Clyde's Top 15 Favorite "New" Songs of 2024 - Part 10 of 16
#7 The Records - "Starry Eyes" - Shades In Bed - 1979
When you look at either Amazon-curated or user-created power pop playlists, certain songs come up repeatedly. This classic song by The Records is one of them. The English power pop band formed in 1978, and this jangly song came out on their debut album in 1979 as a kiss-off to the group's former manager and has more hooks than a tackle box. It's impossible to find any of their studio albums on Amazon Music, and this studio version of the song is only available on a power pop compilation album. There are a couple of live albums available, though.
Tonight and tomorrow millions of Japanese will be enjoying their traditional Christmas Kentucky Fried Chicken dinner. Merry Christmas to all no matter how you celebrate it.
I was just watching Good Will Hunting, and an Althouse moment came up. Daman was proving how smart he was by citing a huge number of Federal era cases about horses and carriages to stay out of jail on a charge of assaulting a cop, and he used the word "afforded" when he meant to say "accorded," what a maroon! Script writers should avoid trying to appear smaht, as Daman would say. Anyway, so I knew it was the wrong word, and I asked ChatGPT exactly why, and it turns out that "to afford" as a transitive verb has the sense of "to share," and "to accord" has has the sense of "to grant;" two different things, but not completely different. The tree affords you shade, but the Wizard accords you a heart.
On Scott Adams’ recommendation, watched Red One - free on Amazon Prime. Geared for kids, special effects - but not really annoying ones, enjoyed by the adults as well. Very nice Christmas movie. Merry Christmas everyone.
I always took that scene and the errors (multiple) as deliberate, as if Will had read and memorized the cases but lacked understanding of exactly what he was saying…
We just livestreamed the candlelight service of First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, S.C. It was 100% spiritual, not a hint of the Christmas trappings normally associated with this season. Focused entirely upon Christ, our Savior. May all have a holy Christmas.
It’s 5:30 AM EST, and my grandkids (9 month old twins and their Big Bro) are awake. Amazingly, Santa knew they were here and not at home, and has left presents for them. Kids and Christmas morning are a special treat.
And if any of you are looking for a place for end of year charitable donations, consider Samaritan’s Purse. I read this morning that FEMA still has people in tents in Western North Carolina. God damn all of you Democrats.
It’s very hard to sort out all of the factors that contribute to one candidate’s election; but I think the decision of some “red state” governors to ship illegal immigrants to “blue, sanctuary cities” may have been significant. If not in affecting the outcome in those areas, then at least in affecting the overall popular vote.
Or Happy Saturnalia, as we said in my high school Latin class. (Do any high schools still teach Latin?) Just finished reading, for the first time, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. As usual, the book is better than the movies and cartoons. I read the original 1843 edition published by Chapman and Hall, London. It helped to have my cell phone on the arm rest as I read the novella, as I had to google quite a few words and phrases in Victorian Era English that have changed or become obsolete over the past 181 years. It was still a delight to read, and I recommend it for those have never done so.
Gell-Mann effect left me thinking that despite screwing up the language, he got all of the law right. LOL.
It reminded me of a movie I watched once with Ben Stiller and somebody, a father and son who were both supposed to be college professors, and one misused "beg the question" and the other didn't roll his eyes, which also made me laugh.
A local prep school advertises its primacy in state Latin competitions, and Memphis public schools had a very distinguished Latin program at one time. A lot of my friends took Latin, but I made do with Spanish. (The only other choice was French, which I shoulda . . .)
I read CC long ago, and have seen most of the adaptations, but without any desire to repeat the experiences.
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Merry Christmas to all, in the spirit of the season, Glad Tidings, Peace on Earth, and Goodwill to all !
Hardrock, Coco and Joe
Oh-li-oh-lay-dee, oh-lay-dee-eye-oh
That’s Hardrock and Coco and Joe
Merry Christmas and all other greetings of the season! I'm grateful for this blog, our host, and all who have visited here, past and present.
Clyde's Top 15 Favorite "New" Songs of 2024 - Part 10 of 16
#7 The Records - "Starry Eyes" - Shades In Bed - 1979
When you look at either Amazon-curated or user-created power pop playlists, certain songs come up repeatedly. This classic song by The Records is one of them. The English power pop band formed in 1978, and this jangly song came out on their debut album in 1979 as a kiss-off to the group's former manager and has more hooks than a tackle box. It's impossible to find any of their studio albums on Amazon Music, and this studio version of the song is only available on a power pop compilation album. There are a couple of live albums available, though.
The Records - Starry Eyes
Bonus song: Starry Eyes - The Records | The Midnight Special
A pretty good live version. You can also find their song Teenarama from the same episode of The Midnight Special.
Starry Eyes - The Records | The Midnight Special
Merry Christmas to Althouse, Meade and all of the commenters, even the grinches.
