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ladyislingering · 05-15-2013, 08:45 PM

Song of the Day for 05/15/13 -

The Velvet Underground - "Candy Says"

Ki and I met each other and lived (for a few months) in California. Every time I hear this song, my heart is filled with so much joy remembering the nights we spent walking along the beach. Oh, and all the times we skipped off to the grocery, drunk and in need of more liquor. Those California nights...

Lesley Gore - "California Nights"

Spoiler for really missing that ocean right about now.:

We weren't far from San Francisco, but we never got to see it. I still want to see Haight/Ashbury and experience San Franciscan nights!

Eric Burdon & The Animals - "San Franciscan Nights"

Spoiler for super groovy stuff:

We passed by the Monterey fairgrounds a few times, at least. There's not much there - not a field, anyway - many small buildings but it was, alas, the holy lands of Monterey Pop.

Here's Jefferson Airplane grooving it in Monterey, 1967.

"Somebody to Love"

Spoiler for Grace was so hot, goddamn:

I went through a Jefferson Airplane phase, I believe, sometime in 2005/06. Unfortunately it didn't reach much further than "Surrealistic Pillow". Here's the full album for anyone who has nothing to do for a good 33 minutes.

Jefferson Airplane - "Surrealistic Pillow" (1967) FULL ALBUM

Spoiler for True California style.:

Here's a couple of my favorite rarely-mentioned songs from that record:

"3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds"

Take me to a circus tent where I can easily pay my rent.

Spoiler for always loved the lyrics in this one.:

"Plastic Fantastic Lover"

Spoiler for her aluminum finish, slightly diminished, is the best I ever have seen.:

Here's another track that reminds me of California, if only for its sound. I can't explain what it is, exactly, but it sounds just what I'd describe as "true California style". It's got the chill groove, the brass, the tambourine ... good lord. I just can't explain how great this song makes me feel.

(Written by Tommy James - we'll do a Shondells feature eventually too.)

Alive N' Kickin - "Tighter, Tighter"

Spoiler for I love you so much and I can't let go.:

When I was a 16 year old girl, I did wear flowers in my hair. And I did want to go to San Francisco.

Scott McKenzie - "San Francisco"

Spoiler for I just want to like .. roll around in a field of flowers right now:

This next track is a little weird and unexpected, but it will eternally remind me of an afternoon I spent outdoors - it was at least 75 degrees in the dead of "winter" in California, hot as hell, and I was walking uphill as this song was playing.

Though, a particular set of lyrics will always remind me of someone I wish would just drop dead already.

Distraction he wanted
to destruction he fell
now he forever stalks the ancient mansions of hell

T. Rex - "Dandy in the Underworld"

Spoiler for Marc Bolan ... *swoon*:

Though I love my home here in Seattle and wouldn't trade it for anything, sometimes I still long for the sun, the ocean, the seagulls ...

The Mamas & The Papas - "California Dreamin'"

Spoiler for and the beach shops with all the sea horses and stuff:

That'll do for now. Next time: Tommy James & The Shondells. Why does a bubblegum band from Ohio matter? Bitch, please. Stay tuned.

05-15-2013, 08:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
ladyislingering Maelian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 695	Song of the Day for 05/15/13 - The Velvet Underground - "Candy Says" Ki and I met each other and lived (for a few months) in California. Every time I hear this song, my heart is filled with so much joy remembering the nights we spent walking along the beach. Oh, and all the times we skipped off to the grocery, drunk and in need of more liquor. Those California nights... Lesley Gore - "California Nights" Spoiler for really missing that ocean right about now.: We weren't far from San Francisco, but we never got to see it. I still want to see Haight/Ashbury and experience San Franciscan nights! Eric Burdon & The Animals - "San Franciscan Nights" Spoiler for super groovy stuff: We passed by the Monterey fairgrounds a few times, at least. There's not much there - not a field, anyway - many small buildings but it was, alas, the holy lands of Monterey Pop. Here's Jefferson Airplane grooving it in Monterey, 1967. "Somebody to Love" Spoiler for Grace was so hot, goddamn: I went through a Jefferson Airplane phase, I believe, sometime in 2005/06. Unfortunately it didn't reach much further than "Surrealistic Pillow". Here's the full album for anyone who has nothing to do for a good 33 minutes. Jefferson Airplane - "Surrealistic Pillow" (1967) FULL ALBUM Spoiler for True California style.: Here's a couple of my favorite rarely-mentioned songs from that record: "3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds" Take me to a circus tent where I can easily pay my rent. Spoiler for always loved the lyrics in this one.: "Plastic Fantastic Lover" Spoiler for her aluminum finish, slightly diminished, is the best I ever have seen.: Here's another track that reminds me of California, if only for its sound. I can't explain what it is, exactly, but it sounds just what I'd describe as "true California style". It's got the chill groove, the brass, the tambourine ... good lord. I just can't explain how great this song makes me feel. (Written by Tommy James - we'll do a Shondells feature eventually too.) Alive N' Kickin - "Tighter, Tighter" Spoiler for I love you so much and I can't let go.: When I was a 16 year old girl, I did wear flowers in my hair. And I did want to go to San Francisco. Scott McKenzie - "San Francisco" Spoiler for I just want to like .. roll around in a field of flowers right now: This next track is a little weird and unexpected, but it will eternally remind me of an afternoon I spent outdoors - it was at least 75 degrees in the dead of "winter" in California, hot as hell, and I was walking uphill as this song was playing. Though, a particular set of lyrics will always remind me of someone I wish would just drop dead already. Distraction he wanted to destruction he fell now he forever stalks the ancient mansions of hell T. Rex - "Dandy in the Underworld" Spoiler for Marc Bolan ... swoon: Though I love my home here in Seattle and wouldn't trade it for anything, sometimes I still long for the sun, the ocean, the seagulls ... The Mamas & The Papas - "California Dreamin'" Spoiler for and the beach shops with all the sea horses and stuff: That'll do for now. Next time: Tommy James & The Shondells. Why does a bubblegum band from Ohio matter? Bitch, please. Stay tuned. __________________ You and I, We were born to die.