Some tunes for Spring
Springtime in Los Angeles doesn’t come with the hope and promise of warmer weather, since it’s been a steady 70-85 degrees, it comes with the promise of more enjoyable walks. Let me put it this way, it’s like not having enough time to give your kitchen a thorough cleaning, so you put some things away and spray lavender Febreeze. The sidewalks are still covered in God knows what and the lingering scent of carbon emissions won’t go away until we’re all driving Teslas, yet the spring flowers offer a pleasant, yet temporary, relief with their orange and jasmine aromas. It really is nice.
Speaking of pollution, Spring 2015 is off to an optimistic start thanks to a cut in emissions and the first major restrictions on fracking. To illustrate, “King Obama” is at it again with his tyrannical executive orders. The damage this time? The federal government must cut emissions 40% by 2025. It’s like the guy wants kids to be asthma-free. Doesn’t he know it builds character? Okay, that’s as political as I’ll get, since this is a Spring Playlist. It’s pretty eclectic, so hopefully you’ll find at least one tune to enjoy.
Spring Playlist
This is Tomorrow – Bryan Ferry
Tried so Hard – The Flying Burrito Brothers (grossly underrated song)
Honky Tonk Downstairs – Poco
You’re Still on My Mind – Byrds (one of the best album covers)
Train – Uncle Tupelo
The Right Place to Fade – Lindsey Buckingham
Here, There And Everywhere – Emmylou Harris
Unwind – Sonic Youth
Havalina – Pixies
One Life Stand – Hot Chip
The Green Grass Grows All Around – Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
Te-Ni-Nee-Ni-Nu – Slim Harpo
Wake Up (Reprise in the Sunshine) – Brand Nubian
Biko – Peter Gabriel
