You can find them on Radio JMZ.
Question: Should I post the track lists, as well? Does it matter in the Shazam age? [first to answer gets a prize]
Tune in on March 15 – The Ides of March – watch your back, Julius! Alas. Too, late.
um… where was I? Oh, yeah…
Tune in to KRSM, 98.9 FM, SMpls Sunday 3/22/2026 at 9pm Central Time for Anything 25.
Been sleeping on this album for decades.
Firstly, look at that cover photo. Imagine waking up to that every morning. Got me feeling all Marcia Brady. Dreamy.
Blinded by the hits – “Don’t Fight It” (ftg Steve Perry) and “Heart To Heart” (ftg Michael McDonald) – I naively missed out on the gems supporting Kenny Loggins’ 5th solo album.
The fact that it was released in 1979 alone should have clued me in that this one was a winner. Most of the records in my collection from that year are stellar.
This album is a pleasure, and a precursor to much of what was yet to come in 80’s rock.
Every song is hit worthy… wait. I spoke too soon. …
This closing track is not hit worthy. Kind of a bore.
Not enough to ruin the listen, though. It’s been on repeat for a few days, now.
These grooves will definitely be getting more wear moving forward.
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A perfect album. Not a single flaw.
Vocally, musically, lyrically and spiritually sound.
Immaculate production from Earth Wind & Fire.
It’s also the first album I ever owned, so there is some bias.
While visiting family in LA, my dad and uncle were headed to the liquor store. Asked if I wanted anything, I said, “Yes. The Emotions’ “Flowers” album.
I was quite surprised when, upon their return, my dad presented me with a brand new, shrink wrapped copy. Things like this never happened at home. That might be when I fell in love with LA.
My teenage cousin, Jackie Mae, let me use the record player in her bedroom. I listened to that album over and over for hours. I learned the lyrics without trying. I felt the feelings in my soul.
So, yeah, I’m biased. That bias doesn’t change the fact that “Flowers” is a perfect album.
If there is any album that should make you think of me, it’s this one.
More than “Meat Is Murder”. More than “Verve Remixed”. More than “Dirty Mind”, “New Traditionalist” or “Peace Beyond Passion”.
I cried after two significant cultural events this week:
1) Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
2) Announcement of the shutdown of ‘Operation Metro Surge’
(an announcement coming too late for the gentleman whose abduction I witnessed near Brooklyn Park yesterday)
(I cried then, as well)
i.c.e. Murders since December 31st.
(just the 9 of which I’m aware)
SAY THEIR NAMES WITH ME
Keith Porter, Jr.
Geraldo Lunas Campos
Luis Beltrán Yáñez–Cruz
Renee Nicole Good
Luis Gustavo Núñez Cáceres
Parady La
Víctor Manuel Díaz
Heber Sánchez Domínguez
Alex Pretti
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“Let ‘Em In” is one of my favourite songs of all time, and I didn’t even know I had it!
“Difficult” is how I describe my relationship with The Beatles, and Sir Paul especially.
As a Negro child of the 60’s, the Beatles appeared placed in contrast and opposition to The Jackson 5, and Motown in general. I didn’t understand why the Beatles got more attention than The Jackson 5. The most interesting thing about The Beatles to 6 year old me was The Yellow Submarine animated feature.
The Beatles records I now own were ‘inherited’ from friends and colleagues.
In the 80s, after the introduction of the CD, people were quite literally giving away their record collections in migration to the new format. That is how I acquired most of the 60s,70s, & 80s rock & roll records in my collection.
Decades later, I still have not listened to many of those records, including: The Beatles (“The White Album”), Meet The Beatles, Rubber Room, and others.
“Don’t Say Goodnight” by Wings, “Blow Away”by George Harrison, & Double Fantasy by John Lennon & Yoko Ono are the only Beatles related music I intentionally acquired.
[aside: I didn’t realise John was a Beatle until after his murder – but that’s a story for another post]
I just put on Wings At The Speed of Sound for the first time. Delightedly shocked to hear it open with this song I love so much. Content to hear it on the radio now and again, I never sought it out. I’m sure my anti-Beatle bias also deterred me from opening up to Wings. Happy to correct that (Mind you, “Arrow Through Me” by Wings, is also a favourite acquired via castoff of Back To The Egg.).
I’m enjoying “Wino Junko”, as I’ve enjoyed everything that preceded it.
Side 2 opens with “Silly Love Songs” — another gem — which has me excited to flip the record!
Post Flip: “Meh.”
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