Phrase of the Day

All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse.

Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)

SUNDAY'S TOP 5: NOVEMBER 8, 2009

MY TOP 5 ALBUMS FOR THIS SUNDAY ARE:

1. PETE YORN AND SCARLETT JOHANSSON - BREAK UP

2. THE HEAVY - THE HOUSE THAT DIRT BUILT

3. FANFARLO - RESERVOIR

4. DENGUE FEVER - SLEEPWALKING THROUGH THE MEKONG

5. SERGE GAINSBOURG - HISTOIRE DE MELODY NELSON

Today In Alternative Music History: November 6, 1979

The English Beat (known as The Beat in th U.K.) release their debut single. It is a cover of Smoky Robinson and The Imperial's "Tears Of A Clown"

Today In Alternative Music History: November 6, 1975

The Sex Pistols perform their first show. It lasts for 20 minutes at St. Martin's Art School in London , England.

Born on This Day: Corey Glover, Novemebr 6, 1964

The lead singer of Living Colour turns 45 today. He was born in Brooklyn , New York.

Phrase of The Day

Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.

Thomas A. Edison (1847 - 1931)

Born On This Day: Mike Score November 5, 1957

The singer/keyboardist of A Flock Of Seagulls has a birthday today. He was born in Beverley, West Yorkshire, England.