Yesterday, my brother Stevie who lives in Orlando, Florida called me up to ask if I was OK. He’d been reading the recent stuff in the blog and was concerned about my mental state of mind given how downbeat all the postings had been over the past few days.
I assured him that it was just a post-holiday downer and a sh1t time at work, and promised that the next few postings and songs would be a lot cheerier. And given that the football (soccer) results went my way yesterday, it’s easy to keep that promise.
When I’m walking home from the office just now, I always ensure I cut through Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow as the lighting at this time of year is pretty magical and makes me forget any problems for a minute or two. I couldn’t find a picture to do it full justice – and don’t think I ever will – but up above is the best I can do. Hope you like it.
Oh, and I should also point out that the little lad in yesterday’s photo is also the face of the Vinyl Villain at the website. He’s my nephew Liam who is always smiling and laughing. Maybe that’s cos he lives in the comfort and warmth of Orlando!!
So here’s today’s cheery number to keep the winter blues away. From 1985.
mp3 : Camper Van Beethoven : Take The Skinheads Bowling
One of the best named bands ever, Camper Van Beethoven from Santa Cruz, California are back working together again after a break-up lasting some 10 years.
Today’s download is from the LP ‘Telephone Free Landslide Victory.’
And now, a request for help to all readers.
My mate Jacques The Kipper is asking if anyone can either provide him with a copy of the 1996 CD compilation – ‘Rigour’ by bIG fLAME. Alternatively, can anyone point him in the direction of where he can get a download of the album??
If you can help, please do so via leaving a comment with this posting. (I’m in the process of setting-up an e-mail account for this blog, so bear with me and communication will soon be a whole lot easier).
On behalf of JtK, I thank you.
More happy sounds tomorrow.