when I take you for a ride!

Good grief, how have I missed this filth?

Are there other examples?

If you have always hankered after doing something, something different or starting over, there is no time like the present.

However, I read an alarming report on BBC news from Marvel Guitars in Timperley, Greater Manchester, who have seen a surge in demand for musical instruments in recent days.

“Ukuleles have flown out this week,” said owner Rick Manning. “It’s something that young kids can just pick up and start.”

Oh shit.

Among the subjects under discussion, including the Scottish Munro’s, films of the Pixar Studios and the life and works of Adam Smith, is the ‘members’ and music of Steely Dan.

Now, I’ve never seen Adam Smith live, but like many on here I know a thing or two about Don and Walt’s baby. So, why not give it shot and post your score back here?

Tomorrow early evening, Beeb 2.

Today is local election day and my wife and I have cast our votes. We voted differently. We always have. I voted in the hope that my small contribution will form part of a drive towards ‘Remain’ or the revocation if Article 50.

At times our ‘discussions’ about the overarching Brexit situation have degenerated to physical assault (her on me, to be clear).

Any others here experience this situation with their partners and how do you handle it?

or creates a strange metallic taste on your palette, or brings you out in hives or creates a general feeling of nausea, then look away now.

Following the reformation of the classic band as a touring entity they have gone through many stylistic changes, musical directors and more than a few musicians.

This link takes you to a very recently posted vid of their May 2000 show in Detroit.

https://youtu.be/wZA62ZmZ6mc

This is it. They were and have never been better.

This is Steely Dan.

https://youtu.be/wZA62ZmZ6mc

Apparently this young Australian songstress has had to issue images of herself naked in order to counter the impact of the same images having been released without her permission or prior knowledge.

This raises disturbing issues for Afterworders. What would you do if you were confronted with a pic of you in your birthday suit on this very site?

Would your ‘syrup’ be big enough to ‘cover it’?

has just dropped Bob Marleys ‘Live At The Roxy’, It’s good, probably very good, in particular Rebel Music, but only because I’ve not heard it before. I am sure with ‘live albums’ there will always be an element of ‘you had to be there’,

But first impressions tell me it’s rather lumpen. The ‘life’ is missing compared to ‘Live’. I’m still listening to CD1 but still to be convinced, ‘I Shot The Sheriff’ is lifeless.

Is there better Bob out there?

I really know little of the subtleties of current Irish and N Irish politics and I am interested to learn your opinions on the likely impact of the Conservative/DUP arrangement. In particular is it a threat to the ‘peace process’?

I don’t know if this already publicised but my Amazon account has just alerted me the release of ‘Bowie Live Nassau Coliseum ’76’ in double CD and vinly format. The CD is a mere £12.99. The release date is 10/2/17.

When I looked a few months ago following a Dame debate, I could find hard copy only as part of a reissue collection costing tens and in some cases hundreds of pounds.

Sounds like a steal to me.

Prompted by Sals ‘Cry’ post below I was reminded of one of those overused rock aphorism’s, ‘He can make it cry’ when describing a particularly effective guitar passage, usually the solo. I am sure I’ve recognised this in music many times, but I can only think of one example where the guitar does actually ‘cry’ – step forward Mr Kossoff – (particularly at 2min 30secs).

Are there any other examples I should be aware of?

https://youtu.be/7WhSOHSCtAc?list=RD7WhSOHSCtAc

Read the following carefully:

“It further reinforces our creation of a leading global specialist media platform with data at its heart, which we are monetising through diversified revenue streams. We look forward to developing further these iconic and much-loved brands and to continuing to serve their communities of dedicated enthusiasts around the world.”

Yes, Metal Hammer, Headbanger, Classic Rock et al, are saved to mosh another day.

‘Neuroscientists scanned Sting’s brain in an effort to understand creativity’.

So says a ‘factoid’ on the Beeb’s website without adding any detail, or revealing the results of the scan.

Can any Afterworders fill this void?

Is one of you lot (not me Guv, honest) Stuart, 55, from Glasgow?

A light and amusing insight on the record buying demographic, populated mainly by the late 40 – 50 somethings. Who’d have guessed?

I particularly like one record shop employees view that they see themselves as ‘social workers’ to their clientele.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/aug/12/vinyl-destination-who-is-actually-buying-records

I’m going to apologise in advance for placing this ‘help’ enquiry on the blog. I intended to PM an Afterworder (Mr GCU Grey Area) directly, but cannot for the life of me remember how to do so.

I have just upgraded a Mac Pro to OSX 10.11.5 El Captain, which is great. What is not so great is that I can no longer use my Microtek Scanmaker 9800XL. The previous driver (Scanwizard Pro?) is not recognised by the updated software and I cannot find a suitable alternative driver – possibly because I am looking in the wrong place.

Therefore,I would be most grateful if anyone could suggest where I might look, or otherwise how I can resolve this problem? Many thanks and love, kisses and Steely Dan songs to you all.

and not one of you fuckers has congratulated me.

Anyway, I’m no Stephen Fry. I’ll stick around.

Steely Dan.

Shout my wife and daughter, just back from London today. As Mothers and daughters do they are conferring in another room. I have since put on Coltrane, Marley, Martyn, Mitchell, Cinematic Orc., Tzuke.

I am only trying to wind down with good music and a Glenmorangie.

I will not allow Boney M, Madonna (did she actually ever do a Christmas song?) and definitely not Jusin Beiber (jeez).

Afterworders, your Xmas Eve listening suggestions please. Both wife and daughter generally receptive to good music.

Help.