 36. 35. 34. 33. 32. 31. First time Emily Dickinson has made my Best Of The Year list:

Song of the Day 12/26: Fleet Foxes, “White Winter Hymnal”

By Alby December 26, 2022

Some songs are born to be played at Christmas. Others have Christmas thrust upon them. "Jingle Bells" and "Let It Snow" never name a holiday. The Pretenders' "2000 Miles" does…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes Of 2022: #’s 50-41

By El Somnambulo December 26, 20221 Comment

Yes, my annual holiday gift to you--whether you want it or not. We'll count down to #1. I will then add a Spotify list of my fave tunes. Since I…

Song of the Day 12/25: Pet Shop Boys, “It Doesn’t Often Snow at Christmas”

By Alby December 25, 2022

People who hope for a white Christmas must be those fortunate souls who spend the day in their own homes. Personlly, I can remember too many Christmas Day drives to…