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Sounds Like Saturday or: Vanity is a Mystery

28 Saturday Nov 2020

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Today is the 48th anniversary of Carly Simon’s No Secrets album. The biggest hit, probably of her career, is on this album. It is still shrouded in mystery even these many years past. Who is it about? Is it one person? Is it many people? Is it Mick Jagger (who sang back up on it)? Is it Warren Beatty? Is it James Taylor? Is it author Nick Delbanco? Who!? She has divulged that the second verse is about Warren Beatty. He, however, is “vain” enough to think the whole song was about him. Enjoy!

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Scorp out!

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“You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht. Your hat strategically dipped below one eye. Your scarf it was apricot. You had one eye in the mirror as you watched yourself gavotte. And all the girls dreamed that they’d be your partner.” – “You’re So Vain” (Simon)

Now Normal Chronicles or: All Things Must Pass

27 Friday Nov 2020

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Today is the 50th anniversary of George Harrison’s masterpiece, All Things Must Pass. When I say masterpiece, I don’t use it lightly. The whole album is magnificent. I am exactly one week older than this album. George was definitely the most talented Beatle, although not my favorite. He is The BCPF’s favorite. But, yeah, this album… man… And having “Weird Al” cover it? Heaven, man. Heaven. Enjoy!

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Scorp out!

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“What I feel, I can’t say. But my love is there for you anytime of day. But if it’s not love that you need, then I’ll try my best to make everything succeed. Tell me, what is my life without your love? Tell me, who am I without you by my side?” – “What Is Life?” (Harrison)

Now Normal Chronicles or: Sssslllloooowwwwhhhaaaannnnddd

25 Wednesday Nov 2020

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Today is the 43rd anniversary of Eric Clapton’s Slowhand album. I’m not one to usually promote Eric Clapton because I think he’s overrated and I don’t particularly care for his playing nor his songs. But, there are times when you just gotta highlight the man. That, and there’s really nothing else to talk about today. I love Morgan James and while I think she can be a little over the top, she has some great power in her voice. Enjoy!

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“Sun ain’t nearly on the rise. We still got the moon and stars above. Underneath the velvet skies love is all that matters. Won’t you stay with me?Don’t you ever leave.” – “Lay Down Sally” (Clapton/Terry/Levy)

Now Normal Chronicles or: Hillbillies

24 Tuesday Nov 2020

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Today is the 49th anniversary of the Kinks’ Muswell Hillbillies album. I usually don’t like when British bands do “country” music. It just doesn’t seem genuine. Then again, outside a select few, what country artists are “genuine?” Yeah, not many. Anywhat! I don’t really care one way or another about this album. But, here’s the title track with the best cover I could find (sad, huh?). Enjoy.

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“Well I said goodbye to Rosie Rooke this morning. I’m gonna miss her bloodshot alcoholic eyes. She wore her Sunday hat so she’d impress me. I’m gonna carry her memory ’til the day I die.” – “Muswell Hillbilly” (Davies)

Now Normal Whatever or: The Sign

23 Monday Nov 2020

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Hello, Dear Reader. Like last week, I’ve failed you as a daily blogger. I am writing all of these on Sunday and trying to make them relevant to the day they are. This may not matter to anyone but me, but it matters to me. I am still without my laptop and being in my editing studio (even if it is in my house), doesn’t give me the same push to write. But, to me, it is important that I write every day, at least for every day. So, here we are.

“Today” is the 29th anniversary of Ace of Base’s The Sign album. It is an underrated album and many don’t know that, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, it is one the 100 best selling albums of all-time. I have to say I liked it. I’m a pop music fan, at least of 60s-early 90s pop music. This album had four singles and this was one of them. I really dig this version, too. They do a great job! Enjoy!

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Scorp out!

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“So if you are in sight and the day is right, she’s the hunter, you’re the fox. The gentle voice that talks to you won’t talk forever, it is a night for passion. But the morning means goodbye. Beware of what is flashing in her eyes. She’s going to get you.” – “All That She Wants” (Joker/Buddha)

Now Normal Chronicles or: Mysterious

19 Thursday Nov 2020

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Today is the 29th anniversary of U2’s second best album, Achtung Baby. It had a lot of great things on it but this tune continues to be one of my favorite U2 songs, ever. This is a good cover, too. Also, this is my last post (ish) of my 40s. Enjoy!

