Posted on 07/31/2012 12:30:09 PM PDT by HMS Surprise
I have an alter ego in the blogosphere. Here, its politics, but on Facebook I blog about popular music, usually leaning heavily towards rock and roll. And until a few days ago I never imagined that there would be any ideological cross-pollination to worry about. But then I had an epiphany
Ill start my little tale here- I blog about music to promote a fiction book that I wrote 3 years ago. The book is about a garage band from the early 70′s that was on the cusp of making it big, but then fell just short. I plot an improbable future success for the fictional band decades after they break up and go their seperate ways, and then have some fun as our heros revitalize and reenergize the sad state of contemporary music. Why is this relevant to the dicussion of culture and politics today? Wait for it
(Excerpt) Read more at teapartytribune.com ...
How many times were you planning to post this?
Alex Chilton was the driving force/ front man /songwriter of the “BOX TOPS”. He’s the guy you hear singing on “The Letter” and their other hits. “BIG STAR” wasn’t his first rodeo. And “Sweet Cream Ladies” doesn’t quite fit with the author’s narrative.
Furthermore, the list of excellent acts that got nowhere has to be as endless as a list gets, esp. since it's always growing. It's true in every field.
I think your draw to Big Star was that they were clever and confident promoters, like yourself.
Indeed - so much so, that Christian rock pioneer Larry Norman made a "mockumentory" LP on the subject:
Why would jimfunkyguy write this in his ‘about me’ bio;
Howdy, my name is Jim Funkhouser and I write almost as well as Sarah Palin (verified at 7th grade level).
& why is THAT on the Tribune site?
I smell a rat - oh! and there’s the nice mittens pop-ups there as well.
I have the CD of this LP. Spirit in the Sky is very nicely done. Although they are mocking the semantic mysticism of those trying to cash in on the religious theme, they treat the music decently. The recording and mixing is great.
How about Glass Harp?
More likely it was creative differences between Alex Chilton and Chris Bell.
My favorite is Larry's cover of Jackson Browne's "Song for Adam". I think it's better than the original.
I’ve heard of Big Star but couldn’t name a song.
looks like a cool project. I never got into larry norman, though I acknowledge he seems to have been an innovator in his particular niche, and played the role of iconoclast (as it were) with gusto. And back when I had friends that played his music for me, I thought “Let it Be” was blasphemy, too. But not anymore.
Phil Keaggy. Saw him in 1980.
As for Larry Norman; I bought two tickets to see him and Randy Stonehill but the concert was cancelled due to lack of interest.
Sad but true.
It didn't keep them from, "making it big."
And if you dug a little deeper you would find that I penned at least ten apologetic articles praising Ms. Palin. Your sarcasm meter is set for stunned.
His “Spirit in the Sky” was hilarious and strangely compelling at the same time.
Yes, the “Song for Adam” was fabulous.
Three more times... at least. I need at least as many fans as the Facebook Page for Herpes Simplex.
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