Archive for Passing
The Queen of Disco is Gone
Posted by: | CommentsSadly, Donna Summer passed away today at age 63. She will be remembered by many of us fondly forever — or at least those of us old enough to remember polyester shirts and platform shoes, like Tom Sullivan.
Now, here’s Miss Donna Summer with one of the greatest songs of all time, Hot Stuff from 1979:
Sunday Morning Music
Posted by: | CommentsR.I.P. Don Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012).
Love, peace and soul.
Sunday Morning Music
Posted by: | CommentsSome Chocolate Whiskey and Vanilla Gin courtesy of bandleader Edmundo Ros, who died yesterday at 100.
Friday Open Thread
Posted by: | CommentsInstructions: Deposit interesting information (nuggets) into comments section at the base of this post (bucket).
George Carlin died three years ago yesterday.
Sunday Morning Music
Posted by: | CommentsSorry for the jarring wake-up, folks… but I just wanted to say that although I’m not a Bruce Springsteen fan by any means, this song just happens to be the proud owner of what is, in my opinion, the best saxophone solo break ever recorded in the history of rock music. Hands down.
Political Violence in Arizona
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While we all wait to learn whether Rep. Gifford will survive, it’s clear that Federal Judge John Roll was shot and killed. A ten-year old girl is also reported dead. The shooter has been identified as Jared Laughner.
This is a dark day in America.
