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Song of the Day 11/27: L.T.D., “(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again”

By Alby November 27, 2020

For reasons that don't matter anymore, disco mostly sucked. But it was closely related to funk, which meant some truly funky music got dance-floor exposure, too. L.T.D. (it stood for…

DL Open Thread: Friday, November 27, 2020

By El Somnambulo November 27, 20205 Comments

'LOSER'. The epithet that Trump uses all the time, and is terrified of being labeled as. Loeffler And Perdue Engaged In High-Wire Act In Georgia. Trump's claims of fraud have…

Song of the Day 11/26: Poi Dog Pondering, “Thanksgiving”

By Alby November 26, 20201 Comment

This song has nothing to do with the holiday, but I don't care, I just like the tune. For me it's the standout song on "Wishing Like a Maountain and…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, November 26, 2020

By El Somnambulo November 26, 20202 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving everybody. Stay safe. Hang in there. Help is on the way. Supreme Court Gives OK For Spread Of Virus At Religious Services. Amy Coney Barrett the decisive vote…

Song of the Day 11/25: Bruce Springsteen, “Last Man Standing”

By Alby November 25, 20202 Comments

Bruce Springsteen's "Letter to You" album, released a month ago, got reviews I would characterize more as respectful than enthusiastic. Many of the songs replicate the arena-rock template Springsteen laid…

DL Open Thread: Wednesday, November 25, 2020

By El Somnambulo November 25, 20207 Comments

'A Team Of Careerists'. Yes, it probably could have been worse. Sure could have been better, though. We've got one torture defender among the nominees. Progressives are holding their fire…

Trump International Hotel will be shuttered in 7 months (by June 25th, 2021)

By jason330 November 25, 20208 Comments

Anybody want to take the over for $1.00?

Song of the Day 11/24: Dave Clark Five, “Glad All Over”

By Alby November 24, 20203 Comments

When the Beatles led the first wave of the British Invasion, the band that challenged them in popularity wasn't the Rolling Stones, who were still playing blues covers -- it…

DL Open Thread: Tuesday, November 24, 2020

By El Somnambulo November 24, 20208 Comments

Look Who Got Federal Contract To Provide Food Boxes To The Poor. Are such contracts deliberate, or reflective of incompetence? Yes. GSA Administrator Finally Relents, Approves Transition Process. Begging the…

Song of the Day 11/23: Cream, “Badge”

By Alby November 23, 20203 Comments

Eric Clapton and George Harrison's lives and careers were intertwined to a remarkable degree -- they played on each other's albums, they gave each other guitars, they even stayed friends…

DL Open Thread: Monday, November 23, 2020

By El Somnambulo November 23, 202010 Comments

Blinken Gets Nod For SOS. Biden makes two other appointments. Mainstream all the way. An end to 'America First'. He will also restore the UN Ambassadorship to Cabinet-level status. I…

Song of the Day 11/22: Grand Funk Railroad, “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home”

By Alby November 22, 2020

When it comes to guys cracking up, I like the classics. This song, probably best and most-popular in Grand Funk's repertoire, has been open to wide interpretation -- one view…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, November 22, 2020

By El Somnambulo November 22, 202010 Comments

Trump Supporters Deliberately Jamming Up The Wisconsin Count. This stuff was all planned well in advance. If this election had been closer, Trump might've stolen it. Think about that. Trump…