tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87895026720891123612024-03-12T23:28:43.889-04:00Fanatical Recycling Inc.Trying to save the world from wilted petunias and sad geraniums.Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-21447960850543055702017-08-25T11:39:00.000-04:002017-08-25T11:55:38.093-04:00Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce; no relation.<div style="background-color: white; color: #26282a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
<span style="font-weight: normal;">I thought I would like to read the book that Hawkeye Pierce is named after. I thought this book was about Native Americans, Anglo-American Colonists and French Canadian Colonists. However, this is a Romance about two young women, who never belonged in the wilds of colonial America and their retirement age, military commander father. "Give me my children ," said Munro, hoarsely ; "trifle no longer with a father's agony, but restore me my babes." Is Fenimore Cooper a pen name for Jane Austen? </span></div>
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We're gonna tie up this Bizarro Cover countdown with, perhaps, the greatest southern rock band of my generation. As well as,one of the most unsung rock bands of all time. Here they are covering a tune about the struggles of American blue collar working men, or maybe it's about a hobo?<br />
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You'll have to suffer through a few original REM tunes during the video which is all good stuff in my book.<br />
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Here's the final roundup of Bizarro Cover tunes.<br />
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<li>Richard Thompson covers Britney Spears</li>
<li>B-Hole Surfers cover Donovan</li>
<li>Camper Van Beethoven cover Black Flag</li>
<li>David Bowie covers The Velvet Underground</li>
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Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-64052612241235399252017-02-01T12:00:00.000-05:002017-02-01T12:00:06.523-05:00We now take a break from our regularly scheduled program. I really wish there were more information attached to this video, like a date, such is youtube. However, I present to you the original Wailers preforming Duppy Conqueror. I noticed that Bob pronounces "duppy" much like "dopey." Catchy tune, I should stop analyzing Rock n Roll lyrics.<br />
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<br />Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-65921503806833797932017-01-31T12:00:00.000-05:002017-01-31T12:00:11.693-05:00D. J. Danger Donkey's Bizarro Covers: The Meat Puppets cover the Grateful DeadThe first time I heard this recording I was a bit ambivalent. Really, the Meat Puppets play the Grateful Dead? It kind of fits when you think about it, the Meat Puppets are from Az., the Dead is from Cali and they are both Stoner Rock. They are just different ends of the Stoner Rock spectrum.<br />
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I like how this version of Franklin's Tower is stripped down, has no effects on the guitar. This sounds like a garage band playing the Dead and the Puppets, and SST, where not afraid to release this recording for public consumption. So, there's the Punk Rock sensibility of the Meat Puppets, "Here it is. If ya don't like it, sorry about that . . ." I believe that there was a good bit of the same sensibility in the Dead too.<br />
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<li>Richard Thompson covers Britney Spears</li>
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<li>Camper Van Beethoven cover Black Flag</li>
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<br />Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-26877976641003687152017-01-09T12:59:00.000-05:002017-01-09T12:59:05.071-05:00@ccreel67Yeah, I have a Twitter account, @ccreel67. I have had it about two years and usually comment about society, entertainment and beer. Usually, society and beer. 'Cause, Life is Beer and Beer is Life. Look me up on the Twitter if your interested in more of my wise-cracks. Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-86950365650574584932017-01-02T15:41:00.000-05:002017-01-02T15:41:18.096-05:00Happy 2017, and all!Here we are at the beginning of a new year. I feel I can say that, unlike years past, we are on the verge of something new. I will just add that I hope that civilization is not about to repeat the Fall of the Roman Empire. That's my take on our current sociopolitical climate, now on to less meaningful pursuits.<br />
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First, I must submit a retraction for my post of May 4, 2016. I mentioned that The Clash had recorded the tune Police and Thieves for their Black Market Clash album. This is incorrect, Police and Thieves appeared on the recording titled The Clash. Good tunes none-the-less.<br />
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2nd: I wanna round out this evil list of cover tunes with an even number, like ten. I believe we're up to number eight . . .<br />
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<li>Richard Thompson covers Britney Spears</li>
<li>B-Hole Surfers cover Donovan</li>
<li>Camper Van Beethoven cover Black Flag</li>
<li>David Bowie covers The Velvet Underground</li>
<li>The Clash covers Roots Reggae</li>
