Welcome to another Saturday night of music, memories, and conversations. Last week we celebrated holiday songs; this week, we’re looking back and looking forward at the end of the year — a period of reflection and (hopefully) hopefor the new year.
People want to be with a loved one or friends on New Year’s Eve to start the new year right….but some people are drunk and cold on New Year’s Eve, with a call from their mom the highlight of the night…..The Dismemberment Plan, “The Ice of Boston” —
Some years are bad for everyone — 2016 because of the acension of a pulsating orange pustule to the the throne, 2020 because of COVID (with one exception in November), and for me, 2022 for….reasons. Making it through tough times lets you use the turn of the new year as a turning poiint — Merle Haggard — “If We Make It Through December”
But the reality — New Year’s Day is a day like any other day, and this year it’s a Monday, which brings cases of The Mondays with it (although one day later this time). But lead singer Lydia Night realizes “Hey, I’m still alive.” The Regrettes — “Monday” —
Gentle reminder: Please continue to put the name of your selection in your comment along with your song. Those of us on our phones and those using screen readers? We really appreciate it.
You know how this works — Put your quarter in the slot and your song in the comments. This is your Saturday night jukebox and the party starts NOW!
Upcoming diarists:
1/6: Al Dorado
1/13: anotherdemocrat
1/20: Nanny Ogg
1/27: theghostofjohndewey
2/3: genuinemoderate
2/10: ???