SUNDAY MORNING TUNEAGE
PAUL SIMON - A MOST PECULIAR MAN. This is from the 1966 album "Sounds Of Silence". It's part of a duo of underplayed and awesome songs by Simon & Garfunkel - "Richard Cory" and this song. This version comes off "The Paul Simon Songbook" - technically his first solo album released the year before. But I didn't know this version apart from the "Sounds Of Silence" version before getting his box set a decade or so ago. It's not the happiest of songs - this one, like a couple others, about suicide. A very interesting song that fits the day.
PRINCE - RAINBOW CHILDREN. Clocking in at over 10 minutes - this title track off the 2001 album of the same name wasn't one that caught me at the time of release. But after 10 years or so, I finally got back into the album and it's brilliant. It's typical later Prince concept album with a heavy jazz influence. But it's more than that - this song has an early Funkadelic feel mixed with early 70s Miles Davis. I'm sticking through the whole song and may have to go back through the whole album later today.
HUMAN LEAGUE - MIRROR MAN. This is a fun 1983 song. It's always been an interesting addition to Human League's song list. It's quite different than the other synthpop they were releasing in this period. It's very vocal heavy - the harmonies are Motown like at least in influence. The confusing video has mainly Phillip Oakey staring into a mirror - I think he's dead but the band can see him?? Silly stuff. And I don't really get the later rumors that this is about Adam Ant - I think that's wishful thinking.
SOMETHING RANDOM . . . Like I'm not going to read when I see that Loch Ness Monster is trending this week . . . and I'm a little weirded out by "eyeball licking trend" in Japan.
QUICK LIST (a random, uninformed list off the top of Shawn's head)
BEST EGGS OF ALL-TIME
10. EGG SALAD. A very underrated sandwich item. Great on two thick slices of bread.
9. QUICHE. It either reminds me of "Bone" or the B-52s song but it's actually quite tasty from time to time.
8. SUNNY SIDE UP. I think that only my Nana made these and they are great with just a piece of toast or with a side of fried potatoes.
7. HARD BOILED EGGS. Not really a big fan of them by themselves. But make a salad and I'm going to start looking for some hard boiled eggs. My other obsession with them? Watching the way some people meticulously prepare them before eating.
6. DEVILED EGGS. Is this the only egg that uses curry powder? It reminds me of the best parts of holidays.
5. EGG DROP SOUP. I didn't discover this egg soup until college. Wonderful way to make an egg tasty.
4. POACHED EGGS. A great way to fix an egg but rarely done to perfection. When done correctly on an English Muffin or with veggies or Hollandaise sauce, it can be a beautiful thing.
3. SCRAMBLED EGGS. The easiest way is usually the best. But I need some bacon with them - preferably - or at least some bacon bits. And pepper. Always with the pepper, please. Best use - the breakfast burrito.
2. FRIED EGGS. The most unhealthy of the eggs taste better the more fat you fry them in. And throw in some bacon or sausage and it's almost perfect. I don't make them very well and don't trust many others to make them like I like them so I rarely seem to have any.
1. OMELET. Fold up some eggs with some mushrooms and some salty meat. Perfect. With cheese or without. It's perfect for a nice breakfast and it's perfect for a Sunday morning hangover.
I don't eat them as much as I'd like. I'm still stuck back in the days when they were terrible for your diet. We ignored the protein and amino acid benefits. But when I do - I love to see them prepared in interesting ways. The worst preparations? Boiled has never been a great method for me. I know it's not much different than poaching or even in a soup, but there's something about boiled that leaves me cold. Pickled eggs never seems safe or tasty. I'm sure I'm leaving off something awesome but it's morning and I can smell the bacon just even talking about eggs.
NETFLIX PLAY NOW OF THE WEEK . . . TONIGHT YOU'RE MINE is a cleverly filmed and written film about a couple that are handcuffed together over five days at a music festival . . . HITLER'S CHILDREN is an interesting doc about the descendants of the most evil of the Nazis as they deal with their family history . . . THE GLADES is one of those shows that always tempted me and is available now. It seemed like it's based on characters by Hiassen or Elmore Leonard. Reminds me to keep begging Netflix to put JUSTIFIED up here to watch.
Shawn's fave movies according to FLICKCHART
#549 - Payback
#857 - Gattaca
#1389 - Pink Floyd The Wall
RANDOM PROJECT UPDATE - The BATMAN project. It seems like we abandoned this project for a long time. But when most of our shows are over - it's been a good time to get back into the 1966 series. We finished off a couple more Season One stories including the oft forgotten role by the beautiful Anne Baxter as Zelda the Great. Then it was another solid Frank Gorshin run as the Riddler. The 2nd episode includes the hilarious appearance of a fat, fake Batman in costume meeting up with Bruce Wayne. And I heard the phrase "Holy atomic piles." We're just starting up a rare Mad Hatter appearance next.
