News From The Week That Was
Is everyone as excited as Boyne (pictured) about the recording process? A double session this week as we finished the bones of a new song and did a review of what we feel might be ready to go for the newest album. We have 5 songs that we are confident are ready and 7 more that may need a little tweaking. Your newest Fighting Whiskey release may not be that far off!
Fighting Whiskey Recommends
Scarfo’s #2 – Greatest Stories Live
Who? Harry Chapin
What? Greatest Stories Live
Why?
Okay, so I cheated again, picking a live album. This hadn’t even been on my radar for this list until I found myself on a long drive back from Windsor last week. It was kicking around in my car’s CD changer (it’s an ‘06 Yaris – live with the jealousy) and as each song passed, I remembered more and more how underrated and undervalued he was.
Known primarily as the “Cat’s in the Cradle” guy, Harry Chapin was a master storyteller and this delivers what it promises – some of his greatest stories, live in Los Angeles. He has fun with the crowd between tunes and with his band – the songs are above and beyond great. If you’ve ever had a dream, “Mr. Tanner” will break your heart, “30,000 Pounds of Bananas” will make you laugh and “A Better Place To Be” is both the greatest story song and greatest love song ever written. I’m not adding a humble “IMO” to that – bow before the facts of Scarfo.
Three Things I’ve Learned This Week
- Trying to relearn a song that you had written, recorded and forgotten how to play is a frustrating and humbling experience.
- Boyne may have a secret second job trying to sell Youtube Premium subscriptions.
- There is a good time to be evicted.
***Note: For those wondering about the potato with a face from last week, a quick update. “Mr. Potato” is having a rough time, feeling depressed and spent last weekend watching TV on his laptop and knocking back cartons of milk. Your plant based thoughts and prayers are appreciated.