Ooh Lonely River Has Not Got the Time to Say

Title is from "River Song" by Dennis Wilson. I really want the new issue of Rolling Stone with the top 100 Beatles songs...

Forget It Brother You Can Go At It Alone!

Today we celebrate the birth of Joe Strummer, the frontman of the greatest punk band ever and my second favorite band ever.


Here's a link to an article written by The Edge for Rolling Stone's feature on the 100 greatest bands/performers of all time on how the Clash influenced the work of U2.

A great tribute from the huffington post

The charity foundation Strummerville

May Joe R.I.P, there will never be another like him.

"The future is unwritten."

I have had enough, so act your age

Today's Beatles song of the day is...
"You Won't See Me"

When I call you up
Your line's engaged
I have had enough
So act your age

We have lost the time
That was so hard to find
And I will loose my mind
If you won't see me

I don't know why you
Should want to hide
But I can't get through
My hands are tied

I won't want to stay
I don't have much to say
But I can turn away
And you won't see me

Time after time you refuse to even listen
I wouldn't mind if I knew what I was missing

Though the days are few
They're filled with tears
And since I lost you
It feels like years

Yes it seems so long
Girl since you've been gone
I just can't go on
If you won't see me

This track comes from the Album "Rubber Soul" and was inspired by Paul McCartney's relationship with Jane Asher, who was not returning his calls and just flat out ignoring him. It's one of the few Beatles songs where Paul actually sings the lower harmony.

When I walked in through the door, thought it was me I was looking for

I dedicate this post to Pete Townshend. I've always been really fascinated by the way his mind works, it's like he knows something the rest of us don't. Just so twisted and amazingly creative. There's a line in the movie "Almost Famous" that says: "I don't think anybody can really explain rock 'n' roll. Maybe Pete Townshend."

Title is from "This Song is Over" by the Who

Their Hearts Were Full Of Summer

Here's what I've been listening to this summer:

"Van Diemen's Land" by U2
It's the only U2 track that I can think of that is actually sung by The Edge, and it's great. It's very mellow and the Edge does a great job with his vocal oppertunity.

"Running Down a Dream" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
This is a great track for when your driving with the windows down on a Friday afternoon. My favorite part of this song though is the guitar solo, which is just fantastic. It just has that summer vibe to it.

"American Slang" by the Gaslight AnthemAs I've mentioned before, The Gaslight Anthem just might be my new favorite band. This track just gets stuck in my head with it's adrenaline propelled chorus and it's beautifully cryptic lyrics. This band combines the best elements of Bruce Springsteen's and the Clash's blue collar sound and updates them without sounding fake. If you haven't heard of them I HIGHLY suggest you check out all of their records, because I can't think of anything bad to say about any of them.

"I'da Called You Woody, Joe"-The Gaslight Anthem
Normally when I compile lists like this I try to avoid repeats, but this song can't be left off. It's a tribute to JOE STRUMMER! How could I say no? It's very heartfelt and you can really tell that Joe and the Clash had a deep impact on him. It's just like Joe would have wanted it: no pretenses and straight from the heart.

"And I heard it in his chain gang soul.
It wasn't just the same sad song.
Sayin', "Let it out, let it out, let it out, you're doing all right."
And I'm doing all right,
Are you doing all right?

And I carried these songs as a comfort wherever I'd go.
They was there when my summers was high, There when she left me alone.
Saying, "The soul is hard to find." "

"Not Dark Yet" by Bob DylanThis track just has a thick swamp groove. It sounds like he's on the bayou just...waiting. It's slow, and kind of peaceful.

"Boys of Summer" by Don Henley

This is my quintessential summer song. Every time I hear it it just puts me in that state of mind. And also, there's just something about the term "Boys of summer" that I like.

As for my summer reading, I've recently just finished "Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer" by Chris Salewicz. Overall I thought it was a great read all though it takes a while for it to get to the Clash portion of his life.

Just a little summer update for y'all!

Love's Strange, So Real in the Dark

Title is from "Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds. Kind of the story of my life right now. But hey, at least it's almost Friday!