Music has always been a matter of Energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really mean is Fuel. I have always needed Fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio.
The late great Norm MacDonald once said that Rodney’s secret to success was the flash of pain in his eyes right after delivering a punchline.
11 killer My Old Man jokes in 90 seconds.
Happy Father’s Day!
30 years ago today, 'American Recordings' was released, ushering in a new chapter of Johnny Cash's career. The album was named the Best Contemporary Folk Album at the 37th Annual GRAMMY Awards. 🎶
Listen: https://t.co/hIJNdfbiok
30 years ago today, Pearl Jam debuted "Corduroy!"
The song is quintissential PJ - the riff, the melody, the lyric, THAT BRIDGE, the solo, and all of its live permutations. Can't wait to hear it again in May! #tfh
"Corduroy," March 15, 1994: https://t.co/2Stg9NzNyt
Let us toast to animal pleasures, to escapism, to rain on the roof and instant coffee, to unemployment insurance and library cards, to absinthe and good-hearted landlords, to music and warm bodies and contraceptives... and to the "good life", whatever it is and wherever it happens to be.