Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Repurposing the Gospel Church Experience in an Atheist World
Awe.
Shucks.
I won't stop for a million bucks.
American Psycho's
July 12, 1979. Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois.
The night disco died and was "blown up, real good...."
It was held between games of a twi-night doubleheader between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers. During the event, rowdy fans surged onto the field, and a near riot ensued. It would ultimately prove to be one of the most notable promotional ideas and one of the most infamous since "Ten Cent Beer Night" in Cleveland in 1974. The event is regarded as the culmination of a backlash against disco music that had an effect on the decline of the genre.
The turnout for this promotion far exceeded all expectations. Management was hoping for a crowd of 12,000, about the double the average for a Thursday night game that year. But an estimated 90,000 turned up at the 52,000 seat stadium. Thousands of people climbed walls and fences attempting to enter Comiskey Park, while others were denied admission. Off-ramps to the stadium from the Dan Ryan Expressway were closed when the stadium was filled to capacity and beyond.
White Sox TV announcers Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall commented freely on the "strange people" wandering aimlessly in the stands. Mike Veeck recalled that the pregame air was heavy with the scent of marijuana. When the crate on the field was filled with records, staff stopped collecting them from spectators, who soon realized that long-playing (LP) records were shaped like frisbees. They began to throw their records from the stands during the game, often striking other fans. The fans also threw beer and even firecrackers from the stands.
One of my favorite sports moments of all time. This short clip was released at the 25th anniversary of the event. It's now been 30 years. Let's play ball.
Respectfully Submitted,
Your ever present sports reporter - J. Yuma
The night disco died and was "blown up, real good...."
It was held between games of a twi-night doubleheader between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers. During the event, rowdy fans surged onto the field, and a near riot ensued. It would ultimately prove to be one of the most notable promotional ideas and one of the most infamous since "Ten Cent Beer Night" in Cleveland in 1974. The event is regarded as the culmination of a backlash against disco music that had an effect on the decline of the genre.
The turnout for this promotion far exceeded all expectations. Management was hoping for a crowd of 12,000, about the double the average for a Thursday night game that year. But an estimated 90,000 turned up at the 52,000 seat stadium. Thousands of people climbed walls and fences attempting to enter Comiskey Park, while others were denied admission. Off-ramps to the stadium from the Dan Ryan Expressway were closed when the stadium was filled to capacity and beyond.
White Sox TV announcers Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall commented freely on the "strange people" wandering aimlessly in the stands. Mike Veeck recalled that the pregame air was heavy with the scent of marijuana. When the crate on the field was filled with records, staff stopped collecting them from spectators, who soon realized that long-playing (LP) records were shaped like frisbees. They began to throw their records from the stands during the game, often striking other fans. The fans also threw beer and even firecrackers from the stands.
One of my favorite sports moments of all time. This short clip was released at the 25th anniversary of the event. It's now been 30 years. Let's play ball.
Respectfully Submitted,
Your ever present sports reporter - J. Yuma
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
"Bill Plummer, is a master of the String Bass. Any kind of Bass Instrument, and any style of music. Upright Bass, Contra Bass, Double Bass, Electric Bass, and East Indian Sitar, Bill Plummer has had a legendary career performing with such noted artists as The Rolling Stones, Miles Davis, Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson, Ry Cooder, Pat Boone, Paul Horn, Spanky & Our Gang, Charles Lloyd, and The Jazz Corps just to name a few.Bill Plummer And The Cosmic Brotherhood is a great West Coast Psychedelic/Jazz Sitar album!!!"
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Jetman
My friends, Apa State Mental, with their first video from their new album The Reunited Heavy Metal States of Apa State Mental. Videos doesn't have to cost much to kick ass.
Mama's Little Joyboy Has Piggy Piggy.....
Best scene from "The Loved One"....possibly best movie scene ever....
Saturday, July 11, 2009
'The Loved One' Pressbook
I picked up this goodie on ebay from one of my favorite films. If you haven't read it and seen it, I can't recommend it enough - especially now, with the death of you-know-who.
Accordiana
Girl groups and accordions, who could ask for anything more. Thrift Store DJ understands their importance, and offers the fine album "Accordiana" with Charles Magnante & the Mullen Sisters.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Übersee-Kaffee-Rumba
Let's all raise a cup of Übersee-Kaffee to toast the talents of the lovely CHRISTINA whose promotional coffee rumba and tribute to Hamburg can be found at Brotbeutel.
There are two other promotional records on the same blog which make me wish I had studied German in school-- "Onkel Tuca's Lieder und Abenteuer aus dem Bananenparadies" (songs about bananas) and a flexidisc about buying underwear.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Download the Percy Trout hour!!
The Ribald Rage of Alaska
This is a bit of American history I did not know, courtesy of the liner notes of Roscoe Holland's 1961 album, For a Piece:
Here, in this sultry sex-loaded album, is ample proof why Roscoe is the ribald rage of Alaska and one of the most explosive forces that brought the 49th state into the Union.
After listening to the album you'll surely see how such classic party songs as "Stick Out Your Can, Here Comes The Garbage Man", and the flatulent tale of "Foul Mule Train" were a major reason that Alaska was granted statehood.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
The Name of the Dance is the ...
Yet another Mr. Ray creation. The "Peppermint Twist" by Joey Dee and the Starliters was always my favorite of all the Twists. Here's Vince Taylor covering it.
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