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I’m sure I responded in the thread but, Yes it’s my favorite Ringo song and just one of my favorite songs.
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Safe European Home (the 2nd and final from 1978's Give 'Em Enough Rope) opens with what sounds like a gunshot (at least to me, and I think it's reflective of the experience that led them to write the song; "I'd stay and be a tourist but I can't take the gun play") and takes off from there. The Clash are still at their punkiest, not yet delving into all of the other musical styles that they'd end up exploring over the next few years.
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Safe European Home - Remastered
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So which is it gonna be?
I like it when there are these odd back to back titles. A couple ago there was the LH/REM combo of Ends of the Earth and It's the End of the World as we Know It. There have been a handful of others too.
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Eddie Vedder Tau837 Not for You
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I never know if people look at the titles. There is another quality combo in the 7s, so I made that the title. There would have been 2 if not for The Clash in between.
I've been very impressed despite not getting past the #24s yet. They sound a bit more like the Flaming Lips than I would have expected.
Glad you liked the song - I’ll have a write up for it tomorrow.
You are two wild and crazy guys!
Awesome song.
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"Not for You" is the third track on Pearl Jam’s third studio album, "Vitalogy" (1994). The song peaked at #12 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and #38 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Written by Eddie, the song channels frustration, rebellion, and defiance, serving as both a personal and cultural statement. It is widely interpreted as a critique of the commercialization of music and the loss of personal connection between the artist, their art, and the audience. Eddie, who was known for his discomfort with Pearl Jam's skyrocketing fame in the early '90s, uses this song to voice his frustration.
The lyrics express Eddie's disillusionment with the industry’s focus on profit over art. The song underscores the importance of integrity and staying true to one’s values, rather than succumbing to outside pressures. Eddie conveys a desire to preserve the sacredness of music and art, ensuring it remains untainted by mainstream interference. At many concerts, Eddie would dedicate the song to those who "take something sacred and screw it up," referencing the music industry’s role in commodifying art.
Eddie said this about the song:
"Not for You" is a stripped-down, straightforward rock song with a grungy, mid-tempo groove that highlights Pearl Jam’s roots in alternative rock. Stone Gossard and Mike McCready deliver a gritty, steady riff that drives the song’s intensity. Jeff Ament’s bass and Dave Abbruzzese’s drumming provide a strong, unrelenting rhythm that gives the song a sense of urgency. Eddie’s delivery is powerful and impassioned, with a raw edge that conveys his anger and frustration. His voice rises from calm to a shout, reflecting the emotional arc of the song.
The song received praise for its honesty and the band’s refusal to compromise their principles. Critics highlighted the song as a standout track on Vitalogy for its defiant tone and stripped-down arrangement.
In summary, "Not for You" is a powerful anthem of frustration and defiance, showcasing Pearl Jam’s commitment to staying true to their art and values. With its bold message and grungy energy, it continues to resonate as a timeless expression of rebellion against conformity and commercialization.
Incredible back-to-back though.
I was waiting for a good time in the thread to mention this (didn't want to interfere with write-ups and discussions right after a new playlist was posted), and the two Tweedy posts in a row made me think this is the time to do it.
Jeff Tweedy recently played at my wedding reception.
OK, OK, not exactly. Let me back up.
OH and I decided a couple of months ago to get a marriage license. We didn't have in mind a particular day or place to do it, but figured we'd get married again. Kinda thought we'd do the same as last time and get married by the judge at the county clerk's office. Then I thought, hey we have a lot of friends around here, and surely one or more of them are ordained to perform weddings. OH reached out to his friend group and learned his friend Scott could perform the marriage. As to timing, we were already planning to go to the Letters to Santa Charitable Gala on November 23, and since Scott was on the board of the organization, we asked if he'd be there. Might as well do it when we were going to be in the same place anyway.
