Monthly Archives: August 2010

“Highway 61 Revisited” Turns 45

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

(Weekly song selection will continue tomorrow.) Today (August 30th) marks the 45th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited. Being only 28, it’s impossible for me to imagine the impact that it had on music and popular culture at the … Continue reading →

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1965 Songs: “Play With Fire”

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

“Play With Fire:” is a under-rated and forgotten gem in the Rolling Stones’ vast catalogue.  Its sparse production, simple acoustic arrangement, and Mick Jagger’s haunting vocals easily distinguish it from the rest of the songs that the Stones were putting … Continue reading →

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1965 Songs: King of the Road

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

Short post.  Until I looked up songs from 1965, I had no idea this song was actually from 1965.  I really thought it was from the late ’50s.  Shows you what I know.  When I was younger, I also found … Continue reading →

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1965 Songs: “Gloria”

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

(Before you read this, I’m aware that I might technically be cheating as “Gloria” was recorded in 1964, and released as the B-side of “Baby Please Don’t Go“.  However, it gained popularity when it rereleased in 1965 as an A-side, … Continue reading →

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1965 Songs: Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

I first heard this song when I was about 8, and was confused by the title and the final line.  Where the hell did that bird come from?  He never mentioned it before! Having an English mother, I really should … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Theme: Songs From 1965

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

I’ve been digging the new season on Mad Men lately, and since this season takes place in 1964, I thought it would be fun to devote this week’s list of songs to 1965.  I don’t see Don Draper drinking himself … Continue reading →

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Clash Week, Friday: “The Call-Up”

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

The Clash followed up the magnificent London Calling with one of rock’s most interesting and frustrating albums -Sandinista! A triple disc, 36 song set Sandinista! found the Clash taking the multi-genre experimentation they explored on London Calling and taking it … Continue reading →

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Clash Week, Thursday: “London Calling”

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

The Clash have two of the best opening songs on an album: the aforementioned “Safe European Home”, and the title track off their third LP, London Calling. Its famous guitar line charges along and seers through the speakers.  For a … Continue reading →

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Clash Week, Wednesday: “Safe European Home”

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

“Safe European Home” is without a doubt the best song off The Clash’s second LP “Give ‘Em Enough Rope”.  Even if the rest the album were good (which it’s not) it would be hard to follow “Safe European Home”.   … Continue reading →

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Well It was Bound to Happen…

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Matt Satterfield

Somebody’s already on the Arcade Fire backlash…

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