Music Diary, Vol. -78
For the rationale behind this mad effort, explanations here . The full series of Music Diary posts are here . The full playlist is above, also here . Week of July 11-17, 2022 LYRICS: Dirty Projectors, "Irresponsible Tune" SONG: I know it’s a bridge too far for most Dylan fans, but this sunny reggae-with-flutes version of one of his most durable standards always makes me smile. I’d say his utter conviction and comfort (“When the rooster crows!”) is what cinches it. LYRICS: Judy Garland (Irving Berlin), "What'll I Do" SONG: I haven’t yet heard a song by the Chicago piano boogie rock/pop outfit The Claudettes that I don’t at least like, and most I love. If you don’t know them, this rollicking kiss-off from their album Dance Scandal at the Gymnasium! is a great intro. LYRICS: n/a SONG: This smoking Urbie Green rendition of an Irving Berlin classic is easily one of my favorite Big Band charts, heavy on atmosphere yet sleek as a bullet train—just a tot...
