Greetings from Laurel Canyon!
As I like to say in the morning, “Wakey bakey.” “May day, may day!”
Today is May 1. I don’t care what the temp is or where you are in this hemisphere, it’s springtime—time to psychologically wake from winter’s mindset. “Let it bloom” is the mindset behind this week’s Idelic Hour playlist.
I was reading a recent review of the Roxy Music catalog on 180 gram vinyl. The reviver said Manifesto was underrated. I listened to it from start to finish and thought about 1979 and about what records I was digging in the spring of that year. This Ferry ballad popped into mind:
Buttercup daisies and most anything
They wither and fade after blossom in spring
Time conquers innocence, pride takes a fall
In knowledge lies wisdom, that’s all
Everything changes, weather blows hot or cold
Through alchemy iron turns gold
Quicksilver baby so hard to pin down
Oh, when are you coming around?
Flowers? I like them. Whether they are forgotten, by the door, or on the wall, they help us celebrate love. Come to think of it, they almost symbolize love. Yes, and springtime too.
Thanks this week to friends. New friends who shared cool new bands like Pauw and Sales. Also to all the old friends I ran into last week at the Chris Stein photo show at the Paul Smith shop. Love you Bryan Rabin for keeping us all connected.
The Idelic Hit of the Week:
PAUW – Shambhala
Chris Stein walks us down memory lane at Paul Smith Ltd.
