Month: February 2018
The Furby Organ
Before that, there was the Furby Autopsy.
Covers: Let’s Invite Them Over
The original version was by George Jones and Melba Montgomery from 1963. Here’s more on the history of the recording.
John Prine and Iris Dement covered it in 1999. I really like the way Southern Culture on the Skids makes it loud and fast in their 2007 cover.
Rob Porter’s ex-wives speak up
Read what they have to say:
Trump didn’t even mention them. All he cares about is that Porter denied the accusations. The White House has not contacted either ex-wife. Sad!
Covers: Mama Told Me Not To Come
Randy Newman wrote the song in 1966. It was originally recorded by Eric Burdon. Newman’s version appeared in 1970. Three Dog Night had a number one record with it, also in 1970. Their version is much closer to Burdon’s recording than Newman’s.
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Covers: You Don’t Have Very Far to Go
The original version is by Merle Haggard from 1965. Rosanne Cash covered it in 1981.
I love the line “You’re turning down the flame of love to low”
Covers: Wishing
A minor Buddy Holly song covered by Richard and Linda Thompson on the BBC in 1975.
Ethical issues about Trump’s company
Is this the kind of person we want to deport?
Pennsylvania Republicans are still gerrymandering
The new Republican proposal still would result in many more Republicans in Congress than should happen under a fair proposal. I guess the courts will have to settle this one since the Republicans aren’t interested in fairness. Sad!