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I'd like to add, while they probably weren't the very first band to record a "double lead guitar" part, (though I can't think of a popular song that did it before them - perhaps The Ventures or Duane Eddy?) they beat the Allman Brothers to the punch by about 3 years. Duane Allman was certainly influenced by The Beatles and other "British Invasion" groups, though his heart was always in the blues.

I keep waiting for the latest incarnation of The Allman Brothers Band to cover this one. I know, I lead a rich fantasy life.

I'd like to add, while they probably weren't the very first band to record a "double lead guitar" part, (though I can't think of a popular song that did it before them - perhaps The Ventures or Duane Eddy?) they beat the Allman Brothers to the punch by about 3 years. Duane Allman was certainly influenced by The Beatles and other "British Invasion" groups, though his heart was always in the blues.

I keep waiting for the latest incarnation of The Allman Brothers Band to cover this one. I know, I lead a rich fantasy life.

Fantastic Ned. Thanks!

Huckleberry Finn. Reason: Racism.

Yeah, right.

I’m not exactly Steve Miller’s biggest fan either, but “inane derivative tripe” seems a bit harsh. As if (repetitive + radio friendly) = bad. I would argue that that equation does not necessarily always hold true.

I would agree. We were harsh on him then.

As far as It's Different For Girls I love the song, but hard has I try, I just can't make sense of the lyrics.

I love the whole record end-to-end.

My intention here was to blog about the song Ruby Baby and not review the album, because I find it to be an incredibly compelling remake, and there is no shortage of reviews of The Nightfly.

Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment.

I wasn't really moved all that much by his subsequent solo work, and the boxed-set is just a repackaging of the 5.1 releases.

This is a blog, and what I did was a blog-entry about something that does move me.

I appreciate your comment though. Sorry you were disappointed.

Look at it this way: Last time around it was worse!

Norton’s also a fine actor but he’s been way too inconsistent.

Perhaps his film choices have been inconsistent, but I think his acting is always superb. Seen American History X?
But what do you think I should watch to make me change my mind?

My guess is you've seen most of his films. What strikes me is his versatility. Benny and Joon, Blow, Don Juan DeMarco, Ed Wood, Donnie Brasco, Edward Scissorhands are all so different. Plus, the camera loves. De Niro is great, but you never forget you're watching him

if I was going to make the case that he ranks below nobody but De Niro.

I think he's a fine actor, but any list of contemporary fine actors should include Johnny Depp and Edward Norton, don't you think?

BTW, your review makes me want to see the picture and go back and re-watch Starman and The Fabulous Baker Boys

Make sure you check out Still Love Rock and Roll from his great 2001 effort, Rant.

Jesus wept.

Add my name to the list of teen-aged boys who watched that show in the 70's and hoped he would get lucky like Bob's character did...

We'll be watching that one tonight. I love it.

The pic really does look like Ned...

My vote for the best portrayal of Scrooge (though perhaps not the finest production) goes to George C. Scott.

More here.

Or just watch some of it
here.

Perfect.

Nice pipes Blue!
Excellent guitar Ned!

I like your suggestion.

By the way, I live in East Cobb, almost in Roswell. Never really get to play anymore because my job keeps me on the road for weeks at a time. Just thought I'd let you know we're neighbors.

Part of the wisdom of the framers is knowing that citizens must also be empowered to resist the excesses of government itself. When those in power take steps toward fascism, removing citizens’ rights, including gun ownership, then we have more to worry about than a few psychopaths who stray beyond reason.

You're right. I can't tell you what a comfort it is to know that Bubba down the street has his 12 Gauge at the ready in case the neo-cons decide to start rolling tanks down the middle of Highway 41 and fly cluster bomb toting napalm spewing stealth bombers overhead.

I wonder if our forefathers ever considered that perhaps the type of citizen who bought a gun to protect us from the facists might not recognize them when they showed up because the facists actually appeal to them and they instead decide to use those guns in support of them?

I think that is why the 2nd Admendment gives the states the right to organize a militia. I believe the writers of The Bill of Rights deliberately chose that word, and never intended for the the 2nd amendment to mean that firecrackers could be regulated, that drugs and alcohol could be regulated, that the speed of automobiles could be regulated, that lawn-darts could be regulated, but any uneducated fool could arm himself to the teeth with any and all weapons that remotely fit the definition of "arms" in the late 18th century.

This is America. We all have a right to express our opinions.

I've been to Canada and England many times. The Canadians and the English (and no doubt the citizens of all the free nations of the world that do regulate private ownership of firearms) are at least as free as we are. The madness in this country will continue in spite of the fact that there are many of us who see it for what it is. No 2 bit wannabe critic (or aforementioned musical genius for that matter) is going to make a difference. I still choose to exercise my right of free speech to call what it is: madness.

There is wisdom in that, whether you understand or agree.

If you think I don't understand the arguments you are mistaken. I don't underestimate the wisdom or the intelligence of the founders of this great nation. Indeed Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin are personal heroes of mine.

I'm with the folks who believe that the word "militia" was carefully chosen. I believe the men who framed our constitution couldn't possibly have imagined at the time that the second amendment would eventually result in people arguing that it guaranteed that virtually anyone who wanted to could easily purchase automatic or even semi-automatic weapons capable of killing scores of innocent people at shopping malls in a matter of seconds.

Or a loving wife and mother who simply wanted to put some gas in her car on the way home.

If you read my first comment, (no. 2 if you care) you would also know that I'm not an extremist. I live in the south and I understand the gun culture. Some of my best friends are gun-owners and pose no threat to anyone. What I don't understand is that there seems to me no room for discussion. Why is it always presented as either we live in a oppressive dictatorship where no one is allowed to have even a water-pistol, or we have what we have now? Do you think the 2nd Amendment means that we as citizens have the right to bear hand-grenades? How about laser-guided missiles? Why not neutron bombs? Sounds like hyperbole? That's my point. We must draw the line somewhere, and what I see and hear is the NRA and the rest of the pro-gun extremists saying saying "No - you can't draw the line anywhere. No government regulation on the private ownership of firearms."

And I think that is madness.

Well, you know, if all people wanted was a rifle to hunt dear or to protect their family, I think that's a defensible position.

If only.

My heart goes out to Dennis and his family. I have no words, nor experience that could possibly ease the pain, but I would say that I'm deeply sorry for the loss.

Yeah - hard to pick just 10.

This film depicts a violation of human rights, where to uphold the doctrine of the Catholic Church became more valuable than an existing life.

What a surprise...

A good review usually makes me want to see the film. This is an exception to that rule. I'm already angry without seeing it.

The Mitch All Together package has that entire first performance on DVD and a CD of a different performance. I highly recommend it.

I should make note that the DVD has both the Aired version and the unedited version. Believe it or not the former is the better of the two.