“Writers are liars, my dear, surely you know that by now? And yet, things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot.” - Neil Gaiman - Dream Country
Artist: Queen Title: Radio Ga Ga Lyrics: You had your time, you had your power. Why?: Happy birthday to the other Roger Taylor, also a drummer, whom I admire very much.
This was the first Queen song I had ever heard. It got super heavy rotation on music TV when I was in my formative years. I loved the nostalgia, I was able to long for the days Freddie sang of, even though I wasn’t old enough to have ever experienced it. But this isn't about Freddie today. It's about an amazing drummer in an amazing band.
Lyrics: Cover me with shades of disbelief Can happiness be someone's else's dream Numbers call to spell my name Move about as values change Catch me if you can but don't delay
Why?: Happy birthday to the super talented and super adorable drummer Lee Harris from Talk Talk and .o.rang. I'd go on, but nobody needs (nor wants) to hear me gush about Lee Harris. Nobody needs to see me revert back to my 14 year old self.
Artist: Rush Title: Tom Sawyer Lyrics: No, his mind is not for rent To any God or government Always hopeful yet discontent He knows changes aren't permanent But change is Why?: It occurred to me that in the grand scheme of amazing drummers (Both Roger Taylors (the one from Queen and of course, the one from Duran Duran), Lee Harris from Talk Talk, Buddy Rich and of course Animal from Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem) that I don’t mention Neil Peart amongst them. I assume it’s because everyone already knows the Professor is an amazing drummer and it goes without saying. Just popping this tune up because I happen to be listening to it right now. And it came up after a few months of absenteeism on my motorcycle riding playlist. Awesome tune to be listening to on the bike, by the way.
Also - “Alright. It’s a Saturday night, I have no date, a two litre bottle of shasta and my all Rush mix tape. Let’s rock.” Philip J. Fry - Futurama
