Back in 2003, I met this really nice Rockabilly boy one evening at the '80s night that was held in The Art Bar at the Club Clearview complex. We weren't exactly romantically compatible; however, we got along really well, and he was a great friend to me at that time in my life.
One evening, while enjoying a hefeweizen (I didn't stop drinking until 2004) at New Amsterdam Coffee House on Exposition Avenue (now known as The Amsterdam Bar), we got on the topic of music. He was drilling me about any new bands that I had checked out lately.
You may recall that I had mentioned in a previous post that there was a time in my life that I was very close-minded musically, and 2003 fell within that close-minded period. If it wasn't Retro, New Wave, or Gothic, I most likely was NOT listening to it.
He looked at me and very kindly said, "You're stuck! You're stuck in your life, and you're stuck in your music. Wake up and start experiencing new things!!!"
He was about to embark on a trip to Las Vegas for the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, and I was about to embark on a trip to Chicago (since I still worked for Hilton at the time and got to stay at all of the downtown Chicago Hiltons for zip/zero/zilch/aka free).
He added, "While you're in Chicago, do yourself a favor and stop by a music store and pick up the latest release by The Postal Service. I think you'll really like them."
I grumbled a bit and replied, "Sure, that's gonna happen!"
However, while wandering aimlessly in downtown Chicago, I passed a Tower Records. Something compelled me to turn around and go in and at least look at the CD he recommended. Next thing I knew, I was at the register purchasing said CD.
I remember hearing today's tune, "Nothing Better", and saying to myself, "He's right! I am stuck. I do need to experience new things, and damn, this is a really good song!!!"
I don't even think that he and I ever hung out again after he returned from Vegas and I returned from Chicago, but I am eternally grateful to him for getting me unstuck musically and in life!
The version on the CD includes Jen Wood on vocals, but I found a really cool live version on YouTube that I want to share with you. The live version has Jenny Lewis (from Rilo Kiley) on vocals instead. Enjoy!
One evening, while enjoying a hefeweizen (I didn't stop drinking until 2004) at New Amsterdam Coffee House on Exposition Avenue (now known as The Amsterdam Bar), we got on the topic of music. He was drilling me about any new bands that I had checked out lately.
You may recall that I had mentioned in a previous post that there was a time in my life that I was very close-minded musically, and 2003 fell within that close-minded period. If it wasn't Retro, New Wave, or Gothic, I most likely was NOT listening to it.
He looked at me and very kindly said, "You're stuck! You're stuck in your life, and you're stuck in your music. Wake up and start experiencing new things!!!"
He was about to embark on a trip to Las Vegas for the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, and I was about to embark on a trip to Chicago (since I still worked for Hilton at the time and got to stay at all of the downtown Chicago Hiltons for zip/zero/zilch/aka free).
He added, "While you're in Chicago, do yourself a favor and stop by a music store and pick up the latest release by The Postal Service. I think you'll really like them."
I grumbled a bit and replied, "Sure, that's gonna happen!"
However, while wandering aimlessly in downtown Chicago, I passed a Tower Records. Something compelled me to turn around and go in and at least look at the CD he recommended. Next thing I knew, I was at the register purchasing said CD.
I remember hearing today's tune, "Nothing Better", and saying to myself, "He's right! I am stuck. I do need to experience new things, and damn, this is a really good song!!!"
I don't even think that he and I ever hung out again after he returned from Vegas and I returned from Chicago, but I am eternally grateful to him for getting me unstuck musically and in life!
The version on the CD includes Jen Wood on vocals, but I found a really cool live version on YouTube that I want to share with you. The live version has Jenny Lewis (from Rilo Kiley) on vocals instead. Enjoy!
Will someone please call a surgeon
Who can crack my ribs and repair this broken heart
That you're deserting for better company?
I can't accept that it's over...
And I will block the door like a goalie tending the net
In the third quarter of a tied-game rivalry
So just say how to make it right
And I swear I'll do my best to comply
Tell me am I right to think that there could be nothing better
Than making you my bride and slowly growing old together
I feel I must interject here you're getting carried away feeling sorry for yourself
With these revisions and gaps in history
So let me help you remember.
I've made charts and graphs that should finally make it clear.
I've prepared a lecture on why I have to leave
So please back away and let me go
I can't my darling I love you so...
Oh, oh
Tell me am I right to think that there could be nothing better
Than making you my bride and slowly growing old together
Don't you feed me lines about some idealistic future
Your heart won't heal right if you keep tearing out the sutures
I know that I have made mistakes and I swear
I'll never wrong you again
You've got a lure I can't deny,
But you've had your chance so say goodbye
Say goodbye
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