New Music & Surprises

Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007 by Travis Cody in
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I got new music today. Well, it's new to me.

We have an FYE store just down the block and I popped in on the way home. I didn't know what I was looking for - which always makes for a fun 30 minute browse.

Just as I walked in the door, on the sale rack, was .38 Special The Very Best of the A&M Years. Taking a stroll through my mental catalog, I realized immediately that I was deficient in the .38 department. So into my hand the CD jumped. It's a steal at $9.99.

So that got me thinking about southern rock, which led me to Molly Hatchet. Again with the deficient catalog - how do I not have Molly Hatchet? Wait...I do have Molly, but I have it on cassette. Luckily they had a greatest hits.

A happy man was I!

And then, it got even better.

See, another of my guilty pleasure silly obsessions, So You Think You Can Dance, premiered tonight but I was expecting to watch most of it by myself. Pam had late meetings. But at 19:40 she walked in the door! She surprised me!

A jubilant man was I!

And then, it got even better.

After she showered, she snuggled up on the sofa with me and we watched the first segment. This show is produced by the same folks who do that show that was on FOX last night. Following Soul Patrol protocol, I'm not mentioning the name of that other show.

Anyway, there were a bunch of bad dancers and a few really good ones in the mix. The show doesn't really begin until Vegas round. I don't care for watching train wreck dancers, just as I don't want to be bombarded by bad singers on that other show.

But here's where it gets the best. At the first commercial, Pam gave me presents!

Get your minds out of the gutter! Not those kind of presents! She had 2 CD's for me. One was Barenaked Ladies Greatest Hits...woooooooooooooooooooo!! And the other was Gordon Lightfoot, another Greatest Hits.

My baby knows what I like. It's a good day when you pick up so much good stuff.

And a content man am I.

25 comments:

  1. Lee Ann aka Dixie says:
    25 May, 2007 08:09

    Ain't nothing like good ole' southern rock and roll... gee I haven't thought about Molly Hatchet in years... thanks for bringing up the memories...

    And I NEVER EVER had my mind the gutter... nope, not me... ;-)

    Have a great weekend!

  1. NOLADawn says:
    25 May, 2007 08:53

    I love BNL!! Is it bad that I don't know who Molly Hatchet is? Off to Limewire...

  1. Schmoop says:
    25 May, 2007 09:01

    My band used to play alot of Hatchet and .38 Special when we played 20 some years ago. I love it. Don Barnes had a great voice. I just got a Gordo's Greatest not too long ago. Lovet he dude. Cheers Trav, and have a great weekend.

  1. Lisa Ryan says:
    25 May, 2007 09:31

    Don't cha love it when they surprise you with presents? and snuggles? Have a great weekend listening to your tunes.

  1. Sandee says:
    25 May, 2007 09:41

    Presents are always good. Diamonds and other rare, expensive jewelry always works for me. Hey, if music turns you on then great. Just ribbing you a bit. Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. :)

  1. Unknown says:
    25 May, 2007 09:46

    My present for today: Trav introduced Gordon Lightfoot to me... and I so so loved the "Inspiration Lady".

    Thank you!

  1. Desert Songbird says:
    25 May, 2007 11:11

    Great memories for me. Love me some Southern "Fried" rock.

  1. Julie says:
    25 May, 2007 12:05

    Travis!! Thanks for posting about Gordon....I loved him back in my youth. "If You Could Read My Mind" was one of the first popular songs I learned for the piano!

    Thanks for the great memory!

  1. cathy says:
    25 May, 2007 15:27

    So glad you had such a good day:)

  1. Empress Bee (of the high sea) says:
    25 May, 2007 15:28

    the ONLY thing that could have made it better would have been cake!!!

    smiles, bee

  1. Meribah says:
    25 May, 2007 15:33

    **Runs through carrying a double nut fudge cake with fruit loop icing for Trav and friends** Let them eat cake! LOL :P

  1. Travis Cody says:
    25 May, 2007 16:00

    Dix: Yup. I never suspected you would even come remotely close to a dirty thought....Bwahahahahahah!

