Hey Bulldog

I know, eveybody knows the Beatles, everybody loves them (well, most do), everybody shares them,... they're the most iconic group ever so why would I want to add to all this? What's the point drawing attention to what everybody is more than aware of already? The answer is that in reality people don't know (or don't know any-more). Beatles still get airplay and whenever there is an opportunity record companies will try to cash in on e.g. 50 years of Sgt. Peppers. But in reality I always hear the same 20 or so songs out of the huge legacy the Beatles left us. Why? Well, because that's the way the business works. It isn't about quality (which of course whatever they promote has) but about selling the same cash crops over and over again. So here's one of my favourite songs which I seldom hear on air, this time by two of the greatest Beatle-fans. In the case of Jeff Lynne, he's arguably the most important musician that kept the Beatles sound alive over the last (almost) 5 decades. I know, the original is even better but this is such a meaningfull tribute.

NRBQ again

Long time I focused on the Quartet. Well this time it's only a quarter quartet to be honest. It is the real Terry Adams with a bunch of new guys performing under the NRBQ-label. It always feels a bit of a fraud to see such a radical personnel change but I must admit this Quartet+ does a fine job capturing the original spirit courtesy to addition of the SunRa Horns.

NRBQ

Not the first time I share a clip of these guys known by some as the greatest white R&B band in the world, as the New Rhythm & Blues Quartet or simply as NRBQ. I also warned against the addictiveness of their music. Ideal companion for long trips on the road. Another band I regret not having seen live.

The french turned him into a verb: tromper which means to deceive/lie.

Spring in de tuin

Dat 't lente is. De Graslei zit weer vol. Feest in 't stad, maar dan met minder opgefokte commerce dan op de Gentse Feesten. Maar ik zie 't ook in mijnen hof. De meeskes hebben alles klaar om hun eerste ei te leggen. Mijne Japanner opende vandaag zijn eerste bloesem geopend en de broken hearts zagen er geweldig uit in het voorjaarszonneke. Soms, heel soms hoef ik echt niet veel om content te zijn.

Oosterweel door Jean Paul

Jean Paul is hier onlangs al eens gepasseerd met een filmpje. Vandaag leest hij zijn gazet. Dit artikel in De Standaard is enkel voor abonnees of betalend.

Oosterweel of een lesje in logica - De Standaard Mobile

 
foto: Lisa Van Damme