You Libertines fans already know this one, so I guess this is mostly for the rest of you. Great song. Notable about video is the absence of their co-frontman, the notoriously drug-addled Pete Doherty. Off on a bender, I guess. If you like it, check out performance of same song below on Letterman.
Killer Cars, Catzilla, Hand Of Doom
Words fail me on this one.
What Happened To Gibson?
I was wondering how the company that once made the best (in my opinion) six-string electrics alienated so many loyal customers and landed in bankruptcy. Did some googling and came across the all-too-common tale of misplaced priorities, high staff turnover, and ego-driven incompetence at the top. It took bankruptcy to convince their CEO that just maybe they should focus on building good guitars. Fortunately he’s on the way out. Here is a pretty good summary.
All Songwriters Steal, But…
My favorite comment: “The end result of ‘kissing cousins’ and inbreeding.”
Who The Fuck Is Paul McCartney?
Sir Paul spends a solid half-hour talking about some of his best songs.
What could be better than that?
(26:49, actually.)
Q: Are You A Sexual Misfit? (Answer Below)
1) Scantily clad woman? Check!
2) Older guy in charge, convulsing with laughter? Sorta!
3) Bald, shirtless, scarred henchman? Check!
A: Yes. Yes, you are.
Not Bad For High School Kids…
Guitarist is Duck Dunn’s grandson. When this was made, three were juniors and one was a senior. The senior has since graduated, and the other three are now seniors.
Google Chrome Is 10
Let’s celebrate with an Easter egg game!
chrome://dino
Then, hit the space bar – or up and down keys – to play.
What A Waster
From 2002, produced by Mick Jones. You know you’re old when you still think a sixteen-year-old song is recent.
Lady In The Front Row
Bumbershoot Music Lounge, September 2nd, 2013.
Song List:
Lady In The Front Row
Stay Away From Downtown
Switchblade Sister
Uglier
Jimmy’s Fantasy
Pretty Please Me
Annie’s Gone
Linda Blair
Crazy World