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WEEKLY ROAD TRIP, VOLUME 3

Hello again!

So, I finished hosting trivia around 11pm on Tuesday.  Swung by my friend, Scott's place for a few.  He showed me a really funny episode of "Children's Hospital".  Then, I headed over to Pete & Cate's for a few hours of hanging and good times.

I left there around 4am; a bit later than expected.  Heading back to Ventura, here's what the Ipod played for me:

1.  If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out - Cat Stevens
A nice mellow opening to an hour on the road.  I liked this song even before I saw Harold & Maude.  Of course, I liked it even more after.

2.  Away When You Were Here - Ben Folds Five
From the new (yes, new!) Ben Folds Five, The Sound of the Life of the Mind.  This is the 2nd track I've heard from the new CD.  It seems to be about someone dealing with feelings about their distant, now deceased father.  Good song; depressing topic.

3.  Dirty Blvd. - Lou Reed
This is from New York, which is probably my favorite Lou Reed CD.  The song contrasts the poor and the rich in New York City.  I've always really liked how his music can be simple (3-4 chords, basic rhythms) and have the most deep, image-riddled lyrics.

4.  The Lonesome Road - The Heavy
This sounds like they were tapping their inner-Tom Waits on this one.

5.  Take A Bow - Muse
The first time I heard this one was from a trailer for the movie "Watchmen".  Muse has a very simple formula: U2 + Queen = Muse (which is fine by me).

6.  Here - Kendra Morris
She's got an Amy Winehouse twang to her voice and a few decent tunes.  This one is an R&B, slower Motown-ish track.  I dig it.

7.  Can't Get Away - (Sixto) Rodriguez
This guy - also known as "Sugarman" - has an amazing history.  Just go read this:  it's way too long to add here.  His story is also told in the 2012 documentary, Searching for Sugar Man.

8.  Mary, Mary - The Monkees
Every time I hear this, I always have the line, "Why you buggin'?" in my head.

9.  The World As I See It/I'm Coming Over - Jason Mraz
The final songs from his latest, Love is a Four Letter Word.  The first one feels like it could have been played on AM Radio in the 1970s.  "I'm Comin' Over" is a hidden track, which has some nice harmonies. I kept hearing the Bee Gees while listening to it.

10.  Cocaine Blues - Johnny Cash
From At Folsom Prison...CLASSIC! 

11.  Get Lost - Gossip
I was trying to remember who's voice Beth Ditto - the lead singer - reminds me of when she sings.  Three songs later, I did.  This is one of the more dance/disco tracks from A Joyful Noise.

12.  Crazy On You - Heart
Another classic on the list this week.  The acoustic :36 at the beginning alone is great...and then it ROCKS!

13.   Here Comes The Boot - The Johnny Harris Orchestra
From a collection of 1960's instrumental collection, "Get Smarter: 60's Instrumental Grooves From Around the Globe!!!"  This one is a goofy number.  I really don't know what else to say about it.

14.  Wuthering Heights (New Vocal) - Kate Bush
YES!  That's who Beth Ditto from Gossip reminds me of when she sings...Kate Bush!  Thank you, Ipod!

There you go.  Enjoy!

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