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“Johnny, take a dive with your sister in the rain. Let her talk about the things you can’t explain. To touch is to heal, to hurt is to steal. If you want to kiss the sky, better learn how to kneel. On your knees, boy!” – “Mysterious Ways” (U2)

Now Normal Chronicles or: I Love RNR

18 Wednesday Nov 2020

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Today is the 39th anniversary of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ I Love Rock and Roll album. I remember when I first heard the title track, it was as a video on HBO. HBO was the premium channel our podunk rinky-dink “cable company” offered. Two NBC channels, two ABC/CBS channels, PBS, an independent, TBS (which fluctuated for a time), and HBO. That was all we got. Why we needed two of each network? I’ll never know that. Even though the channels have changed, I can name, I think, all the call letters. WSAZ (3, NBC), WVVA (6, NBC), WOWK (13, CBS), WOAY (4, ABC), WCHS (8 CBS then ABC), WSWP (9, PBS) WVAH (23 but 10 on our dial, Independent/eventually Fox). Whew… memory lane nerd alert! Okay, bring it back. We had HBO. In the early 80s, when everyone saw what MTV was doing, they found ways of playing videos. This was one of the three or four I remember. And, this cover, I don’t care what you think of Miley Cyrus. She has a great voice and a lot of talent! Enjoy!

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“I saw him dancin’ there by the record machine. I knew he must-a been about 17. The beat was goin’ strong, playin’ my favorite song. An’ I could tell it wouldn’t be long ’til he was with me, yeah, me. And I could tell it wouldn’t be long ’til he was with me, yeah, me, singin’ ‘I love Rock and Roll, put another dime in the jukebox, baby.” – “I Love Rock and Roll” (Hooker/Merrill)

Sounds Like Saturday or: A Little Self-Serving Jazz

14 Saturday Nov 2020

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Today is the 42nd anniversary of Queen’s Jazz. A couple of years back, the Vagabond Saints society did a full on Queen show. I sang lead on two tunes and in the choir for the rest of the show. Both of the songs I sang lead on came from this album, “Fat Bottomed Girls” and this one. I don’t think I did a very good job, but whatever. Nothing says fun like a fat man dancing like a pixie fairy, right? Enjoy!

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“You say black, I say white. You say bark, I say bite. You say shark, I say, hey, man, Jaws was never my scene and I don’t like Star Wars. You say Rolls, I say Royce. You say God, Give me a choice! You say Lord, I say, Christ! I don’t believe in Peter Pan, Frankenstein, or Superman, all I wanna do is… Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle.” – “Bicycle Race” (Mercury)

Now Normal Chronicles or: Leave No Traces

13 Friday Nov 2020

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Today is the 43rd anniversary of Leonard Cohen’s Death of a Ladies’ Man album. Not his most widely known work, but it’s Cohen, it has to be pretty good. I mean, if you like that kind of thing. I do when I’m in the mood. This song was done by a gentleman with a good voice and I enjoyed listening as he did the lead track from the album. I hope you do, too.

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“As the mist leaves no scar on the dark green hill, so my body leaves no scar on you and never will. Through windows in the dark, the children come, the children go. Like arrows with no targets. Like shackles made of snow. True love leaves no traces if you and I are one.” – “True Love Leaves No Traces” (Cohen/Spector)

Now Normal Chronicles or: Virgin

12 Thursday Nov 2020

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Today is the 36th anniversary of Madonna’s megastar-producing album, Like a Virgin. Her debut album had three big hits, but this album, threw her into mega-stardom. I don’t’ think she’s ever left that realm, either. I love the “Weird Al” parody of it, too. I don’t usually promote singing competitions but this was interesting, so enjoy!

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“I made it through the wilderness. Somehow I made it through. Didn’t know how lost I was until I found you. I was beat, incomplete. I’d been had, I was sad and blue but you made me feel, yeah, you made me feel shiny and new.” – “Like a Virgin” (Kelly/Steinberg)