Jeopardy! really missed an opportunity last week. They had a category, “For a Good Time Call,” and they did not use a clue like this. 🤔 Every clue had a phone number in it.
For a Good Time Call…
Category: Music
The opening bars of ‘Old Time Rock and Roll’ invariably evoke an image of Tom Cruise in his underwear, a mental association I doubt I’m alone in making, particularly among those who spent their teenage years in the 80s. 🎸
Mourning Moods
This is the best selling album from the Mourning Doves.
It features the runaway number one hit “Peanuts in the Rain.”
It’s that classic 1970s soft-rock anthem—heavy on the melancholic flute solo, with a chorus that everyone hums while staring out a window. It spent six weeks at the top of the charts because it perfectly captured that “waiting for the bird feeder to be refilled” existential dread.
Other fan favorites from the B-side include:
“Cooing at the Moon” – A psychedelic power ballad.
“No Mustard, No Onions (Just Seeds)” – A surprisingly upbeat track about being picky at the feeder.
“The Suburban Fence Line” – A 7-minute progressive folk odyssey.
Insane Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob!
On August 1,1981 MTV started broadcasting music videos. Here is a list of the first 10 videos:
- “Video Killed the Radio Star” ~The Buggles
- “You Better Run” ~Pat Benetar
- “She Won’t Dance With Me” ~Rod Stewart
- “You Better You Bet” ~The Who
- “Little Suzi’s on the Up” ~PhD
- “We Don’t Talk Anymore” ~Cliff Richard
- “Brass in Pocket” ~The Pretenders
- “Time Heals” ~Todd Rundgren
- “Take It on the Run” ~REO Speedwagon
- “Rockin’ the Paradise” ~Styx
A complete list of the first 100 videos is here.
“Grandpa Rock” is my jam!
In Memory of Malcolm Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne
Malcolm Jamal Warner tragically died over the weekend. Ozzy Osbourne passed away today. Who’s next?
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” tragically drowned while on vacation in Costa Rica. Reports confirm that Warner, aged 54, was pulled into the ocean by a strong rip current and died from asphyxiation by submersion.
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal pioneer and Black Sabbath frontman, died of a heart attack at the age of 76. He performed a final farewell concert on July 5, 2025, just days before his passing.
Snoop Sings “Heartache Tonight”
I never would have imagined that Snoop could cover an Eagles song!
Countdown to My Six-Week Vacation after Verizon
One more day of work at Verizon, and then I’m on “vacation” for six weeks.
War Pigs Message
With everything that’s going on in Ukraine and the potential of US troop involvement in the conflict, we need to revisit some old war protest songs. One of the best war protest songs from the Viet Name ers is “War Pigs.” The message behind Black Sabbath’s iconic song is multifaceted and powerful. Let’s delve into its layers.
First, it is an Anti-War Protest. “War Pigs” was originally intended as a protest song during the Vietnam War era. The lyrics equate war with evil, portraying it as a destructive force that harms humanity. Geezer Butler, the band’s bassist and lyricist, explained that the song’s opening lines compare military leaders to necromancers gathering for black masses. This analogy emphasizes the sinister nature of war. The song condemns war’s impact on soldiers and civilians alike, highlighting the senseless violence and destruction.
War Pigs is Social Commentary. The lyrics point fingers at politicians who initiate wars but leave the actual fighting to the poor and disenfranchised. “Why should they go out to fight? / They leave that role to the poor.” The song criticizes the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for the benefit of those in power.
War Pigs has Apocalyptic Imagery. The haunting imagery of bodies burning and the relentless war machine turning reflects the grim reality of conflict. “Death and hatred to mankind / Poisoning their brainwashed minds” underscores the devastating impact of war on humanity.
The song concludes with a vision of judgment day. “Now in darkness, world stops turning / Ashes where the bodies burning / No more war pigs have the power / Hand of God has struck the hour.” The war pigs, once powerful, are left crawling and begging for mercy as Satan laughs. This final scene symbolizes the ultimate reckoning for those who perpetuate war.
“War Pigs” is a timeless anti-war anthem that denounces violence, questions authority, and calls for peace. Its impact extends far beyond its heavy riffs and menacing sound, resonating with generations of listeners. 🤘🎵