WFMU is playing "Captain Groovy and his Bubblegum Army." Before that they played "I Want Candy."
Have I mentioned how much I love WFMU?
Edit: I guess the guy who wrote these songs (and a whole bunch more) just died.
Angel: I can stay in town as long as you want me. Buffy: How's forever? Does forever work for you?
'Lies My Parents Told Me'
Buffista Music II: Wrath of Chaka Khan
There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
tommyrot - May 04, 2004 7:22:46 am PDT #2563 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
DavidS - May 04, 2004 7:59:21 am PDT #2564 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Edit: I guess the guy who wrote these songs (and a whole bunch more) just died.
Richie Cordell, part of the team that did most of the Tommy James and the Shondells hits. (And consequently also worked with Joan Jett.)
Michele T. - May 04, 2004 9:05:29 am PDT #2565 of 10003
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
New Mission of Burma!! and new Magnetic Fields - in the same day! It's like they know me.
I also picked up the new Iron & Wine and the TV on the Radio CDs. It's been too long since I went to the record store.
The tracks from the MoB record up on the Matador site rock and rock and rock. I gave it to a co-worker to listen to first, because I'm so damn nice, but I am looking forward to blasting my neighbors later. (I would feel guilty about this if I didn't call my neighbors Mr & Mrs Shouty behind their backs.)
Jon B. - May 04, 2004 9:35:06 am PDT #2566 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
The MoB CD has a quicktime video trailer of the forthcoming documentary.
DavidS - May 04, 2004 9:49:59 am PDT #2567 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
So I am filled with giddy bliss because I scored those two rare Glam comps (by trade) and it's just splendid and ridiculous stuff.
Just consider the titles, like "Teen Wave," "Rub My Tummy," "Fraulein Love," "Lucifera," "Bungalow Love" (this is glam?), "Earthling," "Denim Goddess," and "Rock Roller Coaster." Plus they have great covers and design.
Gandalfe - May 04, 2004 3:07:48 pm PDT #2568 of 10003
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
So I am filled with giddy bliss because I scored those two rare Glam comps (by trade) and it's just splendid and ridiculous stuff.
What are they called?
Jon B. - May 05, 2004 4:30:02 am PDT #2569 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
An absolutely glowing review of the Shaggs musical, now being staged in Chicago.
Polter-Cow - May 05, 2004 6:32:14 am PDT #2570 of 10003
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
The Jem CD? Good stuff. Lovely voice, nice beats, interesting samples. And how cute is it that she wrote a song about 24?
DavidS - May 05, 2004 7:36:33 am PDT #2571 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
What are they called?
Satin Dustbin, and Clap Your Hands, Stamp Your Feet
Guess what I'm missing tonight (in my own neighborhood no less)?
TWO HOURS OF RARE CULT ROCK FILM CLIPS, WEDNESDAY MAY 5
On Wednesday, May 5 from 7-9pm, Richie Unterberger will be showing and discussing rare vintage cult rock film clips at the Park Branch of the San Francisco Library on 1833 Page Street. These clips will include footage of many of the artists discussed in my books, among them:
Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett: Performing "Astronomy Domine" live in 1967 on BBC TV, followed by interview with Barrett and Roger Waters by uncomprehending stuffed-shirt academic
The Electric Prunes: Performing their hit "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" on TV, circa 1967
Love: Doing "Message to Pretty" from their first album circa 1966 on Dick Clark's TV show
Wanda Jackson: Singing and playing guitar on television live, circa 1958
The Collins Kids: Live on TV, late 1950s
Young Marble Giants: Playing "Credit in the Straight World" live in November 1980, New York City
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown: Doing their smash "Fire" on TV in the late 1960s, complete with Arthur Brown dressed in helmet-on-fire
The Pretty Things: Singing "Midnight to Six Man," British TV mid-1960s
Richard & Mimi Farina: Playing "Bold Marauder" live on Pete Seeger's educational TV show, mid-1960s
The 13th Floor Elevators: Performing their hit "You're Gonna Miss Me" on
TV, mid-1960s
The Pentangle: Playing the non-LP B-side of their first single, "Travelling Song," live in 1968
Fairport Convention: Covering "Reno, Nevada" live on French TV on extended psychedelic version in 1968, with Richard Thompson on guitar
The Avengers: Penelope Houston's SF punk band, performing live in the late 1970s
Davy Graham: Playing "She Moves Through the Fair" on British TV in 1963
Tim Buckley: Solo acoustic version of "Song of the Siren" from an episode of "The Monkees," late 1960s
Love: Promo video of non-LP 1968 single
The Monks: Doing "Monk Chant," German TV circa 1966
...plus more surprises!
tina f. - May 05, 2004 8:14:28 am PDT #2572 of 10003
Oh. Lord.
The Pixies are coming to Columbia, MO. I am going to get to see them. I cannot freaking believe it.
FYI: Hec just wanted to make sure that you knew - they are playing two dates in the Bay Area: 9/24 and 9/25 at the Greek Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. I thought I remembered you mentioning not seeing any dates for them upthread.
This Columbia show is for sure - but hasn't been announced by Pitchfork or Ticketmaster or any other official online place that I can find - so there could be more.
I had so given up hope that they were coming to KS or MO. I am going to hear many screams of joy in my ear on the phone today as I let people know.
Damn - I needed some good news in a serious way. This'll do.