Lisa Marie Presley

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis, has died at age 54 after cardiac arrest.

RIP

Jeff Beck

Legendary Yardbirds guitarist Jeff Beck has passed at age 78.

RIP

Jerry Lee Lewis

For the second time this week (the first being a hoax) Jerry Lee Lewis has died. The rock 'n roll pioneer and rebel was 87. 

It's that "rebel" label that sticks in my head when I think of Lewis. He was far too out there for '50's audiences, no question. And let's be real, some of his choices would get the same response from society today - deservedly so. 

It's a shame he couldn't have traveled a smoother path, because I think all that bs cost him a career of unimaginable heights. 

RIP

Running up the Hill

There’s a kids bop cover of running up the hill playing rn [at the 3rd St Market] - Smiley - Kate Bush's 1980's release has found a new life with Season 4 of Stranger Things

Singles turns 30

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Today marks 30 years – THIRTY YEARS – since the release of the Singles soundtrack. 

Putting aside the impossibility of such a statement, it’s hard to find words to describe the importance of this album to me. 

It is one of the ten records I’d take with me on a deserted island. Other than Nirvana, it features all the major players of the grunge era, and more. It was one of the first group of CD’s I bought with my “introductory offer” at Columbia House Records and Tape. Most importantly, for a young fan eager to prove the band he was passionate about wasn’t a one and done fluke, there were two mighty, glorious new Pearl Jam songs. 

Hearing Breathe and State of Love and Trust was all the proof I needed. 

Happy Birthday Singles soundtrack. May you be played forever.  

Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone by Ethel Waters

I used Shazam to discover Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone by Ethel Waters. 

Years we've been together 

Seems we can't get along,

No matter what I do

I don't appeal to you 

Makes no difference whether

I am right or wrong

If we can't be sweethearts 

This much you can do 

 Oh, Honey, though our friendship ceases from now on 

And listen, if you can't say anything real nice 

t's better not to talk at all, that's my advice 

We're parting, you go your way, I'll go mine 

It's best that we do 

Here's a kiss, I hope that this brings lots of luck to you 

Makes no difference how I carry on

 Just remember Please don't talk about me when I'm gone.

Writer(s): Sidney Clare, Bee Palmer, Sammy H. Stept Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com

Our Huck

 Said anyone ever mad at anyone in Team Slap:

A-B-C-D-E, F-U

And your mom and your sister and your job

And your broke-ass car and that shit you call art

Fuck you and your friends that I'll never see again

EVERYBODY BUT YOUR DOG

you can all fuck off

(Even our craigslist couch) lmao

But no one dislikes Huckleberry no matter what!!!!!

****Although he did eat 4 full boxes of girl scout cookies while left alone yesterday!!!! - Lisa

Nevermind

Released 30 years ago today

A Half Century Gone

50 years ago today the great Jim Morrison passed away (well, officially at least.) RIP

Temple of the Dog

 30 years ago today Temple of the Dog released their eponymous album.

A Music Quiz

OK music lovers — here are the rules:

Answer each category with a SONG. No repeats and don’t use the internet. It’s tempting but try not to. Go with the first song that comes to mind, change the answers to your own (can’t steal mine).

* Something to Wear - The sweater (Meryn Cadell)

* A Place - New York (Alicia Keys)

* Animal - Eye of the tiger (Survivor)

* A Number - It’s 2:00 in the morning (New kids on the block)

* A Color - Raspberry beret (Prince)

* A Girl’s Name - Billy Jean (Michael Jackson)

* A Boy’s Name - Jessie’s girl (Rick Springfield)

* Profession - The Pope (Meryn Cadell)

It’s harder than you think! Have fun! - LISA

Little Sally Walker

 So I guess Iggy Azalea released a song called “little sally walker” last year...I was like, hmmm that’s a game we used to play as kids....

Yep, it’s the same song. Lol.

You guys remember playing this right?

We so damn old our old games are being made into new rap songs. How tf that happen?! - Lisa

The Gits

The Gits is a melancholy documentary about the titular Seattle band whose rise through the industry ended tragically with the brutal rape and murder of lead singer Mia Zapata. It's not a very feel good story,  but it's one that deserves telling,  and I'm glad Zapata's life, and music,  had a chance to be in the spotlight again. #miazapata #vivazapata #thegitsband #thegits #miazapataforever

Nirvana Unplugged

 The Easter Bunny brought me the LP for Easter.

RIP Kenny Rogers

Sad news tonight, as Kenny Rogers, a country music legend and icon of my youth, passed away yesterday.  He was 81.

My Mom was a huge fan and Rogers' 8 track was ubiquitous in our flat. At some point early in my youth, well before I was ten, my parents took me to one of his concerts. I only remember a fleeting second of the show, but I'm glad I went.

I also remember the whole family going to see his movie SIX PACK in 1982. 

Anyway, rest in peace sir. You made many lives better with your music.

50 Years Ago Today - Abbey Road

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

On Friday with dad to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra! 🎶📷 - Junie @ Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall

Third Times the Charm

- with Tre

Sneaky Snake

St. Adalbert peeps - do you remember this LP from Sr. Virginia's 1st grade classroom? I've been singing "Sneaky Snake" since 1980 LOL and was overjoyed to find a copy of the record today at a thrift store.

What A Wonderful Gift!

The Bookends went thrift store shopping tonight and returned with two presents for their ol' Dad - an LP of The Glenn Miller Story and a wonderful album of 78's of Bing Crosby, circa (I believe) 1934. Hot dog!