Category Archives: music
May The Road Rise With You
The first line is endlessly argued over its exact translation from the Gaelic, never-the-less, this poem sounds across different languages and strikes at the soul. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your … Continue reading
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Tagged Johnny Rotten, may the road rise with you, PIL
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Next Time I’ll Make Sure That The Girl Will be Much Poorer
Two of my favorite Rolling Stone’s songs are from their Aftermath album. Aftermath marked the first time that Mick and Keith wrote all original material. Brian Jones, now an often unrecognized band member, powered the group during these early years. … Continue reading
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Tagged Brian Jones, lyrics, music, Rolling Stones, writing for music
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Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
This is an American Christmas novelty song. Perhaps my overseas friends are not acquainted with it. To everyone, a joyous holiday season and a Merry Christmas! Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer Written by Randy Brooks, originally performed by … Continue reading
Can You Sell Confusion?
“I am circling around God, around the ancient tower, and I have been circling for a thousand years, and I still don’t know if I am a falcon, or a storm, or a great song.” Rainer Maria Rilke, Rainer Maria Rilke’s … Continue reading
I Did It!
I passed my amateur radio General exam today! It’s an upgrade to my current technician’s license. (internal link) That means I am licensed to carry on my ham radio hobby for communications around the world. It also means a month … Continue reading
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Tagged amateur radio, general class license, ham radio, lyrics, my fair lady, rex harrison, you did it
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Where Do You Get Your Inspiration?
Perhaps from a beating? On October 4, 1986, CBS anchorman and journalist Dan Rather was attacked on the streets of New York while walking to his apartment. According to Rather, the assailant kept saying, “Kenneth, what’s the frequency?” The attacker … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, mental floss, Michael Stipe, Poetry, R.E.M.
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X And 1980
In 1967, the Doors debuted their first album. On that record was “Soul Kitchen.” In 1980, X took that sedate bit of poetry about Morrison’s favorite restaurant and put lighted gasoline on it. It’s too bad YouTube has wretched audio … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980, Doors, Los Angeles, Morrison, Poetry, Soul Kitchen
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