Category Archives: Music

I Can’t Help It

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Netflix is currently streaming a documentary on the Carter family, called “The Winding Stream.” It includes so many fab songs and performances that it’s almost beyond criticism. So profound are the depths of the Carters’ talent, beauty, and influence … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Personal reflections, Sex, Uncategorized | Tagged Anita Carter, country music, Hank Williams, The Carter Family | Leave a comment

Juxtaposin’: Hawks Songs

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Movies, Music, Performers | Tagged Cary Grant, Come and Get It, Dean Martin, Film, Frances Farmer, Gail Hire, Hogy Carmichael, Howard Hawks, Jean Arthur, Lauren Bacall, movies, Only Angels Have Wings, Red Line 7000, Ricky Nelson, Rio Bravo, to have and have not | Leave a comment

Song Du Jour

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged blues, T-Bone Walker | Leave a comment

Song Du Jour

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, country music, western swing | Leave a comment

Hapa, Live

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: My wife and I recently caught and loved a show by a legendary Hawaiian folk band. “Hapa” means mixed, as in a part-Hawaiian/part-white person. The group Hapa performs traditional Hawaiian music, featuring beautiful melodies, harmonies and values — … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Uncategorized | Tagged Dance, folk music, Hapa, Hawaii, hula, world music | 2 Comments

Lee Hazlewood and “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'”

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Today I learned that producer/writer Lee Hazlewood urged Nancy Sinatra to sing “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” as if she were “a sixteen-year-old girl who fucks truck drivers.” Friends who know Lee Hazlewood’s work better than … Continue reading →