Blue Monday, Bessie Smith edition

Obama, the Musical

Who knew John Kerry could spit like this?

Well, ok then

The day America ended

Remember that global hegemon?

Blue Monday, Neko Case edition

Ain't nothing but drugstore love

Ron McKernon died 43 years ago this week.



And, just to say it, Pigpen is the only member of the Dead to regularly say "Thank you" at the end of his songs.

And nothing to get hung about

George Martin, RIP.

Just listen.