And this is how you open your debut album and stay relevant 30+ years later. Much love to Elvis in this performance from November 8, 2007.
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What I’m Jamming To: May 10, 2011
From the Kinks’ 1969 record Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) comes this fast, silly song about British Imperialism from the 19th into 20th century. Really great great concept album that received rave reviews from critics at the time but never reached higher than 105 on the Billboard charts. Arthur is the first…
What I’m Jamming To: May 4, 2011
Today’s jam? A little “Raspberry Beret” as performed by Warren Zevon and the Hindu Love Gods on Letterman, circa 1990. Love the ponytail.
What I’m Jamming To: May 3, 2011
The pride of Upper Darby, Todd Rundgren in a great performance from the Bottom Line in NYC with Kasim Sulton. One of the most influential Power Pop songs, ever. Lovely stage antics, too.
What I’m Jamming To: May 2, 2011
One of the least played live songs in the Springsteen catalog. It’s a shame, too; “Crush on You” is a pretty straight-foward song reminiscent to songs and artists that Springsteen derived his style and spirit from and is always performed with a ton of energy. This clip is from Landover, MD in November 1980.
Live From the Lehigh Valley 