There are some things you like the idea of, but just can't get into in practice. I don't know if I just wasn't ready, if the music was too inaccessible or if it was his silly kin that are always mucking about, but Frank Zappa was always one of those things … until a few days ago. Jim and I watched a portion of 200 Motels (talk about inaccessible) and I really wanted to hear the song “Mystery Roach” performed in the movie by the Mothers of Invention (see style icon).
Jim said if I liked that maybe I would like some of the songs off Hot Rats (which by the way has the greatest cover). When Willie the Pimp was played I was sold. What an awesome, stimulating rock anthem with great vocals by Captain Beefheart.
Having died of an intentional drug over dose (under a sign that read “Here Lies Darby Crash”), 
In a raucous and invigorating performance of this song at the Times Square show Thursday, Belle and Sebastian single handedly renewed my enthusiasm for live music. It is such a fun funtime song: B&S meets 
A great song that feels so 
I listen to this song around ten times a day lately. Performed live in 1973 – it is as lovely and sad a song as you could hope to hear from two of my favorite performers. 
One of the sweetest and saddest songs about pure love. 
My birthday themed 
Think of Jim and I on a topless beach in Jamaica, because that is where we will be when you read this. Possibly getting 
Known as the wedding song, Pachelbel's Canon, out of that context, is deeply sad and beautiful.