Category Archives: Rock and Roll

Joan Didion 1934-2021

Posted on December 24, 2021 by wordcloud9

Joan Didion, author of Play It as It Lays and Slouching Toward Bethlehem, journalist, short story writer, and screenwriter, died yesterday after years of battling Parkinson’s disease. She was 87 years old.

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The Day the Music Died

Posted on February 3, 2021 by wordcloud9

February 3, 1959 – The Day the Music Died:  Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper) are killed in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa To hear Don McLean’s tribute song ‘American Pie’ click:   

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TCS: The Day the Music Died

Posted on February 3, 2020 by wordcloud9

. .  Good Morning! __________________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga half-time shows how patriotism is greater than patriots … or falcons

Posted on February 6, 2017 by ann li-summers

By ann summers “In a Super Bowl performance that spanned her entire discography, Lady Gaga opened her act with a rendition of Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land,” which has become a popular anthem at rallies protesting President Trump … Continue reading →

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Tainted Love or Yuppie Scum: the lathe of Heaven on Earth

Posted on December 3, 2016 by ann li-summers

  By ann summers “Sometimes I feel like … huh-huh, immanentizing the Eschaton or gnarfulling the Garthok” pleased to announce President Obama will be joining Eschaton World Industries — Atrios (@Atrios) December 2, 2016 After 8 November 2016, all we … Continue reading →

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Billboard Hot 100 – Dedicated to the One I Love

Posted on July 13, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 13, 1959 —  The Shirelles released “Dedicated To The One I Love”   And it really is dedicated to the one I love – Today is my husband’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Love! “Dedicated to the One I Love” was written by Lowman … Continue reading →

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Top of the Charts – July 11, 1964

Posted on July 11, 2016 by wordcloud9

“I Get Around”  by The Beach Boys, from their All Summer Long album

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ON THIS DAY: July 10, 2016

Posted on July 10, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 10th is: Clerihew Day! (see below) Nicola Tesla Day Teddy Bear Picnic Day National Piña Colada Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD The Bahamas – Independence Day Mongolia – Political Flag Day On This Day in HISTORY 1746 – … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 6, 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 6th is: National Fried Chicken Day National Air Traffic Control Day International Kissing Day Belated News – July 2 was the final day of the ……………………..                            Wife … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 4, 2016

Posted on July 4, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 4th is: Sidewalk Egg Frying Day National Country Music Day Independence From Meat Day AND National Barbecued Spareribs Day National Holidays from Around the World Cayman Islands – Constitution Day Columbia – Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul … Continue reading →

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