5K EVERY DAY – Day #123

(“Stand Up and Run” – Billy Talent)

I did. And this time next week, I’ll know how I did in Friday Night’s Race.

(#123)

Unlocke the Light presents the Annual UNLOCKE THE NIGHT 5K – in Newark, DE next Friday night, May 9th. Unlocke the Light helps those with mental health struggles. Their mission is to educate, assist, and support youth on their mental health journey.

(“Run Run Run” Jill Scott)

Quote of the Day

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Just because you have a nightmare doesn’t mean you stop dreaming.” – by Jill Scott

new music weekend / Friday 05-02-25

(New Music Weekend Intro)

Who’s coming up! Puddle of Mudd, Nilüfer Yanya, Amble, and you’ll never guess – Barbara Streisand.

(Countdown Video)

New Music Weekend:

• 1st Up – Puddle of Mudd (“She Hates Me”) Yup – that Puddle of Mudd. That song was released back in July of 2002! Now, the band has made numerous albums since then (“Psycho”) However, they have had numerous transformations with the line-up, but singing guy and guitarist, Wes Scantlin, has been the most consistent member, which is good thing because his voice is truly what jumps out to me as being Puddle of Mudd (“Blurry”) We’ve got their 7th studio album to enjoy today – just 9 seconds past 30 minutes of rock joy, which tallies 9 songs in all. Album is called Kiss the Machine and the first official release off the album is track #1 “Beautimous” (clip)

• Last September, Nilüfer Yanya released her album – My Method Actor (“Method Actor”) I love the color of this vinyl – Turquoise – Had to check with my wife on that color. Not blue and not green. (“Just A Western”) The song that I totally dug from the beginning from this album is called “Like I Say.” (“Like I Say”) Nilüfer Yanya is touring this summer, so I’m not sure of a full album coming, but this past Monday – “New Music Monday” – she gave us at least one new song called “Cold Heart” (clip)

• I talked about this band back in March (“Schoolyard Days”) The band is called Amble who’s debut album “Reverie” is out in its entirety on May 23rd (“Swan Song”) So far though, the band has been quite generous with slowing releasing out this album. 14 tracks in all. 8 have already been released and today we get our 9th. I’m still looking forward to May 23rd. Here’s Amble with their latest “Treehouse Wings” (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: After releasing her first song in 4 years last week, Lorde has officially announced a new album – her 4th – titled Virgin and the Virgin’s arrival date – June 27th // On Mondays, I do a video called Missed Music Monday. This past Monday, I talked about missing out on the deluxe album from Shaboozey. I could have also talked about new songs released from Linkin Park and The All-American Rejects. Their on my Spotify playlist for this week. // The last time I heard Barbara Streisand on Spotify – it was Christmas. I like her rendition of Jingle Bells (clip) Today though, she popped up because of her upcoming new duets album called The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume 2 (the first one arrived 11 years ago) – Volume 2 includes an all-star duet line-up featuring Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, and Hozier, who is on the first song to arrive prior to the album’s June 27th drop date (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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5K EVERY DAY – Day #122

(“I Can’t Dance”)

That’s a really great song from 1991 – which happens to be the year I graduated high school. Ouch.

(“I Can’t Dance”)

Anyway – That’s Genesis – the last album with Phil Collins on vocals. I heard another song from that album the other day at the gym and it was NOT “I Can’t Dance”

(“No Son of Mine”)

Not on the musical Bingo card of what could be heard at the gym. “No Son of Mine” – that’s a good Father’s Day songs – not at all. Just kidding. I’m not kidding about this. I ran.

(#122)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Wait for it, wait for it! Anticipation is half the fun, So I’ve been told…” – by Phil Collins

5K EVERY DAY – Day #121

(“When I Wake Up” part of the song)

It’s May 1st. That means 4 months of the year – done. 5K Every Day for 2025 a 1/3 of the way through. So, how many miles so far?

(I would walk 500 miles)

Again, I am running, not walking and it’s not quite 500 miles yet. I’ll save that song for that upcoming glorious day. I’m officially at 386.9 miles for the year. When I run my 5K for the day, I always make sure that I hit – not just 3.1 miles, but 3.2 miles. And I did do that today.

(#121)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you’re trying to choose between two theories and one gives you an excuse for being lazy, the other one is probably right.” – by Paul Graham (via Shane Parrish – Farnam Street newsletter)

5K EVERY DAY – Day #120

(“Break My Stride” Matthew Strider)

And especially not now since I have new shoes. New HOKA shoes to help me

(“Run” AWOLNATION)

Yesterday, I was at the Delaware Running Company store in Greenville. That’s where I have gotten my last 6 or 7 pairs of running shoes.

Initially, I thought I was going to get another brand, but then started talking about my most favorite running shoes of all time. The HOKA Cliftons

(#120)

Quote of the Day

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – by NOT James Clear, but Aristotle

5K EVERY DAY – Day #119

(Seinfeld Theme song)

Jonathan Wolff is the man behind many of our favorite TV themes, from “Will & Grace” to “Caroline in the City” to “Seinfeld” – what we just heard. Speaking of Seinfeld, Jerry is turning 71 today – it’s his birthday. It’s also 5K run #119 for me.

(#119)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you’re efficient, you’re doing it the wrong way. The right way is the hard way.” – by Jerry Seinfeld

5K EVERY DAY – Day #118

(song)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025 has been announced.

Two of my most favorite bands are in. The White Stripes and Soundgarden

(song)

Also, being inducted: Outkast, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, & Cyndi Lauper

(“She Bop”)

Yup – I just played “She Bop” – it’s fun. You know what’s not fun – running outside when the pollen count is high.

(Day #118)

I hit the trails for this morning’s run, kicked up some allergies

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“On my darkest days, I wear my brightest colors.” – by Cyndi Lauper

missed music Monday / Monday 04-28-25

(Missed Music Monday opener)

Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going: The Complete Edition features six new songs as well as collaborations with Jelly Roll, Sierra Ferrel, and Myles Smith.

(clip)

When talking about this new deluxe version of last year’s album, Shaboozey said – “Putting out the completed version of ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going’ meant a lot to me—it felt like finishing a conversation I wasn’t quite done having.”

Again – we’re getting some new music from Shaboozey. Go enjoy –

Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going: The Complete Edition

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #117

(Shaboozey “A Bar Song”)

My daughter took my phone and was playing DJ with Spotify. She chose that song from Shaboozey. Don’t worry Daddy, I picked the clean version.

(Shaboozey “A Bar Song”)

Someone pour me up a double shot of whiskey
They know me and Jack Daniеl’s got a history

Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher

It is amusing hearing a 9 year old sing that part. Shaboozey will be on my Missed Music Monday. In the meantime though, I ran.

(#117)

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“If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.” – by Dolly Parton

5K EVERY DAY – Day #116

(Disturbed “Down with the Sickness”)

It’s NOT football season, but I guarantee any football fan has been glued to the TV or phone for the past several days with the NFL draft going on.

(Disturbed “Down with the Sickness”)

Disturbed music is always a fixture on many NFL highlights. I have no football highlights. All I got is that I ran.

(#116)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Speak your truth, is a common slogan. Just be sure that your truth, is actually THE TRUTH . . . not just an emotionally charged reaction.” – by Brian Dawkins