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Buddy Holly was a huge innovator, great songwriter, and performer. He may not have even hit his stride. I certainly do not wish death on Jennings, but would love to hear what Holly had in him. Clapton or Vaughn? SRV's last album w/ his brother was disappointing. Does that mean he was through? No way, but even though Clapton has put out a lot of claptrap since SRV's death, he's also had some great moments, esp. the album w/ JJ Cale. I'd probably be in the minority by saying keep Clapton.

I have been fooled by the opening of the live version of Monday into thinking they were going to go into Rock and Roll All Night.

When YLT played Des Moines, the pulled an audience member out to play drums while Georgia sang. Seemed gimmicky for a band of Yo La Tengo's stature, but it worked.

What a sad, strange little country.

One of my favorite LPs is Perfectly Good Guitar. Love the song on there he originally wrote for Iggy Pop, Something Wild http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5insc6shv-8&feature=related

To most people on this board, probably not. But if someone paid that, then obviously it was worth it to them.

What part of Jules post did you not get? He may have had his pitching arm amputated, if someone pays him $10 million or $10,000, that's what he's worth.

There's worse fates than making 6 or 7 figures to sit in Camden Yards watching less than mediocre baseball.

Obviously not a Vikings fan.

That's a big plus.

Tell me why you like it better than Pandora. I just signed up. I find the interface very busy. Lots of links, but little useful information right up front. We'll see how it turns out, but for now I favor Pandora.

That can only mean one thing: DES MOINES!!

Congratulations on the engagement, Matt. That's a moment that won't soon be forgotten.

This too. This guy's on NPR once or twice a year. http://www.zooglobble.com/

I suppose about 1/2 the pedal steel I've heard in my life was played by him. More like 90% before until I was about 25. RIP.

I want to plug the new Justin Roberts CD, Jungle Gym. Des Moines native now based out of Chicago. I believe his songwriting gets better with each album. Lots of great melodies and words that both kids and parents will appreciate. The video below is a good example of his great music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTpHAbuEQac

She's a sucker for a good melody and harmonies. Plus she loves the line "This is the worst trip I've ever been on." And it's about a boat. Lots for a kid to like.

I must be in the minority who love Sloop John B. For a brief time this spring it was the only song my 5 year old daughter wanted to listen to.

Wow, no "Don't Dream It's Over"? That's on the 1st record. That could be construed as self-indulgent. How many people's emotional attachment to that band begins with that song? Not playing it is satisfying themselves more than the audience.

They were on Jimmy Fallon this week. Liked the song the played a lot.

Very sad. I often disagreed with him but he was full of class and intellect. A thoughtful, reasonable voice in a sea of loudness and insanity that clutters up our media.

Watching it right now. I think Sasha and Melia (sp?) are thinking, "Why can't he be a Jonas brother?"

Curb Your Enthusiasm - SSN 7, the Seinfeld reunion. Larry David continues to be brilliantly misanthropic. It's amazing all those actors are will into play those twisted versions of themselves.

Looks like we only get Sandberg for one season here in Iowa.

Vibes Crow! I've had a few friends with cancer scares recently, everyone's in remission right now, but we must try to treasure each and every day.