I didn’t post over the weekend so, congratulations to the St. Louis Cardinals. It has been twenty-four years since they last accomplished this (world series win), seems like a long time. It must be tough being a Cubs fan. Early in the series, a lot of the press were criticizing Tony LaRussa for not making a bigger issue of the Kenny Rogers/pine tar affair. I talked to my brother yesterday who brought up a point that the pundits missed. What if LaRussa didn’t push the issue because some of his own guys were touching up the ball? Jeff Weaver’s stuff was dancing around a lot, makes you wonder.
I am headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Bill Dees tomorrow. I have never been there so I am really looking forward to it. It is nice to see Bill getting some recognition for his roll in the Roy Orbison legacy.
While I was packing, I listened to some music that I haven’t heard in a while.
The Riverside Records Story: This is a four disc, boxed set and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys jazz. Riverside was one of those record labels that had its own unique sound. The disc I was listening to today featured Wes Montgomery. What a musician, a true innovator.
Jimi Hendrix- Cry Of Love: This is a record that was unfinished at the time of Jimi’s demise. Every time I hear this record I think about where he would have headed musically if he would have lived longer. Some of the songs here are very well written such as “Angel” and “Drifting”.
The Clash- London Calling: I would be afraid to guess how many time I have listened to this. When this record came out it sounded refreshing to me, it would have the same impact if it were released today.
The Eels- blinking lights and other revelations: This is one of my favorite records in recent memory. I think the writing is superb, great production, recorded well, everything I am looking for as a consumer of music. I have played this record for everyone I know and it seems like nobody else feels the same way about it. That baffles me.
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Tags: Bill Dees, Jimi Hendrix, St. Louis Cardinals, The Clash, The Eels
Stacey wrote,
Yay Cardinals! Hope you got to catch all the games…I figured you were on cloud nine :) I’ve always wanted to hear The Clash-London calling. And I’ve never heard of the Eels, of course. I am a music dork.
Link | October 30th, 2006 at 9:01 pm