Idiosyncratic Interconnections: Little Richard and *Gay on your resume* (Episode 2)

Idiosyncratic Interconnections Little Richard on an effeminate manner canceling out racism and workplace dynamics for gay black men today In this ^^ Sally Jesse Raphael interview with Little Richard, Sally Jesse refers to the “sociological” quirk that activist, web journalist, and hip-hopper Yitz Jordan (Y-LOVE) mentioned—and backed up with studies & statistics—on WNYC’s The Brian … Continue reading “Idiosyncratic Interconnections: Little Richard and *Gay on your resume* (Episode 2)”

Idiosyncratic Interconnections: Loshon haRa and New Orleans R&B (Episode 1)

Part of a new series, “Idiosyncratic Interconnections,” in which I unveil oddball connections betwixt two things that—most likely—only I, in my unusual mind, would notice… realizing a seemingly unrelated thing unexpectedly interconnects with another thing to explain, illuminate or give insight into the first thing. Each episode connects two things. Let me know if ya’ll … Continue reading “Idiosyncratic Interconnections: Loshon haRa and New Orleans R&B (Episode 1)”

Mississippi Delta Bluesmen, as Relevant Now as Ever

Bringing together strands of recent thoughts … the blues… Recently I updated the “Got the blues so bad” mix/Nick’s True Blues Playlist – skewing heavily to the first bluesmen recorded vs later interpreters, the Southern backwoods “sundown comin’ & klan caught up to me at the crossroads” blues and that type of bluesman. Muddy Waters, … Continue reading “Mississippi Delta Bluesmen, as Relevant Now as Ever”

Nick Reviews Sturgill Simpson’s “Metamodern Sounds in Country Music”

Been getting to the bottom of the bottom getting to me Holding up the mirror to everything I don’t want to see But it ain’t all flowers Sometimes you gotta feel the thorns And when you play with The Devil you know you gonna get the horns Whah-hooooooo-hooo-hooo! That visceral howl WHAH-HOOO-HOOO-HOOO in the grungy, … Continue reading “Nick Reviews Sturgill Simpson’s “Metamodern Sounds in Country Music””

Nick Reviews Neil Young’s “Freedom”

Neil Young’s 1989 “comeback album” Freedom is probably Neil Young’s best work, and I think it should be considered in the rare category, “best Folk rock albums ever.” Freedom opens with an acoustic performance of “keep on rawkin in the free werld” live in concert (cut from an outdoor set he did at Jones Beach, … Continue reading “Nick Reviews Neil Young’s “Freedom””

Nick Reviews Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories”

This album, Random Access Memories, won the Grammy for Album of the Year last month, sold umpteen-bajillion copies/went platinum in an era of “people don’t buy albums,” and hit number one in over 20 countries, and after listening to it I understand why.  It has the mass appeal of Europop/techno-dance, while being way more clever and … Continue reading “Nick Reviews Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories””

This Song Has Been Stuck In My Head For Over A Week!

My other half and I have been playing and singing this ode to anesthesiologists (called anaesthetists in Britain) for over a week now! It’s really a classic parody! Video available in HD: My favorite lyrics from the song (sung to the tune of Total Eclipse of the Heart) are: ’cause we sometimes check the screen … Continue reading “This Song Has Been Stuck In My Head For Over A Week!”

Michael Jackson Dance Tribute, Herald Sq. Subway Station

In NYC’s Herald Sq. Subway Station, a group of subway performers in “King of Pop” t-shirts dance to “Can You Feel It” and “Billie Jean” in tribute to the late Michael Jackson. Feat. The Fabulous Dancing Baby and a Random Eastern European kid. For those of us who were kids in the 80s, Michael Jackson … Continue reading “Michael Jackson Dance Tribute, Herald Sq. Subway Station”

Los Colorados cover of Katy Perry’s “Hot and Cold”

I don’t like Katy Perry.  She’s another computerized, autotuned pop singer.  And she should she get some sort of penalty, or perma-ban, for actually performing a song called “Ur So Gay” (the actual spelling she used). But I love this cover of Perry’s “Hot and Cold” by this polka influenced Ukrainian band on YouTube. It’s … Continue reading “Los Colorados cover of Katy Perry’s “Hot and Cold””

This Song Really Speaks To Me Right Now

This Song Really Speaks To Me Right Now “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers Leave it to Nick to express High Holy Days reflections in the form of an alt/rock song. I put “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers on my MySpace profile, check it out. It is a … Continue reading “This Song Really Speaks To Me Right Now”