Today’s my last full day in Chicago, and I already can’t wait to come back.
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#songoftheday: Cheap Trick – The Flame
Today’s the last day of Riot Fest. We’ll see how many lighters get raised up when Cheap Trick bust out this track.
#songoftheday: Conrnbread Red – Jennifer Lost The War (The Offspring Cover)
Another punk cover, where it’s the punk song that’s getting covered. In this case what started off as an angry indictment of senseless conflict becomes more of a sad ballad.
#songoftheday: Guns N’ Roses – Think About You
Nestled right between “My Michelle” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, this gem from rhythm guitarist, Izzy Stradlin tends to get overlooked.
#songoftheday: Guns N’ Roses – Down on the Farm (U.K. Subs Cover)
So you’re one of the biggest bands on the planet, and a new movement in rock music has people thinking you’re starting to sound passé. What do you do?
Release an album of punk covers, and name it after that time the old drummer tried to sue the band… Sure, why not?
#songoftheday: Deniece Williams – Let’s Hear It For The Boy
Fact: It’s impossible to hear this song and not have a dance montage playing in your head.
#songoftheday: U2 – Sunday Bloody Sunday
Larry Mullen Jr.’s drumming on this song gets me every time. It’s like a punk rock march to war.
#songoftheday: 38 Special – Caught Up In You
Good songs tend to have a certain timeless quality. The same can’t really be said for everything else that’s going on in this video though. I’m sure I’ve seen videos that’ve come across as more dated, but I really can’t think of any.
#songoftheday: Michael Jackson – Billy Jean
It’s been my experience that this song is almost guaranteed to be played at least once, and nearly every wedding reception.
This single song’s been not just present for, but been a big motivation behind my change in attitude towards dancing over the years.
Growing up, the mere thought of dancing would bring on the intense anxiety, and fear of not only looking awkward, but being judged by spectators. At some point, Billy Jean came along, and it was less of a big deal to just move to the music. I stopped worrying about what people might think and just focused on what was important: having fun.
#songoftheday: The Offspring – Out on Patrol
The Offspring back when they were very much a straightforward punk rock act.
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