Kevin Farrell

Husband, father, marketer, golfer, Steelers, Lightning, ND Irish fan. Yacht Rock forever.

[Kevin Farrell @kfarrnd]

@deepblue3378 Best song on the album

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July 18 - R

R.E.M. - “Walk Unafraid” from Up (1998)

My favorite American band of the last 40 years. I would not quibble with anyone who claims they are the best US band of all.

https://t.co/U5XTKQmYYW

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@deepblue3378 So good. Could easily go Sun Kil Moon for the next day too.

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@deepblue3378 My favorite rock opera. Well chosen cut from it.

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@Top10Nathan I’ve probably listened to Up more than any other album of theirs this year. I think it’s excellent.

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July 17 - Wildcard

Little Richard - “Long Tall Sally”, single (1956)

Can’t believe I forgot him for L. Quite possibly the most important figure in early rock history.

https://t.co/ewOI3AymNI

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@twobitsfourbits Such a beautiful little song.

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@lyndonwise1 Iconic

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July 16 - P

Prince - “Raspberry Beret” from Around the World in a Day (1985)

I watched this many, many times on MTV back then.

https://t.co/UTPwIKVjUd

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July 15 - O

Okkervil River - “A Girl In Port” from The Stage Names (2007)

Austin based indie band.

https://t.co/sZJiXozxf6

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@juliepp1959 Excellent call, Julie. Nilson’s body of work is terrific.

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@NathanMich753 Totally!

MTV was my media for sure in the 80s.

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July 13 - M

Madonna - “La Isla Bonita” from True Blue (1987)

I told my daughter the other day that I remember Madonna being every bit as big as Taylor Swift in the mid-late 80s
https://t.co/fwG0mw3SXj

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July 14 - N

Randy Newman - “Love Story” from Randy Newman (1968)

Quite possibly America’s finest living songwriter (not named Bob Dylan). I know he’s not for everyone but I love his work.

https://t.co/uc5pdcfNjp

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@deepblue3378 @DonHelbig Oh wow, very cool. We loved Peters. Lived in Stonehenge. I have two younger brothers that may have crossed paths (2 and 4 years younger than me, I’m 50). I was born in Oakland at McGee Women’s. Dad is from Mt. Washington, mom from Northside. I enjoy visiting.

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@deepblue3378 @DonHelbig Yes. For 7th and 8th grade in 88-90. Lived in McMurray. Interestingly enough my parents bought a house in Venetia 2 years ago and live there half the year.

Are you from Peters?

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@deepblue3378 1. Steely Dan - Aja
2. Stevie Wonder - Innervisions
3. Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
4. Neil Young - Harvest
5. Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain

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@GaryHoran1 Nice, glad to see we are in lock step here, Gary.

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July 12 - L

Los Lobos - “Will the Wolf Survive” from How Will the Wolf Survive (1987)

I discovered these East Los Angeles rockers from the movie La Bamba, and glad I’ve experienced all the depth they bring.
https://t.co/M8pl3brnos