Backing up once again, Letters to Santa is the brainchild of Steve Albini and his wife Heather Whinna. Each year they deliver to needy families in the Chicago area Christmas gifts and a no-strings-attached $10,000 each. It was inspired by Heather having seen at the post office that they received letters to Santa, mostly not from children but from adults reaching out as a last gasp for help. Heather, Steve, and a bunch of others (including for many years Jeff Tweedy) just show up out of the blue and deliver all of this on Christmas Day. If you watched Ted Lasso, you'll see that they used this in the show! More about Letters to Santa.
Heather was formerly the manager at Second City, and until recently they would do a 24-hour improv marathon as their big fundraiser. A couple of years ago, due to issues with Second City, they changed that to a gala with various performers, this year at the Brookfield Zoo. The show this year featured a whole lot of Jeff Tweedy and the Second City case, along with performances by Kim Deal and Fred Armisen. Once OH's friend Scott agreed to do the wedding at the Gala, we went through several iterations of what was going to happen. At one point, I foolishly agreed that we could have the ceremony during the show, as a fundraiser/improv. Luckily, later that plan was changed, which was a relief because it would have been really embarrassing. Instead, we held the ceremony at the event just before the official show started. Since OH's friend Scott had previously been a Second City guy, we agreed to do the ceremony as an improv.
And thus, this became our wedding reception.
No, you needn't watch all three hours of this, but I highly recommend the highly touching video talk by Steve (RIP) here, the truly hilarious bit by Fred Armisen here, and of course any/all of the Jeff Tweedy and Kim Deal parts (they came and went throughout the show and also did one song together). Not going to link any Tweedy in case it would spoiler Dr. O's list.
OMG congrats!I was waiting for a good time in the thread to mention this (didn't want to interfere with write-ups and discussions right after a new playlist was posted), and the two Tweedy posts in a row made me think this is the time to do it.
Jeff Tweedy recently played at my wedding reception.
OK, OK, not exactly. Let me back up.
OH and I decided a couple of months ago to get a marriage license. We didn't have in mind a particular day or place to do it, but figured we'd get married again. Kinda thought we'd do the same as last time and get married by the judge at the county clerk's office. Then I thought, hey we have a lot of friends around here, and surely one or more of them are ordained to perform weddings. OH reached out to his friend group and learned his friend Scott could perform the marriage. As to timing, we were already planning to go to the Letters to Santa Charitable Gala on November 23, and since Scott was on the board of the organization, we asked if he'd be there. Might as well do it when we were going to be in the same place anyway.
Backing up once again, Letters to Santa is the brainchild of Steve Albini and his wife Heather Whinna. Each year they deliver to needy families in the Chicago area Christmas gifts and a no-strings-attached $10,000 each. It was inspired by Heather having seen at the post office that they received letters to Santa, mostly not from children but from adults reaching out as a last gasp for help. Heather, Steve, and a bunch of others (including for many years Jeff Tweedy) just show up out of the blue and deliver all of this on Christmas Day. If you watched Ted Lasso, you'll see that they used this in the show! More about Letters to Santa.
Heather was formerly the manager at Second City, and until recently they would do a 24-hour improv marathon as their big fundraiser. A couple of years ago, due to issues with Second City, they changed that to a gala with various performers, this year at the Brookfield Zoo. The show this year featured a whole lot of Jeff Tweedy and the Second City case, along with performances by Kim Deal and Fred Armisen. Once OH's friend Scott agreed to do the wedding at the Gala, we went through several iterations of what was going to happen. At one point, I foolishly agreed that we could have the ceremony during the show, as a fundraiser/improv. Luckily, later that plan was changed, which was a relief because it would have been really embarrassing. Instead, we held the ceremony at the event just before the official show started. Since OH's friend Scott had previously been a Second City guy, we agreed to do the ceremony as an improv.
And thus, this became our wedding reception.
No, you needn't watch all three hours of this, but I highly recommend the highly touching video talk by Steve (RIP) here, the truly hilarious bit by Fred Armisen here, and of course any/all of the Jeff Tweedy and Kim Deal parts (they came and went throughout the show and also did one song together). Not going to link any Tweedy in case it would spoiler Dr. O's list.
