Category Archives: music

The One The Only Moondog

August 1, 2019 – 8:32 am

The blind musician Moondog lived in New York from the 1940s to 1972. Occasionally the Viking-attired drummer descended from Upstate to wander the streets of the Village. I saw him a few times and never thought much about it, until a friend turned me onto Moondog’s music. The man was a extraordinary genius. Give a […]

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Billboard’s Top 30 Summer Songs

July 4, 2019 – 7:28 am

Most American radio stations run down the Top 1000 songs of all time during the July 4th Weekend. The playlist pleasantly passes the time on the beach. Sunbathers never notice the burn until their skin is the color of an Easter Ham. Once back in the SUV they inevitably crank up the AC and turn […]

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No DARKSIDE OF THE MOON at Thai Go-Gos

January 6, 2019 – 7:25 pm

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON had sold over 15 million LPs, cassettes, and CDs. Pink Floyd soared to even greater heights with THE WALL. 22 million units, yet I have never heard a song from either effort in a Pattaya Go-Go. Pink Floyd does better in Soi 8 beer bars. “We don’t need no education.” […]

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NEW ROSE – The Damned 1979

September 4, 2018 – 3:04 am

The Damned played Hurrah in June 25, 1979. New York’s Misfits opened the show. The 62nd Street club was packed with punks. I was working security and my job was to lead the band up to the stage. Several minutes before the show I asked them if they needed anything and one of them said, […]

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CBS Top 10 Songs For Labor Day 2012

September 3, 2018 – 4:41 am

I googled ‘top ten songs labor day’ and was surprised by the top selection from CBS. #1 Van Morrison “Brown Eyed Girl” I never expected Van Morrison to score that high. Go Ireland. The rest of the list was comprised of old classics. #2 Eagles “Hotel California” #3 Four Seasons “Sherry” #4 Beatles “Hey Jude” […]

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