I'm glad I wasn't musically aware in 1976. I was only six years-old, after all. If I was musically aware and heard the first three tracks of "The Ramones" I think my little noggin' would have exploded with joy. As is those six minutes of pop, punk and harmony are enough to cut through even the darkest mood. Seriously, I defy you not to break out into a goofy grin listening to "Blitzkrieg Bop," "Beat on the Brat" and "Judy Is A Punk."
Go on. I dare ya...
Posted by mikewolf at June 09, 2003 06:22 PMI can't do it.
Posted by: Mark on June 10, 2003 04:04 AMMy two year old niece jumps and whirls around like a dervish everytime I play Blitzkrieg Bop. Quite an appropriate response, not to mention infinitely adorable.
Posted by: D'Lish on June 10, 2003 02:36 PMIt's interesting how people of different ages relate to music from earlier times.
For me, the experience of living through the 60's first - and then hearing punk - made it a complete course-correction moment. I was so sure Hendrix, Dylan and guys like Paul Butterfield and Al Kooper were the ultimate in cool-school.
Then, I saw the New York Dolls.
My entire world, to say nothing of my wardrobe, changed overnight. It was that strong.
Posted by: deano on June 10, 2003 02:45 PMInteresting that you cite the Dolls, Deano, now that David-cum-Buster is embracing his inner twang with David Johansen & The Harry Smiths. Love the twang, Deano. You know you want to...
Posted by: mrw on June 10, 2003 02:58 PMHey, didn't *I* turn *you* onto that record?
And just to show off, I got my copy directly from Brian Koonin himself. nyah, nyah....;-)
Posted by: deano on June 10, 2003 05:32 PMGood lord Deano, just how _old_ are you?
Posted by: Meredith on June 11, 2003 08:03 AM48 - and I don't feel a day over 47
Now get away from me, can't you see I'm busy here? Damn rotten kids... ;-))
Posted by: deano on June 11, 2003 08:24 AM