SHAWN'S TOP ALBUMS OF ALL-TIME (a tribute to the art of the album)
#32 Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
This double album is in the sweet spot of 1972-1974 for most of my favorite artists. The double album has song after song that belongs on his greatest hits even if they never got the airplay. In total over the two albums, there are 17 tracks that all shine in their own way. It's like hanging with a friend who's playing just for you - showing off their talents on different styles. There are ballads and straight up rock songs. The lyrics are about love and death and just plain silly at times. The album was written in record time over a few weeks and I wonder if that fun doesn't just shine through. It starts with the touching "Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding" and continues through to the heartfelt "Harmony" that ends it. Most overlooked songs - "Sweet Painted Lady", "This Song Has No Title" and "Your Sister Can't Twist".
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
I've Seen That Movie Too
Previous Rankings
#33 - Parliament - Mothership Connection (1975)
#34 - Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique (1989
#35 - U2 - The Joshua Tree (1987)
#36 - Elton John - Captain Fantastic and Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975)
#37 - Nirvana - Nevermind (1991)
THIS WEEK IN TELEVISION
MONDAY
LOVE, MARILYN (HBO) Summer means more documentaries on TV. I have had an extra crush on her lately. Famous current actors read from her diaries.
PUSH GIRLS (SUNDANCE) This reality series about four women in wheelchairs seemed like a good idea last Summer. It took off way more than I thought it would. And now I'm even almost curious about it at the start of Season Two.
TUESDAY
SEX: HOW IT WORKS (NAT GEO) Seriously. How. More science and computer graphics than probably most people are looking for on the subject. But curiosity knows no bounds.BLOOD AND OIL (DISC) Will there be milkshake drinking? Also there's something very BREAKING AWAY about the family being named Cutters.
NBA FINALS: GAME SIX (ABC) If there is any justice, this will be the crowning of the Spurs as champions. I hope to be on whiskey number four by the time this game winds down.
WEDNESDAY
GHOST HUNTERS (SYFY) A family in LIttle Rock thinks their bungalow might be haunted. There are so many things wrong with that statement. But generally, yes, your bungalow is haunted.
FUTURAMA (COMEDY) The final season starts and even if last season was a little off - I'm onboard for one last ride.
THURSDAY
NBA FINALS: GAME SEVEN (ABC) If things didn't work out on Tuesday, then I'll be somewhere for this tonight. Maybe to the scene of the last victory.
UNTAMED YOUTH and THE BEAT GENERATION (TCM) They aren't the best movies you've ever seen but these two starring Mamie Van Doren are as kitschy as come for 1957 and 1959.
FRIDAY
DINERS, DRIVE-INSAND DIVES (FOOD) I love the Friday night marathons. Tonight includes Duck pastrami and fresh Dungeness crab.
NETWORK (SUNDANCE) Not enough people know about this film anymore. Faye Dunaway is a revelation. And of course, Peter Finch. You owe it to yourself to watch it someday.
SATURDAY
STANLEY CUP FINALS: GAME FOUR (NBC) Generally I think I'm for the Bruins. But I don't have a dog in this fight. After that 1st game - I'm hoping for seven overtime games.
THE SEARCHERS (TCM) John Ford was pretty prolific. But you forget how beautiful his pictures are until you see this one after a few years away from it. Awesome story. One of Wayne's best performances. But I like to just look at it now.
SUNDAY
COPPER (BBC) So excited to see the return of this show. It was pretty terrific last season. But less interested in Donal Logue joining the cast. Not that he's bad but this show was awesome with unknown actors.
TRUE BLOOD (HBO) The new season starts and I have to confess that I'm still a few episodes behind of last season. Oops.
MAD MEN (AMC) The season comes to an end - rumors of a death abound. This show just didn't seem to have the Sunday night juice of "Game Of Thrones" or "Walking Dead" and it doesn't seem to get the Twitter love afterwards as "Breaking Bad". Anyone care still?
AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR . . . Burger King word association. I have this type of relationship with a few people myself . . .
I kept waiting for the fake logos to pop up on this Hands Free Whopper commercial. But is it really produced by Burger King? Do they actually have a sense of humor about themselves?
I know they are taking hell for it. But I wouldn't mind eating some Carls Jr. with Kate's Uptons.
"You're a bluebird on the telegraph line
I hope you're happy now
Well if the wind of change comes down your way, girl
You'll make it back somehow." - Elton John
Love lies bleeding. Stay hard.
sb
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