I knew this holy man brought down by too much sin Now he stalks the gates of heaven Screaming let me in But the Lord ain’t takin’ questions And He don’t fall for sleight of hand He said you missed…
Week 17 – A Damn Fine Way To Go
What a rush! Right in the heart of the holiday season with parties, family & friends get togethers we had three NFL games on followed by two more games a couple of days later. (I will admit, I didn’t watch…
Week 17 – Liars’ Moon
Of the four teams in the semi-final games this past week our goddess Fantasy Karma has shown some favoritism to them over the course of the season. Some more than others. This past week she turned a cold assed shoulder…
Week 16 – Lost In The Funhouse Again
Ladies and gentlemen step inside And dance on the tears that the king has cried The boom years are over, the queen has died It’s you who will buy him a beggar’s bride…yeah, yeah Eight of us entered this past…
Week 15 – The Curves of Bratenahl
It was past the curves of Bratenahl When he finally saw the light Like lipstick smeared across the broad horizon Gotta walk that walk Don’t need anymore talkin’ Won’t be no compromise tonight … No compromise … Past the curves…
Week 14 – Pink Up
This weeks song is “Pink Up” by Spoon from their 2017 “Hot Thoughts” LP. Spoon a band from Austin, Texas formed in the fall of 1993 by Britt Daniel and Jim Eno. They have released ten full length albums along…
Week 13 – Hold On
Back to Cleaveland’s favorite son, Michael Stanley for this weeks music. “Hold On” is from his latest and final LP, titled “Tough Room.” Michael Stanley died on February 5, 2021 and “Tough Room” was released about three months later. Michael…
Week 12 – A Common Disaster
This week takes us north of the border to Toronto, Canada for our band. The Cowboy Junkies were formed in 1986 by Alan Anton, Michael Timmins, Peter Timmins, & Margo Timmins. The three Timmins’ are siblings. Margo is the vocalist.…
Week 11 – I Can’t Get Enough of Your Love
Last week I introduced you to Gregg Dulli and his Afghan Whigs. We continue this week. And like last week, we get a cover. I know I’m older than most of you but I think you will recall Barry White.…
Week 10: My World is Empty Without You
Last week I said I was queuing up a different Ohio band for the write up. This week and next I’ve got The Afghan Whigs lined up for my missives. Founder Greg Dulli grew in Hamilton, Ohio, a suburb of…