New Jersey's uncomparable Feelies are playing tonight for free at Chicago's Jay Pritzker Pavillion (it's that crazy Frank Gehry job behind the bean). This almost makes up for the Clean canceling their US tour.
The Feelies' first record, 1980's Crazy Rhythms, is a revelation. Get it here.
See you tonight!
6.27.2009
PRETTY YOUNG THINGS
Pre-Motown Jackson 5 on the Gary, Indiana label Steeltown:
Jackson 5 - Tracks of My Tears
Jackson 5 - Big Boy
And here's Michael demoing "Working Day and Night" from Off the Wall:
Michael Jackson - Working Day & Night (demo)
But, you know, rarities sort of miss the point. Thriller is ALL HITS.
Jackson 5 - Tracks of My Tears
Jackson 5 - Big Boy
And here's Michael demoing "Working Day and Night" from Off the Wall:
Michael Jackson - Working Day & Night (demo)
But, you know, rarities sort of miss the point. Thriller is ALL HITS.
6.25.2009
6.23.2009
ALEXANDER CALDER: LE CIRQUE
Part 1:
Part 2:
Alexander Calder, inventor of the mobile, shows off his kinetic sculpture/puppet show.
Part 2:
Alexander Calder, inventor of the mobile, shows off his kinetic sculpture/puppet show.
6.21.2009
TODAY IS GOING TO BE THE LONGEST DAY
Something to know: A bike ride through Puerto Rican Day traffic is a high stress endeavor. I've never seen so many gleeful expressions and dudes holding comically huge flags. I felt a little left out really. I don't even know where to get flags that big, much less what nation I might endorse.
Nepal obviously has the best flag:
but I imagine a whole sea of people waving Macedonian flags would really impress the bewildered cyclist.
ANYWAY, J.J. Cale is really good. I only discovered this recently. I'm always looking for big, emphatic feelings songs, but sometimes I just want music to sound pleasant and bored. Apparently classic rock equal parts bored and pleasant is called the "Tulsa Sound." I've never been to Tulsa, but judging from its sound, I'm guessing it's pretty boring but also really chill.
J.J. Cale - Cherry
J.J. Cale - Mona
Nepal obviously has the best flag:
but I imagine a whole sea of people waving Macedonian flags would really impress the bewildered cyclist.
ANYWAY, J.J. Cale is really good. I only discovered this recently. I'm always looking for big, emphatic feelings songs, but sometimes I just want music to sound pleasant and bored. Apparently classic rock equal parts bored and pleasant is called the "Tulsa Sound." I've never been to Tulsa, but judging from its sound, I'm guessing it's pretty boring but also really chill.
J.J. Cale - Cherry
J.J. Cale - Mona
6.20.2009
I HEAR SOMEBODY CRYING: SOUL BURNERS
1. Jean Stanback - I Still Love You
2. George Perkins and the Silver Stars - Crying in the Streets
3. Derrick Harriot and the Jiving Juniors - My Last Letter
4. The Miracles - After All
5. Marva Whitney - If You Love Me
6. Lonnie Mack - Why
7. Double Soul - I Can't Use You
8. Derrick Morgan & Hortense Ellis - I'm Gone
9. Barbara and the Browns - In My Heart
10. Bessie Banks - Go Now
Download
6.18.2009
YOU BETTER RUN: LEE HAZELWOOD'S "COWBOY IN SWEDEN"
Lee Hazelwood's been getting a lot of play around the house lately, as his music seems to be the perfect accompaniment to any situation: break-ups, languid summer afternoons, late-night drinking, etc. After moving to Stockholm in the 1970's, he released Cowboy in Sweden, an album meant to complement a very Johnny Cash-esque TV production by the same name. Below is a clip from the show.
You can find the album here.
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