Love, No Matter What You Do

 

We lost Arthur Lee 20 years ago today.

And now I feel like listening to Love. 

Songs Of The Week, 2026: 7/25-7/31

 

Love Is Only Sleeping- The Monkees
How Does It Feel To Feel- The Creation
Great Day- Andy Partridge
Dearest- Buddy Holly
Streets Of Bakersfield- Dwight Yoakam & Buck Owens
My Gal- The Lovin' Spoonful
I Go Astray- Jason Falkner

It's here.

Dig in. 

"MC12": THE WEEKEND MIX

 

I had a folder of over 100 cover versions by Marshall Crenshaw, from a variety of sources going back to 1981, in varying degrees of audio quality. A few weeks ago I separated the wheat from the chaff and got the number down to 42. But still, more than half of the 42, were imperfect. I did manage to pull a dozen for a pretty enjoyable playlist and that's what is here for your unzipping pleasure.

If it goes over well, I'll squeeze out another 12.

TRACKLIST

Kick Out The Jams
Don't Forget Me
Danny Says
All Or Nothin' At All
Love You To
Whiskey Man
Rain On The Roof
Knowing Me, Knowing You
Silver Wings
Couldn't I Just Tell You
I Can See For Miles
Fire

It's Here 

 

Coming Soon..."Little Girl?"

 

In case you missed it...

The forthcoming reissue brings together all 14 new stereo mixes for the first time, while the expanded editions open the studio doors on the making of Rubber Soul. Across the Super Deluxe collections, fans can explore 24 early session recordings, including 20 previously unreleased takes and three previously unreleased home demos - among them early versions of Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out, plus Little Girl, a previously unheard John Lennon song outline never before released or even rumoured. The collections also include the original mono album, the original Capitol US album version and the 1965 double A-side single, while the 2CD and 2LP Special Editions feature a curated selection of session highlights, demos and the single.

The 4CD and 5LP Super Deluxe editions are accompanied by an 88-page hardbound book featuring a brand new written introduction by Paul McCartney, and a foreword compiled from John Lennon’s own words, bringing together reflections on Rubber Soul from across his life, including the years following The Beatles’ break-up. The two pieces offer a unique perspective on the making and enduring impact of the album, alongside rare photographs, in-depth album background and track notes.

Rubber Soul will be available in standard 1CD and 1LP editions, 2CD and 2LP Special Editions, and 4CD and 5LP Super Deluxe editions. The collection will also be available on Blu-ray, featuring the new Dolby Atmos mix, high-resolution stereo audio and promotional films for Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out, alongside limited-edition orange vinyl and D2C exclusive Zoetrope vinyl editions.

Another Nod To Bob

 

   

There was always something about Bob Dylan's minor hit single "Wigwam" that fascinated me. Even as a kid, I found it to be strangely beautiful and haunting. But it was only recently that I heard a version without overdubs found on the bootleg series set "Another Self Portrait." This version is even better. I don't know exactly what it is. Maybe it's because the greatest worsdmith of our time can still be affective without using any. 

Plus, his voice is wonderful on this track. 

Songs Of The Week, 2026: 7/18-7/24

 

Gone Gone Gone- The Everly Brothers
Beautiful Delilah- Chuck Berry
Satellite- The Replacements
Happy Go Lucky Girl- U Roy
I Want You- Marvin Gaye
West End Blues- Allen Toussaint
Downstairs- Plas Johnson

 

It's HERE.

Dig it.

 

Plas Johnson, R.I.P. 

 

"Who's Power Poppin'": THE WEEKEND MIX

 

You saw this coming.

I tweaked it just a bit from yesterday's tune stack. I've used stereo and mono mixes, as well as a single version or two, and I swapped out "It's Not True" for "Glow Girl."

I listened again last night and I'm loving it.

Hope you will, too.

 

TRACKLIST

The Kids Are Alright
Our Love Was
Man With Money 
Happy Jack
Pictures Of Lily
Much Too Much
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
So Sad About Us
Early Morning Cold Taxi
La-La-La Lies
Glow Girl
I'm Free
I Can't Reach You
Substitute
Disguises
I Can't Explain

 

HERE