[Editor’s Note: This is the latest edition of Tick’s Notes and Tunes. It is a transcript of a fictional radio broadcast with direct links to the tunes being played. The transcript is in 3 parts.
(1.)The first is the first half of a transcript of the radio broadcast with tune links; (2.) The Editorial: (which normally deals with the subject in the title of this post) the Ukrainian invasion of Russia; and (3.) The second half of the radio broadcast with tune links.
The purpose of this blog is to discuss, enlighten and educate the reader about relevant political, economic and business matters and to help maintain both a record and an appreciation for good old man-made music before AI makes man and real music a mere afterthought. ]
Good evenin’ folks
Stony here
Along with Buck, Suzi and
the rest of the crew
Here at DJ Ltd
Rufus will be by later
I don’t know where GURU is
but I’m sure we ain’t heard the last of him
Anyway we’re all here
To bring Yinz an evenin’ of
Toe tappin’ tunes and some
Good old fashioned fun
Okay we start tonight
With a group we can’t help but play
‘cos they are just soooo good
we’ve played ’em before
and I’m sure
before it’s all over
we’ll play em again
They won a Grammy in 2017
For Feel It Still
One of my absolutely fav tunes
They came down from our 49tth State
where they began playing together in High School
They are fronted by John Gourley
They are simply outstanding
Here’s…
Portugal the Man with Creep in a T-Shirt
https://youtu.be/TTgC6BszjQk?si=KdsdzW1R08LLWr6T
That sounded just great
what a way to start.
Next up we have an entertaining outfit from Seattle
Who were active in the late 60s and early 70s
Originally from Seattle
At first they toured mostly on the West Coast
But eventually broadened their audience East
And even did a tour in Japan
These guys rock with horns
With maybe a hint of soul as well
Here’s….
Ballin’ Jack with Found a Child
https://youtu.be/me1JFWaB740?si=5NoNsoJ_rfr_KrCb
okay everyone outta be in the grove by now
for a change of pace
let’s slow it down a bit
I can’t believe we haven’t played our next tune before tonight
This song is simply gorgeous
And to add to that
it is sung
By an outrageously gorgeous woman
Who just so happens to be
Loretta Lynn’s younger sister
This is simply put
A country classic
That also did extremely well
…and with good reason…
on the “Pop” charts as well
So let’s give a listen to
Crystal Gayle
Singin’ Don’t It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue
https://youtu.be/pG8g0TzYqLo?si=ISfeLyjokyQ_1Z7R
Okay…it’s about that time again
Yep…our station manager Rufus
Rufus Coldwater that is,
has stepped into the studio
and is about to lay a few words
of wisdom on us.
Take it away Rufus
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Thanks Stony.
Well, I had this big speech prepared about Nick Saban and his thoughts on why so many quarterbacks fail in the NFL but then I learned that Ukraine has apparently sent troops into Russia where they are now engaged in live combat with Russian forces.
In normal times this would unquestionably be the very top headline news story anywhere. But these are such strange times, with so much happening that it’s almost as if folks don’t seem to notice.
Can you imaging Mexico invading Texas? Or better yet, Cuba invading South Florida using Russian weapons and supplies? Americans would be joining the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and our new Space Force in droves. Everyone would be going absolutely bonkers and many would call for the immediate nuking of Moscow.
While I’m amazed and extremely impressed at how well the Ukrainians have done in fending off the Russian invasion, this situation should alarm everyone because, make no mistake, Putin and worse, the average Russian, is likely to hold the U.S. responsible for Ukraine’s newest offensive thrust. From what I understand the Ukrainians, so far, have penetrated about 14 miles into Russian territory.
Frankly, I don’t know what to say or think. I think it quite possible that at least two major factors came into play that precipitated the Ukrainian offensive. First, is that this has now been a long war of attrition that Russia is better able to bear than Ukraine. Russia is much larger than Ukraine both population wise and in terms of the ability manufacture and supply itself with arms. And secondly, the U.S. election. My guess is that when it became obvious that Trump was going to be the Republican nominee that the Ukrainians, and with good reason, became deeply worried that Trump would lessen or even totally withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine. And since, Russia still holds large amounts of Ukrainian territory, the only thing that Ukraine could really do was get a good bargaining chip to negotiate with the Russians to swap territories, in the event Trump was/is elected. While this strategy makes sense regardless of who is elected President, timing becomes much more critical in the event Trump wins in November.
Well, that’s enough from me. What do you think?
This is Rufus Coldwater
Back to you Stony.
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Thanks Rufus
Well folks, have I got a treat
for all Yinz flower children out there
Our first second half tune
Is one that just oozes with the
Psychedelic feel of
flower power
Free love
And that groundbreaking era
That was the late 60s early 70s
This tune is just so hip
I wanna get me my old tie dyed shirts and jeans out
Folks, it’s with great pleasure that I give Yinz
Strawberry Alarm Clock with Incense and Peppermint
If that tune doesn’t make Ya feel groovy
Nuthin’ will
Okay next up is a
A gift from our
One and only
Executive Assistant to the Producer
Of Everything
….speakin’ of Suzi here
Yep…she’s been down to the garage
But wait
What’s this…
She’s brought me a tune that
She knows I’d like
Simply because
We played this group last week
And I was mightily impressed
Folks, this is a group that back in the day
Actually beat out Pink Floyd once
In a battle of the bands
Back in Britain
Can anyone imagine that?
Well I can
Because I think these guys are great
Despite their nom de guerre
They are a British group
They weren’t around long
But judgin’ by what I heard
They made an impact
While they were
Folks let’s bring on
St Louis Union with I Got My Pride
https://youtu.be/Fos2gRiLqVc?si=WRen6UdqwjUphHiq
Thanks Suzi, great job again
I enjoyed that.
Okay Buck’s in the control room
and he’s giving me a quick crankin’ signal
Which can only mean one thing
We’re out time
And I got hustle to get us outta here on time
Our next group
Is a group of young ladies
Who hail I believe from Toronto Canada
We’ve had em on the show
Several times with their live performances
But tonight’s special
Simply because
Our last tune announces
The release of their new album
I love these ladies.
I love this tune.
and now I have a hankerin’
for some dessert.
And here are the
Surfrajettes servin’ it up with
Easy as Pie
https://youtu.be/ez5UMddX_Pg?si=ZOloVHqYQrNzsKGs
Well, that’s it
That’s all
There ain’t no more
Buck is frantically signalin’ me to wrap this up
So for Buck, Suzi, Rufus
…and Guru..whereever he is.
Thanks so much.
I’m Stony Riva
Good night
And
Don’t let the bed bugs bite.
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