A look into Continuum's must-read 33 1/3 series of books that investigate the history and stories behind some of the greatest albums ever made, including reviews of the most recent releases in the series -- Big Star's Radio City and Elliott Smith's XO.
I won't bother to try and convince any doubters of something you should all know already: one of the greatest albums of all time!But i wanted to encourage you to listen again anyway, and to pay particular attention to this typically amazing Randy Newman song. Here are the lyrics to the chorus:Just one smile, the pain's forgivenJust one kiss, now the hurt's all goneJust one smile to make my lif...
You've gotta love Dusty..._Just a little lovin'_ _Early in the mornin'_ _Beats a cup of coffee_ _For starting off the day_ _Just a little lovin'_ _When the world is yawnin'_ _Makes you feel wake up feeling_ _Good things are coming your way_ I think we can all relate to this...The days are just a little brighter, small kindnesses come just a bit easier, the air is crisper...Hell, even the music ...
Ok, never embedded a YouTube video before, but here goes:Just got back from the grocery store. Usually I have my iPod on, but forgot the earbuds - so instead I got to hear this great 60s hit from Dusty over the muzak system. Man, I need some CDs by her, and soon....This sounds like she is singing live to a prerecorded track, or perhaps re-recorded the vocal for this TV show? I'm not intimate en...
Since I'm in a '60s-commercials frame of mind, here are a couple of classics.First of all, I simply love Dusty's little spoken pitch in the middle of this spot. She makes sipping a non-alcoholic drink seem sooo sexy.And then, the Monkees for Yardley Black Label. Some guys have it, some guys never will...