Oh glorious day – it’s time for another batch of music links:
Jimi Hendrix is extremely prolific for a dead guy.
Find out what song was #1 on the day you were born.
No, really… I’m thinking about joining the Hip-Hop Chess Federation.
Syracuse University just scored a really cool donation.
Vinyl continues to make an epic comeback.
Turns out John Lennon was right all along.
One man’s belly laugh is another’s gallery of bad album covers.
The Benny Hill theme song turns the ordinary into high comedy.
Thanks to Word Magazine for pointing out the Cassette Tape Skeleton.
What’s not to love about Silly Joel?
Ironically, this might be my favorite part of catching a show at Slim’s.
David Byrne breaks down the business of music.
Check out the 25 Best Rock Posters Of All-Time.
Anybody heard of Carlos Toadvine?
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Question: What song was #1 on the day you were born?
Tags: Benny Hill, Carlos Toadvine, David Byrne, Hip-Hop Chess Federation, Hitting The Links, Jimi Hendrix, Silly Joel
15 July 2008 at 3:28 pm |
‘Sugar Sugar’ by The Archies was #1 on the day I was born…
15 July 2008 at 3:43 pm |
“I can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash. Not sure if my parents were humming this when I came out, but I’m guessing…not.
15 July 2008 at 4:48 pm |
Fame, by David Bowie was #1 the day i was born.
pretty cool.
16 July 2008 at 7:25 am |
“Knock on Wood” by disco queen Amii Stewart was #1 at the time of my birth.
A Peruvian marching powder classic, I’m sure…
16 July 2008 at 7:31 am |
That Cassette Tape Skeleton is tight too…
16 July 2008 at 2:46 pm |
Winchester Cathedral by the New Vaudville Band. In 1966 this gem ruled the airwaves.
16 July 2008 at 8:39 pm |
‘Frankenstein’ by the Edgar Winter Group. Fitting since I am really the Bride of Frankenstein.