Lists, lists, lists… music critics, music fans are full of playlists these days. Themes galore. But what about a soundtrack to one’s memorial service? I don’t plan on dying anytime soon, but any of us could go tomorrow. In the next hour. Especially at my advanced, arthritic, yet “Hold the phone, I’m still 19!” Gen …
Paddy McAloon, the singer of this wonderful tune from my high school years, had a medical condition for many years that almost completely blinded him. He recovered a bit, apparently; for some time now, Paddy’s been photographed with a cane and dark glasses, and has long, flowing white hair and a big, white Colonel Sanders …