Postmodern Link of the Day
See the comments from my Steely Dan post to get the background on this one.
Who is your Popstrology Artist(s)?
http://www.popstrology.com/lookup.html
Also, I have to note I didn't even know who my artist is (Check Out, 1979, October 2nd).
Regardless, this is a fabulous way to think about the music which has been etched into my core. My connection to Steely Dan is deeply related to my connection with my father, who introduced me to them.
Popstrology seems to fit the post-modern bill and even in its kitsch-ness provokes some really personal and, of course, musical contemplation. Thinking back in my life, I am struck with what artists were at the top of the charts during certain monumental moments in my life.
Another great artist that I swear was first discovered by my Dad himself, is
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. Also, probably not super popular among the blogger crowd. His music changed my life. I do not consider him a country singer either. I consider him a blues/gospel musician. More importantly, he is kind of responsible for some of the best moments I've spent with my family and my Dad. I am thinking of a road trip, a four hour concert and just really cool conversations. Plus the sacred bond of our family being hip to Lyle's greatness while the rest of the world seems to miss it is really special to me.
Thanks for the open-mindedness and fabulous comments.
Who is your Popstrology Artist(s)?
http://www.popstrology.com/lookup.html
Also, I have to note I didn't even know who my artist is (Check Out, 1979, October 2nd).
Regardless, this is a fabulous way to think about the music which has been etched into my core. My connection to Steely Dan is deeply related to my connection with my father, who introduced me to them.
Popstrology seems to fit the post-modern bill and even in its kitsch-ness provokes some really personal and, of course, musical contemplation. Thinking back in my life, I am struck with what artists were at the top of the charts during certain monumental moments in my life.
Another great artist that I swear was first discovered by my Dad himself, is
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. Also, probably not super popular among the blogger crowd. His music changed my life. I do not consider him a country singer either. I consider him a blues/gospel musician. More importantly, he is kind of responsible for some of the best moments I've spent with my family and my Dad. I am thinking of a road trip, a four hour concert and just really cool conversations. Plus the sacred bond of our family being hip to Lyle's greatness while the rest of the world seems to miss it is really special to me.
Thanks for the open-mindedness and fabulous comments.
Linda Ronstadt -- You're No Good
Not happy about that...
Posted by
Wayne Smallman
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Well I wouldn't feel too bad about not knowing who Robert John is. I was a teenager when he had his "big hit," and I had to look up the s.o.b anyway. Turns out he had 3 hits. First was some bobby-soxer silliness in 1958, then a cover of the Tokens song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in 1972, and then "Sad Eyes" in 1979. I'll hafta try and find an mp3 file of it, but the lyrics don't ring a bell.
On the popstrology thing, I got Tommy Roe (WHO???). Clearly a resident of the "Where Are They Now File."
As for Lyle Lovett, he's very cool. As Cec said, "Texas Swing" is probably the best category for his stuff, especially with the large band. Saw him on a double bill with Bonnie Raitt a few years ago. We have a few of his discs about somewhere. "Joshua Judges Ruth" is a good'un.
As for my personal faves...Tom Waits probably leads the list...but these days I'm listening to the hits of the 1930s... the stuff that was big when my dad was born. Annette Hanshaw, Bunny Berigan, Ruth Etting, Louis Armstrong, etc.
Posted by
Anonymous
Monday, March 28, 2005