Hadn't been aware of this one till yesterday, when friend of PowerPop Capt. Al played it on his intertube radio show, but sweet jeebus -- everything I hear from that Loveless kid just knocks my socks off.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Your Wednesday Moment of H2O
From I'm not exactly sure when, please enjoy the utterly incredible Lydia Loveless and "The Water."
Hadn't been aware of this one till yesterday, when friend of PowerPop Capt. Al played it on his intertube radio show, but sweet jeebus -- everything I hear from that Loveless kid just knocks my socks off.
Hadn't been aware of this one till yesterday, when friend of PowerPop Capt. Al played it on his intertube radio show, but sweet jeebus -- everything I hear from that Loveless kid just knocks my socks off.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Your Tuesday Moment of Extended Metaphor
From 2007, please enjoy genius wisenheimer Todd Snider and a great live performance of "Ballad of the Kingsmen."
And may I just add that I really really hope Marilyn Manson and Jack Ely (the guy who sang "Louie Louie") have heard that song.
[h/t WGG]
And may I just add that I really really hope Marilyn Manson and Jack Ely (the guy who sang "Louie Louie") have heard that song.
[h/t WGG]
Monday, November 26, 2018
Three Part Harmonies and a Cloud of Dust
An excerpt from what appears to be a very cool documentary about Graham Nash and The Hollies and the late 60s.
If I haven't mentioned it, the original Hollies are pretty much one of my top five bands of all time. The Floor Models used to cover "Bus Stop," and really well, and I've always said that playing it in front of an audience was one of the greatest thrills of my adult life.
If I haven't mentioned it, the original Hollies are pretty much one of my top five bands of all time. The Floor Models used to cover "Bus Stop," and really well, and I've always said that playing it in front of an audience was one of the greatest thrills of my adult life.
Friday, November 23, 2018
Yet Another Reason Roger McGuinn is Totally Cool
From an interview with McGuinn in the current edition of MOJO (the one with the White Album on the cover, and the magazine's 300th issue):
Here's my favorite song from the show, as heard on the first of its soundtrack albums.
"Sailing on a Sunbeam," by Des Toohey and Frank Coughlan.
Corny as hell, obviously, but there's something ineffably appealing about it anyway.
Oh, and if the player doesn't work, here's the share link: https://app.box.com/s/8nqze42qfk4e5tauyv6oqwo56592lbos
Have a great weekend, everybody!!!
[h/t Peter Scott]
Q: What is your favourite Saturday night record?
A: Well, I'll probably be watching Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries on Netflix. It's Australian, a period piece – the music is 20's jazz, speakeasy flapper music/
Here's my favorite song from the show, as heard on the first of its soundtrack albums.
"Sailing on a Sunbeam," by Des Toohey and Frank Coughlan.
Corny as hell, obviously, but there's something ineffably appealing about it anyway.
Oh, and if the player doesn't work, here's the share link: https://app.box.com/s/8nqze42qfk4e5tauyv6oqwo56592lbos
Have a great weekend, everybody!!!
[h/t Peter Scott]
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Walking in Memphis
Because nothing says Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody! like a deeply embarrassing Elvis Presley song...
..co-written by Ed Wood Jr.'s girlfriend Delores Fuller.
True story: The 45 of this...
...was actually on the jukebox at my college snack bar, and one night I loaded it up with two dollars worth of dimes and played the song 20 times in a row. As an experiment to see how fast I could clear the place. Pretty damn fast, if memory serves, BTW.
In any case -- Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody!!!
..co-written by Ed Wood Jr.'s girlfriend Delores Fuller.
True story: The 45 of this...
...was actually on the jukebox at my college snack bar, and one night I loaded it up with two dollars worth of dimes and played the song 20 times in a row. As an experiment to see how fast I could clear the place. Pretty damn fast, if memory serves, BTW.
In any case -- Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody!!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
It's Never Too Late to Say You're Sorry
From his just released album Tambourine Alley, please enjoy the annoyingly talented Marc Platt...
...and his should be a hit single "Make Your Amends."
Marc, who by the way is a genuine mensch, used to be in an absolutely sensational 80s L.A. band called The Real Impossibles, who were in the same general vein as The Plimsouls and every bit as good; I got to know him when Zero Hour Records, the Australian home of the fabulous Floor Models, put out a Real Impossibles compilation (which I highly recommend and you can and should order it over HERE). I should add that it is a source of some pride to me that he and I are labelmates.
I should also add that you can -- and very definitely should -- download Tambourine Alley, which is so good that it makes me want to quit trying to make music, over at Amazon HERE.
You're welcome.
...and his should be a hit single "Make Your Amends."
Marc, who by the way is a genuine mensch, used to be in an absolutely sensational 80s L.A. band called The Real Impossibles, who were in the same general vein as The Plimsouls and every bit as good; I got to know him when Zero Hour Records, the Australian home of the fabulous Floor Models, put out a Real Impossibles compilation (which I highly recommend and you can and should order it over HERE). I should add that it is a source of some pride to me that he and I are labelmates.
I should also add that you can -- and very definitely should -- download Tambourine Alley, which is so good that it makes me want to quit trying to make music, over at Amazon HERE.
You're welcome.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Closed for Monkey Business
Computer problems.
Regular posting -- including a fabulous new song by a friend of PowerPop who's initials are MP -- resumes on the morrow.
Regular posting -- including a fabulous new song by a friend of PowerPop who's initials are MP -- resumes on the morrow.
Monday, November 19, 2018
This Getting Old Shit is Really Starting to Piss Me Off
Singer/songwriter/guitar virtuoso and all around great guy Peter Spencer...
...a genius friend of mine from our old days in Greenwich Village, is in the hospital awaiting triple bypass surgery after a heart attack on Thursday.
Here's "Casanova's Waltz," one of my favorite songs from his quite amazing catalogue.
Get better soon, Pete. We here at PowerPop are lighting multiple metaphorical candles for your speedy recovery.
...a genius friend of mine from our old days in Greenwich Village, is in the hospital awaiting triple bypass surgery after a heart attack on Thursday.
Here's "Casanova's Waltz," one of my favorite songs from his quite amazing catalogue.
Yes once I had money and lovers
Once I had teeth in my jaw
But why have adventures except when you're old to tell stories
That fill your companions with awe?
I shall die here of boredom
I shall die here of boredom
Get better soon, Pete. We here at PowerPop are lighting multiple metaphorical candles for your speedy recovery.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Your Friday Moment of Why Didn't I Get the Memo? (Special The Queen of Soul Edition)
From 1970, please enjoy the late great Aretha Franklin and her astounding version of "Son of a Preacher Man."
I am embarrassed to confess that I hadn't heard that until last week, when friend of PowerPop Capt. Al played it on his intertube radio show.
I should also add that, like any right-thinking sentient humanoid, I am a huge fan of Dusty Springfield, and think that her hit recording of that song is one of the greatest things ever.
That said, Aretha's take on it is just on a whole other level.
Have a great weekend, everybody!
I am embarrassed to confess that I hadn't heard that until last week, when friend of PowerPop Capt. Al played it on his intertube radio show.
I should also add that, like any right-thinking sentient humanoid, I am a huge fan of Dusty Springfield, and think that her hit recording of that song is one of the greatest things ever.
That said, Aretha's take on it is just on a whole other level.
Have a great weekend, everybody!
Thursday, November 15, 2018
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