1967
Hang On, Sloopy was a hit when I was in 7th grade. I was just becoming aware of the Vietnam War, but it wasn’t much on my mind; I had …
Happy Christmas, you crazy country!
Happy Christmas to all my Christian friends and readers (all two of you!). This video cracks me up. It starts with Bettie Page pinup shots followed by vintage home videos …
Everybody knows
We’ve been had.
Arlo's Thanksgiving classic, with illustrations by Andrew Colunga
This is a fun addition to the annual ritual of listening to Alice’s Restaurant on Thanksgiving Day — illustrations of the story. Now you can watch the story (as you …
David Rovics does OKC, awesomely, but probably wonders why he bothered
And of course, few in OKC bother to support this talented progressive singer songwriter. Next time someone complains that OKC doesn’t get included in such tours, I’ll just ask, well, …
Dennos Libertad (Give Us Freedom) music video
Back on September 26, I joined the band MoonSue and friends as they filmed a music video on the steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol. My photos are here. Now …
Getting religion
I went to a Catholic High School, not because I had gone to Catholic grammar school (I didn’t) and not because I or my family was particularly religious (we weren’t), …
Hank Williams given special Pulitzer, Meryl Streep elected to Academy
Any award Special Citation for Hank Williams (Sr) doesn’t really need an explanation. New York City, April 12 – The Pulitzer Prize Board has awarded a posthumous Special Citation to …
Giving Pete Seeger his just reward: a Nobel Peace Prize
Seriously, who deserves that baby more than Pete Seeger, who has literally taught the world to sing, and created much harmony, tonal and otherwise. The goal is to get the …