I realize there are far better songs for mothers.than track #1 “Mama” of the self-titled Genesis album from 1983
(“Mama” Hahaha)
We will NOT get into the details of what that song possibly means though.
Let’s change the subject – 5K Every Day lives on!
(#131)
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommys out there.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “It’s not easy being a mom. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” – by Betty White
On this date back in 1994, Philly’s Homegrown G. Love and Special Sauce released their self titled debut album
(“Cold Beverage”)
That song “Cold Beverage” was on the album. I have zero good transition to deliver today but simply I ran.
(Day #130)
I did race last night – got 2nd place for my old man group of 50 to 59. 16th overall with a 22:28 time. Looking forward to breaking my 22 minute mark this year at some point with another 5K race.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “You only control the effort, not the results.” – by Ryan Holiday
Happy Weekend . . . I was struggling today. I know that I’ve talked about The National and how much they pull me through dark times (clip) Dark times – that sounds so evil. But – it can be easy to punch back at yourself. I do have someone else that is a guilty musical pleasure that helps put a smile back on my face. (clip) That’s right Angels & Airwaves it’s a band of Tom DeLonge’s. Besides them and Blink-182, in the long ago past, he also had a one off album called Box Car Racer (clip)
So good – alright who’s coming up: Dexter and the Moonrocks, some Brent favorites – Fitz, Berninger, and Elbow, we’ll also discuss Miley, Sleep Token, and More.
(Countdown Video)
New Music Weekend:
Four guys from Abilene, TX call themselves – Dexter and the Moonrocks (“Ritalin”) Last year, they released a six-pack of songs with the EP – Western Space Grunge (“Sad in Carolina”) This past week they released: Happy To Be Here – another six-pack of songs – for those who are counting – that tallies up to a half a case of music between last year and today. The song that I’ve been enjoying off this new EP is the tune “Sarahtonin” (clip)
Three rapid fire clips of Brent Music (“Clap”) Fitz and The Tantrums have officially begun the Spotify countdown to their new album that is arriving on July 25th. It’s called – Man on the Moon. That album’s title track just dropped this past week (clip) I talked about The National earlier. Their lead singer is Matt Berninger who has his 2nd solo album – Get Sunk – coming out at the end of this month. He’s already treated us to two of the album’s tracks and now we have a third called “Inland Ocean” (clip) British band Elbow are following up their 2024 album – AUDIO VERTIGO with AUDIO VERTIGO ECHO elbow EP 5 which appears to be like a continuation of the band’s release from last year. I’ll take it! And – we can all have it on June 6th. In the meantime, Elbow is giving us one its songs – “Sober” (clip)
Several quick hits of new music: On May 30th, we get the 9th studio album – Something Beautiful – from Miley Cyrus. 13 tracks in all. 3 have already been handed out to us. Today, we get the 4th single called “More To Lose” and, of course, a video to go along with it. Visit brentevans.net for the link // The mysterious UK band, Sleep Token, have unveiled their fourth studio album called Even in Arcadia. Why so mysterious? Well, if you don’t know, Its members remain anonymous by wearing mask. I could claim to be one – I am so not. I can’t play. I’m just a good listener and so far, I’m enjoying Sleep Token // A band that I’ve talked about several times here before is noshows. The band doesn’t appear to have any full blown album coming our way, but a cover was dropped of the classic song ‘Free Ride’ (clip)
Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.
I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that! Anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday.
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I was first introduced to that song with the sitcom “Bosom Buddies” – it was the opening theme song – Billy Joel’s “My Life” – but it was performed by Gary Bennett
(“My Life” – Gary Bennett)
Bosom Buddies was only around for 2 season and included a very young Tom Hanks acting in it. I mainly watched because of Donna Dixon who played Sonny.
(clip)
She was delightful – just being honest. I also have to be honest in that “I didn’t run . . . yet.”
(#129 – not yet)
I’ll be running in the Unlocke the Night 5K race this evening – that will be run #129
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Saying no to something is actually much more powerful than saying yes.” – by Tom Hanks
That is the OG of the Peanut Butter Jelly Time Song
Couple days ago, Twista and Lil Jon did a remix for Lunchables
(Peanut Butter Jelly Time – Remix)
We are cutting edge here with new music. Looking forward to it this weekend.
For now though – Happy Friday Eve and I ran.
(#128)
That’s the type of song that gets in your head and lives there.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” – by George Washington Carver
He created more than 300 products from the peanut plant, but NOT peanut butter.
Taylor Swift is the favorite singer of YouTube Sensation Mr. Beast. She’s on that song with my favorite band – The National.
(another clip of “The Alcott”)
Mr. Beast and I – we have a lot in common. He has 391 million subscribers. Meanwhile, I ran my 127th 5K run of the year – both numbers – very impressive.
(#127)
The US population is 347 million. Again, Mr. Beast has 391 million subscribers – he wins, he has more. He’s also the birthday boy today.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “You’re crazy until you’re successful, then you are a genius.” – by Mr. Beast
He also has a quote out there – “I like helping people. It makes me happy.”
I’m still working on my playlist of music for my race this Friday. BUT – I’m not sure if I should even have the tunes playing. Or maybe – I should Raw Dog the race?
(“Who Let the Dogs Out” Baha Men)
Just an FYI – This past January, the American Dialect Society selected the Word of the Year for 2024 – it was Rawdog. I can explain. Also, no rawdogging today when I ran.
(#126)
With Rawdogging, I know what you are thinking about – the slang term referring to having sex without a condom. Rawdogging has crossed over in the mainstream for a wide variety of activities, like with a flight, the passenger just sits through it without any distractions.
(“Who Let the Dogs Out” Baha Men)
“Quote of the Day”
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Sometimes a loss is the best thing that can happen. It teaches you what you should have done.” – by Snoop Dogg
I really hope that’s not too cliche to play for today.
I have the proper shirt on. Unfortunately, I’m probably going to have pasta and wine tonight.
(#125)
and more Blah, Blah, Blah
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I don’t drink anymore for Cinco de Mayo. I celebrate with Mexican food, or as it’s known in Mexico: food.” – by Craig Ferguson
Sometimes, it gets tidied up; other times, not so much.
When all else fails: there’s video!
(“Ev’ry Time We Say Good-Bye”)
That’s Jeff Goldblum – Actor, jazz pianist and band leader. He along with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra released their album – Still Blooming – a couple weeks ago. I missed it.
(Missed Music Monday opener)
Still Blooming is Goldblum’s fourth album release. So, I’m really late to this jazz party AND he’s got some serious guest vocals on the album. Like Scarlett Johansson,
(“The Best Is Yet To Come”)
And since he got to hang with Ariana Grande on the set of Wicked, when he was singing between takes the song “I Don’t Know Why (I Just Do)” – he got her attention because that was the song her grandfather always sung to her.
(clip)
Go enjoy Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra’s album – Still Blooming
That’s your Missed Music Monday
Even more something about the miss
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For those who don’t know – do they actually still exist?
Anyway – May the 4th Be with You
The Force was with me this morning with run #124
(#124)
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “May the Force be with you’ is charming but it’s not important. What’s important is that you become the Force – for yourself and perhaps for other people.” – by Harrison Ford