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How about another punk rock version for the new year? How about These Boots are Made for Walkin' by Seven Seconds?<br />
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Happy New Year to you all and I hope to be typing to you again soon.Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-42770751194885694792016-08-08T12:00:00.000-04:002016-08-08T12:00:08.834-04:00D. J. Danger Donkey's Bizarro Covers: Plain Wrap plays Buffalo Springfield<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Here's an Oldie Goldie, a cover of a 13th Floor Elevator song by Sister Double Happiness. (Google that kids.) This track is from a 13th Floor Elevator tribute recording that I owned at one time. Red Temple Prayer is a apt summery of my current employment situation. 'Cause I always thought the lyrics were "working like a prisoner for a two headed dog." Who can tell with these Roky Erickson tunes? But thanks Roky, without you Rock n Roll wouldn't be as weird as it is.<br />
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Here are the original recordings plus Robber Dub, have a skanky day.<br />
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<br />Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-29618227294428356062016-05-03T12:00:00.000-04:002016-05-03T12:00:00.175-04:00D. J. Danger Donkey's Bizarro Covers: David Bowie covers Lou ReedHere's a classic covering the work of another classic. We are all awarded in this super talent situation. Ya gotta love these Best of the BBC collections.<br />
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C.V.B. also played heavily in the soundtrack of my adolescents. While the lyrics of Wasted didn't describe my life style it is funny and has a "catchy tune." Plus, I love Black Flag too. Today, while I sit here typing, I am wearing a Cal Berkley sweatshirt which fits perfectly with the West Coast Mellow Folkie theme.<br />
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3. Camper Van Beethoven -- WastedChris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-47559667135012475122016-04-28T12:00:00.000-04:002016-04-28T12:00:07.651-04:00D. J. Danger Donkey's Poteneially Bizarro Cover Tunes: Bunghole Surfers cover DonovanYou all may have discovered this one after watching my list post from the B-Holes. Hurdy Gurdy Man is pretty bizarro and what better way too make it full-blown BIZARRO than to have it preformed by the Bungholes? This one's a stoner classic, 'nuff said.<br />
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2. Bunghole Surfers -- Hurdy Gurdy ManChris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-26290112710108263062016-04-27T12:00:00.000-04:002016-04-27T12:00:33.769-04:00D. J. Danger Donkey's Potentially Bizarro Cover Tunes: Richard Thompson covers Britney SpearsThis one is self explanatory as it represents Mr. Thompson's excellent sense of humor.<br />
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1. Richard Thompson -- Opps, I did it again.Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-51619668558822081272016-04-26T12:25:00.000-04:002016-04-26T12:25:01.278-04:00Twenty-five tunes you've never heard because you were not listening. #25: Bob James -- NautilusSo, so, so, here we go with the last tune of this countdown. I actually had not heard this tune until I began playing GTA: San Andreas recently. Yeah, I just started playing a twelve year old game 'cause that's how old farts roll.<br />
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2. Junior Kimbrough -- Gotta Try You Girl<br />
3. Paul Simon -- Stranded in a Limousine<br />
4. Booker T & the M.G.s -- Green Onions<br />
5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />
6. The Jam -- In the City<br />
7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />
8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />
9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />
10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />
11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />
12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />
13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />
14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />
15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel<br />
16. The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Over <br />
17. Bung Hole Surfers -- Pepper<br />
18. Azarcheal -- Leg<br />
19. Hawkwind -- Silver Machine <br />
20. Spinal Tap -- Short and Sweet <br />
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22. Richard Thompson -- Clavary Cross<br />
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Here we are again . . . I started a new job last Saturday, April 17. Unfortunately, it is not a new job with more money for less work. It's another job which I work a few days a week after the day is done at my old job. It's just a thing and only put a delay in this music countdown.</div>
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This guy, how about some Delta Blues from the Nile Delta? I probably learned about Vieux Farka Toure by listening to Public Radio. His father was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Farka_Tour%C3%A9" target="_blank">Ali Farka Toure</a>. Martin Scorsese's quote in the Wiki article summarizes this music. The music of the Toure boys is influenced by the "D.N.A. of the Blues." As noted by the similarity of their style with Junior Kimbrough. </div>
