Started with an EC tweet and includes my ongoing struggle to “force” Pandora to play some Kansas (other than “Dust in the Wind” and “Carry On Wayward Sun”).
The tweet:
"If you were to create a blueprint for what a McCartney/Costello team-up might sound like, it likely wouldn’t resemble “That Day Is Done.” With its sloggy pace and funereal horns, it sets you up for a dire tale, which it delivers." – @AmerSongwriterhttps://t.co/Q9rqebZa1U
I have included some tracks from other artists I noticed tweets about, but did not recognize: Maurice Louca, Julia Pratt, and Glen David Andrews.
I normally listen to a shuffle of all my Pandora stations, but in order to get deep into the heart of Kansas I listened to that station in Pandora’s “Deep Cuts” mode. I never did get any deep, classic old stuff, but heard a few good tracks that I missed from their post 70s material. A live version of “Summer”, “Silhouettes In Disguise” and then Curtain of Iron which, to me, still sounded like the band I knew and loved back in the day.
Had an excellent visit with long-time friend Bill out in Pittsburgh in mid-February where I met some other quality persons – including Impositions’ bassist Scott and Polkamaniacs’ guitarist Paul. Polkamaniacs’ “Hi Weirdo!” is included. Also got out to see some cookin’ jazz at Con Alma – Hugo Cruz was the drummer and band leader. “Descarga” made this week’s list.
Lake Charles from Lucinda Williams is the sole nod to WTF on this one (conversation with the artist from 2013).
Next Up: Pandora plays Kayak!
