I want to live in Effington.
Sky Saxon, Lead Singer for the Seeds, Dies - Obituary (Obit) - NYTimes.com.
The Seeds…among the most under-rated bands of their day. Both way ahead of their time, and the essence of their time. They were both groovy and punk at the same time. What a great sound, the NOW sound in all its splendor. They were, indeed, the NOW sound.
Now he rests…up in Her room…
Also see this LA Times obit.
King Of Pop Dead At 12 | The Onion - America’s Finest News Source.
Well, it is true that his best work was with the Jackson 5.
Add this to your computer’s spell check dictionary!
From Ben Folds’ Way To Normal epic work.
Music - Steve Earle Frees Townes Van Zandt From His Myth - NYTimes.com.
Texas…Townes Van Zandt…Steve Earle…Lyle Lovett…
Interesting interactions. Article discusses Earle’s latest album of tunes from his mentor.
Swan Song for Patelson Music House, a Store and Clubhouse - NYTimes.com.
Wow, walking into Patelson’s was like walking into a candy story. So much to choose from. Well-stocked shelves with prices written by hand, with pencil, on the inside front page. It was always a highlight to go there back when I used to take the train into the city.
So sad, like so many other things, a sign of change. Of things no longer the same. It was a really, really, cool place.
Beatles Fans Await Upgraded Re-Releases - NYTimes.com.
I caught a glimpse into what these might sound like but I can’t recall which tune/album. It was something which was recently remastered by George Martin.
Anyway, this upcoming series of releases promises to be a royal mess-in-the-making, to be sure. Not to mention that they don’t know or recognize how to deal with Apple Computer, or any computer for that matter. At least, it’ll be another chance to buy recordings we already own <sarcasm>.
When I was a kid my parents bought me the White Album (LP, of course) for an Easter gift one year. Nice. Times certainly have changed!
Top 10 Characteristics of a Great WordPress Plugin | Weblog Tools Collection.
I was just looking for some “top 10″ type blog tools. Here’s some things to consider as you develop your set.
I saw this book at our local libray and wondered what could be so compelling about a book for kitchen knives?
A couple weeks later, I took the book home with me. Wow, this sort of book is way overdue. What a great addition for amateur cooks and others who want to dispel the mysteries of cutting boards, santoku, steel, sharpening, &c, it’s all there and it’s all good!
Also has a great collection of web links including sites mentioned in the book along with videos, and other links to foodie goddesses like Sara Moulton and Lynne Rossetto Kasper.
(rrrrrr)
A Master’s in Paul-Is-Definitely-Not-Dead - NYTimes.com.
Wow, a Master’s degree. Wonder what the post-graduate employment opportunites are like:)
I remember when I was in Mr McLaughlin’s lit class during 7th grade. We were supposed to analyze/discuss some poetry. My choice was I Am the Walrus. I think the teacher with the long hair listening to me stumble on about the song must have thought it all funny…
Surfacing - In Austin, Vinyl Records are Still Vital - NYTimes.com.
Worth a view just to see what it was like back then to scrounge through bins of vinyl looking for that one nugget, that one needle in a haystack.