James Dean never accepted authority and always looked for the truth–he found it in movie roles, Lennie finds it through his companies. That same spirit lives today on OIB. I know Lennie’s been blogging for a long time but did it really start in July 13, 1958?
(wink)
Happy Birthday.
Lyrically, Waits’ songs frequently present atmospheric portrayals of grotesque, often seedy characters and places–although he has also shown a penchant for more conventional ballads. He has a cult following and has influenced subsequent songwriters despite having little radio or music video support. His songs are best known through cover versions by more commercial artists: “Jersey Girl” performed by Bruce Springsteen, “Ol’ ’55” performed by the Eagles, and “Downtown Train” performed by Rod Stewart. Although Waits’ albums have met with mixed commercial success in his native United States, they have occasionally achieved gold album sales status in other countries. He has been nominated for a number of major music awards and has won Grammy Awards for two albums, Bone Machine and Mule Variations. In 2011, Waits was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Keep it at a steady 55 and you will get better mileage. You are an official “OG!”
James Dean never accepted authority and always looked for the truth–he found it in movie roles, Lennie finds it through his companies. That same spirit lives today on OIB. I know Lennie’s been blogging for a long time but did it really start in July 13, 1958?
(wink)
Happy Birthday.
Our web padrone is starting to look uglier than that Pontiac he used to drive to The Telegram as a teenager.
You loved that Gold Goat. I’m thinking I’d like to drive around now in a scooter with white socks and black shoes.
Lennie, riding with lady luck, was that the car air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror?
www .youtube.com/watch?v=ztwBsSzGfXc
Sonny, I’ll have what you’re having.
lol.
While the Eagles might be one of America’s greatest rock bands of all time, the Waits version is superior.
www .youtube.com/watch?v=Z6CDa-z1MUY
Lyrically, Waits’ songs frequently present atmospheric portrayals of grotesque, often seedy characters and places–although he has also shown a penchant for more conventional ballads. He has a cult following and has influenced subsequent songwriters despite having little radio or music video support. His songs are best known through cover versions by more commercial artists: “Jersey Girl” performed by Bruce Springsteen, “Ol’ ’55” performed by the Eagles, and “Downtown Train” performed by Rod Stewart. Although Waits’ albums have met with mixed commercial success in his native United States, they have occasionally achieved gold album sales status in other countries. He has been nominated for a number of major music awards and has won Grammy Awards for two albums, Bone Machine and Mule Variations. In 2011, Waits was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
*** HEY, IF YOU’VE GOT NO PARTICULAR PLACE TO GO, WHY NOT JUST CRUISE? ***
Mojo: Rumor has it Lennie turned Good Ol’ 55 today. Happy Birthday to you oh wise and learned scribe. 😉
Well Happy B’day Lennie.
*** I could cruise with M/S all day & night with “no particular place to go,” but the kokomo, no? ***