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One through 24!:<br /><br />1. The Damned -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde<br />1.5. The Damned -- White Rabbit<br />2. Junior Kimbrough -- Gotta Try You Girl<br />3. Paul Simon -- Stranded in a Limousine<br />4. Booker T & the M.G.s -- Green Onions<br />5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />6. The Jam -- In the City<br />7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel<br />16. The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Over <br />17. Bung Hole Surfers -- Pepper<br />18. Azarcheal -- Leg<br />19. Hawkwind -- Silver Machine <br />20. Spinal Tap -- Short and Sweet <br />21. Mountain -- Nantucket Sleigh Ride <br />22. Richard Thompson -- Clavary Cross<br />23. Yabby You -- Conquering Lion Dub </div>
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One through 23!:<br /><br />1. The Damned -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde<br />1.5. The Damned -- White Rabbit<br />2. Junior Kimbrough -- Gotta Try You Girl<br />3. Paul Simon -- Stranded in a Limousine<br />4. Booker T & the M.G.s -- Green Onions<br />5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />6. The Jam -- In the City<br />7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel<br />16. The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Over <br />17. Bung Hole Surfers -- Pepper<br />18. Azarcheal -- Leg<br />19. Hawkwind -- Silver Machine <br />20. Spinal Tap -- Short and Sweet <br />21. Mountain -- Nantucket Sleigh Ride <br />22. Richard Thompson -- Clavary Cross<br />23. Yabby You -- Conquering Lion DubChris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-2953305849359409792016-04-13T12:00:00.000-04:002016-04-24T11:51:00.013-04:00Twenty-five tunes you've never heard because you were not listening.: #22: Richard Thompson -- Calvary CrossNumber twenty-five is sneaking up quickly and it's getting all Rock n Roll in here. Now we go back too the U.K. for a musician who I am surprised didn't appear earlier in the list. Richard Thompson is, a personal favorite and, a rear commodity in the in Rock n Roll. Thompson has been surpassed in Super Star status by lesser talented musicians. That's how it is with quality, often we have to seek too find the best, top quality. I'm that guy, I wanna find the great music.<br />
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I'll let you all investigate the details of Mr. Thompson's career which started way back in the 60s with Fairport Convention. I just have to ask, what other rock musician finger picks that dang electric guitar like this? The other candidate for the Thompson tune was Shoot out the Lights, it rocks too!<br />
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If you investigate Mr. Thompson, your are bound to learn that is son and daughter are both musicians too. Richard's duo with Teddy, Persuasion, is another lovely tune. <br />
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1. The Damned -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde<br />
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2. Junior Kimbrough -- Gotta Try You Girl<br />
3. Paul Simon -- Stranded in a Limousine<br />
4. Booker T & the M.G.s -- Green Onions<br />
5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />
6. The Jam -- In the City<br />
7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />
8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />
9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />
10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />
11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />
12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />
13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />
14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />
15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel<br />
16. The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Over <br />
17. Bung Hole Surfers -- Pepper<br />
18. Azarcheal -- Leg<br />
19. Hawkwind -- Silver Machine <br />
20. Spinal Tap -- Short and Sweet <br />
21. Mountain -- Nantucket Sleigh Ride<br />
22. Richard Thompson -- Calvary CrossChris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-5898362616727815062016-04-12T12:00:00.000-04:002016-04-12T12:00:12.337-04:00Twenty-five tunes you've never heard because you were not listening.: #21 Mountain -- Nantucket SlaighrideNow back to the States. This tune was almost number twenty until the grooviness that is Short and Sweet popped up in my Pandora rotation again. I think there is little question that Mountain was a precursor too Jam Bands. Nantucket Sleighride is basically a long instrumental with some improvisation, isn't that what Jam Bands do? And heck, they played at Woodstock!<br />
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The point is, this tune's got Nick Lowe written all over it. I wouldn't be surprised if Nick Lowe had a hand in producing some of the Spinal Tap recordings. I will try to remember too feature some Nick Lowe when I do the list of personal favorites.<br />
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And now I have learned that this track features John Mayer and Steve Vai, no wonder it is so funky. Also, this tune is featured on Guitar Hero and Lego Guitar Hero. So, maybe you have heard it and I wasn't listening?<br />
