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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
It's Beach Boys Week: Part III -- Apparently the Surfing is Very Good in Finland
Okay, I know I said I wouldn't, but please enjoy my latest obsession, aka Finnish weirdo rock revivalist Ilkka Heikki, and his sepulchural take on the Beach Boys classic "Dance Dance Dance."
Hey -- at least he gets the guitar and bass parts right, which is more than I've ever been able to do. The guitar solo sucks, however. 😎
I'll see your Finn and raise you a Greenback. This dropped in the wake of Brian's passing:
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As BB Week continues may I suggest Junior Brown's take on "409"?
ReplyDeleteIf this keeps up I’m giving up my passport.
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I know the feeling my friend.
DeleteI bet he gets all the chicks in the retirement village;>
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