It’s time for another Jukebox Choice of the Day. Our friend and contributor Trevor K. McNeil suggested today’s music choice, “The Middle”. With moving trucks sitting in the White House driveway this happy upbeat tune gives me hope. Looking forward to Trump’s moving day. Enjoy. DSM
It’s another day and it is time for another Calamity News and Politics Jukebox Choice of the Day. This tune was chosen by T. K. McNeil. Love that hurdy-gurdy. In case you are unfamiliar with the hurdy-gurdy it is a stringed instrument that produces it’s sound when a hand-crank is turned, causing a rosined wheel to rub against the strings. According to Wikipedia, “the wheel functions much like a violin bow, and single notes played on the instrument sound similar to those of a violin.” Now you know. Enjoy! DSM
https://www.calamitypolitics.com/2020/12/11/generalismo-el-trumpo-15578/
Happy 2021, and good riddance, 2020! We emotionally reflect on the prior year as we look forward to the future, this year more than ever. I’ve been thinking about the baby new year, and in turn, New Year’s resolutions. This symbolism actually originated in Greece approximately 600 BC, celebrating Dionysus, the god of fertility and wine. A parade with an infant carried in a basket was representative of the god’s birth. It is believed by historians that the ancient people of Babylon created the first new year’s resolutions – not about improving oneself, but instead a commitment to return borrowed objects and pay debts. They and most of the other early major cultures actually celebrated the new year in March during the spring equinox, since that is when new crops were planted.
Resolutions in Rome around 40 BC more closely resemble what we resolve for the new year today. Julius Caesar then decreed that what we now call January to be the month of Janus, after the god with two faces, whose image was found in arches and doorways. He looked back toward the prior year and forward to the future, so the new year started January 1. The promise to behave in an exemplary fashion was to honor Janus. Hopefully, we all have the resolution to show God’s love and to touch the lives of others this year and always. Of course, for 2021, we must resolve to wash our hands frequently, wear our masks, and maintain our social distance, so that we can move beyond this pandemic. Also, we finally have a new presidential administration as a blessing this year.
I realize many of us have personal resolutions to enrich and better our own lives. For example, I resolve to buy more shoes at my favorite outlet mall, drink more mocha lattes from Starbuck’s, McCafe, or Dunkin’ Donuts, to condition my hair and mop the floor daily. I believe in making resolutions that I know I can keep. Hopefully, my husband has resolved to be a bit more careful with the outside mirrors on our Saab; this will certainly improve his wellbeing. I, in turn, could resolve to allow him to sleep indoors, since our puggie Maggie misses the use of her house.
Happy New Year 2021. As many would agree 2020 was a bad one. All we can do is hope that 2021 will bring us joy and good health. Our dear friend and Calamity News and Politics contributor, T.K. McNeil suggested the Jukebox choice of the day. I thought it was a damn good suggestion. So here you go, Counting Crows doing “A Long December.” Lyrics below from Lyric Find. Enjoy! DSM
A long December and there’s reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can’t remember the last thing that you said as you were leavin’
Now the days go by so fast
And it’s one more day up in the canyons
And it’s one more night in Hollywood
If you think that I could be forgiven I wish you would
The smell of hospitals in winter
And the feeling that it’s all a lot of oysters, but no pearls
All at once you look across a crowded room
To see the way that light attaches to a girl
And it’s one more day up in the canyons
And it’s one more night in Hollywood
If you think you might come to California I think you should
Drove up to Hillside Manor sometime after two a.m.
And talked a little while about the year
I guess the winter makes you laugh a little slower,
Makes you talk a little lower about the things you could not show her
And it’s been a long December and there’s reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can’t remember all the times I tried to tell my myself
To hold on to these moments as they pass
And it’s one more day up in the canyon
And it’s one more night in Hollywood
It’s been so long since I’ve seen the ocean I guess I should
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Adam Fredric Duritz / Ben G Mize / Charles Thomas Gillingham / Daniel John Vickrey / David Lynn Bryson / Matthew Mark Malley
A Long December lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Today’s Calamity News and Politics Jukebox Choice of the Day is “Better Days” by Justin Timberlake and Ant Clemons. Better Days are coming, if we as a country can make it to January 20th, 2021. Enjoy. DSM. The lyrics are below.
YouTube is going crazy with the Metal Trump theme. Here is one I especially like, Metallica rocks. As always, I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE MUSIC USED FOR THIS VIDEO! THE MUSIC IS NOTHING ELSE MATTERS BY METALLICA. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE FOOTAGE USED FOR THIS VIDEO! ALL FOOTAGE BELONGS TO ITS RIGHTFUL OWNER(S).” I think that covers my involvement. Thanks, David Shadrick for suggesting these two videos for Calamity News and Politics Jukebox Choice of the Day. Enjoy! DSM
How about a double dose of Metal Trump? So, here goes. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE MUSIC USED FOR THIS VIDEO! THE MUSIC IS “NOTHING ELSE MATTERS” BY METALLICA AND PARANOID BY BLACK SABBATH. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE FOOTAGE USED FOR THIS VIDEO! ALL FOOTAGE BELONGS TO ITS RIGHTFUL OWNER(S). I think that about covers my involvement, other than sharing with my friends. So, here is the second choice of the day for Calamity Politics Jukebox Choice of the Day. Enjoy!
https://www.calamitypolitics.com/2020/12/04/judas-priest-youve-got-another-thing-comin-15552/
Children of the Gods, is apparently responsible for posting the video on YouTube. The disclaimer read: “I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE MUSIC USED FOR THIS VIDEO! THE MUSIC IS FEDERKLIED BY FAUN. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE FOOTAGE USED FOR THIS VIDEO! ALL FOOTAGE BELONGS TO ITS RIGHTFUL OWNER(S).” I think that covers my involvement also. Thanks I. B. for suggesting the Calamity News and Politics Jukebox Choice of the Day.
As an aside, I have never watched the Viking series, but after watching this video I’m curious. I think I will do a binge watch of the first six seasons to catch up. Enjoy! DSM
“You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’” is a song by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It was originally released on their 1982 album Screaming for Vengeance and released as a single later that year. In May 2006, VH1 ranked it fifth on their list of the 40 Greatest Metal Songs. It became one of Judas Priest’s signature songs along with “Electric Eye” and “Breaking the Law”, and a staple of the band’s live performances.” (Wikipedia).
When I was wracking my brain to come up with a Calamity Politics Jukebox Choice of the Day, this oldie suddenly came to mind. It is one of the great highway songs of all time. Put the top down and drive! Well, I’m where the weather is warm enough to do that. You may have to wait until June. Enjoy! DSM
Well Dave is back and today he said he wanted to talk about music. I thought that was a really good idea because that made him responsible for the Jukebox Choice of the Day. So enjoy the comment and enjoy the music in whichever order you choose. DSM
Rick Astley posted this “DISCLAIMER” with his video- “I do not claim nor imply ownership of the audio file, pictures, or any of this. I simply put together some pictures and the music so others could enjoy.” Calamity Politics does not own the presented work. We are just sharing some great music. Enjoy!
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