It’s About Time – Five Mynutes
What/Who/Why
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“Afternoons And Coffeespoons” by Crash Test Dummies
Submitted by Dave
I realize his vocals are an acquired taste but I have always loved this track. So glad it popped up on my scans for material for this round. I will try to speak and sing in his cadence for the remainder of the day as my beautiful wife Laura will love me for it (if you hear of a mysterious death in St Mary’s County please call 911). Side Note: Can confirm the pajamas in the day-time and disappearing hairline forecast.
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“Tempis Fugit” by Yes
Submitted by Alan
This one is great all around. One of the sweetest, cleanest, most satisfying guitar riffs that I know. Otherwise, it has all of the trappings of the best Yes songs- tight, creative and rhythmic playing by White and Squire, a (not too) high-pitched Jon Anderson and fabulous keys by Geoff Downes. “Time flies.”
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“Reading Time with Pickle” by Regina Spektor
Submitted by Ian
My wife introduces me to Regina, I feel she is really talented. Unfortunately for me he latest releases are to over produced and polished. I prefer her older material. This I believe is from her first album. I like the rawness and of course the crazy lyrics.
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“Who Knows Where the Time Goes” by Fairport Convention
Submitted by Bill
One of the first songs I thought of for this round, though I admit I recalled it mostly for Sandy Denny’s gorgeous voice and the wistfully beautiful chorus. The full lyrics make it that much more affecting: “Your fickle friends are leaving. … I have no fear of time.” A near-adolescent Richard Thompson’s ruminatively lyrical lead guitar playing isn’t bad either.
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“Days Are O.K. (But the Nights Were Made for Love)” by Motels
Submitted by Ed
From the album before they got popular – this track has been a favorite of mine since its release. Possibly the impetus for this round’s theme. Martha Davis – oh, that voice.