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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Songs About America: “Old Old Woodstock” – Van Morrison
For decades Woodstock, New York has been something of a safe haven for many musicians. Famous residents have included Jimi Hendrix, Theonius Monk, and David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and The Band. It’s a secluded area, yet only a two-hour drive … Continue reading
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Tagged Astral Weeks, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Sam Cooke, Tupelo Honey, Van Morrison, Woodstock New York
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Songs About America: This Land Is Your Land
I’ve decided to go back to weekly themes. It seems I do my best writing when I have a specific topic. So with July 4th around the corner, I thought I’d pick song about America. Enjoy. In grade school, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Bob Dylan, God Bless America, irving berlin, Music, This Land is Your Land, United States, Woody Guthrie
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My Mother’s First Rock Concert: U2 in Baltimore
Over the years, I’ve gone to see U2 a total of four times. Each show was special for different reasons. In 2001, I saw them for the first time after years of trying. Four years later when I saw … Continue reading
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Tagged 360 Tour, Achtung Baby, Baltimore, Bloody Sunday, Bono, Concert, Edge, Joshua Tree, U2, Washington DC
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Clarence Clemons: A Tribute
I’ve written a lot about how Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street band captures the sounds of summer. Much of this really has to do with Clarence Clemon’s instantly identifiable saxophone playing. Clemons elevated Springsteen’s most classic songs into anthems of … Continue reading
Adult Swim “Country Club” Playlist, Also Known As “What’s On Matt’s Ipod”
My girlfriend and I have recently started swimming at the public pool on the weekends. Since the pool is usually crowded during the afternoons, we decided to go in the early morning when there’s less people there. The staff refers … Continue reading
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Tagged adultswim, Arts, Cartoon Network, James Brown, Music, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Swimming pool
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Vinyl Love!
I’m a big fan of vinyl. Even in the age of digital convenience, I still prefer the pops and hisses that only vinyl can provide. There’s also a warmth and depth to the sound that is lost. I’ve been collecting … Continue reading
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Tagged Aqua String Band, BobDylan, collectiing records, Elvis Costello, Entertainment, Johnny Cash, Music, Phil Collins, records, Shopping, Vinyl
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Happy Bloomsday
Today is June 16th, otherwise known as Blomsday, the day on which James Joyce’ masterpiece Ulysses is set. As such, I’d thought I’d re-post my essay on Bob Dylan and James Joyce for those new readers who may not have … Continue reading
Songs of Summers Past: Part 2
(Carrie became so inspired by my list last week, that she wrote up a list of her own. Check it out.) (Me, circa 2006.) The Clash – “Rudie Can’t Fail” (Summer 2003) For me, “Rudie Can’t Fail” is the highlight … Continue reading