    Nola: It's not a bad thing, but you best get introduced to Molly. You'll love it!

    Matt: I used to listen to a lot of garage bands playing southern rock, some good and some not.

    Lisa: Yeppers! Presents and snuggles are most excellent things.

    Comedy: I'm a relatively easy man to please.

    Sanni: It's been years since I heard that song. I knew it was the right one for the post. Glad you liked it.

    Songbird: It's more comfort music!

    Julie: You're welcome!

    Cathy: Sometimes we just need the simple things.

    Bee: It's always better with CAKE!

    Meri: Somebody grab that puppy!

  1. BeckEye says:
    25 May, 2007 20:26

    Molly Hatchet! Good Lord, I haven't thought about them in forever. I think they played at the Pittsburgh regatta some years ago. Or maybe it was Foghat.

  1. John Holland says:
    25 May, 2007 21:57

    Wow, some old names, I'm thinking I don't have any Molly Hatchet in my collection either....

    Talking about southern bands, do you remember Black Oak Arkansas?

    Sounds like a wonderful day, with lots of new music. Any day with new music is a good day.

  1. Liz Hill says:
    26 May, 2007 06:25

    Oh my .38 Special--that video for So Cought Up In You---mmmmmmmmm

    And awesome GL--cool song and sentiment

    Isn't is grand when someone "gets" you?

    Hope y'all had a great night.

    Smooch

  1. Cinnamon Girl says:
    26 May, 2007 08:24

    Marshall Tucker is another overlooked one. Sounds like Trav scored big time!

  1. Heather in Beautiful BC says:
    26 May, 2007 08:46

    Watching the Gordon Lightfoot video sure brought back 'old' memories. Nice song - I'm glad to see he's still at it!

    Sounds as though Pam is one of your greatest gifts :) I'm with Comedy + - be sure to thank Pam with diamonds and rare, expensive jewelery :)

  1. Sarge Charlie says:
    26 May, 2007 09:09

    great stuff, do not make em like that anymore.....
    My best wishes for a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, please thank a soldier for what you have.....Freedom

  1. Vinny "Bond" Marini says:
    26 May, 2007 16:40

    Now that is what I call a VERY GOOD day....

    You know I am also deficient on both of those bands... makes note to self....

    I am looking at a USB turntable for transferring the analog to digital without the complications...

  1. Lucas Pederson says:
    26 May, 2007 18:54

    WOW! A very fine day indeed!

    .38 Special is cool. Molly Hatchet is great. The Barenaked Ladies aren't too bad either. I like a lot of thier songs, actually.

    You ever hear of a rock band called Tool? That music will really make you think. It's also good fro backround music while you write. The Crash Test Dummies too, man...I miss those guys. Mmmm-mmmm-mmmm. Great stuff. And of course you gotta listen to Metallica, more great music!!

  1. Travis Cody says:
    26 May, 2007 21:15

    Beck: Foghat! Another area in which my catalog is lacking!

    John: I don't recall Black Oak Arkansas and now I'm curious.

    Turn: She does "get" me and I'm so lucky.

    Starrlight: Oh yes - Marshall Tucker. I'm making a list now.

    Heather: I am indeed fortunate. She got beautiful pearls for Christmas.

    Sarge: Thanks go out at every opportunity.

    V: Thanks for the links - I'm gonna start searching out analog options soon.

    Lucas: I've heard of Tool and CTD but never really listened. And of course I know Metallica!

  1. JAM says:
    27 May, 2007 20:53

    I love .38 Special. Can't really say for sure why, but they are far and away my favorite Southern Rock band.

    Nice "new" tunes though. I love greatest hits CDs, unless it's someone I like so much that I already have all of their CDs, then I don't bother.

  1. Crazy Working Mom says:
    27 May, 2007 20:56

    Yay!!!

    I'll have some cake as well. :)

  1. Maryfly says:
    29 May, 2007 08:37

    nice! *runs out to get the 38 Special cd*

  1. Anonymous says:
    30 May, 2007 21:11

    Sounds like you had an awesome day.. great

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