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One through twenty!:<br /><br />1. The Damned -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde<br />1.5. The Damned -- White Rabbit<br />2. Junior Kimbrough -- Gotta Try You Girl<br />3. Paul Simon -- Stranded in a Limousine<br />4. Booker T & the M.G.s -- Green Onions<br />5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />6. The Jam -- In the City<br />7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel<br />16. The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Over<br />
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18. Azarcheal -- Leg<br />
19. Hawkwind -- Silver Machine<br />
20. Spinal Tap -- Short and Sweet -- Nantucket Sleigh Ride Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-56765734376108482512016-04-08T12:00:00.000-04:002016-04-08T12:00:24.645-04:00D J Danger Chris spins the Non-HitsNow class, let's review. Why my obsession with Johnson City, Tn? I currently live 56 miles from Johnson City. When I lived in Strawberry Pains, Tn. I was 80 miles from J.C. It is a quaint little place but, as I hope I have mentioned, Jonesborough, Tn. is more quaint. (Home of the International Story Telling Fest. ya know?)<br />
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Second: This 25 tunes project was originally conceived as a 100 song list. I opted to try twenty-five tunes and see how it progressed. So far, so good. There will probably be a "25 tunes you haven't heard because you're a Millennial" list. It should contain plenty of music that is older than I am. There may be a personal favorites list and, maybe, a list of tunes from the Grand Theft Auto gaming franchise. 'Cause they license the music for the game soundtracks. The music in the games runs the gambit from great tunes to bizarro to disposable Pop.<br />
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Let's finish the first 25 tunes and then I will let you all know what's up next from the Danger D.J. <br />
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1. The Damned -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde<br />
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2. Junior Kimbrough -- Gotta Try You Girl<br />
3. Paul Simon -- Stranded in a Limousine<br />
4. Booker T & the M.G.s -- Green Onions<br />
5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />
6. The Jam -- In the City<br />
7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />
8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />
9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />
10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />
11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />
12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />
13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />
14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />
15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel<br />
16. The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Ove<br />
17. Bung Hole Surfers -- Pepper<br />
18. Azarcheal -- Leg<br />
19. Hawkwind -- Silver MachineChris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-30773917266330574642016-04-05T12:00:00.000-04:002016-04-05T12:00:27.564-04:00Twenty-five tunes you've never heard because you were not listening.: #18 Arzachel -- Leg<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />
6. The Jam -- In the City<br />
7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />
8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />
9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />
10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />
11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />
12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />
13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />
14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />
15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel<br />
16. The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Over<br />
17. B-Hole Surfers -- Pepper<br />
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I had forgotten the song name but remembered the "Cinnamon and Sugary" chorus, that's pretty memorable. I had a recording of this and some other Surfers songs at one time, most likely on a cassette tape. Who knows what ever became of it? I censored the song choice here too. I considered using the Surfers tune Barking Dogs, I no longer enjoy Noise Rock as I once did. </div>
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I'm not about to try to analyze that video. If their reputation holds any truth, the day they shot this video must have been one of their most sober days ever. </div>
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Just three more tunes, or tracks, to number twenty. Hopefully we can work through that this week. </div>
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1. The Damned -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde<br />
1.5. The Damned -- White Rabbit<br />
2. Junior Kimbrough -- Gotta Try You Girl<br />
3. Paul Simon -- Stranded in a Limousine<br />
4. Booker T & the M.G.s -- Green Onions<br />
5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />
6. The Jam -- In the City<br />
7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />
