I’m not a bright man. I’m not saying my head is empty, but what it’s full of is of absolutely no practical use to anyone. I mean, I could tell you the label that some obscure doo-wop group recorded on years before I was born, and call out all the names of character actors in bad 80s cop shows, but I walk out of the house with my fly open about 40% of the time. It’s a wonder I made to as old as I am. There’s supposed to be wisdom with age, but I am living proof that’s not necessarily the case.
The current state of the world is such a source of befuddlement to me that I’ve completely given up trying to form any cogent world view or make sense of it in any way. I don’t know, maybe it’s for the best. If I knew more, maybe I’d just be more upset about things, like most of the smart people I know.
Thank goodness I have music, and the fine people of DUAN who are always there to show a little empathy (even when it’s just a pat on the head and a “bless your heart”). And maybe – just maybe – tonight I will find that a few of you have also found yourselves confused, muddled, perplexed, flummoxed, discombobulated, non-plussed, at sea, and more words that I would totally look up in a thesaurus if I could remember how to spell “thesaurus”.
Oh, and I almost forgot, but thankfully I have it written on my hand: THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING DEADSPLINTER AND DUAN. Also, have any of you seen my keys?
Zeppelin – Dazed and Confused
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(It starts at 2:00, but do yourselves a favor and watch the whole clip.)
Maybe I can help you, Mutabaruka – The Mystery Unfolds
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and if that doesn’t help, Black Uhuru is the answer – What is Life
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Ann-Margret I Just Don’t Understand:
I often wonder, where is my mind?
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But sometimes it is just a brain stew. Also, lists are my superpower. Otherwise I would remember very little.Â
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Porridge Radio – Born Confused
Fantastic.
I’m not a big Pink Floyd fan but this song always spoke to me
Comfortably Numb
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I just posted this a week or so ago but it’s a good tune
Bongwater – Mystery Hole
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Assorted TV themes.
Canadian Content aka CanCon
Or am I losing my mind? Skip ahead to 10:20 for the song, but the whole interview is…just magic, as Liza herself would say.
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Don’t know much about history, Don’t know much biology.Â
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I’ve a simple mind.Â
Simple Minds, “Dont You Forget About Me”Â
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Sam Cooke, “What a Wonderful World”Â
Iris DeMent and her gorgeous song Let The Mystery Be
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White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane
Even if you’re not an animated movie person, this one is worth it for the reindeer back up singers.