If you noticed a hiatus here on the blog – or anything else awry with the universe, for that matter – I have a very good explanation: artistic temperament.
“Andy Warhol” – David Bowie At the David Bowie Is exhibit, I learned that Andy Warhol didn’t think much of this song, but as far as I’m concerned it’s brilliant. Incidentally, Bowie’s portrayal of Warhol in Basquiat is spectacular too. |
“Stage” – Live They’re loud, they’re from the ’90s, they vehemently refuse to give up the stage. I can get behind that. |
“Little Egypt” – The Coasters You can tell this song is old because when the dude falls in love with the mindblowingly talented burlesque dancer, she has to give up her art for the priviledge of bearing him seven children. This wouldn’t happen now because women have made tremendous strides towards gender equality. She’d only have two kids, three tops. |
“Do It With a Rockstar” – Amanda Palmer Wait, needy lonely rockstars actually exist? Asking for a friend. |
“Paperback Writer” – The Beatles The only song about writers I could find is by a band I absolutely loathe, and the sad reality of this is not mitigated by the fact that the lyrics are actually pretty good. |
“The Piano Has Been Drinking” – Tom Waits And speaking of amazing lyrics… |
“Opera Singer” – Cake Parodic genius or blueprint for creative success? You decide. |
“Dress Rehearsal Rag” – Leonard Cohen In case you haven’t already noticed, this playlist is manic depressive. This song marks its lowest point. Do skip it if you’re teetering on the edge of the abyss. |
“I Want Out of the Circus” – Cracker Hey, it’s a hard life in the arts. Sometimes you feel like throwing in the towel and putting your head in the lion’s maw. Or joining an investment firm. Potayto, potahto. |
As usual, there is continuous YouTube playlist here.