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1. about 13 hours ago on Bound and Gagged

   Not in “South Pacific”.

2. 1 day ago on Garfield

   “Because I ain’t got no stinger!” (cackle, cackle)#

   (#) cf: “To Have, and to Have Not”
3. 2 days ago on Strange Brew

   Several years ago WSM management — term used loosely here — decided to clean out a quantity of old transcription recordings among other stuff. During the part of HW’s career wherein he and his band had their 15 minute daily WSM radio show, the recordings WSM made of those shows in advance of later broadcast turned up. When discovered, WSM ordered that the discs be summarily destroyed. Top drawer business thinking, that was. Some bright light got wind of the travesty, and after a dumpster diving rescue, the old discs ended up in Jet Williams’ hands. A custody and rights battle ensued. When the smoke cleared Jet and her spouse/lawyer secured ownership of the recordings. This required a legal battle of about 3 years, I think. Anyway, despite — or because of — WSM’s towering stupidity and shortsightedness, we can get the CD’s now and enjoy Hank’s more relaxed and extemporaneous performances with audio quality exceeding that which the old Mercury recordings possess. There have been two CD releases so far, I think. I have the first one, 3 CD’s. Recommended listening for any C&W aficionado, HW fan, or anyone else who wants to experience — vicariously, I guess — the unalloyed essence of the real thing, circa 1950.

4. 3 days ago on Strange Brew

   You mean she gets the gold mine and he gets the shaft?

5. 3 days ago on Strange Brew

   I enjoyed the fact that the “O Brother, Where Art Thou” sound track — with all those antique, simply arranged, and wonderfully performed songs — was a hit, and that “Nashville” was caught, not to say blind-sided, by that music’s popularity. Then The Whites, among others started showing up at the new Ryman Auditorium and performing on the circle of original boards.

   On the other hand, the falling out, both political and musical, between Flatt & Scruggs was a sad end to a long and successful partnership.

6. 3 days ago on Strange Brew

   And How!

7. 3 days ago on Strange Brew

   That’s an insult to vegetables!

8. 3 days ago on Strange Brew

   Whether it is or not a troll, trolls do sometimes shoot themselves in the feet. One hopes said trolls learn something from the results of their rock shying, such as this string.

9. 3 days ago on Strange Brew

   Consider procuring a copy of the January ‘38 (or ’37?) concert of Glen Miller at Carnegie Hall. It’s a 2 CD recording issued a few years ago.

10. 3 days ago on Strange Brew

    “Jambalaya” by Hank Williams. Also, “Settin’ the Woods on Fire.”

    Neither are love songs, but both are joyful. One used to be able to have big fun with chili, Mason jar cocktails, and a $2 bill. Even though the air was showin’ through one’s tires.