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Song of the Day – “Who’ll Stop the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

I just read a Wikipedia article about what this song is about.  I can take that or leave it I guess.  To me, this song is about oppression.  I can hear “Who’ll stop the reign” in that chorus too.  That’s one of the reasons I like this song.  It can be interpreted in different ways. [...]

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Song of the Day – “Third Week in the Chelsea” by Jefferson Airplane

Hippie dreams, the passage of time, changing of seasons, and the inevitability of aging. Weariness. This song is one of a few that made me want to get a blog and yap about em.  Yap. Bark, even.  For that (Bark) is the title of an album released in 1971.  An album released by Jefferson Airplane.  [...]

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Song of the Day – “Walk Away” by The James Gang

The 70s.  Power Trios.  Mustaches. I know a lot of people have heard of The Eagles.  I know a lot of people have heard of Joe Walsh.  I know that a lot of people have heard of The James Gang, but these three numbers diminish next to each other. If I remember my rawk history, [...]

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