Yesterday, The Boys, Amazon Prime’s hit superhero satire based on a comic series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, aired its final episode. It was one of my favorite shows, a series that entered my life at a crucial moment, … Continue reading The Day Thread Bids Farewell to “The Boys”
25 years ago today, Mulholland Drive, my favorite film of all time, debuted at the Cannes Film Festival. In honor of this milestone, I share an essay about what the film has meant to me over the years. Coming of … Continue reading The Day Thread Celebrates “Mulholland Drive”
Congrats! You’ve made it to the 50th K-Tel Open Thread! Radio Veronica was an offshore radio station that operated from 1960-1974. It was devised in The Netherlands by independent electronic retailers to offer an alternative to state run radio, but … Continue reading The 13 May Day Thread of “Radio Veronica: 40 All Time Greatest Hits (Period 1964-1974)” by K-Tel
Have a good song and a good night, Avocado. Continue reading The Night Thread Cannot Erase
Here we are, The Best of Country Music, Volume 7… don’t worry about the volume number, it will only confuse you. I’m left wondering about the word “best” in this context, as I’ve only heard of two of these songs. … Continue reading The 12 May Day Thread of “The Best of Country Music, Volume 7” by K-Tel
Two songs that include “hey now” as part of their refrain: “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House (1986) “All Star” by Smash Mouth (1999) There might be more. There are lots of songs out there. Enjoy the night, y’all. Continue reading The Hey Now Songs Night Thread
Gaze upon him: the all knowing, all powerful hologram of Hank Williams, Sr. He is the master of all he surveys. A1 Cold, Cold HeartA2 Half As MuchA3 I Won’t Be Home No MoreA4 Lovesick BluesA5 May You Never Be … Continue reading The 11 May Day Thread of “Memories of Hank Williams, Sr.” by K-Tel
Way back in the distant long ago time of January 26, 2026, I posted 20 Power Hits. However, that one was released in Japan in 1972, and is a totally different comp than this one. This one was released in … Continue reading The 10 May Day Thread of “20 Power Hits” by K-Tel
In the way back of 1973, K-Tel released this compilation, Canadian Mint. 22 Canadian Hits! 22 Canadian Artists… kind of, Terry Jacks appears on this three times, and Susan Jacks appears twice. The released it again in 1974. It has … Continue reading The 9 May Day Thread of “Canadian Mint” by K-Tel
22 Original Artists!22 Original Hits! Brownsville Station– Smokin’ In The Boy’s RoomThe DeFranco Family– Heartbeat – It’s A LovebeatWednesday (3)– Last KissLighthouse (2)– Pretty LadyJim Stafford– Spiders And SnakesSylvia– Pillow Talk James Leroy (2) & Denim (10)– Make It All … Continue reading The 8 May Day Thread of “Sound Exposion” by K-Tel
Those whacky kids at K-Tel put together this huge 3 LP collection of “Today’s Super Greats”. I have to say I am continually tickled by how often they would dip into their thesaurus and just throw together words SUPER GREAT … Continue reading The 7 May Day Thread of “Today’s Super Greats” by K-Tel
This is terribly a generic title. Kind of all over the place. Only two things I want to say: 1.) I hate “Crocodile Rock” with a passion, and 2.) I love any excuse to post this: A1 Gary Glitter– Do … Continue reading The 6 May Day Thread of “Fantastic” by K-Tel
Super Bad Is Back! I’m not sure how, since they didn’t really ever have the chance to leave. Joe Simon Featuring The Mainstreeters– Theme From “Cleopatra Jones”First Choice– Armed And Extremely DangerousAnnette Snell– You Oughta’ Be Here With MeManhattans– There’s … Continue reading The 5 May Day Thread of “Super Bad Is Back” by K-Tel
Well, here we are with 1973’s Super Bad… that doesn’t include James Brown’ s “Super Bad”. Joe Simon– Step By StepThe Isley Brothers– That LadyRobert Knight– Love On A Mountain TopSly & The Family Stone– If You Want Me To … Continue reading The 3 May Day Thread of “Super Bad” by K-Tel
This was assembled and released by K-Tel in 1973, as Reggae was hitting big in the U.S. Johnny Nash spent four weeks at Number One in November 1972 with “I Can See Clearly Now”, and our favorite cultural appropriator Paul … Continue reading The 2 May Day Thread of “The Best of Reggae” by K-Tel
We’re back to the 60’s! Unbelievably, this compilation shares no tracks with the 60 Flash-Back Greats of the 60’s that I covered back in February, and it doesn’t even repeat any artists. It’s apparent that K-Tel was on a mission … Continue reading The 1 May Night Thread of “24 Golden Greats of the 60’s” by K-Tel
Sigh. The 50’s. Again. And it’s not even the 50’s that I like, like the early rock n roll, it’s the more easy listening stuff. Not that I think it’s bad, exactly, but not what I’d prefer. Which is your … Continue reading The 30 April Night Thread of “20 Everlasting Memories of the 50’s” by K-Tel
Do you think the “Story of Pop” includes “Jimmy” Hendrix? Well, it doesn’t, because he doesn’t exist! A1 Foundations– In The Bad Bad Old Days A2 Bob And Earl– Harlem ShuffleA3 Lovin’ Spoonful– Summer In The City A4 Harpers Bizarre– … Continue reading The 28 April Night Tread of “The Story of Pop Vol. 2 by K-Tel”
Bom dia, boa tarde, e boa noite, meus ‘Cados! This is the Brazilian Gringo (aka Ice Cream Planet) and if you are reading this, I’m taking the Celpe-Bras exam. It is the only Certification of Proficiency in Portuguese that is … Continue reading The Day Thread Takes the Celpe-Bras
In 1971, Donny Osmond was 14 years old telling a “little girl” that she should “go away”. Gross. Sweet And Innocent 2:49I’m Your Puppet 2:48Hey Little Girl 2:38I Knew You When 2:48Go Away Little Girl 2:42Big Man 2:36We Can Make … Continue reading The 27 April Night Thread of “Superstar by Donny Osmond” by K-Tel
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