I recently saw Yo La Tengo open their current tour with the aforementioned Sun Ra tune “Nuclear War”. It was quite a statement and a damn fine performance. I now own a copy of the single, which incidentally has 4 versions on it. Needless to say, it made a lasting impression musically as yet another great way to express sentiments via a channel of communication that people find universal. I’d vote it #1 with the recently deceased Englishman Edwin Starr’s “War” a close second. Perhaps another sign that the water separates more than oil?
yo randall. edwin starr was american, born in nashville. he moved to england in the 1980s. i didn’t realize that he died earlier this month.
On Jan 12, 2004 8:24 PM, nosmoke said:
Didn’t you play any Dixie Chicks to show how evil they are? God forbid they not agree with G.W.! With the CD breaking and boycotting on most country radio stations they may need to relocate to China. Think they would fit in?
my students and i have discussed the plight of the poor dixie chicks in class. such blacklisting doesn’t seem too “american” to them. and, believe it or not, several of my students are familiar with the dixie chicks’ music.
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I recently saw Yo La Tengo open their current tour with the aforementioned Sun Ra tune “Nuclear War”. It was quite a statement and a damn fine performance. I now own a copy of the single, which incidentally has 4 versions on it. Needless to say, it made a lasting impression musically as yet another great way to express sentiments via a channel of communication that people find universal. I’d vote it #1 with the recently deceased Englishman Edwin Starr’s “War” a close second. Perhaps another sign that the water separates more than oil?
Excellent blog. You’re on my “Four Corners” blogroll!
thanks scott! i wish i could see what you are talking about … china blocks blogspot sites. the struggle continues.
yo randall. edwin starr was american, born in nashville. he moved to england in the 1980s. i didn’t realize that he died earlier this month.
Didn’t you play any Dixie Chicks to show how evil they are? God forbid they not agree with G.W.! With the CD breaking and boycotting on most country radio stations they may need to relocate to China. Think they would fit in?
my students and i have discussed the plight of the poor dixie chicks in class. such blacklisting doesn’t seem too “american” to them. and, believe it or not, several of my students are familiar with the dixie chicks’ music.