Ironically, not in my top 20.
In just about all of the artist countdowns, there are a few songs that I didn’t initially think I’d rate that high but just kept migrating towards the top of my list. “Lemons Never Forget” is one of the two Bee Gees songs that apply in this case - the other one is coming up in a few picks.
The Bee Gees zamboni Lemons Never Forget
Arrest this man!
Is the other one the one that we talked about over PM?In just about all of the artist countdowns, there are a few songs that I didn’t initially think I’d rate that high but just kept migrating towards the top of my list. “Lemons Never Forget” is one of the two Bee Gees songs that apply in this case - the other one is coming up in a few picks.
The Bee Gees zamboni Lemons Never Forget
Off the same Horizontal album as “Massachusetts”, the pick immediately before, “Lemons” is another very Beatle-esque tune with a trippy vibe and experimental sounds and textures. An interesting blend of guitar, strings, and harmonized vocals that was very much reminiscent of the late 1960s.
It wasn’t just the sound that shouted out to the Beatles. According to Barry, the lyrics were a jab at Apple Records (note the word “apple” appears a few times) given the well-documented issues with the Beatles at the time. Per Barry: "It was all over the industry that Apple was in disarray and that the Beatles were breaking up…It was a was a bit of a send up on Apple."
I don't hear any buzzing.
Yes indeedIs the other one the one that we talked about over PM?In just about all of the artist countdowns, there are a few songs that I didn’t initially think I’d rate that high but just kept migrating towards the top of my list. “Lemons Never Forget” is one of the two Bee Gees songs that apply in this case - the other one is coming up in a few picks.
The Bee Gees zamboni Lemons Never Forget
Off the same Horizontal album as “Massachusetts”, the pick immediately before, “Lemons” is another very Beatle-esque tune with a trippy vibe and experimental sounds and textures. An interesting blend of guitar, strings, and harmonized vocals that was very much reminiscent of the late 1960s.
It wasn’t just the sound that shouted out to the Beatles. According to Barry, the lyrics were a jab at Apple Records (note the word “apple” appears a few times) given the well-documented issues with the Beatles at the time. Per Barry: "It was all over the industry that Apple was in disarray and that the Beatles were breaking up…It was a was a bit of a send up on Apple."
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard?
I will admit I was one of these knuckleheads to a point in my youth. I think some of it is fans being greedy and wanting to keep it their own. Some it's as though it cheapens the music if an artist dares use their music for something like that, or it becomes mainstream. That all changed the more I read about artists and the b.s. they put up with. For example, I was reading the Carrie Brownstein autobiography and was shocked the conditions she said she was living in despite being 3-4 albums into their career and getting noticed. I will be talking about this more with the Opeth countdown and the things that Mikeal said they dealt with or what fans did and said after they switched gears a bit.
To speak more to why i never understood the whole "sell out" thing when it comes to band's trying to increase their popularity (this is still a business for these musicians) - I have two friends who poked at me all the time about my love for such an "average" band (Wilco) - but after the show The Bear used a bunch of Wilco songs in its soundtrack, those two now are fans of Wilco, and they freely admit it's because of the additional exposure.
We all "sell out" to some extent in our chosen professions - and I'm not sure that settling for a small and loyal fanbase should be the goal. Every band should want to be a "Taylor Swift".
31 presents? Marry her again.I got home from Christmas shopping and my wife said she was working on her 31.
Her indulging in my nerdery is enough of a gift.31 presents? Marry her again.I got home from Christmas shopping and my wife said she was working on her 31.
Xmas eve... I'll start a fire to listen by.
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There are some fantastic songs that had to get cut from the main adventure.
Nope. The prolificness has been a source of jokes.
Still nothing.
My memory is so poor.
I understand the inherent dangers, but - hopefully - she'll sign up and post during the reveals.I got home from Christmas shopping and my wife said she was working on her 31.
