December 2008
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Dec 27th
Song Obsession of the Week
Elbow’s “Mirrorball” (Fiction/Interscope Records) It’s been a fantastic time writing a song obsession for Johnnie’s newsletter this year.  It’s always been an extraordinary thing to have friends from all walks of life and for us to take our individual passions and put them together to create a great read.  We’ve all opened each others eyes to things we might haven’t experienced or thought us. ...
Dec 18th
Listenhttp://www.elbow.co.uk/ http://www.interscope.com
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Song Obsession of the Week
Common “Everywhere” feat. Martina Topley-Bird (G.O.O.D. Music/Geffen Records) This week’s song obsession comes from Chicago’s Southside actor and hip-hop artist Common.   In some circles, he’s most known for his acting career staring in such movies as Smokin’ Aces, American Gangster, and most recently Wanted.  Future roles include an appearance in Terminator Salvation and rumored to be cast as the...
Dec 10th
Listenhttp://www.common-music.com/ http://www.geffen.com/...
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Song Obsession
Count Basie’s “Good Morning Blues” [The Real Tuesday Weld Clarkenwell Mix] (Verve Music Group)   If I hear another Amy Grant or even an Elvis Christmas song playing in the house this season, I will pull an Uncle Lewis and burn down the Christmas Tree.  Even the little twinkling lights.  “It was an ugly tree anyways.”   Old Blue Eyes, you’re safe this year and Motown Christmas will always have a...
Dec 3rd
Listenhttp://www.vervemusicgroup.com/
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