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Repost: James Brown's "Sunny"

This never fails to cheer me up.  

Song of the Day: "Battle of New Orleans"

"We took a little bacon/ And we took a little beans."

OK, this moment in history came afterwards, but happy 7/4 anyway.

Song of the Day: "Six Months in a Leaky Boat"

Still on a nostalgic bent this morning, and I'm remembering a gorgeous tune that I associate with my son's toddler years. He was getting into the Wiggles, and one popular episode featured Tim Finn of the great 80's kiwi band, Split Enz. Tim sang "Six Months in a Leaky Boat." Here's the original.

All the Young Dudes

Finishing today's 70's set, here's one for all you bloggers out there. "All the young dudes/ Carry the news."

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Groove Is in the Heart

While we're on the subject of the 70's, my four-year old reminded me of Deee-Lite's 1990 retro beat. "Not vicious or malicious/ Just de-lovely and delicious."

Alison Krauss: "Now That I've Found You"

This is possibly one of the best covers ... ever. The original -- by bubblegum rock legend, The Foundations -- was great (see below). Alison Krauss's version is sublime.

THE COVER

THE ORIGINAL

"Finally, a role that *requires* you to suck"

So, Jon Bon Jovi is the mentor for this week's round of American Idol. I had to suppress a chuckle when I heard this. I have nothing against Bon Jovi. In fact, I feel a special kinship with him. Many a time my grandmother used to call me Jo Bonni, which is Bon Jovi in reverse. (Yep, that's me -- Bon Jovi in reverse). But I was reminded of that great Conan O'Brien skit a few years ago when Triumph ("The Insult Comic Dog") interviewed Bon Jovi before a concert. Best moment: when Triumph asks Bon Jovi about his turn as an actor in Vampires: Los Muertos.

Hey Dexter: anything to add?

I Talk to the Wind

The old King Crimson song, done here in Japan with Steve Hackett and friends. Excellent lullaby, if you happen to be up.

The End of DRM?

I think so. But's let's see.