from Oannes * on Tom Verlaine birthday

Σαν σήμερα, 13 Δεκεμβρίου 1949 γεννήθηκε στο New Jersey o Thomas Miller, ευρύτερα γνωστός σαν Tom Verlaine, singer-songwriter, κιθαρίστας και αρχηγός των εφήμερων αλλά ιστορικών Television. Το νεοϋορκέζικο new wave γκρουπ ηχογράφησε δυο άλμπουμ πριν διαλυθεί στα late ‘70s [θα επακολουθούσε ένα εφήμερο reunion στα 1992 και ένα ακόμα άλμπουμ] με τον Verlaine να ακολουθεί σόλο καριέρα. Ακούμε ένα κομμάτι από το δεύτερό τους άλμπουμ, με σπουδαία δουλειά στην κιθάρα.

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On this date, December 13, 1949, Thomas Miller, better known as Tom Verlaine, was born in New Jersey. Singer-songwriter, guitarist and leader of the historic, although ephemeral Television.
The New York – based band released two albums before splitting in the late ‘70s [a short reunion and another album would follow in 1992], with Verlaine going solo.
We hear a song from their second album, with excellent guitar work.

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❝ The elevator called me up
She said, “You better start making sense.
“The stone was bleeding
Whirling in the waltz
I went to see Her Majesty
The court had no suspense
She said, “Dream dreams the dreamer.
“I said, “It’s not my fault.” ❞

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Enjoy!

and

Stay Safe!

As always, I’m happy to hear your thoughts, however I’d highly recommend a direct dialogue with the …’source’ so please visit Oannes’ page where you can also listen to the song ! 😉

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* For my friends who didn’t know, or first timers here, Oannes [aka Socratis Papahatzis] is my husband, partner in life and music and the one with my undying admiration. Together we have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. So, it’s my pleasure to share with you his [and sometimes mine] musical selections. • Do visit his site. He has my highest recommendation!