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March 18, 2005
DEAD CELEBRITY iTUNES PLAYLISTS: Bertrand Russell
"Every Grain of Sand" (Bob Dylan): People are always surprised when I tell them I love this song. They say "Bertie, you wrote an essay called 'Why I Am Not A Christian' –- how can you possibly recommend a song from Dylan’s evangelical period?" Because it’s great, that’s why. Check out the official "bootleg" version, complete with barking dog in the background.
"Young Pilgrims" (The Shins): "Modern thought can get the best of you," he sings. True dat.
"Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" (Bruce Springsteen): Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuce!
"Unmade Bed" (Sonic Youth): I can’t stop listening to this song. Kind of about being a lonely loser. If you’ve ever read anything about my life, you know I can identify.
"Wise Up" (Aimee Mann): She’s sort of a one-trick pony. But, man oh man, is it a good trick.
"Afternoon Tea" (The Kinks): All British citizens are actually required by law to love this song.
"Dream Scream" (Death Cab for Cutie): This is Death Cab’s take on a Daniel Johnston tune. Spooky and sincere.
"Pictures of You" (The Cure): So I know I should be offended that Hewlett-Packard is using this song in a commercial. But somehow I can’t fake any high-minded outrage. The way I see it, Hewlett-Packard sells a few color printers, Robert Smith makes some money, and I get to hear a song I like. What’s wrong with that you silly purists?
Posted by teb at March 18, 2005 09:27 AM