March 14, 1972 – Part 2
With an aurelian heart, our good friend and Contributing Author irishbeartx is back with Part Two of this keg-tastic edition of ABT40, from this very week in 1972
We’re salivating like a proverbial Pavlovian Shiba Inu. And that’s a good thing! Because it’s time for the latest scrumptious chapter of “Japan: Lost and Found” from Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria.Shio o totte kudasai
The Imperfect Storm
“As an expat I saw things differently, and thought there was hope, but that ray of sunlight was never seen by the locals.”
It’s Part 11 of “The Imperfect Traveler,” from Contributing Author thegue
What Makes Britpop, Britpop ?
With apologies to Liam and Noel:
As Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois wraps up a stellar Season Three of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. we’re awarding him all the Bonus points in the world for being our educator, our great friend… and our Wonderwall
Even when you feel perfectly settled where you are now, you never forget your first home. With an example: it’s Contributing Author Chuck Small, who takes us back to his Windy City roots
March 14, 1972
Fun fact: I was the original prototype for Sergeant Schultz: I know nothing.
That said… I do know that today is the 51st trip around the sun for a certain beloved Hibernian ursine. So, let’s all keep irishbeartx good company as he presents the latest edition of AB40
We’d always wanted to believe that the joy and fun of being a radio fan was a cross-cultural experience; that it transcended borders. So we were sure glad to see la confirmación from Contributing Author and AM/FM Lover Edith G
Eight US Acts That Were More Popular In The UK
Maybe it’s the delightful Detroit accent. Or the adorable way that they call a “lift” an “elevator.” For whatever reason, some US-based recording acts had their greatest success in The Land Of Shopkeepers. And our own JJ Live At Leeds is here for a look
I agree with Pauly that at such a late stage of entrenched epistemic/media tribalism, such declarations likely wouldn't have and…
7 is not bad!
I only recognized 7. That Beatle reference really caught me by surprise 😀.
New Dar Williams! Is she folk? Is she country? Just like the late Nanci Griffith. Both camps claim her. Best…
Great piece, mt. You're right that the key to connecting with people is to not focus on the divisive topics…