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Though my (and Joan’s) favorite version of this song is from the Matchmaker (Rolling Stone even acknowledges the movie’s help of that song), listen to Van Morrison redo “Irish Heartbeat” with Mark Knopfler on a new cd of duets including Steve Winwood, Mavis Staples and Michael Buble. (Sorry I can’t find a link to the movie clip of him singing the song).
Nora reminded me how good that whole Matchmaker album was. In addition to Irish Heartbeat, there was Shane MacgGowan and the Popes’ Rock’N’Roll Paddy, The Waterboys’ Bang on the Ear, World Party’s She’s the One, but her favorite is Shane MacGowan and Sinead’s version of Haunted.
The Violent Femmes have released their first song in 15 years, Love Love Love, Love.
The Detroit Cobras have a new song out, Feel Good.
Mumford & Son’s new song, Believe, is available to listen.
Houndmouth’s new album, Little Neon Limelight, is streaming at NPR’s First Listen.

March 13, 2015 12:44 am by Brian

I vaguely remember watching this show growing up, thank you to the random internet stranger for this mash-up though

March 11, 2015 12:03 pm by Neil

So Tina Fey and Robert Carlock created a show for NBC in which 13 shows were made and which was then was sold to Netflix. Then the show plopped on the Netflix on Friday. Because it is shot for a tv half hour (accounting for commercials), it is very easy to watch the entire season in a sitting or two. Which is what happened this weekend and why this post is happening. If you like 30 Rock, then you will love this show: