In the interview, Chris Molanphy is back to talk Mike through the hits of 1983. Enjoying vegemite sandwiches, the rains in Africa, and a bunch of sweet dreams, they indulge in the pop mainstays that continue to persist on the radio and at the karaoke bar.
This was a great listen and gave me warm fuzzy all day. I spent many a afternoon from school with my air guitar and of all the ones they talked about I loved these guys more…and this song had to be about me.
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome. Men at Work…
Skip de skip, up the road
Off to school we go
“Don’t you be a bad boy Johnny
Don’t you slip up
Or play the fool”
This is such a great song and being a Jonee (Johnny), I relate. It reminds me of being in summer camp in what was probably 1983. I remember walking around camp and from each bunk you could hear blaring a different Men at Work song.
I saw Ry Cooder in 2018 and it was great fun. And I sat about 5 feet from him the whole time because it was at the Birchmere in Alexandria and seating is first come/first serve. Super fun!
I received an email about a new song by Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs. It reminded me of how much I loved their album 1965 (released in 1998).
Here is Somethin’ hot to warm up your cold Monday:
TIL today: Tori Amos is still making music and it’s just as dark and whimsical as ever.
Also, I have a crush on Anneke Van Giersbergen. Her voice just has this characterful aspect to it, especially when complemented by something heavier and crunchier behind her.
Final confession: I am a sucker for a heavy cover of a non-heavy song. Evidence:
Or something much more mellow, with her as a feature with another band I love:
And one more, because Within Temptation is just that good. When you pair them with a siren like Tarja, magic happens.
I just got a call from one of my best friends after he left a meeting w/ his doctors. His cancer sounds worst than what we thought/hoped. I’m having a tough time w/ all the bad news lately & loss of so many friends. Yes #fuckcancer!
I’ll go with that! Blue Meanies – Blah Blah Blah
One of my favorite versions of Stormy Monday:
Really great stuff, Butcher! Thank you!
Being an Allman Brothers fan, I’ve always liked their version as well.
So…anything newsy happen over the weekend??
Good posts this afternoon on Kobe by Constantine & KC Complains A Lot. Thanks!
The most recent Gist pod was the hits of 1983…
https://slate.com/podcasts/the-gist/2020/01/hits-of-1983
This was a great listen and gave me warm fuzzy all day. I spent many a afternoon from school with my air guitar and of all the ones they talked about I loved these guys more…and this song had to be about me.
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome. Men at Work…
Skip de skip, up the road
Off to school we go
“Don’t you be a bad boy Johnny
Don’t you slip up
Or play the fool”
This is such a great song and being a Jonee (Johnny), I relate. It reminds me of being in summer camp in what was probably 1983. I remember walking around camp and from each bunk you could hear blaring a different Men at Work song.
Jing Jing – Shoukichi Kina (with Ry Cooder)
Ohhhh Ry Cooder – nice!
Ry Cooder played with Hawaiian legend Gabby Pahinui back in 1975, pretty killer stuff!
I saw Ry Cooder in 2018 and it was great fun. And I sat about 5 feet from him the whole time because it was at the Birchmere in Alexandria and seating is first come/first serve. Super fun!
I received an email about a new song by Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs. It reminded me of how much I loved their album 1965 (released in 1998).
Here is Somethin’ hot to warm up your cold Monday:
Black Francis – Test Pilot Blues
TIL today: Tori Amos is still making music and it’s just as dark and whimsical as ever.
Also, I have a crush on Anneke Van Giersbergen. Her voice just has this characterful aspect to it, especially when complemented by something heavier and crunchier behind her.
Final confession: I am a sucker for a heavy cover of a non-heavy song. Evidence:
Or something much more mellow, with her as a feature with another band I love:
And one more, because Within Temptation is just that good. When you pair them with a siren like Tarja, magic happens.
I feel ya. Block a/k/a Fuck it All:
…monday…what can I say…
…still, at least tomorrow is another day
Frank Waln – Wokiksuye ft. Marie Waln, Kodi Denoyer
I’m feeling very melancholy today so I’ll start with a short song by my go to sad band
Husker Du – Monday Will Never Be the Same
Followed by a bittersweet John Prine tune – Long Monday
I feel you on this Monday. Two years ago my friend Joe died. And I’ll be goddamned but we rolled him out of the church to Linus and Lucy
And half of his brothers’ eulogy was “Don’t Stop Believing” quotes
Miss ya buddy. #fuckcancer
I just got a call from one of my best friends after he left a meeting w/ his doctors. His cancer sounds worst than what we thought/hoped. I’m having a tough time w/ all the bad news lately & loss of so many friends. Yes #fuckcancer!
I’m sorry. Good luck to him, I’ll think good thoughts!