This weekend I apply the final coats of paint to my Alex Chilton post, which has morphed beyond its original framework ... not a bad thing by any stretch. So, while we wait for that to dry, how about we celebrate our nation's existence LA styley? Sun, surf, a very large flag, Corona (5 cent deposit), and Mexican kids shooting fireworks below. Hey baby, it's the Fourth of July.
X - 4th of July [buy]
As a bonus, here's Dave Alvin's video for "4th of July," which he wrote during his brief time in X. This vid was probably shot within six months of the See How We Are sessions and is the leadoff track to Dave's 1987 debut, Romeo's Escape. Thanks to Mark Utley of Magnolia Mountain for the heads up.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happy Birthday, America
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Thanks for not featuring Chicago's "Saturday In The Park."
Beautiful picture.
Grilling in a grass skirt. Aw careful.
It was a close call, X or Chicago. X won on penalty kicks. And funny, I noticed the grass skirt, too. Luckily, they used stunt coals at the video shoot, so it was safe and sane.
My favorite of all Dave's line-ups. Jerry Angel on drums and Gil T on bass (he's manning the barbecue in this video) were a locomotive rhythm section, and Greg Leisz makes any band he's in better.
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