Today is the 41st anniversary of Steve Winwood’s second solo album after leaving all the various supergroups he was part of. He’s considered a multi-instrumentalist, kind of the way Prince was and like the Purple One, Stevie Winwood played all the instruments on this album. That’s impressive. Here’s a finger-picking style guitarist covering the album’s biggest tune. Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “Don’t you know by now, no one gives you anything? And don’t you wonder how you keep on moving? One more day your way, oh your way. When there’s no one left to leave you, even you don’t quite believe you. That’s when nothing can deceive you.” – “While You See A Chance” (Winwood/Jennings)
So, there was this New Wave band in Canada called Rough Trade. I had never heard of them, that I know of, and since selections are kind of low right now, I looked into them. This is the 40th anniversary their third album for those who think young (the stylized way they put on the album) and this was their biggest “hit,” and I use that term loosely. Before I read anything on them past this album, I thought that the singer was a man and just really into androgyny. Nope, it’s a woman with a Robert Smith fascination, obviously. It’s not a bad song, but I couldn’t find a cover, so I’ll go with a live version. Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “It hit me like, it hit me like, it hit me like a slap. All, all touch. All touch and all touch and no contact. Challenging eyes above the rim of a cocktail glass. Hoping I’d react. All touch and all touch and no contact.” – “All Touch” (Pope/Staples)
We’re still in the “we’re not putting out a lot of music at this time” phase of the year. It’s like the moon, it waxes and wanes. We’re in the waxing stages but it will take a week or so before things kick in. I’d say because of gift cards and such it will pick up pretty good in the coming weeks. But, today is the 46th anniversary of the Trammps’ biggest selling album, the one with the biggest selling single, Disco Inferno. I am always fascinated by Leo Moracchioli and his covers. It’s heavy and tuned-down (a lot) but he’s always so melodic. I’d recommend looking into his other stuff on this YouTube channel. Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “To my surprise – listen – one hundred stories high. People getting loose y’all, getting down on the roof, do you hear? The funk was flaming, out of control. It was so entertaining, when the boogie started to explode. I heard somebody say: ‘Burn baby burn, disco inferno.'” – “Disco Inferno” (Green/Kersey)
I moved this to Monday because yesterday was Ma Mère’s birthday and I wanted to honor her. So, here we are today. The BCPF and I went to Underdog Records and ate at Willows for the first time in 287 days on Saturday. We came home and listened to records whilst watching football. Here’s the haul:
The Hu – The Gereg — If you haven’t heard (or heard of) The Hu (pronounced just like the British Invasion band), you’re truly missing out. It’s Mongolian folk metal. Mongolian throat singing, using Morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur (a two- or three-stringed lute) and hard rock. All that in one place. It’s really interesting and a great listen. This is the 2×LP deluxe edition that has all the bonus tracks with The Hu doing tunes with Lzzy Hale, Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and From Ashes to New. It’s in cream colored vinyl. New.
Kraftwerk – The Man•Machine — Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo, Red Translucent, 180g. “SPEZIAL EDITION FARBIGES VINYL” says the hype sticker. Reissue of the 1978 album from one of the most famous electronic bands ever. I have never heard it, so I’m excited. New.
Donovan – Mellow Yellow — Contains the title track and a lot of Donovan goodness. He was definitely the influence on Belle and Sebastian. They are both from Glasgow, after all. Mono. VG+.
There are actually several $1 records that we bought but I’m out of practice with those and after I cleaned them… forgot to put them in Discogs. I’ll do that later.
Underdog is open odd hours this week. He’s open Monday-Wednesday (he’s usually closed during those times) 11a-7p and is closed from Thursday, 12/31 until Wednesday, 1/6, reopening on 1/7. No porch deliveries until 1/11. Did you get gift certs or gift cards? Go buy some records! Jonathan is taking a well-deserved Staycation. Jonathan and I will have news after the first of the year! I use Discogs to track my collection.
Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’… Scorp out!
— “I’m-a just mad about Saffron. She’s just mad about me. They call me mellow yellow (quite rightly).” – “Mellow Yellow” (Donovan)
Mom with her favorite Santa (and her favorite child)
Salutations™!!
Today is my mother’s birthday. She doesn’t like a big deal made over her and hates pictures of her. So, I made sure to post one. Happy Birthday or Happy Solar Circumnavigational Anniversary Day to Ma Mère, the best mom in the world.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “My mother thinks I am the best. And I was raised to always believe what my mother tells me.” – Diego Maradona
So, I’m breaking my rule of no Christmas songs after Christmas. This is a great version of this tune, and how I feel about Christmas year-round. Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “You’re a foul one, Mr. Grinch. You’re a nasty-wasty skunk. Your heart is full of unwashed socks, your soul is full of gunk, Mr. Grinch. The three words that best describe you are as follows, and I quote: ‘Stink, stank, stunk!'” – “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch” (Hague/Geisel)
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Until tomorrow, Merry Christmas! Scorp out!
— “Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values.” – Thomas S. Monson
Today is Christmas Eve. To me, that’s Christmas. It’s traditionally been when we do our thing. I prefer it to Christmas Day. So, Merry Christmas to all of you. And, while you’re at it, here’s some Kinks.
Until tomorrow, Merry Christmas! Scorp out!
— “The greatest Christmas song ever. Not only is it punk but it’s actually got a really nice meaning behind it.” – solidsnakeisme
Continuing my trip through rocking Christmas tunes, here’s a cool one from the Curled-Lipped-One, himself, Billy Idol. Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet. Jingle around the clock. Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin’ feet. That’s the jingle bell rock.” – “Jingle Bell Rock” (Beal/Boothe)
I love the Darkness, the band, that is. Justin Hawkins has such a unique voice. Some may think it is annoying, contrived, and a bunch of other adjectives, but I dig it. Since we’re touching on Christmas songs, let’s do one from them, shall we? We shall.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “I believe in a thing called Christmas!!!” – Frecklez Love
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