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Local TV Giants End Jimmy Kimmel Boycott
Good to see this, of course: So Jimmy has gone from “The Man Show” to the “Standing Up to the Man” show.
Then, from The Onion:
And apparently this is a message (inspiration) for his new Department of Warriors:
Hegseth Says Honors for Soldiers in Wounded Knee Massacre Will Remain
One of the great British musicians of our era, bassist Danny Thompson, has died at eighty-six. He played and recorded with all manner of jazz, blues, folk and blues stars, from Tim Buckley to Kate Bush and T. Rex, but was particularly known as a member of the influential group Pentangle and working with John Martyn, Nick Drake, and other fine guitarists. We saw him support Richard Thompson (no relation) live several times.
Here’s a brief musical bio:
With Richard Thompson on “The Ghost of You Walks”
With Nick Drake on the immortal “Cello Song.”
Fine Robert Plant cover of Blind Willie Johnson’s “Soul of a Man” off his new album:
From Tunes to Toons
Steve Brodner:
KAL:
Discouraging that so few comments here daily (negatives ones are invited), even though a good number of subscribers and "likes"....could use more "re-stacks" also....and recommendations from those with their own substacks...
I always add your suggested songs to my playlist. You are a valuable guide, even if we don’t talk about it. Many thanks!