Oh Yeah

Monday, October 6th, 2008 @ 10:41 AM

I’ve sat here for the past hour trying to think of something to write and my brain is not cooperating. Now watch me fall back on the standard fare of presenting you with a favorite song of mine. Here’s one that many will not know I’m sure. Roxy Music was romantic before ABC, Spandau Ballet or Split Endz had decided to be. Byran Ferry, Brian Eno (oh, yes, this is where Eno got his break) and the rest of the band put out album after album of atmospheric romantic pop which was mostly ignored in America.

After Eno left the band in ‘73 due to concerns of Ferry’s dominance in the band, Ferry’s vision was given free reign which allowed the band to develop the romantic new wave of the early 80’s. Roxy Music’s next-to-last album was Flesh + Blood and included three UK hits. Here is my favorite, “Oh Yeah (On The Radio)”. It’s a nostalgic piece of a man looking back at a love affair when he hears their song. One of the best bittersweet songs of the New Romantic, this UK Top 5 is a musical prelude to the sound that was about to be ushered into the mainstream.

“Oh Yeah (On The Radio)

Trivia: I recently found out Cameron also loves this song and he’s ten years my junior. I don’t know how the hell he discovered it.

Listening to: “Until The Day Is Done” - R.E.M.
R.E.M. - Accelerate - Until the Day Is Done


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Overheard

Friday, October 3rd, 2008 @ 2:15 PM

From a female diner sitting in the patio at the Cherry Creek Grill as I walked by:

I was touched appropriately.

Then it was consensual. Have a great weekend everyone!

Listening to: “What You Won’t Do For Love” - Bobby Caldwell
Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do for Love - What You Won't Do for Love


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I Have Found Love; It Is A Loaf

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 @ 12:07 PM

It’s the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth — food-wise, that is. Great Harvest Bread Company’s spinach-feta bread. Just the smell of it makes me start to sweat, my stomach feels suddenly empty and all I can think about is the toaster and butter.

It’s that good. It’s hearty, heavy and oh-so-very moist. You need to nearly double the time on your toaster for a slice of it. Seriously.

Truly the best bread I’ve ever had. So good it makes me need to use it to sop up the Miracle Of God Whip it caused in my pants.

The horrible thing? They only make it on Fridays so once you’re addicted, you have to wait for days before getting your next fix. I would recommend pinching two loaves while you’re there.

Listening to: “Backwoods Barbie” - Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton - Backwoods Barbie - Backwoods Barbie


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Blue America

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 @ 1:40 PM

Look what I did with the CNN Electoral Calculator. I made the most boring election in the history of America. I do like the outcome though.

Yeah, this would make for horrible television.

No, I don’t have anything better to do. Actually, I’m trying to write a guest post for Spencer since I promised or something like that.

Listening to: “Thinking About You” - Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr - Liverpool 8 - Think About You


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