Let's play some rock and roll. From VH1 Rock Honors, stick around to the 6:10 mark, where things get fun.
Videos
Merle Haggard – Sidewalks of Chicago
"if i buy the bread, then i can't afford the wine..."
for some reason, i can imagine burnett walking aimlessly around the south side with a bottle in his hand, but i can't picture mijares doing the same. i'm not sure what that means. anyway, here's an old favorite of mine:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuCMgUalvd4
and hold on to your hats, kiddos. coming up next: freealonzo week. i wonder how many GBV clips there are on youtube...
The Hold Steady – Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night
I will never bore of playing this song after the Twins beat the Sox.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhLdjYdQ7jk
Ever.
Thee Michelle Gun Elephant – Smokin’ Billy
i see that nishioka is starting to show signs of life. hopefully some of his countrymen will continue to help wake him up.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qY8SwTY96k
Air – Surfing on a Rocket
I guess I should wait until after the Twins sweep Chicago but I really couldn't help myself.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qot9B51sMpY
Up the division the Twins go.
Carl Perkins & Friends – That’s Alright Mama/Blue Moon Of Kentucky/Night Train To Memphis/Amen
i'm kinda digging on the other perkins, but not as much as this one.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCvE1aoYgDs
1985
Jimmy Ruffin – What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
One of my favorite Motown hits.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vf3ZE7CLg0
English tv, 1975.
Elliott Smith – Independence Day
i decided to go with one of the lesser obvious choices.
EDIT: well, the video i posted was available last night, but not anymore. stupid copyright infringement. less than 10 of you watched it, right? wait, silly question. anyway, let's go with the acoustic version.
1999
see if you can hear smith's under the breath response to the obligatory idiot yelling the "freebird!"
The Flaming Lips – Do You Realize?
The music department here at the WGOM would like to once again wish jobu and peckish jane on the successful delivery of Famished Pete to their family. I'd like to think this as a song read to an infant.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk76rsV71S0
Then again, it might be a little heavy for a little dude.
Bootsy Collins – Rubber Duckie/Psychoticbumpschool/The Pinocchio Theory
rubber duckie, you're the one...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmNegOg6dOM
1978