Music Diary, Vol. -64
The rationale behind this mad project is here . The full playlist is above, also here . Week of Oct. 17-23, 2022 LYRICS: Joni Mitchell, "Judgement of the Moon and Stars" SONG: Much as Joni Mitchell's piano prowess is overlooked because she is such a guitar innovator, her music is too often thought of as earnest, oracular, serious to a fault. This rambunctious romp is my fave among many antidotes to that misperception. LYRICS: Tom Waits, "Broken Bicycles" SONG: From “May This Be Love” to “16 Blue,” I’m a sucker for an electric guitar ballad. This deep cut from Concrete Blonde is one of my faves. LYRICS: Toni Childs, "Heaven's Gate" SONG: Once you're under the incantatory, off-kilter spell of Argentine guitar goddess Juana Molina, good luck breaking out of it. This sinuous, nervy whirlpool of a tune is as good an entry point as any. LYRICS: St. Vincent, "Happy Birthday, Johnny" SONG: This was already my favorite song when I w...
