I Went...SI--SI--SIRIUS...All The Way Home (again) #54
(a short jaunt)
"1921" - The Who / "Tommy" (1969)
"I had no reason to be over-optimistic
But somehow, when you smiled
I could brave bad weather."
How very strange to hear this deep track apart from the rest of the album. Like finding a lost puppy separated from its family. This is a delightful fresh-ears experience. A really clever song...and with fantastic harmonies. Pete has a damn fine voice, as well. The Who's fourth studio album. (OWN)
"Seminole Wind" - John Anderson / "Seminole Wind" (1992)
"Progress came and took its toll
And in the name of flood control
They made their plans and they drained the land
Now the Glades are goin' dry"
I'm a big fan of John Anderson. Love his voice. Love the way he never drifts too far away from the cornbread. Cool and effortless. And he takes it to the house on this one. It reminds me of the time I once heard someone take the gentle fade-out from this John Anderson gem and seamlessly replaced it with Allen Collins' "Free Bird" freakout ending. And it was downright amazing. Both ways work equally well, but I promise you this. Once you hear Allen Collins jump into John Anderson's classic...you can't un-hear it. I'd love to share that, but it's disappeared. If anyone knows where that fine piece of music trickery can be found...let me know. This was John Anderson's 12th studio album. (CD only)
"Dancing Barefoot" - Patti Smith / "Wave" (1979)
"I'm dancing barefoot.
Heading for a spin
Some strange music draws me in.
Makes me come on like some heroine."
One of my ten favorite Patti Smith songs. Maybe in my top five. Smothered in all kinds of atmosphere. Sexy and dangerous. Haunting in the way BOC liked to sometimes tease. And with an exciting payoff ending. This was from Patti's fourth studio album and was produced by the Runt himself, Todd Rundgren. (OWN)
"WILMA, I'M HOME!"
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