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Sounds Like Saturday or: Somebody Call the Police

21 Saturday Sep 2019

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Today is the 40th anniversary of Cheap Trick’s Dream Police album. I got to perform my favorite song from this album when VSS did the Live at Budokan a few years back. But, other than Clay Howard, I don’t think anyone touches Robin Zander trying to sing these songs, so, instead of a cover, here’s the real deal. Enjoy!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Hey, it’s me again. Plain to see again. Please, can I see you every day? I’m a fool again. I fell in love with you again. Please, can I see you every day? You didn’t know what you were lookin’ for ’til you heard the voices in your ear.” – “Voices” (Nielsen)

Sounds Like Saturday or: The Gig That Wasn’t

14 Saturday Sep 2019

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Last night we were supposed to do our set of Springfield songs but the Forsyth County Sherrif’s department of the Village of Clemmons had other plans. So, here’s a bit of what you missed with us not playing.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Cause every man sees in the younger man the hope. Every woman sees in the younger girl the dream. Everybody lives the pride and passion of the young. From the womb to the tomb we will remember what it means.” – “Celebrate Youth” (Springfield)

Sounds Like Saturday or: Cars (Not Those Cars)

07 Saturday Sep 2019

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Today is the FORTIETH anniversary of Gary Numan’s The Pleasure Principle which had his biggest hit, “Cars.” A decade ago, he did a live version with Nine Inch Nails and that’s what I’m playing today. Enjoy!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors. It’s the only way to live, in cars.” – “Cars” (Numan)

A Quarter of Grace or: RIP

23 Friday Aug 2019

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25 years ago today, one of the greatest albums I’ve heard was released. This album is Grace by the late Jeff Buckley. #304 on the RS list, I believe this is way too high for it. It should be in the top 100, at least. He had such a distinctive voice, one that was extinguished way too soon. Anyway, here’s a tune from this album, done by the man, himself, live from 1995.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I’m lying in my bed. The blanket is warm. This body will never be safe from harm. Still feel your hair, black ribbons of coal. Touch my skin to keep me whole.” – “Mojo Pin” (Buckley/Lucas)

Let’s Active or: That Dog. His Day.

22 Thursday Aug 2019

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Today is the 31st anniversary (supposedly) of the Let’s Active album Every Dog Has His Day. Let’s Active, if you don’t know, was led by my friend Mitch Easter. He’s a local legend. He did a good bit of work with R.E.M when they first came about. He also was the producer of the second Heavens Sake album, Shinola. Heavens Sake was the first band to actually record in the Fidelitorium, his award-winning (at least it should be) studio in Kernersville. Anywhat! Enjoy the title track!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“When I was in my 20s, I always thought that my gravestone should read, ‘Motorist’ because I always felt like I was driving somewhere. And that might still be true.” – Mitch Easter

29, Really? or: Jet City

20 Tuesday Aug 2019

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Today is the 29th anniversary of one of my favorite albums of the nineties and one of my favorites ever, Empire from Queensryche. This was long before they completely derailed (not in talent but in humanity) and before Chris DeGarmo left. A lot of great songs came from this album and this is one of them. I picked this cover because it looked like a lot of Matt Pinfields in a band together. Enjoy!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

“Whenever I’m alone I’m thinking there’s a part missing from my life; wonder where I’d be without your love holding me together, now. I’m watching the time tick, tick away. Face grows longer every day. Fortunes are lost on the women I’ve seen but without you. I can’t breathe, you’re the air to me! Waited so long I can’t wait another day without you?” – “Jet City Woman” (DeGarmo/Tate)

The King or: 42 Years

16 Friday Aug 2019

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I remember 42 years ago today, sitting with my mother in the “white house on the hill” watching Tic-Tac-Dough on a black and white television set and the news breaking in that Elvis Presley had passed away. It was shocking even though I didn’t care anything about Elvis (at the time). Friends of the family were rocked. It was bad for them.

Today would have also been my ex-wife’s father’s birthday. It was weird. My dad’s birthday is January 8, the day that Elvis was born, (as well as David Bowie) and hers the day he passed. RIP Ronnie.

So, here’s a little snippet of the man doing his thing. Supposedly the last song he ever sang live.

Long live the King!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Are you lonesome tonight? Do you miss me tonight? Are you sorry we drifted apart? Does your memory stray to a bright sunny day when I kissed you and called you sweetheart?” – “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” (Turk/Handman)

Sounds Like a Busy Week or: Apple

19 Friday Jul 2019

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Today is the 29th anniversary of Mother Love Bone’s Apple, their only real, full-length album. I was introduced to this album on Eugene’s Eugeology list a few years back. So, let’s get a cover going, eh? Enjoy!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Wanna show you something like the joy inside my heart. Seems I’ve been living in the temple of the dog. Where would I live, if I were a man of golden words? And would I live, at all? Words and music, my only tools. Communication.” – “Man of Golden Words” (Jeff Ament/Fairweather/Gilmore/Gossard/Wood)

Batdancin’ or: Oh, I’ve Got a Live One, Here

20 Thursday Jun 2019

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Today is the 30th anniversary of the release of the Batman soundtrack from Prince. I was fascinated by it and the film which I saw in the theater at least twice, but I think three times. I watched it over and over and over when it came available on home video. I also loved the soundtrack because I loved this era of Prince.

So, here’s the big single from the album, which I loved.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“And where is the Batman?” – The Joker

A Driving Success or: The Point

14 Friday Jun 2019

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So, it seems my video to help people get around town and find awesome businesses was a success. Someone even wants one of my shirts! I know it seems I’m giving a lot of love to those same businesses but really I’m open to all local businesses. It just seems that, right now, the SOB40 businesses need the most help and I feel it’s my duty to bring attention to them.

01wood

One of the COOL businesses south of Business 40

So, let me reiterate the awesome businesses that are in this area.

Wood & Thread Boutique
Willow’s Bistro Winston-Salem
Di Lisio’s Italian Restaurant
Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique
Twin City Hive Coffee Lounge
Camino Bakery Brookstown
Meridian Restaurant
Alkali Hair Studio
The Historic Brookstown Inn
Señor Bravo Mexican Restaurant
Heyday Guitars
Machine Gun Graphics
Kaleideum Downtown
The Tavern in Old Salem
The Flour Box Tea Room and Cafe
Visit Winston-Salem
Old Salem Museums & Gardens

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“A very chill but informative video. I enjoyed cruising around WS with you! And, where can I get one of those cool shirts?” – BarLazy JJ