OUTRAGE over anti-Israel group's boycott of Jewish-owned businesses

And so close to the anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Leftists are shameless.

Martha Reeves: Wild Night (Van Morrison cover)

When you think of cover versions of Van Morrison's "Wild Night," usually John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello's 1994 recording comes to mind.

But 20 years earlier, Martha Reeves pounded out a powerful version on her debut solo album, which was produced by a hot producer of the time, Richard Perry.

The album was dominated by many top session musicians from that era, among them Billy Preston, Klaus Voorman, Nicky Hopkins, and Jim Keltner.

I don't know if they played on this cut.

Reeves does a spectacular job on this song. However, Perry's production was a bit over the top. A singer with Reeves talents didn't need a huge amount of support.

But still, this is a killer performance by Reeves.

This song was included on Thelma and Louise soundtrack.

 

Related post: 

Van Morrison at 80, his Belfast in words and photos

This is a 'SILVER LINING' for Republicans: Michael Knowles

It was mostly bad news for conservatives on Election Day. 

But there were a few developments that are welcome.

BOMBSHELL report reveals Ilhan Omar’s near-$2 million CASH GRAB

As you vote, remember that the Democrats are the party of the scammers.

‘SHOCK’: Prominent Democrat breaks RANKS to back Mike Rogers in Michigan race

Haley Stevens, a Democrat member of Congress who narrowly lost her primary race to radical leftist Abdul El-Sayed for a Michigan US Senate seat, has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.

The Tornadoes: Telstar

Happy Halloween!

Here's a spooky tune, well, sort of that is. It's "Telstar" by the Tornadoes.

It's where surf music meets science fiction.

Earlier this month I reviewed--the link to it is below the video clip--Tales from The Rock ‘n Roll Twilight Zone, a new book by Richard Syrett.

One of the artists whose story he told--a sad one, by the way--was of Joe Meek, a British producer. 

He wrote and produced "Telstar." Also, he used sampling techniques. He was years ahead of his time.

As was this song.

Oh, Telstar 1 was a very early communications satellite.

Related post: 

Book review: Tales from The Rock ‘n Roll Twilight Zone by Richard Syrett

Cheaters always cheat: Alaska governor orders investigation into Dems' alleged ballot scheme

 The Democrats are cheaters. If you think their skullduggery stops at Republicans, you are quite naive.

They'll screw you over too.

Cheaters always cheat.

DETAILS: Illinois voters consider NEW STATE without Chicago

The real story here is that downstate Illinois voters, because of Governor JB Pritzker's gerrymandering, feel disenfranchised.

While Pritzker claims, wrongly, that President Donald Trump is a threat to democracy.

Look in the mirror, JB.

 

France facing 'moment of RECKONING' as rioters clash with police

Fox News has it right. These are rioters causing havoc (an English word rooted in French) right now in France.

Hey France: Do you want to keep your country?

If you don't understand, let me translate.

Hé France: veux-tu garder ton pays?

The Who: Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

There will be many Halloween parties this weekend and next. Here's a song, "Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde" by The Who that probably won't be played at any of them--but should be.

Like the eponymous characters from Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, this song, written by Who bassist John Entwistle, is a two-sided coin. On the surface it's an homage to Stevenson's book, but really, it's about Who drummer Keith Moon's struggles with alcohol--a battle that Moonie lost ten years after this song was released.

Pete Townshend, The Who's principal songwriter, later penned another tune about a dual personality person based on Moon, "Doctor Jimmy" for Quadrophenia.

Speaking of that book, while I generally loathe Hollywood remakes, a 21st century cinema re-do of "Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde" is an idea well worth exploring.

Oh, one more thing: this tune is a classic 1960s B-side, and that's a great thing. The A-side for that single was "Call Me Lightning." The B-side was better, which was sometimes the case.