8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />
9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />
10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />
11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />
12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />
13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />
14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />
15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel<br />
16. The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Over<br />
17. B - Hole Surfers -- Pepper Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-42009636488839150632016-03-15T12:00:00.000-04:002016-04-03T18:52:21.228-04:00Twenty-five tunes you've never heard because you were not listening.: #16 The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Over<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I really could have picked any song by The Dream Syndicate, ever heard of them? If you have, I know who you are. "Tell Me When It's Over" has a great "hook" and lyrics that I find poetic. I almost chose the song "When You Smile," or "Halloween." Just listen to this recording, Live at Raji's, it's one of Dream Syndicate's best. </div>
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Dream Syndicate is the band that introduced me to Jam Bands. This is making an assumption that all Jam Bands are influenced by Neil Young, and I believe they all are. They (Dream Syndicate) predated the term Jam Band. I guess Garage Band or Post Punk would be the best descriptor for Dream Syndicate, they predated Alternative too. The Velvet Underground is always mentioned in articles about Dream Syndicate but how often is Television included in these conversations?</div>
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I did a brief search too see if there's been a Dream Syndicate tribute recording and found this cover of Halloween by some guys called Polar. It's appropriate, the V.U. influence is apparent. Also looks like Yo La Tengo has covered this one too. </div>
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Also, "I'm just tryin' to remember, the days of wine and roses."</div>
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1. The Damned -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde<br />
1.5. The Damned -- White Rabbit<br />
2. Junior Kimbrough -- Gotta Try You Girl<br />
3. Paul Simon -- Stranded in a Limousine<br />
4. Booker T & the M.G.s -- Green Onions<br />
5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />
6. The Jam -- In the City<br />
7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />
8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />
9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />
10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />
11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />
12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />
13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />
14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />
15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel<br />
16. The Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When It's Over Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789502672089112361.post-24152825179449520952016-03-10T12:00:00.000-05:002016-04-03T18:53:10.372-04:00Twenty-five tunes you've never heard because you were not listening.: #15 Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel Yeah, yeah, yeah, everyone has heard this song. It certainly fits my East Tennessee, Johnson City theme. I actually didn't know the name of the tune, I just remembered a song that mentioned Johnson City. I also didn't know this tune had been recorded my Darius Rucker. I found this article with all the, seeming, relevant information from the <a href="http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashvillecream/archives/2013/11/08/so-the-story-behind-that-wagon-wheel-song-is-kinda-cray" target="_blank">Nashville Scene</a>. The comments below the article are entertaining. Anyone who doesn't understand how a wagon wheel will rock you has no concept of per-industrial transportation. <br />
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The geography is all messed up in this song. I don't know why you'd go through the Cumberland Gap too get to Raleigh? But, I have never hitchhiked from the East Coast and I'm not a song writer. Regardless, like The Only King, this song's nut just about the Deep South, it's about all of us. </div>
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1. The Damned -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde<br />
1.5. The Damned -- White Rabbit<br />
2. Junior Kimbrough -- Gotta Try You Girl<br />
3. Paul Simon -- Stranded in a Limousine<br />
4. Booker T & the M.G.s -- Green Onions<br />
5. Lee Scratch Perry -- I am Happiness<br />
6. The Jam -- In the City<br />
7. Brute -- Nine High a Pallet<br />
8. The Doors -- Peace Frog<br />
9. Scientist -- Dance of the Vampires<br />
10. Patti Smith -- Dancing Barefoot<br />
11. Tribe Called Quest -- Left My Wallet in El Segundo<br />
12. Ray Wylie Hubbard -- Snake Farm<br />
13. James McMurtry -- Too Long in the Wasteland<br />
14. The Everybodyfields -- The Only King<br />
15. Old Crow Medicine Show -- Wagon Wheel Chris Creelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993487911122629839noreply@blogger.com0