Bob Dylan’s “On a Night Like This “ was recorded by Dylan and the Band and released in 1974. It’s one of the best tracks on Planet Waves. Buckwheat Zydeco and Los Lobos covered it. All three versions include an accordian.
“Chicago ranks 28th nationally in gun violence”
Republicans try to distract from the higher gun violence in their states
Gregg Toland – born May 29, 1904
Gregg Toland, one of the best cinematographers ever, was born on May 29, 1904. He is best known for his work on Citizen Kane and pioneering usage of deep focus photography.
NRA convention and conspiracy theories
I’m fed up with the media addiction to Trump
His power is waning so it’s time for less coverage. I tell the media this by replying to their tweets.
The U.S. leads in gun deaths and gun ownership
Time to put an end to this
Covers: Walk a Mile in My Shoes
“Walk a Mile in My Shoes” was a 1970 hit for Joe South. The Lake Street Dive version is in an Ad Council TV ad. One of the covers is by the People’s Temple Choir!
Ban the AR-15
You don’t need assault weapons for hunting or defending your home.
Don’t forget about the Buffalo mass shooting
The Uvalde mass shooting is terrible but let’s not forget the Buffalo mass shooting that also was recent.
Covers: Girls Just Want to Have Fun
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” was a hit for Cyndi Lauper in 1983. I learned today that it was a cover of a 1979 song by Robert Hazard.