Monthly Archives: June 2014

Wimmin Singin Wednesday

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Here at WUR (KUR for those of you on the west coast), we don’t play the hits.  Whether we play the songs you like to hear depends on whether you like the songs we like to hear.  De gustibus, baby. So … Continue reading →

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Habanera, Five Ways

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Peut-être jamais, peut-être demain. Mais pas aujourd’hui, c’est certain! (Maybe never, maybe tomorrow, But for sure, not today.) Who knew a descending chromatic scale could be so sexy? Carmen’s entrance aria “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle”, better … Continue reading →

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Monday Prog Selection: Van Der Graff Generator Live on Belgian TV

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Last time we had Genesis, and now again from Belgian TV, it’s Famous Charisma label mates Van Der Graff Generator, led by frontman Peter Hamill. One of the few from the era to stick to it’s guns, … Continue reading →

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Venti . . . . Ummmm?

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Ever notice how much easier it is to remember or learn things you are interested in learning compared with when you are not? Case in point.  After all these years and after all the Starbucks coffees I still … Continue reading →

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Ooh La La

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Since it’s Father’s Day (or just was, anyway), I’m curious what you all think the best man song is. For me it’s probably “Ooh La La,” which was written by Ronnies Lane and Wood and originally … Continue reading →

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Père Jules and Juliette

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: In “L’atalante,” a young girl from the French provinces, named Juliette, marries a barge operator. His occupation seems a promise of escape, and she dreams of traveling the world with him. But marriage isn’t all it’s … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The entrance hall of the NYPL’s Stephen A. Schwarzman building on 42nd St. and Fifth Ave. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Straw Dogs”

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Surely one of the iconic movie advertising images of its era. When the eyeglasses have been broken, you know you’re in for trouble. One of my favorite symbolic chestnuts. Related Paleo Retiree on the “Straw Dogs” … Continue reading →

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Sunday Jazz Selection

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Pat Metheny Group, Phase Dance (1977)

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And I Thought I Knew What a Buccaneer Was Like

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: As I was waiting, a man came out of a side room, and at a glance I was sure he must be Long John. His left leg was cut off close by the hip, and under … Continue reading →

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