I thought you'ld never ask. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and Solsticial Salutations to all--even the goons, loons, and buffoons.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Tonight and tomorrow millions of Japanese will be enjoying their traditional Christmas Kentucky Fried Chicken dinner. Merry Christmas to all no matter how you celebrate it.
I'm up for the Feats of Strength but would like to skip the Airing of Grievances this year...
I was just watching Good Will Hunting, and an Althouse moment came up. Daman was proving how smart he was by citing a huge number of Federal era cases about horses and carriages to stay out of jail on a charge of assaulting a cop, and he used the word "afforded" when he meant to say "accorded," what a maroon! Script writers should avoid trying to appear smaht, as Daman would say. Anyway, so I knew it was the wrong word, and I asked ChatGPT exactly why, and it turns out that "to afford" as a transitive verb has the sense of "to share," and "to accord" has has the sense of "to grant;" two different things, but not completely different. The tree affords you shade, but the Wizard accords you a heart.
Sorry.
Buon Natale…
On Scott Adams’ recommendation, watched Red One - free on Amazon Prime. Geared for kids, special effects - but not really annoying ones, enjoyed by the adults as well. Very nice Christmas movie. Merry Christmas everyone.
I always took that scene and the errors (multiple) as deliberate, as if Will had read and memorized the cases but lacked understanding of exactly what he was saying…
Ibid, your honor…
Cute photo. My wife would love it. Is this your place or somewhere else?
Merry Christmas all.
Merry Christmas Althousians
This blog keeps me sane. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
We just livestreamed the candlelight service of First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, S.C. It was 100% spiritual, not a hint of the Christmas trappings normally associated with this season. Focused entirely upon Christ, our Savior. May all have a holy Christmas.
Merry Christmas all.
and... Hey
Let's Be Careful Out There
Marry Christmas,
Happy Holidays and
Joyful Festivus.
Merry Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas to Althouse, Meade, and all the hillbillies. Love you guys.
Merry Christmas to all my friends here at Althouse.
Merry Christmas and thanks to the host(s) who gives a word or two every day of the year.
Merry Christmas
https://youtu.be/jXBNvYfUG9Q?feature=shared
Merry Christmas to all -- and to all, a good night
Hear! hear!
Prais-ed be God and not our strength for it. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all of you!!
Merry Christmas to Althouse, Meade, and the whole community here.
It’s 5:30 AM EST, and my grandkids (9 month old twins and their Big Bro) are awake. Amazingly, Santa knew they were here and not at home, and has left presents for them. Kids and Christmas morning are a special treat.
And thanks to the Marines for their Toys for Tots campaign so poor kids will have toys for Christmas.
And if any of you are looking for a place for end of year charitable donations, consider Samaritan’s Purse. I read this morning that FEMA still has people in tents in Western North Carolina. God damn all of you Democrats.
It’s very hard to sort out all of the factors that contribute to one candidate’s election; but I think the decision of some “red state” governors to ship illegal immigrants to “blue, sanctuary cities” may have been significant. If not in affecting the outcome in those areas, then at least in affecting the overall popular vote.
That looks good enough to eat!
Our middle-aged dogs woke us up at 4:30 this am. You’d think we had toddlers in the house again…
Or Happy Saturnalia, as we said in my high school Latin class. (Do any high schools still teach Latin?) Just finished reading, for the first time, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. As usual, the book is better than the movies and cartoons. I read the original 1843 edition published by Chapman and Hall, London. It helped to have my cell phone on the arm rest as I read the novella, as I had to google quite a few words and phrases in Victorian Era English that have changed or become obsolete over the past 181 years. It was still a delight to read, and I recommend it for those have never done so.
Especially the grinches.
Another site, sponsored by Trump...
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hurricane-helene-victims-with-president-trump?_nlid=Cuj2EhRzmQ&_nhids=pVOLcZ2ZQL
Also, "They're Eating The Pets", Trump knows how to throw lightning.
Gell-Mann effect left me thinking that despite screwing up the language, he got all of the law right. LOL.
It reminded me of a movie I watched once with Ben Stiller and somebody, a father and son who were both supposed to be college professors, and one misused "beg the question" and the other didn't roll his eyes, which also made me laugh.
A local prep school advertises its primacy in state Latin competitions, and Memphis public schools had a very distinguished Latin program at one time.
A lot of my friends took Latin, but I made do with Spanish. (The only other choice was French, which I shoulda . . .)
I read CC long ago, and have seen most of the adaptations, but without any desire to repeat the experiences.
Greetings from Sen. John Fetterman
"Wishing yinz and youse a very Merry Braddock Christmas!"
'Yinz' is a PA thing...
populi were waiting for R[eds] to show some backbone >>> stronger horse etc.
Good God this being nice is tedious as hell.
Scrape 'em off.
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