Roosterspur Bridge

Hey friends. 

Quite randomly a song with an even more random name bounced into my head this morning. 

It's from master songstress, Tori Amos.  The song is called "Roosterspur Bridge." 

Like this:

So, have you ever heard of a bridge used as a metaphor in a relationship?  You know, like, a bridge represents the road between two souls?  That kind of metaphor?

Yeah, I've heard it too.  And Amos uses it in this song too! 

But what's unique, I suppose is the name Roosterspur.  It's  not a real bridge as far as I know.  I think Amos just made up the name.  Or the song is about Bruce Spur and Maxine Rooster and their tumultuous relationship.  She's a rascal, that Tori Amos.

The song itself, is from Tori Amos' 2007 album, AMERICAN DOLL POSSE. 

It's the 16th of 23 tracks on the album.  Man, it can be exhausting to be a fan of her music.  Here's what the song sounds like:

I sure hope that Bruce Spur and Maxine Rooster worked out their differences, don't you? 

OK, I'll shut up now. 

Hooked Up

The horn riffs on this track from Jamiroquai were running through my brain this lovely Sunday morning. 

The song is called "Hooked Up" and it's from the funk band's 1993 album EMERGENCY ON PLANET EARTH. 

I love the horns on this song.  The song itself is about an addiction to music.  I suppose I can relate. 

But isn't it the greatest thing?  Does anybody HATE music?  Do we forget what a miracle it is that the physics of this world even allow us to make music?  And music that sounds good! 
So.... on this, the day after Valentine's day, I guess I'm trying to say:

 

 

 

 



Look Sharp!

This one goes way way way into my subconscious. 

Today's song is "Look Sharp!" from Joe Jackson's 1979 debut album of the same name. 

When I got my first iPod in 2004, my brother put a whole lot of cool music on it.  I had the iPod for about a year before it died.  Anyway, this song was on it, and this is how it sounds:

 

 

 

 

 

I honestly haven't thought of this song in ages so I'm surprised it was in my head this morning.

 

But guess what?!  It was meant to be because this album came out the year I was born and the song "Look Sharp!" is 3 minutes and 22 seconds in length.  My birthday is March 22 (3/22!!!) so it's not just a coincidence.

I have too much time on my hands.

 

But seriously though isn't this song rad?  It's time for me (and you)  to own some more Joe Jackson in my collection.  

And to clarify, Joe Jackson is this weird lookin' dude:



 

 

 

Not to be confused with, Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson's abusive father:

 

 

 

And also not to be confused with "Shoeless" Joe Jackson:

So many famous Joe Jacksons. 

So many.....



On the Attack

Last night I had a strange dream. 

I was standing at President's Circle on the campus of my Alma Mater, the University of Utah. 

Suddenly, I saw former president Bill Clinton.

 

 

 

Noticing there was nobody around, I seized the opportunity to run over, introduce myself and say hello to the man. 

He was very gracious, kind and it was nice to meet him. 

 

I started to walk away, but as I turned my back, something seemed off.  It was then that I noticed that it was actually comedian Will Ferrell doing a spot on impression of the former commander and chief.  

 
I woke up from the dream, and the song in my head was from singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim:

The song is called "On the Attack" and it's from the 2012 album, THE WAY WE MOVE. 

Any dream interpreters out there want to tell me what my dream means?