Happy to see the old postcard set is seeing the light of day now that’s in your hands!
Brilliant observation on Alvin’s guitar work: “like he’s a one-man Television!”
I recently unearthed the X anthology from the piles of auditory media in my house and realized that I’d forgotten all about this track. So it’s nice to read a bit about it after having just re-listened to it for the umpteenth time.
I suppose the meaning it still holds for me is the transient state of our emotional landscape — not just regarding romance but other aspects of life as well.
I also have to ruminate on how the words sung so many years earlier and looked upon NOW by those who performed them… how do they feel about their lives today? …how do those words affect them now? Do they still hold the same meaning? Is there a locked memory embedded in the song itself or has it just become a pathway to nostalgia?
Great piece and can’t wait for your interview with Doe. I interviewed him last year and got the feeling this next X album was likely their last. And I’m a firm believer that Dave Alvin is one of the top 5 musicians/songwriters out there.
Happy to see the old postcard set is seeing the light of day now that’s in your hands!
Brilliant observation on Alvin’s guitar work: “like he’s a one-man Television!”
I recently unearthed the X anthology from the piles of auditory media in my house and realized that I’d forgotten all about this track. So it’s nice to read a bit about it after having just re-listened to it for the umpteenth time.
I suppose the meaning it still holds for me is the transient state of our emotional landscape — not just regarding romance but other aspects of life as well.
I also have to ruminate on how the words sung so many years earlier and looked upon NOW by those who performed them… how do they feel about their lives today? …how do those words affect them now? Do they still hold the same meaning? Is there a locked memory embedded in the song itself or has it just become a pathway to nostalgia?
Good hearing from you, Dave. You pose some great questions, ones I probably should have asked John. Maybe I can ask Dave Alvin?
Great song! Just listened to it. By the way, I do like Yankee Doodle Dandy!
Lol! Of course, you do! Thanks, Ron!
Just tried to watch the old James Cagney movie today on TMC. Doesn’t age that well. I’m talking blackface. 🤦🏻♂️🇺🇸
Tell it, Tim!
Thanks, Larry. :-)
Great piece and can’t wait for your interview with Doe. I interviewed him last year and got the feeling this next X album was likely their last. And I’m a firm believer that Dave Alvin is one of the top 5 musicians/songwriters out there.
The day our country passed out on the couch. Happy 4th Naplam.