Category Archives: Music

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Posted on September 25, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Amusingly cantankerous interview with the guys from Steely Dan. The older I get, the more I like Steely Dan. Why is that? (H/T Sax von Stroheim) Smart and hilarious deconstruction of the ethnic subtext of “The … Continue reading →

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Mark Knopfler in Concert

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: There are a lot of videos of complete concerts by the subtle and melancholic Mark Knopfler on YouTube. My favorite of the bunch is this sweet and relaxed hour-long show from 2007: Question I’m completely unable to … Continue reading →

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Mark Knopfler of the Day

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The studio track of this song is on Knopfler’s perfectly magnificent collection “The Ragpicker’s Dream.”

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Posted on June 14, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Shouting Thomas is having bear troubles. Have you noticed how many scientific and/or academic studies are done on toys? In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me to learn that some college is offering a degree in Barbie Studies. … Continue reading →

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Swedish Boogie-Woogie

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: Sweden’s old fashioned rock and roll group, The Refreshments, know how to create that authentic boogie sound.

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De De Mollner’s Sunset Strip (With a Few Detours Along the Way)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: After reading Paleo Retiree’s ultra-groovy interview with De De Mollner about her days as a go-go dancer in 60s L.A., I couldn’t help but wonder about some of the Sunset Strip locations she mentioned. A few of … Continue reading →

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Shakin’: An Interview With De De Mollner

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Yesterday I expressed my enthusiasm for ’60s go-go dancing, which I consider to be a majorly underappreciated popular artform. Who doesn’t love the girls who dance behind rock acts? But how much do you know about them? … Continue reading →

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Go-Go Dancing

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: As far as giddy, pure-pleasure culture-activities go, there hasn’t been much that’s given me more pleasure over the years than watching go-go dancers. They’re a lot more than just cute, skillful and energizing eye candy — although, … Continue reading →

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My Verdict on Vinyl

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: After many years in an all-digital audio world, the one we all inhabit now, from cell phone to DVD, I’ve recently been listening to vinyl again. I’ve got a lot of company too, and it’s a … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 15, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio dël Wrongo writes: David Chute posts a 2000 piece dealing with film preservation and digitization. What would Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau think? (H/T Michael Castañeda) Was Blue Öyster Cult the first non-German band to use an umlaut in its name? Wikipedia suggests … Continue reading →

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