The US national anthem doesn’t make me feel patriotic at all. It was about a war the United States lost. Here’s some music that does make me feel patriotic. What music makes you feel patriotic?
Music
Happy July 4th
Still my favorite rendition of the national anthem. Marvin Gaye Sings Star Spangled Banner – 1983 All Star Game – Los Angeles, CA from Neil Gronowetter on Vimeo.
Open Thread: American Traditionalists
Some people still remember to honor the old ways, as reported by the Boston Globe: James “Whitey” Bulger showed no mercy to the people he tortured and killed. He refused to get on his knees when captured after more than a decade on the run because he didn’t want to get his pants dirty. And …
Ornette Coleman RIP
Ornette Coleman died at 85 yesterday. I always loved this song.
Saturday Afternoon Open Thread
From the category “stuff one stumbles across on the internets”. I’m gonna be away for a few hours, so until better pickings come along, entertain each other.
RIP, B.B. King
Dead at age 89.
Late Late Early Early
Here’s a thread for the insomniacs. BB King has died. I’d embed a video, but I’m on my stupid iPad, and it won’t let me. So here’s a link instead, and a photo: Rest in peace, King of Blues. Open thread.